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Home My WebLink About2008-04-22 Council Meeting Minutes.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING April 22, 2008 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Meeting held on April 22, 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 R. Riach, Acting Corporate Officer 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 ORDER 200 OPENING PRAYERS Pastor Gerard Booy, Haney Presbyterian Church 300 INTRODUCTION OFADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS 400 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The agenda was approved as circulated. Council Minutes April 22, 2008 Page 2 of 11 500 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 501 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 8, 2008 R/08-170 501 Minutes Council It was moved and seconded April 8, 2008 That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 8, 2008 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 502 Minutes of the Public Hearing of April 15, 2008 R/08-171 502 Minutes Public Hearing It was moved and seconded April 15, 2008 That the minutes of the Public Hearing of April 15, 2008 be received. CARRIED 503 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of April 4, 9, 11(2) and 14, 2008 R/08-172 503 Minutes Development Agmts It was moved and seconded Committee That the minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of April 4, 9, 11(2) and 14, 2008 be received. CARRIED Council Minutes April 22, 2008 Page 3 of 11 600 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL 601 Alouette Rivers Flood Management Task Force Summary - Councillor Ken Stewart, Task Force Chair Councillor Stewart gave a PowerPoint presentation providing a detailed summary of the process carried out by the Alouette Rivers Flood Management Task Force to obtain public feedback, identify issues and bring forward recommendations on how to coordinate and manage the Alouette Rivers' flood plain. He acknowledged the work done by the Flood Management Task Force members, local residents and District staff. 602 Community Safety Officer Program Implementation Report P. Gill, General Manager, Corporate and Financial Services The General Manager, Corporate and Financial Services gave a PowerPoint presentation providing an overview of the Community Safety Officer Program and outlining the history of the development of the program, recommendations as to how the program will be implemented in the community and funding for the program. 700 DELEGATIONS 701 Maple Ridge -Pitt Meadows Volunteer Centre Presentation - Rhonda O'Grady, Community Volunteer Developer Ms. O'Grady provided a PowerPoint presentation outlining the purpose and the initiatives of the Volunteer Maple Ridge -Pitt Meadows network. She announced that April 27 to May 3 was National Volunteer Week. 800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 801 130 Ave Road Maintenance/Paving Consideration of a resolution to direct staff to do some interim grading of that portion of 130 Avenue located west of the intersection of Mill Street and 130 Avenue until such time as the policy for private driveways constructed on dedicated municipal roads is approved by Council. Council Minutes April 22, 2008 Page 4 of 11 R/08-173 130 Avenue Road Maintenance/ It was moved and seconded Paving That staff be directed to take appropriate steps to do some interim grading of that portion of 130 Avenue located west of the intersection of Mill Street and 130 Avenue until such time as the policy for private driveways constructed on dedicated municipal roads is developed and approved by Council. CARRIED 900 CORRESPONDENCE - N i I 1000 BY-LAWS Note: Items 1001 to 1002 are from the Public Hearing of April 15, 2008 Bylaws for Second and Third Reading 1001 RZ/045/06/, 11566 224th Street Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6527-2007 To rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to CRM (Commercial/Residential) to permit the construction of a four storey apartment building Second and third readings R/08-174 RZ/045/06 BL No. 6527-2007 It was moved and seconded Second and third That Bylaw No. 6527-2007 be given second and third readings. CARRIED Council Minutes April 22, 2008 Page 5 of 11 1002 RZ/109/07, 22953 & 22965 Dewdney Trunk Road Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6542-2008 To rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to C-2 (Community Commercial) to permit a two -storey commercial building Second and third readings R/08-175 RZ/109/07 BL No. 6542-2008 It was moved and seconded Second and third That Bylaw No. 6542-2008 be given second and third readings. CARRIED Bylaws for Final Reading 1003 RZ/034/07, 10529 and 10579 245B Street Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6505-2007 Staff report dated April 15, 2008 recommending final reading To rezone from RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to RS-1b (One Family Urban [Medium Density] Residential) to permit a 9 lot subdivision Final reading R/08-176 RZ/034/07 BL No. 6505-2007 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6505-2007 be adopted. CARRIED COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes - April 14, 2008 R/08-177 Minutes COW It was moved and seconded April 14, 2008 That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of April 14, 2008 be received. CARRIED Council Minutes April 22, 2008 Page 6 of 11 Public Works and Development Services 1101 RZ/103/06, 24930 110 Avenue, IRS-3 to RS-1b Staff report dated April 3, 2008 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6563-2008 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6564-2008 to permit a 10 lot subdivision be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/08-178 RZ/103/06 BL No. 6563-2008 It was moved and seconded BL No. 6564-2008 First reading 1. That Bylaw No. 6563-2008 be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; 2. That in accordance with Section 879 of the Local Government Act opportunity for early and on -going consultation has been provided by way of posting Bylaw No. 6563-2008 on the municipal website, and Council considers it unnecessary to provide any further consultation opportunities, except by way of holding a public meeting on the bylaw; 3. That Bylaw No. 6563-2008 be considered in conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 4. That it be confirmed that Bylaw No. 6563-2008 is consistent with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 5. That Bylaw No. 6564-2008 be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and 6. That the following terms and conditions be met prior to final reading: i) Payment of equivalent construction costs associated with the future equestrian trail being relocated to Kanaka Creek Park; ii) Park dedication as required. CARRIED Mayor Robson - OPPOSED Council Minutes April 22, 2008 Page 7 of 11 1102 DP/107/07, Kingston Street; Legal: Lot 57, D.L.: 280, Plan: 63220, PID: 001-059-513 Staff report dated April 4, 2008 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DP/107/07 to permit development of an industrial buildingfor warehouse and office use. R/08-179 DP/107/07 Sign and seal It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DP/107/07 respecting property located at Lot 57, Plan: 63220, PID: 001-059-513 on Kingston Street. CARRIED 1103 DVP/034/07, 10529 and 10579 245B Street Staff report dated March 27, 2008 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/034/07 to vary side yard setback requirements and accessory building height on one lot. R/08-180 DVP/034/07 Sign and seal It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/034/07 respecting property located at 10529 and 10579 245 B Street. CARRIED 1104 SD/034/07, 5% Money in Lieu of Parkland Dedication, 10529 and 10579 245B Street Staff report dated March 28, 2008 recommending that the owner of the subject property pay an amount that is not less than $56,250. Council Minutes April 22, 2008 Page 8 of 11 R/08-181 SD/034/07 5% Money in Lieu Of Parkland It was moved and seconded That pursuant to Council's policy regarding 5% Parkland Dedication or payment of Money in Lieu, be it resolved that the owner of land proposed for subdivision at 10529 245B Street and 10579 245B Street, under application SD/034/07, shall pay to the District of Maple Ridge an amount that is not less than $56,250.00. CARRIED Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police 1131 Disbursements for the month ended March 31, 2008 Staff report dated April 7, 2008 recommending that the disbursements for March 2008 be approved. R/08-182 Disbursements March 2008 It was moved and seconded That the disbursements as listed below for the month ended March 31, 2008 now be approved. General $6,925,501. Payroll $1,150,472. Purchase Card $ 96,178. $8,172,151. CARRIED 1132 Implementation of Community Safety Officer Program Staff report dated April 11, 2008 recommending that the Community Safety Officer Program and related measures be implemented. Council Minutes April 22, 2008 Page 9 of 11 R/08-183 Community Safety Officer Program It was moved and seconded That the implementation of the Community Safety Officer (CSO) Program and related measures outlined in the staff report dated April 11, 2008 be approved. CARRIED Community Development and Recreation Service - Nil Correspondence - Nil Other Committee Issues - N i I 1200 STAFF REPORTS - N i I 1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL "Gravel Agreement" (from the March 10, 2008 Closed Council) RFP-CL07-046 - Real Estate Brokerage Services for Development of District Owned Land (from the April 14, 200 Closed Council) 1400 MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Robson advised that a Council Workshop Meeting had been attended by Metro Vancouver representatives to speak to the Metro Vancouver draft Livable Region Strategic Plan. He also advised that a meeting to address transportation issues will be scheduled with TransLink. Council Minutes April 22, 2008 Page 10 of 11 1500 COUNCILLORS' REPORTS Councillor Hogarth Councillor Hogarth attended meetings of the Economic Advisory Committee and the Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility Issues. He participated in a tour of the new Maple Ridge bus loop with the Accessibility Issues Committee. Councillor Hogarth also attended the Smart Growth Conference and Awards Luncheon and a Council of Councils meeting. He reminded all of the Earth Day celebrations being held in Memorial park on April 261h. Councillor Dueck Councillor Dueck attended the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Maple Ridge 10th Annual Charity Presentation Night. She advised that the Maple Ridge Community Foundation will be holding its Citizen of the Year event on May 1st. Councillor Daykin Councillor Daykin attended an Economic Advisory Committee meeting and a Council of Councils meeting. He encouraged residents to attend the Metro Vancouver presentation on draft strategies for a solid waste plan being held at the ACT on April 30 and reminded all of the Earth Day events being held in Memorial Park on April 26th. Councillor Kind Councillor King attended a Metro Vancouver Housing Committee meeting and a Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting. She reminded all of upcoming weekend events which included the Farmers' Market, Race the Ridge bicycle race and criterium and the release of chum at the 256 Street hatchery. Councillor Speirs Councillor Speirs attended the Pitt Meadows Airport Society Annual General Meeting, a Council of Councils meeting and a Tourism meeting. He advised that Spirit Banners will be revealed at the ACT on April 25th and encouraged all to attend Earth Day celebrations and the Farmers' Market on April 26th. Councillor Stewart Councillor Stewart attended a Council of Councils meeting, a workshop on elder abuse and the Pitt Meadows Airport Society Annual General Meeting. Council Minutes April 22, 2008 Page 11 of 11 1600 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT - N i I 1700 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS - N i I 1800 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC - N i I 1900 ADJOURNMENT - 8:30 p.m. G. Robson, Mayor Certified Correct R. Riach, Acting Corporate Officer