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District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING November 23, 2010 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Meeting held on November 23, 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 P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services Councillor J. Dueck F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development
Councillor A. Hogarth Services Councillor L. King J. Pickering, Director of Planning Councillor M. Morden R. Riach, Acting Corporate Officer Councillor C. Speirs 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 Warner, Burnett Baptist Church 300 INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS 400 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The agenda was approved with the following revision: Items 801 and
1001 were dealt with prior to Item 601
Council Minutes November 23, 2010 Page 2 of 22 500 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 501 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 9, 2010 R/2010-561 501 Minutes Regular Council
It was moved and seconded November 9, 2010 That the m minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of inutes November 9, 2010 be adopted as circulated CARRIED 502 Minutes of the Public Hearing
of November 16, 2001 R/2010-562 502 Minutes Public Hearing It was moved and seconded November 16, 2010 That the minutes of the Public Hearing of November 16, 2010 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED 503 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of November 3(2), 8, 10(3), 12 and 17, 2010 R/2010-563 503 Minutes Development Agmt It was moved and seconded Committee
That the minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of November 3(2), 8, 10(3 3), 12 and 17, 2010 be ), received. CARRIED
Council Minutes November 23, 2010 Page 3 of 22 600 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL 601 Town Centre Development Incentives -Manager of Sustainability and Corporate Planning The
Manager of Sustainability and Corporate Planning gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Town Centre Development Incentives Program initiated to promote investment. She spoke to private
sector investment, the basics of the incentive program and the types of projects which will qualify for the new incentives. 700 DELEGAT DELEGATIONS IONS 701 District of Maple Ridge
Crime Prevention Programs -RCMP Crime Prevention/Volunteer Coordinator The RCMP Crime Prevention and Volunteer Coodinator gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining the Ridge Meadows
RCMP Crime Prevention Volunteer Programs. He highlighted the history of the initiative, the numbers of volunteers involved, the various crime prevention programs and the goals of the
programs. 702 Operation Red Nose Ridge Ridge-Meadows Organizing Committee -Linda Pal, Kate Woochuk Ms. Woochuk gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining what Operation Red Nose is, when
the service runs and when it starts. She explained how the service works and outlined the history of the program. Ms. Woochuk provided statistics on how often the program has been used
in the past years of operation. Ms. Pal advised on the financial aspects of Operation Red Nose including sponsorship programs and on what was being done to increase use of the program.
703 Bear Aware Presentation -Kanaka Education and Environment anaka Environmental Partnership Society al -Ross Davies Mr. Davies gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining the Mission
Statement of the Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership Society (“KEEPS”) and summarizing activities being held by the Society. He advised on wildlife within the urban area
and focused on black bears, highlighting food
Council Minutes November 23, 2010 Page 4 of 22 sources and what attracts bear, the development of bears into garbage bears, and what to look for in a bear’s body language to understand
them better. He touched on the scenario of a mother bear and her cubs and spoke to the defensive postures that bears employ. Mr. Davies noted that black bears in the Lower Mainland
do not hibernate in the winter. He also provided information on garbage bins which are bear proof. 800 UNFINISHE UNFINISHED BUSINESS D Note: Item 801 was dealt with following Item 601
Note: Councillor Morden advised that he has property in the downtown core and excused himself from the discussion of Item 801. 801 Town Centre Investment Incentives Program – Priority
Processi Processing ng ng, Fee , Reductions and Maple Ridge Building Amending Bylaw No. 6780 0-2010 Staff report dated November 16, 2010 recommending that the priority processing be
endorsed and that Bylaw No. 6780-2010 to provide for building permit fee reduction for qualifying development under the Town Centre Investment Incentives Program be given first, second
and third readings. R/2010-564 Priority Processing BL No. 6780-2010 It was moved and seconded Three readings That effective January 10, 2011, Priority Processing be implemented for
all development applications qualifying for the Town Centre Investment Incentive Incentives Program; and That staff monitor the impact of Priority Processing on non non-qualifying applications
for the duration of the program and report to Council on a periodic basis; and further That Bylaw No. 6780 0-2010 be given first, second and third readings. CARRIED 900 CORRESPONDENCE
– Nil
Council Minutes November 23, 2010 Page 5 of 22 1000 BYLAWS Bylaws for First, Second and Third Readings Note: Item 1001 was dealt with following Item 601 and Item 801 1001 Proposed Amendments
to Off Off-Street Parking & Loading Bylaw No. 4350 4350-1990 – Town Centre Investments Incentives Program Staff report dated November 15, 2010 recommending that Bylaw No. 6774-2010
to expand reduced parking standards beyond the current Central Business District boundaries be given first, second and third readings. R/2010-565 BL No. 6774-2010 Three readings It
was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6774 6774-2010 be given first, second and third readings. CARRIED Note: Councillor Morden returned to the meeting following discussion of Item
1001 Note: Items 1002 to 1003 are from the Public Hearing of November 16, 2010 1002 RZ/056/10, 22355 & 22371 River Road Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6760 6760-2010 To enter into
a Heritage Designation and Revitalization and Tax Agreement Bylaw to conserve a historic site with two buildings historically known as the Bank of Montreal and the Port Haney Post Office
/or Billy Miner Pub. Second and third readings R/2010-566 RZ/056/10 BL No. 6760-2010 It was moved and seconded Second and third That Bylaw No. 6760 6760-2010 be given second and third
readings. CARRIED
Council Minutes November 23, 2010 Page 6 of 22 1003 Release Building Scheme Restrictive Covenant from McIntyre Court Confirmation of release of the restrictive covenant when a building
application for external building changes or additions are received for any lot within the McIntyre Court subdivision. The Director of Planning advised that staff has responded to concerns
expressed by residents. R/2010-567 Release of Restrictive It was moved and seconded Covenant That the release of the restrictive covenant when a building application for external building
changes or additions are received for any lot within the McIntyre Court subdivision be confirmed. CARRIED 1004 Maple Ridge Council Procedure Amending Bylaw No. 6777 6777-2010 To amend
the bylaw by deleting Section 31(b) in its entirety and replacing with: (b) Moment of Reflection; Second and third readings R/2010-568 BL No. 6777-2010 Second and third It was moved
and seconded That Bylaw No. 6777 6777-2010 be given second and third reading; and That prior to final reading, the following definition of “Moment of Reflection” be included in the
Bylaw: • “a prayer, a blessing, a reading, a thought, or a mo moment of ment silence”; and That the opportunity for a “Moment of Reflection” be made available to all of the faith communities
in Maple Ridge to respect the diverse views in the community; and further
Council Minutes November 23, 2010 Page 7 of 22 That staff be tasked with drafting the appropriate proto protocols for cols consideration prior to final reading of the Bylaw. CARRIED
Councillor Ashlie -OPPOSED Bylaws for Final Reading 1005 RZ/054/02 02, 22600 136 Avenue Staff report dated November 8, 2010 recommending final reading 1005.1 Maple Ridge Official Community
Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6642 6642-2009 To amend the conservation area Final reading R/2010-569 RZ/054/02 BL No. 6642-2009 It was moved and seconded Final reading That Bylaw No. 6642
6642-2009 be adopted. CARRIED 1005.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amendin Amending Bylaw No.6643 g 6643-2009 To rezone from A-2 (Upland Agricultural) to R-1 (Residential District) and RST (Street
Townhouse Residential) and to amend text to provide a new Street Townhouse Residential Zone, RST (Street Townhouse Residential) to permit the development of 38 single family units and
2 fourplex street townhouse buildings. Final reading R/2010-570 RZ/054/02 BL No. 6643-2009 It was moved and seconded Final reading That Bylaw No. 6643 6643-2009 be adopted. CARRIED
Council Minutes November 23, 2010 Page 8 of 22 COMMITTEE REPORTS AND R RECOMMENDATIONS ECOMMENDATIONS 1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes – November 15, 2010 R/2010-571 Minutes COW It
was moved and seconded November 15, 2010 That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of November 15, 2010 be received. CARRIED Publi Public Works and Development Services
c 1101 RZ/033/08, 10366 240 Street, RS RS-2 to R R-3 Staff report dated November 4, 2010 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6621-2008 to allow for future subdivision
into 9 single family residential lots be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described in Schedule (B) of the Development Procedures Bylaw No.
5879-1999. R/2010-572 RZ/033/08 BL No. 6621-2008 It was moved and seconded First reading 1. That Bylaw No. 6 6621 621 621-2008 be given first reading; and 2. That the applicant provide
further information as described on Schedule (B) of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 79-1999. CARRIED 1102 RZ/083/10, 21773, 21787 and 21795 Lougheed Highway, RS RS-1 to C
C-2 Staff report dated November 3, 2010 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6766-2010 to permit construction of three commercial buildings be given first reading and
that the applicant provide further information as described in Schedule (C) of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999.
Council Minutes November 23, 2010 Page 9 of 22 R/2010-573 RZ/083/10 BL No. 6766-2010 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 a an Official Community Plan, Council must n consider whether consultation is required with specifically: i. 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; ii. The Board of any Regional District that is adjacent to the
area covered by the plan; iii. The Council of any municipality that is adjacent to the area covered by the plan; iv. First Nations; v. School District Boards, greater boards and improvement
district boards; and vi. The Provincial and Federal Governments and their 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 Zone Amending
Bylaw No. 6766 6766-2010 be given First Reading, and further That the applicant provide further information as described on Schedule (C) of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879
– 1999. CARRIED
Council Minutes November 23, 2010 Page 10 of 22 1103 RZ/108/10, 11718 224 Street; 11731 Fraser Street, RM RM-1 and RM RM-2 to C C-3 and RM RM-5 Staff report dated November 8, 2010 recommending
that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6771-2010 to allow mixed use commercial, apartment and ground-oriented multi-family development be given first reading and that the applicant
provide further information as described in Schedule A, C and D of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999. R/2010-574 RZ/108/10 BL No. 6771-2010 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: i. 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; ii. The Board of any Regional District that is adjacent to the area covered by the plan; iii. The Council of any municipality t that is adjacent to the hat area covered by the
plan; iv. First Nations; v. School District Boards, greater boards and improvement district boards; and vi. The Provincial and Federal Governments and their 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 Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6771 6771-2010 b be given First e Reading, and further; That the applicant provide further
information as described on Schedule A, C and D of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 – 1999. CARRIED
Council Minutes November 23, 2010 Page 11 of 22 1104 RZ/021/10, 9990 240 Street, RS RS-2 and CS CS-1 to RM RM----1 Staff report dated November 3, 2010 recommending that Maple Ridge Official
Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6768-2010 be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6735-2010 to permit a 16
unit townhouse development be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2010-575 RZ/021/10 BL No. 6768-2010 It was moved and seconded First Reading BL No. 6735-2010
Second Reading 1. That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw N No. o. 6768 – 2010 be given First and Second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; 2. That Maple Ridge
Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6768 – 2010 be considered in conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 3. That it be confirmed that Maple Ridge
Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6768 – 2010 is consistent with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 4. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6735 -2010 be given
Second Reading and be forwarded to Public He Hearing; and aring; 5. That the following terms and conditions be met prior to 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 outli outlined in the Agreement; ned iii. Amendment to Schedule
"B" and “C” of the Official Community Plan; iv. Registration of a geotechnical report as a Restrictive Covenant which addresses the suitability of the site for the proposed development;
v. Registration of a Statutory Right of Way plan and agreement at the Land Title Office; vi. Road dedication as required; vii. Registration of a Cross Access Easement Agreement at the
Land Title Office; viii. Park dedication as required;
Council Minutes November 23, 2010 Page 12 of 22 ix. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant protecting the Visitor Parking; x. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for Habitat Protection.
CARRIED 1105 RZ/104/06, 10578 245B Street & 10601 Jackson Road Road, First Extension , Staff report dated November 1, 2010 recommending that a one year extension be granted for rezoning
application RZ/104/06 to permit subdivision of approximately 23 single family lots under the RS-1b (One Family Urban [Medium Density] Residential) zone. R/2010-576 RZ/104/06 First Extension
It was moved and seconded That a one year extension be granted for rezoning application RZ/104/06 and that the following conditions be addressed prior to final reading. i. Amendment
to Schedules "B" & “C” of the Official Community Plan; ii. Registration of a geotechnical r report as a Restrictive eport Covenant which addresses the suitability of the site for the
proposed development; iii. A Statutory right of way plan and agreement must be registered at the Land Title Office (for storm drainage and municipal access to the Park); iv iv. Road
and 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
lands. CARRIED 1106 RZ/026/07, 23616 132 Avenue, First Extension Staff report dated November 3, 2010 recommending that a one year extension be granted for rezoning application RZ/026/07
to permit development of 12 townhouses in the RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) zone and 1 single family lot under the R-1 (Residential District) zone.
Council Minutes November 23, 2010 Page 13 of 22 R/2010-577 RZ/026/07 First Extension It was moved and seconded That a one year extension be granted for rezoning application RZ/026/07
and that the following conditions be addressed prior to consideration of final reading: i. Registra Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive tion Covenant and
receipt of the deposit of security as outlined in the Agreement; ii. Amendment to Figures 2, 3C and Figure 4 of the Silver Valley Area Plan; iii. Registration of a geotechnical report
as a Restrictive Covenant which addresses the suitability of the site for the proposed development; iv. A Right Right-of of-Way Agreement filed at the Land Titles Office for access
to lands to the south; v. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant protecting the Visito Visitor Parking in the townhouse site; vi Removal of the existing buildings; vii. Park dedication
as required; viii Road dedication as required. CARRIED Note: Councillor Hogarth excused himself from discussion of Item 1107 as he has a contractual obligation associated with the application.
1107 RZ/017/08, 12038 Edge Street; 22554, 22566 Brown Avenue, Final One Year Extension Staff report dated November 4, 2010 recommending that a final one year extension be granted for
rezoning application RZ/017/08 to permit a residential dormitory intended for future conversion into a senior’s assisted living facility. R/2010-578 RZ/017/08 Final One Year It was
moved and seconded Extension That pursuant to Maple Ridge Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 79-1999 1999, a one year extension be granted for rezoning application RZ/017/08 and
that the following conditions be addressed prior to final reading:
Council Minutes November 23, 2010 Page 14 of 22 i. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant and receipt of the deposit of security as outlined in the
Agreement; ii. Road dedication as required; iii. Consolidation of the development site; iv. Registration of a Section 219 Covenant ensuring: a. The use of one living unit will be restricted
to a resident professional administrator; b. The in intended future use of the building will be for tended seniors’ assisted living rental units for 60 years of age and older, that
will include an administrative staff presence 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; c. The units cannot be strata titled; v. Removal of the exi existing buildings. sting CARRIED Note: Councillor
Hogarth returned to the meeting. 1108 DVP/DP/003/10, 20733 Lougheed Highway Staff report dated November 8, 2010 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal
DVP/003/10 to vary the minimum required off street parking spaces and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DP/003/10 to permit construction of a vehicle repair
building. R/2010-579 DVP/003/10 DP/003/10 It was moved and seconded Sign and seal That th the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal e DVP/003/10 respecting property located
at 20733 Lougheed Highway; and That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DP/003/10. CARRIED
Council Minutes November 23, 2010 Page 15 of 22 1109 DVP/098/08, 22600 136 Avenue Staff report dated November 3, 2010 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and
seal DVP/098/08 to vary maximum building height and front and rear setbacks for the R-1 (Residential District) zoned lots. R/2010-580 DVP/098/08 Sign and seal It was moved and seconded
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/098/08 respecting property located at 22600 136 Avenue. CARRIED 1110 DP/004/09, 22600 136 Avenue Staff report dated November
5, 2010 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DP/004/09 to permit 8 street townhouse dwellings in two buildings zoned RST (Street Townhouse Residential).
R/2010-581 DP/004/09 Sign and seal It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authori authorized to sign and seal zed DP/004/09 respecting property located at 22600 136
Avenue. CARRIED 1111 SD/103/08, 5% Money in Lieu of Parkland Dedication, 28594 104 Avenue Staff report dated November 8, 2010 recommending that the owner of the subject property pay
an amount that is not less than $64,750.00.
Council Minutes November 23, 2010 Page 16 of 22 R/2010-582 SD/103/08 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 la land proposed for subdivision at 28594 104 Avenue, under nd application SD/103/08, shall pay to the District of Maple Ridge an
amount that is not less than $64,750.00 CARRIED 1112 SD/088/10, Local Area Service, 22600 136 Avenue Staff report dated November 4, 2010 recommending that a Local Area Service for enhanced
landscape maintenance costs be authorized for properties at 22600 136 Avenue and that Formosa Plateau Enhanced Landscape Maintenance Bylaw No. 6769-2010 be given first, second and third
readings. R/2010-583 SD/088/10 Local Area Service It was moved and seconded That a Local Area Service, as formally petitioned by the property owners of 22600 136 Avenue, and as per
Community Charter, Part 7, Division 5, 211(1)(a), be authorized for the enh enhanced landscape maintenance costs to be levied on the anced benefitting properties to be created by subdivision
of the land; and further That Formosa Plateau Local Area Service Bylaw No. 6769 6769-2010 be given first, second and third readings. CARRIED 1113 SP/0 82/10 10, Soil Deposit Permit,
22294 132 Avenue , Staff report dated November 4, 2010 recommending that application SP/082/10 for a fill permit for the property at 22294 132 Avenue not be forwarded to the Agricultural
Land Commission.
Council Minutes November 23, 2010 Page 17 of 22 R/2010-584 SP/082/10 Soil Deposit Permit It was moved and seconded That Application SP/082/10 for a fill permit under Section 20(3) of
the Agricultural Land Commission Act submitted by Trevor Krugel for the property at 22294 132 Avenue not be forwarded to the Agricultur Agricultural Land Commission. al R/2010-585 SP/082/10
Soil Deposit Permit It was moved and seconded DEFERRED That consideration of Resolution R/2010 2010-584 be deferred. CARRIED Councillor Speirs and Councillor Hogarth -OPPOSED 1114 Santa
Claus Parade and Chr Christmas Festival in the Park istmas Staff report dated November 2, 2010 recommending that the use of municipal streets be authorized for the annual Santa Claus
Parade and Christmas Festival in the Park on Saturday, December 4, 2010. R/2010-586 Use of Streets It was moved and seconded That use of municipal streets be authorized for the Annual
Santa Claus Parade and Christmas Festival in the Park on Saturday, December 4, 2010, provided the conditions outlined in Schedule ‘A’ attached to the staff report dated November 2,
2010 are met. CARRIED
Council Minutes November 23, 2010 Page 18 of 22 Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police) 1131 Disbursements for the month ended October 31 31, 2010 , Staff report
dated November 1, 2010 recommending that disbursements for the month of October, 2010 be approved. R/2010-587 Disbursements October 2010 It was moved and seconded That the disbursements
as listed below for the month ended October 31, 2010 be approved. General $13,048,006. Payroll $ 1,447,447. Purchase Card $ 8 0,860. $14,576,313. CARRIED 1132 Adjustments to the 2010
Collector’s Roll Staff report dated November 7, 2010 submitting information on changes to the 2010 Collector’s Roll through the issuance of Supplementary Rolls 4 through 8. Submitted
for information only Community Development and Recreation Service 1151 Contract Award for the Columbaria Plaza Construction Staff report dated October 20, 2010 recommending that the
Corporate Officer be authorized to execute a contract with Canadian Land Care Services Ltd. for the construction of a columbarium.
Council Minutes November 23, 2010 Page 19 of 22 R/2010-588 Award of Contract It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract with Canadian
Lawn Care Services Ltd. to install the Columbaria Plaza for the sum of $111,684 plus HST which includes separately priced options such as granite coping on walls and granite pavers
in the plaza (see attached concept layout); and further That the Manager of Financial Planning be authorized to assign an ad additional sum of $72,684 plus 10% contingency ditional
from the Maple Ridge Cemetery Reserve that would incorporate all of the optional granite features and accessible walk way recommended by the Landscape Architect. CARRIED Councillor
Hogarth – OPPOSED 1152 Ma Maple Ridge Cemetery Amending Bylaw ple Staff report dated October 22, 2010 recommending that Maple Ridge Cemetery Amending Bylaw No. 6776-2010 be given first,
second and third readings. R/2010-589 BL No. 6776-2010 Three readings It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6776 6776-2010 be given first, second and third readings. CARRIED Councillor
Hogarth -OPPOSED Correspondence – Nil Other Committee Issues – Nil
Council Minutes November 23, 2010 Page 20 of 22 1200 STAFF REPORTS – Nil 1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL From the November 15, 2010 Closed Council Meeting: • 2011 Citizen-At-Large
appointments of Bonny Klovance, Ian Brown and Tyler Shymkiw to the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission. For Information only 1400 MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Daykin
attended a Real Estate Investment Network (“REIN”) presentation hosted by the Strategic Economic Initiatives Department. He advised that Maple Ridge has been ranked as the 5th best
community for investment in Canada. The Mayor gave a tour of municipal hall to a Grade 3 class and attended the kickoff for the 2010 CP Holiday Train. Mayor Daykin advised that the
public hearing for the draft Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy are scheduled for November 24 in Coquitlam and December 1 in Surrey and encouraged residents with submissions to
attend. 1500 COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS Councillor Hogarth Councillor Hogarth attended a Building Sustainable Communities 2010 Conference hosted by the Fresh Outlook Foundation. Councillor
Ashlie Councillor Ashlie attended all her regular committee meetings. She also attended the North Fraser District 4-H Club Annual Awards on behalf of the Agricultural Advisory Committee
and a “Learning for Tomorrow” workshop hosted by School District No. 42.
Council Minutes November 23, 2010 Page 21 of 22 Councillor Dueck Councillor Dueck attended a meeting of the Maple Ridge Recycling Society and the Real Estate Investment Network (“REIN”)
presentation hosted by the Strategic Economic Initiatives Department. Councillor King Councillor King attended the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting. She spoke
to the passing of Mr. David Lam, a former Lieutenant Governor of the Province of British Columbia. Councillor Morden Councillor Morden attended the Remembrance Day Event, a meeting
with School District No. 42 representatives, an Economic Advisory Commission meeting and a meeting with TransLink. He also attended a Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Chamber of Commerce meeting,
a Salvation Army Board meeting and a Maple Ridge Community Foundation Grants Awards event. Cou Councillor Speirs ncillor Councillor Speirs attended the Municipal Insurance Association
of BC’s quarterly meeting. He visited the ‘Tracks’ restaurant on River Road to acknowledge that businesses support of the CP Holiday Train. 1600 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil
1700 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS – Nil 1800 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC John MacKenzie Mr. MacKenzie thanked Mayor, Council and staff for the excellent work done
over the year. He asked whether the District is still committed to the request for open transparency and public oversight in regard to the RCMP contract. The General Manager Corporate
and Financial Services advised that the RCMP are firmly committed to transparency and that this is a matter of senior government sorting out what they wish to establish.
Council Minutes November 23, 2010 Page 22 of 22 1900 ADJOURNMENT – 9:11 p.m. _______________________________ E. Daykin, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ C.
Marlo, Corporate Officer