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District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING February 14, 2012 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Meeting held on February 14, 2012 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 C. Bell Parks and Recreation Services Councillor J. Dueck P. Gill, General
Manager Corporate and Financial Services Councillor A. Hogarth F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development Councillor B. Masse Services Councillor M. Morden C. Goddard, Manager
of Development and Environment Services 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 MOMENT OF REFLECTION 300 INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONA ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS L 400 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The
agenda was approved as circulated.
Council Minutes February 14, 2012 Page 2 of 18 500 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 501 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 24, 2012 R/2012-040 501 Minutes Regular Council
It was moved and seconded January 24, 2012 That the m minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of inutes January 24, 2012 be adopted as circulated CARRIED 502 Minutes of the Development
Agreements Committee Meetings of January 25(6) and 26, 2012 R/2012-041 503 Minutes Development Agmt It was moved and seconded Committee That the minutes of the Development Ag Agreements
Committee reements Meetings of January 25(6) and 26, 2012 be received. CARRIED 600 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil 700 DELEGATIONS – Nil 800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 801 B.C.
Hydro Smart Meters Discussion of proposed resolutions submitted by Councillor Bell Councillor Bell spoke to the resolution.
Council Minutes February 14, 2012 Page 3 of 18 R/2012-042 801.1 BC Hydro Smart Meters It was moved and seconded BE IT RESOLVED THAT a moratorium be placed on the mandatory installation
of wireless smart meters until the major issues and problems identified regarding wireless smart meters are independently assessed and alternatives are evaluated. DEFEATED Mayor Daykin,
Councillor Ashlie, Councillor Dueck, Councillor Hogarth, Councillor Masse, Councillor Morden -OPPOSED R/2012-043 801.2 BC Hydro Smart Meters It was moved and seconded BE IT RESOLVED
THAT a letter be sent to BC Hydro in support of optional installation of wireless smart meters for citizens of British Columbia Columbia. R/2012-044 BC Hydro Smart Meters It was moved
and seconded Amendment That the motion be amended to replace the text “optional installation of wireless smart meters” with the text “optional refusal of installation of wireless smart
meters” CARRIED MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED
Council Minutes February 14, 2012 Page 4 of 18 R/2012-045 801.3.1 BC Hydro Smart Meters – Letter to It was moved and seconded Province DEFERRED That a letter be sent to Premier Christy
Clark seeking support from the Provincial Government for the District of Maple Ridge’s motion in support of optional refusal of installation of wireless smart meters for citizens of
British Columbia; and That the letter stress that there is an expectation of public engagement, transparency and accountability related to decisions made by the Provincial Government
and its crown corporations and that decisions such as the installation of smart meters by BC Hy Hydro involve public engagement prior to dro the decision being made. R/2012-046 803.3.2
BC Hydro Smart Meters – Letter to It was moved and seconded Province That the motion to send a letter to Premier Christy Clark pertaining to the installation of Smar Smart Meters be
deferred to t the February 20, 2012 Council Workshop meeting. CARRIED 900 CORRESPONDENCE – Nil 1000 BYLAWS Bylaws for Final Reading 1001 RZ/075/09, 23553 Larch Avenue Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 6737 6737-2010 Staff report dated February 14, 2012 recommending final reading To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to R-1 (Residential District) and
RST-SV (Street Townhouse-Silver Valley) to permit a subdivision of 13 Single Family parcels and 17 Multi-Family parcels. Final reading
Council Minutes February 14, 2012 Page 5 of 18 R/2012-047 RZ/075/09 BL No. 6737-2010 It was moved and seconded Final reading That Bylaw No. 6737 6737-2010 be adopted. CARRIED 1002 RZ/067/10,
23851 Kanaka Creek Road Staff report dated February 14, 2012 recommending final reading 1002.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6822 22-2011 To amend Schedule
“A” to permit an R-2 (Urban Residential District) Zone in the Urban Residential and Major Corridor Residential Designations Final reading R/2012-048 RZ/067/10 BL No. 6822-2011 It was
moved and seconded Final reading That Bylaw No. 6822 22-2011 be adopted. CARRIED 1002.2 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6823 23-2011 To designate to Low Density
Residential and Conservation to finalize the stream protection setbacks for Rainbow and Arrow Creeks Final reading R/2012-049 RZ/067/10 BL No. 6823-2011 It was moved and seconded Final
reading That Bylaw No. 6823 23-2011 be adopted. CARRIED 1002.3 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6758 -2010 To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to R-1 (Residential
District) and R-2 (Urban Residential District) to permit future subdivision of 63 single family lots Final reading
Council Minutes February 14, 2012 Page 6 of 18 R/2012-050 RZ/067/10 BL No. 6758-2010 It was moved and seconded Final reading That Bylaw No. 6758 -2010 be adopted. CARRIED 1003 2011 2011-035
035-CP, 23735 132 Avenue Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6874 74-2011 Staff report dated February 14, 2012 recommending final reading To designate from conservation
to medium/high density residential Final reading R/2012-051 2011-035-CP BL No. 6874-2011 It was moved and seconded Final reading That Bylaw No. 6874 74-2011 be adopted. CARRIED COMMITTEE
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes – February 6, 2012 R/2012-052 Minutes COW It was moved and seconded February 6, 2012 That the minutes of the Committee
of the Whole Meeting of February 6 6, 201 , 2012 be received. CARRIED
Council Minutes February 14, 2012 Page 7 of 18 Public Works and Development Services 1101 2012 2012-004 004-RZ, 23791 112 Avenue, RS RS-3 to RM RM-1 Staff report dated February 6, 2012
recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6897-2012 to permit a townhouse development not be given first reading. R/2012-053 2012-004-RZ BL No. 6897-2012 It was moved and
seconded Not be given First Reading That Bylaw No. 6897 97-2012 not be given first reading. CARRIED 1102 2011 2011-130 130-RZ, 12240 228 Street, RS RS-1 to R R-3 Staff report dated
February 6, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6891-2011 to allow for future subdivision into four single-family lots be given first reading and that the applicant
provide further information as described on Schedules B and E of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, as well as Subdivision and Intensive Residential Development Permit
applications. R/2012-054 2011-130-RZ BL No. 6891-2011 It was moved and seconded First reading In respect of Section 879 of the Local Government Act 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 D District
in which the area istrict 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 improvements district
boards; and
Council Minutes February 14, 2012 Page 8 of 18 vi. The Provincial and Federal Governments and their agencies. And in that regard it is recommended that no additional consult consultation
be required in respect of this matter beyond the ation early positing of the proposed Official Community Plan amendments to the District’s website, together with an invitation to the
public to comment, and; That Bylaw No. 6891 91-2011 be given first reading reading; and ; That the applicant provide further information as described on Schedule B and E of the Development
Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 79-1999, as well as Subdivision and Intensive Residential Development Permit applications. CARRIED 1103 RZ/085/08, 13260 236 Street, Final One Year Extension
Staff report dated February 6, 2012 recommending that rezoning application RZ/085/08 to permit a townhouse development be granted a final one year extension. R/2012-055 RZ/085/08 Final
One It was moved and seconded Year Extension That pursuant to Maple Ridge Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 79-1999, a final one year extension be granted for rezoning application
RZ/085/08 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 of security as outlined in the Agreement; ii. Registration of a geotechnical report as a Restrictive Covenant which addresses the suitability of the site fo for the proposed
r development; iii. Road dedication as required; iv. Removal of the existing buildings and structures; v. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant protecting the Visitor Parking. CARRIED
Council Minutes February 14, 2012 Page 9 of 18 1104 DP/DVP/075/09, 23553 Larch Avenue Staff report dated February 6, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign
and seal DVP/075/09 to vary common wall and minimum lot depth requirements and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DP/075/09 to permit a future subdivision of
13 single family parcels and 17 multi-family parcels. R/2012-056 DP/DVP/075/09 Sign and seal It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer by authorized to sign and seal DVP/075/09
respecting property located at 23553 Larch Avenue; and further That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DP/075/09 respecting property located at 23553 Larch Avenue.
CARRIED 1105 Excess Capacity/Extended Services Agreement LC 146/11, 136 Avenue and 228 Street Staff report dated February 6, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized
to sign and seal Excess Capacity Latecomer Agreement LC 146/11. R/2012-057 LC 146-11 Sign and seal It was moved and seconded That with respect to the subdivision of lands involved in
Subdivision SD/88/10 located at 136 Avenue and 228 Street, be it resolved: 1. That the cost to provide the excess or extended services is, in whole or in part, excessive to the municipality
and tha that the cost to provide these services shall be paid by the t owner of the land being developed, and
Council Minutes February 14, 2012 Page 10 of 18 2. That Latecomer Charges be imposed for such excess or extended services on the parcels and in the amounts as set out in the staff report
dated February 6, 2012; and further 3. That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal Excess Capacity Latecomer Agreement LC 146/11 with the subdivider of the said lands.
CARRIED 1106 Excess Capacity/Extended Services Agreement LC 148/11, 228 Street and 126B Avenue Staff report dated February 6, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized
to sign and seal Excess Capacity Latecomer Agreement LC 148/11. R/2012-058 LC 148/11 Sign and seal It was moved and seconded That with respect to the subdivision of lands involved in
Subdivision SD/105/10 located at 228 Street and 126B Avenue, be it resolved: 1. That the cost to provide the excess or extended services is, in whole or in part, excessive to the municipality
and that the cost to pr provide these services shall be paid by the ovide owner of the land being developed, and 2. That Latecomer Charges be imposed for such excess or extended services
on the parcels and in the amounts as set out in the staff report dated February 6, 2012; and further 3. That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal Excess Capacity Latecomer
Agreement LC 148/11 with the subdivider of the said lands. CARRIED
Council Minutes February 14, 2012 Page 11 of 18 1107 Excess Capacity/Extended Services Agreement LC 149/11, 240 Street and 136 Avenue Staff report dated February 6, 2012 recommending
that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal Excess Capacity Latecomer Agreement LC 149/11. R/2012-059 LC 149/11 Sign and seal It was moved and seconded That with respect
to the subdivision of lands involved in Subdivision SD/112/07 located at 240 Street and 136 Avenue, be it resolved: 1. That the cost to provide the excess or extended services is, in
whole or in part, excessive to the municipality and th that the cost to provide these services shall be paid by the at owner of the land being developed, and 2. That Latecomer Charges
be imposed for such excess or extended services on the parcels and in the amounts as set out in the staff report dated February 6, 2012; and further 3. That the Corporate Officer be
authorized to sign and seal Excess Capacity Latecomer Agreement LC 149/11 with the subdivider of the said lands. CARRIED 1108 Excess Capacity/Extended Services Agreement LC 150/11,
104 Avenue and 243 Street Staff report dated February 6, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal Excess Capacity Latecomer Agreement LC 150/11.
Council Minutes February 14, 2012 Page 12 of 18 R/2012-060 LC 150/11 Sign and seal It was moved and seconded That with respect to the subdivision of lands involved in Subdivision SD/84/10
located at 104 Avenue and 243 Street, be it resolved: 1. That the cost to provide the excess or extended services is, in whole or in part, excessive to the municipality and tha that
the cost to provide these services shall be paid by the t owner of the land being developed, and 2. That Latecomer Charges be imposed for such excess or extended services on the parcels
and in the amounts as set out in the staff report dated February 6, 2 2012; and 012; further 3. That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal Excess Capacity Latecomer Agreement
LC 150/11 with the subdivider of the said lands. CARRIED Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police) 1131 Disbursements for the month ended December 31, 2011 Staff
report dated February 6, 2012 recommending that the disbursements for the month of December 2011 be approved. R/2012-061 Disbursements Month ended It was moved and seconded December
31, 2011 That the disbursements as listed below for the month ended December 31, 2011 be approved: General $10,036,787. Payroll $ 2,399,429. Purchase Card $ 91,035. $ 12,527,251. CARRIED
Council Minutes February 14, 2012 Page 13 of 18 1132 Maple Ridge Development Cost Charge Reserve Fund Expenditure Amending Bylaw No. 6904 6904-2012 Staff report dated February 6, 2012
recommending that Maple Ridge Development Cost Charge Reserve Fund Expenditure Amending Bylaw No. 6904-2012 be given first, second and third readings. R/2012-062 BL No. 6904-2012 Three
readings It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6904 6904-2012 be given first, second and third readings. CARRIED 1133 Inspection of Municipal Works Staff report dated February 6,
2012 recommending adoption of standards for inspection of municipal works. R/2012-063 Inspection of Municipal Works It was moved and seconded Adoption of Standards Wherein the 2012
Provisional Budget provides funding for a level of inspection that is affordable, be it resolved that: For Operational Services activities: A. The municipality be divided into twelve
zones and that eleven times per year, the following items in each zone be inspected by motor vehicle and appropriate records of the inspection results be kept: 1. intersection visibility
2. road surface conditions 3. road shoulders 4. regulatory and warning sign conditions 5. regulatory and warning sign visibility 6. sidewalks 7. guardrails 8. valve boxes 9. ditches
Council Minutes February 14, 2012 Page 14 of 18 10. manholes, and B. That a thorough walking inspection be undertaken once every four months of: 1. core area sidewalks 2. school walkways;
and C. That an annual inspection be undertaken of: 1. road crossing culverts 2. bridges 3. the Port Haney wharf; and D. That potentially dangerous trees along boulevards and roadways
be inspected on a complaint basis only and; For Park Services department activities: 1. that potentially dangerous trees within greenbelt areas be inspected on a complaint basis only;
2. that playgrounds and equipment be inspected on a monthly basis. 3. that active play parks be visually inspected on a monthly basis. 4. that wharves at Whonnock Lake Park be inspected
on a monthly basis. 5. that soccer sports fields be inspected weekly from September to March. That baseball fields be inspected every three weeks from April to September. 6. that all
trails are inspected twice annually. CARRIED Community Development and Recreation Service 1151 Maple Ridge Ridge-Pitt Meadows Arts Council Lease Renewal Staff report dated February
6, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Arts Council Lease Agreement 2012 to 2014.
Council Minutes February 14, 2012 Page 15 of 18 R/2012-064 Art Council Lease Agreement 2012 It was moved and seconded To 2014 Execute Agreement That the Corporate Officer be authorized
to execute the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council Lease Agreement 2012 to 2014. CARRIED 1152 Ridge Meadows Seniors Society Lease Agreement Staff report dated February 6, 2012 recommending
that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the Maple Ridge Seniors Society Lease Agreement. R/2012-065 Seniors’ Society Lease Agreement It was moved and seconded Execute Agreement
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the Ridge Meadows Seniors Society Lease Agreement. CARRIED Correspondence – Nil Other Committee Issues – Nil 1200 STAFF REPORTS –
Nil 1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL From the Closed Council Meeting of January 23, 2012 • Appointments to the Board of Variance • Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Bicycle Advisory
Committee – Term Appointments 2012-2013 • Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission – Term Appointments 2012-2013
Council Minutes February 14, 2012 Page 16 of 18 From the Closed Council Meeting of February 6, 2012 • Community Heritage Commission – Term Appointments 2012-2013 • Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows
Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility Issues Committee Appointments • Public Art Steering Committee Appointments 1400 MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Daykin attended the Cities Summit
hosted by the City of Vancouver. He spoke about Mr. Robert Bennett, who, at 100 years of age, is an inspiration and a remarkable gentleman. 1500 COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS Councillor Ashlie
Councillor Ashlie attended meetings of the Maple Ridge Social Planning Advisory Committee and the Alouette River Management Society. She reported that the Literacy Day event was very
successful and wished all a Happy Valentine’s Day. Councillor Dueck Councillor Dueck attended meetings of the Metro Vancouver Planning and Agricultural Committee and Grade 12 Grad Transition
interviews. She also wished all a Happy Valentine’s Day. Councillor Masse Councillor Masse expressed sadness and grief over a recent accident in Maple Ridge and put forward his deepest
sympathy to all and best wishes to those in recovery. He attended meetings for the Maple Ridge Agricultural Advisory Committee, the Maple Ridge Social Planning Advisory Committee and
the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society. Councillor Bell Councillor Bell attended meeting of the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission and the Ridge Meadows Recycling
Society. Councillor Hogarth Councillor Hogarth attended a Maple Ridge Hospice Society dinner and a Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Chamber of Commerce luncheon hosting several Provincial Ministers.
He attended a meeting of the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission.
Council Minutes February 14, 2012 Page 17 of 18 Councillor Morden Councillor Morden attended a meeting of the Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission and the Downtown Maple Ridge Business
Improvement Association. 1600 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil 1700 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS – Nil 1800 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Jacques Blackstone Mr.
Blackstone expressed concern regarding the installation of smart meters by BC Hydro. He asked why the resolution put on the floor by Councillor Bell has been stalled. Mayor Daykin clarified
that Councillor Bell’s resolution was passed and that a letter to BC Hydro will be written within the next few days. A resolution to write a letter to the Premier will be considered
at the February 20, 2012 Council Workshop. Chris Cle le levette vette Mr. Clevette spoke to the antennas to be placed on hydro poles as part of the smart meter program and expressed
concern over the health effects of these antennas. He asked how the municipality will deal with this aspect of the program and whether or not the municipality can move these collector
antennas to a different location should they create health issues for residents. Mayor Daykin advised that staff will follow up on Mr. Clevette’s question. Len Turner Mr. Turner advised
that homeowners can presently provide BC Hydro with a meter reading without the requirement of a meter reader. He expressed concern over the close proximity of the meter on his home
to his bedroom. He questioned whether the smart meter program is democratic and asked if Council will speak on the behalf of the people in terms of the installation of smart meters.
Mayor Daykin assured Mr. Turner that Council will work through the issue within their powers and legislative abilities.
Council Minutes February 14, 2012 Page 18 of 18 Ewa Fedorow Ms. Fedorow asked whether any Councillors have researched the option of fibre optics. She expressed concern with effects on
people living in buildings with numerous smart meters. She asked how her freedom of choice has been represented when a neighbour’s meter is installed close to her house. 1900 ADJOURNMENT
-9:10 p.m. _______________________________ E. Daykin, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ C. Marlo, Corporate Officer