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District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING January 12, 2010 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Meeting held on January 12, 2010 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 Brad Holliman, Word in Action Church 300 INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS 1201 Final Authorizing
Resolution for 108th Avenue and the Issuance of Expropriation Notice
Council Minutes January 12, 2010 Page 2 of 12 400 AP APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA PROVAL The agenda was approved with the addition of Item 1201 500 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 501 Minutes
of the Regular Council Meeting of December 15, 2009 R/2010-028 501 Minutes Regular Council It was moved and seconded December 15, 2009 That the m minutes of the Regular Council Meeting
of inutes December 15, 2009 be adopted as circulated circulated. CARRIED 502 Minutes of the Council Business Planning Meetings of November 30 and December 1, 2009 R/2010-029 Minutes
Council Business It was moved and seconded Planning That the minutes of the Council Business Planning Meetings of November 30, 2009 and December 1, 2009 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED
503 Minutes of the Public Hearing of December 15, 2009 R/2010-030 Minutes Public Hearing It was moved and seconded December 15, 2009 That the minutes of the Public Hearing of December
15, 2009 be received received. CARRIED
Council Minutes January 12, 2010 Page 3 of 12 504 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of December 10, 15, 18, 21(2), 23(2), 24(2), 2009. R/2010-031 Minutes Development
Agmt It was moved and seconded Committee That the Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of December 10, 15, 18, 21(2), 23(2), 24(2), 2009 be received. CARRIED 600
PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUE REQUEST OF COUNCIL ST – Nil 700 DELEGATIONS 701 Residents for Smart Shopping -Leslie Sofarelli, Ruth Watkins Watkins, Jurgen Eichmann Ms. Watkins, representative
for Residents for Smart Shopping, spoke to the need for greater shopping and conveniences in Maple Ridge to encourage residents to shop locally. She expressed concern pertaining to
the ongoing residential growth in the Albion area with no planning as to where families will shop and the imbalance between the residential and commercial/industrial tax base. She also
expressed concern with the timeline of the Albion Area Plan and requested that the process be expedited. 702 Spirit of BC Community Committee -Bonnie Telup, Kyle McLellan McLellan,
Cheryl Johnson , Ms. Telup gave a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the history of the bid for the 2010 Olympics, spoke to the involvement of the communities of Maple Ridge and Pitt
Meadows and summarized the Legacy Projects. She invited all residents to attend the broadcast of the Olympic Opening Ceremonies at the Act on February 12. Ms. Johnson spoke to the initiative
to “Live Red” to support Canadian athletes during the Olympics.
Council Minutes January 12, 2010 Page 4 of 12 Mr. McLelland displayed an official Olympic Torch. He announced that the Torch Run will come to Maple Ridge on February 8 and advised on
the activities planned to coincide with the event. He also advised that the Paralympic Torch Relay will come through Maple Ridge on March 10 and encouraged all residents to come out
to both torch runs 800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – Nil 900 CORRESPONDENCE – Nil 1000 BY BY-LAWS Bylaws for Final Reading 1001 Maple Ridge 2010 2010-2014 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 6708 -2009
To establish the 2010-2014 Financial Plan Final reading R/2010-032 BL No. 6708-2009 Final reading It was moved and seconded That Bylaw N No. 6708 o. -2009 be adopted. CARRIED 1002 Maple
Ridge Dog Pound and Dog Control Amending Bylaw No. 6693 6693-2009 To provide for a reduced license fee for dogs acquired after August 1st of any given year Final reading R/2010-033
BL No. 6693-2009 Final reading It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6693 6693-2009 be adopted. CARRIED
Council Minutes January 12, 2010 Page 5 of 12 COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes – December 14, 2009 R/2010-034 Minutes COW It was moved and seconded
December 14, 2009 That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of December 14, 2009 be received. CARRIED Public Works and Development Services 1101 RZ/078/09, 22525, 22515,
22505, 22491 Brown Avenue, RS RS-1 to RM RM-2 Staff report dated December 15, 2009 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6707-2009 to permit construction of a fourstorey,
wood frame, 77 unit residential apartment building be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2010-035 RZ/078/09 BL No. 6707-2009 It was moved and seconded First reading
1. That Bylaw No. 6707 6707-2009 be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and 2. That the following terms and conditions be met prior to final reading: i. Approval
from the Ministry of Transportation; ii ii. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement including the deposit of security as outlined in the Agreement; iii. Road dedication as required;
iv. Consolidation of the development site; v. Removal of the existing buildings; vi. Registration of a Restri Restrictive Covenant protecting the ctive Visitor Parking. CARRIED
Council Minutes January 12, 2010 Page 6 of 12 1102 Excess Capacity/Extended Services Agreement LC 138/09, 20636 Tyner Avenue Staff report dated January 4, 2010 recommending that Latecomer
Charges be imposed and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal Latecomer Agreement LC 138/09. R/2010-036 Latecomer Agreement It was moved and seconded LC 138/09 That
with respect to the development of lands located at 20636 Tyner Avenue, be it resolved: 1. That the cost to provi provide the excess or extended services de is, in whole or in part,
excessive to the municipality and that the cost to provide these services shall be paid by the owner of the land being developed; and 2. That Latecomer Charges be imposed for such excess
or exten extended services on the parcels and in the amounts as ded set out in the staff report dated January 4, 2010; and further 3. That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign
and seal Excess Capacity Latecomer Agreement LC 138/09 with the developer of the said land lands. s. CARRIED 1103 Olympic Torch Relay Staff report dated January 4, 2010 recommending
the use of municipal streets be authorized for the Olympic Torch Relay, on Monday, February 8, 2010.
Council Minutes January 12, 2010 Page 7 of 12 R/2010-037 Use of Streets Olympic Torch Relay It was moved and seconded That use of municipal streets be authorized for the Olympic Torch
Relay on Monday, February 8, 2010, provided the conditions outlined in Schedule ‘A’ attached to the staff report dated January 4, 2010 are met. CARRIED Financial an and Corporate Services
(including Fire and Police) d 1131 Adjustments to the 2009 Collector’s Roll Staff report dated December 11, 2009 submitting information on changes to the 2009 Collector’s Roll through
the issuance of Supplementary/PAAB Roll 09. For information only 1132 Adjustments to the 2009 Collector’s Roll Staff report dated December 31, 2009 submitting information on changes
to the 2009 Collector’s Roll through the issuance of Supplementary/PAAB Roll 10. For information only Community D Development and Recreation Service evelopment 1151 North Fraser Therapeutic
Riding Association Request to Locate an Indoor Ring at the Albion Fairgrounds Staff report dated December 16, 2009 recommending that staff be directed to proceed with research into
the feasibility of locating an indoor riding ring and stables at the Albion Fairgrounds as requested by the North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association.
Council Minutes January 12, 2010 Page 8 of 12 R/2010-038 Indoor Riding Ring At Albion It was moved and seconded That, on the recommendation of the Parks and Leisure Services Commission,
staff be directed to proceed with research into the feasibility of locating an indoor riding ring and stables at the Albion Fairgrounds as requested by the North Fraser Therapeutic
Riding Association in the fashion de described in the staff report dated December 16, 2009 scribed including: 1. advertising the intent to lease in accordance with the Community Charter;
2. endorsement being received from the Fairgrounds Advisory Committee, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Agricultural As Association and other current users of the sociation facility; 3.
an acceptable design and construction agreement being entered into; 4. an appropriate lease agreement being prepared for consideration by the Parks and Leisure Services Commission.
CARRIED 1152 Sil Silver Valley Parks ver – Proposed Naming Staff report dated January 4, 2010 recommending that staff be authorized to name neighbourhood parks in the Silver Valley
Neighbourhood after specific trees and vegetation. R/2010-039 Proposed Parks Naming – Silver It was moved and seconded Valley Parks That staff be authorized to name neighbourhood parks
in the Silver Valley Neighbourhood after specific trees and vegetation as contained in the staff report dated January 4, 2010. CARRIED
Council Minutes January 12, 2010 Page 9 of 12 Correspondence – Nil Other Committee Issues – Nil 1200 STAFF REPORTS 1201 Final Authorizing Resolution for 108 th Avenue and the Issuance
of Expropriation Notice Staff report dated January 6, 2010 recommending that a road expropriation action in order to obtain the full road right-of-way for 108th Avenue in the Albion
Area be approved. R/2010-040 Issuance of Expropriation Notice It was moved and seconded 108th Avenue BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the District of Maple Ridge, pursuant to Section
18 of th the Expropriation Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 125, as the Approving Authority for the expropriation contemplated in the Expropriation Notice dated November 24, 2009 registered in
the Lower Mainland Land Title Office under number BB1124624, with no inquiry being available pursuant to that Act since the expropriation is for the vailable purpose of a linear development,
does approve that expropriation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Corporate Officer is authorized and directed to: Sign and seal a Certificate of Approval of Expropriation in Form 5
under Section 18(2) of the Expropriation Act Act; Give notice of the approval of the expropriation under Section 18 of the Expropriation Act Act; Pay into Court the payment required
under Section 20 of the Expropriation Act and give noti notice of the payment into Court, ce together with a copy of the appraisal report(s); Sign and seal the Vesting Notice in Form
9 under Section 23 of the Expropriation Act Act; and ;
Council Minutes January 12, 2010 Page 10 of 12 File or cause to be filed the Vesting Notice in the Land Title Office and give notice of it under Section 20 of the Expropriation Act Act.
CARRIED 1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL – Nil 1400 MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Daykin Mayor Daykin wished all residents a Happy New Year. He attended the CP Rail Holiday Train event
and a luncheon at the Asante Center. Mayor Daykin encouraged residents to attend a Metro Vancouver hosted public meeting to be held at the ECRA Centre on January 13 as a forum to gather
feedback on the draft Regional Growth Strategy. 1500 COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS Councillor Hogarth ouncillor Councillor Hogarth wished all residents a Happy New Year. Councillor Dueck Councillor
Dueck wished everyone a Happy New Year. Councillor Ashlie Councillor Ashlie attended meetings of the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission and the Social Planning
Advisory Committee. Councillor Speirs Councillor Speirs attended a meeting of the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission. He advised of a rally to be held on January
20 to support Extra Foods employees. Councillor Morden Councillor Morden wished all a Happy New Year. He attended meetings of the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society and the Downtown Maple
Ridge Business Improvement Association. Councillor Morden volunteered at the Christmas Haven.
Council Minutes January 12, 2010 Page 11 of 12 Councillor King Councillor King wished all a Happy New Year. She attended the CP Rail Holiday Train event and meetings of the Fraser Valley
Regional Library and the Social Planning Advisory Committee. 1600 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil 1700 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS – Nil 1800 QUESTIONS FROM
THE PUBLIC Diana Williams Ms. Williams asked whether the downtown area of Maple Ridge will be taken into consideration during the planning process for the Albion Area and whether it
is wise to build in the Albion Area when the downtown area is showing signs of trouble. She also asked if Council is concerned about and committed to, the protection of farmland and
whether the general public will be involved in the Albion Plan process. Mayor Daykin advised that it is critical for the general public to be involved in the process. Andre Schneider
Mr. Schneider asked whether Council has considered leaving the Albion Flats green and proceed instead with facilitating and creating zoning to establish shopping in the downtown core.
Rod Smelser Mr. Smelser asked whether sidewalks and adequate lighting will be installed along 216th Street between Dewdney Truck and the Lougheed Highway, expressing concern for pedestrian
safety along that portion of 216th. Mayor Daykin suggested that Mr. Smelser meet with the General Manager, Public Works and Development Services for further discussion.
Council Minutes January 12, 2010 Page 12 of 12 Stuart Pledge Mr. Pledge questioned the rationale for the reduction in Development Cost Charges. He also asked why Council has asked Metro
Vancouver to increase the urban area in the draft regional growth strategy. The General Manager, Corporate and Financial Services explained the cost adjustment in the Development Cost
Charges. Mayor Daykin advised on the urban designation in the draft regional growth strategy. Gerry P Pinel nel Mr. Pinel asked if everyone understood the implications of climate change
on food supply. He also asked if the term “peak oil” was understood and explained the link between food supply and the price of crude oil. He asked where food will be grown should all
our land be paved over. 1900 ADJOURNMENT -8:16 p.m. _______________________________ E. Daykin, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ C. Marlo, Corporate Officer