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District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING September 14, 2010 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Meeting held on September 14, 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 L. King P. Gill, General
Manager Corporate and Financial Services Councillor M. Morden F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development Councillor C. Speirs Services J. Pickering, Director of Planning
ABSENT C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services Councillor A. Hogarth 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 Duane Goerzen, Maple Ridge Community Church 300 INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
400 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The agenda was approved with the withdrawal of Item 1151
Council Minutes September 14, 2010 Page 2 of 12 500 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 501 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of August 31, 2010 R/2010-438 501 Minutes Regular Council
It was moved and seconded August 31, 2010 That the m minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of inutes Augu August 31, st 2010 be adopted as circulated CARRIED 502 Minutes of the Public
Hearing Meeting of September 21, 2010 R/2010-339 Minutes Public Hearing It was moved and seconded September 21, 2010 That the minutes of the Public Hearing of September 21, 2010 be
received. CARRIED 503 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of September 1 and 3(2), 2010. R/2010-440 Minutes Development Agmt It was moved and seconded Committee
That the minutes of the Development Agreements Committ Committee ee Meetings September 1 and 3(2) 2), 2010 , be received. CARRIED 600 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL 601 On
behalf of Council, Mayor Daykin presented a gift of appreciation to George Lemar of Shaw Cable for all his hard work and dedication over the years and wished him well in his retirement.
Council Minutes September 14, 2010 Page 3 of 12 700 DELEGATIONS 701 Emerald Pig Society, Bard on the Bandstand 2010 – Sharon Malone Malone, President , Ms. Malone spoke to the success
of the Bard on the Bandstand 2010 event and expressed appreciation for the participation of Mayor Daykin and Councillor Speirs. She presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mayor
Daykin, Councillor Speirs and the District. Ms. Malone encouraged residents to visit the Emerald Pig Society website to view upcoming events. 800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – Nil 900 CORRESPONDENCE
– Nil 1000 BY BY-LAWS Bylaws for Final Reading 1001 Maple Ridge Taxi Regulation Amending Bylaw No. 6754 6754-2010 To clarify the chauffeurs permit application process Final reading
R/2010-441 BL No. 6754-2010 Final reading It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6 6754 754 754-2010 be adopted. CARRIED
Council Minutes September 14, 2010 Page 4 of 12 COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes – August 30, 2010 R/2010-442 Minutes COW It was moved and seconded
August 30, 2010 That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of August 30, 2010 be received. CARRIED Public Works and Development Services 1101 RZ/067/10, 23851 Kanaka Creek
Road and 11089 240 Street, RS RS-3 to R R-1 and R R-2 Staff report dated September 7, 2010 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6758-2010 to allow for future subdivision
be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described in Schedule (A-H) of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999 R/2010-443 RZ/067/10 BL No.
6758-2010 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, Coun Council must cil 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; 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
adjacent to the area covered by the plan; d. First Nations; e. School District Boards, greater boards and improvements district board boards; and ;
Council Minutes September 14, 2010 Page 5 of 12 f. The Provincial and Federal G Governments and their overnments 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. 6758 6758-2010 be given first reading; and That the applicant provide further information as described on Schedule (A A-H) of the Development Procedures
Bylaw No. 5879 5879-1999. CARRIED Councillor King -OPPOSED 1102 RZ/040/09, 24554 102 Avenue, 10175, 10125, 10075, 10025 248 Street, First Extension Staff report dated September 8, 2010
recommending that a one year extension be granted for rezoning application RZ/040/09 to permit 112 residential lots under the R-1 (Residential District), RS-1b (One Family Urban [Medium
Density] Residential) zone. R/2010-444 RZ/040/09 First Extension It was moved and seconded That a one year extension be granted for rezoning applica application tion RZ/040/09 and that
the f following conditions be addressed ollowing prior to consideration of final reading: i. Approval from the Metro Vancouver Regional District Board to amend the Regional Context
Statement of the Official Community Plan; ii. Approval from the Ministry of Transportation Transportation; iii. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant
and receipt of the deposit of security as outlined in the Agreement, which includes a contribution to the future upgrading of 248 248th th Street; iv. Amendment to Schedule “B” and
“C C” of the Official ” Community Plan;
Council Minutes September 14, 2010 Page 6 of 12 v. Registration of a detailed geotechnical report addressing the suitability of the site for the 112 lot subdivision as a Restrictive
Covenant; vi. Road dedication as required; vii. An Amenity Restrictive Covenant protecti protecting the ng landscape buffer and confirmation in writing from the property owner that
a Local Service Agreement will be provided at the subdivision stage for the long term maintenance of the buffer area; viii. Approval of the Greater Vancouver Sew Sewera era erage and
ge Drai Drainage District to amend the Fraser Sewer Area nage boundary; ix. A landscape plan prepared by a Landscape Architect detailing the landscape buffer must be submitted including
the security to do the works; x. Park dedicat dedication ion as detailed on Appendix D, and includi including the property located at 24554 102 Avenue ng known as the Lower Jackson
Farm, including construction of walkways and equestrian trail; xi. A disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional Engineer advising whether there is 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 regulation. CARRIED 1103 RZ/096/06, 11774 and 11756
236 Street, Final One Year Extension Staff report dated September 2, 2010 recommending that a final one year extension be granted for rezoning application RZ/096/06 to permit 11 single
family lots under the R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) and R-1 (Residential District) zones and 1 duplex lot under the RT-1 (Two Family Urban Residential) zone. R/2010-445
RZ/096/06 Final One Year It was moved and seconded Extension That a final one year extension be granted for rezoning application RZ/096/06 and that the following conditions be addressed
prior to con consideration of final reading: sideration
Council Minutes September 14, 2010 Page 7 of 12 a. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant and receipt of the deposit of security as outlined in the
Agreement; b. Amendment to Schedule “B” and “C” of the Official Community Plan; c. Registrat Registration of a geotechnical report as a Restrictive ion Covenant which addresses the
suitability of the site for the proposed development; d. Road dedication as required; e. Removal of the existing buildings; f. A Restrictive Covenant for the duplex design must be registered
at the Land Title Office; egistered g. Park dedication as required. CARRIED 1104 TransLink MRN Minor Capital Program Agreement 0911 0911-1101 Staff report dated September 3, 2010 recommending
that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and execute Major Road Network Minor Capital Program Agreement No. 0911-1101 for installation of a new traffic signal and road alignment
improvements at the intersection of 216 Street and 128 Avenue. R/2010-446 Minor Capital Program Agreement It was moved and seconded 0911-1101 That the Corporate Officer be authorized
to sign and execute MRN Minor Capital Program Agreement No. 0911 0911-1101, as attached to the staff report dated September 3, 2010. CARRIED 1105 Maple Ridge Kennel Regulation Bylaw
No. 6036 6036-2002 Am Amendment and endment Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 3510-1985 Text Amendment for Kennel Regulations Staff report dated August 31, 2010 recommending that Maple
Ridge Kennel Regulation Amending Bylaw No. 6755-2010 to update the definition of ‘dog’ and provide more specific interior and exterior pen requirements be given first, second and third
readings and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6757-2010 to amend the definition of ‘dog’ to be consistent with the Kennel Regulation Bylaw be given first and second readings
and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
Council Minutes September 14, 2010 Page 8 of 12 R/2010-447 BL No. 6755-2010 Three readings It was moved and seconded BL No. 6757-2010 First and second That Bylaw No. 675 6755-2010 be
given first, second and third readings; and further That Bylaw No. 675 6757-2010 be given first and second reading readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing. CARRIED Financial and
Corporate Services (including Fire and Police) 1131 Bylaw for Dedication of Property at 22109 119 Avenue as Park Staff report dated September 7, 2010 recommending that Maple Ridge Park
Dedication Bylaw No. 6753-2010 be given first, second and third readings. R/2010-448 BL No. 6753-2010 Three readings It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6753 6753-2010 be given
first, second and third readings readings. CARRIED Note: Mayor Daykin excused himself from the discussion of Item 1132 as he is on the Board of one of the institutions named in the
staff report. Councillor Ashlie chaired the meeting in his absence. 1132 2011 Permissive Tax Exemptions Staff report dated September 8, 2010 recommending that Maple Ridge Tax Exemption
Bylaw No. 6759-2010 be given first, second and third readings.
Council Minutes September 14, 2010 Page 9 of 12 R/2010-449 BL No. 6759-2010 Three readings It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6759 6759-2010 be given fir first, second and third
st, readings. CARRIED Note: Mayor Daykin returned to the meeting and assumed the Chair. Community Development and Recreation Service Note: Item 1151 was withdrawn. 1151 Albion Water
Spray Park Contract Award Staff report dated August 31, 2010 recommending that the contract for the provision of a water spray park at Albion Park be awarded to Habitat Systems Inc.
1152 Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council Fee for Service Agreement Staff report dated September 8, 2010 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the amended
2009 to 2011 Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council Fee for Service Agreement. R/2010-450 Fee for Service Agreement It was moved and seconded Amendment That the Corporate Officer b be
authorized to execute the e amended Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council Fee for Service Agreement 2009 to 2011. CARRIED Correspondence – Nil Other Committee Issues – Nil
Council Minutes September 14, 2010 Page 10 of 12 1200 STAFF REPORTS – Nil 1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL From the Closed Council Meeting of August 30, 2010 • Potential Disposition
of Property at 22109 119 Avenue For information only 1400 MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Daykin reminded residents that October 4 to 8, 2010 is Ride Share Week. He encouraged all to share a ride
or use alternate transportation. He advised that the TD Great Canadian Shores Cleanup will take place on September 18th and that the Terry Fox Run will be held on September 19th. Mayor
Daykin reported on the District of Maple Ridge’s website and advised that a Twitter account is available to allow residents to comment on the Albion planning process. 1500 COUNCILLORS’
REPORTS Councillor Dueck Councillor Dueck advised that the Arts Council will be hosting its Annual General Meeting on October 4th at the ACT and encouraged residents to attend. She
reminded all that September 25th is Canada Culture Day. Councillor Dueck attended a meeting of the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Parks and Leisure Services Commission. Councillor Ashlie
Councillor Ashlie attended an Arts Council Meeting and encouraged residents to drop by the Art gallery to view the large selection of art. She thanked all the participants in the Inaugural
Wes Durksen Memorial Charity Golf Tournament. Councillor Ashlie also advised that the annual Community Information and Resource Fair will take place at Haney Place Mall on September
25th. Councillor King Councillor King attended a meeting of the Maple Ridge Social Planning Advisory Committee. She reminded residents of the Youth Celebration in the Maple Ridge Library
on September 18th and the Terry Fox Run on September 19th.
Council Minutes September 14, 2010 Page 11 of 12 Councillor Morden Councillor Morden attended his regular meetings and the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association’s Safety
and Security Meeting. Councillor Speirs Councillor Speirs attended a Neighbourhood Watch meeting in South Haney. He commented on the progress being made with the construction of the
new SPCA building. He advised that the Maple Ridge Hospice Society will be hosting a dance on September 18th and encouraged residents to attend. Councillor Speirs commented on the passing
of Marvin Schultz and offered condolences to his wife, Rose. 1600 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil 1700 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEE MEETINGS TINGS – Nil 1800 QUESTIONS
FROM THE PUBLIC Diane Murrell – on behalf of the Alouette Valley Association Ms. Murrell referred to letters written to the District expressing concern over the North Alouette flood
plain. She asked that the Alouette River Flood Management Task Force be reassembled and that Ken Stewart be brought in as facilitator to the task force. The General Manager of Public
Works and Development Services advised that arrangements for staff to meet with the task force can be made. He stated that he would have to check on the availability of Mr. Stewart.
Terry Dumas – on behalf of the Alouette Valley Association Mr. Dumas expressed concern with the impact of construction of bridge abutments and asked why this construction is being carried
out and is slated for completion in advance of a hydrology study of the Alouette River Valley. The General Manager of Public Works and Development Services and the General Manager of
Community Development, Parks and Recreation Services will follow up with staff and respond to Mr. Dumas’ concerns.
Council Minutes September 14, 2010 Page 12 of 12 Diane Murrell – on behalf of the Alouette Valley Association Ms. Murrell asked when the hydrology study for the Alouette River Valley
will be completed. The General Manager of Public Works and Development Services advised that the first phase of the study is nearing completion and that the participants involved in
the process can be asked to reconvene sometime in October. 1900 ADJOURNMENT -7:57 pm _______________________________ E. Daykin, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________
C. Marlo, Corporate Officer