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City of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 29, 2015 The Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on September 29, 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 K. Swift, Acting Chief
Administrative Officer/General Councillor C. Bell Manager of Community Development, Parks and Councillor K. Duncan Parks and Recreation Services Councillor B. Masse F. Quinn, General
Manager Public Works and Development Councillor G. Robson Services Councillor T. Shymkiw C. Carter, Director of Planning Councillor C. Speirs C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services
A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary 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 Note: Councillor Robson was not in attendance at the start of the meeting. 100 CALL TO ORDER 200 INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS 300
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The agenda was approved as circulated.
Council Minutes September 29, 2015 Page 2 of 18 400 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 401 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 8, 2015 R/2015-387 It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 8 8, 2015 be , adopted as circulated. CARRIED 402 Minutes of the Public Hearing of September 15, 2015 R/2015-388 It was
moved and seconded That the minutes of the Public Hearing of September 15 15, 2015 be adopted , as circulated. CARRIED 403 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meeting of
September 9 and 16, 2015 R/2015-389 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Development Agr Agreements Committee Meeting of eements September 9 and 16, 2015 be received. CARRIED
500 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil Note: Councillor Robson joined the meeting at 7:02 p.m. Note: Councillor Speirs left the meeting at 7:03 p.m. and returned at 7:05
p.m. 600 DELEGATIONS 601 The ACT Arts Centre Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council • Lind Lindy Sisson, Executive and Artistic Director y Ms. Sisson gave a PowerPoint presentation and
showed a video which provided information on the “2015-2016 ACT Presents” season. She outlined activities the ACT Arts Centre is involved in throughout the year.
Council Minutes September 29, 2015 Page 3 of 18 602 Security Services in the Downtown Core • B. Patel, Recreation Coordinator – Core Area Mr. Patel gave a PowerPoint presentation providing
details on the security program for the downtown core area and speaking to the enhanced security program for the Cliff Avenue area and area around the interim shelter. The Acting Chief
Administrative Officer provided an update on improved lighting in the core area and around the interim shelter. 700 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – Nil 800 CORRESPONDENCE – Nil 900 BYLAWS Note:
Items 901 to 902 are from the September 15, 2015 Public Hearing Bylaws for Third Reading Note: Councillor Shymkiw excused himself from discussion of Item 901 at 7:22 p.m. as he has
purchased property in the immediate vicinity. 901 2014 2014-014 014-RZ, 13316 235 Street Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7071 7071-2014 To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential)
to R-1 (Residential District) and RS-1b (One Family Urban [Medium Density] Residential) to permit subdivision into 13 lots Third reading R/2015-390 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw
No. 7071 7071-2014 be given third reading. CARRIED Councillor Speirs-OPPOSED Note: Councillor Shymkiw returned to the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Council Minutes September 29, 2015 Page 4 of 18 902 2015 2015-212 212-RZ Maple Ridge Zone Amending Byl Bylaw No. 7162 aw 7162-2015 To amend the Maple Ridge Zoning bylaw to prohibit the
sale of liquor and wine in grocery stores Third reading The Manager of Legislative Services advised that some correspondence pertaining to Bylaw No. 7162-2015 was not made available
to the public in advance of the Public Hearing and advised that Council could either give third reading to the bylaw or return the bylaw to another Public Hearing. R/2015-391 It was
moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7 7162 162 162-2015 be returned to the next available Public Hearing. CARRIED Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED Bylaws for Final Reading 903 2014 2014-001
001-RZ, 23753 and 23771 130 Avenue Staff report dated September 29, 2015 recommending final reading 903.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7122 7122-2014 To amend
the ‘Silver Valley Area Plan Figure 2 – Land Use Plan’ from Low Density Residential, Open Space, Neighbourhood Park, Medium/High Density Residential and Conservation to Medium Density
Residential and Neighbourhood Park and to amend ‘Silver Valley Area Plan Figure 4 – Trails/Open Space’ to remove from Conservation, Neighbourhood Park and Open Space; and, to add to
Secondary Trails and Neighbourhood Park Final reading R/2015-392 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7122 7122-2014 be adopted. CARRIED 903.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No.
7062 7062-2014 To rezone from RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) R-2 (Urban Residential District) and P-1 (Park and School) to permit a future subdivision of 19 single family lots
and a neighbourhood park Final reading
Council Minutes September 29, 2015 Page 5 of 18 R/2015-393 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7062 7062-2014 be adopted. CARRIED 904 Maple Ridge Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 7170 7170-2015
To exempt certain types of properties from municipal property taxation in 2016 Final reading R/2015-394 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7170 7170-2015 be adopted. CARRIED Councillor
Robson -OPPOSED 905 Maple Ridge Council Procedures Amending Bylaw No. 7174 7174-2015 To permit the Mayor to designate a Councillor to serve as Acting Mayor, who shall be referred to
as the Deputy Mayor, to fulfill the responsibilities of the Mayor in their absence and to permit the Mayor to appoint Council members, on a rotating basis, to act as the presiding member
at Committee of the Whole meetings Final reading 905.1 R/2015-395 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7174 7174-2015 be adopted. 905.2 R/2015-396 It was moved and seconded That
the bylaw be amended with a revision to Section 24 to replace the words ‘his or her” with the word “their”. CARRIED MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED
Council Minutes September 29, 2015 Page 6 of 18 R/2015-397 It was moved and seconded That the bylaw be amended with the addition of the tex text “such designation t to be ratified by
Council” following the text “referred to as the Deputy Mayor,” in Section 24 and the addition of the text “such appointment to be ratified by Council” following the text “to serve as
Deputy Mayor” in Section 25. CARRIED MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED Mayor Read, Councillor Robson, Councillor Shymkiw -OPPOSED 905.2 R/2015-398 It was moved and seconded That Councillor
Shymkiw be appointed Acting Mayor for the months of October and November, 2015. CARRIED COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Note: Councillor Robson left the meeting at 8:10 p.m. 1100
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes – September 14, 2015 R/2015-399 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of September 14 14, 201 2015 be received.
CARRIED Public Works and Development Services 1101 2015 2015-213 213-AL, 25425 and 25465 Hilland Avenue Staff report dated September 14, 2015 recommending that Application 2015-213-AL
involving 2 properties within the Agricultural Land Reserve and requesting subdivision (lot line adjustment) to allow a westerly parcel of the property to access a portion of the easterly
property be authorized to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission.
Council Minutes September 29, 2015 Page 7 of 18 R/2015-400 It was moved and seconded That application 2015 2015-213 213-AL be authorized to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission.
CARRIED 1102 2015 2015-200 200-RZ, 21010 119 Avenue, RS RS-1 to R R-1 Staff report dated September 14, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7168-2015 to rezone
from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to R-1 (Residential District) to permit subdivision into 2 single family residential lots and that the application provide further information
required as described on Schedule B of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with the information required for a Subdivision application. Note: Councillor Robson returned
to the meeting at 8:11 p.m. R/2015-401 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7168 7168-2015 be given first reading; and That the applicant provides further information required as
described on Schedule B of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 5879-1999, along with the information required for a Subdivision application. CARRIED 1103 2015 2015-201 201-RZ,
22830 Nelson Court, R R-1 to R R-2 Staff report dated September 14, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7163-2015 to rezone from R-1 (Residential District) to
R-2 (Urban Residential District) to permit a subdivision of approximately 25 lots be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on Schedule
B and J of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with the information required for a Subdivision application. R/2015-402 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7163
7163-2015 be given first reading; and That the applicant provide further information as described on Schedule B and J of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 –1999, along with
the information required for a Subdivision application. CARRIED
Council Minutes September 29, 2015 Page 8 of 18 1104 2014 2014-019 019-RZ, 24815 & 24837 Dewdney Trunk Road; 12040 248 Street, RS RS-1 to C C-2 Staff report dated September 14, 2015
recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7171-2015 to designate a portion of property from Estate Suburban Residential to Commercial be given first and
second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing, that second reading of Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7070-2014 be rescinded and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7070-2014
as amended to rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to C-2 (Community Commercial) to permit construction of 2 commercial buildings be given second reading and be forwarded
to Public Hearing. R/2015-403 It was moved and seconded 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 posting Bylaw No. 7171 7171-2015 on the municipal website, 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 No. 7171 7171-2015 be considered in conjunction with the Capital Ex Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; penditure 3) That
it be confirmed that Bylaw No. 7171 7171-2015 is consistent with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 4) That Bylaw No. 7171 7171-2015 be given first and second reading
and be forwarded to Public Hearing, along with companion Bylaw No. 7086 7086-2014; 5) That second reading to Bylaw No. 7070 7070-2014 be rescinded, amended and granted second reading
as identified in the staff report dated July 20, 2015 and September 14, 2015, and be forwarded to Public Heari Hearing; ng; 6) That the following terms and conditions be met prior to
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) Road dedication
as require required; d; iii) Consolidation of the subject properties; iv) Registration of a Reciprocal Cross Access Easement Agreement with 12040 248 Street; v) Registration of a Restrictive
Covenant for protecting of the required Residential and Visitor Parking; vi) Registrat Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for Stormwater ion Management;
Council Minutes September 29, 2015 Page 9 of 18 vii) Registration of a Housing Agreement in accordance with Section 905 of the Local Government Act and a Restrictive Covenant stating
that the second floor of Building 2 will be restricted to res residential rental unit use only; and idential viii) In addition to the site profile, a disclosure statement must be submitted
by a Professional Engineer advising whether there is any 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. CARRIED 1105 2014 2014-054 054-RZ, 23627 and 23598 Dogwood Avenue, Addendum to Second Reading Report dated July 28, 2015
Staff report dated September 14, 2015 recommending that the “Addendum to Second Reading Report” dated September 14, 2015 providing updated information on Application No. 2014-054-RZ
and including a revised subdivision layout be received for information. R/2015-404 It was moved and seconded That the “Addendum to Second Reading Report” dated September 14, 2015 be
received as information. CARRIED R/2015-405 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7103 7103-2014 be given third reading with the addition of the following terms and condit conditions
to be met prior to final reading: ions 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 Official Community Plan Schedules "B" and “C”; iii) Road dedication on Dogwood Avenue as required; iv) Park dedication as required, including portions to be transferred
back to the Crown as necessary; construction of walkways and a maintenance access road; and removal of all debris and garbage from park lan land; d; v) Consolidation of the subject
properties; vi) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the geotechnical report, which addresses the suitability of the subject properties for the proposed development; vii) Registration
of a Tree Protection Covenant a at the Land Title t Office;
Council Minutes September 29, 2015 Page 10 of 18 viii) Removal of the existing buildings; ix) In addition to the Site Profile, a disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional
Engineer advising whether there is any evidence of underground fuel storage tanks on the subject properties. If so, a Stage 1 Site Investigation Report is required to ensure that the
subject properties are not a contaminated site; and x) A subdivision layout with no more than 12 single family lots. CARRIED 1106 2012 2012-034 034-RZ, 12101 208 Str Street, First One
Year Extension eet, Staff report dated September 14, 2015 recommending that a one year extension be granted for rezoning application 2012-034-RZ to permit 8 townhouse units under the
RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) zone. R/2015-406 It was moved and seconded That a one year extension be granted for rezoning application 2012 2012-034 034-RZ and that the following conditions
be addressed prior to consideration of final reading: i. Approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure; ii. Approval f from Fortis BC for visitor parking stalls located
within Right rom Right-of Way; iii. Amendment to Official Community Plan Schedules "B" and “C”; iv. Road dedication as required; v. Removal of the existing buildings; vi. Park dedication
as required; vii. A letter assuring that removal of all debris and garbage from park land has occurred; viii. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant
and receipt of the deposit of a security, as outlined in the Agreement; ix. Registration of a geotechnical report as a Restrictive Covenant which addresses the suitability of the subject
property for the proposed development; x. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the Visitor Parking; xi. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for Tree Prote Protection; ction;
xii. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the Stormwater Management Plan; and
Council Minutes September 29, 2015 Page 11 of 18 xiii. In addition to the Site Profile, a disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional Engineer advising whether there is
any 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. CARRIED 1107 2013 2013-080 080-RZ, 24086 104 Avenue, First One Year Extension Staff report dated September 14, 2015 recommending that a one year extension be granted for rezoning
application 2013-080-RZ to permit 18 townhouse units under the RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) zone. R/2015-407 It was moved and seconded That a one year extension be granted for rezoning
application 2013 2013-080 080-RZ, and that the following conditions be addressed prior to consideration of 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. 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; iii. Registration of a Cross Access Easement Agreement at the Land Title Office; iv. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant
at the Land Title Office protecting the Visitor Parking v. Removal of the existing buildings; vi. A disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional Engineer advising whether
there is any evidence of underground fuel storage tanks. CARRIED 1108 2015 2015-041 041-DVP, 20070 113B Avenue Staff report dated September 14, 2015 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2015-041-DVP to allow for an increase in maximum retaining wall height, a reduction in the exterior side yard setbacks and a reduction in the
minimum landscape strip along the front and exterior side lot lines. The Manager of Legislative Services advised that no correspondence was received on this item.
Council Minutes September 29, 2015 Page 12 of 18 R/2015-408 It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2015 2015-041 041-DVP respecting property
located at 20070 113B Avenue. CARRIED 1109 2015 2015-041 041-DP, 20070 113B Avenue Staff report dated September 14, 2015 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign
and seal 2015-041-DP to permit a two-storey industrial office building under the M-3 (Business Park) zone for a freightbroker business, with a small amount of warehouse space. R/2015-409
It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2015 2015-041 041-DP respecting property located at20070 113B Avenue. CARRIED 1110 2015 2015-081
081-DVP, 22464 Lougheed Highway Staff report dated September 14, 2015 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2015-081-DVP to allow for a reduction in
the minimum height requirement of a new commercial building from three storeys to one storey. The Manager of Legislative Services advised that no correspondence was received on this
item. R/2015-410 It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2015 2015-081 081-DVP respecting property located at 22464 Lougheed Highway. CARRIED
Council Minutes September 29, 2015 Page 13 of 18 1111 2015 2015-081 081-DP, 22464 Lougheed Highway Staff report dated September 14, 2015 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized
to sign and seal 2015-061-DP to permit construction of a commercial building under the C-3 (Town Centre Commercial) zone. R/2015-411 It was moved and seconded Tha That the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2015 t 2015-081 081-DP respecting property located at 22464 Lougheed Highway. CARRIED 1112 2015 2015-043 043-DP, 20159 115A Avenue, Industrial
Development Permit Staff report dated September 14, 2015 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2015-043-DP to permit construction of a single-storey
industrial building under the M-3 (Business Park) zone. R/2015-412 It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2015 2015-043 043-DP respecting
property located at 20159 115A Avenue. CARRIED 1113 Excess Capacity/Extended Services Agreement LC 157/14, 24371 112 Avenue Staff report dated September 14, 2015 recommending that the
Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal Excess Capacity Latecomer Agreement LC 157/14. R/2015-413 It was moved and seconded That with respect to the subdivision of lands involved
in subdivision SD 091/10 located at 24371 112 Avenue, be it resolved: 1. That the cost to pr provide the excess or extended services is, in whole ovide or in part, excessive to the
municipality and that the cost to provide these services shall be paid by the owners of the land being subdivided, and 2. That Latecomer Charges be imposed for such excess or e extended
xtended services on the parcels in the amounts as set out in the staff report dated September 14, 2015; and
Council Minutes September 29, 2015 Page 14 of 18 3. That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal Excess Capacity Latecomer Agreement LC 157/14 with the Subdivider of the
said lands; and further 4. That staff be directed to develop a Latecomer Policy. CARRIED Note: Councillor Shymkiw left the meeting at 8:45 p.m. 1114 Maple Ridge Subdivision and Development
Servicing Amending Bylaw No. 7093 7093-2014 Staff report dated September 14, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Subdivision and Development Servicing Amending Bylaw No. 7093-2014 to
update engineering practices and regulations be given first, second and third readings. R/2015-414 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw 7093 7093-2014, be given first, second and third
readings. CARRIED Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police) 1131 City City-Owned Town Centre Lands – Purchase and Sale Agreement Staff report dated September 14,
2015 recommending that staff be directed to complete a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Maple Ridge and Falcon Homes Ltd. for the City’s 3.04 acre Town Centre Lands and
that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the agreement. R/2015-415 It was moved and seconded Whereas the notification process for the disposal of municipally owned land has
been completed, that staff be directed to complete the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Maple Ridge and Falcon Homes Ltd. for the C City’s 3.04 acre Town Centre Lands
reflecting the business ity’s terms as approved by Council on August 31, 2015; and further That the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the Agreement. CARRIED
Council Minutes September 29, 2015 Page 15 of 18 1132 Disbursements for the month ended August 31, 2015 Staff report dated September 14, 2015 recommending that the disbursements for
the month ended August 31, 2015 be received for information. R/2015-416 It was moved and seconded That the disbursements as listed below for the month ended August 31, 2015 be received
for information: General $13,122,421. Payroll $ 1,789,754. Purchase Card $ 72,270. $ 14,984,445. 4,984,445. CARRIED Community Development and Recreation Service – Nil Correspondence
– Nil Other Committee Issues – Nil Note: Councillor Shymkiw returned to the meeting at 8:48 p.m. 1200 STAFF REPORTS Note Councillor Masse excused himself from discussion of Items 1201
and 1202 as his office is near the location of the shelter. 1201 License to Occupy Notice – Temporary Homeless Shelter Staff report dated September 29, 2015 recommending the completion
of a License to Occupy between the City of Maple Ridge and RainCity Housing and Support Society for the temporary homeless shelter located at 22239 Lougheed Highway and that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to grant the Licence following completion of the requisite Notice of Assistance period.
Council Minutes September 29, 2015 Page 16 of 18 R/2015-417 It was moved and seconded That staff be directe directed to complete the License to Occupy between the City d of Maple Ridge
and RainCity Housing and Support Society as related to the temporary homeless shelter to be located at 22239 Lougheed Highway; and further That the Corporate Officer be authorized to
grant the License following completion of the requisite Notice of Assistance period. CARRIED Councillor Bell, Councillor Robson -OPPOSED 1202 Memorandum of Understanding with BC Housing
Staff report dated September 29, 2015 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Maple Ridge and BC Housing
for the operation of the temporary homeless shelter. R/2015-418 It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between
the City of Maple Ridge and BC Housing for the operation of the temporary homeless shelter to be located at 22239 Lougheed Highway. CARRIED Councillor Bell, Councillor Robson -OPPOSED
Note: Councillor Masse returned to the meeting at 8:53 p.m. 1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL – Nil 1400 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil 1500 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS
FOR FUTURE MEETINGS – Nil
Council Minutes September 29, 2015 Page 17 of 18 1600 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Timothy Karrys Mr. Karrys expressed concern over a project to erect a cell tower on municipal property
in his neighbourhood in close proximity to his residence. He asked what process will be employed in this regard and how citizens opposed to the tower can best approach Council to have
their concerns aired. The General Manager of Corporate and Financial Services advised that a report with a staff recommendation will be coming forward to Council. Mr. Karrys asked whether
an unbiased party will create such a report and was advised that the material will be prepared by City staff and expressed concern over the process followed by the company applying
for use of the tower. Michael Stenner Mr. Stenner expressed concern with respect to the manner in which the proposal for a cellular tower is going forward in that there seemed a lack
of open forum for public input. He asked what independent counsel will be brought forward with respect to this matter in terms of health, engineering and geotechnical stability of the
area and what the process will be going forward in terms of independent authority in these issues. Note: Councillor Robson left at 9:02 p.m. Mayor Read addressed Mr. Stenner’s concerns.
She advised that once a staff report has been received further work will be carried out. The General Manager Corporate and Financial Services indicated that staff are following the
direction of Council in working with the proponent to locate the tower on municipal land. Bert W Woldring oldring Mr. Woldring expressed concern over the conduct of Bylaw Officers.
He asked whether Bylaws officers receive formal training in Canadian Law and the application thereof in the course of their duties, if there is a formal written code of conduct available
to the public and what process is in place to ensure that the Bylaws Officers don’t discriminate in any way. The General Manager of Public Works and Development advised that Bylaws
Officers do receive formal training and that information on the code of conduct can be provided. He offered to meet with Mr. Woldring to address specific concerns.
Council Minutes September 29, 2015 Page 18 of 18 Ronald Rogers Mr. Rogers expressed concern that the open house for the interim shelter was not well organized. He advised that he had
presented questions to Rain City and has not received a reply. Mr. Rogers asked what the procedure will be for having persons leave the Cliff Avenue camp and how quickly an injunction
to clear the camp will be put in place once the shelter is open. Mayor Read advised that persons are being encouraged to move into the shelter. She explained the injunction and the
timing of such a process. Mr. Rogers expressed concern with the impact of the shelter on the local businesses and asked how a low barrier shelter will work. He asked whether assurance
can be given that Bylaws and the RCMP will be contacted by the service provider if illegal activities occur at the shelter site. The Acting Chief Administrative Officer addressed Mr.
Roger’s concerns over policing. Mr. Rogers also asked what will happen with the shelter after six months and what will happen to persons still living without permanent accommodation.
Mayor Read advised that shelter will be closed after six months and it is Council’s expectation that all persons will be moved into accommodation. Mr. Rogers expressed concern over
a comment made by Councillor Duncan with respect to the need for a permanent shelter and asked if that is being discussed. Mayor Read advised on the contract with the Salvation Army
in terms of a permanent shelter and spoke to future discussions with respect to the needs of the City and concerns in terms of existing shelter models. 1700 ADJOURNMENT – 9:11 p.m.
_______________________________ N. Read, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ C. Marlo, Corporate Officer