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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
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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.
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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
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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
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• 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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;
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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
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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
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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.
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1600 ADJOURNMENT- 10:03 p.m.
N. Read, Mayor
Certified Correct
L. Darcus, Corporate Officer