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District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING May 11, 2010 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Meeting held on May 11, 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 Les Warriner – Living Way Foursquare Church 300 INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS 1201 Development Cost
Charge Imposition Bylaw No. 6705 6705-2009 400 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The agenda was approved with the addition of Item 1201
Council Minutes May 11, 2010 Page 2 of 14 500 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 501 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 27, 2010 R/2010-259 501 Minutes Regular Council It was
moved and seconded April 27, 2010 That the m minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of inutes April 27, 2010 be adopted as circulated circulated. CARRIED 502 Minutes of the Development
Agreements Committee Meetings of April 22 and April 23(2), 2010 R/2010-260 Minutes Development Agmt It was moved and seconded Committee That the minutes of the Development Agreements
Committee Meetings of April 22 and April 23(2), 2010 be received. CARRIED 600 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL 601 Awards to Ridge Meadows RCMP Officers -Superintendent Dave
Walsh, Officer In Charge, Ridge Meadows RCMP Superintendent Walsh presented Ridge Meadows RCMP officers recently receiving awards and commendations for their service to the community.
Awards for recognition for a record number of drunk driving arrests were presented to Constables Kyle Sametz, Tony Eeftink, Mitch Gordon, Glen Porter and Patrick Russell. Commanding
Officer’s commendations for exemplary service and bravery were presented to Corporal Dave Ewert and Constables Michael Turner, Amanda Priest, Jodi Lymburner and Peter MacDonald.
Council Minutes May 11, 2010 Page 3 of 14 700 DELEGATIONS 701 Welco Welcome Wagon me -80 80th th Year Anniversary -Kay Thomas Ms. Thomas spoke to Welcome Wagon’s 80th Year Anniversary
and explained the programs available through the greeting service. She announced that the District of Maple Ridge received a “Community of the Year” award for the 60,000 to 100,000
population category at Welcome Wagon’s Annual Spring Conference and thanked all those contributing to this honour. She presented Mayor and Council with the award received at the conference.
702 Silver Valley Association – Silver Valley Festival Presentation and Thank You to Council -Donn York, Peter Tam Mr. York announced that the 3rd Annual Silver Valley Spring Festival
will be held on May 22, 2010. Mr. Tam gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining events to be held during the Silver Valley Spring Festival. 703 Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition – Bike
to Work Week -Rick Halas Mr. Halas gave a PowerPoint presentation providing information on Bike-To-Work Week which will take place from May 31 to June 6. On behalf of the Vancouver
Area Cycling Coalition and the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Bicycle Advisory Committee, he issued a challenge to the City of Pitt Meadows and the District of Maple Ridge as to which community
will have the most participants. 800 UNFINISHED B BUSINESS USINESS – Nil 900 CORRESPONDENCE – Nil
Council Minutes May 11, 2010 Page 4 of 14 1000 BY BY-LAWS Bylaws for Final Reading 1001 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6726 6726-2010 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Reduction Targets To amend Chapter 5, Natural Features of the Maple Ridge Official Community Plan to incorporate greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets Final reading R/2010-261
BL No. 6726-2010 Emissions reduction It was moved and seconded Targets Final reading That Bylaw No. 6726 6726-2010 be adopted. CARRIED 1002 Maple Ridge 2010 2010-2014 Financial Plan
Amending Bylaw No. 6739 6739-2010 To update the 2010-2014 Financial Plan Final reading R/2010-262 BL No. 6739-2010 2010-2014 It was moved and seconded Financial Plan Final reading That
Bylaw No. 6739 6739-2010 be adopted. CARRIED 1003 Maple Ridge Tax Rates Bylaw No. 6740 6740-2010 To establish 2010 tax rates Final reading R/2010-263 BL No. 6740-2010 2010 Tax Rates
It was moved and seconded Final reading That Bylaw No. 6740 6740-2010 be adopted. CARRIED
Council Minutes May 11, 2010 Page 5 of 14 1004 Maple Ridge Road 13 Dyking District Tax Rates Bylaw No. 6741 6741-2010 To establish the 2010 tax rates for the Maple Ridge Road 13 Dyking
District Final reading R/2010-264 BL No. 6741-2010 Road 13 Dyking It was moved and seconded District Final reading That Bylaw No. 6741 6741-2010 be adopted. CARRIED 1005 Albion Dyking
District Tax Rates Bylaw No. 6 6742 742 742-2010 To establish the 2010 tax rates for the Albion Dyking District Final reading R/2010-265 BL No. 6742-2010 Albion Dyking It was moved
and seconded District Final reading That Bylaw No. 6742 6742-2010 be adopted. CARRIED COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes – May 3, 2010 R/2010-266
Minutes COW It was moved and seconded May 3, 2010 That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meetings of May 3, 2010 be received. CARRIED
Council Minutes May 11, 2010 Page 6 of 14 Public Works and Development Services 1101 RZ/026/10, 24160 125 Avenue, RS RS-3 to RS RS-2 Staff report dated April 22, 2010 recommending that
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6736-2010 be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on Schedule B of the Development Procedures Bylaw
No. 5879-1999. R/2010-267 RZ/026/10 BL No. 6736-2010 It was moved and seconded First reading That Bylaw No. 6736 6736-2010 be given first reading; and That the applicant provide further
information as described on Schedule B of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 5879-1999. CARRIED Councillor King, Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED 1102 RZ/054/02, 22600 136 Avenue,
First Extension Staff report dated April 21, 2010 recommending that under Maple Ridge Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, a one year extension be granted for rezoning application
RZ/054/02. R/2010-268 RZ/054/02 One Year Final It was moved and seconded Extension That a one year extension be granted for rezoning application RZ/054/02 and that the following conditions
be addressed prior to consideration of final reading: i. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant and receipt of the deposit of security as outli outlined
in the Agreement; ned ii. Amendment to Part IV, Figure 2 (Land Use Plan) and Figure 4 (Trails/Open Space) of the Silver Valley Area Plan of the Official Community Plan;
Council Minutes May 11, 2010 Page 7 of 14 iii. Registration of a geotechnical report as a Restrictive Covenant which addresses th the suitability of the site for e the proposed development;
iv. Park dedication as required; v. Pursuant to the Contaminated Site Regulations of the Environmental Management Act Act, the subdivider will , provide a Site Profile for the subject
land. CARRIED 1103 RZ/004/06, 12142, 12170, 12140 203 Street and 20468 122 Avenue, Final One Year Extension Staff report dated April 21, 2010 recommending that pursuant to Maple Ridge
Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, a final one year extension be granted for rezoning application RZ/004/06. R/2010-269 RZ/004/06 One Year Final It was moved and seconded Extension
That pursuant to Maple Ridge Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 5879-1999, a final one year extension be granted for rezoning application RZ/004/06; and that the following conditions
be addressed prior to consideration of final reading: i. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement including the deposit of security as outlined in the Agreement; ii. Amendment
to Schedule “B” of the Official Commun Community ity Plan; iii. Road dedication as required; iv. Registration of a 219 Restrictive Covenant prohibiting basements on this site. CARRIED
1104 AL/084/09, Application to Exclude Land from the Agricultural Land Reserve, 12353 264 Street, Staff report dated April 27, 2010 providing options for consideration of application
AL/084/09 to exclude 4.045 hectares (10 acres) of land from the Agricultural Land Reserve.
Council Minutes May 11, 2010 Page 8 of 14 R/2010-270 AL/084/09 Exclude from It was moved and seconded ALR That Application AL/084/09 for property located at 12353 264 Street not be forwarded
to the Agricultural Land Commission. CARRIED Councillor Morden -OPPOSED 1105 Municipal Equipment Purchase – One Street Sweeper and One Tandem Axle Dump Truck Staff report dated April
27, 2010 recommending that the contract for the purchase of one street sweeper with a catch basin cleaner boom attachment and accessories be awarded to Cubex Limited and that the contract
for the purchase of one tandem dump truck and accessories be awarded to First Truck Centre. R/2010-271 Award of Contract Municipal It was moved and seconded Equipment That the contract
for the purchase of one Street Sweeper complete with catch basin cleaner boom attachment, and accessories be awarded to Cubex Limited, Surrey, BC and further that the District of Maple
Ridge enter into a contract to purchase the equipment for $187,042.05 including extended warrantee and optional items plus applicable taxes of approximately $20,040.17; and further
That the contract for the purchase of one Tandem Dump Truck and accessories be awarded to First Truck Centre, Vancouver, BC and further that the District of Maple Ridge enter into a
contract to purchase the equipment for $186,055.00 including extended warrantee and optional items plus applicable taxes of approximately $22,326.60. CARRIED
Council Minutes May 11, 2010 Page 9 of 14 1106 2010 TransLink MRN Operation, Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program Agreement Staff report dated April 26, 2010 recommending that the
Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and execute Major Road Network Operation, Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program Agreement No. 2010-11. R/2010-272 2010 TransLink MRN Operation
It was moved and seconded Agreement That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and execute the agreement titled Major Road Network Operation, Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program
Agreement No. 2010 2010-11, as attached to the staff report dated April 26, 2010 CARRIED 1107 Farmers Market Events at Spirit Square Staff report dated April 19, 2010 recommending the
use of municipal streets be authorized for the Farmers Market Events at Spirit Square on Saturday, June 19, Saturday, July 24 and Saturday, August 28, 2010. R/2010-273 Use of Municipal
Streets It was moved and seconded That use of municipal streets be authorized for the Farmers Market Events at Spirit Squ Square on Saturday, June re 19, Saturday July 24 and Saturday
August 28, 2010, provided the conditions outlined in Schedule ‘A’ attached to the staff report dated April 19, 2010 are met. CARRIED 1108 Canada Day Event Staff report dated April 26,
2010 recommending the use of municipal streets be authorized for the annual Canada Day Event on Thursday, July 1, 2010.
Council Minutes May 11, 2010 Page 10 of 14 R/2010-274 Use of Municipal Streets It was moved and seconded That use of municipal streets be authorized for the annual Canada Day Event on
Thursday, July 1, 2010, provided the conditions outlined in Schedule ‘A’ attached to the staff report dated April 26, 2010 are met. CARRIED 1109 7th th Annual Ridge Meadows Hospital
Foundation Fund Run Staff report dated April 26, 2010 recommending the use of municipal streets be authorized for the 7th Annual Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation Fund Run on Sunday,
June 6, 2010. R/2010-275 Use of Municipal Streets It was moved and seconded That the use of municipal streets be authorized for the 7 7th th Annual Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation
Fund Run on Sunday, June 6, 2010, provided the conditions outlined in Schedule ‘A’ attached to the staff report dated April 26, 2010 are met. CARRIED 1110 Cruise for a Cause Day Staff
report dated April 26, 2010 recommending the use of municipal streets be authorized for the Cruise for a Cause Day on Thursday, August 26, 2010. R/2010-276 Use of Municipal Streets
It was moved and seconded That use of municipal streets be authorized for the Cruise for a Cause Day on Thursday, August 26, 2010 between 3:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., provided the conditions
outlined in Schedule ‘A’ attached to the staff report dated April 26, 2010 are met. CARRIED
Council Minutes May 11, 2010 Page 11 of 14 Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Pol Police) ice) 1131 Disbursements for the month ended March 31, 2010 Staff report dated
April 23, 2010 recommending that disbursements for March 2010 be approved. R/2010-277 Disbursements March 31, 2010 It was moved and seconded That the disbursements as listed below for
the month ended March 31, 2010 be approved. General $ 7,039,764 Payroll $ 1,330,971 Purchase Card $ 110,378 $ 8,481,113 CARRIED 1132 Tourism Operator Staff report dated April 29, 2010
recommending that the contract for the provision of Tourism Services be awarded to Duckworth Management Group Ltd. for a five year period and that the Corporate Office be authorized
to execute the contract. R/2010-278 Award of Contract Provision of It was moved and seconded Tourism Services That the contract for the Provision of Tourism Services be awarded to Duckworth
Management Group LTD for a period of five years at $35,000 per year and further that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract. CARRIED
Council Minutes May 11, 2010 Page 12 of 14 Community Development and Recreation Service 1151 Award of Contract, Cliff Park Field Renovations Staff report dated April 21, 2010 recommending
that the contract for the renovation of the soccer and ball fields at Cliff Park be awarded to Cedar Crest Lands (BC) Ltd. R/2010-279 Award of Contract Cliff Park Field It was moved
and seconded Renovations That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and execute the contract awarded to Cedar Crest Lands (BC) Ltd. for the renovation of the soccer and ball fields
at Cliff Park for the sum of $339,769.00 excluding taxes. CARRIED Correspondence – Nil Other Committee Issues – Nil 1200 STAFF REPORTS 1201 Maple Ridge Development Cost Charge Charges
Imposition Amending Bylaw No. 6705 6705-2009 Staff report dated May 10, 2010 recommending final reading A bylaw to amend development cost charges Final reading R/2010-280 BL No. 6705-2009
Final reading It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6705 6705-2009 be adopted. CARRIED
Council Minutes May 11, 2010 Page 13 of 14 1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL – Nil 1400 MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Daykin spoke with Grade 9 students at Garibaldi Secondary School.
He attended the opening of the 6th year of the Farmers’ Market and a BBQ Fundraiser for Crohns' & Colitis Foundation at M&M Meats. He thanked M&M Meats for their fundraising efforts.
Mayor Daykin also attended the Ridge Meadows Educational Foundation Annual Fundraising Dinner. 1500 COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS Councillor King Councillor King attended the Port Coquitlam
May Day Parade on behalf of Mayor Daykin, the opening of the 6th year of the Farmers’ Market, the Ridge Meadows Educational Foundation Annual Fundraising Dinner and the Turkish celebration
of EID at the Maple Ridge Library. She also attended a meeting of the Social Planning Advisory Committee, a Metro Vancouver Waste Management Committee Meeting and participated in “The
Get Out Migration”, a walk in support of wild salmon and in the Vancouver Sun Run. Councillor Morden Councillor Morden attended regular meetings. He advised on a program for new RCMP
recruits called CAPTURE designed to allow recruits to identify issues and provide solutions. Councillor Speirs Councillor Speirs participated in “The Get Out Migration”, a walk in support
of wild salmon. He attended the Ridge Meadows Educational Foundation Annual Fundraising Dinner, a UBC Research Forest BBQ, the Race the Ridge bicycle event and a meeting of the Maple
Ridge Pitt Meadows Parks and Leisure Services Commission. Councillor Hogarth Councillor Hogarth thanked his colleagues for their support in raising money for the Hospice and the Hospital
Foundation. He attended a Council of Councils meeting. He reminded residents that the 2010 Accessibility Awards are scheduled for June 5 and encouraged all to nominate deserving recipients.
Councillor Dueck No report
Council Minutes May 11, 2010 Page 14 of 14 Councillor Ashlie Councillor Ashlie attended the Ridge Meadows Educational Foundation Annual Fundraising Dinner. She commented on the outstanding
performances of students participating in the event. Councillor Ashlie advised that another public art project will be ready for Remembrance Day 2010. 1600 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT
– Nil 1700 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS – Nil 1800 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC John McKenzie Mr. McKenzie commented on a newspaper article citing that owners are
holding onto properties in the downtown area and he asked whether the District can provide incentives to owners to develop these properties. The Chief Administrative Officer provided
examples on incentives already provided by the District to encourage development of vacant properties. 1900 ADJOURNMENT -7:58 p.m. _______________________________ E. Daykin, Mayor Certified
Correct ___________________________________ C. Marlo, Corporate Officer