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District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING November 26, 2013 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Meeting held on November 26, 2013 at 7:12.a.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 D. Pollock, Municipal Engineer Note: These Minutes are also posted on
the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca The meeting was filmed by Shaw Communications Inc. 100 CALL TO ORDER 200 MOMENT OF REFLECTION 300 INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
400 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The agenda was approved as circulated.
Council Minutes November 26, 2013 Page 2 of 14 500 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 501 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 12, 2013 R/2013-492 501 Minutes Regular Council
It was moved and seconded November 12, 2013 That the m minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of inutes November 12, 2013 be adopted as circulated CARRIED 502 Minutes of the Public
Hearing of November 19, 2013 R/2013-493 502 Minutes Public Hearing It was moved and seconded November 19, 2013 That the minutes of the Public Hearing of November 19, 2013 be adopted
as circulated. CARRIED 503 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of November 13, 2013 R/2013-494 503 Minutes Development Agmt It was moved and seconded Committee
That the minutes of the Development Ag Agreements Committee reements Meetings of November 13, 2013 be received. CARRIED 600 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL 601 Intermunicipal
Business Licence Pilot Project Presentation -Liz Holitzki, Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws The Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws provided information on the Intermunicipal
Business Licence Pilot Project. She highlighted other communities in the province using similar programs, outlined the implementation of the program in Maple Ridge and advised on how
the program works for participants.
Council Minutes November 26, 2013 Page 3 of 14 700 DELEGATIONS 701 Operation Red Nose -Alex Pol Pollock, Community Liaison for Operation Red Nose lock, Mr. Pollock gave a PowerPoint
presentation introducing Operation Red Nose and highlighting the fundraising aspect of the program. He advised on the time and effort put in by volunteers, spoke to key challenges in
maintaining the program and outlined how the public can help the program to succeed. 800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Note: Item 801 was forwarded from the November 12, 2013 Council Meeting
801 Notice of Motion by Councillor Bell R/2013-495 Workshop Meetings It was moved and seconded in Council Chambers DEFEATED That Council Workshop meetings be held in Council Chambers
until such time as the Blaney Room has the necessary equip equipment for recording of meetings. ment DEFEATED Mayor Daykin, Councillor Ashlie, Councillor Dueck, Councillor Hogarth,
Councillor Morden -OPPOSED Note: Item 802 was forwarded from the November 18, 2013 Council Workshop Meeting 802 Packaging and Printed Paper Recycling in British Columbia -Extended Producer
Responsibility Pr Program: Consideration of Program Participation ogram: (Revised) Staff report dated November 26, 2013 recommending that the Mayor and the Corporate Officer be authorized
to execute the contract documents to participate in the Multi-Material British Columbia Program. The Municipal Engineer provided a graph outlining revenue comparisons with Multi-Material
British Columbia.
Council Minutes November 26, 2013 Page 4 of 14 R/2013-496 Multi-Material BC It was moved and seconded Program Execute contract WHEREAS the District of Maple Ridge, along with other local
governments in British Columbia support the principle of Extended Producer Responsibilities and recognize the importance of MMBC’s Stewardship Plan; AND WHEREAS the District has reservations
regarding the onerous nature of the Packaging and Pr Printed Paper recyclables inted contract documents; IT IS RECOMMENDED that the Mayor and Corporate Officer be authorized to execute
the contract documents to participate in the MMBC PPP Program. CARRIED Councillor Hogarth, Councillor Bell -OPPOSED 900 CORRESPONDENCE – Nil 1000 BYLAWS Bylaws for Third Readings Note:
Items 1001 to 1003 are from the Public Hearing of November 19, 2013 1001 2013 2013-001 001-RZ, 23920 112 Avenue 1001.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7031 7031-2013
To adjust area designated Conservation around Rainbow Creek Third reading R/2013-497 2013-001-RZ It was moved and seconded BL No. 7031-2013 Third reading That Bylaw No. 7031 7031-2013
be given third reading. CARRIED
Council Minutes November 26, 2013 Page 5 of 14 1001.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6977 6977-2013 To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to R-2 (Urban Residential
District) to permit a future subdivision of 9 single family lots Third reading R/2013-498 2013-001-RZ It was moved and seconded BL No. 6977-2013 Third reading That Bylaw No. 6977 6977-2013
be given third reading. CARRIED 1002 2013 2013-074 074-RZ, Zoning Bylaw Amendment Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7011 7011-2013 To amend the Zoning Bylaw to establish zoning regulations
for the commercial production of medical marihuana under the Canadian Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations Third reading R/2013-499 2012-074-RZ It was moved and seconded BL No.
7011-2013 Third reading That Bylaw No. 7011 7011-2013 be given third reading. CARRIED Councillor Bell -OPPOSED Bylaw for Third and Final Reading 1003 2013 2013-061 061-CP, Maple Ridge
Regional Context Statement Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7002 7002-2013 To replace the Regional Context Statement within the Official Community Plan and delete
Map Figure 7 titled “Liveable Region Strategic Plan Green Zone Third and Final reading
Council Minutes November 26, 2013 Page 6 of 14 R/2013-500 2013-061-CP It was moved and seconded BL No. 7002-2013 Third and final That Bylaw No. 7002 7002-2013 be given third and final
reading. CARRIED Councillor Hogarth -OPPOSED Bylaws for Final Reading 1004 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Revision Bylaw No. 7034 7034-2013 To correct discrepancies between maps
and incorporate any other required housekeeping items be given final reading Final reading R/2013-501 BL No. 7034-2013 It was moved and seconded Final reading That Bylaw No. 7034 7034-2013
be adopted. CARRIED COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes – November 18, 2013 R/2013-502 Minutes COW It was moved and seconded November 18, 2013
That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of November 18 18, 2013 , be received. CARRIED
Council Minutes November 26, 2013 Page 7 of 14 Public Works and Development Services Note: Item 1101 was referred back to staff at the November 18, 2013 Committee of the Whole Meeting
1101 2013 2013-087 087-RZ, 23500 and 23550 Larch Avenue, RS RS-3 and RS RS-2 to RM RM-1 Staff report dated November 18, 2013 recommending that rezoning Application 2013-087 be denied.
1102 2013 2013-091 091-RZ, 20395 123 Avenue, RS RS-1 to R RS-1b Staff report dated November 18, 2013 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7035-2013 to rezone from RS-1
(One Family Urban Residential) to RS-1b (One Family Urban [Medium Density] Residential) to permit future subdivision into two single family lots be given first reading and that the
applicant provide further information as described on Schedule B of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with the information required for a Subdivision application.
R/2013-503 2013-091-RZ It was moved and seconded BL No. 7035-2013 First reading That Bylaw No. 7035 –2013 be given first reading; and That the applicant pr provide further information
as described on ovide Schedule B of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 – 1999, alo along with the information required for a Subdivision ng application application. CARRIED 1103
2011 2011-095 095-RZ, 11219 243 Street, RS RS-3 to RS RS-1b Staff report dated November 18, 2013 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6851-2011 to rezone from RS-3
(One Family Rural Residential) to RS-1b (One Family Urban [Medium Density] Residential) to allow single family lot sizes in accordance with the Community Amenity Program be given first
reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules A, B and F of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with the information required
for a Subdivision application.
Council Minutes November 26, 2013 Page 8 of 14 R/2013-504 2011-095-RZ It was moved and seconded BL No. 6851-2011 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 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 cove covered by the plan; red 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 consultat consultation
be required in respect of this matter beyond the ion 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 Bylaw No. 6851 –2011 be given first reading; and That the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules A, B, and F of the Development Procedures
Bylaw No. 5879 –1999, along with the information required for a Subdivision application. CARRIED 1104 2011 2011-122 122-RZ, 11956 267 S Street, RS treet, RS-3 to RS RS-2 Staff report
dated November 18, 2013 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6880-2011 to rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential)
to permit a future subdivision of 2 lots be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
Council Minutes November 26, 2013 Page 9 of 14 R/2013-505 2011-122-RZ It was moved and seconded Second reading Forward to PH 1. That Bylaw No. 6880 6880-2011 be given second reading
and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and 2. That the following condition be met prior to Final Reading. i. Road dedication as required. CARRIED 1105 2013 2013-050 050-DVP, 12150 203
Street Staff report dated November 18, 2013 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2013-050-DVP to permit future subdivision into 19 residential lots.
R/2013-506 2013-050-DVP It was moved and seconded Sign and seal That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2013 2013-050 050-DVP respecting the property located at 12150
203 Street. CARRIED 1106 Maple Ridge Ticket Information Utilization Amending Bylaw No. 7030 7030-2013 Staff report dated November 18, 2013 recommending that Maple Ridge Ticket Information
Utilization Amending Bylaw No. 7030-2013 be given first, second and third readings. R/2013-507 BL No. 7030-2013 It was moved and seconded Three readings That Bylaw No. 7030 7030-2013
be given first, second and third readings. CARRIED
Council Minutes November 26, 2013 Page 10 of 14 1107 Intermunicipal Business Licence Pilot Project Update Staff report dated November 18, 2013 recommending that the existing Intermunicipal
Business Licence Pilot Project be extended for an additional two year term and that Maple Ridge Intermunicipal Business Licence Amending Bylaw No. 7039-2013 to allow for the extension
be given first, second and third readings. R/2013-508 BL No. 7039-2013 It was moved and seconded Three readings 1. That staff be directed to extend the existing Intermunicipal Business
Licence Pilot Project for an additional two year term ending December 31, 2015. 2. That Bylaw No. 7039 7039-2013 be given first, second and third readings. CARRIED Financial and Corporate
Services (including Fire and Police) 1131 Disbursements for the month ended October 31, 2013 Staff report dated November 18, 2013 recommending that the disbursements for the month ended
October 31, 2013 be approved. R/2013-509 Disbursements It was moved and seconded October 2013 That the disbursements as listed below for the month ended October 21 21, 201 , 2013 be
approved: General $ 8,888,871 8,888,871. Payroll $ 1,590,045 1,590,045. Purchase Card $ 102,377. $ 10,581,293. CARRIED
Council Minutes November 26, 2013 Page 11 of 14 Note: Councillor Morden excused himself from discussion of Item 1132 at 9:13 p.m. as he owns property in the downtown core. 1132 Town
Centre Investment Incentive Program – Extension (TCIIP2013) Staff report dated November 18, 2013 recommending that the Maple Ridge Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 7010-2013 be
given first, second and third readings, that Maple Ridge Off-Street Parking and Loading Amending Bylaw No. 7036-2013 be given first, second and third readings and that the Town Centre
Investment Incentive TCIIP2013 be implemented. R/2013-510 BL No. 7010-2013 It was moved and seconded BL No. 7036-2013 Three readings Implement TCCIIP2014 That Bylaw 7010 7010-2013 be
given first, second and third readings; That Bylaw No. 7036 7036-2013 be given first, second and third readings; and further, That the Town Centre Investment Incent Incentive TCIIP2014
as set ive out in this report be implemented. CARRIED Note: Councillor Morden returned to the meeting at 9:35 p.m. 1133 Pitt Meadows Airport Society Staff report dated November 18,
2013 recommending that the District of Maple Ridge consent to the bylaws of the Pitt Meadows Airport Society being amended in respect of membership, that the Corporate Officer be authorized
to execute all such resolutions and documents and that the Mayor and the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the Protocol Agreement. R/2013-511 Pitt Meadows Airport It was moved
and seconded Society That the District of Maple Ridge consent to the bylaws of the Pitt Meadows Airport Society being amended in respect of the membership of the Society as shown in
Appendix A of the staff report dated November 18, 2013; and
Council Minutes November 26, 2013 Page 12 of 14 That the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute all such resolutions and documents of the Pitt Meadows A Airport Society irport that
may be necessary to give effect to the above resolution; and further That the Mayor and Corporate Officer be authorized to execute on behalf of the District of Maple Ridge the Protocol
Agreement attached as Appendix B to the staff repo report dated rt November 18, 2013 2013. CARRIED Community Development and Recreation Service – Nil Correspondence – Nil Other Committee
Issues – Nil 1200 STAFF REPORTS 1201 2014 Acting Mayor, Committee and Commission Appointments Staff report dated November 26, 2013 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/2013-512 2014 Acting Mayor,
It was moved and seconded Committee and Commission Appointments That the Acting Mayor schedule and appointments to Government Agencies, Advisory and/or Legislated Committees, Special
Committees, Community Groups and Organization Organizations and Standing Committees as attached to the s staff report dated November 26, 2013 be approved. CARRIED
Council Minutes November 26, 2013 Page 13 of 14 1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL – Nil 1400 MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Daykin encouraged residents to attend the Ensemble show at the
ACT. He attended a Board of Trade Luncheon and a Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Service Review meeting. He advised that December 3 is “Giving Tuesday’ and challenged residents to give
to charity organizations on that day. He also advised that “Christmas in the Park” is on December 7. 1500 COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS Councillor Bell Councillor Bell participated in the Maple
Ridge-Pitt Meadows Parks and Recreation Commission citizen-at-large interviews. She attended the Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting, a Lower Mainland Local Government Association
Board Meeting, a gala at Meadowridge School and a memorial service held in Memorial Peace Park. Councillor Ashlie Councillor Ashlie attended the Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting,
the Garibaldi Art Club event, a Social Planning Neighbourhood Development Group discussion and a meeting of Fraser Health. Councillor Masse Councillor Masse attended the Chamber of
Commerce Annual General Meeting and the Garibaldi Art Club show. He provided information on the Christmas Kettle Program and encouraged residents to consider volunteering and/or donating
to the program. Councillor Morden Councillor Morden attended the opening of the “Art for Animals’ display auction hosted by the SPCA, the Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting
and a Union of British Columbia Municipalities Board Meeting. Councillor Hogarth Councillor Hogarth attended a meeting of the Maple Ridge Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility
Issues.
Council Minutes November 26, 2013 Page 14 of 14 1600 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIEN EXPEDIENT – Nil 1700 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS 1701 Notice of Motion by Mayor
Daykin “That Council expenses be reported as an additional schedule to the monthly Disbursement report and that Council expense information be posted to the District of Maple Ridge
website” 1800 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC – Nil 1900 ADJOURNMENT – 10:11 p.m. _______________________________ E. Daykin, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ C.
Marlo, Corporate Officer