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District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING June 12, 2012 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Meeting held on June 12, 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 F. Quinn, General Manager Public
Works and Development Councillor A. Hogarth Services Councillor B. Masse C. Carter, Director of Planning Councillor M. Morden C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services A. Gaunt, Confidential
Secretary Other Staff as Required S. Cote-Rolvink, Manager of Inspection Services 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 with the
following revision: Item 602 will be dealt with following item 703
Council Minutes June 12, 2012 Page 2 of 15 500 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 501 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 22, 2012 R/2012-253 501 Minutes Regular Council It was
moved and seconded May 22, 2012 That the m minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of inutes May 22, 2012 be adopted as circulated CARRIED 502 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee
Meetings of May 28, 2012 R/2012-254 503 Minutes Development Agmt It was moved and seconded Committee That the minutes of the Development Ag Agreements Committee reements Meetings of
May 28, 2012 be received. CARRIED 600 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL Note: Item 601 was dealt with following Item 703 601 Maple Ridge Ridge-Pit Meadows Bicycle Advisory Committee
Update • Alex Pope, Chair Mr. Pope gave a PowerPoint presentation which outlined the mandate of the Bicycle Advisory Committee, highlighted accomplishments of the committee in 2011
and detailed activities worked on and planned for in 2012. He provided a map illustrating current cycling infrastructure in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows and showed proposed infrastructure
to be used in a transportation plan currently being worked on.
Council Minutes June 12, 2012 Page 3 of 15 602 Maple Ridge Ridge-Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee for Accessibility Issues Update • Kevin Priebe, Co-Vice Chair • Joylene MacBurnie,
Co-Vice Chair Ms. MacBurnie and Mr. Priebe gave a PowerPoint presentation which provided a background and information on the structure of the committee, spoke to its mandate, the purpose
of the overview and the history and successes of the committee over the years. The presentation highlighted ongoing and 2012 initiatives. 700 DELEGATIONS 701 SAM (Sales and Marketing)
Award Award for Portrait Homes Subdivision Developments in Silver Ridge • Rob Grimm, Portrait Homes Mr. Grimm spoke to the homes built in Silver Ridge by Portrait Homes and provided
information on the SAM Award received by the company for the Silver Ridge development as the best residential development in Canada in 2008 and 2011. He presented the award to Council.
702 Our Neighbourhoods Group To address development and the impact that it is having on the two main growth centres of Albion and Silver Valley • Craig Ruthven Mr. Ruthven provided
a PowerPoint presentation speaking to the initiative of the “Our Neighbourhoods Group” pertaining to West Coast Urban Forests and methods of integrating neighbourhoods into natural
surroundings. 703 Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields A gourmet wandering harvest festival -FarmFolkCityFolk’s annual fundraising event to be held at the 2012 Host Farm of Golden Ears Cheesecrafters
• Dana Reinhardt, Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields Coordinator Ms. Reinhardt gave a PowerPoint presentation providing information on the Feast of Fields event. She introduced FarmFolkCityFolk
and outlined the work done by the group. She provided information on distribution of funds raised by the Feast of Fields fundraiser, highlighted programs hosted by the
Council Minutes June 12, 2012 Page 4 of 15 group and spoke to what an event such as the Feast of Fields can bring to the community it is held in. 800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Forwarded from
the June 4, 2012 Committee of the Whole Meeting 801 SmartCentres martCentres – Albion Flats Proposal Discussion of proposal presented by SmartCentres and consideration of a resolution
to direct staff to enter into discussions with SmartCentres Mayor Daykin addressed the resolution pertaining to the proposal by SmartCentres. R/2012-255 SmartCentres Albion Flats It
was moved and seconded Proposal That staff be directed to enter into discussions with SmartCentres pertaining to the proposal for Albion Flats as presented at the June 4, 2012 Committee
of the Whole Meeting Meeting. CARRIED 900 CORRESPONDENCE – Nil 1000 BYLAWS Bylaws for Final Reading 1001 RZ/075/10, 10455, 10469 and 10481 245B Street Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw
No. 6762 6762-2010 To rezone from RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) to allow for subdivision into 11 single family lots
Final reading R/2012-256 RZ/075/10 BL No. 6762-2010 It was moved and seconded Final reading That Bylaw No. 6762 6762-2010 be adopted.
Council Minutes June 12, 2012 Page 5 of 15 CARRIED COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes – June 4, 2012 R/2012-257 Minutes COW It was moved and seconded
June 4, 2012 That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of June 4 4, 201 , 2012 be received. CARRIED Public Works and Development Services 1101 2012 2012-049 049-RZ, 12420
269 Street, A A-2 to RS RS-2 Staff report dated June 4, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6930-2012 to permit the subdivision of single family residential lots
be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules B, F and G of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with information
required for a Subdivision application. R/2012-258 2012-049-RZ BL No. 6930-2012 It was moved and seconded First reading That Bylaw No. 6930 6930-2012 be given first reading; and That
the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules B, F and G of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 5879-1999, along with the information required for a Subdivision
application. CARRIED
Council Minutes June 12, 2012 Page 6 of 15 1102 2012 2012-052 052-RZ, Text Amendment to CS CS-1 Zone Staff report dated June 4, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw
No. 6931-2012 to permit the operation of a music store in the town centre be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. The Manager of Inspection Services advised on proposed
changes to the building in relation to the Building Code. R/2012-259 2012-052-RZ BL No. 6931-2012 It was moved and seconded Text Amendment That Bylaw No. 6931 6931-2012 be given first
reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. CARRIED 1103 2011 2011-015 015-RZ, 11959 203 Street, CS CS-1 to C C-2 Staff report dated June 4, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 6933-2012 to permit apartment use be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6801-2011 to permit
construction of a twostorey commercial and residential building be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2012-260 2011-015-RZ BL No. 6933-2011 It was moved and
seconded First, second, PH BL No. 6801-2011 Second reading, PH 1. That Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6933 -2012 be given First and Second Reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing;
and 2. That Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6801 -2011 be given Second Reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and
Council Minutes June 12, 2012 Page 7 of 15 3. That the following terms and conditions be met prior to Final Reading. i. Approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure;
ii. A Statutory Right Right-of of-Way plan and agreement mus must be registered at the Land Title Office for storm sewer; iii. A Reciprocal Cross Access plan and agreement must be registered
at the Land Title Office; iv. A disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional Engineer advising whether there is any evidence o of underground fuel storage tanks. If there
f is evidence, a site profile pursuant to the Waste Management Act must be provided in accordance with the regulations; v. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant protecting the Visitor
Parking; vi. Registration of a Restri Restrictive Covenant protecting the ctive Resident Parking; vii. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant securing four (4) parking spots on the
adjacent property; and viii. Registration of a Housing Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant to ensure residential units remain as rental units. CARRIED 1104 2011 2011-082 082-RZ, 10150
and 10190 Jackson Road, RS RS-3 and M M-2 to R R-1 and RS RS-1b Staff report dated June 4, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6928-2012 to
designate land use from Low/Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential and Conservation in the Albion Area plan be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public
Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6861-2011 to permit future subdivision into approximately 45 single family lots be given second reading and be forwarded to Public
Hearing. R/2012-261 2011-082-RZ BL No. 6928-2012 It was moved and seconded First, second, PH BL No. 6861-2011 Second 1. That in accordance with Section 879 of the Local Government Act
opportunity for early and on on-going
Council Minutes June 12, 2012 Page 8 of 15 consultation has been provided by way of posting Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6928 6928-2012 on the municipal website
and requiring that the applicant host a Development Informat Information Meeting, and ion Council considers it unnecessary to provide any further consultation opportunities, except
by way of holding a Public Hearing on the bylaw; 2. That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6928 6928-2012 be considered in conjunctio conjunction with n the Capital
Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 3. That it be confirmed that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6928 6928-2012 is consistent with the Capital Expenditure
Plan and Waste Management Plan; 4. That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6928 6928-2012 be given First and Second Readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing;
5. That Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6861 6861-2011 be given Second Reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and and, 6. That the following terms and conditions be met prior
to Final Reading: i. Approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure; ii. Amendment to Schedule "A" & “C” of the Official Community Plan; iii. Registration of a geotechnical
report as a Restri Restrictive ctive Covenant which addresses the suitability of the site for the proposed development; iv. Road and park dedication as required; v. Consolidation of
the development site; vi. Purchase of the eastern portion of Lot B of BCP 46878 (10190 Jackson Road) and consolid consolidation of ation western portion with Jackson Farm Park; and,
vii. 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. CARRIED
Council Minutes June 12, 2012 Page 9 of 15 1105 RZ/024/09, 25467 Bosonworth Avenue, RS RS-3 to RS RS-2 Staff report dated June 4, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw
No. 6867-2011 to permit a future subdivision of 4 lots be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. The Director of Planning advised on road access and grades on the
site. R/2012-262 RZ/024/09 BL No. 6867-2011 It was moved and seconded Second reading, PH 1. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6867 6867-2011 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. Amendment to Schedule "B" of the Official Community Plan; iii. Road dedication as required; iv. Registration of a geotechnical
report as a Restrictive Covenant at the Land Title Office which addresses the suita suitability of the site for the proposed bility development; v. Removal of the existing buildings
that will not comply with future lot lines; vi. A disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional Engineer advising whether there is any evidence of underground fuel st storage
tanks. If there orage is evidence, a site profile pursuant to the Waste Management Act must be provided in accordance with the regulations. CARRIED
Council Minutes June 12, 2012 Page 10 of 15 1106 2012 2012-059 059-DP, Heritage Alteration Permit, Billy Miner Pub Heritage Site, 22355 River Road Staff report dated June 4, 2012 recommending
that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal the Heritage Alteration Permit to allow for a coffee shop/restaurant in the Port Haney Post Office building at property located
at 22355 River Road. R/2012-263 2012-059-DP Heritage Alteration It was moved and seconded Permit Sign and seal That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal the Heritage
Alteration Permit respecting property located at 22355 River Road. CARRIED 1107 DVP/075/10, 10455 and 10481 245B Street Staff report dated June 4, 2012 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/075/10 to vary the minimum lot width for the lots fronting 245 Street. R/2012-264 DVP/075/10 Sign and seal It was moved and seconded That
the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/075/10 respecting properties located at 10455 and 10481 245B Street. CARRIED 1108 2012 2012-019 019-DP/DVP, 11378 Kingston Street
Staff report dated June 4, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2012-019-DVP to vary setbacks facing 113B Avenue and Kingston Street and that
the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2012-019-DP to permit a proposed multi-tenant industrial building in the M-3 (Business Park) zone.
Council Minutes June 12, 2012 Page 11 of 15 R/2012-265 2012-019-DP/DVP Sign and seal It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2012/DVP/019
respecting property located at 11378 Kingston Street; and further That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2012/DP/019 respecting property located at 11378 Kingston
Street. CARRIED 1109 Maple Ridge Building Bylaw Staff report dated June 4, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Building Bylaw No. 6925-2012 be given first, second and third readings.
The Manager of Inspection Services advised on a fee structure review and on provisional occupancy permits. R/2012-266 BL No. 6925-2012 Three readings It was moved and seconded That
Bylaw No. 6925 6925-2012 be given first, second and third readings. CARRIED 1110 Greater Vancouver Water District (GVWD) Drinking Water Management Plan Staff report dated June 4, 2012
recommending that the Greater Vancouver Water District’s Drinking Water Management Plan be endorsed and that implementations of the plan be reviewed through the District’s annual Business
Planning process. R/2012-267 Drinking Water Management Plan It was moved and seconded Endorse That hat the Greater Vancouver Water District’s Drinking Water Management Plan be endorsed;
and
Council Minutes June 12, 2012 Page 12 of 15 That hat the implementation of appropriate municipal actions in support of the Drinking Water Management Plan be subject to review through
the District’s annual Business P Planning lanning process. CARRIED 1111 Dr Drinking Water Quality Report 2011 inking Staff report dated June 4, 2012 providing information on the regulatory
framework and water quality monitoring data for 2011. For information only No resolution required Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police) – Nil Community Development
and Recreation Service 1151 Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment Staff report dated June 4, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Recreation Facility Fees Amending Bylaw No. 6932-2012 be given
first, second and third reading. R/2012-268 BL No. 6932-2012 Three readings It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6932 6932-2012 be given first, second and third reading. CARRIED
Correspondence – Nil Other Committee Issues – Nil 1200 STAFF REPORTS – Nil
Council Minutes June 12, 2012 Page 13 of 15 1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL From the June 4, 2012 Closed Council Meeting Medical Marijuana Grow-ops and Dispensaries • Direction
to staff to work with legal counsel to draft the appropriate bylaw amendments with respect to growing medicinal marijuana in the District. 1400 MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Daykin attended
a number of events celebrating youth involvement in the community. He attended the graduation ceremony for Maple Ridge Secondary School, the kickoff for the Haney Neptunes’ swim meet
and the Ridge Meadows RCMP 2nd Annual Police Fair. 1500 COUNC COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS ILLORS’ Councillor Morden Councillor Morden attended the Rotary Club’s Annual Fundraiser Golf Tournament,
the opening of the Maple Ridge Hospital Information Centre, Pitt Meadows Day and the Pitt Meadows Airport Annual General Meeting. He participated in a fundraising event for the Food
Bank held at Save On Foods. Councillor Morden also attended meetings of the Salvation Army Board, the Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission and the Downtown Maple Ridge Business
Improvement Association. He advocated for a new initiative being launched via the Business Improvement Association, Community Policing and the RCMP encouraging the public and businesses
to report all crime. Councillor Hogarth Councillor Hogarth attended a number of events including the Sea Cadets event and the graduation ceremony for Maple Ridge Secondary School. He
reminded residents of the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility Issues Annual Accessibility Awards. Councillor Bell Councillor Bell attended a Show
and Shine Fundraiser for Maple Ridge Secondary Schools grads, an ICBC feedback forum on policies for low risk and high risk drivers and a meeting of the Fraser Valley Regional Library.
She advised on an upcoming Ridge Meadows Recycling Society’s campaign to find the next generation of recyclers.
Council Minutes June 12, 2012 Page 14 of 15 Councillor Ashlie Councillor Ashlie attended the Maple Ridge Secondary School graduation ceremony, the first annual race held for the Caring
Place to raise money for Sonya’s Cradle and a meeting of the Maple Ridge Agricultural Advisory Committee. She also attended an update on the Alouette Heights supportive housing project
hosted by the Alouette Home Start Society. She advised that residents can nominate a deserving senior for the Queen’s Jubilee Medal through the office of Randy Kamp. Councillor Dueck
Councillor Dueck recognized Parks staff for work done for the Volunteer Appreciation event. She also thanked District Finance Department staff for their work during tax season. Councillor
Masse Councillor Masse attended the Ridge Canoe and Kayak Open House, the Ridge Meadows Hospital opening of the Health Information Centre and meetings of the Maple Ridge Agricultural
Advisory Committee and the Maple Ridge Social Planning Advisory Committee. He also attended an update from the Alouette Home Start Society on the supported housing facility. Mayor Daykin
spoke to the passing of Mr. David Alexander, whom he recognized as an interesting gentleman with a unique place in the history of Maple Ridge. 1600 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIEN EXPEDIENT
– Nil 1700 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS – Nil 1800 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Andy Cleven – 12664 235 Street Mr. Cleven expressed concern with a proposal for an
open pit gravel mine in the Yennadon area behind his property. He asked how the process for such a mine could have moved forward to the point where it may go to the Agricultural Land
Commission and/or to Council. He asked if the process has moved to the point of possibility of a gravel pit. Mayor Daykin advised that the District has only received a Notice of Intent
filed with the Agricultural Land Commission and that no conversations have been held with the applicant.
Council Minutes June 12, 2012 Page 15 of 15 The General Manager Public Works and Development Services confirmed that staff have only received copies of correspondence between the property
owner and Agricultural Land Commission and have not spoken with applicant. Mayor Daykin reiterated that there have been no decisions made on this application and asked General Manager
of Public Works and Development Services to meet with Mr. Cleven to explain the process. 1900 ADJOURNMENT – 9:08 p.m. _______________________________ E. Daykin, Mayor Certified Correct
___________________________________ C. Marlo, Corporate Officer