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District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2013 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Meeting held on December 10, 2013 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 C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental Services D. Hall,
Planner/Staff Liaison, Agricultural Advisory Committee 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 The following items were added to the agenda: 601 2014-2018 Financial Plan Presentation 702
Maple Ridge Budget Award Presentation 1202 Maple Ridge 2014-2018 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 7043-2013
Council Minutes December 10, 2013 Page 2 of 17 400 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The agenda was approved with the additions of Items 601, 702 and 1202 500 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 501
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 26, 2013 R/2013-519 501 Minutes Regular Council It was moved and seconded November 26, 2013 That the m minutes of the Regular Council
Meeting of inutes November 26, 2013 be adopted as circulated CARRIED 502 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of November 20, 26(2) and 29, 2013 R/2013-520 502 Minutes
Development Agmt It was moved and seconded Committee That the minutes of the Development Ag Agreements Committee reements Meetings of November 20, 26(2) and 29, 2013 be received. CARRIED
600 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL 601 2014 2014-2018 Financial Plan Presentation -Paul Gill, General Manager of Corporate and Financial Services The General Manager of Corporate
and Financial Services gave a PowerPoint presentation providing a summary of the 2014-2018 Financial Plan presentation provided to Council at the December 9, 2013 Business Planning
Meeting. Note: Item 1202 was dealt with following Item 601 Note: Items 701 and 702 were dealt with prior to Item 601
Council Minutes December 10, 2013 Page 3 of 17 700 DELEGATIONS 701 Maple Ridge Agricultural Advisory Committee Presentation Diana Hall, staff liaison to the Maple Ridge Agricultural
Advisory Committee (“AAC”) introduced committee members in attendance. She gave a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the accomplishments of the committee and introduced Cindy Motyka,
Steve Bouey and the Stott Family as the winners of the Front Yard Food Garden Contest. Stephanie James provided information on the winning gardens. Kimberley Lauzon provided information
on the outcomes of the 2013 Golden Harvest event. 702 Maple Ridge Budget Award Presentation • Mindy Smith, Past President, Government Finance Officers Association of British Columbia
Ms. Smith presented the District of Maple Ridge with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for 2013. She provided information on the Government Finance Officers Association of
British Columbia and outlined the standards and guidelines which must be met by a recipient of the award. 800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Note: Item 801 was forwarded from the November 26,
2013 Council Meeting 801 Notice of Motion by Mayor Daykin R/2013-521 Reporting of It was moved and seconded Council Expenses on Disbursement Report 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 website. CARRIED 900 CORRESPONDENCE
– Nil
Council Minutes December 10, 2013 Page 4 of 17 1000 BYLAWS Bylaws for Third Reading Note: Items 1001 to 1003 are from the Public Hearing of December 10, 2013 1001 2011 2011-122 122-RZ,
11956 267 Street Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6880 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 Third reading R/2013-522 2011-122-RZ It was moved and seconded BL No. 6880-2011 Third reading That Bylaw No. 6880 6880-2011 be given third reading. CARRIED 1002 2012 2012-068
068-RZ, 20370 Lougheed Highway Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6946 6946-2012 To rezone from CS-1 (Service Commercial) to C-2 (Community Commercial) to permit future subdivision
into two lots and construction of a financial services use Third reading R/2013-523 2012-068-RZ It was moved and seconded BL No. 6946-2012 Third reading That Bylaw No. 6946 6946-2012
be given third reading CARRIED Note: Councillor Hogarth excused himself from the discussion of Item 1003 at 8:24 p.m. as he has a management contract on one of the properties in the
application. 1003 2012 2012-115 115-RZ, 12018/12038 Edge St and 22554/22566 Brown Avenue 1003.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7019 7019-2013 To Amend Schedule
“B” the Official Community Plan as shown on Map No. 859 from Low-Rise Apartment to Town Centre Commercial Third reading
Council Minutes December 10, 2013 Page 5 of 17 R/2013-524 2012-115-RZ It was moved and seconded BL No. 7019-2013 Third reading That Bylaw No. 7019 7019-2013 be given third reading. CARRIED
1003.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6966 6966-2013 To rezone from CS-1 (Service Commercial) and RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to CD-1-13 (Comprehensive Development Zone
to create a CD-1-13 zone and to permit a phased three tower development of 240 apartment units with commercial on the bottom Third reading R/2013-525 2012-115-RZ It was moved and seconded
BL No. 6955-2013 Third reading That Bylaw No. 6955 6955-2013 be given three readings. CARRIED Note: Councillor Hogarth returned to the meeting at 8:29 p.m. Bylaws for Final Reading
1004 2011 2011-050 050-RZ, 21165 River Road Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6846 6846-2011 Staff report dated December 10, 2013 recommending final reading To rezone from RS-1 (One
Family Urban Residential) to RS-1b (One Family Urban [Medium Density] Residential) to permit subdivision into 7 lots Final reading R/2013-526 2011-050-RZ It was moved and seconded BL
No. 6846-2011 Final reading That Bylaw No. 6846 6846-2011 be adopted. CARRIED
Council Minutes December 10, 2013 Page 6 of 17 1005 2013 2013-074 074-RZ, Zone Amending Bylaw Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7011 7011-2013 Staff report dated December 10, 2013
recommending final reading To establish zoning regulations for the commercial production of medical marihuana under the Canadian Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations Final reading
R/2013-527 2013-074-RZ It was moved and seconded BL No. 7011-2013 Final reading That Bylaw No. 7011 7011-2013 be adopted. CARRIED 1006 Maple Ridge Ticket Information Utilization Amending
Bylaw No. 7030 7030-2013 To update and coordinate the bylaw with other District bylaws such as the Highway and Traffic bylaw and to update individual positions that are designated to
pursue compliance with specific District bylaws Final reading R/2013-528 BL No. 7030-2013 It was moved and seconded Final reading That Bylaw No. 7030 7030-2013 be adopted. CARRIED 1007
Maple Ridge Intermunicipal Business Licence Amending Bylaw No. 7039 7039-2013 To allow for an additional two year extension of the Intermunicipal Business Licence Pilot Project Final
reading R/2013-529 BL No. 7039-2013 It was moved and seconded Final reading That Bylaw No. 7039 7039-2013 be adopted. CARRIED
Council Minutes December 10, 2013 Page 7 of 17 Note: Councillor Morden excused himself from discussion of Item 1008 at 8:31 p.m. as he owns property in the downtown core. 1008 Town Centre
Investment Incentive Program – Extension (TCIIP2013) 1008.1 Maple Ridge Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 7010 7010-2013 To establish a revitalization tax exemption program Final
reading R/2013-530 BL No. 7010-2013 It was moved and seconded Final reading That Bylaw No. 7010 7010-2013 be adopted. CARRIED 1008.2 Maple Ridge Off Off-Street Parking and Loading Amending
Bylaw No. 7036 7036-2013 To amend the Maple Ridge Off-Street Parking and Loading Bylaw 4350-1990 to allow for changes to the Town Centre Parking Standards Final reading R/2013-531 BL
No. 7036-2013 It was moved and seconded Final reading That Bylaw No. 7036 7036-2013 be adopted. CARRIED Note: Councillor Morden returned to the meeting at 8:32 p.m. COMMITTEE REPORTS
AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes – December 2, 2013 R/2013-532 Minutes COW It was moved and seconded December 2, 2013 That the minutes of the Committee of the
Whole Meeting of December 2 2, 2013 , be received. CARRIED
Council Minutes December 10, 2013 Page 8 of 17 Public Works and Development Services 1101 2011 2011-025 025-RZ, 24315, 24331, 24369 and 24387 110 Avenue, RS RS-3 to RS RS-1d Staff report
dated December 2, 2013 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6807-2011 to rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-1d (One Family Urban [Half Acre] Residential)
to permit a subdivision of approximately 41 lots be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described in Schedules A, B, F and G of the Development
Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with the information required for a Subdivision application R/2013-533 2011-025-RZ It was moved and seconded BL No. 6807-2011 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 c case of a Municipal ase 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 improvement 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 Bylaw No. 6807 6807-2011 be given first reading; and That the applicant provide further information as describ described on ed
Schedules A, B, F, and G of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 – 1999, along with the information required for a Subdivision application. CARRIED
Council Minutes December 10, 2013 Page 9 of 17 1102 2013 2013-082 082-RZ, 13260 236 Street, RS RS-3 and RS RS-2 to RM RM-1 Staff report dated December 2, 2013 recommending that Maple
Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7037-2013 to rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) and RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) to permit a multi-family
townhouse development be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on Schedule A of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with
the detailed information on the proposed sidewalk construction from 133 Avenue to Fern Crescent. R/2013-534 2013-082-RZ It was moved and seconded BL No. 7037-2013 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 Dist District that is adjacent to the rict 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 Pro Provincial and Federal Governments and their vincial 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
w website, together with an ebsite, invitation to the public to comment, and; That Bylaw No. 7037 7037-2013 be given first reading; and; That the applicant provides further information
as described on Schedule A of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 –1999, along with the detailed information on the proposed sidewalk construction from 133 Avenue to Fern Crescent.
CARRIED
Council Minutes December 10, 2013 Page 10 of 17 1103 2013 2013-103 103-RZ, 12366 Laity Street, RS RS-1 to R R-1 Staff report dated December 2, 2013 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7042-2013 to rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to R-1 (Residential District) to permit future subdivision into approximately six single family lots
be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described in Schedules B and E of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with the information
required for a Subdivision application. R/2013-535 2013-103-RZ It was moved and seconded BL No. 7042-2013 First reading That Bylaw No. 7042 – 2013 be given first reading; and That the
applicant provide further information as described on Schedules B and E of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 – 1999, along with the information required for a Subdivision application.
CARRIED 1104 2011 2011-134 134-RZ, 24891 104 Avenue, 10640 248 Street, 24860 106 Avenue and 10480 248 Street, RM RM-1 to R R-1, A A-2 to RM RM-1 and R R-1 to RM RM-1 Staff report dated
December 2, 2013 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6886-2011 to designate conservation area allowing for the preservation of a rock outcrop and
significant slopes be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6887-2011 to rezone from RM-1 (Townhouse Residential)
and A-2 (Upland Agricultural) to R-1 (Residential District) to RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) to allow a 64 unit townhouse and a 36 single family lot development be given second reading
and be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2013-536 2011-134-RZ It was moved and seconded BL No. 6886-2011 First, second reading BL No. 6887-2011 Second reading 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 Bylaw No. 6886 6886-2011 on the municipal website and requiring
that the applicant host a Development Information Meeting,
Council Minutes December 10, 2013 Page 11 of 17 and Council considers it unnecessary to provide any further consultation opportunities, except by way of holding a Public Hearing on the
bylaw; 2. That Bylaw N No. 6886 o. 6886-2011 be considered in conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 3. That it be confirmed that Bylaw No. 6886 6886-2011
is consistent with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 4. That Bylaw No. 6886 6886-20 2011 be given first and second 11 readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing;
5. That Bylaw No. 6887 6887-2011 as amended, 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 Schedule
"B" and “C” of the Official Community Plan; iii. Road dedication as required; iv. v. Consolidation of the development site; v. Registration of a Geotechnical Report as a Restrictive
Covenant at the Land Title Office which addresses the suitability of the site for the proposed development; vi. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant at the Land Title Office protecting
the Visitor Parking; vii. Registration of a Statutory right right-of of-way or access easement as required; viii. An Engineer’s certification that adequate water quantity for domestic
and fire protection purposes can be provided to support the proposed development; ix. An Engineer’s certification that adequate sewer capacity can be provided to support the proposed
development;
Council Minutes December 10, 2013 Page 12 of 17 x. 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. xi. Pursuant to the Contaminated Site Regulations
of the Environmental Management Ac Act, the property t, owner will provide a Site Profile for the subject lands. CARRIED 1105 RZ/013/10, 22830, 22850 and 22942 136 Avenue, First Extension
Staff report dated December 2, 2013 recommending that rezoning application RZ/013/10 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)
be granted a one year extension. R/2013-537 RZ/013/10 It was moved and seconded First extension That a one year extension be granted for rezoning application RZ/013/10 and that the
following conditions be addressed prior to consideration of Final Reading: 1. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant and receipt of the deposit of
a security, as outlined in the Agreement; 2. Amendment to Part VI, Figure 2 (Land Use Plan), 3A (Blaney Hamlet) an and Figure 4 (Trails/Open Space) of the d Silver Valley Area Plan
of the Official Community Plan; 3. Road dedication on 132 Avenue, as required; 4. Park dedication as required, including construction of walkways, trails and emergency access road;
5. Cons Consolidation of the development site; olidation
Council Minutes December 10, 2013 Page 13 of 17 6. Registration of a geotechnical report as a Restrictive Covenant at the Land Title Office which addresses the suitability of the site
for the proposed development; 7. Department of Fisheries and Oceans approval for i in-stream works and creek crossing in the southwest corner of the site, if required; 8. Approval from
the appropriate authorities for septic disposal for the agricultural lot; 9. 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 boundary; 10. Pursuant to the Contaminated Site Regulations of the Environmental
Management Act, the Develop Developer will er provide a Site Profile for the subject lands. CARRIED 1106 2013 2013-069 069-VP, 25425 and 25595 Godwin Drive and 25420, 25440, 25460 25460,
25480, 25500, 25518, 25536, 25554, 25572 and 25592 Bosonworth Avenue Staff report dated December 2, 2013 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2013-069-VP
to increase the height of a retaining wall system. R/2013-538 2013-069-VP It was moved and seconded Sign and seal That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2013 2013-069
069-VP respecting properties located at 25425 and 25595 Godwin Drive, and 25420 , 25440 , 25460 , 25480, 25500, 25518, 25536, 25554, 25572 and 25592 Bosonworth Avenue. CARRIED
Council Minutes December 10, 2013 Page 14 of 17 1107 2013 2013-106 106-DVP, 13859, 13875 and 13879 232A Street Staff report dated December 2, 2013 recommending that the Corporate Officer
be authorized to sign and seal 2013-106-DVP to reduce front yard setbacks for three properties created through subdivision application 2012-015-SD. R/2013-539 2013-106-DVP It was moved
and seconded Sign and seal That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2013 2013-106 106-DVP respecting properties located at 13859, 13875, and 13879 232A Street. CARRIED
Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police) 1131 Adjustments to the 2013 Collector’s Roll Staff report dated December 2, 2013 submitting information on changes to the
2013 Collector’s Roll through the issuance of Supplementary Rolls 8 and 9. For information only No motion required Community Development and Recreation Service 1151 Aquatic Maple Ridge
Café Lease Renewal Staff report dated December 2, 2013 recommending that the Corporate Officer and the General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation Services be authorized
to sign and seal the Aquatic Maple Ridge Café Lease Agreement 2013-2018. R/2013-540 Aquatic Maple Ridge It was moved and seconded Café Lease Renewal Sign and seal That the Corporate
Officer and the Gener General Manager of al Community Development, Parks and Recreation be authorized to sign and seal the Aquatic Maple Ridge Cafe Lease Agreement 2013 2013-2018. CARRIED
Council Minutes December 10, 2013 Page 15 of 17 Correspondence – Nil Other Committee Issues – Nil 1200 STAFF REPORTS 1201 Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission Heritage Plan Staff
report dated December 10, 2013 recommending that the Maple Ridge Community Heritage Plan be endorsed. R/2013-541 Community Heritage It was moved and seconded Plan Endorse That the Maple
Ridge Community Heritage Plan be endorsed. CARRIED 1202 Maple Ridge 2014 2014-2018 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 7043 7043-2013 Staff report dated December 10, 2013 recommending that Maple
Ridge 2014-2018 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 7043-2013 be given first, second and third readings. R/2013-542 BL No. 7043-2013 It was moved and seconded Three readings That Maple Ridge 2014
2014-2018 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 7043 7043-2013 be given first, second and third readings. CARRIED Councillor Bell -OPPOSED
Council Minutes December 10, 2013 Page 16 of 17 1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL From the December 2, 2013 Closed Council Meeting • 2014 Appointments to the Maple Ridge/Pitt
Meadows Parks and Leisure Services Commissio Commission For information only No motion required 1400 MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Daykin advised that in 2014, all kindergarten registration
will be done on line. He reported that Maple Ridge Secondary School is holding a drive thru food drop off for the food bank on December 13 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and that the CP
Holiday Train will be stopping in Maple Ridge on December 15 at the Port Haney station. He wished residents and staff a happy time with family over the holiday and a happy, healthy
and prosperous 2014. 1500 COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS Councillor Dueck Councillor Dueck expressed appreciation for the Operations Department staff and the work done during the first snowfall
of 2013. She wished all the best of the season. Councillor Bell Councillor Bell attended the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society Christmas party, CivX 2013 and a Help Portrait event. She
wished all a Merry Christmas. Councillor Hogarth Councillor Hogarth spoke to the death of Nelson Mandela and requested a moment of silence to remember a great leader. He wished staff
and citizens a Merry Christmas. Councillor Ashlie Councillor Ashlie reminded residents of the Salvation Army Kettles fundraising drive and encouraged people to volunteer. She attended
Salavation Army Dignity Breakfast, a Chamber of Commerce Trade show, the Maple Ridge Christmas Parade and an Alouette River Management Society year end wrap up. She wished all a Merry
Christmas.
Council Minutes December 10, 2013 Page 17 of 17 Councillor Morden Councillor Morden attended the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party, volunteered as a Salvation Army kettle bell ringer,
and mc’d the Salvation Army Dignity Breakfast. He also attended a Heritage Commission Networking Conference and was a judge at the Maple Ridge Santa Claus Parade. He wished all a safe
and happy holiday and the best of the season. Councillor Masse Councillor Masse attended the Salvation Army Dignity Breakfast, the Chamber of Commerce Business Summit, and a Stand for
Social Housing event. He volunteered for the Salvation Army Kettle program and participated in a documentary on mental health issues. He wished all a Merry Christmas. 1600 OTHER MATTERS
DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil 1700 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS – Nil 1800 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC – Nil 1900 ADJOURNMENT – 9:13 p.m. _______________________________
E. Daykin, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ C. Marlo, Corporate Officer