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District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING August 31, 2010 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Meeting held on August 31, 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 K. Swift, 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 T. Camire, Committee Clerk 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 Warner, Burnett Baptist Church 300 INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS 400 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The
agenda was approved as circulated.
Council Minutes August 31, 2010 Page 2 of 17 500 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 501 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July 27, 2010 R/2010-408 501 Minutes Regular Council It
was moved and seconded July 27, 2010 That the m minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of inutes July 27 27, 2010 be adopted as circulated CARRIED 502 Minutes of the Development Agreements
Committee Meetings of July 8, 26(2), and 28, 2010 and August 5, 6(3) and 23(2), 2010. R/2010-409 Minutes Development Agmt It was moved and seconded Committee That the minutes of the
Development Agreements Commit Committee tee Meetings of July 8, 26(2), and 28, 2010 and August 5, 6(3) and 23 (2) 2), 2010 be received. , CARRIED 600 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF
COUNCIL 700 DELEGATIONS 701 Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition, Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Chapter -Rick Halas, VACC Co-Chair Rick Halas, Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition Co-Chair gave
a PowerPoint presentation that highlighted information from John Pucher, Professor of Urban Planning and Policy Development Program at Rutgers University on Cycling for Everyone. Mr.
Halas reviewed the motion from the City of Vancouver calling on the Province of British Columbia, through the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, to undertake a BC Cycling Development
Program and asked Council to support this motion. Mr. Halas noted the importance of full connectivity of cycling facilities in Maple Ridge.
Council Minutes August 31, 2010 Page 3 of 17 R/2010-410 BC Cycling It was moved and seconded Development Program That the motion from the City of Vancouver calling on the Province of
British Columbia, through the Union of B B.C. Municipalities, to undertake a BC Cycling Development Program be referred to the Bicycle Advisory Committee for review and comments comments.
CARRIED 800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – Nil 900 CORRESPONDENCE – Nil 1000 BY BY-LAWS Bylaws for Final Readi Reading ng 1001 RZ/056/08, 10389 and 10351 240 Street; 10390 Slatford Place Staff
report dated August 16, 2010 recommending final reading 1001.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6614 6614-2008 To amend Schedule “B” of the Official Community
Plan from Urban Residential and Conservation to Conservation and Urban Residential and to amend the conservation area. Final reading R/2010-411 RZ/056/08 BL No. 6614-2008 It was moved
and seconded Final reading That Bylaw No. 6614 6614-2008 be adopted. CARRIED
Council Minutes August 31, 2010 Page 4 of 17 1001.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6615 6615-2008 To rezone from RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) and RS-3 (One Family Rural
Residential) to RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) and RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) to permit 40 townhouse units and 4 single family residential lots. Final reading
R/2010-412 RZ/056/08 BL No. 6615-2008 It was moved and seconded Final reading That Bylaw No. 6615 6615-2008 be adopted. CARRIED COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1100 COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE Minutes – N/A Public Works and Development Services 1101 RZ/039/10, 23788 and 23762 132 Avenue, RS RS-2 to RS RS-1 and R R-1 Staff report dated August 16, 2010 recommending
that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6745-2010 to allow for future subdivision be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described in Schedules
A, B, F and G of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999. R/2010-413 RZ/039/10 BL No. 6745-2010 It was moved and seconded First Reading In respect of Section 879 of the Local
Government Act, requirement for consultation during the development or amendment of an Official Community Plan, Council must consider whether consultation is required with specifically:
(a) The Board o of the Regional District in which the area f covered by the plan is located, in the case of a Municipal Official Community Plan;
Council Minutes August 31, 2010 Page 5 of 17 (b) The Board of any Regional District that is adjacent to the area covered by the plan; (c) The Council of any municipality that is adjac
adjacent to the ent area covered by the plan; (d) First Nations; (e) School District Boards, greater boards and improvements district boards; and (f) The Provincial and Federal Governments
and their agencies. And in that regard it is recommended that no additional consultatio consultation be required in respect of this matter beyond the n early posting of the proposed
Official Community Plan amendments on the District’s website, together with an invitation to the public to comment; and; That Bylaw No. 6745 6745-2010 be given first reading; and That
the applicant provide further information as described on Schedule A, B, F and G of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 5879-1999. CARRIED 1102 RZ/063/10, 11655 Burnett Street,
RS RS-1 and C C-3 to RM RM-2 Staff report dated August 16, 2010 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6751-2010 to permit the development of a four (4) storey apartment
building be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described in Schedules A, C, D and F of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999. R/2010-414
RZ/063/10 BL No. 6751-2010 It was moved and seconded First reading In respect of Section 879 of the Local Government Act, requirement for consultation during the development or amendment
of an Official Commu Community Plan, Council must nity consider whether consultation is required with specifically: (a) The Board of the Regional District in which the area covered
by the plan is located, in the case of a Municipal Official Community Plan;
Council Minutes August 31, 2010 Page 6 of 17 (b) The Board of any Regional Distric District that is adjacent to the t area covered by the plan; (c) The Council of any municipality that
is adjacent to the area covered by the plan; (d) First Nations; (e) School District Boards, greater boards and improvements district boards; and (f) The Provincial and Federal Gov Governments
and their ernments agencies. And in that regard it is recommended that no additional consultation be required in respect of this matter beyond the early posting of the proposed Official
Community Plan amendments on the District’s website, together with an invitation to the public to comment; and; That Bylaw No. 6751 6751-2010 be given first reading; and That the applicant
provide further information as described on Schedule A, C, D and F of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 5879-1999. CARRIED 1103 RZ/0 012/10, 24930 110 Avenue, RS 12/RS-3 to
RS RS-1b Staff report dated August 16, 2010 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6746-2010 to designate an area around a watercourse as conservation
be given first and second readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6722-2010 to permit a ten (10) lot single family subdivision be given
second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2010-415 RZ/012/10 BL No. 6746-2010 It was moved and seconded First and Second BL No. 6722-2010 Second reading 1. That Bylaw No.
6746 6746-2010 be given first and second readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing;
Council Minutes August 31, 2010 Page 7 of 17 2. That in accordance with Section 879 of the Local Government Act opportunity for early and ongoing consultation has been provided by way
of posting Bylaw No. 6746 6746-2010 on the municipal website, and Council considers it unnecessary to provide further consultation opportunities, except by way of holding a public hearing
on the bylaw; 3. That B Bylaw No. 6746 ylaw 6746-2010 be considered in conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 4. That it be confirmed that Bylaw No.
6746 6746-2010 is consistent with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 5. That Bylaw No. 6722 6722-2010 be given second 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 an alt alternative location; ernative ii. Park dedication as required; and iii. Amendment to Schedule “B” and “C” of the Official Community Plan CARRIED 1104 RZ/075/09, 23553 Larch
Avenue, RS RS-3 to R R-1 and RST RST-SV Staff report dated August 19, 2010 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6737-2010 to permit a future subdivision of 13 single
family parcels and 17 multi-family parcels be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2010-416 RZ/075/09 BL No. 6737-2010 It was moved and seconded Second Reading
1. That Bylaw No. 6737 6737-2010 be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and 2. That the following terms and conditions be met prior to final reading;
Council Minutes August 31, 2010 Page 8 of 17 i. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive Co Covenant and receipt of the deposit of venant security as outlined
in the Agreement; ii. Registration of a Geotechnical Report as a Restrictive Covenant which addresses the suitability of the site for the proposed development; iii. Registration of
a Restrictive Cov Covenant for the Duplex enant Design to regulate the form and character of these units; iv. Road dedication as required; v. Restoration and rebuilding of the existing
Equestrian Trail and retaining it for better pedestrian connectivity as a multi multi-purpose walkway fo for public; r vi. Park dedication or market value of 5% of the land as required,
including construction of walkways and/or equestrian trail; vii. Pursuant to the Contaminated Site Regulations of the Environmental Management Act, the subdivider will provide a S Site
Profile for the subject land. ite CARRIED 1105 RZ/018/10, 12580 243 Street, RS RS-3 to RS RS-2 Staff report dated August 16, 2010 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No.
6734-2010 to permit a two (2) lot single family subdivision be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2010-417 RZ/018/10 BL No. 6734-2010 It was moved and seconded
Second reading That Bylaw No. 6734 6734-2010 be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. CARRIED Councillor King, Councillor Speirs – OPPOSED 1106 RZ/026/10, 24160 125
Avenue, RS RS-3 to RS RS-2 Staff report dated August 16, 2010 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6736-2010 to permit a two (2) lot single family subdivision be given
second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
Council Minutes August 31, 2010 Page 9 of 17 R/2010-418 RZ/026/10 BL No. 6736-2010 It was moved and seconded Second Reading That Bylaw No. 6736 6736-2010 be given second reading and
be forwarded to Public Hearing. CARRIED Councillor King, Councillor Speirs – OPPOSED 1107 RZ/054/10, 9975 272 Street, Text Amendment to CD CD-4-00 Staff report dated August 17, 2010
recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6749-2010 to permit assembly use and place of worship as principle uses be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public
Hearing. R/2010-419 RZ/054/10 BL No. 6749-2010 It was moved and seconded First and second That Bylaw No. 6749 6749-2010 be given first and second readings and be forwarded to Public
Hearing. CARRIED 1108 RZ/065/10, Text Ame Amendment for Licensee Retail Stores ndment Staff report dated August 23, 2010 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6750-2010
to enable free standing licensee retail store use be given first and second readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2010-420 RZ/065/10 BL No. 6750-2010 It was moved and seconded
First and second That Bylaw No. 6750 6750-2010 be given first and second readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing. CARRIED
Council Minutes August 31, 2010 Page 10 of 17 1109 RZ/107/05, 11744 236 Street, First Extension Staff report dated August 9, 2010 recommending that a one year extension be granted for
rezoning application RZ/107/05 to permit 1 single family dwelling under the RS-1d (One Family Urban (Half Acre) Residential) and 8 single family dwellings under the R-3 (Special Amenity
Residential) zone. R/2010-421 RZ/107/05 It was moved and seconded One year extension That a one year extension be g granted for rezoning application ranted RZ/107/05 and that the following
conditions be addressed prior to consideration of final r reading: eading: i. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant and receipt of the deposit of
security as outlined in the Agreement; ii. Amendment to Schedules “B” & “C” of the Official Community Plan; iii. Registration of a Section 21 219 Covenant for a 9 Geotechnical Report
that addresses the suitability of the site for the proposed development; iv. A Statutory right of way and agreement must be registered at the Land Title Office; v. Road and Park dedication
as required; vi. Section 219 R Restrictive Covenants must be registered at estrictive the Land Title Office; vii. An Amenity Restrictive Covenant must be registered at the Land Title
Office for the future subdivision and development of the area to be zoned R R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) District); 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 evidence, a site profile pursuant to the Waste Management Act must be provided
in accordance with the regulations; ix. Pursuant to the Contaminated Site Regulations of the Environmental Management Act, the subdivider will provide a Site Profile for the subject
lands. CARRIED
Council Minutes August 31, 2010 Page 11 of 17 1110 RZ/002/08, 11580 223 Street, Final One Year Extension Staff report dated August 9, 2010 recommending that a final one year extension
be granted for rezoning application RZ/002/08 to permit development of an apartment building under the CRM (Commercial/Residential) zone. R/2010-422 RZ/002/08 It was moved and seconded
One Year Extension Final That pursuant to Maple Ridge Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 5879-1999, a one year extension be granted for rezoning application RZ/002/08 (property located
at 11580 223 Street) and that the following conditions be addr addressed prior to essed consideration of 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. Registra Registration of a geotechnical report
as a Restrictive tion Covenant which addresses the suitability of the site for the proposed development; and iv. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant protecting the Visitor Parking.
CARRIED 1111 DVP/019/10, SW Corner of 235 Str Street and 236 Street eet Staff report dated August 16, 2010 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/019/10
to permit a road width variance for part of a new road (proposed 134 Avenue), an E-W extension of Rock Ridge Drive. R/2010-423 DVP/019/10 It was moved and seconded Sign and Seal That
the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/019/10 respecting property located on the southwest corner of 235 and 236 Street. CARRIED
Council Minutes August 31, 2010 Page 12 of 17 1112 DP/DVP/056/08, 10389, 10351 240 Street and 10390 Slatford Place Staff report dated August 16, 2010 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/056/08 for variances to required minimum setbacks, height and permitted storeys in the RM-1 zone and that the Corporate Officer be authorized
to sign and seal DP/056/08 to permit a 40 unit townhouse development. R/2010-424 DP/DVP/056/08 It was moved and seconded Sign and Seal That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign
and seal DVP/056/08 respecting p properties located at 10389 240 roperties Street; 10351 240 Street and 10390 Slatford Place; and further That the Corporate Officer be authorized to
sign and seal DP/056/08 respecting properties located at 10389 240 Street; 10351 240 Street and 10390 Slatford Place. CARRIED 1113 VP/085/09, 22890 and 22920 Gilbert Drive Staff report
dated August 17, 2010 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal VP/085/09 to vary the maximum height for the R-1 and R-3 lots. R/2010-425 DVP/085/09 It
was moved and seconded Sign and seal That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal VP/085/09 respecting property located at 22890 and 22920 Gilbert Drive. CARRIED 1114 DP/085/09,
22890 and 22920 Gilbert Drive Staff report dated August 16, 2010 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DP/085/09 to permit multi-family residential
development of 29 lots zoned R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District)
Council Minutes August 31, 2010 Page 13 of 17 R/2010-426 DP/085/09 It was moved and seconded Sign and seal That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DP/085/09 respecting
property located at 22890 and 22920 Gilbert Drive. CARRIED 1115 VP/035/10, 21513 124 Avenue Staff report dated August 17, 2010 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized
to sign and seal VP/035/10 to reduce a front yard setback to permit construction of an attached garage. R/2010-427 DVP/035/10 It was moved and seconded Sign and Seal That the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal VP/035/1 10 respecting property located at 21513 124 Avenue. 0 CARRIED 1116 Maple Ridge Taxi Regulation Bylaw No. 6409 6409-2006 Amendment Staff
report dated August 20, 2010 recommending that Maple Ridge Taxi Regulation Amending Bylaw No. 6754-2010 to clarify the permit application process be given first, second and third readings.
R/2010-428 BL No. 6409-2006 It was moved and seconded First, second and third That Bylaw No. 6754 6754-2010 be given first, second and third readings. CARRIED
Council Minutes August 31, 2010 Page 14 of 17 1117 2010 TransLink MRN Minor Capital Program Agreement 1002 1002-1101 Staff report dated August 13, 2010 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and execute Major Road Network Minor Capital Program Agreement No. 1002-1101 for work on 232 Street between 124 Avenue and 128 Avenue. R/2010-429 TransLink
MRN Minor Capital Agmt It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and execute MRN Minor Capital Program Agreement No. 1002 1002-1101, as attached to
the staff report dated J July 15, 2010. uly CARRIED 1118 Terry Fox Run, Use of Streets Staff report dated August 4, 2010 recommending that the use of municipal streets be authorized
for the Terry Fox Run on Sunday, September 19, 2010. R/2010-430 Use of Municipal Streets It was moved and seconded That use of municipal streets be authorized for the Maple Ridge/Pitt
Meadows Terry Fox Run on Sunday, September 19, 2010, provided the conditions outlined in Schedule ‘A’ attached to the staff report dated August 4, 2010 are met. CARRIED Financial and
Corporate Services (including Fire and Police) 1131 Disbursements for the Month Ended July 31, 2010 Staff report dated August 6, 2010 recommending that disbursements for July 2010 be
approved.
Council Minutes August 31, 2010 Page 15 of 17 R/2010-431 Disbursements July 2010 It was moved and seconded That the disbursements as listed below for the month ended July 31, 2010 be
approved. General $ 30,565,143 30,565,143. Payroll $ 2,380,260 2,380,260. Purchase Card $ 83,065 83,065. $ 33,028,468 33,028,468. CARRIED Community Development an and Recreation Service
d 1151 Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council Fee for Service Agreement Item 1151 was deferred. Correspondence -Nil Other Committee Issues – Nil 1200 STAFF REPORTS -Nil 1300 RELEASE
OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL -Nil 1400 MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Daykin advised that the District of Maple Ridge received an award for its annual budget presentation. The Mayor commended
the General Manager of Corporate and Financial Services and his staff for the outstanding work put into this presentation. The Mayor provided an update on the reduction in energy consumption
resulting from current sustainability initiatives. He advised that the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society held a second electronics recycling program on July 24th in which almost 6.5 tonnes
of appliances and a 45 gallon drum of
Council Minutes August 31, 2010 Page 16 of 17 batteries and cell phones were recycled and noted that the continuation of these types of programs will be needed to reach a 70% diversion
rate by 2015. The Mayor announced that the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup will take place in September and last year volunteers cleaned up shorelines and streams covering 2457 kilometers
nationally. The Mayor attended the unveiling of two new West Coast Express cars last Thursday and noted that there will be a total of 7 news cars by the end of 2010. The Mayor also
attended Cruising for a Cause at the A&W on 228th street where donations were raised for the MS Society of Canada. 1500 COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS Councillor Ashlie Councillor Ashlie attended
the Farmer’s Market and praised the Bard on the Bandstand for showcasing youth performers. She congratulated the Farmer’s Market for their expansion into Pitt Meadows. Councillor Ashlie
also attended a Cruising for a Cause event at A&W in support of the MS Society of Canada. Councillor Speirs Councillor Speirs attended Breastfest, a fundraiser for breast cancer research,
and reminded everyone that this is an annual event for all ages. He also attended the Ripple Affect and the inception of a new Neighbourhood Watch group located south of North Avenue.
Councillor King Councillor King advised that The ACT has their new brochure available. She noted that she appreciated the local newspaper articles showing compassion and understanding
for the Tamil refugees from Sri Lanka. Councillor King also mentioned that she was happy about the return of the salmon and hopes that this is something that we can continue to celebrate.
The Mayor encouraged citizens to attend the workshops for the Albion Concept Plan process and noted that more information is available on the District’s website. 1600 OTHER MATTERS
DEEMED EXPEDIENT -Nil
Council Minutes August 31, 2010 Page 17 of 17 1700 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS -Nil 1800 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC -Nil 1900 ADJOURNMENT -8:03 p.m. _____________________________
__ E. Daykin, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ C. Marlo, Corporate Officer