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District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING December 11, 2012 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Meeting held on December 11, 2012 at 7:25 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 C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environment 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 • Item 801 -2013-2017 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 6959-2012 • Item 802 -Resolution re: Licensed Medical Marihuana Producers
Council Minutes December 11, 2012 Page 2 of 13 400 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 27, 2012 R/2012-541 501 Minutes Regular Council It was moved and seconded November 27, 2012 That the m minutes of the Regular Council inutes Meeting of November 27, 2012
be adopted as circulated. CARRIED Note: Councillor Ashlie requested a housekeeping amendment under Item 1500 Councillors’ Reports. A notation indicating the requested revision will
be added to the minutes of the November 27, 2012 meeting. 502 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of November 21 and 27, 2012 R/2012-542 502 Minutes Development
Agmt It was moved and seconded Committee That the minutes of the Development Ag Agreements Committee reements Meetings of November 21 and 27, 2012 be received. CARRIED 600 PRESENTATIONS
AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL 601 2013 2013-2017 Proposed Financial Plan -P. Gill, General Manager of Corporate and Financial Services The General Manager of Corporate and Financial Services
provided a PowerPoint presentation which outlined details of the proposed 2013-2017 Financial Plan.
Council Minutes December 11, 2012 Page 3 of 13 700 DELEGATIONS – Nil 800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 801 2013 2013-2017 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 6959 6959-20 2012 12 Staff report dated December
11, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge 2012-2017 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 6959-2012 be given first, second and third readings. R/2012-543 BL No. 6959-2012 Three readings It was moved
and seconded That Bylaw No. 6959 6959-2012 be given first, second and third readings. CARRIED 802 Resolution re: Licensed Medical Marihuana Producers Councillor Morden spoke to the
resolution. R/2012-544 Licensed Medical Marihuana It was moved and seconded Producers Forward to FCM That the following resolution be submitted to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities:
WHEREAS there are inherent risks to licensed medical marihuana producers including break break-ins and invasions due to the value of marihuana, health issues for all those living or
working in locations where marihuana is grown, no regard for life health and safety features installed in buildings as required by building codes, installations of regulated devices
by unqualified and uncertified persons, fir fire, chemical spills, e, injury to producers or others involved in production from the use of chemicals and fertilizers and their disposition;
AND WHEREAS no information of the location of licensed medical marihuana producers is provided to emergency responde responders and law enforcement putting them at risk when rs
Council Minutes December 11, 2012 Page 4 of 13 responding to emergency events or investigating complaints at those locations thereby creating barriers to the investigation of suspected
grow operations; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Federation of Can Canadian adian Municipalities lobby Health Canada to provide the legal and usual civic address of all production
licenses issued under the Medical Marihuana Access Regulations, together with specific details on production quantities, to the jurisdictional local Gov Government ernment for dissemination
to emergency responders and law enforcement. CARRIED Councillor Ashlie, Councillor Dueck -OPPOSED 900 CORRESPONDENCE Note: Items 1001 to 1002 are from the Public Hearing of December
11, 2012 Bylaws for Third Reading Note: The Manager of Legislative Services advised that due to an error in Bylaw No. 6852-2011 the motion for Item 1001 has been revised. 1001 2011
2011-097 097-RZ, 12025 203 203rd rd Street and 20337 Dewdney Trunk Road Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6852 6852-2011 To rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to RM-2
(Medium Density Apartment Residential) to permit the future construction of a fourstorey apartment building with 22 units and an underground parkade R/2012-545 2011-097-RZ BL No. 6852-2011
It was moved and seconded Rescind 2nd reading Second reading Forward to PH 1. That Second Reading to Bylaw No. 6852 6852-2011 be rescinded; 2. That Bylaw No. 6852 6852-2011 be amended
to replace RM RM-1 with RM RM-2;
Council Minutes December 11, 2012 Page 5 of 13 3. That Bylaw No. 6852 6852-2011 as amended be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and 4. That the following terms
and conditions be met prior to final reading; i. Approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure; ii. Registrati Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a
on 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 Geotechnica Geotechnical Report l 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. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant at the 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. ix. Pursuant to the Contaminated Site Regulations of the
Environmental Management Act, the property owner will provide a Site Profile for the subject lands. CARRIED 1002 RZ/013/10, 22875 132 Avenue, property east of 22875 132 Avenue, 22942
and 22850 136 Avenue 1002.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw 6724 6724-2010 To amend conservation boundaries, add a neighbourhood park and relocate an equestrian trail
Third reading The General Manager Public Works and Development Services advised on the work currently being carried out along the 132 Avenue corridor.
Council Minutes December 11, 2012 Page 6 of 13 The Manager of Development and Environmental Services advised on concerns pertaining to floodplain and provided clarification on the horse
trail development, connectivity of subdivisions and trails in the area and the use of buffers within the proposed development. He also provided clarification on the piece of property
to remain in the Agricultural Land Reserve. R/2012-546 RZ/013/10 BL No. 6724-2010 It was moved and seconded Third reading That Bylaw No. 6724 6724-2010 be given third reading. CARRIED
1002.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6725 6725-2010 To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) and CD-3-98 (Comprehensive Development) to R-1 (Residential District), R-3
(Special Amenity Residential District), RST (Street Townhouse Residential), RS-1b (One Family Urban [Medium Density] Residential) and P-1 (Park and School) to permit the future subdivision
of 76 lots in two phases for the development of single family residential, street townhouse, one agricultural lot and a neighbourhood park Third reading R/2012-547 RZ/013/10 BL No.
6725-2010 It was moved and seconded Third reading That Bylaw No. 6725 6725-2010 be given third reading. CARRIED Bylaws for Final Reading 1003 RZ/044/09, 11213 and 11247 240 Street 11213
and 11247 240 240th th Street Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 6954 6954-2012 To authorize the District of Maple Ridge to enter into a housing agreement with Gold Leaf Enterprises Ltd. for
property at 11213 and 11247 240 Street to allow apartment as a principal use on condition that all of the proposed 16 residential units remain as rental housing Final reading
Council Minutes December 11, 2012 Page 7 of 13 R/2012-548 RZ/044/09 BL No. 6954-2012 It was moved and seconded Final reading That Bylaw No. 6954 6954-2012 be adopted. CARRIED 1004 RZ/044/09,
11213, 11247, 11299, 11333 and 11263 240 Street Staff report dated December 11, 2012 recommending final reading 1004.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6684 6684-2009
To change the commercial designation and to define the conservation boundary of Rainbow Creek Final reading R/2012-549 RZ/044/09 BL No. 6684-2009 It was moved and seconded Final reading
That Bylaw No. 6684 6684-2009 be adopted. CARRIED 1004.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6685 6685-2009 To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RM-1 (Townhouse Residential)
to permit development of 167 townhouses R/2012-550 RZ/044/09 BL No. 6685-2009 It was moved and seconded Final reading That Bylaw No. 6885 6885-2009 be adopted. CARRIED 1004.3 Maple
Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6696 6696-2009 To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to C-1 (Neighbourhood Commercial) to permit a commercial/mixed use building
Council Minutes December 11, 2012 Page 8 of 13 R/2012-551 RZ/044/09 BL No. 6696-2009 It was moved and seconded Final reading That Bylaw No. 6696 6696-2009 be adopted. CARRIED 1005 Maple
Ridge Intermunicipal Business Licence Bylaw No. 6957 6957-2012 To enter into an Intermunicipal Business Licence Scheme to permit certain categories of businesses to operate across municipal
jurisdictions within the Fraser Valley region while minimizing the need to obtain a separate Municipal Business Licence in each jurisdiction Final reading R/2012-552 BL No. 6957-2012
Final reading It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6957 6957-2012 be adopted. CARRIED 1006 Maple Ridge Vacant/Abandoned Building Bylaw No. 6958 6958-2012 To control the condition
of vacant/abandoned buildings to reduce risk Final reading R/2012-553 BL No. 6958-2012 Final reading It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6958 6958-2012 be adopted. CARRIED Councillor
Hogarth -OPPOSED COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes – December 3, 2012
Council Minutes December 11, 2012 Page 9 of 13 R/2012-554 Minutes COW It was moved and seconded December 3, 2012 That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of December 3
3, 201 , 2012 be received. CARRIED Public Works and Development Services 1101 DVP/DP/045/09, 11213 and 11247 240 Street Staff report dated December 3, 2012 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/045/09 to vary setbacks and building heights and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DP/045/09 to permit construction
of a mixed use building. R/2012-555 DVP/DP/045/09 Sign and seal It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/045/09 respecting property located
at 11213 and 11247 240 Street; and further That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DP/045/09 respecting property located at 11213 and 11247 240 Street. CARRIED 1102
DVP/DP/046/09, 11213, 11247, 11263, 11299 and 11333 240 Street Staff report dated December 3, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/046/09
for setback and height variances and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DP/046/09 to permit construction of a phased strata development for 167 townhouse units.
Council Minutes December 11, 2012 Page 10 of 13 R/2012-556 DVP/DP/046/09 Sign and seal It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/046/09
respecting property located at 11213, 11247, 11263, 11299 and 11333 240 Street; and further That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DP/046/09 respecting property located
at 11213, 11247, 11263, 11299 and 11333 240 Street. CARRIED 1103 DVP/091/10, 24371 and 24417 112 Avenue Staff report dated December 3, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be
authorized to sign and seal DVP/091/10 to vary building height for the R-1 and RS-1b zoned buildings. R/2012-557 DVP/091/10 Sign and seal It was moved and seconded That the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/091/10 respecting property located at 24371 112 Avenue and 24417 112 Avenue. CARRIED Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and
Police) 1131 Adjustments to the 2012 Collector’s Roll Staff report dated December 3, 2012 submitting information on changes to the 2012 Collector’s Roll through the issuance of Supplementary
Roll 09. For information only No motion required Community Development and Recreation Service -Nil
Council Minutes December 11, 2012 Page 11 of 13 Correspondence – Nil Other Committee Issues – Nil 1200 STAFF REPORTS 1201 2013 Acting Mayor, Committee and Commission Appointments Staff
report dated December 11, 2012 recommending that the Acting Mayor schedule and appointments to Government agencies, advisory and/or legislated committees, special committees, community
groups and organizations and standing committees be approved. R/2012-558 2013 Appointments It was moved and seconded That the Acting Mayor schedule and appointments to Government Agencies,
Advisory and/or Legislated Committees, Special Committees, Community Groups and Organizations and Standing Committees as attached to the staff report dated December 11, 2012 be approved.
CARRIED 1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL – Nil 1400 MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Daykin advised that the CP Rail Holiday Train will stop at the Billy Miner Pub on River Road on December
18, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. He thanked the staff at the Operations Centre for the work done particularly during the continuous rainy days. Mayor Daykin extended wishes for a healthy and successful
2013.
Council Minutes December 11, 2012 Page 12 of 13 1500 COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS Councillor Dueck Councillor Dueck thanked District staff for the work done around business planning as well
as during the year. She wished all the best of the season and encouraged everyone to take the time to spend with family during the break. Councillor Masse Councillor Masse attended
meetings of the Maple Ridge Agricultural Advisory Committee and the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Social Planning Advisory Committee. He attended the Salvation Army Caring Place first annual
Dignity Breakfast fundraiser. He wished all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Councillor Morden Councillor Morden attended all his committee meetings. He spoke to a sign
to be handed out by Maple Ridge merchants to remind residents to be careful of leaving merchandise in their vehicles. He wished all a happy holiday and advised that he will volunteer
at the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Christmas Haven on December 24. Councillor Hogarth Councillor Hogarth visited the Allco Fish Hatchery. He wished staff, colleagues and citizens the very
best for Christmas and the New Year. Councillor Bell Councillor Bell attended a dinner with the Township of Langley and a meeting of the Lower Mainland Local Government Association
Board. She wished a Merry Christmas to all and advised that the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Christmas Haven is still accepting donations and that these can be dropped off at the Maple
Ridge Leisure Centre or at Curves. Councillor Ashlie Councillor Ashlie attended the kickoff of Operation Red Nose and encouraged residents to use the service. She also attended the
Salvation Army Caring Place 1st Annual Dignity Breakfast, a Meals-On-Wheels fundraiser and a Ridge Meadows Education Foundation fundraiser for the local food bank and the Education
Foundation. She also attended the Office of MLA Marc Dalton to speak with Minister Margaret MacDiarmid. Councillor Ashlie wished all citizens a Merry Christmas.
Council Minutes December 11, 2012 Page 13 of 13 1600 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil 1700 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS – Nil 1800 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
1900 ADJOURNMENT – 9:50 p.m. _______________________________ E. Daykin, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ C. Marlo, Corporate Officer