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District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING November 24, 2009 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Meeting held on November 24, 2009 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 E. Daykin J. Rule,
Chief Administrative Officer Councillor C. Ashlie 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 M. Morden Services Councillor C. Speirs 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 ORDER 200 OPENING PRAYERS Pastor Harry Loewen, East Ridge Community Fellowship 300 INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
801 2010 Council Meeting Schedule 400 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The agenda was adopted with the addition of Item 801.
Council Minutes November 24, 2009 Page 2 of 15 500 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 501 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 10, 2009. R/09-462 501 Minutes Regular Council
It was moved and seconded November 10, 2009 That the m minutes of the Regul inutes Regular Council Meeting of ar November 10, 2009 be adopted as circulated circulated. CARRIED 502 Minutes
of the Public Hearing of November 17, 2009 R/09-463 Minutes Public Hearing It was moved and seconded November 17, 2009 That the minutes of the Public Hearing of November 17 17, 200
, 2009 be received received. CARRIED 503 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of November 3, 6, 10, 16, and 17(2), 2009. R/09-464 Minutes Development Agmt It was
moved and seconded Committee That the minutes of the Deve Development Agreements Committee lopment Meetings of November 3, 6, 10, 16, and 17(2) 2), 200 , 2009 be received. CARRIED 600
PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil 700 DELEGATIONS 701 Spirit of Community Awards -Ian Brooks, Chair, Maple Ridge Social Planning Advi Advisory Committee sory Mr. Brooks
presented Spirit of Community Awards to Dan McLeod, Panago Pizza, Don Sheppard, Fuller Watson, and Shanti Ang.
Council Minutes November 24, 2009 Page 3 of 15 800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 801 2010 Council Meeting Schedule Staff report dated November 17, 2009 recommending adoption of the 2010 Council
Meeting Schedule as presented. R/09-465 2010 Council Meeting Schedule It was moved and seconded That the 2010 Council meeting schedule attached to the staff report dated November 17,
2009 be adopted. R/09-466 2010 Council Meeting Schedule It was moved and seconded That the 2010 Council meeting schedule be amended to reschedule the August 30 Council Workshop, Closed
Council and Committee of the Whole meetings to August 9 and to reschedule the August 31 Public Hea Hearing and Council Meeting ring to August 10. DEFEATED Mayor Daykin, Councillor Ashlie,
Councillor Dueck, Councillor Hogarth, Councillor King, Councillor Speirs – OPPOSED MOTION CARRIED Councillor Morden -OPPOSED 900 CORRESPONDENCE – Nil
Council Minutes November 24, 2009 Page 4 of 15 1000 BY BY-LA LAWS WS Note: Items 1001 to 1003.2 are from the Public Hearing of November 17, 2009 Bylaws for Second and Third Readings
1001 RZ/104/06, 10578 245B Street & 10601 Jackson Road 1001.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6697 6697-2009 To amend the conservation area from Low/Medium Density
Residential to Conservation Second and third readings R/09-467 RZ/104/06 BL No. 6697-2009 It was moved and seconded Second and third That Bylaw No. 6697 6697-2009 be given second and
third readings. CARRIED 1001.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6698 -2009 To rezone from RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential)
to permit the subdivision of approximately 18 single family lots Second and third readings R/09-468 Rz/104/06 BL No. 6698-2009 It was moved and seconded Second and third That Bylaw
No. 6698 -2009 be given second and third readings. CARRIED 1002 RZ/026/07, 23616 132 Avenue 1002.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw N No. 6694 o. 6694-2009 To adjust
conservation boundaries Second and third readings
Council Minutes November 24, 2009 Page 5 of 15 R/09-469 RZ/026/07 BL No. 6694-2009 It was moved and seconded Second and third That Bylaw No. 6694 6694-2009 be given second and third
readings. CARRIED 1002.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6695 6695-2009 To rezone from RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) and R-1 (Residential
District) to permit the development of 12 townhouses and one single family lot. Second and third readings R/09-470 RZ/026/07 BL No. 6695-2009 It was moved and seconded Second and third
That Bylaw No. 6695 6695-2009 be given second and third readings. CARRIED 1003 RZ/015/09 09, 13 , 887/13893 Silver Valley Road & 13910 232 Street 1003.1 Maple Ridge Official Community
Plan Amending Bylaw No. 66 6657 57 57-2009 To adjust boundaries from Open Space, Low Density Urban and Low/Medium Density Residential to Low Density Urban, Open Space, and Low/Medium
Density Residential Second and third readings R/09-471 RZ/015/09 BL No. 6657-2009 It was moved and seconded Second and third That Bylaw No. 6657 6657-2009 be given second and third
readings. CARRIED
Council Minutes November 24, 2009 Page 6 of 15 1003.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6658 -2009 To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential)
and RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) to permit the future subdivision of approximately 33 single family lots. Second and third readings R/09-472 RZ/015/09 BL No.
6658-2009 It was moved and seconded Second and third That Bylaw No. 6658 -2009 be given second and third readings. CARRIED Bylaws for Final Reading 1004 RZ/041/09, 12905 and 12930 246
Street Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6683 3-2009 Staff report dated November 13, 2009 recommending final reading To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-2 (One
Family Suburban Residential) to permit subdivision into 4 suburban single family lots not less than 1 acre each. Final reading R/09-473 RZ/041/09 BL No. 6683-2009 It was moved and seconded
Final reading That Bylaw No. 6683 3-2009 be adopted. CARRIED Councillor King, Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes –
November 16, 2009
Council Minutes November 24, 2009 Page 7 of 15 R/09-474 Minutes COW It was moved and seconded November 16, 2009 That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of November 16,
2009 be received. CARRIED Public Works and Development Services 1101 RZ/040/09, 24554 102 Avenue (Lower Jackson Farm) & Lot A LMP 42378 at 100 Avenue and 248 Street (Upper Jackson Farm),
Application to Metro Vancouver Regional District to Amend Regional Context Statement Staff report dated November 9, 2009 recommending that Metro Vancouver be requested to accept an
amendment to the Regional Context Statement and to the land use designation as in the Official Community Plan. The Director of Planning advised that the application forwarded to Metro
Vancouver will include the 1st reading report as well as accompanying material. R/09-475 RZ/040/09 Request to amend It was moved and seconded Regional Context Statement That the Metro
Vancouver Regional District be requested to accept an amendment to the Regional Context Statement and the land use designation as shown on Schedule “B” of the Maple Ridge O Official
Community Plan for the subject property fficial located at 100 Avenue and 248 Street – Upper Jackson Farm. CARRIED Councillor Ashlie and Councillor King -OPPOSED
Council Minutes November 24, 2009 Page 8 of 15 1102 RZ/044/09, 11213, 11247, 11263, 11299 and 11333 240 Street, RS RS-3 to C C-1 and RM RM-1 Staff report dated November 10, 2009 recommending
that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6684-2009 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6685-2009 and Bylaw No. 6696-2009 to permit the construction of a commercial/mixed
use building and 165 townhouses be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/09-476 RZ/044/09 BL No. 6684-2009 It was moved and seconded BL No. 6685-2009 BL No. 6696-2009
First reading 1. That Bylaw No. 6684 4-2009 be given first readin reading and be g forwarded to Public Hearing; 2. That in accordance with Section 879 of the Local Government Act opportunity
for early and on on-going consultation has been provided by way of posting Bylaw No. 6684 4-2009 on the municipal website and requiring that the applicant host a Development Information
meeting, and Council considers it unnecessary to provide any further consultation opportunities, except by way of a public hearing on the bylaw; 3. That Bylaw No. 6684 4-2009 be considered
in conjunction with the Cap Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management ital Plan; 4. That it be confirmed that Bylaw No. 6684 4-2009 is consistent with the Capital Expenditure Plan
and Waste Management Plan; 5. That Bylaw No. 6685 5-2009 and Bylaw No. 6696 6696-2009 be given first reading and be f forwarded to Public Hearing; orwarded and that the following terms
and conditions be met prior to final reading: i. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant and receipt of the deposit of security as outlined in the Agreement;
ii. Amen Amendment to Schedule “B” and “C” of the Official dment Community Plan; iii. Registration of a geotechnical report as a Restrictive Covenant which addresses the suitability
of the site for the proposed development; iv. Registration of a “Housing Agreement” stating t that hat the apartments units above the commercial building will be restricted to residential
rental units;
Council Minutes November 24, 2009 Page 9 of 15 v. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant protecting the parking dedicated to the residential rental units; vi. Registration of a Restrictive
Covenant fo for the habitat r protection areas outside the dedicated park area vii. A Statutory right of way plan and agreement for municipal services must be registered at the Land
Title office; viii. A Statutory right of way plan and agreement for the multi multi-purpose trai trail on strata property must be l registered at the Land Title Office; ix. Road dedication
as required; x. Park dedication as required; xi. Consolidation of the development site; xii. Removal of the existing buildings; xiii. Registration of a Restrictive Covena Covenant protecting
the nt Visitor parking on the townhouse strata lot. CARRIED 1103 AL/060/09, 23589 and 23571 Lougheed Highway Staff report dated November 9, 2009 requesting direction to staff whether
application AL/060/09 to exclude 3.5 hectares (8.9 acres) of land from the Agricultural Land Reserve should or should not go forward to the Agricultural Land Commission (“ALC”) and
recommending that the application not be forwarded to the ALC. R/09-477 AL/060/09 It was moved and seconded That Applica Application AL/060/09 not be authorized to go forward to tion
the Agricultural Land Commission Commission. CARRIED Councillor Hogarth -OPPOSED
Council Minutes November 24, 2009 Page 10 of 15 1104 DP/DVP/058/09, 20611 Lougheed Highway Staff report dated November 4, 2009 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to
sign and seal DVP/058/09 to vary the height of a front entry element and further that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DP/058/09 in support of a renovation and expansion
of the Honda dealership building. R/09-478 DVP/058/09 DP/058/09 It was moved and seconded Sign and seal That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/058/09 respecting
property located at 20611 Lougheed Highway; and further That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DP/05 8/09. CARRIED 1105 DVP/037/08, 24369 126 Avenue Staff report
dated November 6, 2009 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/037/08 to reduce minimum lot width and to vary road carriageway width. The Manager
of Legislative Services advised that no correspondence was received on this item. R/09-479 DVP/037/08 Sign and seal It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authorized
to sign and seal DVP/037/08 respecting property located at 24369 126 Avenue. venue. CARRIED Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED
Council Minutes November 24, 2009 Page 11 of 15 1106 Santa Claus Parade and Christmas Festival in the Park Staff report dated November 2, 2009 recommending that the use of municipal
streets be authorized for the annual Santa Clause Parade and Christmas Festival in the Park on Saturday, December 5, 2009. R/09-480 Use of Streets Santa Claus Parade It was moved and
seconded Christmas Festival In the Park That use of municipal streets be authorized for the annual Santa Claus Parade and Christmas F Festival in the Park on estival Saturday, December
5, 2009, provided the conditions outlined in Schedule ‘A’ attached to the staff report dated November 2, 2009 are met. CARRIED 1107 Bicycle Advisory Committee Bylaw No. 6682 2-2009
Staff report dated October 7, 2009 recommending that the Bicycle Advisory Committee Bylaw No. 6682-2009 to include an additional citizen at large representative for the City of Pitt
Meadows be given first, second and third readings. R/09-481 Bicycle Advisory Committee It was moved and seconded BL No. 6682-2009 Three readings That Bylaw No. 6682 2-2009 be given
first, second and third readings. CARRIED Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police) 1131 Development Cost Charges Imposition Amending Bylaw No. 6 6705 05 05-2009
Staff report dated October 29, 2009 recommending that Maple Ridge Development Cost Charges Imposition Amending Bylaw No. 6705-2009 to amend development cost charges be given first,
second and third readings.
Council Minutes November 24, 2009 Page 12 of 15 The General Manager, Corporate and Financial Services advised on the review procedure for development cost charges. R/09-482 BL No. 6705-2009
Three readings It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6705 6705-2009 be given f first, second and third irst, readings; That staff be instructed to fo forward Bylaw No. 6705 rward
6705-2009 to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval, and That staff be instructed to amend the 2009 2009-2013 Financial Plan Bylaw to align the proposed Development Cost Imposition
Charge Amending Bylaw No. 6705 6705-2009. CARRIED Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED 1132 Adjustments to 2009 Collector’s Roll Staff report dated November 2, 2009 submitting information on
changes to the 2009 Collector’s Roll through the issuance of Supplementary/PAAB Rolls 06, 07 and 08. For information only Co Community Development and Recreation Service mmunity -Nil
Correspondence – Nil Other Committee Issues – Nil 1200 STAFF REPORTS – Nil 1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL – Nil
Council Minutes November 24, 2009 Page 13 of 15 1400 MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Daykin attended the opening of a new multi-cultural services centre at the Family Education and Support Centre
and an appreciation luncheon for the volunteers of the Cythera House Thrift Store. He also attended a meeting of the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association and a Metro
Vancouver Solid Waste Dialogue forum. He encouraged all residents to think about purchasing gifts with less packaging, consume less and recycle and reuse more during the Christmas Season.
Mayor Daykin reminded residents that the Christmas Farmer’s Market will be held on November 5th to coincide with the Santa Claus Parade and the Christmas Festival in the Park. 1500
COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS Councillor Ashlie Councillor Ashlie participated in the Remembrance Day ceremony and attended a meeting of the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association.
She reminded residents that the 2010 Olympic Torch run will come through Maple Ridge on February 8. Councillor Ashlie also attended the Maple Ridge Community Foundation Awards and a
Community Action for Seniors' Independence (“CASI”) meeting. She spoke to the fundraising efforts of the Maple Ridge Chapter of the Soroptimist Foundation. Councillor Speirs Councillor
Speirs attend the Remembrance Day ceremony. He attended a Metro Vancouver Solid Waste presentation, the Family and Education Support Centre’s opening of its multi-cultural centre and
meetings of the Lower Mainland Local Government Association and the Municipal Insurance Association. Councillor Speirs reminded residents of a conference on November 28 being hosted
by the Community Heritage Commission and the annual sale on November 29 by the Whonnock Beavers at the Whonnock Lake Centre. Councillor Dueck Councillor Dueck attended an Arts Council
meeting and the grand opening of the Maple Heights townhouse complex. Councillor Morden Councillor Morden attended the Remembrance Day ceremony, a Chamber of Commerce meeting and a
Community Action for Seniors' Independence (“CASI”) meeting. He reminded residents of several upcoming community events including the opening night for the play “Rent” at Garibaldi
Secondary School, the Garibaldi Art Show at the ACT, a Chamber of Commerce November Business Mixer, the November 27 start for Operation
Council Minutes November 24, 2009 Page 14 of 15 Red Nose and the 7th Annual Country Christmas Concert hosted by Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services. Councillor Hogarth Councillor
Hogarth attended the Remembrance Day ceremony. He also attended a Metro Vancouver Solid Waste presentation and a Maple Ridge Advisory Committee on Accessibility Issues meeting. He encouraged
residents to volunteer for various organizations within the municipality. Councillor King Councillor King attended the Remembrance Day ceremony. She also attended meetings of the Agricultural
Advisory Committee and the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Bicycle Advisory Committee. She spoke to a donation made on behalf of the DaCosta family to the Maple Ridge Public Library through
the Frank Cowen Foundation, Cowen’s Read-A-Thon Program. 1600 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil 1700 NOTIC NOTICES OF MOTION ES AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS – Nil 1800 QUESTIONS
FROM THE PUBLIC Betty von Hardenberg on Ms. von Hardenberg asked whether amendments to the regional context statement pertaining to the Jackson Farm issue will trigger a public hearing.
She also asked what the exact wording of the amendment of the regional context statement will be and whether background documents relating to the request will also be forwarded to Metro
Vancouver and if so, when the information will be sent. Mayor Daykin advised that staff will provide him with information pertaining to the triggering of a Public Hearing. The Director
of Planning clarified that the amendment going to Metro Vancouver is not a text amendment but a mapping amendment which requires recognition by Metro Vancouver. She also advised on
the documents and information which will be provided to Metro Vancouver. The Manager of Legislative Services advised that documents forwarded to Metro Vancouver will be available to
the public.
Council Minutes November 24, 2009 Page 15 of 15 1900 ADJOURNM ADJOURNMENT ENT – 8:36 p.m. _______________________________ E. Daykin, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________
C. Marlo, Corporate Officer