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District of Maple Ridge COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES June 17, 2013 1:00 p.m. Council Chamber PRESENT Elected Officials Appointed Staff Mayor E. Daykin J. Rule, Chief Administrative
Officer Councillor C. Ashlie K. Swift, General Manager of Community Development, Councillor C. Bell Parks and Recreation Services Councillor J. Dueck P. Gill, General Manager Corporate
and Financial Services Councillor A. Hogarth F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development Councillor B. Masse Services Councillor M. Morden C. Carter, Director of Planning
C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services Other Staff as Required C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental Services D. Hall, Planner R. Acharya, Planner D. Pollock, Municipal
Engineer L. Holitzki, Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws 1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1.1 British Columbia Ambulance Service Presentation -Lisa Crowder, District Manager
Metro East, Superintendent, Robert Wand, Critical Care Paramedic, Derek Mclure, Unit Chief, Superintendent Dispatch Operations, Tim Philley, Director of Operations Ms. Crowder gave
a PowerPoint presentation outlining BC Ambulance’s core services, response times and distances traveled, service model and differing types of paramedics. Mr. Mclure provided an overview
of Vancouver’s dispatch services and process. Ms. Crowder highlighted the ambulance services available in Maple Ridge. Mr. Wand provided information on the critical care program.
Committee of the Whole Minutes June 17, 2013 Page 2 of 8 Note: Mayor Daykin left the meeting at 1:24 P.M. 2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Note: The following items have been
numbered to correspond with the Council Agenda: Note: Councillor Hogarth excused himself from discussion of Item 1101 due to a perceived conflict of interest and Item 1102 as he has
a property management contract at the application address. He left the meeting at 1:25 p.m. 1101 2013 2013-029 029-RZ, 22305 and 22315 122 Avenue, RS RS-1 to RM RM-2 Staff report dated
June 17, 2013 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6987-2013 to rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to RM-2 (Medium Density Apartment Residential) to permit
construction of a four storey 59 unit apartment building be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules C and D of the Development
Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information
• Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 25, 2013. 1102 2012 2012-054 054-RZ, 23274
Silver Valley Road, RS RS-3 to RS RS-1b and RS RS-1 Staff report dated June 17, 2013 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7001-2013 to re-designate
land use, shift the conservation boundary and relocate open space area be given first and second readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw
No. 6936-2012 to rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-1b (One Family Urban [Medium Density] Residential) and RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to permit a future
subdivision of six lots be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
Committee of the Whole Minutes June 17, 2013 Page 3 of 8 The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: •
Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 25, 2013. Note:
Councillor Hogarth returned to the meeting at 1:35 p.m. 1103 2011 2011-054 054-DVP DVP-DP, 22327 and 22315 River Road Staff report dated June17, 2013 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2011-054-DVP to vary building setbacks and further that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2011-054-DP to regulate the form
and character of a proposed 43 unit, four-storey apartment building. R. Acharya, Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information
• Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Landscape Plans • Elevations • Building Renditions Wes Friessen, Architect Mr. Friessen gave a PowerPoint presentation
providing further information on the application. He outlined the site plan, spoke to underground parking and provided floor plans and elevations. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report
be forwarded to the Council Meeting of hat June 25, 2013.
Committee of the Whole Minutes June 17, 2013 Page 4 of 8 1104 2013 2013-027 027-DVP, 10412, 10450 and 10500 Jackson Road Staff report dated June 17, 2013 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2013-027-DVP to increase retaining wall height and reduce road servicing requirements within the 104 Avenue and 248 Street right-of-ways to permit
a subdivision of approximately 128 lots. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information
• Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Subdivision Plan • Concept Plan • Grading Plan with retaining walls • Trail details RECOMMENDATION That the staff report
be forwarded to th the Council Meeting of e June 25, 2013. 1105 2013 2013-039 039-AL, 20208 McIvor Avenue, Application to Exclude Land from the Agricultural Land Reserve Staff report
dated June 17, 2013 providing resolutions for consideration and recommending that Application 2013-039-AL to exclude 1.865 hectares of land from the Agricultural Land Reserve be forwarded
to the Agricultural Land Commission. D. Hall, Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context
• Site Characteristics • Considerations • Proposed Subdivision Plan RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 25, 2013.
Committee of the Whole Minutes June 17, 2013 Page 5 of 8 1106 British Columbia Lottery Corporation Request Staff report dated June 17, 2013 recommending that the number of slot machines
permitted at the Community Gaming Centre located at 22692 Lougheed Highway be increased to a maximum of 200. Greg Walker, BC Lottery Corporation Mr. Walker spoke to the rationale for
the request and provided clarification on the reason for constructing a community gaming centre rather than a casino. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council
Meeting of June 25, 2013. 1107 Prop Proposed Minor Amendments to Maple Ridge Regulation of Untidy and osed Unsightly Premises Bylaw Staff report dated June 17, 2013 recommending that
Maple Ridge Regulation of Untidy and Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 6982-2013 be given first, second and third readings. The Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws provided clarification
on the inclusion of knotweed into the bylaw. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 25, 2013. 1108 Drinking Water Quality Report 2012 Staff
report dated June 17, 2013 providing information on the regulatory framework and water quality monitoring data for 2012. The Municipal Engineer reviewed the report. RECOMMENDATION That
the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 25, 2013.
Committee of the Whole Minutes June 17, 2013 Page 6 of 8 1109 Award of Contract ITT ITT-EN13 EN13-36: 122 Avenue Road and Drainage Improvements (221 Street to 222 Street) Staff report
dated June 17, 2013 recommending that Contract ITT-EN13-36: 122 Avenue Road and Drainage Improvements (221 Street to 222 Street) be awarded to Imperial Paving Ltd., that the Financial
Plan be amended and further that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract. The Municipal Engineer provided information on the timing of the provision of street lighting.
RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 25, 2013. 1110 Award of Contract ITT ITT-EN13 EN13-40: Lougheed Highway Multi Multi-Use Path (Laity
Street to 216 Street) Staff report dated June 17, 2013 recommending that Contract ITT-EN13-40: Lougheed Highway Multi-Use Path (Laity Street to 216 Street) be awarded to Mission Contractors
Ltd., that provisional work be approved subject to securing grant funding from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (“MOTI”) and that the Corporate Officer be authorized
to execute the contract. The Municipal Engineer gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining design features of the multi-use path. He provided clarification on funding for the project.
RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 25 25, 2013. , 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) 1131 Disbursements for
the month ended May 31, 2013 Staff report dated June 17, 2013 recommending that the disbursements for the month ended May 31, 2013 be approved. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report
be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 25, 2013.
Committee of the Whole Minutes June 17, 2013 Page 7 of 8 1132 2013 Residential Class Property Taxation Staff report dated June 17, 2013 providing information on municipal taxes assessed
to Class 1-Residential. The General Manager of Corporate and Financial Services reviewed the report. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June
25, 2013. 1133 2012 Annual Report and 2012 Statement of Financial Information Staff report dated June 17, 2013 recommending that the 2012 Annual Report be received and that the 2012
Statement of Financial Information be approved. The General Manager of Corporate and Financial Services reviewed the report. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the
Council Meeting of June 25, 2013. Councillor Bell -OPPOSED 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES 1151 Albion Sports Complex Water Tender Award Staff report dated June 17,
2013 recommending that Contract No. PL13-35 for the construction of the Albion Sports Complex Water Play Park be awarded to TGK Irrigation Ltd. for $300,470.00 plus GST and that the
Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 25, 2013. 5. CORRESPONDENCE – Nil 6. OTHER
ISSUES – Nil
Committee of the Whole Minutes June 17, 2013 Page 8 of 8 7. ADJOURNMENT – 3:00 p.m. 8. COMMUNITY FORUM – Nil ___________________________________ R. Masse, Acting Mayor Presiding Member
of the Committee