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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-06-26 Council Meeting Minutes.pdfMicrosoft Word - 2012-06-26 Council Minutes District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 2012 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Meeting held on June 26, 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. Carter, Director of Planning 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 Note: Item 200 was replaced with the 2012 Freshet update The Manager, Emergency Program gave a PowerPoint presentation which provided information and an update on the 2012 Freshet 300 INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS Item 1700 Notice of Motion, Councillor Masse 400 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The agenda was approved with the addition of Item 1700 Council Minutes June 26, 2012 Page 2 of 21 500 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 501 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 12, 2012 R/2012-276 501 Minutes Regular Council It was moved and seconded June 12, 2012 That the m minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of inutes June 12, 2012 be adopted as circulated CARRIED 502 Minutes of the Public Hearing of June 19, 2012 R/2012-277 502 Minutes Public Hearing It was moved and seconded June 19, 2012 That the minutes of the Public Hearing of June 19, 2012 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 503 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of June 6(2), 7, 12 and 20, 2012 R/2012-278 503 Minutes Development Agmt It was moved and seconded Committee That the minutes of the Development Ag Agreements Committee reements Meetings of June 6(2), 7, 12 and 20, 2012 be received. CARRIED 600 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil 700 DELEGATIONS – Nil Council Minutes June 26, 2012 Page 3 of 21 800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Note: Items 801 to 804 were forwarded from the June 18, 2012 Council Workshop Meeting 801 North Albion Area Plan – Open House Summary Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending preparation of an Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw and a first reading report to advance the proposed Albion Area Plan amendments. The Manager of Planning reviewed the report. R/2012-279 North Albion Area Plan – Open House It was moved and seconded Summary That staff be directed to prepare an Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw and first reading report to advance the proposed Albion Area Plan amendments to the next stage of the process and for the first reading report to include a discussion of the potential to achieve Community Amenity Contributions in the northern portion of the Albion Area Plan. CARRIED 802 Resident Resident-Exemption and Resident Resident-Only Parking Policy Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending the “Residential-Exemption and Resident-Only Parking Policy” be endorsed. R/2012-280 Resident-Exemption And Resident-Only It was moved and seconded Parking Policy That the “Resident Resident-Exemption and Resident Resident-Only Parking Policy” to address parking issues in single family residential neighbourhoods adjacent to areas of high demand, be endorsed. CARRIED Council Minutes June 26, 2012 Page 4 of 21 803 Housing Action Plan Process Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that staff be authorized to proceed with the preparation of a Housing Action Plan. R/2012-281 Housing Action Plan Process It was moved and seconded That staff be authorized to proceed with the preparation of a Housing Action Plan, in accordance with the process outlined in the staff report dated June 18, 2012. CARRIED 804 UBCM Resolutions Consideration of resolutions proposed by Councillors Ashlie and Morden R/2012-282 804.1 Long Term TransLink Funding It was moved and seconded Model That the following resolution be forwarded to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities: WHEREAS TransLink is responsible for regional transit, cycling and commuting options, and the Major Road Network for the Metro Vancouver area which is home to approximately 50% of British Columbia’s population; AND WHEREAS TransLink is unable to generate sufficient fund funding to meet the needs of this growing area through its ing current funding model; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of British Columbia Municipalities urge the provincial government to provide a permanent and appropriate long term funding model for TransLink. CARRIED Council Minutes June 26, 2012 Page 5 of 21 R/2012-283 804.2 Municipal Price Index It was moved and seconded That the following resolution be forwarded to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities: WHEREAS municipal spending is often compared to or linked to the Consumer Price Index which measures changes in the price level of consumer goods and services purchased by households; AND WHEREAS municipalities experience with inflation can differ greatly from the Consumer Price Index as the largest municipal expenditu expenditures are typically labour, materials and res contractual services which are different factors than those found in the Consumer Price Index; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of British Columbia Municipalities request that the provincial government inclu include in the Terms of Reference of the Municipal de Auditor General the creation of a Municipal Price Index that will improve the accuracy by which municipal costs can be projected. CARRIED R/2012-284 804.3 Remuneration Levels for Municipal It was moved and seconded Councils That the following resolution be forwarded to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities: WHEREAS there are a variety of methodologies used throughout the Province to set remuneration levels for elected officials at the municipa municipal level; l THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of British Columbia Municipalities urge the provincial government to include in the Terms of Reference of the Municipal Auditor General responsibility for determining the most appropriate methodology for es establishing remuneration levels for Municipal tablishing Councils. CARRIED Council Minutes June 26, 2012 Page 6 of 21 900 CORRESPONDENCE – Nil 1000 BYLAWS Note: Items 1001 to 1003 are from the Public Hearing of June 19, 2012 Bylaws for Third Reading 1001 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6838 6838-2011 A text amendment to allow hobby beekeeping Third reading R/2012-285 BL No. 6838-2011 Third reading It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6838 6838-2011 be given third reading. CARRIED 1002 RZ/066/07, 12355 McNutt Road Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6881 6881-2011 To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to permit future subdivision into two lots Third reading R/2012-286 RZ/066/07 BL No. 6881-2011 It was moved and seconded Third reading That Bylaw No. 6881 6881-2011 be given third reading. CARRIED 1003 2011 2011-065 065-RZ, 24426 102 Avenue 1003.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6843 6843-2011 To amend Schedule “B” of the Official Community Plan to include the property within Urban Area Boundary, to add to the Albion Area Plan, to remove the “Starred Property” designation and to revise the conservation area Third reading Council Minutes June 26, 2012 Page 7 of 21 R/2012-287 2011-065-RZ BL No. 6843-2011 It was moved and seconded Third reading That Bylaw No. 6843 6843-2011 be given third reading. CARRIED 1003.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6844 6844-2011 To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) to permit the future subdivision of 30 residential lots Third reading R/2012-288 2011-065-RZ BL No. 6844-2011 It was moved and seconded DEFERRED That Bylaw No. 6 6844 844 844-2011 be given third reading. R/2012-289 2011-065-RZ BL No. 6844-2011 It was moved and seconded DEFERRAL That Bylaw No. 6844 6844-2011 be deferred to the July 10, 2012 Council Meeting and that staff be directed to obtain a legal opinion and enter into discussions pertaining to density with the applicant. CARRIED R/2012-290 Jackson Farm Area Designate as Park It was moved and seconded WITHDRAWN That the Jackson Farm be designated as park in the Official Community Plan. WITHDRAWN Council Minutes June 26, 2012 Page 8 of 21 Bylaws for Final Reading 1004 Maple Ridge Building Bylaw No. 6925 6925-2012 To provide consistency with newly adopted provincial regulations) Final reading R/2012-291 BL No. 6925-2012 Final reading It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6925 6925-2012 be adopted. CARRIED 1005 Maple Ridge Recreation Facility Fees Amending Bylaw No. 6932 6932-2012 To amend fees and charges for use of Parks & Leisure Services recreation facilities Final reading R/2012-292 BL No. 6932-2012 Final reading It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6932 6932-2012 be adopted. CARRIED COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes – June 18, 2012 R/2012-293 Minutes COW It was moved and seconded June 18, 2012 That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of June 18 18, 201 , 2012 be received. CARRIED Council Minutes June 26, 2012 Page 9 of 21 Public Works and Development Services Note: Councillor Hogarth excused himself from discussion of Item 1101 at 9:27 p.m. as he provides property management services for this property. 1101 2012 2012-054 054-RZ, 23274 Silver Valley Road, RS RS-3 to RS RS-1b and RS RS-1 Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6936-2012 to permit a subdivision of 8 lots be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules A, C, F and G of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with the information required for a Subdivision application. R/2012-294 2012-054-RZ BL No. 6936-2012 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 Municipa 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 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 6936 6936-2012 be given first reading; and; Council Minutes June 26, 2012 Page 10 of 21 That the applicant provide further information as describe described on d Schedules A, C, F and G of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 –1999, along with the information required for a Subdivision application. CARRIED Note: Councillor Hogarth returned to the meeting at 9:28 p.m. 1102 2011 2011-055 055-RZ, 11461 and 11475 236 Street, RS RS-3 to RM RM-1 Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6832-2011 to adjust designated conservation areas be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6833-2011 to permit a 53 unit townhouse development be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2012-295 2011-055-RZ BL No. 6832-2011 It was moved and seconded First, Second, PH BL No. 6833-2011 Second, PH 1. That Bylaw No. 6832 6832-2011 be given First and Second Readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing; 2. That in accordance with Section 879 of the Local Government Act opportunity for early and on on-going consultation has b been provided by way of posting Bylaw een No. 6832 6832-2011 on the municipal website and requiring that the applicant host a Development Information Meeting, and Council considers it unnecessary to provide any further consultation opportuniti opportunities, except by way of holding a public hearing on es, the bylaw; 3. That Bylaw No. 6832 6832-2011 be considered in conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 4. That it be confirmed that Bylaw No. 6832 6832-2011 is consistent with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 5. That Bylaw No. 6833 6833-2011 be given Second Reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and Council Minutes June 26, 2012 Page 11 of 21 6. 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 a security as outlined in the Agreement; ii. Amendment to Schedules "B" and “C” of the Official Community Plan; iii. Registration of a Geotechnical Report as a Restrictive Covenant which addresses the suitability of the site for the proposed development; iv. Road dedication as required; v. Park dedication as required; vi. Consolidation of the development site; vii. Removal of the existing buildings; viii. A disclosure sta statement must be submitted by a tement 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 regulati regulations. ons. ix. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant protecting the Visitor Parking. CARRIED 1103 2011 2011-066 066-RZ, 26777 Dewdney Trunk Road, RS RS-3 to RS RS-2 Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6934-2012 to amend a conservation designation be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6841-2011 to permit subdivision into two lots be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2012-296 2011-066-RZ BL No. 6934-2012 It was moved and seconded First, second, PH BL No. 6841-2011 Second, PH 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. 6934 6934-2012 on the municipal website, and Council considers it unnecessary to provide any further consultation opportunities, except by way of holding a public hearing on the bylaw; Council Minutes June 26, 2012 Page 12 of 21 2. That Bylaw No. 6934 6934-2012 be c considered in conjunction onsidered with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 3. That it be confirmed that Bylaw No.6934 6934-2012 is consistent with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 4. That Bylaw No. 6934 6934-2012 be given first r reading and eading second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; 5. That Bylaw No. 6841 6841-2011 be given Second Reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and 6. That the following terms and conditions be met prior to Final Reading: i. Amendment to Schedul Schedules “B” and “C” of the Official es Community Plan; ii. Registration of a geotechnical report as a Restrictive Covenant which addresses the suitability of the site for the proposed development; iii. Road dedication as required; iv. Park dedication as required; v. 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 accorda accordance nce with the regulations. CARRIED 1104 2011 2011-050 050-RZ, 21165 River Road, RS RS-1 to RS RS-1b Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6846-2011 to permit a subdivision into seven lots be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2012-297 2011-050-RZ BL No. 6846-2011 It was moved and seconded Second reading, PH 1. That Bylaw No. 6846 6846-2011 be given Second Reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and Council Minutes June 26, 2012 Page 13 of 21 2. That the following term(s) and condition(s) be met prior to final reading. i. Approval from the Ministry of Transportation; ii. Registration of a geotechnical report as a Restrictive Covenant which addresses the suitability of the site for the proposed de development; velopment; iii. Removal of the existing building/s and structure/s; iv. Approval from the appropriate authorities and removal of the in in-ground swimming pool; v. 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 1105 2011 2011-054 054-RZ, 22327 River Road and Roll #31399 31399-0000 0000-4, RS RS-1 to CRM Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6827-2011 to permit future construction of a fourstorey apartment building with 43 units be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2012-298 2011-054-RZ BL No. 6827-2011 It was moved and seconded Second reading, PH 1. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6827 -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. 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 outlined in the Agreement; iii. Amendment to Schedule "B" of the Official Comm Community Plan; unity iv. Registration of a Geotechnical report as a Restrictive Covenant which addresses the suitability of the site for the proposed development; v. Road dedication as required; vi. Consolidation of the development site; Council Minutes June 26, 2012 Page 14 of 21 vii. A disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional Engineer advising whether there is any evidence of underground fuel storage tanks. If t here is evidence, a site profile pursuant to the Waste Management Act must be provided in accordance with the regulations. viii. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant protecting the Visitor Parking. CARRIED 1106 2012 2012-005 005-RZ, 20528 Lougheed Highway, CS CS-1 to C C-2 Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6926-2012 to permit an existing commercial building to be expanded and allow a broader range of commercial uses be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2012-299 2012-005-RZ BL No. 6926-2012 It was moved and seconded Second reading, PH 1. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6926 6926-2012 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. Approval from the Ministry of Transportation; ii. 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; iii. Registration of a revised easement for mutual access, reconfiguration and coordination of parking and maneuvering aisles with the adjoining lot to the east (20580 Lougheed Highway). CARRIED Council Minutes June 26, 2012 Page 15 of 21 1107 2012 2012-027 027-DVP, 24207 102 Avenue Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2012-027-DVP to vary road widths and construction standards, minimum lot depth on lots fronting 102 Avenue and reduction of side yard setbacks. The Manager of Legislative Services advised that correspondence was received from Dave and Arlene Cox opposing the development variance permit. R/2012-300 2012-027-DVP Sign and seal It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2012 2012-027 027-DVP respecting property located at 24207 102 Avenue Avenue. CARRIED 1108 2012 2012-027 027-DP, 24207 102 Avenue Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2012-027-DP to permit development of 27 lots under the R-3 zone. R/2012-301 2012-027-DP Sign and seal It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2012 2012-027 027-DP respecting property located at 24207 102 Avenue Avenue. CARRIED 1109 Local Area Service – 11160 234A Street Paving Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that staff be authorized to prepare a bylaw to establish a Local Area Service for 11160 234A Street. Council Minutes June 26, 2012 Page 16 of 21 R/2012-302 Local Area Service 234A Street Paving It was moved and seconded Establish Bylaw That staff be authorized to prepare a bylaw to establish a Local Area Service to provide the top lift of asphalt to 11160 234A Street; and That the capital program be amended to include the paving. CARRIED 1110 Excess Capacity/Extended Services Agre Agreement LC 151/12, 124 Avenue ement and 203 Street Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal Excess Capacity Latecomer Agreement LC 151/12. R/2012-303 Latecomer Agmt LDC 151/12 It was moved and seconded Sign and seal That with respect to the subdivision of lands involved in subdivision SD 013/01 located at 124 Avenue and 203 Street, be it resolved: 1. That the cost to provide the excess or extended services are, in whole or in part, excessive to the municipality and that the cost to provide these services shall be paid by the owners of the land being subdivided, 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 June 18, 2012; and further 3. That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal Excess Capacity Latecomer Agreement LC 151/12 with the subdivider of the said lands. CARRIED Council Minutes June 26, 2012 Page 17 of 21 1111 Award of Contract No. ITT ITT-EN12 EN12-55, 12 122 Avenue Road and Walkability 2 Improvements (216 Street to 222 Street) Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that Contract No. ITTEN12-55, 122 Avenue Road Improvements (216 Street to 222 Street) be awarded to Imperial Paving Limited and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract. R/2012-304 Award of Contract Imperial Paving It was moved and seconded Sign and seal That Contract ITT ITT-EN12 EN12-55, 122 Avenue Road Improvements (216 Street to 222 Street), be awarded to Imperial Paving Limited in the amount of $1,229,570.00 plus applicable taxes; and That the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract. CARRIED 1112 Lava Room Dining and Lounge – Liquor License Application – Entertainment Endorsement Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that Council decline comment on the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch Application for a minor amendment to include Patron Participation Entertainment at the Lava Room Dining and Lounge. R/2012-305 Liquor License Application It was moved and seconded Lava Room That Council opt out of commenting on the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch Application for Patron Participation Entertainment at the Lava Room Dining and Lounge at 101 – 22590 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge. CARRIED Council Minutes June 26, 2012 Page 18 of 21 Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police) 1131 2011 Annual Report and 2011 Statement of Financial Information* Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that the 2011 Annual Report be received and that the 2011 Statement of Financial Information be approved. *The Financial Information Act only requires certain pages of our financial statements to be submitted. The full version of the 2011 Annual Report can be found on the District’s website. R/2012-306 2011 Annual Report 2011 Statement of It was moved and seconded Financial Information That the 2011 Annual Report be received as required by the Community Charter; and That the Statement of Financial Information be approved as required by the Financial Information Act. CARRIED Community Development and Recreation Service 1151 Cedar Park Construction – Award of Tender Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that the contract for the construction of Cedar Park be awarded to Wilco Civil Inc. and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the agreement. R/2012-307 Award of Tender Cedar Park It was moved and seconded Wilco Civil Inc. That the tender contract PL12 PL12-46 for the construction of Cedar Park be awarded to Wilco Civil Inc. for $310,560 plus HST and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the agreement and further, that the financial plan be amended to reflect this change. CARRIED Council Minutes June 26, 2012 Page 19 of 21 1152 Deer Fern Park Construction – Award of Tender Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that the contract for the construction of Deer Fern Park be awarded to Wilco Civil Inc. and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the agreement. R/2012-308 Award of Tender Deer Fern Park It was moved and seconded Wilco Civil Inc. That the tender contract PL12 PL12-45 for the construction of Deer Fern Park be awarded to Wilco Civil Inc. for $313,431 plus HST and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the agreement and further, that the fin financial plan be amended to ancial reflect this change. CARRIED Correspondence – Nil Other Issues Note: Councillor Morden excused himself from discussion of Item 1181 at 9:45 p.m. as he owns property within the incentive program area. 1181 Town Centre Incentive Program Partnering Agreements Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute Partnering Agreements for Building Permit Numbers 11-120295, 12-109255 and 11-124858, 11-110037 and 12-112565 to provide an upfront financial incentive as part of the Town Centre Investment Incentive Program. R/2012-309 Town Centre Investment It was moved and seconded Incentive Program That the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute Partnering Agreements for Building Permit Numbers 11 11-120295, 12 12-109255, 11 11-124858, 11 11-110037 and 12 12-112565 to provide financial incentives of $201,212 as part of the Town Centre Investment Incentive Program. CARRIED Note: Councillor Morden returned to the meeting at 9:46 p.m. Council Minutes June 26, 2012 Page 20 of 21 1200 STAFF REPORTS – Nil 1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL – Nil 1400 MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Daykin spoke to a mini-charette process carried out by a technical advisory panel of the BC Chapter of the Urban Land Institute to assist with planning for the land purchased by the District of Maple Ridge between the Haney Place Mall and the Valley Fair Mall. 1500 COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS Councillor Dueck Councillor Dueck referred to the potential for flooding in the community and thanked the Emergency Operations staff for their time and effort. She attended the Webster’s Corner Park Opening and Webster’s Corner Days. She also attended the 85th anniversary of the Legion, the National Aboriginal Days celebration and the graduation ceremonies for Samuel Robertson Technical School. Councillor Masse Councillor Masse advised on the BC Cancer Association’s Underwear Affair event to be held on July 7, 2012 and encouraged all to attend. Councillor Morden Councillor Morden attended all his committee meetings. He attended a Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation event for the retirement of Sandra Rankin, the Executive Director. Councillor Hogarth Councillor Hogarth attended the annual Inner Visions golf tournament, the 85th year anniversary for the Legion and the park opening at Webster’s Corner. He also attended a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, the Accessibility Awards and the Community Builders’ Summer Solstice event. Councillor Bell Councillor Bell advised that as of July 1st, the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society will recognize more electronic items which can be returned and recycled. She attended a meeting of the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Parks and Leisure Services Commission, a Seniors’ Social at the library and the opening of the New Westminster Pier. She encouraged residents to attend events scheduled at the Library over the summer. Council Minutes June 26, 2012 Page 21 of 21 Councillor Ashlie Councillor Ashlie attended the opening of the Webster’s Corner park, a BCSPCA fundraiser, a Seniors’ talent show and the Solstice in the Park BBQ. 1600 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil 1700 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS 1701 Notice of Motion Pertaining to Shark Fin Products Councillor Masses put forward a notice of motion to ban the sale, possession or consumption of shark fin products in the Municipality of Maple Ridge to the July 10, 2012 Council Meeting. 1800 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Beryl Eales Ms. Eales asked when the “Beast” (the horse clock) in front of Municipal Hall will be removed and moved back to its vintage state. Eric Phil Phillips ips Mr. Phillips advised that Brendan Morrison will be at the Pitt Meadows Arena on June 30th at 10:00 a.m. for the unveiling of a statue carved in his honour. 1900 ADJOURNMENT – 10:10 p.m. _______________________________ E. Daykin, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ C. Marlo, Corporate Officer