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City of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 28, 2015 The Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on April 28, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 11995
Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia for the purpose of transacting regular City business. PRESENT Elected Officials Appointed Staff Mayor N. Read J. Rule, Chief Administrative
Officer Councillor C. Bell K. Swift, General Manager of Community Development, Councillor K. Duncan Parks and Recreation Services Councillor B. Masse P. Gill, General Manager Corporate
and Financial Services Councillor G. Robson F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development Councillor T. Shymkiw Services Councillor C. Speirs C. Carter, Director of Planning
C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required D. Pollock, Municipal Engineer J. Bastaja, Director of Corporate Services Note: These
Minutes are also posted on the City’s Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca The meeting was filmed by Shaw Communications Inc. and live streamed and recorded by the City of Maple Ridge 100
CALL TO ORDER 200 MOMENT OF REFLECTION 300 INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS Items 602 and 1103 were withdrawn from the agenda at the request of the applicant. Items 701 and 702
will be dealt with prior to Items 601 and 602.
Council Minutes April 28, 2015 Page 2 of 17 400 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The agenda was approved with the removal of Items 602 and 1103 and the change in order of Items 701 and 702. 500
ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 501 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 14, 2015 R/2015-167 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of
April 14 14, 2015 be , adopted as circulated. CARRIED 502 Minutes of the Public Hearing of April 21, 2015 R/2015-168 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Public Hearing
of April 21 21, 2015 be adopted as , circulated. CARRIED 503 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meeting of April 7(2), 8, 14, 16(2), 2015 R/2015-169 It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Deve Development Agreements Committee Meeting of lopment April 7(2), 8, 14, 16(2), 2015 be received. CARRIED Note: Items 601 to 603 were dealt with following
Items 701 and 702 600 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL 601 Presentation on Item 1101 2014 2014-120 120-RZ, 23075, 23070, 23025, 23095, 23089, 23060 and 23054 Lough Loughheed
heed Highway; 11383 and 11305 232 Street • Liz Collins, Qualico Developments • Peter Hume, Hume Consulting • Ken Cantor, Commercial Activities Manager, Edmonton
Council Minutes April 28, 2015 Page 3 of 17 Ms. Collins introduced Qualico Developments and the representatives involved with the project. Mr. Hume gave a power point presentation providing
information on the Cottonwood lands, including an analysis of the commercial use of the property and the possible impact on the City’s downtown core of the proposed development. Mr.
Cantor continued the power point presentation and provided information on Qualico Developments as well as projects completed by the company which are similar to the one proposed for
the City of Maple Ridge. He provided details of what types of tenants are proposed for the Cottonwood lands commercial site. Note: Item 602 was withdrawn at the request of the applicant.
602 Presentation on Item 1103 2014 2014-013 013-RZ, 23895 124 Avenue, 12507, 12469, 12555 and 12599 240 Street • Wayne Bissky, Bissky Architecture 603 Presentation in Item 1104 2011
2011-081 081-RZ, 23940 104 Avenue • Ryan Lucy – Morningstar Homes Ltd Mr. Lucy gave a PowerPoint presentation providing details on the property development at 23940 104 Avenue (the
Wynnyk Site). The presentation provided details on: • The proposed plan for the area • Enhancements to Spencer Creek and the surrounding area • The site plan and the site in context
to the neighbouring properties • Proposed height variances Note: Item 701 and 702 were dealt with prior to Items 601 to 603 700 DELEGATIONS 701 New Westminster & District Labour Council
– Day of Mourning Presentation • Rysa Kronenbush and Joanne Foote Ms. Foote and Ms. Kronenbush provided information and asked for support and recognition of April 28, 2015 as the Day
of Mourning for workers killed and injured on job sites. Ms. Foote provided a presentation designated to educate local government and citizens on workplace health and safety issues.
She highlighted the past and current role of local government.
Council Minutes April 28, 2015 Page 4 of 17 Ms. Kronenbush spoke to the role of children in the workplace and addressed worker deaths and accidents which occurred in 2014. She asked
for support for the reopening of an investigation into two mill explosions in 2014. 702 Fraser R River All Nations Aboriginal Society iver (“ FRANAS”) RANAS”) – Introduction to FRANAS,
their mandate, mission and future goals in and for the community • Joanne Foote Foote, Chair , • Yvonne Desabrais, Vice Chair Ms. Foote gave a PowerPoint presentation providing information
on the Fraser River All Nations Aboriginal Society (“FRANAS”). The presentation provided details on the mission statement and vision of the Society, introduced the Society’s Board of
Directors, acknowledged the groups involved with the Society and outlined administrative accomplishments. Ms. Foote advised that June 21, 2015 is National Aboriginal Day. 800 UNFINISHED
BUSINESS Note: Item 801 was deferred from the April 14, 2015 Council Meeting 801 Sale of Municipal Property – 201B Street (20100 block of 116B Avenue) Staff report dated March 30, 2015
recommending that the sale process of the 201B Street roadway commence. R/2015-170 It was moved and seconded That staff be directed to commence the process for the sale of the 201B
roadway including the preparation of a Highway Closure and Dedication Removal Bylaw and upon approval of same, the subdivision and disposition process of the resulting residential lot.
CARRIED
Council Minutes April 28, 2015 Page 5 of 17 802 Notice by Councillor Robson from the April 14, 2015 Council Meeting R/2015-171 It was moved and seconded That staff prepare a report on
the regulation of amateur radio antennae in hat the community based on Industry Canada recommendations which are co co-approved by the Amateur Radio Association of Canada. CARRIED 900
CORRES CORRESPONDENCE PONDENCE – Nil 1000 BYLAWS Note: Items 1001 to 1003 are from the April 21, 2015 Public Hearing 1001 2013 2013-113 113-RZ, 21530 Donovan Avenue Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7050 7050-2013 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 residential lots Third reading R/2015-172 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7050 7050-2013 be given third reading. CARRIED Note: Councillor Bell excused herself from the
discussion of Item 1002 at 8:36 p.m. as she received a public hearing notice for this item. 1002 2014 2014-096 096-RZ, 12250 237 Street To release Restrictive Covenant AD080315 which
restricts the use of the land to one Single Family dwelling and Agricultural uses, including buildings and structures accessory to Agricultural use from the title of the property located
at 12250 237 Street R/2015-173 It was moved and seconded That Restrictive Covena Covenant AD080315 which restricts the use of the land to nt one Single Family dwelling and Agricultural
uses, including buildings and structures accessory to Agricultural use from the title of the property located at 12250 237 Street be released. CARRIED
Council Minutes April 28, 2015 Page 6 of 17 Note: Councillor Bell returned to the meeting at 8:37 p.m. 1003 RZ/115/10, 23213 Lougheed Highway 1003.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan
Amending Bylaw No. 6940 6940-2012 To designate from Agricultural to Commercial and Conservation and to add to conservation Third reading R/2015-174 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw
No. 6940 6940-2012 be given third reading. CARRIED 1003.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6834 6834-2011 To rezone from M-2 (General Industrial) to CS-1 (Service Commercial) to
align the zone with the existing commercial business Third reading R/2015-175 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6834 6834-2011 be given third reading. CARRIED COMMITTEE REPORTS
AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes – April 20, 2015 R/2015-176 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of April 20 20,
201 , 2015 be received. CARRIED
Council Minutes April 28, 2015 Page 7 of 17 Public Works and Development Services 1101 2014 2014-120 120-RZ, 23075, 23070, 23025, 23095, 23089, 23060 and 23054 Loughheed Highway; 11383
and 11305 232 Street, RS RS-3 to RM RM-1, RST, R R-2 and C C-2 Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7139-2015 to rezone from RS-3
(One Family Rural Residential) to RM-1 (Townhouse Residential), RST (Street Townhouse Residential), R-2 (Urban Residential District) and C-2 (Community Commercial) to permit 73 R-2
lots, 68 units of RST-type rowhouses, 144 units of RM-1 townhouses and 3530 square metres of commercial floor space be denied. R/2015-177 It was moved and seconded That Application
2014 2014-120 120-RZ be denied. CARRIED 1102 2015 2015-021 021-RZ, 24070 132 Avenue, RS RS-3 to RS RS-1b Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending
Bylaw No. 7142-2015 to rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-1b (One Family Urban [Medium Density] Residential) to allow future subdivision into approximately three
single family residential lots be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules A, B, E, F, G and J of the Development Procedures
Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with a subdivision application. R/2015-178 It was moved and seconded 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 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.
Council Minutes April 28, 2015 Page 8 of 17 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 OCP amend amendments on the City’s website, together with an invitation to the ments public to comment, and; That Bylaw No. 7142 7142-2015 be given first reading; and That
the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules A,B,E,F,G and J of the Development Proce Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 dures –1999, along with a subdivision application.
CARRIED Note: Item 1103 was withdrawn at the request of the applicant. 1103 2014 2014-013 013-RZ, 23895 124 Avenue, 12507, 12469, 12555 and 12599 240 Street Street, Addendum to First
Reading , Staff report dated April 20, 2015 providing information on revisions to Application No. 2014-013-RZ. 1104 2011 2011-081 081-RZ, 23940 104 Avenue, RS RS-3 to R R-1 and R R-2
Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7120-2014 to amend the Urban Area Boundary and to designate from Agricultural
to Urban Residential and to Conservation for areas around the watercourse be given first and second readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw
No. 6906-2012 to rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to R-1 (Residential District) and R-2 (Urban Residential District) to permit subdivision of approximately 68 lots be
given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2015-179 It was moved and seconded 1) That, in accordance with Section 879 of the Local Government Act, opportunity for early
and ongoing consultation has been provided by way of posting Bylaw No. 7120 7120-2014 on the municipal website and requiring that the a applicant host a Development Information Meeting
(DIM), and Council pplicant considers it unnecessary to provide any further consultation opportunities, except by way of holding a Public Hearing on the bylaw; 2) That Bylaw No. 7120
7120-2014 be considered in conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 3) That it be confirmed that Bylaw No. 7120 7120-2014 is consistent with the Capital
Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 4) That Bylaw No. 7120 7120-2014 be given first and second readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing; orwarded
Council Minutes April 28, 2015 Page 9 of 17 5) That Bylaw No. 6906 6906-2012 be amended as identified in the staff report dated April 20, 2015, be given second reading, and be forwarded
to Public Hearing; 6) That the following terms and conditions be met prior to final reading 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) Approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure; iii) Amendment to Official Community Plan Schedules
"B" and “C”; iv) Park dedication as required, including construction of walkways, multi multi-purpose trails; and removal of all debris and garbage from park land; v) Registration of
a Restrictive Covenant and Access Easement for the offsite compe compensation works around the watercourse north nsation north-east of the subject property; vi) Registration of a Restrictive
Covenant for the geotechnical and floodplain report, which addresses the suitability of the subject property for the proposed development; vii) Proof of submission for review or approval
from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations for changes in and about a stream prior to beginning in in-stream works; viii) Proof of submission of notification
to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans for the relocation and enhancement of Spencer Creek and Mainstone Creek; and ix) In addition to the Site Profile, a disclosure statement must
be submitted by a Professional Engin Engineer advising whether there is any eer evidence of underground fuel storage tanks on the subject property. If so, a Stage 1 Site Investigation
Report is required to ensure that the subject property is not a contaminated site. R/2015-180 It was moved and seconded That Application 2 2011 011 011-081 081-RZ be deferred until
completion of an Albion Area Concept Plan. DEFEATED Mayor Read, Councillor Bell, Councillor Masse, Councillor Shymkiw – OPP0SED R/2015-181 It was moved and seconded That Application
pplication 2011 2011-081 081-RZ be deferred to no later than the May 12, 2015 Council meeting to allow discussion between staff and the applicant of the possible provision of an amenity
contribution. CARRIED Councillor Shymkiw -OPPOSED
Council Minutes April 28, 2015 Page 10 of 17 1105 2015 2015-080 080-DP, 11406 205 Street, Heritage Alteration Permit Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2015-080-DP to allow revitalization and renovation work to be carried out on the Whitehead Residence in Hammond. R/2015-182 It was moved and seconded
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2015 2015-080 080-DP respecting property located at 11406 205 Street. CARRIED Note: Councillor Bell excused herself from discussion
of Item 1106 at 8:37 p.m. as her child attends Meadowridge School. 1106 2014 2014-118 118-AL, 12266 240 Street, Application for Non Non-Farm Use Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending
that non-farm use Application No. 2014-118-AL for a northern expansion of the existing Meadowridge School site be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission. R/2015-183 It was moved
and seconded That non non-farm use Application # 2014 2014-118 118-AL be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission. CARRIED Note: Councillor Bell returned to the meeting at 8:38
p.m. 1107 Maple Ridge Ticket Information Utilization Amending Bylaw Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Ticket Information Utilization Amending Bylaw No.
7061-2014 to update the parent Ticketing Bylaw with recently amended offences in various bylaws be given first, second and third readings. The Manager of Legislative Services advised
that a revised schedule was distributed to Council earlier in the day. R/2015-184 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7061 7061-2015 be given first, second and third readings.
Council Minutes April 28, 2015 Page 11 of 17 R/2015-185 It was moved and seconded That item 1107 be deferred to the May 25, 2015 Council Workshop Meeting. CARRIED 1108 Maple Ridge Smoking
Regulation Amending Bylaw Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Smoking Regulation Amending Bylaw No. 7151-2015 to add an additional definition to “smoke or
smoking” to ensure that e-cigarettes are prohibited be given first, second and third readings. R/2015-186 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7151 7151-2015 be given first, second
and third readings. CARRIED 1109 Award of Contract, Integrated Stormwater Management Planning – South Alouette and Kanaka Creek Watersheds Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending
that Contract 11-5255-20-061, Integrated Stormwater Management Planning – South Alouette and Kanaka Creek Watersheds be awarded to Urban Systems Limited and that the Corporate Officer
be authorized to execute the contract. The Municipal Engineer gave a PowerPoint presentation providing the following information: -Definition of Integrated Stormwater Management Plans
(“ISMPs”) -Legislation pertaining to ISMPs -Watersheds affected within the City boundaries -Key deliverables -Procurement Process -Proponent chosen and why Note: Councillor Duncan left
the meeting at 8:57 p.m. and returned at 8:59 p.m. R/2015-187 It was moved and seconded That Contract 11 11-5255 5255-20 20-061, Integrated Stormwater Management Planning -South Alouette
and Kanaka Creek Watersheds, be awarded to Urban Systems Limited in the amount of $376,555 plus taxes, and that an additional 5% contingency be established for this project; and further
Council Minutes April 28, 2015 Page 12 of 17 That the Corporate Officer be au authorized to execute the contract. thorized CARRIED 1110 Drinking Water Quality Report 2014 Staff report
dated April 20, 2015 providing information on the regulatory framework and water quality monitoring data for 2014. Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police) 1131
Rock Ridge Cell Tower – Support for Next Steps Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that the construction and operation of a telecommunications tower at 13550 240 Street by
SBA Inc. be supported, that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign a Licence of Occupation Agreement and that SBA be required to complete specific work prior to undertaking construction
of the tower. The Director of Corporate Support provided clarification of the capabilities of the tower to provide cell phone eception to Golden Ears Park. R/2015-188 It was moved and
seconded 1. That the construction and operation of a telecommunications tower at the Rock Ridge property, 13550 13550-240 St., by SBA Inc. be supported; 2. That the Corporate Officer
be authorized to sign the Licence of Occupation agreement between the City o of Maple Ridge and SBA Inc.; and f 3. That SBA be required to complete the following prior to undertaking
construction of the tower: -receiving support of Industry Canada; -the satisfactory completion of the Natural Features Development Permit Area; and -the successful issuance of a building
permit. CARRIED 1132 Maple Ridge Council Procedure Amending Bylaw Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Council Procedure Amending Bylaw No. 7149-2015 to remove
Mayor and Councillor Reports and the Moment of Reflection from the Council Meeting agenda be given first, second and third readings.
Council Minutes April 28, 2015 Page 13 of 17 R/2015-189 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7149 7149-2015 be given first, second and third readings. CARRIED 1133 Ridge Meadows
Yout Youth & Justice Advocacy Association Director Position h Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that staff be directed to request that the Ridge Meadows Youth & Justice
Advocacy Association amend their establishing constitution to remove local government elected officials from being directors on their Board of Directors. R/2015-190 It was moved and
seconded That staff be directed to request that the Ridge Meadows Youth & Justice Advocacy Association amend their establishing constitution to remo remove local ve government elected
officials from being directors on their board. CARRIED Note: Councillor Robson left the meeting at 9:17 p.m. 1134 2015 Tax Rates Bylaws ax – Maple Ridge Road 13 Dyking District and
Albion Dyking District Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Albion Dyking District Tax Rates Bylaw No. 7147-2015 be given first, second and third readings and that Road
13 Dyking District Tax Rates Bylaw No. 7148-2015 be given first, second and third readings. R/2015-191 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7147 7147-2015 be given first, second
and third readings; and That Bylaw No. 7148 7148-2015 be given first, second and third readings. CARRIED 1135 Disbursements for the month ended March 31, 2015 Staff report dated April
20, 2015 recommending that the disbursements for the month ended March 31, 2015 be approved.
Council Minutes April 28, 2015 Page 14 of 17 R/2015-192 It was moved and seconded That the disbursements as listed below for the month ended March 31, 2015 be approved: General $ 4,792,333.
Payroll $ 1,604,127. Purchase Card $ 120,862. $ 6,517,322. CARRIED Note: Councillor Robson returned to the meeting at 9:18 p.m. 1136 2014 Consolidated Financial Statements Staff report
dated April 20, 2015 recommending that the 2014 Consolidated Financial Statements be accepted. R/2015-193 It was moved and seconded That the 2014 Consolidated Financial Statements be
accepted. CARRIED 1137 2015 Council Expenses Staff report dated April 14, 2015 providing updated Council expenses recorded to the end of March for 2015. For information only No motion
required 1138 Maple Ridge Development Cost Charges Imposition Amending Bylaw Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Development Charges Imposition Amending
Bylaw No. 7144-2015 be given first, second and third readings. R/2015-194 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7144 7144-2015 be given first, second and third readings; and That
the bylaw be forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval. CARRIED
Council Minutes April 28, 2015 Page 15 of 17 1139 Maple Ridge 2015 2015-2019 Financial Plan Bylaw Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge 2015-2019 Financial
Plan Bylaw No. 7145-2015 be given first, second and third readings. R/2015-195 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7145 7145-2015 be given first, second and third readings. CARRIED
1140 Maple Ridge 2015 Property Tax Rates Bylaw Staff report dated April 20, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge 2015 Property Tax Rates Bylaw No. 7146-2015 be given first, second and
third readings. R/2015-196 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7146 7146-2015 be given first, second and third readings. CARRIED Community Development and Recreation Service –
Nil Correspondence – Nil Other Committee Issues – Nil 1200 STAFF REPORTS 1201 Mayor’s Homelessness Solutions Task Force Report dated April 28, 2015 recommending that funding from the
Protective Services Reserves be allocated for four outreach workers, consulting services to conduct an assessment of the current social service structure in Maple Ridge, a funding envelope
to support work of the Mayor’s Homelessness Solutions Task Force and an increase in security services.
Council Minutes April 28, 2015 Page 16 of 17 Mayor Read provided an update on the progress of the work being carried out by the Homelessness Solutions Task Force and an explanation of
the funding requests. R/2015-197 It was moved and seconded 1. That funding up to a maximum of $160,000 be allocated for four outreach workers as an interim measure for up to six months;
and 2. That funding up to a maximum of $75,000 be allocated for consulting services t to conduct a thorough assessment of current social service o provision in Maple Ridge to identify
efficiencies, gaps and redundancies and deliver a report with the appropriate recommendations; and 3. That funding up to $65,000 be allocated to backfill a staff person selected to
assist in the coordination and support of the task force teams and overall task force objectives, if necessary; and 4. That funding in the amount of $25,000 be allocated to increase
security services; and 5. That funding for the above p projects be allocated from the Protective rojects Services Reserve and that staff be directed to amend the Financial Plan accordingly.
CARRIED 1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL – Nil 1400 MAYOR’S REPORT 1500 COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS 1600 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT 1601 Councillor Robson expressed concern with
Metro Vancouver Inspectors inspecting establishments in Maple Ridge and requested that City staff coordinate with Metro Vancouver staff to ensure enforcement of the same rules. 1700
NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS –Nil
Council Minutes April 28, 2015 Page 17 of 17 1800 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Chris Mundy Mr. Mundy spoke to the tree bylaw and requested that a vote or a referendum on the proposed bylaw
be held. Clotilde Castiello Ms. Castiello expressed concern over water use and asked whether a study will be done on the impact of the marihuana production facility in Whonnock on the
local watershed. She also asked for more information on the water quality report. April Hazard ril Ms. Hazard asked what the Homelessness Task Force can offer in the short term to residents
such as herself who live in an area where there are a large number of homeless. She outlined a number of issues and concerns and questioned why more is not being done about drug dealing
in the neighbourhood and why the RCMP and the Bylaws Department are not responding to calls and complaints about the issues and about unsightly properties in the vicinity. Bill McCallion
Mr. McCallion asked whether the Mayor and Council members can state that the marihuana production facility being development in Whonnock is a bad idea. 1900 ADJOURNMENT – 9:56 p.m.
_______________________________ N. Read, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ C. Marlo, Corporate Officer