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Home My WebLink About2016-06-06 Committee of the Whole Minutes.pdfMicrosoft Word - 2016-06-06 Committee of the Whole Minutes City of Maple Ridge COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES June 6, 2016 1:00 p.m. Council Chamber PRESENT Elected Officials Appointed Staff Mayor N. Read E.C. Swabey, Chief Administrative Officer Councillor C. Bell K. Swift, General Manager of Community Development, Councillor K. Duncan Parks and Recreation Services Councillor B. Masse P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services Councillor G. Robson F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development Councillor T. Shymkiw Services C. Carter, Director of Planning ABSENT D. Denton, Acting Corporate Officer Councillor C. Speirs A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental Services D. Pollock, Municipal Engineer L. Siracusa, Manager of Economic Development D. Hall, Planner 2 1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS 2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council Agenda: 1101 2016 2016-091 091-RZ, 14155 Marc Road and PID 018 018-620 620-833 833, A , A-2 to R R-1, R R-2, RST and RM RM-1 Staff report dated June 6, 2016 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7254-2016 to rezone from A-2 (Upland Agricultural) to R-1 (Residential District), R-2 (Urban Residential District), RST (Street Townhouse Residential) and RM-1 (Townhouse Residential District) be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules A, B, C, D, F and G of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with a Subdivision application. Committee of the Whole Minutes June 6, 2016 Page 2 of 6 The Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Subject Map • Official Community Plan Context • Neighbourhood Context • Site Characteristics • Development Proposal • Environmental Context Map • Proposed Draft Site Plan • Recommendation in staff report Ryan Lucy, Morningstar H Homes omes Mr. Lucy gave a Power Point presentation providing information on subdivisions in Maple Ridge previously developed by Morningstar, a map of the Marc Road site and surrounding areas and an outline of work done to date and the various assessments done on the parcel. He also addressed Morningstar’s intent to dedicate an area of the Blaney Bog and the dedication of water courses feeding into Anderson Creek. Mr. Lucy spoke to the proposed density and possible contributions to DCC’s. He provided a rendering of the proposed detached homes. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 14, 2016. 1102 2016 2016-109 109-RZ, 21137 River Road, RS RS-1 to RT RT-1 Staff report dated June 6, 2016 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7249-2016 to rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to RT-1 (Two Family Urban Residential) to permit development of a duplex be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on Schedule B of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 14, 2016. Committee of the Whole Minutes June 6, 2016 Page 3 of 6 1103 2015 2015-279 279-RZ, 22833 122 Avenue, RS RS-1 to R-3 Staff report dated June 6, 2016 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7182-2015 to rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) to permit subdivision into approximately 3 lots be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 14, 2016. 1104 2015 2015-008 008-SD, 11491 Kingston Street, Strata Title Conversion Staff report dated June 6, 2016 recommending that a certificate of approval be issued for application 2015-008-SD to permit conversion of an existing industrial building to strata units and delegate authority to the Manager of Inspection Services, Licences, Permits and Bylaws for strata conversions. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 14, 2016. 1105 2015 2015-379 379-DP, 23753 and 23771 130 Avenue, Wildfire Development Permit Staff report dated June 6, 2016 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2015-379-DP for 19 single family lots under the R-2 (Urban Residential District) zone located in Silver Valley as the site is located within the Wildfire Development Permit Area. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 14, 2016. 1106 Award of Contact ITT ITT-EN16 EN16-31: 224 Street Watermain Replacement (122 Avenue to 124 Avenue) Staff report dated June 6, 2016 recommending Contract ITT-EN16-31, 224 Street Watermain Replacement (122 Avenue to 124 Avenue be awarded to Sandpiper Contracting LLP; that a contract contingency be approved, that the next Financial Plan amendment include an increase of the project budget and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 14, 2016. Committee of the Whole Minutes June 6, 2016 Page 4 of 6 1107 The Ranch Pub & Grill Liquor License Amendment Application – Increase in Seating Capaci Capacity ty Staff report dated June 6, 2017 recommending that the application by The Ranch Pub & Grill located at 21973 132 Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC for an increase in seating capacity to include an outdoor seating area be approved and that a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 14 14, 201 , 2016. 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) 1131 Renovations to Randy Herman Community Safety Building Staff report dated June 6, 2016 recommending that renovations to the Randy Herman Community Safety Building be approved; that renovation costs be allocated from accumulated surplus and that a contingency be allocated for unanticipated additional works. The General Manager of Corporate and Financial Services reviewed the staff report. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 14, 2016. 1132 Turnout Gear Staff report dated June 6, 2016 recommending the purchase of a secondary set of turnout gear (“working” uniform) for firefighters. The Assistant Fire Chief reviewed the staff report. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 14, 2016. Committee of the Whole Minutes June 6, 2016 Page 5 of 6 1133 Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Area Staff report dated June 6, 2016 recommending that Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Bylaw No. 7251-2016 be given first, second and third readings. The Manager of Economic Development reviewed the staff report. RECOMMEN RECOMMENDATION DATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 14, 2016. 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES 1151 Cooperative Housing Federation BC and Community Land Trust BC Partnership Staff report dated June 6, 2016 recommending that the City of Maple Ridge enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Community Land Trust Foundation of BC to answer the call for an Expression of Interest to explore potential for the creation of affordable housing in the proposed Memorial Peace Park Civic Facility. The General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation Services reviewed the staff report and outlined reasons behind the expression of interest. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Co Council Meeting of uncil June 14, 2016. Councillor Robson -OPPOSED 5. ADMINISTRATION 1171 2016 Home Show Report Staff report dated June 6, providing a synopsis of the 2016 Home Show Event. Committee of the Whole Minutes June 6, 2016 Page 6 of 6 The Manager of Economic Development reviewed the staff report. He congratulated the Home Show organizers for a fine job done, thanked Council for their support of the initiative and recognized Vickie Fulton for her contribution. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 14, 2016. 6. CORRESPONDENCE – Nil 7. OTHER ISSUES – Nil 8. ADJOURNMENT – 1:53 p.m. 9. COMMUNITY FORUM John MacKenzie Mr. MacKenzie spoke to the issue of co-op housing. He asked that Council pursue the Federal Government to make a long term commitment for funding for cooperative housing. ___________________________________ G. Robson, Chair Presiding Member of the Committee