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District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING March 27, 2012 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Meeting held on March 27, 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 D. Pollack, Acting General Manager Public Works and Councillor B. Masse Development Services Councillor M. Morden C. Carter,
Director of Planning C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary Other staff as required B. McLeod, Manager of Parks and Open Spaces 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 ADDITIONAL
AGENDA ITEMS 400 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The agenda was approved as circulated.
Council Minutes Marcy 27, 2012 Page 2 of 14 500 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 501 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 13, 2012 R/2012-117 501 Minutes Regular Council It
was moved and seconded That the m minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of inutes March 13, 2012 be adopted as circulated CARRIED 502 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee
Meetings of March 9, 2012 R/2012-118 502 Minutes Development Agmt It was moved and seconded Committee That the minutes of the Development Ag Agreements Committee reements Meetings of
March 9, 2012 be received. CARRIED 600 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil 700 DELEGATIONS 701 Metro Vancouver -Pacific Parklands Foundation (PPF) and Kanaka Education and
Environmental Partnership Society (KEEPS) -Gaëtan Royer, Manager, Metropolitan Planning, Environment and Parks (Metro Vancouver) -Denise Coutts (PPF) -Dave Smith (KEEPS) KEEPS), Ross
Davies (KEEPS) , A PowerPoint presentation was given providing information on the Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Centre. The presentation introduced the partners involved in the
project, provided an overview of programs hosted by KEEPS and the new centre and outlined the roles of Metro Vancouver and the Pacific Parklands Foundation.
Council Minutes Marcy 27, 2012 Page 3 of 14 800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 801 Density Review Process for North Albion Area (revised) Revised staff report dated March 27, 2012 recommending
that Option #3 Albion Matrix Amendment Process be endorsed and that the process for the processing of in stream rezoning applications in the study area be endorsed. R/2012-119 Density
Review Process for North It was moved and seconded Albion Area That Option #3 Albion Matrix Amendment Process, as outlined in the report dated “Density Review Process for North Albion
Area” dated March 19, 2012 be endorsed; That the process for the processing of in stream rezoning applications in the study area, as outlined in the report titled “Density R Review
Process for North Albion Area” dated March eview 19, 2012 be endorsed; and 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 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 co covered by the plan; vered 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 vi.
The Provincial and Federal Governments and their agencies
Council Minutes Marcy 27, 2012 Page 4 of 14 and in that regard it is recommended that the only additional consultation to be required in respect of this matter beyond the early posting
of the proposed Bylaw No. 6910 6910-2012 on the District’s website, together with an invitation to the public to comment, is the following: i. Referral to the School Board; and ii.
An open house. CARRIED 802 Council Remuneration Resolution Resolution that Council remuneration for the 2011-2014 term remain as that paid in 2011 R/2012-120 Council Remuneration It
was moved and seconded 2011-2014 That Council remuneration for the 2011 2011-2014 term remain as that paid in 2011. CARRIED Councillor Hogarth -OPPOSED 900 CORRESPONDENCE – Nil 1000
BYLAWS Bylaws for Final Reading 1001 2011 2011-077 077-RZ, 27540 128 Avenue Staff report dated March 27, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6848-2011 to rezone
from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to permit future subdivision into two lots be given final reading. Final reading
Council Minutes Marcy 27, 2012 Page 5 of 14 R/2012-121 2011-077-RZ BL No. 6848-2011 It was moved and seconded Final reading That Bylaw No. 6848 6848-2011 be adopted. CARRIED COMMITTEE
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes – March 19, 2012 R/2012-122 Minutes COW It was moved and seconded March 19, 2012 That the minutes of the Committee of
the Whole Meeting of March 19 19, 201 , 2012 be received. CARRIED Public Works and Development Services 1101 2011 2011-081 081-RZ, Lot 6, Plan 60014 60014-Southwest corner of 104 Avenue
and Slatford Place, RS RS-3 to RS RS-1b and R R-1 Staff report dated March 19, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6906-2012 be deferred pending adoption of an
Albion Flats Concept Plan. R/2012-123 Main motion 2011-081-RZ BL No. 6902-2012 It was moved and seconded Amended That Bylaw No. 6906 6906-2012 be deferred pending adoption of an Albion
Flats Concept Plan.
Council Minutes Marcy 27, 2012 Page 6 of 14 R/2012-124 Amendment to Main motion 2011-081-RZ BL No. 6902-2012 It was moved and seconded Amendment That the motion be amended with the addition
of the text ‘for a period of no longer than four months, at which time an updated recommendation from staff will be brought forward to Council’ following the word “deferred” and the
removal of the text “pending adoption of an Albion Flats Concept Plan.” CARRIED MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED Note: Mayor Daykin excused himself from the discussion of Item 1102 at 8:38
p.m. as he owns property in the area. Councillor Hogarth acted as Chair. 1102 RZ/109/08, 22031 Dewdney Trunk Road, Heritage Designation and Revitalization and Tax Exemption Agreement
Staff report dated March 19, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6907-2012 be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing
and that Maple Ridge Heritage Designation and Revitalization and Tax Exemption Agreement Bylaw No. 6902-2012 be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2012-125 RZ/109/08
BL No. 6907-2012 It was moved and seconded First, second reading BL No. 6902-2012 Second reading 1. That in accordance with Section 879 of the Local Government Act opportunity for early
and on on-going consultation has been provided by way of posting Bylaw No. 6907 6907-2012 on the municipal website and requiring that the applicant host a Development Informatio Information
Meeting, and Council considers it unnecessary to provide any further consultation opportunities, except by way of holding a public hearing on the bylaw; 2. That Bylaw No. 6907 6907-2012
be considered in conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Man Management Plan; agement
Council Minutes Marcy 27, 2012 Page 7 of 14 3. That it be confirmed that Bylaw No. 6907 6907-2012 is consistent with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 4. That Bylaw
No. 6907 6907-2012 be given First and Second Reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; 5. That Bylaw No. 6902 6902-201 2012 be given Second Reading and 2 be forwarded to Public Hearing;
and 6. 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 Co Covenant and receipt of the deposit of venant security as outlined in the Agreement; iii. Registration of a Geotechnical report as a Restrictive Covenant which addresses
the suitability of the site for the proposed development; iv. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the Duplex Design to regulate the form and character of Duplex 2 (units 3 and
4) and a landscaping plan by the Landscape Architect, showing all the proposed landscaping on site, along with 100% of the landscaping securities; v. Road dedicatio dedication as required;
n vi. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant protecting the Visitor Parking. CARRIED Councillor Bell -OPPOSED Note: Mayor Daykin returned to the meeting at 8:40 p.m. and resumed as
Chair 1103 2011 2011-008 008-RZ, Various Addresses, Ansell S Street Area treet Staff report dated March 19, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw
No. 6903-2012 to designate the subject area from Suburban Residential to Estate Suburban Residential be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. The Manager
of Legislative Services advised on a revision in the recommendation.
Council Minutes Marcy 27, 2012 Page 8 of 14 R/2012-126 2011-008-RZ BL No. 6903-2012 It was moved and seconded First, second reading 1. That Bylaw No. 6903 6903-2012 be considered in
conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 2. That it be confirmed that Bylaw No. 6903 6903-2012 is consistent with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste
Management Plan; 3. That Bylaw No. 6903 6903-2012 be given first a and second nd readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing. CARRIED 1104 2011 2011-008 008-RZ, 12610 and 12640 Ansell
Street, RS RS-3 to RS RS-2 Staff report dated March 19, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6794-2011 to permit future subdivision into four lots be given second
reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2012-127 2011-008-RZ BL No. 6794-2011 It was moved and seconded Second reading 1. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6794 -2011 be given Second
Reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and 2. That the following terms and conditions be met prior to Final Reading: i. Registration of a geotechnical report as a Restrictive Covenant
which addresses the suitability of the site for the proposed development; ii. A Restr Restrictive Covenant for preservation of the ictive agricultural buffer must be registered at the
Land Title Office, including a disclosure statement regarding neighbouring farming practices; iii. Removal of the existing buildings encroaching on proposed properties; iv. Approval
of Local Area Service Bylaw for sanitary sewer to Ansell Street Area; v. An Engineer’s report on the water quantity for domestic and fire protection purposes must be received; vi. Council
approval for variance for pavement width and road width for portions of Ansell Street;
Council Minutes Marcy 27, 2012 Page 9 of 14 vii. A disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional Engineer advising whether there is any evidence of underground fuel storage
tanks. CARRIED 1105 2011 2011-068 068-RZ, 25339 130 Avenue, RS RS-3 to RS RS-2 Staff report dated March 19, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6842-2011 to permit
subdivision into four single family lots be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2012-128 2011-068-RZ BL No. 6842-2011 It was moved and seconded Second reading
1. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6842 6842-2011 be given Second Reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and 2. That the following terms and conditions be met prior to Final Reading:
i. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant and receipt of the deposit of security as outlined in the Agreement; ii. A Statutory Right Right-of of-Way
plan and agreement for Storm Sewer must be registered at the Land Title Office; iii. A disclosure statement must be submi submitted by a tted 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;
iv. Construction of an Equestrian Trail on the north side of 130 Avenue; v. A Restrictive Covenant must be registered at the Land Title Office disclosing possible impacts of allowable
agricultural activities on adjacent ALR lands. CARRIED
Council Minutes Marcy 27, 2012 Page 10 of 14 1106 Award of Contract (Reference No. ITT ITT-EN12 EN12-14, Project No. E04 E04-010 010-073) Ansell Street Sanitary Sewer Local Area Service
Staff report dated March 19, 2012 recommending that Contract E04-010-073: Ansell Street Sanitary Sewer Local Area Service be awarded to Strohmaier’s Excavating Ltd. and that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to execute the contract. R/2012-129 Award of Contract Strohmaier’s It was moved and seconded Excavating Ltd. That Contract No. E04 E04-010 010-073: Ansell Street
Sanitary Sewer Local Area Service be awarded to Strohmaier’s Excavating Ltd. in the amount of $310,102.88; and That the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract. CARRIED
Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police) 1131 Disbursements for the month ended February 29, 2012 Staff report dated March 19, 2012 recommending that the disbursements
for the month of February 2012 be approved. R/2012-130 Disbursements February 2012 It was moved and seconded That the disbursements as listed below for the month ended February 29,
2012 be approved: General $ 4,737,729. Payroll $ 1,597,570. Purchase Card $ 115,575. $ 6,450,874. CARRIED
Council Minutes Marcy 27, 2012 Page 11 of 14 Community Development and Recreation Service 1151 Proposed Capital Budget Adjustment to Fund Playground Equipment Staff report dated March
19, 2012 recommending that the Capital Plan be amended to allow the use of remaining funds from the construction of the Maple Ridge Park Washroom Project for purchase and installation
of playground equipment at Albion Sports Complex and Birch Park. R/2012-131 501 Capital Plan Budget Adjustment It was moved and seconded That the capital plan be amended for the remaining
funds from the construction of the Maple Ridge Park washroom project, to be used for the purchase and installation of playground equipment at Albion Sports Complex and Birch Park. CARRIED
1152 Katie’s Place Lease Renewal Staff report dated March 19, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer to authorized to sign and seal the Katie’s Place Domestic Animal Resource
and Education Society Lease. R/2012-132 501 Lease Renewal Katie’s Place It was moved and seconded Sign and seal That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal the Katie’s
Place Domestic Animal Resource and Education Society Lease for a period of three years (2012 2012-2014) for the nominal sum of $1.00 per year for the term of the lease agreement. CARRIED
Council Minutes Marcy 27, 2012 Page 12 of 14 1153 Deer Fern Park Concept Plan Staff report dated March 19, 2012 recommending that the concept plan for Deer Fern Park be approved. R/2012-133
Deer Fern Park Concept Plan It was moved and seconded Approval That the concept plan dated February 9, 2012 and titled “Deer Fern Park” as prepared by the Park Planning & Development
section, be approved. CARRIED 1154 Cedar Park Concept Plan Staff report dated March 19, 2012 recommending that the concept plan for Cedar Park be approved. R/2012-134 Cedar Park Concept
Plan It was moved and seconded Approval That the concept plan dated February 16, 2012 and titled “Cedar Park” as prepared by the Park Planning & Development section, be approved. CARRIED
The General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation Services advised that the design concepts for the parks are on the District’s website. Correspondence Other Committee
Issues 1200 STAFF REPORTS – Nil 1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL – Nil
Council Minutes Marcy 27, 2012 Page 13 of 14 1400 MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Daykin provided an update on future development of the properties purchased by the District of Maple Ridge on Selkirk
Avenue. He attended BC Ballet’s performance of “Heartbeats” hosted by the Arts Council and the ACT and the grand opening of the Garibaldi Art Club Cranes Show. Mayor Daykin also attended
an address given by author Karen Armstrong on making cities compassionate sponsored by Simon Fraser University’s Centre for Dialogue. He recognized Triple Tree Nursery for its good
corporate citizenship and advised that the local business will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in April. 1500 COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS Councillor Masse Councillor Masse attended the
BC Ballet’s performance of “Heartbeats” and a meeting of the Maple Ridge Agricultural Advisory Committee. Councillor Morden Councillor Morden attended a Salvation Army Board Meeting
and a meeting of the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Bicycle Advisory Committee. He also attended the official opening of the Pitt Meadows Library. Councillor Dueck Councillor Dueck participated
in interviews of candidates for the Public Art Steering Committee. Councillor Hogarth Councillor Hogarth attended the celebration of World Down Syndrome Day. Councillor Ashlie Councillor
Ashlie attended meetings of the Maple Ridge Agricultural Advisory Committee and the Maple Ridge Social Planning Advisory Committee. She also attended a meeting with Randy Kamp, MP on
changes to the Fisheries Act. She advised that the Seniors Network will be hosting an event on April 24th. Councillor Bell Councillor Bell attended a strategic planning session for
the Fraser Valley Regional Library and attended the address given by Karen Armstrong on compassionate cities. She spoke to a local Pathfinders Unit. She advised that the CEED Centre
will be holding a fundraiser at Maple Ridge Secondary School in celebration of Earth Day.
Council Minutes Marcy 27, 2012 Page 14 of 14 1600 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil 1700 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS – Nil 1800 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC – Nil
1900 ADJOURNMENT -9:08 p.m. _______________________________ E. Daykin, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ C. Marlo, Corporate Officer