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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-07-11 Council Minutes.pdfCity of Maple Ridge COUNC/L MEET/NG MINUTES July 11, 2017 The Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on , 2017 at 7:02 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 Mayor N. Read Councillor C. Bell Councillor K. Duncan Councillor B. Masse Councillor G. Robson Councillor T. Shymkiw Councillor C. Speirs Appointed Staff E.C. Swabey, Chief Administrative Officer K. Swift, General Manager of Parks, Recreation & Culture P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development Services C. Goddard, Acting Director of Planning L. Darcus, Manager of Legislative Services A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary Other staff as required D. Cramb, Senior Recreation Manager D. Hall, Planner 2 C. Chan, Planner 1 B. Elliott, Manager of Community Planning 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 AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA The following are amendments to the agenda: Addition of Item 602 Haney Neptunes Aquatic Club, Jim Baxter Addition of Item 801 2014 -003 -CU, 19975, 19989, 19997 Dunn Avenue Withdrawal of Item 1102 at the request of the applicant Item 1152 will be dealt with following Item 700 Council Meeting Minutes July 11, 2017 Page 2 of 14 300 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA R/2017-289 It was moved and seconded That the agenda for the July 11, 2017 Council Meeting be approved as amended. CARRIED 400 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 401 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 23, 2017, the Special Council Meeting of June 27, 2017 and the Regular Council Meeting of June 27, 2017 R/2017-290 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the June 23, 2017, the Special Council Meeting of June 27, 2017 and the Regular Council Meeting of June 27, 2017 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 402 Minutes of the Public Hearing of June 20, 2017 R/2017-291 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Public Hearing of June 20, 2017 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 500 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL - Nil 600 DELEGATIONS 601 Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and Katzie, Seniors Network • Heather Treleaven, Coordinator Ms. Treleaven gave a PowerPoint presentation providing information on the Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and Kazie, Seniors Network. She introduced the partners and organizations within the Seniors Network, highlighted major achievements, funding successes and the Network's focus for the future. Council Meeting Minutes July 11, 2017 Page 3 of 14 602 Haney Neptunes Aquatic Club • Jim Baxter, President Mr. Baxter spoke in response to a decision made by Council at the July 11, 2017 Council Workshop to not pursue an outdoor pool. He expressed that the outdoor pool originally suggested by the Haney Neptunes could fit onto the site in Hammond and provided reasons as to why he felt the decision to not pursue an outdoor pool should be revisited. 700 ITEMS ON CONSENT 701 Minutes 701.1 Development Agreements Committee - June 27, 2017 and July 5, 2017 701.2 Minutes of Meetings of Committees and Commissions of Council • Active Transportation Advisory Committee - May 31, 2017 • Community Heritage Commission - May 2, 2017 702 Reports 702.1 2017 Business Class Property Taxation Staff report dated July 11, 2017 providing information on the municipal portion of the tax rate assessed to Business Class properties across lower mainland properties. 702.2 2017 Major Industry Class Property Taxation Staff report dated July 11, 2017 comparing the City of Maple Ridge's current Major Industry Class municipal tax rate in 2017 to other municipalities in the area. 703 Correspondence Council Meeting Minutes July 11, 2017 Page 4 of 14 704 Release of Items from Closed Council Status From the June 13, 2017 Closed Council Meeting 04.01 Discussions with Lisa Beare, MLA, Maple Ridge -Pitt Meadows and Bob D'Eith, MLA, Maple Ridge -Mission - Press Release 04.03 Licence to Occupy Portion of Sidewalk and On -Street Parking Space - Chameleon Cafe - 11965 224 Street 04.04 Fortis BC Community Giving 2017 Nominations From the June 27, 2017 Closed Council Meeting 04.03 Press Release only re: a Memorandum of Understanding with Present Occupants of the St. Anne's Lands R/2017-292 It was moved and seconded That Items 701.1, 701.2, 702.1, 702.2 and 704 on the "Items for Consent" agenda be received into the record. CARRIED Note: Item 1152 was dealt with following Item 700 Items on Consent 1152 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Facilities - Public Engagement Final Report Staff report dated July 11, 2017 requesting direction on which Parks, Recreation and Culture Concept Bundles to proceed with and that a borrowing bylaw be prepared to include the items selected. The General Manager of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services introduced the topic. She highlighted the chart providing information on population growth and facility progress and referred to the consultation process carried out. The Senior Recreation Manager gave a PowerPoint presentation providing the following information: • Key learnings of the 2017 Community Consultation • Criteria which can be used when considering new facilities • Information and feedback provided by stakeholder groups on concepts Council Meeting Minutes July 11, 2017 Page 5 of 14 • Visuals of the projects listed in the staff report including Maple Ridge Civic Centre, Multi -Use Wellness Facility, Ice Facilities expansion at Planet Ice, 5000 Capacity Stadium and Sports Field, various Community Centres (Albion Community Center, Silver Valley Gathering Places, Hammond Community Centre Renovation, Whonnock Lake - RCKC Facility Renovation) The General Manager of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services stated that an example meant to demonstrate capacity, includes upgrades to the leisure centre and sports fields as has been discussed has been attached the report. The General Manager of Corporate and Financial Services provided an explanation on how the funding model will work. 1152 R/2017-293 It was moved and seconded That any future alternate approval process separate out questions by projects. CARRIED 1152.1 R/2017-294 It was moved and seconded That staff be directed to proceed with the Maple Ridge Civic and Cultural Facility, including a youth wellness facility. DEFEATED Councillor Bell, Councillor Masse, Councillor Robson, Councillor Shymkiw - OPPOSED 1152.1.1 R/2017-295 It was moved and seconded That a report be provided on the capital needs of the Youth Mental Wellness Facility and possible space available location for post -secondary. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes July 11, 2017 Page 6 of 14 1152.3 R/2017-296 It was moved and seconded That staff be directed to proceed with the Multi -use Wellness Facility with an aquatic facility and one ice pad. DEFEATED Councillor Bell, Councillor Masse, Councillor Shymkiw, Councillor Robson - OPPOSED Councillor Robson put forward a motion to direct staff to have a conversation with Myrtha Pools on whether or not an outdoor pool can be built in a timely fashion. It was the consensus of Council that a motion directing staff to not pursue an outdoor pool had been carried. The Manager of Legislative Services advised that a motion which has been voted on and carried cannot be brought back for reconsideration by a Council member who did not vote or did not vote on the prevailing side. Councillor Shymkiw moved to bring the original motion pertaining to an outdoor pool back for reconsideration. 1152.3.1 R/2017-297 It was moved and seconded That the motion carried at the July 4, 2017 Council Workshop Meeting stating "That staff do not pursue an outdoor pool" be reconsidered at the July 18, 2017 Council Workshop Meeting. CARRIED Mayor Read, Councillor Duncan and Councillor Speirs - OPPOSED 1152.3.2 R/2017-298 It was moved and seconded That staff provide a report on options in achieving an indoor running track (appropriate for seniors) in Maple Ridge. CARRIED Mayor Read, Councillor Duncan and Councillor Speirs - OPPOSED Council Meeting Minutes July 11, 2017 Page 7 of 14 1152.4 Main motion R/2017-299 It was moved and seconded That staff be directed to proceed with the conversion of the existing curling club ice pad to an NHL size rink, and the addition of a fourth ice pad attached to the Planet Ice complex. Amendment to the main motion R/2017-300 It was moved and seconded That the text "conversion of the existing curling club ice pad to an NHL size rink and" be removed from the main motion. CARRIED Councillor Duncan - OPPOSED Motion as amended R/2017-301 It was moved and seconded That staff be directed to proceed with the addition of a fourth ice pad attached to the Planet Ice complex. CARRIED Councillor Duncan - OPPOSED 1152.5 Main motion R/2017-302 It was moved and seconded That staff be directed to proceed with a 5,000 seat Stadium and renovations to the Maple Ridge Secondary School Track. Amendment to the motion R/2017-303 It was moved and seconded That the text "a 5,000 seat Stadium and" be removed. CARRIED Councillor Duncan - OPPOSED Council Meeting Minutes July 11, 2017 Page 8 of 14 Main motion as amended R/2017-304 It was moved and seconded That staff be directed to proceed with renovations to the Maple Ridge Secondary School Track. CARRIED 1152.6.1 R/2017-305 It was moved and seconded That staff be directed to proceed with the Albion Community Centre. CARRIED 1152.6.2 R/2017-306 It was moved and seconded That staff be directed to proceed with Silver Valley gathering places project. CARRIED 1152.6.3 R/2017-307 It was moved and seconded That staff be directed to proceed with the Hammond Community Centre Renovation. CARRIED 1152.6.4 R/2017-308 It was moved and seconded That staff be directed to proceed with the Whonnock Lake Community Centre - Ridge Canoe and Kayak Club renovation. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes July 11, 2017 Page 9 of 14 1152.7 R/2017-309 It was moved and seconded That staff be directed to bring back a funding model to include items selected which are as follows: • The addition of a fourth ice pad attached to the Planet Ice complex. • Renovations to the Maple Ridge Secondary School Track. • The Albion Community Centre. • Silver Valley gathering places project. • The Hammond Community Centre Renovation. • The Whonnock Lake Community Centre - Ridge Canoe and Kayak Club renovation. CARRIED 800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 801 2014 -003 -CU, 19975, 19989, 19997 Dunn Avenue Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7064-2014 Staff report dated June 27, 2017 recommending adoption To provide a Temporary Use Permit to temporarily allow vehicle inventory storage on the three subject properties zoned RS -3 (One Family Rural Residential) Adopt R/2017-310 It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2014 -003 -CU respecting the properties located at 19975, 19989, and 19997 Dunn Avenue. CARRIED 900 CORRESPONDENCE - N i I Council Meeting Minutes July 11, 2017 Page 10 of 14 1000 BYLAWS Bylaws for Adoption 1001 2017-115-RZ, 10181 247 Street Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7321-2017 Staff report dated July 11, 2017 recommending adoption To rezone from R-1 (Residential District) to RS -1b (One Family Urban [Medium Density] Residential) to rectify the split -zoning that currently applies to the subject property (this is not creating a new lot) Adoption R/2017-311 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7321-2017 be adopted. CARRIED 1002 Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness Bylaw No. 7344-2017 To establish a committee to advise Council on the enhancement of accessibility and inclusivity for present and future citizens of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Adoption R/2017-312 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7344-2017 be adopted. CARRIED 1100 COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Public Works and Development Services 1101 Addendum Report, 2016 -100 -AL, Cell Tower, 25762 Dewdney Trunk Road Staff report dated July 11, 2017 recommending that Application 2016 -100 - AL for non-farm use in the Agricultural Land Reserve to allow for a cell phone tower be authorized to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission. R/2017-313 It was moved and seconded That Application 2016 -100 -AL be authorized to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission and further; Council Meeting Minutes July 11, 2017 Page 11 of 14 If the application is approved by the Agricultural Land Commission, that staff be directed to acknowledge satisfactory completion of the Public Notification process by Cypress Land Services on behalf of TELUS, noting that there were numerous objections to the proposed cellular communications tower for this location. DEFEATED Mayor Read, Councillor Bell, Councillor Duncan, Councillor Masse, Councillor Robson, Councillor Shymkiw, Councillor Speirs - OPPOSED Note: Item 1102 was withdrawn at the request of the applicant. 1102 2017 -198 -AL, 21587 128 Avenue, Application to Exclude Land from the Agricultural Land Reserve 1103 2017-221-RZ, 22032 119 Avenue, RS -1 to RT -2 Staff report dated July 11, 2017 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7355-2017 to rezone from RS -1 (One Family Urban Residential) to RT -2 (Ground -Oriented Residential Infill) to support the development of a triplex residential building be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules C, D and E of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999. R/2017-314 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7355-2017 be given first reading; and That the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules C, D and E of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999. CARRIED 1104 Adoption of Corporate Asset Management Policy 9.13 Staff report dated July 11, 2017 recommending that Corporate Asset Management Policy 9.13 be adopted. R/2017-315 It was moved and seconded That Corporate Asset Management Policy 9.13 be adopted. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes July 11, 2017 Page 12 of 14 Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police) 1131 Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw Staff report dated July 11, 2017 recommending that Maple Ridge Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw No. 7320-2017 be given first reading and that the proposed stakeholder consultation process outlined in the staff presentation dated July 4, 2017 be endorsed. R/2017-316 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7320-2017 be given first reading; and further That the proposed stakeholder consultation process, as outlined in the July 4, 2017 staff presentation, be endorsed. CARRIED Councillor Shymkiw - OPPOSED Community Development and Recreation Service 1151 Construction and Operating Agreements for Synthetic Fields on School District No. 42 Property Staff report dated July 11, 2017 recommending that the construction and operating agreements templates be approved and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the agreements once final terms have been completed. R/2017-317 It was moved and seconded That the construction and operating agreement templates dated June 27, 2017 be approved; and That the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the agreements once staff has completed the final terms. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes July 11, 2017 Page 13 of 14 Note: Item 1152 was dealt with following Item 700 Items on Consent 1152 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Facilities - Public Engagement Final Report Administration - N i l Other Committee Issues - Nil 1200 STAFF REPORTS- Nil 1300 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPED/ENT - Nil 1400 NOT/CES OFMOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEET/NGS - Nil 1500 QUEST/ONS FROM THE PUBL/C Bert Woldring Mr. Woldring expressed his opinion on the current tent city in Maple Ridge. He referred to a press release which pertained to the tent city and asked where he could find that. He stated he also has a press release related to social services and distributed that document to Council. John McKenzie Mr. McKenzie asked if the City still holds a huge debt. The General Manager of Corporate and Financial Services provided clarification on the existing debt held by the City. Mr. McKenzie asked how additional projects will be managed. The General Manager of Corporate and Financial Services provided a further explanation on the management of additional projects. Harald Mischke Mr. Mischke expressed concern with the current number of forest fires burning in the interior to the province. He referred to the forest surrounding the City of Maple Ridge and suggested that Council should consider having a plan to fight wildfires. Council Meeting Minutes July 11, 2017 Page 14 of 14 1600 ADJOURNMENT- 10:03 p.m. N. Read, Mayor Certified Correct L. Darcus, Corporate Officer