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District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING November 27, 2012 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Meeting held on November 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 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 Other Staff as Required L. Holitzki, Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws 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 Mayor Daykin welcomed and
introduced Ms. Karina LeBlanc, goalkeeper for the Women’s Canadian National Soccer Team and a former resident of Maple Ridge. Ms. LeBlanc spoke to the importance of a community in an
athlete’s life and to the people in the community of Maple Ridge who have made a difference in her life especially her parents and teachers. She thanked all for the support shown her
as well as the Canadian Women’s soccer team throughout the year and particularly during the Olympics.
Council Minutes November 27, 2012 Page 2 of 20 300 INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS Addition of Item 803 Amenity Zoning and consideration of Item 1006 following Item 702 400 APPROVAL
OF THE AGENDA The agenda was approved as amended 500 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 501 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 13, 2012 R/2012-508 501 Minutes Regular Council
It was moved and seconded November 13, 2012 That the m minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of inutes November 13, 2012 be adopted as circulated CARRIED 502 Minutes of the Public
Hearing of November 20, 2012 R/2012-509 502 Minutes Public Hearing It was moved and seconded November 20, 2012 That the minutes of the Public Hearing of November 20, 2012 be adopted
as circulated. CARRIED 503 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of November 9(2), and 15, 2012 R/2012-510 503 Minutes Development Agmt It was moved and seconded
Committee That the minutes of the Development Ag Agreements Committee reements Meetings of November 9(2) and 15, 2012 be received. CARRIED
Council Minutes November 27, 2012 Page 3 of 20 600 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL 601 State of the District Address Mayor Daykin provided an update on work done at the District
from December 2011 to November 2012. 700 DELEGATIONS 701 Operation Red Nose • Emma Broadfoot, Promotions Coordinator Ms. Broadfoot introduced “Rudy”, the mascot for Operation Red Nose.
She gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining the services of Operation Red Nose. She encouraged residents to volunteer and advised that forms for those wishing to volunteer can be dropped
off at Maple Ridge Towing. 702 Savannah and Serval Society of BC Ms. Chris Kemp of the Savannah and Serval Society of BC gave a PowerPoint presentation which provided details of the
history, background and traits of the domesticated serval cat. Ms. Kemp asked that servals be considered exempt under Bylaw No. 6908-2012. Note: Item 1006 was dealt with following Item
702 800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 801 Town Centre Properties Consideration of motion put forward by Councillor Ashlie at the November 13, 2012 Council Meeting Councillor Ashlie spoke to the
resolution. She outlined the history and outcome of the downtown incentive program and put forward that the same strategy could be used in other areas of Maple Ridge. R/2012-511 Town
Centre Properties It was moved and seconded Resolution That staff be requested to review all available strategies at Council’s disposal, or design progressive strategies that would
enable the District to encourage timely and appropriate
Council Minutes November 27, 2012 Page 4 of 20 development within the Town Centre Plan and significant area plans, such a as Albion Flats. s CARRIED Note: Item 802 was forwarded from
the November 19, 2012 Council Workshop Meeting 802 Medical Marihuana Staff report dated November 19, 2012 recommending that staff be directed to work with legal counsel to prepare Zoning
and other bylaw amendments needed to establish the production of medical marihuana as a permitted use in agricultural zones. R/2012-512 Medical Marihuana Prepare zoning and It was moved
and seconded other bylaw amendments That staff be directed to work with legal counsel to prepare Zoning and other bylaw amendments as needed to establish the commercial production of
medical marihuana (as authorized under the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations) as a permitted use in agricultural zones only, in suitably designed and serviced structures, subject
to siting and setback restrictions. CARRIED Note: Item 803 was forwarded from the November 26, 2012 Special Council Workshop Meeting 803 Amenity Zoning Resolution Recommendation R/2012-513
Amenity Zoning It was moved and seconded 1. That the report prepared by City Spaces Consulting entitled Amenity Zoning: Analysis and Options be received; and 2. That the area within
the Albion Area Plan boundaries be used as a pilot project for amenity zoning in the District; and
Council Minutes November 27, 2012 Page 5 of 20 3. That the staff be directed to report back on a list of potential amenities within the Albion Area Plan boundaries and the appropriate
mechanisms for achieving those amenities; and further 4. That the process identified to conclude the implementation of amenity zoning in the Albion Area be approved. CARRIED 900 CORRESPONDENCE
– Nil 1000 BYLAWS Note: Item 1001 to 1004 are from the Public Hearing of November 20, 2012 Bylaws for Third Reading 1001 2011 2011-084 084-RZ, 11133 and 11185 240 Street 1001.1 Maple
Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6875 6875-2011 To amend residential designations, to designate from Urban Residential, Conservation to Conservation and Urban Residential
and from Commercial to Urban Residential and to amend the conservation area Third reading R/2012-514 2011-084-RZ BL No. 6875-2011 It was moved and seconded Third reading That Bylaw
No. 6875 6875-2011 be given third reading. CARRIED 1001.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6853 6853-2011 To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RST (Street Townhouse
Residential), R-1 (Residential District), R-2 (Urban Residential District) & C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) to permit subdivision into 24 RST lots, 39 single family lots and1 commercial
lot Third reading
Council Minutes November 27, 2012 Page 6 of 20 R/2012-515 2011-084-RZ BL No. 6853-2011 It was moved and seconded Third reading That Bylaw No. 6853 6853-2011 be given third reading. CARRIED
1001.3 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6947 6947-2012 To amend the C-1 zone to allow apartment use Third reading R/2012-516 2011-084-RZ BL No. 6947-2012 It was moved and seconded
Third reading That Bylaw No. 6947 6947-2012 be given third reading. CARRIED Note: Councillor Hogarth excused himself from the discussion of Item 1002 at 8:40 p.m. as in his role as
property manager he is involved in a dispute with the tenant on the property. 1002 2011 2011-89 89-RZ, 22309, 22310 and 22331 St. Anne Avenue Maple Ridge Heritage Designation and Revitalization
and Tax Exemption Agreement Bylaw No. 6913 6913-2012 To designate the property as heritage property and to enter into a Heritage Revitalization Agreement which will include conservation
of the Turnock/Morse Residence and the construction of an apartment building Third reading The Director of Planning provided details on the tax exemption. R/2012-517 2011-089-RZ BL
No. 6913-2012 It was moved and seconded Third reading That Bylaw No. 6913 6913-2012 be given third reading. CARRIED
Council Minutes November 27, 2012 Page 7 of 20 Note: Councillor Hogarth returned to the meeting at 8:44 p.m. 1003 RZ/033/08, 10366 240 Street Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6621
6621-2008 To rezone from RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) to permit future subdivision into 13 single family residential lots Third
reading R/2012-518 RZ/033/08 BL No. 6621-2008 It was moved and seconded Third reading That Bylaw No. 6621 6621-2008 be given third reading. CARRIED 1004 2012 2012-017 017-RZ, 11736
and 11750 Burnett Street Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6909 6909-2012 To rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to R-1 (Residential District) to permit future subdivision
into 5 single family lots Third reading R/2012-519 2012-017-RZ BL No. 6909-2012 It was moved and seconded Third reading That Bylaw No. 6909 6909-2012 be given third reading. CARRIED
Bylaws for Final Reading 1005 2011 2011-055 055-RZ, 11461 and 11475 236 Street Staff report dated November 27, 2012 recommending final reading 1005.1 Maple Ridge Official Community
Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6832 6832-2011 To adjust designated conservation areas Final reading R/2012-520 2011-055-RZ BL No. 6832-2011 It was moved and seconded Final reading That Bylaw
No. 6832 6832-2011 be adopted. CARRIED
Council Minutes November 27, 2012 Page 8 of 20 1005.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6833 6833-2011 To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RM-1 (Townhouse Residential)
to permit a townhouse development of approximately 53 units Final reading R/2012-521 2011-055-RZ BL No. 6833-2011 It was moved and seconded Final reading That Bylaw No. 6833 6833-2011
be adopted. CARRIED Note: Item 1006 was dealt with prior to Item 1001 1006 Maple Ridge Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 6908 6908-2012 To combine three previous bylaws into one
single bylaw, to update and simplify language, to add new regulations around the distinction of an Aggressive Dog and a Dangerous Dog, new regulations around Pet Store Operators and
to provide reduced dog licence fees for senior citizens over the age of 65 years old Final reading The Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws provided clarification on the District
of Maple Ridge’s Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw in terms of the definition of domestic cat in the bylaw. She outlined the work done pertaining to the classification of the serval
cat in the bylaw. She indicated there is a time factor involved in the necessity of passing Bylaw No. 6908-2012. She recommended that Council could consider non-enforcement on the keeping
of serval cats in Maple Ridge. R/2012-522 1006.1 BL No. 6908-2012 Final reading It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6908 6908-2012 be adopted. CARRIED R/2012-523 1006.2 Serval
Cats Non-Enforcement It was moved and seconded Order That an Order of Non Non-Enforcement on the keeping of serval cats in Maple Ridge be endorsed until such time as staff can report
back to Council on the ramifications of designating them as domestic cats under the Animal Control Bylaw. CARRIED
Council Minutes November 27, 2012 Page 9 of 20 R/2012-524 1006.3 Dogs near Playgrounds It was moved and seconded Forward to MR&PM P&LSC That the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Parks and Leisure
Services Commission discuss th the section of the Animal Bylaw e provision that prohibits dogs within a 5 m limit near a playground or field at its next scheduled meeting. CARRIED COMMITTEE
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes – November 19, 2012 R/2012-525 Minutes COW It was moved and seconded November 19, 2012 That the minutes of the Committee
of the Whole Meeting of November 19 19, 201 , 2012 be received. CARRIED Public Works and Development Services 1101 2012 2012-091 091-RZ, 24285 130 Avenue and 24365 130 Avenue, RS RS-3
to R R-2 Staff report dated November 19, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6949-2012 to permit future subdivision in an Eco-cluster type development be given
first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described in Schedules B, F and G of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999 and a subdivision application.
R/2012-526 2012-091-RZ BL No. 6949-2012 It was moved and seconded First reading That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6949 6949-2012 be given first reading; and
Council Minutes November 27, 2012 Page 10 of 20 That the applicant provides further information as described on Schedules B, F and G of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 – 1999
and a subdivision application and its required supporting documentation. CARRIED 1102 RZ/013/10, 22875 132 Avenue, property east of 22875 132 Avenue, 22942 and 22850 136 Avenue, RS
RS-3 and CD CD-3-98 to R R-1, RST, R-3, RS RS-1b and P P-1 Staff report dated November 19, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6724-2010 to
amend conservation boundaries, add a neighbourhood park and relocate an equestrian trail be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 6725-2010 to permit a future subdivision of 76 lots be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2012-527 RZ/013/10 BL No. 6724-2010 It was moved
and seconded First, second, PH BL No. 6725-2010 Second, PH 1. That Bylaw No. 6724 6724-2010 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 been provided by way of posting Bylaw No. 6724 -2010 on the municipal website and
requir requiring ing that the applicant host a Development Information Meeting, and Council considers it unnecessary to provide any further consultation opportunities, except by way
of holding a Public Hearing on the bylaw; 3. That Bylaw No. 6724 -2010 be considered in conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 4. That it be confirmed
that Bylaw No. 6724 -2010 is consistent with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan;
Council Minutes November 27, 2012 Page 11 of 20 5. That Bylaw No. 6725 -2010 be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and 6. That the following terms and condition
conditions be met prior to s 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 Part VI, Figure 2 (Land Use Plan), 3A (Blaney Hamlet) and Figure 4 (Trails /Open Space) of the Silver Valley Area Plan of the Official Community Plan; iii.
Road dedication on 132 Avenue, as required; iv. Pa Park dedication as required, including construction rk of walkways, trails and emergency access road; v. Consolidation of the development
site; vi. Registration of a geotechnical report as a Restrictive Covenant at the Land Title Office which addresses the s suitability of the site for the proposed uitability development;
vii. Department of Fisheries and Oceans approval for in in-stream works and creek crossing in the southwest corner of the site, if required; viii. Approval from the appropriate authorities
for septic disp disposal for the agricultural lot; osal ix. The developer provide a voluntary monetary contribution for the future development of an equestrian trail connection between
132 Avenue and the east/west trail being developed in Blaney Hamlet to the north of the ALR bo boundary; x. Pursuant to the undary; Contaminated Site Regulations of the Environmental
Management Act, the Developer will provide a Site Profile for the subject lands. CARRIED
Council Minutes November 27, 2012 Page 12 of 20 1103 2011 2011-097 097-RZ, 12025 203 Street and 20337 Dewdney Trunk Road, RS RS-1 to RM RM-2 Staff report dated November 19, 2012 recommending
that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6852-2011 to permit future construction of a four-storey building with 22 apartments with an underground parkade be given second reading and
be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2012-528 2011-097-RZ BL No. 6852-2011 It was moved and seconded Second reading Forward to PH 1. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6852 6852-2011 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 and
Infrastructure; ii. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant and receipt of the deposit of a security, as outlined in the Agreement; iii. Road and lane
dedication as required; iv. Consolidation of the development site; v. Registration of a consolidated Geotechnical Report as a Restrictive Covenant at the Land Title Office which explicitly
states (in accordance with Section 86(1)d of the “Land Title Act”) that the land may be used safely for the use intended; vi. Regist Registration of a Restrictive Covenant at the ration
Land Title Office protecting the Visitor Parking ; vii. Removal of the existing building; viii. 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;
Council Minutes November 27, 2012 Page 13 of 20 ix. Pursuant to the Contami Contaminated Site Regulations of nated the Environmental Management Act, the property owner will provide a
Site Profile for the subject lands. CARRIED 1104 RZ/044/09, 11213 and 11247 240 Street, Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 6954 6954-2012 Staff report dated November 19, 2012 recommending
that a Housing Agreement to allow apartment as a principal use on condition that all of the proposed 16 residential units remain as rental housing be authorized and further that 11213
and 11247 240 Street Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 6954-2012 be given first, second and third readings. R/2012-529 RZ/044/09 BL No. 6954-2012 It was moved and seconded Three readings
1. That a Housing Agreement, under the provisions of Section 905 of the Local Government Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 323 be authorized along with its accompanying covenant; and further 2.
That 11213 and 11247 240 Street Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 6954 6954-2012 be given first, second and third reading. CARRIED 1105 2011 2011-015 015-RZ, 11959 203 Street, Housing Agreement
Bylaw No. 6953 6953-2012 Staff report dated November 19, 2012 recommending that a Housing Agreement to allow apartment as a principal use on condition that all of the proposed 16 residential
units remain as rental housing be authorized and further that 11959 203 Street Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 6953-2012 be given first, second and third readings. R/2012-530 2011-015-RZ
BL No. 6953-2012 It was moved and seconded Three readings 1. That a Housing Agreement, under the provisions of Section 905 of the Local Government Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 323 be authorized
along with its accompanying covenant; and further
Council Minutes November 27, 2012 Page 14 of 20 2. That 11959 203 Street Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 6953 6953-2012 be given first, second and third reading. CARRIED 1106 2011 2011-055
055-DVP, 11461 and 11475 236 Street Staff report dated November 19, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2011-055-DVP to reduce front yard setbacks,
allow for an increase in building height and allow for the retention of an above ground utility company plant across the 236 Street frontage. R/2012-531 2011-055-DVP Sign and seal It
was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2011 2011-055 055-DVP respecting property located at 11461 and 11475 236 Street. CARRIED 1107 2011 2011-055
055-DP, 11461 and 11475 236 Street Staff report dated November 19, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2011-055-DP in support of the construction
of 53 townhouses under the RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) zone. R/2012-532 2011-055-DP Sign and seal It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal
2011 2011-055 055-DP respecting property located at 11461 and 11475 236 Street CARRIED 1108 Fraser Sewer Area – Request to include 24426 102 Avenue Staff report dated November 19, 2012
recommending that the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Board of Directors be requested to approved expansion of the Fraser Sewer Area boundary to include property at
24426 102 Avenue.
Council Minutes November 27, 2012 Page 15 of 20 R/2012-533 Fraser Sewer Area Include 24426 It was moved and seconded 102 Avenue That the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District
Board of Directors be requested to approve expansion of the Fraser Sewer Area boundary in Maple Ridge to include the property at 24426 102 Avenue identified on the map attached to the
staff report dated November 19, 2012. CARRIED Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police) 1131 Disbursements for the month ended October 31, 2012 Staff report dated
November 19, 2012 recommending that the disbursements for the month ended October 31, 2012 be approved. R/2012-534 Disbursements October 2012 It was moved and seconded That the disbursements
as listed below for the month ended October 31, 2012 be approved: General $11,437,935. Payroll $ 1,704,227. Purchase Card $ 116,364. $ 13,258,526. 3,258,526. CARRIED 1132 Vacant Vacant/Abandoned
Building Bylaw /Staff report dated November 19, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Vacant/Abandoned Building Bylaw No. 6958-2012 to set out requirements for owners of vacant/abandoned
buildings to secure the buildings be given first, second and third readings.
Council Minutes November 27, 2012 Page 16 of 20 R/2012-535 BL No. 6958-2012 Three readings It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6958 6958-2012 be given first, second and third readings.
R/2012-536 BL No. 6958-2012 Deferral It was moved and seconded DEFEATED That Bylaw No. 6958 6958-2012 be deferred. AMENDMENT DEFEATED Mayor Daykin, Councillor Ashlie, Councillor Dueck,
Councillor Masse, Councillor Morden -OPPOSED MOTION CARRIED Councillor Hogarth, Councillor Bell -OPPOSED Community Development and Recreation Service 1151 Downtown Update Staff report
dated November 19, 2012 recommending that the Potential Action Outcomes of the Healthy, Safe and Vibrant Downtown document be endorsed as a first step in the engagement process with
downtown business. The General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation Services provided clarification on the process undertaken to request further feedback from participants
in the downtown engagement process. R/2012-537 Downtown Update It was moved and seconded That staff forward the Potential Action Outcomes of the Healthy, Safe and Vibrant Downtown document
to Council for endorsement as the first step in the engagement process with downtown business. CARRIED
Council Minutes November 27, 2012 Page 17 of 20 Correspondence – Nil Other Committee Issues – Nil 1200 STAFF REPORTS 1201 Proposed Intermunicipal Business Licence Bylaw No. 6957 6957-2012
Staff report dated November 27, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Intermunicipal Business Bylaw No. 6957-2012 be given first, second and third readings. R/2012-538 BL No. 6957-2012
Three readings It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6957 6957-2012 be given first, second and third readings. CARRIED 1202 Program and Admission Fee Subsidization Policy 4.09 and
Special Service Delivery Policy 4.10 Staff report dated November 27, 2012 recommending that Program and Admission Fee Subsidization Policy 4.09 and Special Service Delivery Policy 4.10
be rescinded. R/2012-539 Policy 4.09 Policy 4.10 It was moved and seconded Rescind That Program and Admission Fee Subsidization Policy 4.09 dated December 3, 1993 and Special Service
Delivery Policy 4.10 dated January 10, 1994 be rescinded. CARRIED
Council Minutes November 27, 2012 Page 18 of 20 1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL From the November 19, 2012 Closed Council Meeting • Bylaw Dispute Adjudication System – release
of staff report excluding legal opinion For information only No motion required Note: Item 1400 was dealt with following Item 1500 1400 MAYOR’S REPORT 1500 COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS Councillor
Hogarth Councillor Hogarth attended a meeting of the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility Issues. Councillor Dueck No report Councillor Ashlie
Councillor Ashlie acknowledged November 20, 2012 as International Children’s Day. She attended the announcement of a bylaw in regard to liquor establishments displaying tags indicating
that there should be no liquor consumption on the premises for women who are pregnant. Councillor Morden Councillor Morden attended the first annual Chamber of Commerce Business Summit,
a Holistic Homelessness meeting, meetings of the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Bicycle Advisory Committee and the Youth Centre Society. He also attended the Dhawali Festival of Lights celebration.
Councillor Masse Councillor Masse requested that Mayor Daykin advise when the public consultation process pertaining to transit service changes will be hosted by TransLink. He encouraged
residents to attend. Mayor Daykin advised that the TransLink public meeting is scheduled for December 6, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the ACT Note: At the December 11, 2012 Council
Meeting, Councillor Ashlie wished it noted that she had erred in the phrasing of her Councillor report and wished her report to read as follows: “She attended the announcement of a
bylaw requiring liquor establishments to display signage warning that there should be no liquor consumption for women who are pregnant”
Council Minutes November 27, 2012 Page 19 of 20 Councillor Bell Councillor Bell attended a meeting of the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society Committee. She advised that the Christmas Haven
event is scheduled for December 24 and that a donation box will be at the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre as of December 1. She attended the launching of the “Be Someone” campaign in memory
of Amanda Todd. Mayor Daykin also attended the “Be Someone” campaign launch in memory of Amanda Todd and advised that he would like to enlist the help of a champion to further this
cause in Maple Ridge. 1600 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil 1700 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS 1701 Notice of Motion to forward a resolution to the Federation
of Canadian Municipalities regarding the r release of elease the l location ocation ocations of licensed icensed medical edical marihuana arihuana producers roducers Councillor Morden
advised that this motion was put forward to address the safety risk to personnel who attend licenced medical marihuana production facilities. 1800 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Lauren Mac
MacKenzie Kenzie Ms. MacKenzie asked whether servals have been a problem in Maple Ridge and what and who is driving the schedule attached to the bylaw. She requested that Council consider
servals exempt and reconsider should problems arise. Harout Kabakian Mr. Kabakian stated that the street he resides on does not have street lights or sidewalks. He asked why he was
told by the Engineering Department that should he wish a streetlight installed, he will have to pay for one. He asked why he would be required to pay. He also asked what was being done
about the Salvation Army building and the issues there.
Council Minutes November 27, 2012 Page 20 of 20 Rick White Mr. White asked how the SPCA has dealt with loose servals in the past. He asked if the Savannah and Serval Cat Society could
be part of a presentation in the future if the SPCA won’t deal with the cats. He stated there are 25 other jurisdictions where the SPCA does deal with them. 1900 ADJOURNMENT -10:12
p.m. _______________________________ E. Daykin, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ C. Marlo, Corporate Officer