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COUNC/L MEET/NG MINUTES
October 10, 2017
The Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on October 10, 2017 at 7:15 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
P. Gill, Chief Administrative Officer
D. Boag, Acting General Manager of Parks, Recreation
& Culture
F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development
Services
C. Carter, Director of Planning
L. Darcus, Manager of Legislative Services
A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary
Other staff as required
C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental
Services
D. Pollock, Municipal Engineer
M. Baski, Planner 1
C. Chan, Planner 1
D. Hall, Planner 2
A. Kopystynski, Planner 2
D. Denton, Property and Risk Manager
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
300 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved as circulated
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400 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES
401 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 19, 2017
R/2017-447
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 19, 2017
be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
402 Minutes of the Public Hearing of September 19, 2017
R/2017-448
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Public Hearing of September 19, 2017 be adopted
as circulated.
CARRIED
500 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNC/L
Note: Councillor Shymkiw joined the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
600 DELEGATIONS
601 Ridge Meadows Special Olympics Program
• Marc Fisher, Co -Local Coordinator, Ridge Meadows Special Olympics
Mr. Fisher gave a PowerPoint presentation providing information on the
Ridge Meadows Special Olympics Program. He highlighted the mandate of
the organization, the programs provided, the participants in the programs
and the events and activities which have taken place. Mr. Fisher outlined
the importance of the involvement of volunteers in the Special Olympics
Program and the benefits the program brings to the community.
602 Friends in Need Food Bank - School Meal Snack Program and Perishable
Food Recovery Program
• Mary Robson, Executive Director
Mrs. Robson gave a background and history on the Friends in Need Food
Bank, advising that the local Friends in Need Food Bank is a member of
Food Banks Canada and BC and adheres to a code of ethics and
standards. She emphasized the importance of volunteers to the
organizations.
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Mrs. Robson highlighted the School Meal Snack Program and advised on
how it is run with the involvement of the Friends in Need Food Bank and
schools in the community. She advised on funding received which has
enabled the Food Bank to purchase a refrigerator van which in turn has
initiated a new Perishable Food Recovery Program. On behalf of directors,
staff and volunteers, Mrs. Robson thanked the City of Maple Ridge for the
grant provided to allow for the new program.
700 ITEMS ON CONSENT
701 Minutes
701.1 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of
September 19 and 28, 2017
701.2 Minutes of Meetings of Committees and Commissions of Council
• Advisory Design Panel - July 19, 2017
• Community Heritage Commission - June 8, 2017
• Economic Development Committee - September 13, 2017
• Environmental Advisory Committee - July 12, 2017
• Public Art Steering Committee - July 25, 2017
702 Reports -Nil
703 Correspondence
703.1 Metro Vancouver - Proposed Amendments to the GVS&DD Fraser
Sewerage Area Boundary
Letter dated September 25, 2017 from Chris Plagnol, Corporate Officer,
Metro Vancouver providing information on proposed amendments to the
GVS&DD Fraser Sewerage Area Boundary requested by the City of Maple
Ridge.
704 Release of Items from Closed Council Status - N i I
R/2017-449
It was moved and seconded
That Items 701.1, 701.2 and 703.1 on the "Items on Consent" agenda be
approved.
CARRIED
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800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Nil
900 CORRESPONDENCE - N i I
1000 BYLAWS
Bylaws for Third Reading
Note: Item 1001 was deferred at the June 25, 2017 Council Meeting
1001 2016-352-RZ, 23004 Dewdney Trunk Road
Staff report dated October 10, 2017 recommending third reading
1001.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7288-2016
To amend Schedule "B" of the Official Community Plan from Urban
Residential to Commercial
Third reading
1001.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7289-2016
To rezone from RS -1 (One Family Urban Residential) to C-2 (Community
Commercial) to permit a future medical clinic and pharmacy with two rental
units above
Third reading
M. Baski, Planner provided clarification on provisions for additional parking
R/2017-450
It was moved and seconded
1. That Bylaw No. 7288-2016 be given third reading;
2. That Bylaw No. 7289-2016 be given third reading; and
3. 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 "B";
iii) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for protecting the Visitor
Parking;
iv) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for protecting the
Stormwater Management Plan;
v) Registration of a Housing Agreement in accordance with Section
483 of the Local GovernmentActand a Restrictive Covenant
stating that the two residential units above the commercial
ground floor will be restricted to residential rental units; and
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vi) 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
Bylaws for Adoption
1002 2016-052-RZ, 22260 and 22292 122 Avenue, 12159 and 12167 223
Street
Staff report dated October 10, 2017 recommending adoption
1002.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7243-2016
12159 and 12167 223 Street
To designate from Single Family Residential to Low -Rise Apartment
Adoption
R/2017-451
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7243-2016 be adopted.
CARRIED
Councillor Shymkiw - OPPOSED
1002.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7244-2016
22260 and 22292 122 Avenue and 12159 and 12167 223 Street
To rezone from LUC (Land Use Contracts) Registration #H33588 &
#P108265 and RS -1 (One Family Urban Residential) to RM -2 (Medium
Density Apartment Residential) and terminate Land Use Contracts
Registration numbers #33588 and #P108265
Adoption
R/2017-452
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7244-2016 be adopted.
CARRIED
Councillor Shymkiw - OPPOSED
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1002.3 22260 & 22292 122 Avenue, 12159 & 12167 223 Street Housing
Agreement Bylaw No. 7359-2017
To allow the City of Maple Ridge to enter into a Housing Agreement to
secure new dwelling units as rental housing in perpetuity
Adoption
R/2017-453
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7359-2017 be adopted.
CARRIED
Councillor Shymkiw - OPPOSED
1003 2013 -107 -SD, Fern Crescent Local Area Service Bylaw No. 7382-2017
To authorize enhanced landscape costs to be levied on the benefitting
properties
Adoption
R/2017-454
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7382-2017 be adopted.
CARRIED
1004 Maple Ridge Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 7368-2017
To exempt certain types of properties from municipal property taxation
Adoption
R/2017-455
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7368-2017 be adopted.
CARRIED
1100 COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Public Works and Development Services
1101 2017-124-RZ, 12516, 12555, 12599 240 Street and 12511 241 Street,
RS -3 to RS -2
Staff report dated October 10, 2017 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7343-2017 to rezone from RS -3 (One Family Rural
Residential) to RS -2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to create a 31 lot
subdivision and a 1.2 hectare (3 acre) park dedication be given first
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reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on
Schedules A, B, F and G of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-
1999, along with information required for a Subdivision application.
D. Hall, Planner gave a PowerPoint presentation providing the following
information:
• Application Information
• Subject Map
• Official Community Plan Context
• Neighbourhood Plan Context
• Site Characteristics
• Development Proposal
• Proposed Site Plan
• Density Bonus
Derek Ray, Northwest Hydaulics Consultants
Mr. Ray provided clarification on the report he prepared to describe
changes to flood levels resulting from the proposed development.
Don Bowins, DK Bowins & Associates
Mr. Bowins addressed questions and concerns pertaining to the proposed
development possibly being built in flood plain.
R/2017-456
It was moved and seconded
In respect of Section 475 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;
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. Boards of Education, Greater Boards and Improvements District
Boards; and
vi. The Provincial and Federal Governments and their agencies.
and in that regard it is recommended that no additional consultation 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;
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That Bylaw No. 7343-2017 be given first reading; and
That the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules
A, B, F, and G of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999,
along with the information required for a Subdivision application.
CARRIED
Councillor Robson - OPPOSED
1102 2017-140-RZ, 23953 Fern Crescent, RS -2 to RS -1b
Staff report dated October 10, 2017 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7390-2017 to rezone from RS -2 (One Family
Suburban Residential) to RS -1b (One Family Urban [Medium Density]
Residential) to allow a subdivision of four single family lots be given first
reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on
Schedules A, C and F of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-
1999, along with information required for a Subdivision application.
R/2017-457
It was moved and seconded
In respect of Section 475 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;
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. Boards of Education, Greater Boards and Improvements District
Boards; and
vi. The Provincial and Federal Governments and their agencies.
and in that regard it is recommended that no additional consultation 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;
That Bylaw No. 7390-2017 be given first reading; and
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That the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules
A, C and F of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along
with the information required for a Subdivision application.
CARRIED
1103 2017-161-RZ, 22362 St. Anne Avenue, RS -1 to CRM
Staff report dated October 10, 2017 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7384-2017 to rezone from RS -1 (One Family Urban
Residential) to CRM (Commercial/Residential) to permit a four storey, 40
unit apartment building plus one penthouse unit 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/2017-458
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7384-2017 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 2017-184-RZ, 23585 128 Avenue, Text Amendment
Staff report dated October 10, 2017 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7392-2017 to allow a text amendment to the RS -2
(One Family Suburban Residential) zone with density provisions to create a
5 lot subdivision be given first reading and that the applicant provide
further information as described on Schedules A, B, F and G of the
Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with information
required for a Subdivision application.
D. Hall, Planner gave a PowerPoint presentation providing the following
information:
• Application Information
• Subject Map
• Official Community Plan Context
• Neighbourhood Plan Context
• Site Characteristics
• Development Proposal
• Proposed Site Plan
• Density Bonus
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R/2017-459
It was moved and seconded
In respect of Section 475 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;
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. Boards of Education, Greater Boards and Improvements District
Boards; and
vi. The Provincial and Federal Governments and their agencies.
and in that regard it is recommended that no additional consultation 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;
That Bylaw No. 7392-2017 be given first reading; and
That the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules
A, B, F and G of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along
with the information required for a Subdivision application.
CARRIED
1105 2017-271-RZ, 11970 Glenhurst Street, RS -3 to RT -1
Staff report dated October 10, 2017 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7361-2017 to rezone from RS -3 (One Family Rural
Residential) to RT -1 (Two Family Urban Residential) to permit the
development of a duplex be given first reading and that the applicant
provide further information as described on Schedule C of the Development
Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999.
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R/2017-460
It was moved and seconded
1. That Bylaw No. 7361-2017 be given first reading; and
2. That the applicant provide further information as described on
Schedule C of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999.
CARRIED
1106 2017-306-RZ, 22229 Brown Avenue, CD -1-00 to RM -2
Staff report dated October 10, 2017 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7366-2017 to rezone from CD -1-00 (Seniors
Apartment and Private Hospital) to RM -2 (Medium Density Apartment
Residential) to permit three 5 -storey, 233 unit condominium buildings be
given first reading and the applicant provide further information as
described on Schedules C, D and E of the Development Procedures Bylaw
No. 5879-1999.
C. Chan, Planner gave a PowerPoint presentation providing the following
information:
• Application Information
• Subject Map
• Official Community Plan Context
• Neighbourhood Plan Context
• Site Characteristics
• Development Proposal
• Proposed Site Plan
R/2017-461
It was moved and seconded
1. That Bylaw No. 7366-2017 be given first reading; and
2. That the applicant provide further information as described on
Schedules C, D and E of the Development Procedures Bylaw No.
5879-1999.
CARRIED
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1107 2017-319-RZ, 13589 232 Street, RS -3 to RS -1b
Staff report dated October 10, 2017 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7387-2017 to rezone from RS -3 (One Family Rural
Residential) to RS -1b (One Family Urban [Medium Density] Residential) to
allow for a five lot single family subdivision be given first reading and that
the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules A, B, F,
G and J of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with
information required for a Subdivision application.
R/2017-462
It was moved and seconded
In respect of Section 475 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;
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. Boards of Education, Greater Boards and Improvements District
Boards; and
vi. The Provincial and Federal Governments and their agencies.
and in that regard it is recommended that no additional consultation 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;
That Bylaw No. 7387-2017 be given first reading; and
That the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules
A, B, F, G and J of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999,
along with the information required for a Subdivision application.
CARRIED
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1108 2017-320-RZ, 12327 203 Street, RS -1 to R-1
Staff report dated October 10, 2017 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7380-2017 to rezone from RS -1 (One Family Urban
Residential) to R-1 (Residential District) to permit a two lot subdivision and
construction of two single family dwellings be given first reading and that
the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules C and
D of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with
information required for a Subdivision application.
R/2017-463
It was moved and seconded
1. That Bylaw No. 7380-2017 be given first reading; and
2. That the applicant provide further information as described on
Schedules C and D of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-
1999, along with the information required for a Subdivision
application.
CARRIED
1109 2013-086-RZ, 13704 232 Street, Housing Agreement Bylaw
Staff report dated October 10, 2017 recommending that a Housing
Agreement be authorized along with its accompany covenant and that
13704 232 Street Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 7295-2016 to restrict two
units as rental units in perpetuity be given first, second and third reading.
R/2017-464
It was moved and seconded
1. That a Housing Agreement, under the provisions of Section 483 of the
Local Government Act, R.S.B.0 1996, c. 323 be authorized along with
its accompanying covenant; and
2. That Bylaw No. 7295-2016 be given first, second and third readings.
CARRIED
1110 2016-052-DVP, 22260 and 22292 122 Avenue, 12159 and 12167 223
Street
Staff report dated October 10, 2017 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2016-052-DVP to vary exterior side
yard, rear yard, interior side yard and front yard setbacks and to reduce
parking requirements.
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The Manager of Legislative Services advised that correspondence opposed
to the application due to lack of parking was received from Lina B (no full
name), Phil Della, Kim Parkhill, Donna Lawson and Michael Claffey
The Director of Planning and the Manager of Development and
Environmental Services addressed questions and concerns related to the
variance to reduce parking requirements.
Chris Quigley, Amacon Representative
Mr. Quigley provided clarification on the number of and types of suites to
be provided in the proposed development.
R/2017-465
It was moved and seconded
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2016-052-DVP
respecting property located at 22260 & 22292 122 Avenue, 12159 &
12167 223 Street.
DEFEATED
Councillor Bell, Councillor Masse, Councillor Robson,
Councillor Shymkiw - OPPOSED
1111 2016 -052 -DP, 22260 and 22292 122 Avenue, 12159 and 12167 223
Street
Staff report dated October 10, 2017 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2016 -052 -DP to permit construction
of a 288 unit rental apartment building in the Town Centre.
R/2017-466
It was moved and seconded
That Item 1111 2016 -052 -DP, 22260 and 22292 122 Avenue, 12159
and 12167 223 Street dated October 10, 2017 be deferred.
CARRIED
Councillor Shymkiw - OPPOSED
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1112 2017-368-DVP, 25608 Bosonworth Avenue
Staff report dated October 10, 2017 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2017-368-DVP to exempt the
construction of 256 Street south of the current cul-de-sac due to steep
terrain.
R/2017-467
It was moved and seconded
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2017-368-DVP
respecting property located at 25608 Bosonworth Avenue.
CARRIED
1113 2017-369-DVP, 25638 112 Avenue
Staff report dated October 10, 2017 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2017-369-DVP to vary the
requirement for the construction of 256 Street due to excessive slope.
R/2017-468
It was moved and seconded
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2017-369-DVP
respecting property located at 25638 112 Avenue.
CARRIED
1114 2017 -274 -DP, 25638 112 Avenue, Wildfire Protection Development Permit
Staff report dated October 10, 2017 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2017 -274 -DP to issue a Wildfire
Protection Development Permit to allow a subdivision of four RS -2 (One
Family Suburban Residential) lots and one remnant RS -3 (One Family Rural
Residential) lot.
R/2017-469
It was moved and seconded
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2017 -274 -DP
respecting property located at 25638 112 Avenue.
CARRIED
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1115 2017 -275 -DP, 25608 Bosonworth Avenue, Wildfire Protection
Development Permit
Staff report dated October 10, 2017 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2017 -275 -DP to issue a Wildfire
Protection Development Permit to allow for three RS -2 (One Family
Suburban Residential) lots.
R/2017-470
It was moved and seconded
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2017 -275 -DP
respecting property located at 25608 Bosonworth Avenue.
CARRIED
1116 2017 -169 -SD, 13704 232 Street, 232A Street Local Area Service Bylaw
Staff report dated October 10, 2017 recommending that a Local Area
Service Bylaw be authorized and that 232A Street Local Area Service Bylaw
No. 7393-2017 to permit enhanced landscape maintenance of bioswales
along newly proposed 232A Street and some riparian planting along 232
Street and 132 Avenue be given first, second and third readings.
R/2017-471
It was moved and seconded
1. That a Local Area Service Bylaw, as formally petitioned by the
developer of the lands referred to as `232A Street', 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; and further,
2. That 232A Local Area Service Bylaw No. 7393-2017 be given first,
second and third readings.
CARRIED
1117 2016 -441 -SD, 5% Money in Lieu of Parkland Dedication, 23055 117
Avenue
Staff report dated October 10, 2017 recommending that the owner of land
proposed for subdivision at 23055 117 Avenue, under application 2016-
441 -SD, shall pay to the City of Maple Ridge an amount that is not less
than $115,000.00.
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R/2017-472
It was moved and seconded
That pursuant to Local Government Act, Section 510, regarding 5%
Parkland Dedication or payment in lieu, be it resolved that the owner of
land proposed for subdivision at 23055 117 Avenue, under application
2016 -441 -SD, shall pay to the City of Maple Ridge an amount that is not
less than $115,000.00.
CARRIED
Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Po/%e)
1131 Option for 9 (nine) Council Members
Staff report dated October 10, 2017 providing an option for the
establishment of an increase in the current size of Council to mayor and 8
councillors or for maintaining the status quo.
The Manager of Legislative Services explained that this opportunity was
one of the recommendations put forward by the Open Government Task
Force and subsequently Council passed a resolution on July 25, 2016
requiring staff to bring back a report on the financial implications of adding
two more Council members.
R/2017-473
It was moved and seconded
That staff retain status quo and revisit prior to the 2022 general local
election.
CARRIED
Mayor Read, Councillor Duncan, Councillor Speirs - OPPOSED
1132 Award of Audit Services Contract
Staff report dated October 10, 2017 recommending that the contract for
audit services be awarded to BDO Canada LLP and that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to execute the contract.
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R/2017-474
It was moved and seconded
That on the recommendation of the Audit & Finance Committee, the
contract for audit services be awarded to BDO Canada LLP and that the
Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract.
CARRIED
Councillor Bell, Councillor Robson - OPPOSED
1133 Proposed Cellular Communications Tower at 27002 River Road
Staff report dated October 10, 2017 recommending that satisfactory
completion of the public consultation process by Freedom Mobile be
acknowledged.
Erica Rigik, Manager, Real Estate and Municipal Affairs Western Region
Ms. Rigik addressed questions on the ability to camouflage the proposed
communication tower and on co -location opportunities for the tower.
R/2017-475
It was moved and seconded
That satisfactory completion of the Public Consultation process by Freedom
Mobile is acknowledged with seven comments received, four expressing
concerns related to health and safety.
CARRIED
Councillor Masse, Councillor Speirs - OPPOSED
Parks, Recreation & Culture - N i I
Administration
1171 Partnering Agreement - Employment Land Investment Incentive Program
Staff report dated October 10, 2017 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to execute Partnering Agreements with Tomax
Enterprises Ltd. under building permit numbers 17-108760 and 17-
108753.
R/2017-476
It was moved and seconded
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute Partnering Agreements
with:
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1. Tomax Enterprises Ltd. under building permit number 17-108760 in
the amount of $4,231.85; and
2. Tomax Enterprises Ltd. under building permit number 17-108753 in
the amount of $4,231.85.
CARRIED
Councillor Robson - OPPOSED
Other Committee Issues - Nil
1200 STAFF REPORTS- Nil
1300 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT - Nil
1400 NOT/CES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS - Nil
1500 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Ahmed Yousef
Mr. Yousef asked whether Council was aware that North Fraser Auto and
several other businesses are being thwarted in a request to appear before
Council. He provided background on a request he made to appear before
Council as a delegation to speak to issues being dealt with by local
businesses resulting from the camp at St. Anne's Park. He highlighted
conversations held with Mayor Read and City staff.
Mayor Read provided her perspective on a conversation held with Mr.
Yousef. She advised that she had suggested that all parties impacted meet
on the issues outside of a Council meeting.
The Manager of Legislative Services provided clarification on discussions
held with Mr. Yousef.
Mayor Read offered to have a meeting arranged which will involve all
parties, including MLA's and the local MP.
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Mark Lancaster - Owner of North Fraser Automotive
Mr. Lancaster advised on issues occurring at his business due to the St.
Anne's Park homeless camp. He stated that the City owns the land yet
allows the camp to remain and asked why the lawsuit was dropped. He
expressed concern over the impact of the camp on his business and others
in the area. He advised that he had met with the Executive Director of the
BIA and asked whether the Mayor had met with her as he has not heard
back.
Mayor Read advised on conversations held with the BIA, City staff and the
Chief of Police and addressed questions on the issue of the injunction.
Scott O'Dell - Owner of Home Hardware
Mr. O'Dell advised that he owns one of the numerous businesses being
seriously impacted by residents of the homeless camp. His biggest
concern is with the increase in the threat level from residents of the camp
coming into his store. He had concerns about the support provided by the
RCMP particularly in response to complaints of violence and assault. He
described incidences of violence which have taken place at his store and
expressed concern for his staff and his customers.
Mayor Read advised that Mr. O'Dell's concerns with the RCMP will be
followed up on. She reiterated the need to have a round table meeting with
all to express concerns and have issues dealt with.
Kim Engele
Ms. Engele asked why the City feels that the Provincial Government is
responsible for theft, intimidation, threats and break-ins in houses and
businesses throughout Maple Ridge.
Mayor Read spoke to the Provincial mandate to solve local homelessness
and encouraged Ms. Engele to send an e-mail to the RCMP with her
concerns on theft.
Note: Councillor Bell left the meeting at 9:53 p.m.
Ahmed Yousef
Mr. Yousef asked which section of the Community Charter stated that
delegations must be subjected to vetting by City staff, which bylaw gives
staff the right to censor those who wish to appear before their elected
officials and under whose authority is this being done? He also asked
whether Council will intervene to ensure citizens' voices are heard?
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The Manager of Legislative Services advised on the Community Charter
section pertaining to the establishment of a procedures bylaw by Council
which includes a process for adding delegations to Council meetings. She
also advised on her responses to Mr. Yousef's request to appear as a
delegation.
Dennis Wager
Mr. Wager outlined the impact on his home and neighbourhood resulting
from the St. Anne homeless camp. He asked what Council and the City can
do to help the neighbourhood. He asked whether a security guard can be
posted on the corner and whether a street sweeper can be sent to clean
up.
Mayor Read outlined the various services currently being provided to the
camp by BC Housing.
Mr. Wager reiterated his request for more security to be provided for the
neighbourhood
Mayor Read advised that this will be followed up on with the Provincial
Government.
R/2017-478
It was moved and seconded
That Question Period be extended for another 15 minutes.
CARRIED
Riekie Armstrong
Ms. Armstrong asked why the camp on St. Anne is still there in that it is a
protest camp. She asked why Maple Ridge is considering housing
professional protesters from Vancouver brought in by Ivan Drury.
Mayor Read addressed the issue of the protest camp and Mr. Drury's role.
She spoke to the legal issues surrounding the dissolution of the camp.
Chris Fairfax - Owner of Wolf Bar
Mr. Fairfax expressed that he would like to open a recreational marihuana
bar in Maple Ridge. He asked when Council will begin discussions on the
legalization of marihuana and when he may be able to get a license.
Mayor Read advised on discussions being held on a local, provincial and
federal level. The Federal Government will be responsible for regulating
production and the Provincial Government will be regulating distribution.
She also advised that currently such businesses are not considered legal.
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Sheena Holt
Mrs. Holt asked how long a house that has been vacant and boarded can
up be left. She advised that a house next to hers has been vacant for four
years and expressed concern with the types of persons accessing the
house. She stated that she has called the Bylaws Department.
Mayor Read asked that Mrs. Holt provide the Manager of Legislative
Services with information on this property. She expressed Council's desire
to take serious measures in dealing with derelict properties.
1600 ADJOURNMENT- 10:09 p.m.
N. Read, Mayor
Certified Correct
L. Darcus, Corporate Officer