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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-02-12 Council Meeting Minutes.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETINGCOUNCIL MEETINGCOUNCIL MEETINGCOUNCIL MEETING February 12, 2008 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Meeting held on February 12, 2008 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 C. Speirs Services Councillor K. Stewart J. Pickering, Director of Planning C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services 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 300 INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMSINTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMSINTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMSINTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS 400 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDAAPPROVAL OF THE AGENDAAPPROVAL OF THE AGENDAAPPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The agenda was adopted as circulated. Council Minutes February 12, 2008 Page 2 of 12 500 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 January 22, 2008 R/08-042 501 Minutes Council It was moved and seconded January 22, 2008 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 January January January January 22222222, 200, 200, 200, 2008888 be adopted as circulatedbe adopted as circulatedbe adopted as circulatedbe adopted as circulated CARRIED 502 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of January 22(2) and 23, 2008 R/08-043 503 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 of Meetings of Meetings of Meetings of January 22(2) and 23January 22(2) and 23January 22(2) and 23January 22(2) and 23,,,, 2002002002008888 be receivedbe receivedbe receivedbe received.... CARRIED 600 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILPRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILPRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILPRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL –––– NilNilNilNil 700 DELEGATIONSDELEGATIONSDELEGATIONSDELEGATIONS 800 UNFINISHED BUSINESSUNFINISHED BUSINESSUNFINISHED BUSINESSUNFINISHED BUSINESS Note: Councillor Speirs excused himself from the meeting as he is employed in the liquor service industry. 801 DP/DVP/061/07, 20690 Lougheed DP/DVP/061/07, 20690 Lougheed DP/DVP/061/07, 20690 Lougheed DP/DVP/061/07, 20690 Lougheed Highway and 11839 207 StreetHighway and 11839 207 StreetHighway and 11839 207 StreetHighway and 11839 207 Street Staff report dated December 31, 2007 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/061/07 to vary building height, second storey area, front lot line setback and rear yard setback and further that, the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DP/061/07 in support of a commercial complex containing a liquor store, pub and commercial space. Council Minutes February 12, 2008 Page 3 of 12 R/08-044 DP/DVP/061/07 Sign and seal It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer beThat the Corporate Officer beThat the Corporate Officer beThat the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal authorized to sign and seal authorized to sign and seal authorized to sign and seal DVP/061/07 respecting properties located at 20690 DVP/061/07 respecting properties located at 20690 DVP/061/07 respecting properties located at 20690 DVP/061/07 respecting properties located at 20690 Lougheed Highway and 11829 207 Street; and furtherLougheed Highway and 11829 207 Street; and furtherLougheed Highway and 11829 207 Street; and furtherLougheed Highway and 11829 207 Street; and further 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 DP/061/07.DP/061/07.DP/061/07.DP/061/07. CARRIED Note: Councillor Speirs returned to the meeting. 900 CORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCE 1000 BYBYBYBY----LAWSLAWSLAWSLAWS Bylaws for Final ReadingBylaws for Final ReadingBylaws for Final ReadingBylaws for Final Reading 1001 Maple Ridge Maple Ridge Maple Ridge Maple Ridge Sewer Rate AmendSewer Rate AmendSewer Rate AmendSewer Rate Amendinginginging Bylaw No. Bylaw No. Bylaw No. Bylaw No. 6537653765376537----2007200720072007 To amend the Maple Ridge Sewer Rate Bylaw Final reading R/08-045 BL No. 6537-2007 Final reading It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6537That Bylaw No. 6537That Bylaw No. 6537That Bylaw No. 6537----2007 be adopted.2007 be adopted.2007 be adopted.2007 be adopted. CARRIED 1002 Maple Ridge Maple Ridge Maple Ridge Maple Ridge Water Service Amending Bylaw No. Water Service Amending Bylaw No. Water Service Amending Bylaw No. Water Service Amending Bylaw No. 6521652165216521----2007200720072007 To amend the Maple Ridge Water Service Bylaw Final reading R/08-046 BL No. 6521-2007 Final reading It was moved and seconded That That That That Bylaw No. 6521Bylaw No. 6521Bylaw No. 6521Bylaw No. 6521----2007 be adopted.2007 be adopted.2007 be adopted.2007 be adopted. CARRIED Council Minutes February 12, 2008 Page 4 of 12 1003 Maple Ridge ReMaple Ridge ReMaple Ridge ReMaple Ridge Reccccycycycycling Charges Amending Bylaw No. ling Charges Amending Bylaw No. ling Charges Amending Bylaw No. ling Charges Amending Bylaw No. 6538653865386538----2007200720072007 To amend the Maple Ridge Recycling Charges Bylaw Final reading R/08-047 BL No. 6538-2007 Final Reading It was moved and seconded ThatThatThatThat Bylaw No. 6538Bylaw No. 6538Bylaw No. 6538Bylaw No. 6538----2007 be adopted.2007 be adopted.2007 be adopted.2007 be adopted. CARRIED COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONSCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONSCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONSCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLECOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLECOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLECOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MinutesMinutesMinutesMinutes – February 4, 2008 R/08-048 Minutes – COW It was moved and seconded February 4, 2008 That the minutes of the Committee of the WThat the minutes of the Committee of the WThat the minutes of the Committee of the WThat the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of hole Meeting of hole Meeting of hole Meeting of February February February February 4,4,4,4, 2002002002008888 be received.be received.be received.be received. CARRIED Public Works and Development ServicesPublic Works and Development ServicesPublic Works and Development ServicesPublic Works and Development Services 1101 DP/100/07, 11811 224 StreetDP/100/07, 11811 224 StreetDP/100/07, 11811 224 StreetDP/100/07, 11811 224 Street Staff report dated January 29, 2008 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DP/100/07 to permit the upgrade of an existing building to allow for two restaurant uses. R/08-049 DP/100/07 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 DP/100/07 respecting property located at 11811 224 StDP/100/07 respecting property located at 11811 224 StDP/100/07 respecting property located at 11811 224 StDP/100/07 respecting property located at 11811 224 Street.reet.reet.reet. CARRIED ACTION REQUIREDACTION REQUIREDACTION REQUIREDACTION REQUIRED A discussion of accessibility policies and standards of landscaping is to be A discussion of accessibility policies and standards of landscaping is to be A discussion of accessibility policies and standards of landscaping is to be A discussion of accessibility policies and standards of landscaping is to be included on a future Council Workshop agenda.included on a future Council Workshop agenda.included on a future Council Workshop agenda.included on a future Council Workshop agenda. Council Minutes February 12, 2008 Page 5 of 12 1102 DP/004/08, DVP/025/07, 240A Street, 241 Street, Hawkins Avenue and DP/004/08, DVP/025/07, 240A Street, 241 Street, Hawkins Avenue and DP/004/08, DVP/025/07, 240A Street, 241 Street, Hawkins Avenue and DP/004/08, DVP/025/07, 240A Street, 241 Street, Hawkins Avenue and 241A Street241A Street241A Street241A Street Staff report dated January 23, 2008 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/025/07 to vary maximum building height on lots 17-20, 36-42 and 56 and further, that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DP/004/08 in support of a 56 lot subdivision. The Manager of Legislative Services advised that correspondence opposing this variance has been received from Derrick Stevenson, David Wilson, Jay and Emily Loh, Richard Vanderberg, Ray Briede, Tracie and Shayne Williams, George Ng. She also advised that a 39 signature petition opposing the variance had been received. R/08-050 DP/004/08 It was moved and seconded DVP/025/07 DEFERRED That consideration of That consideration of That consideration of That consideration of Item 1102Item 1102Item 1102Item 1102 be deferred until the be deferred until the be deferred until the be deferred until the February February February February 18, 2008 Committee of the18, 2008 Committee of the18, 2008 Committee of the18, 2008 Committee of the Whole Meeting.Whole Meeting.Whole Meeting.Whole Meeting. CARRIED 1103 CP/117/07, 27700 block of 112 AvenueCP/117/07, 27700 block of 112 AvenueCP/117/07, 27700 block of 112 AvenueCP/117/07, 27700 block of 112 Avenue Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6546Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6546Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6546Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6546----2008200820082008 Staff report dated January 16, 2008 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6546-2008 to designate District owned property from Park to Rural Residential to permit sale of the property be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/08-051 CP/117/07 BL No. 6546-2008 It was moved and seconded First reading 1.1.1.1. That MapThat MapThat MapThat Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw le Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw le Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw le Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6546No. 6546No. 6546No. 6546----2008 be given first reading and be forwarded to 2008 be given first reading and be forwarded to 2008 be given first reading and be forwarded to 2008 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 ongoing opportunity for early and ongoing opportunity for early and ongoing opportunity for early and ongoing consultation has been provided byconsultation has been provided byconsultation has been provided byconsultation has been provided by way of posting Official way of posting Official way of posting Official way of posting Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6546Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6546Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6546Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6546----2008 on the 2008 on the 2008 on the 2008 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, except by provide any further consultation opportunities, except by provide any further consultation opportunities, except by provide any further consultation opportunities, except by way of holding a public hearing on the bylaw;way of holding a public hearing on the bylaw;way of holding a public hearing on the bylaw;way of holding a public hearing on the bylaw; Council Minutes February 12, 2008 Page 6 of 12 3.3.3.3. That Maple RiThat Maple RiThat Maple RiThat Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw dge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw dge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw dge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6546No. 6546No. 6546No. 6546----2008 be considered in conjunction with the 2008 be considered in conjunction with the 2008 be considered in conjunction with the 2008 be considered in conjunction 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; 4.4.4.4. That it be confirmed that Maple Ridge Official Community That it be confirmed that Maple Ridge Official Community That it be confirmed that Maple Ridge Official Community That it be confirmed that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6546Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6546Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6546Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6546----2008 is consistent 2008 is consistent 2008 is consistent 2008 is consistent with the with the with the 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 the following term and condition be met prior to final That the following term and condition be met prior to final That the following term and condition be met prior to final That the following term and condition be met prior to final reading,reading,reading,reading, i) Amendment to Schedule “B” of the Official Community i) Amendment to Schedule “B” of the Official Community i) Amendment to Schedule “B” of the Official Community i) Amendment to Schedule “B” of the Official Community PlanPlanPlanPlan.... CARRIED 1104 Maple Ridge Hotel Change to Liquor LicenMaple Ridge Hotel Change to Liquor LicenMaple Ridge Hotel Change to Liquor LicenMaple Ridge Hotel Change to Liquor Licencececece Staff report dated January 28, 2008 recommending that the change to the occupant load for the Maple Ridge Hotel be supported and further, that the extension of operating hours for the Maple Ridge Hotel be supported for Fridays and Saturdays only. R/08-052 Maple Ridge Hotel Liquor Licence It was moved and seconded Change Whereas the District of Maple Ridge Council considered a staff Whereas the District of Maple Ridge Council considered a staff Whereas the District of Maple Ridge Council considered a staff Whereas the District of Maple Ridge Council considered a staff report regarding an application for changes to the liquor report regarding an application for changes to the liquor report regarding an application for changes to the liquor report regarding an application for changes to the liquor primary license for Maple Ridge Hotel located at 20690 primary license for Maple Ridge Hotel located at 20690 primary license for Maple Ridge Hotel located at 20690 primary license for Maple Ridge Hotel located at 20690 Lougheed Highway; andLougheed Highway; andLougheed Highway; andLougheed Highway; and Whereas letters were sent to 125 surrounding property owners Whereas letters were sent to 125 surrounding property owners Whereas letters were sent to 125 surrounding property owners Whereas letters were sent to 125 surrounding property owners requesting comment on the proposal and 3 negative requesting comment on the proposal and 3 negative requesting comment on the proposal and 3 negative requesting comment on the proposal and 3 negative responses were received regarding an extension to the responses were received regarding an extension to the responses were received regarding an extension to the responses were received regarding an extension to the operating hours; andoperating hours; andoperating hours; andoperating hours; and Whereas the Bylaw Enforcement Department is saWhereas the Bylaw Enforcement Department is saWhereas the Bylaw Enforcement Department is saWhereas the Bylaw Enforcement Department is satisfied that tisfied that tisfied that tisfied that an increase in the occupant load from 150 to 200 should not an increase in the occupant load from 150 to 200 should not an increase in the occupant load from 150 to 200 should not an increase in the occupant load from 150 to 200 should not generate any negativegenerate any negativegenerate any negativegenerate any negative community impacts in terms of community impacts in terms of community impacts in terms of community impacts in terms of additional noise generation, parking congestion or unruly additional noise generation, parking congestion or unruly additional noise generation, parking congestion or unruly additional noise generation, parking congestion or unruly behaviour; andbehaviour; andbehaviour; andbehaviour; and Whereas the Bylaw Enforcement Department is concerned thaWhereas the Bylaw Enforcement Department is concerned thaWhereas the Bylaw Enforcement Department is concerned thaWhereas the Bylaw Enforcement Department is concerned that t t t an extension of operating hours from 12 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. an extension of operating hours from 12 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. an extension of operating hours from 12 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. an extension of operating hours from 12 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Monday to Thursday will negatively impact the residential Monday to Thursday will negatively impact the residential Monday to Thursday will negatively impact the residential Monday to Thursday will negatively impact the residential properties abutting the facility; andproperties abutting the facility; andproperties abutting the facility; andproperties abutting the facility; and Council Minutes February 12, 2008 Page 7 of 12 Whereas similar type establishments within the District of Whereas similar type establishments within the District of Whereas similar type establishments within the District of Whereas similar type establishments within the District of Maple Ridge have a closing time of 12 a.Maple Ridge have a closing time of 12 a.Maple Ridge have a closing time of 12 a.Maple Ridge have a closing time of 12 a.m. Sunday to m. Sunday to m. Sunday to m. Sunday to Thursday and 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday;Thursday and 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday;Thursday and 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday;Thursday and 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday; Therefore be it resolved that the District of Maple Ridge Therefore be it resolved that the District of Maple Ridge Therefore be it resolved that the District of Maple Ridge Therefore be it resolved that the District of Maple Ridge Council supports the change to the occupant load from 150 to Council supports the change to the occupant load from 150 to Council supports the change to the occupant load from 150 to Council supports the change to the occupant load from 150 to 200 occupants and supports a change to the operating hours 200 occupants and supports a change to the operating hours 200 occupants and supports a change to the operating hours 200 occupants and supports a change to the operating hours from a closing time of from a closing time of from a closing time of from a closing time of 12 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday and 12 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday and 12 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday and 12 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.Saturday.Saturday.Saturday. R/06-053 Maple Ridge Hotel Liquor Licence It was moved and seconded Change AMENDMENT That the word “Thursday,” be added before the word “Friday” That the word “Thursday,” be added before the word “Friday” That the word “Thursday,” be added before the word “Friday” That the word “Thursday,” be added before the word “Friday” in the 6in the 6in the 6in the 6thththth paragraph.paragraph.paragraph.paragraph. CARRIED Councillor King – OPPOSED MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED Councillor King - OPPOSED 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 Appointment of 2008 Local Government Election OfficialsAppointment of 2008 Local Government Election OfficialsAppointment of 2008 Local Government Election OfficialsAppointment of 2008 Local Government Election Officials Staff report dated January 23, 2008 recommending that Ceri Marlo be appointed Chief Election Officer and Tonya Polz be appointed Deputy Chief Election Officer for the November 15, 2008 Maple Ridge general local election. R/08-054 2008 Local Government It was moved and seconded Election Officials That pursuant to SectThat pursuant to SectThat pursuant to SectThat pursuant to Section 41(1) and (2) of the ion 41(1) and (2) of the ion 41(1) and (2) of the ion 41(1) and (2) of the Local Local Local Local Government ActGovernment ActGovernment ActGovernment Act, Ceri Marlo be appointed Chief Election Officer , Ceri Marlo be appointed Chief Election Officer , Ceri Marlo be appointed Chief Election Officer , Ceri Marlo be appointed Chief Election Officer for conducting the November 15, 2008 Maple Ridge general for conducting the November 15, 2008 Maple Ridge general for conducting the November 15, 2008 Maple Ridge general for conducting the November 15, 2008 Maple Ridge general local election with power to appoint other election officials as local election with power to appoint other election officials as local election with power to appoint other election officials as local election with power to appoint other election officials as required for the administration and condrequired for the administration and condrequired for the administration and condrequired for the administration and conduct of the 2008 uct of the 2008 uct of the 2008 uct of the 2008 general local election; and furthergeneral local election; and furthergeneral local election; and furthergeneral local election; and further Council Minutes February 12, 2008 Page 8 of 12 That Tonya Polz be appointed Deputy Chief Election Officer for That Tonya Polz be appointed Deputy Chief Election Officer for That Tonya Polz be appointed Deputy Chief Election Officer for That Tonya Polz be appointed Deputy Chief Election Officer for the November 15, 2008 Maple Ridge general election.the November 15, 2008 Maple Ridge general election.the November 15, 2008 Maple Ridge general election.the November 15, 2008 Maple Ridge general election. CARRIED 1132 Consolidation Authority BylawConsolidation Authority BylawConsolidation Authority BylawConsolidation Authority Bylaw Staff report dated January 8, 2008 recommending that Maple Ridge Consolidation Authority Bylaw No. 6547-2008 be given first, second and third readings. R/08-055 BL No. 6547-2008 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6547That Bylaw No. 6547That Bylaw No. 6547That Bylaw No. 6547----2008 be given first, second and third 2008 be given first, second and third 2008 be given first, second and third 2008 be given first, second and third readings.readings.readings.readings. CARRIED 1133 Greater Vancouver Water District, Grant in lieu of taxesGreater Vancouver Water District, Grant in lieu of taxesGreater Vancouver Water District, Grant in lieu of taxesGreater Vancouver Water District, Grant in lieu of taxes Staff report dated January 25, 2008 recommending that consent be given to a grant in lieu of taxes as detailed in a letter from the Greater Vancouver Water District. R/08-056 Grant in lieu of Taxes It was moved and seconded That consent be given to receive a grant in lieu of taxes from That consent be given to receive a grant in lieu of taxes from That consent be given to receive a grant in lieu of taxes from That consent be given to receive a grant in lieu of taxes from the Greater Vancouver Water District as detailed in the letter the Greater Vancouver Water District as detailed in the letter the Greater Vancouver Water District as detailed in the letter the Greater Vancouver Water District as detailed in the letter dated January 21, 2008 from Michelle Garvock, Property dated January 21, 2008 from Michelle Garvock, Property dated January 21, 2008 from Michelle Garvock, Property dated January 21, 2008 from Michelle Garvock, Property Division Manager, Metro Vancouver.Division Manager, Metro Vancouver.Division Manager, Metro Vancouver.Division Manager, Metro Vancouver. CARRIED 1134 DoorDoorDoorDoor----totototo----Door SolicitingDoor SolicitingDoor SolicitingDoor Soliciting Staff report dated January 10, 2008 recommending the request of the Kidney Foundation of Canada – BC Branch for permission to canvass door- to-door for the month of March 2008 be approved. Council Minutes February 12, 2008 Page 9 of 12 R/08-057 Kidney Foundation March 2008 It was moved and seconded That the request of The Kidney Foundation of Canada That the request of The Kidney Foundation of Canada That the request of The Kidney Foundation of Canada That the request of The Kidney Foundation of Canada –––– BC BC BC BC Branch for permission to canvass doorBranch for permission to canvass doorBranch for permission to canvass doorBranch for permission to canvass door----totototo----door during the door during the door during the door during the month of March 2008 be approved.month of March 2008 be approved.month of March 2008 be approved.month of March 2008 be approved. CARRIED Community Development and Recreation ServiceCommunity Development and Recreation ServiceCommunity Development and Recreation ServiceCommunity Development and Recreation Service 1151 Maple Ridge Historical Society Maple Ridge Historical Society Maple Ridge Historical Society Maple Ridge Historical Society –––– Building LeasesBuilding LeasesBuilding LeasesBuilding Leases Staff report dated January 16, 2008 recommending the authorization of lease agreements for the Maple Ridge Museum, St. Andrews Heritage Church and 22375 Callaghan (land only) location of the Post Office Preschool. R/08-058 Maple Ridge Historical Society It was moved and seconded Lease Agreements That the Mayor and the Corporate Officer be authorized to That the Mayor and the Corporate Officer be authorized to That the Mayor and the Corporate Officer be authorized to That the Mayor and the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the leases for the Maple Ridge Museum, St. Andrews execute the leases for the Maple Ridge Museum, St. Andrews execute the leases for the Maple Ridge Museum, St. Andrews execute the leases for the Maple Ridge Museum, St. Andrews Heritage Church and 22375 CallaghaHeritage Church and 22375 CallaghaHeritage Church and 22375 CallaghaHeritage Church and 22375 Callaghan (land only) location of n (land only) location of n (land only) location of n (land only) location of the Post Office Preschool as attached to the staff report dated the Post Office Preschool as attached to the staff report dated the Post Office Preschool as attached to the staff report dated the Post Office Preschool as attached to the staff report dated January 16, 2008.January 16, 2008.January 16, 2008.January 16, 2008. CARRIED CorrespondenceCorrespondenceCorrespondenceCorrespondence – Nil Other Committee IssuesOther Committee IssuesOther Committee IssuesOther Committee Issues – Nil 1200 STAFF REPORTSSTAFF REPORTSSTAFF REPORTSSTAFF REPORTS –––– Nil Council Minutes February 12, 2008 Page 10 of 12 1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCILRELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCILRELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCILRELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL MapMapMapMaple Ridge Community Heritage Commission appointment of membersle Ridge Community Heritage Commission appointment of membersle Ridge Community Heritage Commission appointment of membersle Ridge Community Heritage Commission appointment of members –––– John McCormick and Sarah HossackJohn McCormick and Sarah HossackJohn McCormick and Sarah HossackJohn McCormick and Sarah Hossack (from the January 21, 2008 Closed Council Meeting) Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility Issues appointment of membersIssues appointment of membersIssues appointment of membersIssues appointment of members –––– DaniDaniDaniDanielle Foulds and John Kanjerelle Foulds and John Kanjerelle Foulds and John Kanjerelle Foulds and John Kanjer (from the January 21, 2008 Closed Council Meeting) 1400 MAYOR’S REPORTMAYOR’S REPORTMAYOR’S REPORTMAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Robson gave a PowerPoint presentation which highlighted progress made in 2007 and projects underway in the District of Maple Ridge. Key strategic areas discussed included: • the environment, • transportation, • smart managed growth, • a safe and livable community through new bylaws, recreation, social activities, protection services, • economic development, • governance, and • financial management 1500 COUNCILLCOUNCILLCOUNCILLCOUNCILLORS’ REPORTSORS’ REPORTSORS’ REPORTSORS’ REPORTS Councillor KingCouncillor KingCouncillor KingCouncillor King Councillor King attended a Maple Ridge Social Planning Advisory Committee meeting, an RCMP community meeting, a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce and an ARTS Council meeting. She also participated in a tour of supported housing facilities. Councillor Speirs Councillor Speirs Councillor Speirs Councillor Speirs Councillor Speirs participated in a tour of supported housing facilities. He attended a BC Tourism meeting, an Alouette River Flood Management Task Force meeting and a meeting pertaining to the Maple Ridge animal shelter. Councillor Speirs also attended a Heritage/Tourism workshop and a workshop held by the Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Commission for new commissioners. He invited all to attend the Spirit of Wood Celebration on February 16 and 17 and the Heritage Awards on February 18. Council Minutes February 12, 2008 Page 11 of 12 Councillor Stewart Councillor Stewart Councillor Stewart Councillor Stewart Councillor Stewart attended a Alouette River Flood Management Task Force meeting and advised that a public meeting would be held on February 20. He also advised that a workshop was upcoming with regard to public performance reporting. Councillor Stewart reported on an incident at the Fraser Correctional Facilities. Councillor Hogarth Councillor Hogarth Councillor Hogarth Councillor Hogarth Councillor Hogarth advised that an Economic Development Committee meeting will be held next week. He commented on the appointment of the new members to the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility Issues and the positive work done by that committee. He encouraged residents to get involved with different programs to give back to the community. CouncillorCouncillorCouncillorCouncillor Dueck Dueck Dueck Dueck Councillor Dueck attended a supported housing facilities tour, a North Avenue/224th Street Community meeting and the awards banquet for the Fire Department. Councillor Daykin Councillor Daykin Councillor Daykin Councillor Daykin Councillor Daykin advised that carving unveiling for the Spirit of Wood Festival will be held in the Maple Ridge Public Library on February 16 followed by chainsaw carving demonstration in the park. He encouraged all to attend. 1600 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil 1700 NOTICES OF MOTIONNOTICES OF MOTIONNOTICES OF MOTIONNOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETAND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETAND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETAND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGSINGSINGSINGS – Nil 1800 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLICQUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLICQUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLICQUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Dan Dan Dan Dan OlsonOlsonOlsonOlson Dan Olson asked what had become of the remnants of a tree which had been cut down in Memorial Peace Park approximately 7 years ago and wondered if the log can be used for the Spirit of Wood celebration. The General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation Services advised that the log is currently in the Public Works Yard and will be held there until an appropriate use can be found for it. Council Minutes February 12, 2008 Page 12 of 12 1900 ADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENT - 8:10 p.m. _______________________________ G. Robson, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ C. Marlo, Corporate Officer