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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-11-27 Council Meeting Minutes.pdf District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETINGCOUNCIL MEETINGCOUNCIL MEETINGCOUNCIL MEETING November 27, 2007 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Meeting held on November 27, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia for the purpose of transacting regular Municipal business. __ PRESENT Elected Officials Appointed Staff Mayor G. Robson J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer Councillor E. Daykin M. Murray, General Manager of Community Development, Councillor J. Dueck Parks and Recreation Services Councillor A. Hogarth P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services Councillor L. King F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development Councillor K. Stewart Services C. Goddard, Acting Director of Planning ABSENT C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services Councillor C. Speirs A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary Note: These Minutes are also posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca The meeting was filmed by Shaw Communications Inc. 100 CALL TO ORDERCALL TO ORDERCALL TO ORDERCALL TO ORDER 200 OPENING PRAYERSOPENING PRAYERSOPENING PRAYERSOPENING PRAYERS Pastor Gordon Necemer, Harvest Christian Fellowship Church 300 INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMSINTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMSINTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMSINTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS 1006 Bylaw for Highway Closure and Dedication Removal for UndevelopeBylaw for Highway Closure and Dedication Removal for UndevelopeBylaw for Highway Closure and Dedication Removal for UndevelopeBylaw for Highway Closure and Dedication Removal for Undeveloped Road off d Road off d Road off d Road off the West Side of the 13900 Block of 232 Streetthe West Side of the 13900 Block of 232 Streetthe West Side of the 13900 Block of 232 Streetthe West Side of the 13900 Block of 232 Street 1601 Fraser Valley Regional Library Surplus FundsFraser Valley Regional Library Surplus FundsFraser Valley Regional Library Surplus FundsFraser Valley Regional Library Surplus Funds (Maple Ridge Library)(Maple Ridge Library)(Maple Ridge Library)(Maple Ridge Library) Council Minutes November 27, 2007 Page 2 of 13 400 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDAAPPROVAL OF THE AGENDAAPPROVAL OF THE AGENDAAPPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The agenda was approved as amended. 500 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTESADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTESADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTESADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 501 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 13, 2007 R/07-558 501 Minutes Council Meeting It was moved and seconded November 13, 2007 That the mThat the mThat the mThat the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of inutes of the Regular Council Meeting of inutes of the Regular Council Meeting of inutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November November November November 13131313, 2007 be adopted as circulated, 2007 be adopted as circulated, 2007 be adopted as circulated, 2007 be adopted as circulated CARRIED 502 Minutes of the Public Hearing of November 20, 2007 R/07-559 502 Minutes Public Hearing It was moved and seconded November 20, 2007 That the minutes of the Public Hearing ofThat the minutes of the Public Hearing ofThat the minutes of the Public Hearing ofThat the minutes of the Public Hearing of November 20November 20November 20November 20, 2007 be , 2007 be , 2007 be , 2007 be received.received.received.received. CARRIED 503 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of November 19, 2007 R/07-560 503 Minutes Development Agmts It was moved and seconded Committee TTTThat the minutes of the Development Agreements Committee hat the minutes of the Development Agreements Committee hat the minutes of the Development Agreements Committee hat the minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings ofMeetings ofMeetings ofMeetings of November 19, November 19, November 19, November 19, 2007 be received.2007 be received.2007 be received.2007 be received. CARRIED Council Minutes November 27, 2007 Page 3 of 13 600 PRESENPRESENPRESENPRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL 700 DELEGATIONSDELEGATIONSDELEGATIONSDELEGATIONS 701 Strata NW8, Northumberland CourtStrata NW8, Northumberland CourtStrata NW8, Northumberland CourtStrata NW8, Northumberland Court, Remedial Action, Remedial Action, Remedial Action, Remedial Action ---- MicMicMicMichael Kwasnicahael Kwasnicahael Kwasnicahael Kwasnica Mr. Kwasnica provided his reasons as to why he felt Council should repeal the demolition order issued for Strata NW8, Northumberland Court. It was agreed by Council that further consideration of Mr. Kwasnica’s request to repeal the demolition order would be given at the December 3, 2007 Council Workshop. ACTION REQUIREDACTION REQUIREDACTION REQUIREDACTION REQUIRED That the Director of Licenses, Permits and Bylaws providThat the Director of Licenses, Permits and Bylaws providThat the Director of Licenses, Permits and Bylaws providThat the Director of Licenses, Permits and Bylaws provide e e e further advice further advice further advice further advice on on on on the the the the remedial action remedial action remedial action remedial action at at at at the Decemthe Decemthe Decemthe December 3, 2007 Council Workshop.ber 3, 2007 Council Workshop.ber 3, 2007 Council Workshop.ber 3, 2007 Council Workshop. 800 UNFINISHED BUSINESSUNFINISHED BUSINESSUNFINISHED BUSINESSUNFINISHED BUSINESS - Nil 900 CORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCE - Nil 1000 BYBYBYBY----LAWSLAWSLAWSLAWS Note: Items 1001 to 1004 are from the Public Hearing of November 20, 2007 Bylaws for Second and Bylaws for Second and Bylaws for Second and Bylaws for Second and Third ReadingThird ReadingThird ReadingThird Reading 1001 RZ/RZ/RZ/RZ/061/07, 20690 Lougheed Hwy & 11839 207 Street061/07, 20690 Lougheed Hwy & 11839 207 Street061/07, 20690 Lougheed Hwy & 11839 207 Street061/07, 20690 Lougheed Hwy & 11839 207 Street Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6510Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6510Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6510Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6510----2007200720072007 To rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) & CS-1 (Service Commercial) to C-2 (Community Commercial) to permit the construction of a new commercial complex containing a liquor store, pub and commercial space. Second and third readings The Manager of Development and Environmental Services advised that the applicant has revised the design of the outdoor patio in order to address noise concerns put forward by neighbouring residents. Council Minutes November 27, 2007 Page 4 of 13 R/07-561 RZ/061/07 BL 6510-2007 It was moved and seconded Second and third That Bylaw No. 6510That Bylaw No. 6510That Bylaw No. 6510That Bylaw No. 6510----2007 be given second and third readings.2007 be given second and third readings.2007 be given second and third readings.2007 be given second and third readings. CARRIED 1002 RZ/095/06, 12636 228 StreetRZ/095/06, 12636 228 StreetRZ/095/06, 12636 228 StreetRZ/095/06, 12636 228 Street Maple Ridge Zone AmeMaple Ridge Zone AmeMaple Ridge Zone AmeMaple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6511nding Bylaw No. 6511nding Bylaw No. 6511nding Bylaw No. 6511----2007200720072007 To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-1b (One Family Urban [Medium Density] Residential) to permit a 5 lot subdivision. Second and third readings R/07-562 RZ/095/06 BL 6511-2007 It was moved and seconded Second and third That Bylaw No. 6511That Bylaw No. 6511That Bylaw No. 6511That Bylaw No. 6511----2007 be given second and third readings.2007 be given second and third readings.2007 be given second and third readings.2007 be given second and third readings. CARRIED 1003 RZ/074/07, 20468 Lougheed HighwayRZ/074/07, 20468 Lougheed HighwayRZ/074/07, 20468 Lougheed HighwayRZ/074/07, 20468 Lougheed Highway Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6515Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6515Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6515Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6515----2007200720072007 To rezone from CS-1 (Service Commercial) to C-2 (Community Commercial) to permit a broader range of professional services and retail uses. Second and third readings R/07-563 RZ/074/07 BL 6515-2007 It was moved and seconded Second and third That Bylaw No. 6515That Bylaw No. 6515That Bylaw No. 6515That Bylaw No. 6515----2007 be given second and third readings.2007 be given second and third readings.2007 be given second and third readings.2007 be given second and third readings. CARRIED 1004 RZ/070/07, 2RZ/070/07, 2RZ/070/07, 2RZ/070/07, 22610 116 Avenue2610 116 Avenue2610 116 Avenue2610 116 Avenue Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw NMaple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw NMaple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw NMaple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw Noooo 6520652065206520----2007200720072007 To amend text pertaining to the CD-2-88 zone to permit a child care centre use in an existing building. Second and third readings Council Minutes November 27, 2007 Page 5 of 13 R/07-564 RZ/070/07 BL 6520-2007 It was moved and seconded Second and third That Bylaw No. 6520That Bylaw No. 6520That Bylaw No. 6520That Bylaw No. 6520----2007 be given second and third readings.2007 be given second and third readings.2007 be given second and third readings.2007 be given second and third readings. CARRIED Bylaws for Final ReadingBylaws for Final ReadingBylaws for Final ReadingBylaws for Final Reading 1005 RZ/087/05, Northwest Corner 248 Street & 100 AvenueRZ/087/05, Northwest Corner 248 Street & 100 AvenueRZ/087/05, Northwest Corner 248 Street & 100 AvenueRZ/087/05, Northwest Corner 248 Street & 100 Avenue Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw 6459Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw 6459Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw 6459Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw 6459----2006200620062006 Staff report dated November 20, 2007 recommending final reading. To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) and A-2 (Upland Agricultural) to A-1 (Small Holdings Agricultural) to permit subdivision into approximately 4 lots. Final reading R/07-565 RZ/087/05 BL 6459-2006 It was moved and seconded Final reading That Bylaw No. 6459That Bylaw No. 6459That Bylaw No. 6459That Bylaw No. 6459----2002002002006 b6 b6 b6 be adopted.e adopted.e adopted.e adopted. CARRIED 1006 Maple Ridge Highway Closure and Dedication Removal Bylaw No. 6473Maple Ridge Highway Closure and Dedication Removal Bylaw No. 6473Maple Ridge Highway Closure and Dedication Removal Bylaw No. 6473Maple Ridge Highway Closure and Dedication Removal Bylaw No. 6473----2007200720072007 A bylaw for highway closure and dedication removal for undeveloped road off the west side of the 13900 Block of 232 Street allowing for a transfer of land and a dedication of land for park Final Reading R/07-566 BL 6473-2007 Final reading It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6473That Bylaw No. 6473That Bylaw No. 6473That Bylaw No. 6473----2007 be adopted.2007 be adopted.2007 be adopted.2007 be adopted. CARRIED Council Minutes November 27, 2007 Page 6 of 13 COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONSMMENDATIONSMMENDATIONSMMENDATIONS 1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLECOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLECOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLECOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MinutesMinutesMinutesMinutes – November 19, 2007 R/07-567 Minutes – COW It was moved and seconded November 19, 2007 That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of November 19November 19November 19November 19, 2007 be received., 2007 be received., 2007 be received., 2007 be received. CARRIED PublPublPublPublic Works and Development Servicesic Works and Development Servicesic Works and Development Servicesic Works and Development Services 1101 RZ/030/07, 12367 224 Street, RSRZ/030/07, 12367 224 Street, RSRZ/030/07, 12367 224 Street, RSRZ/030/07, 12367 224 Street, RS----1 to RM1 to RM1 to RM1 to RM----2222 Staff report dated November 8, 2007 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6522-2007 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6523-2007 to permit a 33 unit townhouse development be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. The General Manager, Public Works and Development Services advised that staff has been discussing LEED standards with the applicant. R/07-568 RZ/030/07 BL 6522-2007 It was moved and seconded BL 6523-2007 1.1.1.1. That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6522No. 6522No. 6522No. 6522----2007 be given first reading and be forwarded to 2007 be given first reading and be forwarded to 2007 be given first reading and be forwarded to 2007 be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing;Public Hearing;Public Hearing;Public Hearing; 2.2.2.2. That in accordance with Section 879 of the That in accordance with Section 879 of the That in accordance with Section 879 of the That in accordance with Section 879 of the Local Local Local Local Government ActGovernment ActGovernment ActGovernment Act,,,, opportunity for early and onopportunity for early and onopportunity for early and onopportunity for early and on----going going going going consultation has been provided by way of posting Official consultation has been provided by way of posting Official consultation has been provided by way of posting Official consultation has been provided by way of posting Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6522Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6522Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6522Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6522----2007 on the 2007 on the 2007 on the 2007 on the municipal website, and Council considers it unnecessary to municipal website, and Council considers it unnecessary to municipal website, and Council considers it unnecessary to municipal website, and Council considers it unnecessary to provide any further consultation opportunities, exceprovide any further consultation opportunities, exceprovide any further consultation opportunities, exceprovide any further consultation opportunities, except by way pt by way pt by way pt by way of holding a public hearing on the bylaw;of holding a public hearing on the bylaw;of holding a public hearing on the bylaw;of holding a public hearing on the bylaw; 3.3.3.3. That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6522No. 6522No. 6522No. 6522----2007 be considered in conjunction with the Capital 2007 be considered in conjunction with the Capital 2007 be considered in conjunction with the Capital 2007 be considered in conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan;Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan;Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan;Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; Council Minutes November 27, 2007 Page 7 of 13 4.4.4.4. That it be confirmed that Maple RidgThat it be confirmed that Maple RidgThat it be confirmed that Maple RidgThat it be confirmed that Maple Ridge Official Community e Official Community e Official Community e Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6522Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6522Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6522Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6522----2007 is consistent with the 2007 is consistent with the 2007 is consistent with the 2007 is consistent with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan;Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan;Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan;Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 5.5.5.5. That That That That Maple Ridge Maple Ridge Maple Ridge Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6523Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6523Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6523Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6523----2007 be 2007 be 2007 be 2007 be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and 6.6.6.6. ThaThaThaThat the following terms and conditions be met prior to final t the following terms and conditions be met prior to final t the following terms and conditions be met prior to final t the following terms and conditions be met prior to final reading:reading:reading:reading: i)i)i)i) Amendment to Schedule “B” and “C” of the Official Amendment to Schedule “B” and “C” of the Official Amendment to Schedule “B” and “C” of the Official Amendment to Schedule “B” and “C” of the Official Community Plan;Community Plan;Community Plan;Community Plan; ii)ii)ii)ii) Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement including the deposit of security as outlined in the including the deposit of security as outlined in the including the deposit of security as outlined in the including the deposit of security as outlined in the Agreement;Agreement;Agreement;Agreement; iii)iii)iii)iii) Registration of a statutory rightRegistration of a statutory rightRegistration of a statutory rightRegistration of a statutory right----ofofofof----way agreement for way agreement for way agreement for way agreement for drainage;drainage;drainage;drainage; iv)iv)iv)iv) An Amenity Restrictive Covenant must be registered at An Amenity Restrictive Covenant must be registered at An Amenity Restrictive Covenant must be registered at An Amenity Restrictive Covenant must be registered at the Land Title Office;the Land Title Office;the Land Title Office;the Land Title Office; v)v)v)v) Registration of a Geotechnical Restrictive Covenant Registration of a Geotechnical Restrictive Covenant Registration of a Geotechnical Restrictive Covenant Registration of a Geotechnical Restrictive Covenant along with the geotechnical report which addresses thealong with the geotechnical report which addresses thealong with the geotechnical report which addresses thealong with the geotechnical report which addresses the suitability of the site for the proposed development;suitability of the site for the proposed development;suitability of the site for the proposed development;suitability of the site for the proposed development; vi)vi)vi)vi) Road dedication as required on 224Road dedication as required on 224Road dedication as required on 224Road dedication as required on 224thththth Street;Street;Street;Street; vii)vii)vii)vii) Park dedication as required;Park dedication as required;Park dedication as required;Park dedication as required; ix)ix)ix)ix) Removal of the existing buildings;Removal of the existing buildings;Removal of the existing buildings;Removal of the existing buildings; x)x)x)x) Notification to the Ministry of Environment and Federal Notification to the Ministry of Environment and Federal Notification to the Ministry of Environment and Federal Notification to the Ministry of Environment and Federal Department of FisherDepartment of FisherDepartment of FisherDepartment of Fisheries and Oceans, regarding ies and Oceans, regarding ies and Oceans, regarding ies and Oceans, regarding proposed in stream works.proposed in stream works.proposed in stream works.proposed in stream works. CARRIED 1102 VP/077/07, 22017 124 AvenueVP/077/07, 22017 124 AvenueVP/077/07, 22017 124 AvenueVP/077/07, 22017 124 Avenue Staff report dated November 5, 2007 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/077/07 to vary the minimum rear yard setback on proposed Lot 4 in support of a 4 lot subdivision. R/07-569 VP/077/07 Sign and seal It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/077/07 respecting property located at 22017 124 Avenue.DVP/077/07 respecting property located at 22017 124 Avenue.DVP/077/07 respecting property located at 22017 124 Avenue.DVP/077/07 respecting property located at 22017 124 Avenue. CARRIED Council Minutes November 27, 2007 Page 8 of 13 1103 KanKanKanKanaka Way Traffic Safety Improvementsaka Way Traffic Safety Improvementsaka Way Traffic Safety Improvementsaka Way Traffic Safety Improvements Staff report dated November 14, 2007 recommending the amendment of the Financial Plan to reallocate funding as detailed in the report. R/07-570 Kanaka Way Traffic Safety It was moved and seconded That the FinThat the FinThat the FinThat the Financial Plan be amended to reallocate funding as ancial Plan be amended to reallocate funding as ancial Plan be amended to reallocate funding as ancial Plan be amended to reallocate funding as detailed in the report titled “Kanaka Way Traffic Safety detailed in the report titled “Kanaka Way Traffic Safety detailed in the report titled “Kanaka Way Traffic Safety detailed in the report titled “Kanaka Way Traffic Safety Improvements” dated November 14, 2007.Improvements” dated November 14, 2007.Improvements” dated November 14, 2007.Improvements” dated November 14, 2007. CARRIED 1104 Santa Claus Parade and Christmas Festival in the Park, Use of StreetsSanta Claus Parade and Christmas Festival in the Park, Use of StreetsSanta Claus Parade and Christmas Festival in the Park, Use of StreetsSanta Claus Parade and Christmas Festival in the Park, Use of Streets Staff report dated November 9, 2007 recommending the use of municipal streets be authorized for the Santa Claus Parade and Christmas Festival in the Park on Saturday, December 1, 2007. R/07-571 Use of Streets Santa Parade It was moved and seconded Christmas Festival ThatThatThatThat use of municipal streets be authorized for the annual Santa use of municipal streets be authorized for the annual Santa use of municipal streets be authorized for the annual Santa use of municipal streets be authorized for the annual Santa Claus Parade and Christmas Festival in the Park on Saturday Claus Parade and Christmas Festival in the Park on Saturday Claus Parade and Christmas Festival in the Park on Saturday Claus Parade and Christmas Festival in the Park on Saturday December 1, 2007, provided the conditions outlined in Schedule December 1, 2007, provided the conditions outlined in Schedule December 1, 2007, provided the conditions outlined in Schedule December 1, 2007, provided the conditions outlined in Schedule ‘A’ attached to the staff report dated November 9, 2007 are met.‘A’ attached to the staff report dated November 9, 2007 are met.‘A’ attached to the staff report dated November 9, 2007 are met.‘A’ attached to the staff report dated November 9, 2007 are met. CARRIED ACTION REQUIREDACTION REQUIREDACTION REQUIREDACTION REQUIRED That staff ensure residents affected by events which use municipal streets be That staff ensure residents affected by events which use municipal streets be That staff ensure residents affected by events which use municipal streets be That staff ensure residents affected by events which use municipal streets be provided sufficient notice.provided sufficient notice.provided sufficient notice.provided sufficient notice. Council Minutes November 27, 2007 Page 9 of 13 1105 Holding Tank Bylaw for Waldun Group, 9393 Holding Tank Bylaw for Waldun Group, 9393 Holding Tank Bylaw for Waldun Group, 9393 Holding Tank Bylaw for Waldun Group, 9393 –––– 287 Street287 Street287 Street287 Street Staff report dated November 13, 2007 recommending that Maple Ridge Holding Tank (Waldun Group, 9393-287 Street) Bylaw No. 6525-2007 be read a first, second and third time. R/07-572 BL 6525-2007 Three readings It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6525That Bylaw No. 6525That Bylaw No. 6525That Bylaw No. 6525----2007 be given first, second and third 2007 be given first, second and third 2007 be given first, second and third 2007 be given first, second and third readings.readings.readings.readings. CARRIED Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police)Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police)Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police)Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police) 1131 Disbursements for the month ended October 31, 2007Disbursements for the month ended October 31, 2007Disbursements for the month ended October 31, 2007Disbursements for the month ended October 31, 2007 Staff report dated November 9, 2007 recommending that the disbursements for October 2007 be approved. R/07-573 Disbursements October 31, 2007 It was moved and seconded That the disbursements as listed below for the month ended That the disbursements as listed below for the month ended That the disbursements as listed below for the month ended That the disbursements as listed below for the month ended October 31, 2007 now be approved.October 31, 2007 now be approved.October 31, 2007 now be approved.October 31, 2007 now be approved. GeneralGeneralGeneralGeneral $6,143,841.$6,143,841.$6,143,841.$6,143,841. PayrollPayrollPayrollPayroll $1,114,322.$1,114,322.$1,114,322.$1,114,322. Purchase CardPurchase CardPurchase CardPurchase Card $ 83,741.$ 83,741.$ 83,741.$ 83,741. $7,341,904.$7,341,904.$7,341,904.$7,341,904. CARRIED Community DevelCommunity DevelCommunity DevelCommunity Development and Recreation Serviceopment and Recreation Serviceopment and Recreation Serviceopment and Recreation Service 1151 Jackson FarmJackson FarmJackson FarmJackson Farm Staff report dated November 13, 2007 recommending the deferral of any development proposal for Jackson Farm until completion of the Cemetery Master Plan and the 2008 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Plan update. The General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation Services advised on the completion dates of the Cemetery Master Plan and the Parks and Recreation Cultural Plan update. Council Minutes November 27, 2007 Page 10 of 13 R/07-574 Jackson Farm DEFEATED It was moved and seconded That consideration of any development proposal for the Jackson That consideration of any development proposal for the Jackson That consideration of any development proposal for the Jackson That consideration of any development proposal for the Jackson Farm be deferred until:Farm be deferred until:Farm be deferred until:Farm be deferred until: 1.1.1.1. Completion of the Cemetery Master PlanCompletion of the Cemetery Master PlanCompletion of the Cemetery Master PlanCompletion of the Cemetery Master Plan 2.2.2.2. Completion of the 2008 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Plan Completion of the 2008 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Plan Completion of the 2008 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Plan Completion of the 2008 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Plan update.update.update.update. DEFEATED Councillor Stewart, Councillor Hogarth, Councillor Dueck, Councillor Daykin - OPPOSED 1152 Tourism Fee for Service AgreementTourism Fee for Service AgreementTourism Fee for Service AgreementTourism Fee for Service Agreement Staff report dated November 14, 2007 recommending that the Tourism Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Fee for Service Agreement be renewed for 2008. R/07-575 Tourism Fee for Service Agreement It was moved and seconded Renewal 2008 That the Mayor and the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute That the Mayor and the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute That the Mayor and the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute That the Mayor and the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the 2008 Tourism Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Fee for Service the 2008 Tourism Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Fee for Service the 2008 Tourism Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Fee for Service the 2008 Tourism Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Fee for Service Agreement attached to the staff report dated November 14, Agreement attached to the staff report dated November 14, Agreement attached to the staff report dated November 14, Agreement attached to the staff report dated November 14, 2007.2007.2007.2007. CARRIED 1153 2008 UBCM Tourism Funding2008 UBCM Tourism Funding2008 UBCM Tourism Funding2008 UBCM Tourism Funding Staff report dated November 14, 2007 recommending that an application for Tourism funding be submitted to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities. R/07-576 2008 UBCM Tourism Funding It was moved and seconded Application That staff be authorized to submit an application for Tourism That staff be authorized to submit an application for Tourism That staff be authorized to submit an application for Tourism That staff be authorized to submit an application for Tourism funding to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities for the funding to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities for the funding to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities for the funding to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities for the projects outlined in the staff report dated November 14, 2007.projects outlined in the staff report dated November 14, 2007.projects outlined in the staff report dated November 14, 2007.projects outlined in the staff report dated November 14, 2007. CARRIED Council Minutes November 27, 2007 Page 11 of 13 1154 Joint Municipal Emergency ProgJoint Municipal Emergency ProgJoint Municipal Emergency ProgJoint Municipal Emergency Program Agreementram Agreementram Agreementram Agreement Staff report dated November 15, 2007 recommending that the Joint Municipal Emergency Program Agreement be approved. R/07-577 Joint Municipal Emergency Program It was moved and seconded Agreement That the Mayor and Corporate Officer That the Mayor and Corporate Officer That the Mayor and Corporate Officer That the Mayor and Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the be authorized to execute the be authorized to execute the be authorized to execute the Joint Municipal Emergency Program Agreement attached to the Joint Municipal Emergency Program Agreement attached to the Joint Municipal Emergency Program Agreement attached to the Joint Municipal Emergency Program Agreement attached to the staff report dated November 15, 2007.staff report dated November 15, 2007.staff report dated November 15, 2007.staff report dated November 15, 2007. CARRIED CorrespondenceCorrespondenceCorrespondenceCorrespondence – Nil Other Committee IssuesOther Committee IssuesOther Committee IssuesOther Committee Issues – Nil 1200 STAFF REPORTSSTAFF REPORTSSTAFF REPORTSSTAFF REPORTS – Nil 1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSEDRELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSEDRELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSEDRELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCILCOUNCILCOUNCILCOUNCIL – Nil 1400 MAYOR’S REPORTMAYOR’S REPORTMAYOR’S REPORTMAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Robson announced that the Maple Ridge Bingo Association has concluded an agreement for the purchase of its assets with the Great Canadian Casino Corporation which will provide and protect funding for charities over the next decade. 1500 COUNCILLORS’ REPORTSCOUNCILLORS’ REPORTSCOUNCILLORS’ REPORTSCOUNCILLORS’ REPORTS Councillor KingCouncillor KingCouncillor KingCouncillor King Councillor King attended an Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting, an Arts Council meeting and a Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting. She also attended the Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy public meeting in Maple Ridge. Council Minutes November 27, 2007 Page 12 of 13 Councillor Stewart Councillor Stewart Councillor Stewart Councillor Stewart Councillor Stewart attended a Police Liaison Committee meeting and meetings of the Alouette River Flood Management Task Force. Councillor Daykin Councillor Daykin Councillor Daykin Councillor Daykin Councillor Daykin noted that the annual Heritage Awards were coming up and encouraged residents to put forward nominations. He also reminded all of the Santa Claus Parade on December 1. Councillor Dueck Councillor Dueck Councillor Dueck Councillor Dueck Councillor Dueck attended a Youth Diversion meeting and a Board meeting at Metro Vancouver. CoCoCoCouncillor Hogarthuncillor Hogarthuncillor Hogarthuncillor Hogarth – No report Note: Item 1600 was dealt with prior to Item 1400 1600 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENTOTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENTOTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENTOTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT 1601 Fraser Valley Regional Library Surplus FundsFraser Valley Regional Library Surplus FundsFraser Valley Regional Library Surplus FundsFraser Valley Regional Library Surplus Funds R/07-578 Library Surplus Funds It was moved and seconded That the Fraser ValThat the Fraser ValThat the Fraser ValThat the Fraser Valley Library Board approve the request of Caro ley Library Board approve the request of Caro ley Library Board approve the request of Caro ley Library Board approve the request of Caro O’Kennedy, Library Manager, to use surplus funds to purchase a O’Kennedy, Library Manager, to use surplus funds to purchase a O’Kennedy, Library Manager, to use surplus funds to purchase a O’Kennedy, Library Manager, to use surplus funds to purchase a 26" TV and a DVD player to use at community events to promote 26" TV and a DVD player to use at community events to promote 26" TV and a DVD player to use at community events to promote 26" TV and a DVD player to use at community events to promote the library.the library.the library.the library. CARRIED 1700 NOTICES OF MOTIONNOTICES OF MOTIONNOTICES OF MOTIONNOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGSAND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGSAND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGSAND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS – Nil 1800 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLICQUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLICQUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLICQUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Stuart PledgeStuart PledgeStuart PledgeStuart Pledge Mr. Pledge asked if a Public Hearing would be held with respect to the view of the 2008 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Plan update prior to Council voting. He also asked whether it was common for members of Council to support recommendations at a Commission vote and then vote opposite to their vote at Council. Council Minutes November 27, 2007 Page 13 of 13 Mayor Robson advised that members of Council vote in what they consider to be the best interest of the community regardless of what has been done in the past. The General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation Service advised that public consultation will be part of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Plan update process. A public hearing would only be held should the Plan result in a change to the Official Community Plan. Mr. Pledge asked whether Council will give consideration to holding a public hearing with respect to the 2008 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Plan. Mayor Robson reiterated that a public hearing would be held if there was a change to the Official Community Plan. 1900 ADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENT – 8:05 p.m. _______________________________ G. Robson, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ C. Marlo, Corporate Officer