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City of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES November 10, 2015 The Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on November 10, 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 F. Quinn, Acting Chief
Administrative Officer/General Councillor C. Bell Manager of Public Works and Development Services Councillor K. Duncan K. Swift, General Manager of Community Development, Councillor
B. Masse Parks and Recreation Services Councillor T. Shymkiw P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services Councillor C. Speirs C. Carter, Director of Planning C. Marlo,
Manager of Legislative Services ABSENT A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary Councillor G. Robson Other staff as required J. Bastaja, Director of Corporate Support 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 INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS Item 501 Update on Metro Vancouver Activities 300 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The agenda was approved with the addition of Item 501
Council Minutes November 10, 2015 Page 2 of 7 400 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 401 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 27, 2015 R/2015-484 It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 27 27, 2015 be , adopted as circulated. CARRIED 402 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meeting of October 28,
2015 R/2015-485 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meeting of October 28 28, 2015 be received. , CARRIED 500 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST
OF COUNCIL 501 Update on Metro Vancouver Activities • Carol Mason, Commissioner, Chief Administrative Officer • Allan Neilson, General Manager, Planning Policy and Environment Ms. Mason
gave a PowerPoint presentation which provided background information on Metro Vancouver, advised on the member communities of Metro Vancouver, the voting structure, services provided,
the Board Strategic Plan and the 2016 budget. Mr. Neilson provided information on the core services delivered by Metro Vancouver and its plans for the future. 600 DELEGATIONS 601 Operation
Red Nose • Joshua Shopland – Business Development for PacificSport Fraser Valley, the Operation Red Nose Ridge Ridge-Meadows host organizatio organization Mr. Shopland gave a PowerPoint
presentation providing information on Operation Red Nose. He outlined the services, the nights of service, how rides provided by Operation Red Nose are carried out and the positive
Council Minutes November 10, 2015 Page 3 of 7 impact the service has made in the communities of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Mr. Shopland advised the Operation Red Nose is an annual
fundraiser for PacificSport Fraser Valley and outlined the benefits of the program. He encouraged residents to volunteer as drivers for the program and thanked the City of Maple Ridge
for its support. 700 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – Nil 800 CORRESPONDENCE – Nil 900 BYLAWS – Nil COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes – November 2, 2015
R/2015-486 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of November 2 2, 201 2015 be received. CARRIED Public Works and Development Services 1101
2015 2015-062 062-AL, 20232 Powell Avenue, Non Non-Farm Use Application Staff report dated November 2, 2015 recommending that Non-Farm Use Application No. 2015-062-AL to allow a family
daycare be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission. R/2015-487 It was moved and seconded That non non-farm use application # 2015 2015-062 062-AL be forwarded to the Agricultural
Land Commission. CARRIED
Council Minutes November 10, 2015 Page 4 of 7 1102 2015 2015-181 181-RZ, 12117 Laity Street, RS RS-1 to R R-1 Staff report dated November 2, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending
Bylaw No. 7158-2015 to rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to R-1 (Residential District) to permit a subdivision of approximately six lots be given second reading and be
forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2015-488 It was moved and seconded 1) That Bylaw No. 7158 7158-2015 be given second reading, and be forwarded to Public Hearing; 2) That Council require,
as a condition of subdivision approval, the developer to pay to the City an amount that equals 5% of the market value of the land, as determined by an independent appraisal, in lieu
of parkland dedication in accordance with Section 941 o of the Local f Government Act; and 3) That the following terms and conditions be met pri prior to final reading: or i) Approval
from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure; ii) Road dedication as required; iii) Removal of existing building; and iv) 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. R/2015-489 It was moved and seconded That additional term and condition” v) That a voluntary community amenity
contribution be provided in keeping with the direction provided by Council in regards to amenities.” be added following term and condition iv) iv). CARRIED MOTION AS AMENDED CARRED
Council Minutes November 10, 2015 Page 5 of 7 1103 Fraser Valley Intermunicipal Business Licence Program Staff report dated November 2, 2015 recommending that the continuance of the
Fraser Valley Intermunicipal Business Licence on a permanent basis be approved and that Maple Ridge Intermunicipal Business Licence Scheme Amending Bylaw No. 7175-2015 be given first,
second and third reading. R/2015-490 It was moved and seconded 1. That approval be given for the Fraser Valley Intermunicipal Business Licence (“IMBL”) Program to be continued on a
permanent basis; and further 2. That Maple Ridge Intermunicipal Business Licence Scheme Amending Bylaw No. 7175 -2015 be given first, second and third readings. CARRIED Financial and
Corporate Services (including Fire and Police) 1131 Proposed Cottonwood Cell Tower – Support For Next Steps Staff report dated November 2, 2015 recommending that the construction and
operation of a telecommunications tower at 11400 Cottonwood Drive by SBA Inc. be supported, that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign the Licence of Occupation agreement and
that SBA be required to complete stipulated conditions prior to undertaking construction. The Director of Corporate Support provided on update on the site meeting with SBA Inc. representatives.
R/2015-491 It was moved and seconded 1. That the construction and operation of a telecommunications tower at the former Cottonwood landfill property, 11400 Cottonwood Drive, by SBA
Inc. be supported; 2. That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign the Licence of Occupation agreement between the City of Maple Ridge and SBA Inc.; and
Council Minutes November 10, 2015 Page 6 of 7 3. That SBA be required to complete the following prior to undertaking construction of the tower: • that the proposed tower be painted a
suitable colour to improve background blending; • that SBA provide a Safety Code 6 impact analysis as tenants are added to the tower; • that SBA receive support of Industry Canada;
and • that SBA successfully apply for a building permit. R/2015-492 It was moved and seconded That the following 2 items be a added following the text “for a building dded permit” •
that SBA move the tower further to the south of the present location at a distance of up to 30 metres; and • that SBA treat the tower in a stealth manner. CARRIED MOTION AS AMENDED
CARRED Community Development and Recreation Service – Nil Correspondence – Nil Other Committee Issues – Nil 1200 STAFF REPORTS 1201 2016 2016-2020 Business Planning Dates Staff report
dated November 10, 2015 providing the schedule for the 2016-2020 Business Planning sessions. For information only No motion required 1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL – Nil
Council Minutes November 10, 2015 Page 7 of 7 1400 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil 1500 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS 1600 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Robert K
Kei ei eiski ski Mr. Keiski spoke about the appearance of a communication tower located at Hatzic Lake and asked what a tower such as this will look like in the Cottonwood neighbourhood.
He asked if residents in the area could see a mock up of the proposed tower and indicated that he did not understand the location of the proposed tower as the area gets good cell reception.
He feels there are areas in Maple Ridge better suited to a cell tower. 1700 ADJOURNMENT – 8:39 p.m. _______________________________ N. Read, Mayor Certified Correct _________________________________
__ C. Marlo, Corporate Officer