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City of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES November 24, 2015 The Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on November 24, 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 Public Works and Development Services Councillor K. Duncan K. Swift, General Manager of Community Development, Councillor B.
Masse Parks and Recreation Services Councillor G. Robson C. Carter, Director of Planning Councillor T. Shymkiw C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services Councillor C. Speirs A. Gaunt,
Confidential Secretary Other staff as required C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental Services R. MacNair, Manager of Bylaws and Licences Note: These Minutes are also
posted on the City’s Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca The meeting was live streamed and recorded by the City of Maple Ridge 100 CALL TO ORDER 200 INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
Councillor Speirs announced that he will put forward a motion under item 1400 directing staff to prepare a bylaw to bring forward a 1 km rule for liquor stores. 300 APPROVAL OF THE
AGENDA The agenda was approved with the addition of item 1401.
Council Minutes November 24, 2015 Page 2 of 15 400 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 401 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 10, 2015 R/2015-501 It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 10 10, 2015 be , adopted as circulated. CARRIED 402 Minutes of the Public Hearing of November 17, 2015 R/2015-502 It was
moved and seconded That the minutes of the Public Hearing of November 17 17, 2015 be adopted , as circulated. CARRIED 403 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meeting of
November 5, 2015 R/2015-503 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meeting of November 15 15, 2015 be received. , CARRIED 500 PRESENTATIONS
AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil 600 DELEGATIONS – Nil 700 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – Nil 800 CORRESPONDENCE – Nil
Council Minutes November 24, 2015 Page 3 of 15 900 BYLAWS Note: Items 901 to 902 are from the November 17, 2015 Public Hearing Bylaws for Third Reading 901 2015 2015-201 201-RZ, 22830
Nelson Court Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7163 7163-2015 To rezone from R-1 (Residential District) to R-2 (Urban Residential District) to permit a future subdivision of 11 lots
Third reading R/2015-504 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7163 7163-2015 be given third reading. CARRIED Note: Mayor Read excused herself from discussion of Item 902 as she
lives a block away from the proposed development. Councillor Duncan assumed the Chair. 902 2013 2013-086 086-RZ, 23262 Silver Valley Road 13738, 13702 and 13660 232 Street 902.1 Maple
Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7160 7160-2015 To revise land use designation boundaries and an equestrian trail location Third reading R/2015-505 It was moved and
seconded That Bylaw No. 7160 7160-2015 be given third reading. CARRIED 902.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7023 7023-2013 To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to
RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential), R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District), RST-SV (Street Townhouse – Silver Valley), RS-1b (One Family Urban [Medium Density] Residential), P-1
(Park and School), R-1 (Residential District) and C-5 (Village Centre Commercial) to permit a future subdivision of approximately 51 single family lots, 16 street townhouse lots, one
commercial lot, and future neighbourhood park Third reading
Council Minutes November 24, 2015 Page 4 of 15 R/2015-506 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7023 7023-2013 be given third reading. CARRIED Note: Mayor Read returned to the meeting
at 7:20 p.m. and resumed as Chair Bylaws for Final Reading 903 Maple Ridge Intermunicipal Business Licence Scheme Amending Bylaw No. 7175 -2015 To amend the existing bylaw to include
changes to remove the provisions identifying the program as a pilot, add the Corporation of Delta & the District of Kent to the list of participants, revise the revenue sharing method
to a more sustainable formula, and expand the definition of “Mobile Business” to expand the scope of businesses that will be eligible to purchase an IMBL Final reading The Manager of
Bylaw & Licence Services provided clarification on the process of revoking business licences. R/2015-507 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7175 7175-2015 be adopted. CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes – November 16, 2015 R/2015-508 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting
of November 16 16, 201 2015 be received. CARRIED
Council Minutes November 24, 2015 Page 5 of 15 Public Works and Development Services 1101 2015 2015-279 279-RZ, 22833 122 Avenue, RS RS-1 to R R-3 Staff report dated November 16, 2015
recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7182-2015 to rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) for subdivision into
three 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. R/2015-509
It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7182 7182-2015 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 an Intensive Residential Development Permit and a Subdivision application. CARRIED Note: Councillor Duncan excused herself
from the discussion of Item 1102 at 7:23 p.m. as she has property one block from the application. 1102 2015 2015-297 297-RZ, 11305, 11383, 11438 and 11428 232 Street and 23025, 23054,
23060, 23070,23075, 23089 and 23095 Lougheed Highway Highway, RS , RS-3 to R-2, RM RM-1 and C C-1 Staff report dated November 16, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw
No. 7183-2015 to rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to R-2 (Urban Residential District), RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) and C-1 (Neighbourhood Commercial) be given first
reading and that the applicant provide a voluntary community amenity contribution and further information as described on Schedules A, B, C, D, F and G of the Development Procedures
Bylaw No. 5879-1999. R/2015-510 It was moved and seconded 1. 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;
Council Minutes November 24, 2015 Page 6 of 15 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. 2. and in that regard it is rec recommended that no additional consultation ommended be required in respect of this matter beyond the early posting of the proposed Official
Community Plan amendments on the City’s website, together with an invitation to the public to comment, and; 3. That Bylaw No. 718 7183-2015 be given first reading subject to the following
term and condition being met prior to Final Reading: • A voluntary citywide Community Amenity Contribution (CAC) be provided in keeping with the direction given by Council with regards
to amenities; and 4. That the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules A, B, C, D, F and G of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 –1999, along with the
information required in this report respecting the provision of amenities and amenity contr contributions to ibutions address the increased demand generated by new residents and the
employees arising from the proposal. CARRIED Councillor Robson, Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED Note: Councillor Duncan returned to the meeting at 7:50 p.m. 1103 2014 2014-104 104-RZ, 23050
136 Avenue, R R-1 and R R-3 to R R-2 Staff report dated November 16, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7167-2015 to designate land adjacent
to proposed Lot 8 from Eco Clusters to Conservation be given first and second hearings and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7124-2014 to rezone
from R-1 (Residential District) and R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) to R-2 (Urban Residential District) to permit a future subdivision of 12 lots be given second reading
and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
Council Minutes November 24, 2015 Page 7 of 15 R/2015-511 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 provide provided by d way of posting Bylaw No. 7167 7167-2015 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. 7167 7167-2015 be considered in conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management
Plan; 3) That it be confirmed that Bylaw No. 7167 7167-2015 is consistent with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 4) That Bylaw No. 7167 7167-2015 be given first
and second rea readings and be dings forwarded to Public Hearing; 5) That Bylaw No. 7124 7124-2014 be given second reading, and be forwarded to Public Hearing; 6) That the following
terms and conditions be met prior to final reading: i) Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement a as a Restrictive s Covenant and receipt of the deposit of a security, as outlined
in the Agreement; ii) Amendment to Official Community Plan Schedule “A”, Chapter 10.3, Part VI, A – Silver Valley Figure 2 -Land Use Plan, Figure 3A -Blaney Hamlet and Figure 4 -Trails
/Open Space. iii) Park dedication as required and removal of all debris and garbage from park land; iv) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the geotechnical report which addresses
the suitability of the subject property for the proposed development; v) Removal of existing buildings, and vi) A voluntary citywide Community Amenity Contribution (CAC) be provided
in keeping with the direction given by Council with regard to amenities. CARRIED 1104 2015 2015-283 283-RZ, 14160 and 14170 256 Street, Site Specific Text Amendment Staff report dated
November 16, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7177-2015 to permit the cleaning of low hazard transformers and the storage and minor processing of hydrocarbons
be given first and second readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
Council Minutes November 24, 2015 Page 8 of 15 1105 2012 2012-013 013-RZ, 24152 112 Avenue, RS RS-3 to RS RS-1b and P P-1, Update Report Staff report dated November 16, 2015 recommending
that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7040-2013 to designate from Institutional and Low Density Residential to Low/Medium Density Residential and Park and to adjust the
conservation area be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7041-2013 to rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential)
to RS-1b (One Family Urban [Medium Density] Residential) and P-1 (Park and School) to allow for future subdivision into approximately 25 lots and a neighbourhood park using the Density
Bonus option be given second reading as amended and be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2015-512 It was moved and seconded 1) That Bylaw No. 7040 7040-2013 be giv given first and second
reading and be en forwarded to Public Hearing; 2) 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. 7040 7040-2013 on the municipal web website and site requiring that the applicant host a Development Information Meeting (DIM), and Council considers it
unnecessary to provide any further consultation opportunities, except by way of holding a Public Hearing on the bylaw; 3) That Bylaw No. 7040 7040-2013 be considered in conjunction
with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 4) That it be confirmed that Bylaw No. 7040 7040-2013 is consistent with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management
Plan; 5) That Bylaw No. 7041 7041-2013, as amended in the Council report dated January 5, 201 2015, be given second reading and be forwarded to , Public Hearing; 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) Amendment to Official Community Plan Schedule "A", Chapter 10.2 Albion Area Plan, Schedule 1: Albion Area Plan and Schedule “C”; iii) Road dedication on 112 Avenue,
as required; iv) Park dedication as required, including construction of multi ark multi-purpose trails; v) A letter assuring that removal of all debris and garbage from park land has
occurred;
Council Minutes November 24, 2015 Page 9 of 15 vi) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the geotechnical report which addresses the suitability of the subject property for the
proposed development; vii) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for Stormwater Management; viii) Removal of 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 property. If so, a Stage 1 Site Investigation Report
is required to ensure that the subject property is not a contaminated site; and x) That a vo voluntary Community Amenity Contribution (CAC) be luntary provided in keeping with the direction
given by Council with regard to amenities. CARRIED Councillor Robson -OPPOSED 1106 2013 2013-041 041-SD, 20738 123 Avenue, Local Area Service Staff report dated November 16, 2015 recommending
that West Ridge Local Area Service Bylaw No. 7166-2015 to allow for enhanced landscape maintenance of road bioswales and two rain gardens be given first, second and third readings.
R/2015-513 It was moved and seconded 1. That a Local Area Service Bylaw, as formally petitioned by the developer of the lands referred to as ‘West Ridge’, and per the Community Charter,
Part 7, Division 5, 211 (1)(a), be authorized for the enhanced landscape maintenance costs to be levied on the benefitting properties to be created by subdivision of the land; and further
2. That Bylaw No. 7166 7166-2015 be given first, second and third readings. CARRIED 1107 2012 2012-119 119-RZ, 24108 104 Avenue and 10336 240A Street, First One Year Extension Staff
report dated November 16, 2015 recommending that a first one year extension be granted for Application 2012-119-RZ to permit 97 townhouse units under the RM-1 (Townhouse Residential)
zone.
Council Minutes November 24, 2015 Page 10 of 15 R/2015-514 It was moved and seconded That a one year extension be gr granted to rezoning application 2012 anted 2012-119 119-RZ and that
the following conditions be addressed prior to consideration of final reading: i. Approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure; ii. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing
Agreement as a Re Restrictive strictive Covenant and receipt of the deposit of a security, as outlined in the Agreement; iii. Consolidation of the development site; iv. 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; v. Registration of a Cross Access
Easement Agreement at the Land Title Office; vi. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant at the Land Title Office protecting the Visitor Parking; vii. Removal of the ex existing buildings;
and isting viii. A disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional Engineer advising whether there is any evidence of underground fuel storage tanks. CARRIED 1108 2014 2014-012
012-RZ, 24263 112 Avenue and 24295 112 Avenue, First One Year Extension Staff report dated November 16, 2015 recommending that a first one year extension be granted for Application
2014-012-RZ to allow for future subdivision of approximately 12 single family lots. R/2015-515 It was moved and seconded That a one ye year extension be granted for rezoning application
2014 ar 2014-012 012-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. Amendment to Official Community Plan Schedule "A", Chapter 10.2 Albion Area Plan, Schedule 1: Albion Area
Plan and Schedule “C”; iii. Park dedication as required, including construction of an equestrian trail trail; iv. A letter assuring that removal of all debris and garbage from park
land has occurred;
Council Minutes November 24, 2015 Page 11 of 15 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. Removal of existing buildings; and 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 stora storage tanks on the subject ge properties. If so, a Stage 1 Site Investigation Report is
required to ensure that the subject property is not a contaminated site. CARRIED 1109 2014 2014-024 024-RZ, 24990 110 Avenue, First One Year Extension Staff report dated November 16,
2015 recommending that a first one year extension be granted for Application 2014-024-RZ to permit future subdivision into 5 single family lots under the RS-1b (One Family Urban [Medium
Density] Residential) zone. R/2015-516 It was moved and seconded That a one year extension be granted for rezoning application 2014 2014-024 024-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. Amendment to Official Community Plan Schedule "B"; iii. Amendment to Official Community Plan Schedule “A”, Chapter 10.2 Albion Area Plan, Schedule 1: Albion Area
Plan, and Figure 1: Northeast Albion. iv. 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; v. Removal of the existing buildings within the area to be rezoned; vi. In addit addition to a Site Profile, a disclosure statement must be submitted ion 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
th that the subject at property is not a contaminated site. CARRIED
Council Minutes November 24, 2015 Page 12 of 15 1110 2011 2011-089 089-DP, 22309, 22319 and 22331 St. Anne Avenue Staff report dated November 16, 2015 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2011-089-DP to govern form and character of a proposed apartment building and site landscaping. 1111 2015 2015-287 287-DP, 22309, 22319 and 22331
St. Anne Avenue Staff report dated November 16, 2015 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2015-287-DP to govern the conservation works for the Morse/Turnock
Residence. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services provided an explanation as to why Items 1110 and 1111 were withdrawn. 1112 2015 2015-151 151-SP, 9842 264 Street, Soil
Deposit Permit Staff report dated November 16, 2015 recommending that Application 2015-151-SP for a fill permit to improve agricultural utilization of the property be approved and be
forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission. R/2015-517 It was moved and seconded That the application for a fill permit under Section 20 (3) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act
submitted for the property at 9842 264 Street be approved through resolution by Council and forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission. DEFEATED Mayor Read, Councillor Bell, Councillor
Duncan, Councillor Masse, Councillor Robson, Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED 1113 Ridge Brewing Company Ltd. Liquor L License Amendment Application icense – Brewery Lounge Endorsement Staff
report dated November 16, 2015 recommending that the application by Ridge Brewing Company Ltd. for a brewery lounge endorsement not be supported and that a copy of the resolution be
forwarded to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch.
Council Minutes November 24, 2015 Page 13 of 15 R/2015-518 It was moved and seconded 1. That the application by Ridge Brewing Company Ltd. at #2 – 22826 Dewdney Trunk Road Maple Ridge
for a brewery lounge endorsement, as an amendment to Liquor License No. 306440, the existing Liquor Primary License not be supported based on the information contained in the Council
report dated November 16, 2015. 2. That a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch in accordance with the legislative requirements. R/2015-519
It was moved and seconded That Item 1113 be deferred to the December 8, 2015 Council Meeting Meeting. DEFERRAL DEFEATED Mayor Read, Councillor Bell, Councillor Robson, Councillor Masse
– OPPOSED MOTION CARRIED Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police) 1131 Proposed Cellular Tower at Golden Ears Park Staff report dated
November 16, 2015 recommending that satisfactory completion of the public consultation process by Rogers Communications Inc. be acknowledged and that there were no objections to the
proposed cellular communications tower for Golden Ears Park. R/2015-520 It was moved and seconded That satisfactory completion of the Public Consultation process by Rogers Communications
Inc. is acknowledged and there were no objections to the proposed cellular c communications tower for Golden Ears Park. ommunications CARRIED
Council Minutes November 24, 2015 Page 14 of 15 1132 Disbursements for the month ended October 31, 2015 Staff report dated November 16, 2015 recommending that the disbursements for the
month ended October 31, 2015 be received for information. R/2015-521 It was moved and seconded That the disbursements as listed below for the month ended October 31, 2015 be received
for information only. General $10,701,848. Payroll $ 2,672,380. Purchase Card $ 98,401. $ 13,472,629. 3,472,629. CARRIED 1133 2015 Council Expenses Staff report dated November 16, 2015
providing on update on Council expenses to the end of October for 2015. For information only No motion required 1134 Adjustments to 2015 Collector’s Rolls Staff report dated November
16, 2015 submitting information on changes to the 2015 Collector’s Roll through the issuance of Supplementary Rolls 7 and 8. For information only No motion required Community Development
and Recreation Service – Nil Correspondence – Nil Other Committee Issues – Nil 1200 STAFF REPORTS – Nil
Council Minutes November 24, 2015 Page 15 of 15 1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL – Nil 1400 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT 1401 Motion by Councillor Speirs R/2015-522 It was
moved and seconded That the City hereby begin the preparation of a zoning amendment bylaw in the form of the bylaw attached as Appendix 'H' of the staff report dated August 31, 2015
to prohibit the sale of liquor in any grocery store located within one kilometre of a licensee retail store or government liquor store." CARRIED 1500 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR
FUTURE MEETINGS – Nil 1600 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Allen Lees Mr. Lees spoke about the draft tree protection bylaw. He expressed concern that heritage trees such as those on Shady
Lane will not be protected under the new bylaw and asked that protection be included in the proposed bylaw. He asked how Council will address a public backlash when unprotected trees
are cut down. Jessie Joy Lees Ms. Lees expressed concern with impact of exemptions and the lack of protection for trees, particularly heritage trees, and aquifers within the proposed
tree protection bylaw. 1700 ADJOURNMENT – 8:38 p.m. _______________________________ N. Read, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ C. Marlo, Corporate Officer