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District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING May 25, 2010 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Meeting held on May 25, 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
(via teleconferencing) 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
Item 1004 RZ/014/08, 13655 256 Street, Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6613-2008 400 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The agenda was approved with the addition of Item 1004
Council Minutes May 25, 2010 Page 2 of 18 500 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 501 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of R/2010-282 501 Minutes Regular Council It was moved and seconded
May 11, 2010 That the m minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of inutes May 11 11, 2010 be adopted as circulated CARRIED 502 Minutes of the Public Hearing Meeting of May 18, 2010 R/2010-283
Minutes Public Hearing It was moved and seconded May 18, 2010 That the minutes of the Public Hearing of May 18 18, 2010 be , received. CARRIED 503 Minutes of the Development Agreements
Committee Meetings of May 3(2) and 17(4), 2010 R/2010-284 Minutes Development Agmt It was moved and seconded Committee That the minu minutes of the Development Agreements Committee
tes Meetings of May 3(2) and 17(4) 4), 2010 be received. , CARRIED 600 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil
Council Minutes May 25, 2010 Page 3 of 18 700 DELEGATIONS 701 SPARC BC – Access Awareness Day 2010 – E. Szucs Szucs, Manager of Accessibility , Ms. Szucs gave a PowerPoint presentation
which provided information on SPARC BC and the function of the organization. She outlined new bylaws and policies developed by SPARC BC to deal with an aging population and a higher
prevalence of disabilities, provided numbers on the use of SPARC BC parking permits in Maple Ridge and on persons in the community who have either visible or invisible disabilities
and reviewed supporters of SPARC BC. She reminded residents that June 5th is Access Awareness Day 2010. 702 AL/027/10, Application to Exclude Land from the Agricultural Land Reserve
-S. Muldoon Ms. Muldoon expressed her opposition to Application AL/027/10 to exclude land from the agricultural land reserve. 800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 801 Salvation Ar Army Family Emergency
Shelter Facility at Municipal my Owned wned House ouse Staff report dated May 11, 2010 recommending that the request by the Salvation Army for use of a municipal rental property for
a one year family emergency shelter pilot project be approved and that a community grant to subsidize the rental cost of the municipal house be approved. R/2010-285 Use of Municipal
Rental Property It was moved and seconded That the Salvation Army request for use of municipal rental property located at 12061 – 222 Street for a one year Family Emergency Shelter
pilot project be approved; and further That a Community Grant for the Salvation Army in the amount of $6,200 in 2010 and $3,100 in 2011 be approved to subsidize the rental cost of the
municipal house. CARRIED
Council Minutes May 25, 2010 Page 4 of 18 802 Proposed Bylaw Amendments to Support Urban Beekeeping Staff report dated May 11, 2010 requesting staff direction to prepare bylaw amendments
and guidelines to allow beekeeping in urban areas. R/2010-286 Urban Beekeeping It was moved and seconded That direction be given to staff to further explore the development of zoning
bylaw amendments for beekeeping in the urban area of Maple Ridge. CARRIED 900 CORRESPONDENCE – Nil 1000 BY BY-LAWS Note Items 1001 to 1003 are from the Public Hearing of May 18, 2010
Bylaws for Third Readings 1001 RZ/035/08, 11295 and 11307 Maple Crescent 1001.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6665 6665-2009 To amend Schedule “B” of the Official
Community Plan from Urban Residential to Industrial Third reading The Director of Planning clarified that M-3 zoning is not intended for heavy industrial use. She also advised that
types of use for the building will be regulated through business licensing R/2010-287 RZ/035/08 BL No. 6665-2009 It was moved and seconded Third reading That Bylaw No. 6665 6665-2009
be given third reading. CARRIED Councillor Morden -OPPOSED
Council Minutes May 25, 2010 Page 5 of 18 1001.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6666 6666-2009 To rezone from C-3 (Town Centre Commercial) to M-3 (Special Industrial) to remove
the split-zone to permit the future construction of a new two-storey industrial strata building on a new consolidated lot. Third reading R/2010-288 RZ/035/08 BL No. 6666-2009 It was
moved and seconded Third reading That Byla Bylaw No. 6666 w 6666-2009 be given third reading. CARRIED Councillor Morden -OPPOSED 1002 RZ/071/09, 12161 237 Street 1002.1 Maple Ridge
Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6718 6718-2010 To amend Schedule “B” of the Official Community Plan from Agricultural to Urban Residential to amend the Urban Area Boundary
and to remove “Starred Property” Designation. Third reading R/2010-289 RZ/071/09 BL No. 6718-2010 It was moved and seconded Third reading That Bylaw No. 6718 6718-2010 be given third
reading. CARRIED Councillor King, Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED 1002.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6719 6719-2010 To rezone from A-1 (Small Holding Agricultural) to RM-1 (Townhouse
Residential) to permit the construction of 105 townhouses in duplex and fourplex forms. Third reading
Council Minutes May 25, 2010 Page 6 of 18 R/2010-290 RZ/071/09 BL No. 6719-2010 It was moved and seconded Third reading That Bylaw No. 6719 6719-2010 be given third reading. CARRIED
Councillor King, Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED 1003 RZ/072/09, 10121, 10141 & 10175 24 240 Street 0 1003.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6731 6731-2010 To amend
Schedule “B” of the Official Community Plan from Agricultural to Urban Residential and Conservation, to amend the Urban Area Boundary and to remove the “Starred Property” Designation
and to amend Schedule “C” of the Official Community Plan to add as conservation. Third reading The Director of Planning advised that lowering density for the proposed development can
be done if the applicant is in agreement. She also advised on the parking bylaw in terms of the number of parking spaces required for such a development. R/2010-291 RZ/072/09 BL No.
6713-2010 It was moved and seconded Third reading That Bylaw No. 6713 6713-2010 be given third reading. CARRIED Councillor Ashlie, Councillor King -OPPOSED 1003.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending
Bylaw No. 6732 6732-2010 To rezone from RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) and RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) to permit the construction of
164 townhouses. Third reading
Council Minutes May 25, 2010 Page 7 of 18 R/2010-292 RZ/072/09 BL No. 6732-2010 It was moved and seconded Third reading That Bylaw No. 6732 6732-2010 be given third reading. CARRIED
Councillor Ashlie, Councillor King -OPPOSED Bylaws for Final Reading 1004 RZ/014/08, 13655 256 Street Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6613 6613-2008 To rezone from A-2 [Upland Agriculture]
and P-5 [Corrections and Rehabilitation] to M-2 [General Industrial] & M-4 [Extraction Industrial] to permit the manufacture and retail sale of concrete products and gravel processing.
Final reading R/2010-293 RZ/014/08 BL No. 6613-2008 It was moved and seconded Final reading That Bylaw No. 6613 6613-2008 be adopted. CARRIED COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1100
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minut Minutes es – May 17, 2010 R/2010-294 Minutes COW It was moved and seconded May 17, 2010 That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of May 17,
2010 be received. CARRIED
Council Minutes May 25, 2010 Page 8 of 18 Public Works and Development Services 1101 RZ/075/09, 23553 Larch Ave Avenue, RS nue, RS-3 to R R-1 and RST RST-SV Staff report dated May 10,
2010 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6737-2010 be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules C, D, E and
G of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999. The General Manager of Public Works and Development advised that a report addressing issues on 236 Street and Larch Avenue will
be brought forward to Council at an upcoming meeting in June. R/2010-295 RZ/075/09 BL No. 6737-2010 It was moved and seconded First reading That Bylaw No. 6737 6737-2010 be give first
reading; and That the applicant provide further information as described in Schedule C, D, E, & G of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 5879-1999. CARRIED 1102 RZ/012/09, 12153
214 Street, RS RS-1 to RT RT-1 Staff report dated May 4, 2010 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6743-2010 to permit development of a duplex be given first and second
readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2010-296 RZ/012/09 BL No. 6743-2010 It was moved and seconded First and Second Readings 1. That Bylaw No. 6743 6743-2010 be given first
reading and second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and 2. That the following terms and conditions be met pr prior to ior final reading: i. Approval from the Ministry of
Transportation ii. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant and receipt of the deposit of security as outlined in the Agreement; iii. Road dedication
as required;
Council Minutes May 25, 2010 Page 9 of 18 iv. A Restrictive Covenant for the duplex design must be registered at the Land Title Office; v. A disclosure statement must be submitted by
a Professional Engineer advising whether there is any evidence of underground fuel storage tanks. If there is evidence, a site profile pursuant to the Waste Management Act must be provided
in accordance with the regulations. vi. Pursuant to the Contaminated Site Regulations of the Environmental Management Act, the applicant will provide a Site Profile for the subject
lands lands. CARRIED 1103 RZ/083/09, 12771 McNutt Road, RS RS-3 to RS RS-2 Staff report dated May 6, 2010 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6730-2010 to permit subdivision
and subsequent development into 3 single family residential lots be given first and second readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2010-297 RZ/083/09 BL No. 6730-2010 It was
moved and seconded First and Second Readings 1. That Bylaw No. 6730 6730-2010 be given first and second readings and be forwarded to Public Heari Hearing; and ng; 2. That the following
items 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. Registration of a geotech geotechnical report as a nical Restrictive Covenant which addresses the suitability of the site for the proposed development; iii. Road
dedication as required; iv. Removal of the existing buildings; v. Approval f from rom the appropriate authorities for septic disposal; vi. An Engineer’s report providing an analysis
of the present water system to confirm minimum static pressure of 40 psi at the elevation of highest plumbing fixture in the proposed house or at the highest elevation of the required
sprinkler heads within the ho house; use; vii. Confirmation that utility companies can provide servicing to all proposed lots;
Council Minutes May 25, 2010 Page 10 of 18 viii. A disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional Engineer advising whether there is any evidence of underground fuel storage
tanks. If there is evide evidence, a site profile pursuant to the nce, Waste Management Act must be provided in accordance with the regulations; and ix. Pursuant to the Contaminated
Site Regulations of the Environmental Management Act, the subdivider will provide a Site Profile for the subj subject ect land. CARRIED Councillor King, Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED 1104
RZ/028/10, 20623 113 Avenue, 20615 113 Avenue, 11312 206 Street, RS RS-1 to RM RM-2 Staff report dated May 10, 2010 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6738-2010 not
be given first reading. R/2010-298 1104.1 RZ/028/10 BL No. 6738-2010 It was moved and seconded No First reading That Bylaw No. 6738 6738-2010 not be given first reading. DEFEATED Mayor
Daykin, Councillor Ashlie, Councillor Dueck, Councillor Hogarth, Councillor Morden – OPPOSED R/2010-299 1104.2 RZ/028/10 BL No. 6738-2010 It was moved and seconded First reading That
Bylaw No. 6738 6738-2010 be given first re reading. ading. CARRIED Councillor King, Councillor Speirs – OPPOSED
Council Minutes May 25, 2010 Page 11 of 18 R/2010-300 RZ/028/10 BL No. 6738-2010 It was moved and seconded First reading That the applicant provide further information as described in
Schedule C, D, E, & G of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 5879-1999. CARRIED Councillor King, Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED 1105 RZ/0 059/08, 11873 and 11865 Burnett Street, First
Extension 59/Staff report dated May 6, 2010 recommending that a one year extension be granted for rezoning application RZ/059/08. R/2010-301 RZ/059/08 First Extension It was moved and
seconded That a on one year extension be granted for rezoning application e RZ/059/08 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 o of security as outlined in f the Agreement; ii. Registration of a geotechnical report as a Restrictive
Covenant which addresses the suitability of the site for the proposed development; iii. A Statutory right of way plan and agreement for the proposed bikeway along the southern edge
of the subject sites must be registered at the Land Title Office; iv. Road dedication as required; v. Consolidation of the development site; vi. Removal of the existing buildings; vii.
Registration of a Restrictive Covenant protect protecting the Visitor ing parking. CARRIED
Council Minutes May 25, 2010 Page 12 of 18 1106 RZ/040/10, Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment Staff report dated May 11, 2010 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6744-2010
to better align District bylaws with the policies of the Agricultural Land Commission be given first and second readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2010-302 RZ/040/10 Zoning
Bylaw It was moved and seconded Text Amendment That Bylaw No. 6744 6744-2010 be given first and second reading and forwarded to Public Hearing Hearing. CARRIED 1107 AL/027/10, Application
to Exclude Land from the Agricultural Land Reserve, 12662, 12696, 12766, 12930, and 12960 203 Street, 1 12987 987 210 Street, 20370, 20650 132 Avenue Staff report dated May 10, 2010
providing options for consideration of application AL/027/10 for the exclusion of 60 (152.2 acres) of land from the Agricultural Land Reserve. R/2010-303 AL/027/10 Public Information
It was moved and seconded Meeting DEFEATED That a public information meeting be held on Applicati Application on AL/027/10. Mayor Daykin advised that a recording of this agenda item
would be sent to the Agricultural Land Commission if Council forwarded the application. DEFEATED Mayor Daykin, Councillor Ashlie, Councillor Dueck, Councillor Hogarth, Councillor Morden
-OPPOSED
Council Minutes May 25, 2010 Page 13 of 18 R/2010-304 AL/027/10 Not forward to It was moved and seconded ALC DEFEATED That Application AL/027/10 for property located at 12662, 12696,
12766, 12930 and 12960 203 Street, 12987 210 Street, 132 Avenue, 20370, 20650 132 Avenue not be authorized to go forward to t the Agricultural Land Commission. he DEFEATED Mayor Daykin,
Councillor Ashlie, Councillor Dueck, Councillor Hogarth, Councillor Morden -OPPOSED R/2010-305 It was moved and seconded That Application AL/027/10 for property located at 12662, 12696,
12766, 12930 and 12960 203 Street, 12987 210 Street, 132 Avenue, 20370, 20650 132 Avenue be authorized to go forward to the Agricultural Land Commission with a summary of Council’s
comments and the staff report report. CARRIED Councillor King, Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED 1108 SD/090/08, 5% Money in Lieu of Parkland Dedication, 22846 128 Avenue Staff report dated
May 6, 2010 recommending that the owner of the subject property pay an amount that is not less than $50,500. R/2010-306 SD/090/08 5% Money in Lieu It was moved and seconded Of Parkland
That pursuant to Council’s policy regarding 5% Parkland Dedication or payment in lieu, be it resolved that the owner of the land proposed for subdivision at 22846 128 Avenu Avenue,
e, under application SD/090/08, shall pay to the District of Maple Ridge an amount that is not less than $50,500.00. CARRIED
Council Minutes May 25, 2010 Page 14 of 18 1109 SD/06 064/09, /5% Money in Lieu of Parkland Dedication, 23948, 23942 Dewdney Trunk Road Staff report dated May 7, 2010 recommending that
the owner of the subject property pay an amount that is not less than $57,500. R/2010-307 SD/064/09 5% Money in Lieu It was moved and seconded Of Parkland That pursuant to Council’s
policy regarding 5% Parkland Dedication or payment in lieu, be it resolved that the owner of the land proposed for subdivision at 23948 and 23942 Dewdney Trunk Road, under application
SD/064/09, shall pay to the District of Maple Ridge an amount that is not less than $57,500.00. CARRIED Financial and Co Corporate Services (including Fire and Police) rporate 1131
Disbursements for the month ended April 30, 2010 Staff report dated May 11, 2010 recommending that disbursements for April 2010 be approved. R/2010-308 Disbursements April 2010 It was
moved and seconded That the disbursements as listed below for the month ended April 30, 2010 be approved. General $ 8,178,131 Payroll $ 1,527,603 Purchase Card $ 94,496 $ 9,800,230
,800,230 CARRIED
Council Minutes May 25, 2010 Page 15 of 18 1132 Adjustments to the 2010 Collector’s Roll Staff report dated May 3, 2010 submitting information on changes to the 2010 Collector’s Roll
through the issuance of Supplementary Rolls 01 and 02. Submitted for information only 1133 Soliciting for Donations Staff report dated May 5, 2010 recommending that a request for permission
to allow Public Outreach Consultancy Inc. to solicit for monthly donations for the Canadian Red Cross Campaign be approved. R/2010-309 Soliciting for Donations It was moved and seconded
That the request f from rom Public Outreach Consultancy Inc., a professional fundraising organization, for permission to solicit for monthly donations, at specific locations on municipal
sidewalks, be approved for the Canadian Red Cross Campaign only, and upon the following conditions: 1. Solicita Solicitation is not conducted within 5 metres of a financial tion institution;
2. Solicitation takes place between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; and 3. Solicitation does not disrupt the public’s ability to enter and exit local businesses; and further That
the necessary business licence be obtained prior to commencing fundraising on municipal sidewalks. R/2010-310 Soliciting for Donations It was moved and seconded That consideration of
Resolution R/2010 2010-309 be deferred until the June 7, 2010 Council W Workshop Meeting and the June 8, orkshop 2010 Council Meeting. CARRIED
Council Minutes May 25, 2010 Page 16 of 18 1134 2011 – 2015 Business Planning Guidelines Staff report dated May 11, 2010 recommending that the Business Planning and Budget Guidelines
for 2011 through 2015 be approved. The General Manager of Corporate and Finance gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining Business Planning and Budget guidelines for 2011-2015. He highlighted
the budget guidelines on Pages 10 and 11 of the 2011-2015 Business Planning Guidelines and advised that the public is welcome to attend the District’s business planning meetings. R/2010-311
2011-2015 Business Planning It was moved and seconded Guidelines That the public comments and the 2011 hat 2011-2015 Business Planning Guidebook be forwarded to the June 8, 2010 Council
meeting for consider consideration. ation. CARRIED Community Development and Recreation Service -Nil Correspondence – Nil Other Committee Issues – Nil 1200 STAFF REPORTS – Nil 1300
RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL 1400 MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Daykin reminded all that May 16 to 22 is Public Works Week. He acknowledged the importance of the District’s Operations
crews and Public Works employees.
Council Minutes May 25, 2010 Page 17 of 18 Note: Councillor Speirs ended his participation in the meeting. 1500 COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS Councillor Hogarth ouncillor Councillor Hogarth attended
meetings of the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility Issues and the Economic Advisory Commission. Councillor Dueck Councillor Dueck attended a Healthier
Communities Forum. Councillor Ashlie Councillor Ashlie attended a Healthier Communities Forum. She also complimented the crew at the Operations Centre in recognition of Public Works
Week. Councillor Morden Councillor Morden attended the Lower Mainland Local Government Association conference as well as his regular meetings. Councillor King Councillor King reminded
all of Bike to Work Week from May 31 to June 1 and encouraged Council members and staff to participate in the event. 1600 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT 1601 Verification of Compliance
with Medicinal Marihuana Access Regulations Staff report dated May 21, 2010 recommending that a resolution pertaining to medicinal marihuana submitted to the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities also be submitted to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities. R/2010-312 Medicinal Marihuana Access It was moved and seconded Regulations That the resolution attached
to the staff report dated May 21, 2010 titled “Verification of Compliance with Medicinal Marihuana Access Regulations” submitted to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities also be
submitted to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities; and further
Council Minutes May 25, 2010 Page 18 of 18 That the Mayor be directed to send a letter to Randy Kamp, Member of Parliament for Pitt Meadows Meadows-Map Maple Ridge le Ridge-Mission,
outlining the concerns of Mayor and Council with the impact of the Medicinal Marihuana Access Regulations on local governments and asking him to call upon Health Canada to take immediate
action to institute processes to verify compliance with the applicable federal, provincial, territorial and municipal legislations and regulations for licenses issued under the Medicinal
Marihuana Access Regulations. CARRIED 1700 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS Note: Councillor Ashlie left the meeting at 10:16 p.m. 1800 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Dan
Olson Mr. Olson asked when Mayor and Council had last ridden a bus in the community and suggested that all take a specified bus route to assess service. Diana Williams Ms. Williams
asked whether an urban boundary review was done for Application AL/027/10. She also asked what was planned for the land and what type of industry is being planned. Michael Sather Mr.
Sather asked the Mayor and the Councillors who were in support of the removal of agricultural land as proposed by Application AL/027/10 whether they are in favour of, or opposed to,
Metro Vancouver’s regional growth strategy. 1900 ADJOURNMENT – 10:21 p.m. _______________________________ E. Daykin, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ C. Marlo,
Corporate Officer