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District of Maple Ridge 1.ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 2.MINUTES –N/A 3.PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL 4.UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS 4.1 Housing Action Plan Working Draft May 2014 – Update Presentation by Noha Sedky, CitySpaces Staff report dated June 16, 2014 providing a working draft of the Housing Action Plan (HAP) and an update on recent events to be received for information. COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA June 16, 2014 9:00 a.m. Blaney Room, 1st Floor, Municipal Hall The purpose of the Council Workshop is to review and discuss policies and other items of interest to Council. Although resolutions may be passed at this meeting, the intent is to make a consensus decision to send an item to Council for debate and vote or refer the item back to staff for more information or clarification. REMINDERS June 16, 2014 Closed Council 11:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole Meeting 1:00 p.m. June 17, 2014 Public Hearing 7:00 p.m. Council Workshop June 16, 2014 Page 2 of 4 4.2 True North Signage Campaign Update Presentation by D. Hall, Planner and S. Blue, Manager, Strategic Economic Initiatives 4.3 Resolutions for Submission to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (“UBCM”) Note: Item 4.3.1 was forwarded from the June 9, 2014 Council Workshop Meeting 4.3.1 Resolutions proposed by Council •Producer Responsibility for Mattresses •Revisions to the Residential Tenancy Act •Ban on Grizzly Bear Hunt 4.3.2 Resolutions proposed by the Maple Ridge Social Planning Advisory Committee Staff report dated June 16, 2014 providing resolutions put forward by the Maple Ridge Social Planning Advisory Committee and recommending that the proposed resolutions be endorsed and forwarded to UBCM for consideration. 4.4 Albion Community Hall Financing Staff report dated June 16, 2014 recommending that staff be directed to write a report outlining costs, funding sources and potential partnerships for the development of a community gathering place in the Albion Area. 5.CORRESPONDENCE The following correspondence has been received and requires a response. Staff is seeking direction from Council on each item. Options that Council may consider include: a)Acknowledge receipt of correspondence and advise that no further action will be taken. b)Direct staff to prepare a report and recommendation regarding the subject matter. c)Forward the correspondence to a regular Council meeting for further discussion. d)Other. Once direction is given the appropriate response will be sent. Council Workshop June 16, 2014 Page 3 of 4 5.1 Union of British Columbia Municipalities – Gas Tax Program Services Letter dated May 30, 2014 from Rhona Martin, President, Union of British Columbia Municipalities providing copies of a Community Works Funding Agreement for signature by the Mayor and the Corporate Officer. Recommendation: That the Mayor and the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign the agreement. 5.2 Notification from Metro Vancouver regarding the City of Pitt Meadows Proposed Regional Growth Strategy Amendment for the North Lougheed Planning Area Referral from Metro Vancouver outlining a request from the Corporation of Pitt Meadows for a Type 3 amendment to incorporate regional land use designation changes (Agricultural to General Urban and Mixed Employment) and Urban Containment Boundary adjustments to accommodate potential development in an area commonly known as the North Lougheed Planning Area. Recommendation: Staff report dated June 16, 2014 recommending receipt for information and that a letter be sent to the City of Pitt Meadows reiterating the request that the issues associated with the impact of site-generated traffic on the existing road network, including Meadow Garden Way be addressed at an early stage of the site development through a detailed Site Traffic Impact Study. 6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT 8. ADJOURNMENT Checked by: ___________ Date: _________________ Council Workshop June 16, 2014 Page 4 of 4 Rules for Holding a Closed Meeting A part of a council meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to one or more of the following: (a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality; (b) personal information about an identifiable individual who is being considered for a municipal award or honour, or who has offered to provide a gift to the municipality on condition of anonymity; (c) labour relations or employee negotiations; (d) the security of property of the municipality; (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure might reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality; (f) law enforcement, if the council considers that disclosure might reasonably be expected to harm the conduct of an investigation under or enforcement of an enactment; (g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality; (h) an administrative tribunal hearing or potential administrative tribunal hearing affecting the municipality, other than a hearing to be conducted by the council or a delegate of council (i) the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; (j) information that is prohibited or information that if it were presented in a document would be prohibited from disclosure under section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; (k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public; (l) discussions with municipal officers and employees respecting municipal objectives, measures and progress reports for the purposes of preparing an annual report under section 98 [annual municipal report] (m) a matter that, under another enactment, is such that the public may be excluded from the meeting; (n) the consideration of whether a council meeting should be closed under a provision of this subsection of subsection (2) (o) the consideration of whether the authority under section 91 (other persons attending closed meetings) should be exercised in relation to a council meeting. (p) information relating to local government participation in provincial negotiations with First Nations, where an agreement provides that the information is to be kept confidential. District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: June 16, 2014 and Members of Council FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: Workshop SUBJECT: Housing Action Plan Working Draft May 2014 - Update EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The purpose of this report is to provide Council with the Working Draft of the Housing Action Plan (HAP) and update on recent events. Two workshops were held May 22, 2014 with the Social Planning Advisory Committee and District Staff respectively for review and comment. The Working Draft of the Housing Action Plan and the outcomes of the workshops have been included in this report as Appendix A and B. RECOMMENDATION: That the report titled “Housing Action Plan Workshop Draft May 2014 - Update”, dated June 16, 2014 be received for information. DISCUSSION: a)Background The Council-endorsed process articulated that the Social Planning Advisory Committee (SPAC) act as the Steering Committee for the Housing Action Plan, guiding the process and making recommendations on decision items to Council. The firm CitySpaces Consulting Ltd. was hired and began work in early September, 2013. The Situation Report and a Consultation Program document were submitted in Winter 2013/2014 and discussed in an information report that went to Council Workshop February 3, 2014. A report summarizing the consultation activities was submitted in March 2014 and discussed in a report that went to Council Workshop April 14, 2014. The Situation Report was the first of three key milestones of the Housing Action Plan. The Situation Report provides a baseline of information about the current status of housing in Maple Ridge. It is a snapshot of the current demographics and financial information related to housing in the District. It includes a community profile, information on both market and non-market housing, and a summary of the current legislation and policy at the municipal, provincial and federal levels that regulate and guide the provision of housing in Maple Ridge. The Consultation Program utilized a multi-pronged approach to identify the groups experiencing the greatest difficulty securing safe and affordable housing and inform the creation of categories for the strategies. The Consultation Summary Report presented the results from the consultation activities that were developed to engage with stakeholders and the community about housing in Maple Ridge. It is attached as Appendix A. Outcomes from the consultation program include the identification of 1 4.1 those groups in the District that are most in need of housing. The groups consistently identified as experiencing challenges finding housing are: • Renters • Seniors • Low-income and Single-Parent Families • At-Risk Women The issues that emerged as a result of the consultation program regarding housing issues and opportunities in Maple Ridge were grouped into themes which are: • Housing Mix and Homeownership • A Mix of Housing Options • Market Rental Housing • Non-Market Housing • Seniors • Development Approvals Process • Leadership Role The third milestone for the Housing Action Plan process is the Housing Action Plan document, which is the subject of this report. b) Housing Action Plan Process: The Housing Action Plan began in September, 2013 and is scheduled for presentation of the final plan to Council in September, 2014. Scheduled activities for the Housing Action Plan process are: HAP WORKPLAN LEVEL OF COMPLETION Council Update July 21, 2013 Complete Council Update September 9, 2013 Complete Research and analysis of the current housing context (September-November 2013) Situation Report (December 2013) Complete Consultation program design and scheduled events (October 2013 – March 2014) Complete Council Update February 3, 2014 Complete Consultation Program report (March-April 2013) Complete Council Update Complete Draft Housing Action Plan Complete SPAC Review Complete Presentation of Working Draft HAP to Council June 16, 2014 Public Open Review June-July, 2014 Final Edits August, 2014 2 SPAC Workshop August 27, 2014 Presentation of Finalized HAP to Council September, 2014 c)Housing Action Plan Working Draft The Working Draft of the attached Housing Action Plan framework is composed of a Vision, Goals, Principles, and Strategies to support the development of market and non-market housing in Maple Ridge. The content of the framework reflects gaps and opportunities that were identified in the Situation Report and the Consultation program. For reference, the Vision, Principles and Goals and Strategies have been provided here. Vision Statement Maple Ridge residents of all ages, incomes and abilities have access to safe, affordable, and appropriate housing that meets their diverse and changing needs. Key Principles 1.A community priority. 2.Achievable. 3.Incentive-driven. 4.Pragmatic and evidence-based. 5.Aligns with current policy and practice. 6.Housing issues are multi-faceted. 7.Partnerships are key. 8.Community support and understanding. 9.Responsive to change. 10.Relevant and effective. Goals 1.To improve housing choice for all current and future households. 2.To encourage the provision of affordable, rental, and special needs housing in Maple Ridge. 3.To increase the opportunity for low income residents and those with unique needs to access appropriate housing and supports. 4.To raise awareness and increase support for initiatives that improve housing choice and affordability. 5.To build the capacity of the community to innovate and improve access and opportunity for affordable housing and housing choice. Strategies Housing Mix & Innovation 1.Support the development of a mix of housing forms 2.Incentivize medium density development 3.Introduce an adaptable housing policy Market & Non-Market Rental Housing 4.Create new rental housing opportunities 5.Continue to monitor secondary suites policies and bylaws 6.Expand the garden suites program 7.Maintain rental housing standards 8.Support the non-market housing sector Financial Measures 3 9.Expand the density bonusing practice 10.Introduce a community amenity policy for affordable housing 11.Establish a housing reserve fund 12.Use financial incentives to support housing goals 13.Continue to purchase and lease land Information & Advocacy 14.Continue to support local community groups 15.Continue to advocate to senior levels of government 16.Continue to educate and create awareness 17.Expand or enhance the roles of advisory groups to assist with HAP implementation Recent Housing Action Plan Workshops The Social Planning Advisory Committee (SPAC) met with the consultant May 22, 2014 to review the Working Draft of the Housing Action Plan. As the steering committee that is guiding this process, the purpose of the SPAC workshop was to focus on the high level components of the framework - namely, the vision, goals and principles of the Housing Action Plan. This provided SPAC with the opportunity to ensure that these components of the Housing Action Plan framework align with the District’s other strategic policy documents for decision-making in the District. The consultant also met with district staff the same day in a separate workshop. Participants included representatives from Buildings, Planning, Engineering, Fire Protection, Strategic Economic Initiatives, and Sustainability and Corporate Planning. The purpose of the district staff workshop was to get input on the proposed strategies of the Housing Action Plan framework at a technical level. District staff members were able to troubleshoot proposed strategies and identify potential issues based on their practice area and experience. Comments from both the SPAC workshop and the District Staff Workshop are summarized and included as Appendix B. NEXT STEPS: The Working Draft HAP will be revised based on feedback from the SPAC and District staff workshops, and from the June 16, 2014 Council workshop. It will then be made available to the Maple Ridge community online for review and feedback. Hard copies of the plan and feedback form will also be available by request from District staff. A finalized version of the Housing Action Plan will be presented to SPAC in August, 2014. The Housing Action Plan is scheduled to be presented to Council for endorsement in September 2014. 4 CONCLUSION: The Housing Action Plan has undergone a successful and comprehensive process with guidance from SPAC, input from the community and technical input from District staff. It has resulted in a Working Draft of the Housing Action Plan that based on initial feedback from SPAC and District staff, articulates a thoughtful and tailored framework to encourage the development of market and non- market housing in Maple Ridge. It is recommended that the Housing Action Plan Workshop Draft May 2014 - Update report be received for information. “Original signed by Siobhan Murphy” ____________________________________________ Prepared by: Siobhan Murphy, MA, MCIP, RPP Planner II “Original signed by Sue Wheeler” _______________________________________________ Approved by: Sue Wheeler Director Community Services “Original signed by Christine Carter” for _______________________________________________ Concurrence: Jim Charlebois, MCIP, RPP Manager Community Planning “Original signed by Kelly Swift” _______________________________________________ Approved by: Kelly, Swift General Manager, Community Development, Parks and Recreation Services “Original signed by Jim Rule” _______________________________________________ Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer The following appendices are attached hereto: Appendix A – Working Draft Housing Action Plan May 2014 Appendix B – May 22 District Staff and Social Planning Advisory Committee Workshop notes 5 Appendix A – Working Draft Housing Action Plan, May 2014 6 Housing Action Plan WORKING DRAFT MAY 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................................EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 ........................................................................................................................1 | INTRODUCTION 3 ..................................................................................................................................................................OVERVIEW 3 ............................................................................................FRAMEWORK FOR HOUSING ACTION PLAN 4 ...............................................................................................2 | THE ROLE OF THE DISTRICT 6 .....................................................................................................................3 | RECAP OF ISSUES 7 ..................................................................................................................AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP 7 ..............................................................................................................................MARKET RENTAL HOUSING 7 ................................................................................................................................................SENIORS HOUSING 8 ...........................................................................................NON-MARKET & SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING 8 ..........................................................................................................................................................OTHER ISSUES 8 ........................................................................................................4 | PROPOSED STRATEGIES 9 ......................................................................................................................HOUSING MIX & INNOVATION 9 ........................................................................................MARKET & NON-MARKET RENTAL HOUSING 14 ........................................................................................................................................FINANCIAL MEASURES 19 ....................................................................................................................INFORMATION AND ADVOCACY 23 .................................................................................................................SUMMARY OF TOOLS & ACTIONS 25 ...................................................................................................................5 | IMPLEMENTATION 27 .......................................................................................................................................APPENDIX A 29 .......................................................................................................................................APPENDIX B 32 MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 i MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 ii EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report represents the final stage of the development of a Housing Action Plan (HAP) for Maple Ridge. The earlier stages, a Situation Report and Consultation Summary Report, involved background research and community consultation that was intended to assess the local housing market conditions and identify housing challenges and gaps. This HAP report outlines a framework and set of strategies and actions that will guide decision-making related to market and non-market housing in the District of Maple Ridge. HOUSING ACTION PLAN FRAMEWORK The following framework outlines a vision, key principles, and goals upon which the Housing Action Plan strategies and actions correspond. VISION STATEMENT Maple Ridge residents of all ages, incomes and abilities have access to safe, affordable, and appropriate housing that meets their diverse and changing needs. KEY PRINCIPLES 1.A community priority. 2.Achievable. 3.Incentive-driven. 4.Pragmatic and evidence-based. 5.Aligns with current policy and practice. 6.Housing issues are multi-faceted. 7.Partnerships are key. 8. Community support and understanding. 9.Responsive to change. 10.Relevant and effective. GOALS 1.To improve housing choice for all current and future households. 2.To encourage the provision of affordable, rental, and special needs housing in Maple Ridge. 3.To increase the opportunity for low income residents and those with unique needs to access appropriate housing and supports. 4.To raise awareness and increase support for initiatives that improve housing choice and affordability. 5.To build the capacity of the community to innovate and improve access and opportunity for affordable housing and housing choice. MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 1 STRATEGIES A set of specific actions have been recommended to assist the District with implementing the following strategies. Housing Mix & Innovation 1. Support the development of a mix of housing forms 2.Incentivize medium density development 3.Introduce an adaptable housing policy Market & Non-Market Rental Housing 4.Create new rental housing opportunities 5. Continue to monitor secondary suites policies and bylaws 6.Expand the garden suites program 7.Maintain rental housing standards 8.Support the non-market housing sector Financial Measures 9.Expand the density bonusing practice 10.Introduce a community amenity policy for affordable housing 11.Establish a housing reserve fund 12.Use financial incentives to support housing goals 13. Continue to purchase and lease land Information & Advocacy 14. Continue to support local community groups 15. Continue to advocate to senior levels of government 16. Continue to educate and create awareness 17.Expand or enhance the roles of advisory groups to assist with HAP implementation MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 2 1 | INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW APPROACH & PURPOSE The District of Maple Ridge engaged CitySpaces Consulting to prepare a Housing Action Plan. A Housing Action Plan (HAP) assesses the local housing market conditions; identifies housing challenges and gaps along the housing continuum; and outlines tools to address these issues. When endorsed, the HAP will guide decision-making related to market and non-market housing in the District of Maple Ridge. Maple Ridge’s Housing Action Plan consists of three major phases: 1.THE SITUATION REPORT – Assessing the housing context in Maple Ridge by identifying and analyzing key housing data and relevant information. 2.CONSULTATION REPORT – A series of workshops, a community questionnaire, and additional engagement approaches to identify gaps in the housing continuum and identify issues affecting specific population groups, such as seniors and young families. 3.HOUSING ACTION PLAN REPORT (Current) – In response to the issues and gaps identified in earlier stages, a set of policy directions, strategies, and actions are recommended for review and consideration by Council and the Community. Figure 1.1 outlines the different phases of work in the Housing Action Plan and what stage the project is at now. FIGURE 1.1: Housing Action Plan Project Outline REVIEW OF STATISTICS & POLICY DOCUMENTS SITUATION REPORT ONLINE & POP-UP QUESTIONNAIRE STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOPS CONSULTATION REPORT IDENTIFY GAPS IN HOUSING CONTINUUM PREPARING TOOLBOX OF POLICIES & STRATEGIES DRAFT HOUSING ACTION PLAN (CURRENT STAGE) FINAL HOUSING ACTION PLAN MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 3 FRAMEWORK FOR HOUSING ACTION PLAN The following framework outlines the overall vision for the Housing Action Plan, as well as a set of principles and five overarching goals. On the basis of this framework, a proposed set of strategies and actions have been developed to respond to the issues and gaps identified by the background research and community consultation completed in earlier stages. VISION STATEMENT The following statement presents the District’s vision and commitment towards housing in Maple Ridge: “Maple Ridge residents of all ages, incomes and abilities have access to safe, affordable, and appropriate housing that meets their diverse and changing needs.” KEY PRINCIPLES The Housing Action Plan will be guided by the following 10 principles: 1.A community priority. Housing choice and affordability are social sustainability goals to which the District is committed. 2.Achievable. Strategies and actions will be achievable and within the jurisdiction of the municipality to implement. 3.Incentive-driven. Financial and non-financial incentives are used to encourage innovative approaches and new forms of housing. 4.Pragmatic and evidence-based. Strategies and actions will be guided by local housing need as well as the market realities. 5.Dovetails with current policy and practice. Strategies and actions will build on and dovetail with existing plans, policies, initiatives, and resources. 6.Housing issues are multi-faceted. Multiple approaches and solutions are needed for every neighbourhood and project. 7.Partnerships are key. The District will collaborate with the private sector, senior government, its municipal neighbours, the region, and community agencies in the interests of improving housing choice and affordability. 8.Community support and understanding. Engagement with the community is a pre-requisite to new initiatives; it helps to inform and seek input. 9.Responsive to change. Ongoing research and review of changes in local needs and priorities is important. 10.Relevant and effective. Ongoing monitoring of the Housing Action Plan progress will ensure it continues to relevant and effective. MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 4 GOALS 1.To improve housing choice for all current and future households. 2.To increase and enhance the stock of rental housing in Maple Ridge. 3. To support low income residents and those with unique needs to access appropriate housing and supports. 4.To raise awareness and increase support for initiatives that improve housing choice and affordability. 5.To build the capacity of the community to innovate and improve access and opportunity for affordable housing and housing choice. KEY DEFINITIONS In Canada, housing affordability usually refers to housing that does not exceed 30% to 35% of household income. While this is generally a good benchmark to use, the methods and data sources used to estimate the population living in affordable housing can often be challenged. For the purposes of Maple Ridge’s Housing Action Plan, it is suggested that two broader definitions of housing be used to inform policy and planning. AFFORDABLE HOUSING Affordable housing is housing that is adequate in standard and does not cost so much that individuals and families have trouble paying for other necessities such as food, health, and transportation on an ongoing basis. HOUSING CHOICE Housing choice refers to a household’s ability to have alternative housing options within their community in terms of the type of housing, location, number of bedrooms, or other factors to meet their current and changing needs as they age through the different stages of their lifecycle. THE HOUSING CONTINUUM The Housing Action Plan will focus on all aspects of the Housing Continuum, with particular emphasis on market rental housing, non-market rental housing (including independent and supportive), and also ensuring there is a mix of housing options across the entire housing continuum. FIGURE 1.2: The Housing Continuum HOUSING CONTINUUM EMERGENCY SHELTERS TRANSITIONAL & SUPPORTIVE BELOW MARKET OWNERSHIP RENTAL HOME OWNERSHIP INDEPENDENT LOW INCOME RENT SUPPLEMENTS IN MARKET RENTALS TEMPORARY LONG-TERM NON-MARKET MARKET EMERGENCY SHELTERS TRANSITIONAL & SUPPORTIVE BELOW MARKET OWNERSHIP RENTAL HOME OWNERSHIP INDEPENDENT LOW INCOME RENT SUPPLEMENTS IN MARKET RENTALS EMERGENCY SHELTERS TRANSITIONAL & SUPPORTIVE BELOW MARKET OWNERSHIP RENTAL HOME OWNERSHIP INDEPENDENT LOW INCOME RENT SUPPLEMENTS IN MARKET RENTALS EMERGENCY SHELTERS TRANSITIONAL & SUPPORTIVE BELOW MARKET OWNERSHIP RENTAL HOME OWNERSHIP INDEPENDENT LOW INCOME RENT SUPPLEMENTS IN MARKET RENTALS EMERGENCY SHELTERS TRANSITIONAL & SUPPORTIVE BELOW MARKET OWNERSHIP RENTAL HOME OWNERSHIP INDEPENDENT LOW INCOME RENT SUPPLEMENTS IN MARKET RENTALS EMERGENCY SHELTERS TRANSITIONAL & SUPPORTIVE BELOW MARKET OWNERSHIP RENTAL HOME OWNERSHIP INDEPENDENT LOW INCOME RENT SUPPLEMENTS IN MARKET RENTALS EMERGENCY SHELTERS TRANSITIONAL & SUPPORTIVE BELOW MARKET OWNERSHIP RENTAL HOME OWNERSHIP INDEPENDENT LOW INCOME RENT SUPPLEMENTS IN MARKET RENTALS EMERGENCY SHELTERS TRANSITIONAL & SUPPORTIVE BELOW MARKET OWNERSHIP RENTAL HOME OWNERSHIP INDEPENDENT LOW INCOME RENT SUPPLEMENTS IN MARKET RENTALS MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 5 2 | THE ROLE OF THE DISTRICT The District of Maple Ridge has made great strides towards addressing issues of housing diversity and choice in the past two decades. The District has also worked with and supported other groups to respond to urgent housing challenges. The Housing Action Plan provides a framework for future action in the area of housing, building on the policies, regulations, and other practices already implemented. While the District plays an important role in facilitating development and community change, it cannot immediately or independently address every housing need and issue. In order to successfully implement the HAP, there is an implicit assumption that other partners and groups will need to participate. This includes private market developers, non-profit housing providers, senior government, and other agencies. The HAP will also requires a high level of awareness and support by Maple Ridge residents. There are eight major categories of practice or implementation. Some of these areas, and the specific actions outlined in the HAP, will involve considerable time and resources on the part of the District, while others will require much less direct effort. The implementation plan (Section 5) will prioritize and take into consideration the complexity, level of effort, and resourcing requirements on the District. The specific steps involved with implementation, including policy language and resourcing, will be detailed at later stages and on an incremental basis. Figure 2.1 outlines the eight primary areas of implementation. FIGURE 2.1: Eight Major Areas of Implementation POLICY Maintaining clear and consistent policy that demonstrates a commitment towards affordable housing. REGULATORY Establishing zoning regulation that encourages the development of affordable, rental, or special needs housing. ADMINISTRATIVE Applying priority processing of the approvals process to further the development of affordable housing. FINANCIAL Identifying funding that can be directed towards affordable housing. PARTNERSHIPS Facilitating the development of partnerships with private sector, non-profit agencies, and other institutions towards the creation of affordable housing. ADVOCACY Advocating to seniors levels of government for additional funding, program support, financial incentives, and other matters that contribute to affordable housing at the local level. INFORMATION Staying informed; helping to raise awareness of available programs and resources; and improving the community’s understanding of the benefits of affordable housing. RESEARCH & MONITORING Researching innovative approaches to affordable housing suitable for local implementation; monitoring and reporting on Housing Action Plan progress. MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 6 3 | RECAP OF ISSUES This section summarizes the top housing issues and gaps as identified by the background research and consultation. AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP Maple Ridge’s housing stock is largely ground-oriented (84%) and predominantly owner-occupied (81%). Compared to other parts of the region, real estate prices are relatively affordable, with a 2012 benchmark price that was $200,000 less than that of the region. Median incomes are also higher in Maple Ridge than the region as a whole.1 However, there is a large discrepancy between what couple families earn and the incomes of lone parent families or single person households. For those earning less than the median income, there are fewer options available that are suitable and affordable. For middle or higher income households, the shortfall is related to housing diversity and choice. Maple Ridge has limited options that are suitable for an aging population, for seniors who wish to downsize, for families who cannot afford to buy a single detached family home, or for those who wish to step up the ownership ladder. Under homeownership, the primary gap is therefore related to housing diversity and choice. A focus on diversifying the product mix and increasing the supply of medium to high density forms is needed. MARKET RENTAL HOUSING The availability of rental housing and the quality and condition of the existing stock are two key priorities in Maple Ridge. These two aspects were ranked as high or moderate priority issues among a majority of questionnaire respondents. Some rental buildings were noted by consultation participants to be in poor condition, with concerns around safety and maintenance standards. In particular, the location, safety, and appropriateness of rental housing for children and seniors was reported. Lower income households, or households with special circumstances, were said to have the least choice in the rental market. Suites that are within the primary residence or detached in a garden suite are a source of rental income for homeowners, increasing affordability and choice for purchasers and renters alike. Many participants commented on the need to support the development of legal secondary suites and garden suites. The priority issues for the District are, therefore, the enforcement of safety standards and building conditions among the existing rental housing stock, including the purpose-built rental buildings and the secondary rental market. The other consideration is how to increase the supply of rental units in a variety of locations and forms to best respond to the continued and changing demand for rental housing. MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 7 1 The median income for all families in Maple Ridge was $83,600 in 2012 and $26,700 for single person households. By comparison, Metro Vancouver families had a median income of $70,300 and $25,600 for single person households. SENIORS HOUSING In the coming decade, Maple Ridge’s population will age considerably. By 2021, it is estimated there will be an additional 7,600 seniors over the age of 65. Meanwhile, the percentage of children and youth under 25 will decline during those years. To be responsive to these demographic shifts, future housing starts will need to include a range of seniors-friendly housing forms, including single-level apartments or townhouses; seniors-specific independent living buildings; as well as assisted living and residential care options. Lower income seniors often have few housing options available, with reported waitlists and a mix of quality or standards in existing buildings. Finding housing that is affordable and appropriate to their needs has been reported to be a challenge. More moderate income seniors, and those who own their homes, face different limitations. Many are seeking access to services that allow them to age in place or units that are suitable for downsizing. Another priority area is the shortage of seniors-specific support services that would assist seniors to maintain their housing and live independently; improve their access to information and resources; advocate to senior levels of government; and coordinate services across agencies. NON-MARKET & SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING Questionnaire respondents ranked persons on fixed incomes and single parents as the two groups facing the greatest challenge with finding suitable and affordable housing in Maple Ridge. Some individuals and families were also reported to be in particular risk, living one pay cheque away from losing their housing. Similarly, population groups who have mental health issues, challenges with addiction, or other support service needs are often at high risk of homelessness. For these groups, finding rental housing that is stable, affordable, and appropriate is potentially a considerable challenge in Maple Ridge. Therefore, the need for a range of non-market housing is identified as another key priority. This may include facilitating access to rental units through the private market, by way of rent supplements and mobile support services where needed, or the acquisition and construction of new non-market housing units. In this regard, and in a limited funding context, the District’s role as advocate, facilitator, and partner was repeatedly acknowledged by the community. Non-market housing and rental housing should be located in areas that are accessible to services and transit. OTHER ISSUES With 267 square kilometres in land area (66,000 acres), many Maple Ridge residents live in neighbourhoods that are not within walking distance to services or shopping. The costs of car ownership and use are therefore inextricably linked to housing affordability for many residents in Maple Ridge. Accessibility to transit, services and shopping was identified by consultation participants to be a high priority. Similarly, the availability of local employment options is a consideration, with many residents needing to travel to other communities for work. These issues have been noted, although they may not be addressed directly as part of the Housing Action Plan. Working in partnership with the development community in a positive and collaborative environment will help to facilitate a broader mix of housing options in the community. This includes having an understanding of the market realities; the opportunities to exchange ideas; clear and consistent policy and regulations; and the availability of incentives. MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 8 4 | PROPOSED STRATEGIES Chapter 3 - Neighbourhoods and Housing of the Official Community Plan (OCP) contains principles, objectives, and policies for residential land use in Maple Ridge. This framework articulates policies for land use and supply; infill and compatibility criteria; and support for the provision of affordable, rental, and special needs housing. The intent of the proposed strategies in this section is to build upon and further enhance this robust framework. For reference, Appendix A includes a summary of key housing policies from Maple Ridge’s OCP. This section summarizes a set of strategies and specific actions that respond to the goals of the Housing Action Plan. For each of the suggested strategies, a set of specific actions are described as well as the implications on policy or practice at the District. Where relevant, examples of similar practices, how they were implemented, and what they achieved, are included for reference. The list of proposed strategies have been organized into broad categories to simplify the review process. Please note that there are situations where a strategy and set of actions can be used in one or more categories and that the proposed strategies are not presented in any particular order of priority. HOUSING MIX & INNOVATION STRATEGY #1: SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MIX OF HOUSING FORMS At the heart of any strategic effort to facilitate housing affordability is a focus on increased housing diversity and choice. This is underscored in the District’s Official Community Plan (OCP) under Principles 29 and 37, which outlines the importance of housing choice in meeting the needs of a diversifying community. Housing choice can present seniors with more opportunities to age in place, potentially increase the supply of rental market housing in the District, and facilitate more affordable homeownership. As a key action towards achieving those Principles, the District also encourages sensitive infill and intensification in existing low and medium density neighbourhhoods towards creating a broader mix of housing options, revitalizing older neighbourhoods, achieving high quality design, and enhancing laneways and streetscapes. The District has taken a lead in this area by introducing policies for Housing and Land Requirements (3-1), Neighbourhood Residential Infill (3-19) and Major Corridor Residential Infill (3-20). Such policies focus on a select variety of housing forms. Municipalities throughout the region are exploring and addressing similar issues, drawing upon a variety of approaches, prototypes or housing forms. While the District has expressed an interest in exploring forms of a similar scale and massing as a single detached dwelling (front-back duplexes; triplexes, four-plexes, etc), based on the success of other municipalities, it may wish to consider additional housing type such as: zero- lot line housing; courtyard, cottage, or pocket housing; modular or pre-fabricated homes; container housing; family-oriented condominium apartments; and stacked townhouses or other seniors-friendly products. MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 9 Alternative forms of tenure and ownership are also increasing and the District can support or encourage the development sector to pursue these models. For example, fee simple rowhousing, life lease housing for seniors, and community land trusts. Recommended actions include: ✦Continue to encourage the development of a mix of housing forms by considering new zones or new permitted uses to existing zones; as well as subdivision regulations relating to the minimum lot size or configuration. This would facilitate a wider array of dwelling types throughout the District. ✦Consider expanding the District’s infill policies to include a wider array of housing types (e.g. courtyard housing) and this type of development could be most directly facilitated by the above-noted policy and regulatory initiatives for those areas. ✦Establish design guidelines for new infill housing that help to maintain the character of existing neighbourhoods, while enabling flexibility and innovation in terms of siting, layout, and design. ✦Continue to support medium to higher density housing and expand provisions in zones that are applied to transition areas, walkable centres, and in the Downtown core. ✦Encourage the development of alternative ownership models such as fee simple row housing, life leases, community land trusts, or other forms of tenure arrangements. ✦Investigate the opportunity to introduce secondary suites in duplexes. ✦Prepare information guides that present examples of these housing types, while demonstrating their benefits. ✦To further support the introduction of wider and innovative housing options, the District could put out a call for builders, developers and landowners interested in working on innovative housing pilot projects. The District could work with selected developers to facilitate such demonstration projects through expedited processing or other incentives. Such pilot initiatives would result in lessons learned for the District that would then be used to inform zoning bylaw amendments and further streamline the approval process for such projects. MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 10 EXAMPLES FROM VANCOUVER AND SEATTLEEXAMPLES FROM VANCOUVER AND SEATTLEEXAMPLES FROM VANCOUVER AND SEATTLE Container Housing Cottage/Courtyard Housing Pre-Fab/Modular Housing Photo Credit: CitySpaces ConsultingPhoto Credit: CitySpaces ConsultingPhoto Credit: CitySpaces Consulting EXAMPLE: COQUITLAM HOUSING CHOICES PROGRAM The City of Coquitlam adopted the initial Housing Choices program in 2011. This was introduced to facilitate sensitive infill and intensification in low density neighbourhoods. Prior to adoption, a study was undertaken that involved the development of prototypes; financial analysis; community consultation; neighbourhood tours with staff and Council; zoning bylaw review; and the development of area plan policies, checklists, and design guidelines. The Housing Choices program was intended to facilitate new, innovative, small-scale, ground-oriented housing types that are added in low-density residential areas of Southwest Coquitlam. It includes carriage homes, garden cottages, narrow-lot one family, attached and detached triplexes and quadruplexes. Credit: Prototypes (above) prepared by Ramsay Worden Architects for City of Coquitlam MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 11 STRATEGY #2: INCENTIVIZE MEDIUM DENSITY DEVELOPMENT While this strategy is consistent with current District policy (OCP 3.20 and 3.27) as well as the objectives of the Town Centre Area Plan, there is an opportunity to further respond to several housing goals by supporting the development of apartments and multi-unit housing in transit-accessible areas and areas with a core of services and amenities such as in the Town Centre. This involves drawing upon the already successful Town Centre Investment Incentive Program. In this context, and given the background research of the HAP which identified a particular need for rental housing, housing options for older residents to downsize into, as well as the demographic projections that support the need for more apartments and single-level units suitable for an aging population, recommended actions include: ✦Consider re-introducing elements of the Town Centre Investment Incentive Program to specifically target apartment construction in selected areas of the District. This may include density bonusing, parking relaxations, fast-tracking approvals, and other aspects. ✦Work with the local development community to identify the medium-to-high density product mix that would be in highest demand by future investors and owner-occupiers. STRATEGY #3: INTRODUCE AN ADAPTABLE HOUSING POLICY In 2009, the Province of BC approved new adaptable housing standards as part of the BC Building Code. Adaptable housing includes accessibility, design and construction features that can be modified over time with minimal cost to accommodate individuals who develop mobility limitations. Including these features at the design stage is inexpensive and reduces the cost of renovation at a future time. These features may include basic accessibility features such as wider doorways and corridors; features to support future installation of grab bars in bathrooms; wiring for visual alarms; continuous counter tops; and accessible positioning of electrical outlets and switches. Recommended actions include: ✦Consult with the development industry and other key stakeholders on the elements for an adaptable housing policy. ✦Prepare a policy that encourages or requires developers to provide a percentage of units in new subdivisions or multi-family developments as adaptable units (e.g. 10% or 15%). ✦Support the policy with incentives such as density bonusing, parking relaxations, or permit fee reductions. ✦Promote adaptable design standards that are consistent with the provincial standards for adaptable housing. ✦Prepare fact sheets that outline benefits, options, and considerations regarding the development of adaptable housing. MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 12 EXAMPLES: TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY ADAPTABLE HOUSING POLICY The Township of Langley approved a policy in 2010, implemented in the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan and Willoughby Community Plan, that provides adaptable housing guidelines for new developments. If developers choose to build to the “planned” densities in the new neighbourhood plans, as opposed to the current zoning densities, then the need for basic adaptable housing requirements is triggered. At the time of rezoning, the Township would thereby require a minimum of 5% of single family and townhouse units and 10% of apartment units in any development to meet the standards of the adaptable housing requirements. In 2014, this policy had resulted in 106 completed units (39 single detached, 18 apartments, and 49 townhouses). An additional 34 townhouses were under construction. The adaptable homes have been noted to be very marketable. Credit: TBD MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 13 MARKET & NON-MARKET RENTAL HOUSING STRATEGY #4: CREATE NEW RENTAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES Municipalities can support the development of new rental housing through a set of incentives, such as a reduction in parking requirements or waiving permitting fees. The units could be “secured” as market rental housing, with a covenant on title. Another type of rental housing that may warrant consideration is a secondary suite in a duplex, which would increase the stock of rental units as well as improve affordability for homeowners.2 Lastly, investor-owned condominiums help to contribute to the secondary rental market, but are often limited over time by rental restrictions introduced by by strata councils. As a result of changes to the Strata Act in 2009, developers have the opportunity to prohibit or limit rental restrictions. Specific recommended actions include: ✦Facilitate the development of new rental units above commercial developments or as other forms of secured market rental housing. The widening of the District’s residential-over-commercial zoning regulations to more zones, especially for zones that apply to areas of density transition, along with the use of density bonusing, reduction in permit fees, or parking relaxations can be used to encourage this type of investment. The units can be restricted for the purposes of market rental use by way of a housing agreement and covenant on title. ✦Ensure developers are aware of rental disclosure statement provisions under the Strata Property Act that prevents future owners from restricting strata units from being rented. ✦Investigate the opportunity to introduce suites in duplexes. MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 14 2 Additional suites in residential buildings can be created if they conform to the suite provisions of the Building Code and local bylaws. BC Information Bulletin. March 19, 2013. Suites and Secondary Suites. Building and Safety Standards Branch. No.B13-02. EXAMPLES: NEW WESTMINSTER SECURED MARKET RENTAL HOUSING POLICY New Westminster’s Secured Market Rental Housing Policy seeks to increase the supply of rental housing in order to address the shortage of rental housing and ongoing affordability pressures. New Westminster’s policy includes a number of financial incentives and bylaw relaxations that are targeted towards the retention and renewal of the existing stock and the creation of new rental housing. A guiding principle for the policy is that the most generous incentives and bylaw relaxations are reserved for proposals with a higher degree of rental housing security of tenure. For example, rental housing that is secured for 60 years or the life of the building versus housing secured for 30 to 59 years or short term rental that is secured for a minimum of 10 years. The incentives include: ✦Relaxation of parking requirements ✦Density bonus without paying for the additional density ✦50% reduction in building permit fees ✦Relaxations to the City’s servicing requirements ✦Concurrent processing of rezoning and development permit applications ✦Payment of legal fees for the preparation of housing agreements and related documents Photo Credit: City of New Westminster MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 15 STRATEGY #5: CONTINUE TO MONITOR SECONDARY SUITES POLICIES & BYLAWS Secondary suites have been allowed in the District since 1999 and, according to the consultation with local developers, there continues to be a strong market for houses with suites throughout the District. A number of suggestions are made to further enhance secondary suites policies and process. In fact, a recent review of secondary suites by District staff has resulted in a number of recommendations, several of which are noted here as they directly support the goals of the HAP. Recommended actions include: ✦Work with the community to identify the reasons for low take-up of registered secondary suites and introduce bylaw amendments to encourage registration. ✦Consider removing the requirement for owner-occupancy for homes with secondary suites. ✦Consider the introduction of additional utility charges to all houses with unauthorized suites and a reduced charge or no charge for authorized suites. Owners for homes without active suites would need to submit a declaration or use other means to confirm the suite is not rented. ✦Prepare a policy that outlines alternative health and safety standards for secondary suites in structures built before 2004. By identifying equivalencies to the Building Code, the District would reduce the difficulty associated with retrofitting suites into older structures. ✦Encourage all newly constructed single detached homes, in zoning districts where suites are permitted, to be built as “suite ready”. This means that fire separation requirements, as well as rough-ins for the basement plumbing and electrical systems, would be included in the structure and notation made to this effect in the final occupancy permit. MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 16 EXAMPLE: WEST VANCOUVER SECONDARY SUITES PROGRAM Under West Vancouver’s Secondary Suites Program, in effect since 2010, property owners are able to legalize an existing suite or construct a new suite. A secondary suite is a separate residential unit within a house, with a maximum size that is less than 968 sq.ft. (90 sq.m.) or 40% of the floor area of the house. In 2011, the program was expanded to allow suites in non-owner occupied homes and the District encouraged registration by not charging permit fees for a short period of time. As of 2012, 724 suites had been approved. While legalization of existing suites does not increase the rental housing supply, the legalization process provides assurance of quality and safety of these units. Photo Credit: STRATEGY #6: EXPAND THE GARDEN SUITES PROGRAM The District of Maple Ridge was one of the first municipalities to introduce a policy on garden suites, also known as coach houses, carriage homes, or laneway housing (when located adjacent to a lane). An increasing number of municipalities, such as Coquitlam, West Vancouver, Vancouver, North Vancouver, Port Moody, and Surrey, have garden suites policies with varied levels of success and take up. Recommended actions include: ✦Identify barriers to implementation of garden suites and revisit the policy and bylaws to encourage the development of new garden suites. ✦Expand the garden suites program to permit suites above garages. EXAMPLES FROM WEST VANCOUVER AND VANCOUVEREXAMPLES FROM WEST VANCOUVER AND VANCOUVEREXAMPLES FROM WEST VANCOUVER AND VANCOUVER Photo Credit: CitySpaces ConsultingPhoto Credit: CitySpaces ConsultingPhoto Credit: CitySpaces Consulting STRATEGY #7: MAINTAIN RENTAL HOUSING STANDARDS Many municipalities have adopted measures that seek to maintain basic standards of health, safety, and well-being in rental buildings and secondary suites. The District, for example, adopted a standards of maintenance bylaw in 2008 that requires owners to maintain their rental premises according to a set of basic standards. Recommended actions include: ✦Review the bylaw enforcement practices of the District with respect to rental housing and ensure they are effective and practical. ✦Continue to use standards of maintenance regulations to facilitate basic repairs and urge upgrading, and if necessary closure, of blatantly substandard premises. ✦In the case of secondary suites, require owners to purchase an annual license for each residential unit that is rented. This recommendation was also made as part of the 2013 comprehensive review of policies and bylaws related to secondary suites. ✦Support the RCMP in the implementation of the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program in Maple Ridge and actively encourage property managers to participate in the program. MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 17 STRATEGY #8: SUPPORT THE NON-MARKET HOUSING SECTOR There are limited funding options for capital construction or acquisition of units for non-market housing. Non-market housing providers increasingly have to identify capital funding from a variety of sources as well as identifying ways to increase revenues through mixed projects. The municipality can support the non- market housing sector and help to build its capacity to deliver affordable housing. Many of the recent successful development projects have involved partnerships between several different agencies. The municipality itself can act as a key partner by providing land, discounted lease rates, permit fee reductions, or other incentives. In addition, the private sector can act as a major player that contributes a number of discounted units or cash towards the development of non-market housing. Similarly, other agencies can contribute by providing health and support services. The municipality can play an additional effective role by bringing together and/or supporting organizations in forming partnerships that lead to the creation of new affordable and non-market housing. Recommended actions include: ✦Work with non-profit organizations seeking acquisition and renovation or redevelopment of their land and building assets that would lead to the addition of new affordable housing. The District can help identify creative solutions and support them with the design, planning, and approval process. ✦Identify a staff person to support and help to expedite the processing of applications for rental, non- market, or seniors housing. ✦Expand the District policy on special needs or supportive housing to allows this type of use to be distributed in all neighbourhoods and amend the zoning bylaws to permit this use in the majority of zoning districts. ✦Encourage private market and non-profit partnerships that result in non-market units being built on- or off-site. This may involve connecting non-profit organizations with private sector developers that would be amenable to the addition of non-market units as part of a density bonus arrangement. ✦Work with Fraser Health, BC Housing, or other government institutions to address the shortage of seniors housing, supportive housing, or other services for at-risk population groups, such as a hospital discharge program or transitional housing for at-risk youth. ✦Expand the permissive property tax exemptions to non-market housing providers. MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 18 FINANCIAL MEASURES The District has taken initiative in the area of housing, investigating and implementing various practices that address housing choice, affordability, and housing for special needs groups. The following strategies and actions propose new ideas, offer additional validation of current policy, or suggest adjustments to existing practices that would further the goals of the Housing Action Plan. STRATEGY #9: EXPAND THE DENSITY BONUSING PRACTICE In BC, through Section 904 of the Local Government Act municipalities have the authority to establish a stepped series of density options, as well as the conditions required of an applicant in order to achieve the various levels of density. These can include requiring an in-kind, cash, or other types of amenity contributions valued by the community. It is important to recognize that each project’s potential for an amenity contribution will vary depending on the scale of the project, the characteristics of the site, and the current market context. The District of Maple Ridge recently completed amendments to its Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw to facilitate a density bonus scheme in the Albion Area Plan. Specific actions include: ✦Support the development of various types of housing, such as rental housing, non-market housing, seniors housing, or innovative housing forms, through a widening of the District’s existing density bonusing policy language to identify preferred areas where such products and housing types would be desirable. ✦Revise the appropriate zoning districts with a density bonusing scheme and estimate the potential amenity contribution value that is equivalent to the steps of density set out density bonus regulations. STRATEGY #10: INTRODUCE A COMMUNITY AMENITY POLICY FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING In the earlier noted Albion Area Plan context, affordable housing was not identified as a possible community amenity. 3 Many municipalities identify affordable housing as a community amenity alongside other benefits, such as parks, community centres, public art, or other features, structures, and assets. Recommended actions would include: ✦Consider amending the District’s Official Community Plan, and potentially other Area Plans, to insert clear policy language that identifies the range of amenities, including affordable housing, that are should be targeted through amenity zoning. STRATEGY #11: ESTABLISH A HOUSING RESERVE FUND A housing reserve fund is an account set up by the municipality to receive funds that are then spent on the delivery of affordable housing, providing capital to acquire land or fund the construction of affordable housing projects, or to contribute to grants to enable local non-profit agencies to facilitate the provision of affordable housing. Funds can come from any sources that the municipality identifies, including property taxes or a community amenity program. A Housing Reserve Fund can be used to leverage or support opportunities to create affordable housing that help to achieve the District’s housing goals. Once a housing MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 19 3 Section 904 of the Local Government Act empowers municipalities to identify areas in their zoning bylaw, where increased density would be allowed if certain conditions and/or amenities for a community are provided. Affordable and special needs housing may be included as one of these conditions or amenities. fund is large enough to be able to make grants, municipalities typically set up an application process for providers to be able to apply for a grant. The recommended actions are: ✦Establish a Housing Reserve Fund to assist with the development of non-market housing for special needs groups or other housing priorities. ✦Once the fund is well established, the District could establish a process to determine eligibility criteria, review applications, and provide grants. EXAMPLE: COQUITLAM RESERVE FUND Coquitlam’s Affordable Housing Reserve Fund was a key strategic action in the City’s Affordable Housing Strategy, which was originally adopted in 2007. The Fund, which has now reached $1.7 million, could be used to support the development of new affordable housing by acquiring and leasing land; reducing development fees and charges; or other types of financial support. Contributions to the fund have come primarily from cash-in- lieu contributions from major developments. No allocations have been made yet from this fund. STRATEGY #12: USE FINANCIAL INCENTIVES TO SUPPORT HOUSING GOALS There are a number of additional financial tools that can be implemented by municipalities to help reduce the capital or ongoing operating costs associated with residential development. The District may wish to consider the development or refinement of such a basket of financial tools that can be selectively used to support housing projects. It is suggested that the package of incentives that is provided reflect the level of contribution to the District’s housing goals that is being proposed by the development. The following financial tools are presented for consideration. WAIVING OR REDUCING FEES Waiving or reducing fees related to permits and approvals is a common tool for supporting affordable housing projects. The District may wish to support developers, market or non-market, who build affordable housing through reductions in the costs associated with fees and permits. The following approach is suggested: ✦Undertake a review of all current fees and costs associated with development permits and approvals and identify a list of possible fee reductions where a project supports the District’s housing goals. ✦Prepare a policy that identifies different tiers of cost savings, depending on the extent of the contribution towards affordability or other housing goals. For example, when a project contributes 10% of total units or cash equivalent towards affordable housing it would receive one level of fee reductions versus when it contributes 20% of total units or cash equivalent when it would receive a more substantial cost reduction. This may be most effective when combined with a density bonus policy as well. PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS Municipalities can also assist with long-term financial assistance approaches such as property tax exemptions or reductions for eligible projects for a period of time. For three years, the District implemented a Town Centre Investment Incentive Program that used property tax exemptions as one of a host of benefits MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 20 to facilitate private sector investment in the town centre. There is an opportunity to apply tax exemptions to non-profit organizations that provide services seen to contribute to the wellbeing of the community. ✦Consider offering municipal property tax exemptions for a fixed period of time, and as part of a package of incentives. Given the reliance on property taxes as a revenue source, this particular tool should be resigned to those projects that offer the most generous affordable housing contributions. ✦Consider expanding the practice of offering permissive tax exemptions to non-profit housing providers and other related service providers such as emergency shelters, safe houses, or transition homes for women and children fleeing violence. PRIORITY PROCESSING ✦Fast track development applications that help to achieve the District’s housing goals. This may involve assigning a staff person to shepherd selected projects through the review and approval process as well as expediting the application. RELAXATION OF PARKING REQUIREMENTS The reduction in parking requirements is often a considerable financial incentive for new developments. This approach should be restricted to those areas where transit and services are more readily accessible. Maple Ridge’s Town Centre Area Plan include policies that may support reduced residential parking requirements in frequent transit development areas and as a means to facilitate affordable housing. The following action is recommended: ✦The District may consider reductions in parking requirements in the Downtown or other areas near transit and services as part of a package of incentives to encourage the inclusion of affordable, rental housing, or other innovative housing forms that meet the District’s housing goals. MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 21 STRATEGY #13: CONTINUE TO PURCHASE AND LEASE LAND The District has a history of land banking and continues to lease the properties it owns to various agencies, including youth and family emergency housing and supportive housing for people with mental health issues. The District could continue to identify opportunities to purchase land that can be used to support housing projects. The land could be given as a gift or leased at a discount to non-profit housing providers. The following actions are recommended: ✦Continue to review opportunities for strategic land banking and the acquisition of property for housing purposes. ✦Continue to lease District property to non-profits that provide emergency services, community services, or non-market housing. EXAMPLE: ALOUETTE HEIGHTS IN MAPLE RIDGE The Alouette Heights supportive housing project was completed in 2012 in Maple Ridge. The 46-unit development, which is operated by the Alouette Home Start Society, was constructed on land that is leased from the District, with capital and operating funds from BC Housing. The development provides affordable housing and support services to individuals who are from Maple Ridge or those with connections to the community. Photos Credit: CitySpaces Consulting MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 22 INFORMATION AND ADVOCACY Information, outreach, and advocacy are often undervalued, but highly effective areas of practice. By making information available, a municipality can help to raise awareness about the need for affordable housing; encourage other levels of government to increase their support levels or change legislation; and ensure tenants, landlords, builders, and residents are aware of the resources and opportunities that are available and their rights and responsibilities towards achieving livable communities. STRATEGY #14: CONTINUE TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS The District’s Social Planning Advisory Committee continues to work on housing and homelessness. It includes senior staff and Council representation and continues to provide direction in the area of housing priorities. In addition, the District participates in regional housing and planning advisory committees. Actions: ✦Continue to participate in local, regional, and provincial housing tables and initiatives. ✦Continue to develop community-based strategies for responding to homelessness and the needs of at- risk populations. STRATEGY #15: ADVOCATE TO SENIOR GOVERNMENT The District can work in partnership with community networks to raise awareness about critical issues that impact housing choice and affordability. Recommended actions to include: ✦Use municipal networks and opportunities to continue to advocate to senior government for changes to funding, legislation, and taxation improvements. ✦Advocate through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and other groups for changes to taxation and the introduction of incentives to support the development of market and non-market rental housing. ✦Seek increased funding for non-market housing, rent supplements, and related programs that facilitate access to housing for low-income households. ✦Seek increased funding for support services for at-risk seniors and other special needs groups. STRATEGY #16: MAKE INFORMATION AVAILABLE The municipality can communicate housing and related information through its website, information sheets, through mail-outs, and at local events. ✦Use the District website to provide housing information and to promote community resources, government programs, and other initiatives. For example, rental assistance programs (Shelter Assistance for Elderly Renters and Rental Assistance Program for families) or home renovation funds for persons with disabilities (Home Adaptation For Independence program). ✦Prepare a guide or partner with others to prepare a guide for landlords and tenants regarding their rights and responsibilities, including information regarding basic standards of maintenance as well as fire, health and safety requirements. ✦Prepare information sheets on innovative housing forms, alternative ownership models, and other practices to help showcase and encourage innovative approaches. MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 23 STRATEGY #17: ESTABLISH LOCAL ADVISORY GROUPS The Social Planning Advisory Committee (SPAC) advises Council on social planning issues, including housing, in the District. Two additional committees are suggested to help provide advisory services to the District throughout the various stages of HAP implementation. The following actions are recommended: ✦Establish a local builders and developers advisory group to provide input and insight on new policy and regulatory changes and suggest solutions for regulatory roadblocks. It is suggested that the Development Advisory Committee have senior planning staff person at the table. ✦Establish an affordable housing committee to establish eligibility criteria, application process details, and review applications for grant funding from a future housing reserve fund. MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 24 SUMMARY OF TOOLS & ACTIONS The following table summarizes the role of the District in relation to each of the strategies and the implications on policy, regulation, and other action areas. FIGURE 4.1: Summary of Strategies and Actions ACTIONS POLICY & PLANNING REGULATORY & ADMINISTRATIVE FINANCIAL MEASURES PARTNERSHIPS INFORMATION & ADVOCACY 1. Support development of a mix of housing forms ✔✔✔✔ 2. Incentivize medium density development ✔✔✔ 3. Introduce an adaptable housing policy ✔✔✔✔ 4. Create new rental housing ✔✔✔✔ 5. Continue to update secondary suites policies ✔✔✔✔ 6. Expand the garden suites program ✔✔ 7. Maintain rental housing standards ✔✔✔ 8. Support the non-market housing sector ✔✔✔✔ 9. Develop a density bonusing approach ✔✔✔ 10. Introduce a community amenity policy ✔ 11. Establish a housing reserve fund ✔✔ 12. Use financial incentives to support housing goals ✔✔✔ 13. Continue to purchase and lease land ✔ MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 25 ACTIONS POLICY & PLANNING REGULATORY & ADMINISTRATIVE FINANCIAL MEASURES PARTNERSHIPS INFORMATION & ADVOCACY 14. Continue to support local community groups ✔✔ 15. Advocate to senior government ✔ 16. Make information available ✔ 17. Establish local advisory groups ✔ MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 26 5 | IMPLEMENTATION The draft Housing Action Plan is the outcome of community consultation, background research and analysis, as well as research into the policy and practice of benchmark communities. The draft HAP outlines five main goals, 17 strategies, and over 50 specific action items. The detailed steps associated with implementation will be finalized by District staff with direction from Council. A high level implementation approach and timeline is suggested here. PROGRESS UPDATES It is suggested that an annual report to Council be prepared that outlines achievements to date and progress on the actions associated with the HAP. As the data comes available, progress reports should also provide updates on a set of key housing indicators. ACTIONABLE TIMELINE A general timeline is proposed for implementing the HAP. This takes into consideration the complexity of various action items as well as the limited staff or financial resources that are available. The following table sets out recommended time frames for the implementation of the 17 strategies. Short term priorities are considered immediate items that are either urgent or relatively simple to achieve within the coming one or two years. Medium term items will be prioritized in the coming three to five years, while longer terms items will be the focus in the 6 to 8 year time frame. Within each of these strategies, there will be elements that are prioritized in the short, medium, or long terms. These details will be determined by the District over time. Strategies SHORT TERM 1-2 yrs MEDIUM TERM 3-5 yrs LONG TERM 6-8 yrs 1. Support development of a mix of housing forms ✔ 2. Incentivize medium density development ✔ 3. Introduce an adaptable housing policy ✔ 4. Create new rental housing ✔✔ 5. Continue to update secondary suites policies + bylaws ✔ 6. Expand the garden suites program ✔ 7. Maintain rental housing standards ✔ 8. Support the non-market housing sector ✔✔ 9. Develop a density bonusing approach ✔ 10. Introduce a community amenity policy ✔ 11. Establish a housing reserve fund ✔ MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 27 Strategies SHORT TERM 1-2 yrs MEDIUM TERM 3-5 yrs LONG TERM 6-8 yrs 12. Use financial incentives to support housing goals ✔✔ 13. Continue to purchase and lease land ✔✔ 14. Continue to support local community groups ✔✔ 15. Advocate to senior government ✔✔✔ 16. Make information available ✔ 17. Establish local advisory groups ✔ STAFFING & RESOURCES To remain effective and proactive in addressing housing concerns, it is recommended that the District assign the responsibility for the Housing Action Plan to a senior staff person and to assign a Council lead to provide oversight and leadership on this file. MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 28 APPENDIX A Summary of Selected Housing Policies - Maple Ridge Official Community Plan 3-1 Maple Ridge will: a)designate an adequate supply of residential land to accommodate future residents; b)accommodate growth through infill by: i.Promoting a mix of housing types and tenures to support diverse needs (e.g. income and abilities) lifestyles (e.g. age and values), and preferences. Examples include housing for older residents; housing for persons with disabilities; rental and ownership housing; new homeowners and empty nester housing; and ecologically sensitive design; and ii.Developing other strategies as appropriate for meeting the future housing needs of residents. 3-5 Maple Ridge will support Healthy Community Land Use Strategies and community wellness principles by: a)recognizing the link between the provision of a range of housing options and social sustainability; b)promoting affordable housing developments that incorporate access to services through interconnecting roadways, bicycle paths, and pedestrian links; c)promoting activities that contribute to the needs, health, development, and well-being of individuals within the community, as well as the overall community; d)encouraging the provision of an appropriate scale of services at the neighbourhood level; e)promoting diverse, safe and secure neighbourhoods that facilitates neighbourly support, resulting in a healthier, more resilient community; f)encouraging public spaces that offer opportunities for community interaction; and g)promoting affordable housing developments that meet diverse housing needs. 3-8 Maple Ridge will continue to support garden suites as a form of infill in Rural Residential areas. See Zoning Bylaw for more details 3-12 Maple Ridge will continue to support garden suites as a form of infill in Suburban Residential areas. See Zoning Bylaw for more details 3-17 Maple Ridge will continue to support garden suites as a form of infill in Estate Suburban Residential areas. See Zoning Bylaw for more details MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 29 3-18 Maple Ridge will support a range of densities within the Urban Area Boundary. Urban Residential consists of two residential categories with the following characteristics: 1) Neighbourhood Residential – General Characteristics: a)A maximum of one principal dwelling unit per lot and an additional dwelling unit such as a secondary suite or garden suite; b)Density that is based on the current zoning of the property, or surrounding neighbourhood context; c)Single detached dwellings will remain the predominant housing form within neighbourhoods. Other housing forms are possible, subject to compliance with the Neighbourhood Residential Infill policies; d)Is not within a neighbourhood with an Area Plan, a Community Commercial Node, or located on a Major Corridor as illustrated on Figure 4. 2) Major Corridor Residential – General Characteristics: a)Major Corridor Residential is characterized by the following: i.Has frontage on an existing Major Road Corridor as identified on Figure 4 Proposed Major Corridor Network Plan, or has frontage on a road built in whole or part to a collector, arterial, TransLink Major Road, or Provincial Highway standard; ii.May be adjacent to Community Commercial Node, or designated commercial centre. b)Includes ground oriented housing forms such as single detached dwellings, garden suites, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhouses, apartments, or small lot intensive residential, subject to compliance with Major Corridor Residential Infill policies. 3-19 Neighbourhood Residential Infill is permitted subject to compliance with the following criteria: 1) Infill development on a property that is larger than the prevailing lot size of the surrounding neighbourhood or existing zoning of the lot may include the following: a)A possible change in lot size and configuration providing that: i.The proposed lot area and widths should be not less than 80% of the lot area and width prescribed under the predominate or adjacent zoning in the surrounding neighbourhood; ii.The proposed lot configuration is similar to the prevailing lot pattern that exists within the neighbourhood; and iii.The proposed housing form is consistent in scale and massing to that of the surrounding neighbourhood. b)A change in unit type - unit types such as single detached dwellings, secondary suites, garden suites, duplexes and triplexes that resemble a single detached dwelling, with an emphasis on orientation to the street. 2) Neighbourhood Residential infill must be designed to be compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood and will be evaluated against Policy 3-21. 3-20 Major Corridor Residential Infill developments must be designed to be compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood and will be evaluated against the following criteria: a)Building forms such as single detached dwellings, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhouses, apartments, and small lot intensive residential developments subject to Policy 3-21; b)A maximum height of two and one-half storeys with an emphasis on ground oriented units for all developments except for apartments; c)A maximum height of four storeys for apartments; and d)Adherence to Development Permit Guidelines for multi-family and intensive residential developments as outlined in Chapter 8 of the Official Community Plan. MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 30 3-27 Maple Ridge will regularly update its affordable housing strategy to identify specific targets, objectives, opportunities and municipal incentives for affordable, rental, and special needs housing. The affordable housing strategy will be initiated at the discretion of Council and in consultation with the Social Planning Advisory Committee. 3-28 Maple Ridge will encourage partnerships with government and non-government agencies to support the creation of affordable, rental and special needs housing in the community. 3-29 Maple Ridge recognizes that secondary suites and other detached dwelling units in residential neighbourhoods can provide affordable and/or rental housing in the community. Maple Ridge is committed to ensuring that bylaws and regulations are current, and responsive to community issues and needs 3-30 Maple Ridge will consider density bonus as a means of encouraging the provision of affordable, rental and special needs housing, and amenities 3-31 Maple Ridge supports the provision of rental accommodation and encourages the construction of rental units that vary in size and number of bedrooms. Maple Ridge may also limit the demolition or strata conversion of existing rental units, unless District-wide vacancy rates are within a healthy range as defined by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. 3-32 Maple Ridge supports the provision of affordable, rental and special needs housing throughout the District. Where appropriate, the provision of affordable, rental, and special needs housing will be a component of area plans. 3-33 Maple Ridge will encourage housing that incorporates “age-in-place” concepts and seniors housing designed to accommodate special needs MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN - Housing Action Plan (WORKING DRAFT) | May 2014 31 Appendix B – May 22 District Staff and Social Planning Advisory Committee Workshop (2 sessions) notes 7 SUMMARY OF COMMENTS SPAC & Staff Workshops May 22, 2014 MAPLE RIDGE HOUSING ACTION PLAN WHAT WE HEARD The following comments have been summarized and paraphrased from the discussions held with District staff at an interdepartmental meeting and from a special meeting of the Social Planning Advisory Committee (SPAC), both of which were held on May 22, 2014. These comments, along with additional comments provided by Council and the public as part of the open review process, will inform the final draft of the Housing Action Plan. Staff Workshop ✦Safety Issues. Strengthen the language around quality design and safety issues in all new housing, e.g. incorporating Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Principles (CPTED). ✦Infill Housing in Existing Neighbourhoods. Infill housing is addressed in the OCP, where a variety of housing forms are supported. It was noted that there have been several inquiries recently for infill housing on larger lots. Some of the issues noted include lot widths or frontages being a consideration as opposed to just lot sizes and a preference for forms that are similar in character and appearance to a single-family home. The conversation also debated if there is a market for tri-plexes or other low-density detached infill in Maple Ridge and the possibility of removing the requirement to rezone to encourage infill implementation. The issue of infill was noted to be related to the take up of garden suites and that these issues could be considered concurrently. ✦Garden Suites. While Maple Ridge was a regional leader in terms of policy implementation to encourage detached garden suites, there have been very few suites developed. Builders have suggested suites above garages as a suitable form, however staff noted that this is allowed in the Zoning Bylaw on lots greater than 0.4 acre or with lane access. Comments were also raised about the covenant requirement, although the District assists with the preparation of the registered covenant on title/housing agreement requirements. Is it related to the cost of construction? It was noted that garden suites should be a core element of the HAP, acknowledging that, like the infill housing review, more research/consideration is needed to enhance the garden suites program and encourage take up. ✦Design Guidelines. The District needs to develop design guidelines for infill housing, including different innovative forms. For example, courtyard housing, four-plexes, garden suites etc. ✦Modular Housing. To assist with lowering the costs of construction, modular or pre-fab forms could be supported. The use of standard designs, alongside reduced modular housing costs, may further support housing innovation. It was acknowledged that the District’s current zoning does not prevent modular housing construction. ✦Rental Housing. The rental housing that is well managed is usually the housing that is operated by a property management company. Rules need to be established for mixed use buildings. Some consideration needs to be made of the challenges associated with “problem” renters and their rights and responsibilities. The difficulties do not always lie with the landlord alone. Is there a network of landlords that can be consulted? ✦Rental Standards. May need to review/rewrite standards of maintenance bylaw to further enhance issues of safety and conditions. 2 ✦Protecting the Rental Stock. There is a policy in the OCP (3.31) that may limit strata conversion of existing rental units. This should be noted in the HAP, and possibly strengthened. ✦Boarding or Shared Living. Consider a review of the current boarding use definition and regulations. This may result in introducing a new use for boarding and other shared living arrangements (e.g. micro units with own bathrooms and shared kitchens) to create another housing form for youth, seniors or others, but also allow for enforcement of safety standards. ✦Manufactured Home Park Policy. Concerns were raised by staff regarding the redevelopment of manufactured or mobile home parks, and the loss of housing and community for current residents. The District has a detailed Modular Home Park Redevelopment and Tenant Assistance Policy (6.27, 2008) that should be reviewed and then referenced in the HAP. ✦Toolbox of Incentives. What incentives are achievable in the Maple Ridge context? In terms of priority processing, staff workloads may prevent prioritizing more applications. Yet, select or special projects could receive attention and support if the District is a partner or otherwise directly involved. Are there sites/areas where parking relaxations can be implemented? It is important to recognize the market context in terms of density bonusing as an incentive -- while an effective tool, there is a limit to what can be achieved. ✦Community Amenity Policy. Need to clearly set out for Council the implications and approach needed to achieve community amenities. If a District wide policy is implemented, more clarity on approach and language is needed. ✦Affordable Housing Benefits Everyone. Fostering a sense that affordable housing is a community benefit, one that all residents should be proud of and feel is contributing to overall community wellbeing. This includes creating a culture of support and awareness of different types of housing. The HAP should directly state that housing is a community priority that the District should be proud of. ✦Greener Buildings. Energy efficiency and green building requirements to reduce the ongoing costs of housing. ✦Defining Affordability. What is affordable housing? Making sure the definitions are clear to all. SPAC Workshop ✦Definition of Affordable Housing. Need to change the definition to include all households, not only low and moderate income households. ✦Housing Continuum. Need more clarity around the distinction between market and non-market housing, housing for special needs, and low-income housing. ✦Creating a Supportive Culture. Affordable housing - market and non market - enriches our communities, allowing a mix of households to live together. We should increase residents’ appreciation of the benefits of having affordable housing and a mix of housing in all neighbourhoods; and that there are overall savings to a community by having non-market housing. ✦Other Housing Forms. A broader variety of forms are needed to accommodate young people and/or seniors that are looking for alternative options and are facing difficulty getting into the ownership market or finding housing forms that are suitable to their needs and lifestyles. 3 ✦Co-housing. Consider including co-housing as a supported form. This is one that would be suitable for seniors as well, e.g. Eco Village in Yarrow. ✦Live Work. Spaces that could be marketed to young people and artists in particular, creating a community of artists that are interested in live work. ✦Apartments. Need to incentivize the development of apartments and ensure that we are designing buildings that respond to local demand (e.g. larger apartments for seniors to downsize into) and in locations that are accessible to services and amenities. ✦Quality and Design. It was noted that the quality of secondary suites is unsafe and sometimes below standard and new townhouse developments have small rooms with no windows that are used as bedrooms. ✦Cultural Diversity. The vision statement should address cultural diversity in Maple Ridge. Having an understanding and support for immigrant families that live together, as multiple families under one roof. In part, this is a culturally-driven practice that creates a community, but it is also about housing affordability for households trying to secure affordable and suitable housing. Similarly, temporary foreign workers and new immigrants are often unaware of their rights as tenants. The District can assist by communicating about existing programs and resources. ✦Rental Housing. ✦Standards. Its important to address rental housing standards. Standards of maintenance and enforcement approach needs to have more teeth. ✦Garden Suites. An above ground alternative that has not seen very much uptake. ✦Protect Rental Stock. Important to protect new rental housing with the use of covenants on title. ✦Seniors & Persons With Disabilities. The critical situation of an aging population, with challenges associated with dementia, Alzheimers, etc. needs to be made stronger in the document. ✦Adaptable Housing. Township of Langley and other municipalities have been testing adaptable housing requirements in recent years and looking at enhancing them further in anticipation of growing need. ✦Siting and Design. Building design and siting should consider an aging population. For example, the Abbotsford residential care facility with circular paths that prevent seniors with memory challenges from getting lost. ✦BC White Paper on Disabilities. A good reference document. ✦Non-Market Housing. For new projects to be successful, partnerships will be needed. A mix of rental units will also be needed (e.g. market and non-market rental) to make projects viable. Alouette Heights is a good demonstration project of what is possible, if the right mix of support and incentives are available. ✦Advisory Groups. Having advisory groups was supported as these create an opportunity to test policies and initiatives. It was suggested to have a joint meeting once or twice a year between SPAC and the proposed builder/developer advisory group to find out if there are opportunities for partnership. 4 ✦Information & Resources. The District can provide information to existing programs and resources such as the SAFER program for seniors, VanCity’s Downpayment Assistance Program. The District has been making some information available, e.g. SAFERhome Standards Manual, which can be further promoted on the District website. 5 Extended Producer Responsibility for mattresses WHEREAS the Province is transitioning responsibility for end-of-life management of goods to Industry through the use of product stewardship programs as governed by the BC Ministry of Environment Recycling Regulation; AND WHEREAS there is currently no product stewardship program for used mattresses and improperly discarded mattresses have to be disposed of by local government at taxpayers expense; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of British Columbia Municipalities lobby the Provincial Government to require Industry to develop a product stewardship program to adequately address end-of-life management of waste mattresses. 4.3.1 Revisions To The Residential Tenancy Act WHEREAS the Province of British Columbia has enacted the Residential Tenancy Act to provide equal grounds for resolution of issues arising between landlords and tenants and to protect the rights of both landlords and tenants; AND WHEREAS issues continue to arise with respect to landlords’ inability to deal with or evict problem tenants and conversely tenants’ ability to deal with landlords taking advantage of gaps in the legislation; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that UBCM urge the Province of British Columbia to initiate a complete review of the Residential Tenancy Act in order to address gaps within the legislation which adversely impact both landlords and tenants. Ban on Grizzly Bear Hunt WHEREAS the vast majority of hunters do so to obtain food, the general population increasingly opposes any kind of hunting or trapping of fur bearing animals for their fur. Many Coastal First Nations and Global communities are firmly and morally against any kind of hunting of the grizzly bear. Grizzly bear populations are stable and growing in some regions of BC, thus allowing BC to be home to one of the few stable populations of these animals in North America. 48 of the US states have banned hunting these animals and 90% of trophy hunters in BC emanate from the United States. WHEREAS conservation statistics cite limited domestic animal/grizzly confrontation—2 per year—and population management could be maintained through more morally responsive conservation measures. Although there is not a competition between hunting activities and ecotourism, ecotourism does generate more economic activity than the grizzly bear hunt does. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that in order to ensure these animals are there for future generations and to support Eco-Tourism, UBCM support a ban on grizzly bear hunting in BC with an enhanced support for Conservation Officers to deal with problem bears throughout rural BC. District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: June 16, 2014 and Members of Council FILE NO: FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: Workshop SUBJECT: UBCM Resolutions for the 2014 Conference EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Social Planning Advisory Committee (SPAC) has developed a number of resolutions for Council to consider forwarding to the 2014 Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention in September. At the June 4 meeting, it was recommended that four resolutions be forwarded to Council for their consideration. If supported, these resolutions would be forwarded with background information to UBCM by June 30, 2014. The resolutions pertain to current social issues affecting our community. The Committee advocates to senior levels of government when a community need is identified. With the wide array of representation, knowledge and expertise present at the SPAC table, the committee has identified a number of key focus areas to address through advocacy at the UBCM Convention. The attached resolutions reflect an identified community need or gap that impacts the health and safety of the entire community. SPAC recommends that Council support these resolutions and forward them to UBCM to be considered at the 2014 Convention. The role of SPAC is to keep Council informed regarding current community social issues and to make recommendations regarding opportunities to advocate to senior levels of government when a community need is identified. With the wide array of representation, knowledge and expertise present at the SPAC table, the committee has identified a number of key focus areas to address through advocacy at the UBCM Convention. The attached resolutions pertain to current social issues affecting our community and reflect an identified community need or gap that impacts the health and safety of the entire community. SPAC recommends that Council support these resolutions and forward them to UBCM to be considered at the 2014 Convention. RECOMMENDATION: That the proposed resolutions attached to the 2014-06-16 report on UBCM Resolutions for the 2014 Convention be endorsed and forwarded to UBCM for consideration at the Convention. DISCUSSION: a)Background Context: The Social Planning Advisory Committee advocates to senior levels of government when a community need is identified. Through the UBCM resolution process, municipalities are collectively able to present concerns and advocate for changes to service delivery or policy at the senior 4.3.2.1 government level. Although the four resolutions presented by SPAC are very different in nature and range from policy or legislation changes to the addition of services, they all reflect current social issues impacting our community and municipalities across the province. With the wide array of representation, knowledge and expertise present at the SPAC table, the committee has identified and is recommending a number of key focus areas to address through advocacy at the UBCM Convention. One of the most pressing needs in the community is access to community based mental health and addiction outreach services for some of our most vulnerable populations. Both the Housing Planning Table and the Substance Misuse Prevention Committee recognize that vulnerable populations particularly those who are precariously housed and have mental health or substance use issues do not always have access to the types of services that result in better long term outcomes. However, this population continues to be over represented in calls for service to police, ambulance, fire and visits to local Emergency Departments and Detention Centres. The addition of both Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams and Sobering and Assessment Centres would greatly improve outcomes for this population, provide options for treatment, and decrease the number of calls for service to first responders. Therefore, SPAC has recommended that communities across the province have access to ACT teams and Sobering and Assessment Centres in areas of greatest need across the region. Through its involvement on the Substance Misuse Prevention Committee, SPAC has also recommended that legislation governing the Party Bus industry be changed to enhance the safety of the community as a whole and individuals using this service. The negative impacts of the inadequate regulation of this industry have been significant for young people resulting in the death of a local teen. This relatively new industry presents very specific regulatory challenges that require the province to work with operators to develop legislation that will ensure the safety of the community and passengers using the service. The last resolution affects the health and well-being of children and youth in the community. As a focus area of the Community Network, poverty is often considered the root cause of many of the social and health concerns facing Canadians. Children are particularly susceptible to the effects of poverty and these effects can be felt across the lifespan. Currently, the child poverty rate in BC is the highest in the country affecting one in seven children. To mitigate some of the effects of poverty, the Committee has recommended that the provincial government change income exemptions for child support payments for lone parent families currently receiving disability or income assistance. A change in this legislation will result in higher incomes for lone parent families and could result in better outcomes for children currently living in poverty. b)Desired Outcome: That Council support the four resolutions for consideration at the 2014 UBCM Conference. c)Strategic Alignment: Support of this resolution aligns with Safe and Livable Communities. CONCLUSIONS: The Social Planning Advisory Committee recommends that Council forward the attached resolutions to the UBCM for consideration at the 2014 Convention. The resolutions pertain to current social issues affecting our community. With the wide array of representation, knowledge and expertise present at the SPAC table, the committee has identified a number of key focus areas to address 2 through advocacy at the UBCM Convention. Addressing the current community need or gap has the potential to positively impact the health and safety of the community. “Original signed by Shawn Matthewson” _______________________________________________ Prepared by: Shawn Matthewson, Coordinator Social Planning “Original signed by Sue Wheeler” _______________________________________________ Approved by: Sue Wheeler, Director of Community Services “Original signed by Kelly Swift” _______________________________________________ Approved by: Kelly Swift, General Manager, Community Development, Parks & Recreation Services “Original signed by Jim Rule” ______________________________________________ Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer sm Attachments: Proposed 2014 UBCM Resolution: Assertive Community Treatment Teams Proposed 2014 UBCM Resolution: Income Exemption for Child Support Payments Proposed 2014 UBCM Resolution: Party Bus Industry Proposed 2014 UBCM Resolution: Sobering and Assessment Centres 3 UBCM Resolution - Assertive Community Treatment Teams- Maple Ridge Whereas, ACT Teams provide community based support for adults with serious and persistent mental illness and significant functional impairments who have not connected with, or responded well to, traditional outpatient mental health care and rehabilitation services; thereby greatly improving their quality of life, overall functioning and housing stability. And whereas, the intervention of ACT Teams decreases visits to the local Emergency Department, stays in hospital and reduces contacts with police and correction services currently a great demand on municipal resources. Therefore, be it resolved that the provincial government provide additional funding to Health Authorities to provide ACT teams in municipalities across the province where the impact on resources and citizens warrants this type of intervention. Background: Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Teams provide flexible, community-based support for adults with serious and persistent mental illness and significant functional impairments who have not connected with, or responded well to, traditional outpatient mental health care and rehabilitation services. Services include comprehensive assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and support activities. Services Provided: •Service coordination •Crisis assessment and intervention •Psychiatric/Psychological treatment and supports •Psychiatric medication: prescription and management •Services/supports for concurrent substance use disorder •Work-related services •Activities of daily living •Social/interpersonal relationship and leisure-time skill training •Peer support services •Support services •Family-centred services Additionally, the criteria for the Homelessness Partnering Strategy funding have changed and the focus is now on the provision of a Housing First service model. ACT Teams reduce access barriers through an outreach approach, the provision of extended hours of service, and a ‘Housing First’ philosophy. The ‘Housing First’ approach focuses on the idea that a safe and comfortable place to live is an essential first step to coping with mental illness, and that giving people the housing support they need in their communities will reduce the burden on shelters, hospitals and the criminal justice system. ACT teams are the criteria for the Homelessness Partnering Strategy funding has changed and the focus is now on the provision of a Housing First service model. ACT Teams provide an intensive and multi-disciplinary response to a client’s needs. Some of the benefits include: •For the client: improved client quality of life and overall functioning level, housing stability, and active engagement in treatment and rehabilitation services. •For the system: decrease in overall hospital beds days, decrease in Emergency Department (ED) visits for psychiatric needs and ED visits for medical concerns •For the community: reduced contacts with police and corrections services •Visits to the ED are streamlined as ACT teams have the professional credentials to support a patient awaiting a physician’s assessment ; police services are not required at the ED if an ACT team member is able to support the patient •Maintenance of stable housing Currently, there are a number of ACT teams throughout the province managed by different Health Authorities. . Although Fraser Health has a number of ACT teams, equal access to these services is not available across the health region. Therefore, the ability to safely house and support individuals with complex mental health and substance use issues differs across the province. Municipalities without access to these services potentially face greater costs for police services and other emergency services supporting individuals with complex needs. Additionally, local citizens do not have access to the supports and services they need to improve their quality of life. Municipalities across the province should have access to the services provided by ACT teams without funding being removed from current health programs. UBCM Resolution: Income Exemption for Child Support Payments: Maple Ridge Whereas, one out of seven children in BC live in poverty and the poverty rate for children headed by lone-parent families is one of the highest poverty rates of any family type. And whereas, the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation claws back child support payments dollar for dollar although the financial loss to families far outweighs the gains for the Ministry. It is recognized child support payments are the right of the child. Therefore be it resolved that the Provincial Government amend the Employment and Assistance Regulation and the Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Regulation to add an unearned income exemption for child support payments up to $300 per family unit per month. Background: One out of every seven children in BC are living in poverty and the poverty rate for children living in families headed by lone-parents is one of the highest poverty rates of any family type in the province. Since 2002, court ordered child support payments to parents on income assistance are deducted from their income assistance payments dollar to dollar thereby reducing costs to government. It is a fundamental principle of family law that children have a right to support form their parents. The right endures any breakdown in the child’s parent’s relationship and a child of separated parents has the right to receive support from the non-custodial parent. The Supreme Court of Canada has affirmed that child support is the right of the child not the custodial parent. In January 2013, almost 18,000 single parent families received income assistance in BC. Seventy percent of those families received temporary income assistance (the category of assistance with the lowest rates–the base rate for a single parent with one child is $945.58). According to the Ministry of Social Development, approximately 4,000 of these families received child support payments that were then deducted from their income assistance payments dollar for dollar. The Ministry has said it collects approximately 15 million dollars in child support payments which is deducted from the funds provided to income assistance recipients each year. This represents less than 1% of the Ministry’s total budget for income assistance. However, for the 4000 families receiving child support payments this would add an extra $3750 to their annual budget, a significant amount for families living in poverty. The Ministry does not pay the majority of child benefits. The financial support that families receive for children comes from the National Child Tax Benefit. Shelter costs provided through the Ministry increase according to family size, however, income assistance or disability benefits do not increase with the number of children in a family. Families receive minimal support for their children via the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation, yet this Ministry deducts child support payments from the benefits it pays out. Providing an exemption for child support payments would provide additional support to single parent families on income assistance. UBCM RESOLUTION: Party Bus Industry Whereas, there is significant concern around the safety of the party bus industry and contravention of the Motor Vehicle, Liquor Control and Licensing and Passenger Transportation Acts by individual operators it is incumbent on the industry and government to ensure that adherence to applicable regulations particularly as they pertain to the consumption of alcohol by minors be met and that new standards be created to regulate this industry. And whereas, the consumption of alcohol by minors has significant impact on their health and well- being and can result in adverse outcomes in the short and long term; overall community safety can also be significantly impacted by the activities of passengers and operators of party buses when adherence to these regulations is not met. Therefore, be it resolved that the provincial government enact regulations specifically governing the Party Bus Industry to ensure that operators adhere to the Motor Vehicle, Liquor Control and Licensing and Passenger Transportation Acts. BACKGROUND: The Party Bus industry is a relatively new phenomenon in North America. There have been a number of high profile injuries and deaths associated with party buses in the province of British Columbia. The industry is quite unique and current legislation governing transportation of passengers fails to address some of the regulative anomalies associated with party buses. Enforcement of current legislation is also difficult because of the mobility of these parties on wheels. Hundreds of companies and owners provide party bus service in every major city and many smaller communities across Canada. Party buses differ from limousine services in that the buses are not necessarily used for transporting people from one place to another. Rather, they are often driven around without a destination, picking up and dropping off passengers over the span of several hours. Another significant difference: party buses often come with dance floors, which passengers are encouraged to use while the bus is on the road. Obviously, people could easily be injured if they fall while the bus is in motion. Drivers can easily be distracted by the behaviour of passengers making party buses dangerous for other motorists. It would benefit the party bus industry to have regulations in place to ensure that safe operating practices are defined and adhered to. The industry has seen its sales plummet because of the concerns highlighted in the media. Many operators are asking for new regulations to govern the industry. Restaurants and other liquor serving establishments are also asking for this industry to be regulated as they are being impacted by customers who have been over served being dropped off at their establishments. California state legislature passed a new bill in 2013 regulating the Party Bus industry. This bill, known as the Studebaker law, was prompted by the death of a minor named Brent Studebaker who died in a horrific traffic accident after drinking all evening on a party bus. This bill calls for requirements that “the party making a reservation for a party bus or limousine to designate a chaperone, as defined, to be present on any party bus or limousine if (1) their party will include a person who is under 21 years of age and (2) alcohol will be on that bus during the provision of transportation services. The bill would impose certain responsibilities and liabilities upon designate chaperone (designee), driver, and carrier to help ensure that a person under 21 does not consume alcohol on the party bus or limousine. The bill would also provide separate responsibilities for the driver if the chartering party reports that no one under 21 will be present but that alcohol will be provided, or vice versa. Additionally, the bill would impose specified penalties for failure to comply with certain provisions.” The bill was unanimously passed and other states have also amended their current legislation governing the transportation of passengers. In British Columbia, advocates are also asking for specific regulations for this industry. Some of the suggestions include that drivers must verify the age of passengers by seeing their identification, all drivers and operators must undergo a criminal record check and be trained in safety procedures and first aid. The consumption of alcohol by minors impacts the community in many ways but the effects of alcohol on human development whether in utero or during adolescence can be extensive. During adolescence, the consumption of alcohol can affect growth hormones upsetting the body’s normal development of organs, muscles and bones. While the brain is developing, even subtle internal changes caused by drinking can have long-lasting effects on memory and thinking. At this point, research can't determine how severe the side effects will be from heavy drinking during adolescence. The growing adolescent brain can allow an underage drinker to consume larger amounts of alcohol in one sitting. The unusually high alcohol tolerance can lead to binge-drinking, long-lasting high tolerance and alcoholism. The incidents of fatalities and injuries are higher amongst youth consuming alcohol. The brain develops well into a person's twenties explaining why risky behaviors are associated with adolescents; alcohol only serves to intensify those behaviors. There is a need to recognize and regulate an industry that provides a unique service transporting and providing a venue for individuals to celebrate special occasions in. The service relies heavily on young people during celebratory times in their lives like proms, graduations, birthdays, etc. The Party Bus industry and government need to work together to ensure that standards and regulations protect young people and the community at large. UBCM Resolution: Sobering and Assessment Centres Maple Ridge Whereas, there is significant concern for the well-being and safety of individuals who are under the influence or acutely intoxicated on the street or in police custody, there is recognition that first responders and emergency services lack the capacity to safely support these individuals during times of acute intoxication. And whereas, the number of calls for service for individuals who are acutely intoxicated places a heavy burden on first responder and emergency services and without the necessary resources first responders are left with very few options to ensure the safety of these individuals. Therefore, be it resolved that the provincial government provide resources to establish Sobering and Assessment Centres at key locations that are identified by first responders and regional health authorities across the province. Background: Sobering and Assessment Centres are facilities that provide a safe, supportive environment for individuals who are publicly intoxicated, to become sober. There is no physician on site but the staffing includes nurses and addictions trained health care workers. Interventions are geared towards moving clients into treatment interventions and other healthy options utilizing a harm reduction model, which includes abstinence. If medical monitoring and intervention is required individuals are referred to appropriate medical services. Some of the benefits of sobering centers can include: •Provide better care for alcohol-dependent persons and improve health outcomes •Decrease the number of inappropriate ambulance trips to the emergency department (ED) for alcohol-dependent individuals •Decrease the number of inappropriate ED visits for alcohol-dependent individuals •Create a safer alternative to booking individuals arrested for public inebriation •Improve access to other resources along the addiction continuum There are two Sobering and Assessment Centres in the province of British Columbia located in Surrey and Victoria. The Quibble Creek Sobering and Assessment Centre in Surrey provides a safe place for individuals 16 years of age and older to recover from acute intoxication with the support of a team of health-care professionals. Clients with significant psychiatric illnesses, psychosis or who are violent or combative cannot utilize the FH sobering centre service.The short-stay program has the capacity to support 20 to 25 individuals within a 24 hour period. Up to 7,300 individuals could be served annually. The Victoria Sobering and Assessment Centre is a 20 bed facility, offering shelter and assessment of inebriated clients for less than 24 hours. Access to this service can be made through police or hospital referral as well as client walk-in. From 2006 to 2010, there have been at least 18 deaths of individuals who were intoxicated or under the influence while in police custody. In 1998, the death of Frank Paul, a chronic alcoholic and homeless individual who died while in police custody prompted an inquest. One of the recommendations from this inquest was the establishment of Sobering Centres across the province. Similarly, an inquest into the death of Christine Bernadette Miller while in cells in Abbotsford resulted in the same recommendation. Social service agencies, police and health services have called for Sobering Centres to be established at key locations across the province. These low barrier centres provide a safe place for individuals to become sober and to be connected to additional resources. The capacity for municipal police and regional health services to manage the number of calls for service involving individuals under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is becoming increasingly stretched. This population requires access to specialized care available at Sobering and Assessment Centres to ensure that they remain safe and stable while acutely intoxicated. District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: June 16, 2014 and Members of Council FILE NO: FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: Workshop SUBJECT: Albion Community Hall Financing EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: A work item on Council’s Matrix is the exploration of options for a new Albion Community Hall and the financing mechanism. A civic facility in the Albion area was identified as one of the top three priorities in the Amenity Program discussion, and is the only priority that has not been assigned a specific funding source at this time. This report includes a description of funding sources that could be combined to form the financial capacity to fund this project and to contribute to operating costs. If Council wishes to explore this further, more detailed information can be prepared for Council’s consideration. RECOMMENDATION: That staff be directed to prepare a report that outlines costs, funding sources and potential partnerships for the development and operation of a community gathering place in the Albion area. DISCUSSION: a)Background Context: In September 2010 the District of Maple Ridge accepted a donation of about $290,000 for the land and improvements thereon where the Albion Community Hall had been situated. The original Albion Hall was constructed by volunteers in 1923 and was removed in 2010. This donation was made by the Albion Community Club, who had responsibility for operation of the hall, as a legacy to the Albion area. The resolution that was passed at that time committed the District to put these funds toward a community gathering place accessible to the Albion neighbourhood sometime in the future. On June 9, 2014, Council received an update on the first year implementation of the Amenity Program for the Albion area. Although yet to be realized, it is estimated that we can reasonably expect this fund to accumulate nearly $600,000 based on the first year of applications, noting that future applications will contribute additional amounts. Additional financial capacity has also been established through the Gaming Revenue policy that Council put in place in 2011 which includes allocations toward Capital projects. It is possible to direct funding in the range of $300,000 from this source toward a community hall if Council wishes to do so. The policy supports projects that are one time improvements that meet community needs and a community hall in the Albion area would meet these criteria. 4.4 In combination, the above funding sources begin to form the financial capacity to fund the capital cost of the development of a community hall in the Albion Area. It may be that the funding that Council approved toward implementation of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan could assist with operating costs as could a portion of the Albion Amenity fund as it can be used for operating and maintenance in addition to Capital. The Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan supports having a community gathering place in the Albion neighbourhood for social connections and recreation opportunities. At the time that the Master Plan was developed the Albion Community Hall was in use so the recommendation suggested that improvements be made to it. Subsequent investigations determined that the damage to the hall was too extensive and renovation costs could not be supported which has elevated the need for a community gathering place in this neighbourhood. In March 2013, a further public consultation process was held regarding the Albion Area Plan in particular. This process included a public open house and survey regarding the Albion Area Plan Amenities list. The results identified that 75% of respondents see park improvements as a priority for the area, followed by 67% who would like to see more multi- use trails and very close 66% who would like a civic facility such as a community hall as the top three priorities. Funding for current planned parks in the Albion area will occur through Development Cost Charges. If there is a desire for more parks beyond the current standard, we would look to the Amenity fund. Future additions to the trail network will primarily occur as part of new developments. There is currently no funding source specified for a civic facility/community hall in the Albion area. During a recent Council discussion on the Albion Amenity program it was suggested that a process could be undertaken to reaffirm whether an Albion Community Hall is a priority use for the Albion Area Amenity fund. If such a process were undertaken and another project came to the forefront, a funding source other than the Amenity Fee would need to be identified in order to proceed with the future development of a community gathering place in the Albion area. Given the community input to date and the interest that Council has expressed in exploring a Community Hall in the Albion area, staff suggest turning our attention to more deliberate identification of costs, funding sources and potential partnerships to provide Council with the information required to make an informed decision on whether to proceed further. As an example, staff could explore whether there is an opportunity to partner with School District No. 42 on a future park/school site to include a community gathering space. b)Desired Outcome: The intention of this report is to provide Council with some background information on funding mechanisms that could be used for a community hall in the Albion area. c)Strategic Alignment: A community hall offers a gathering place that supports social connections and a sense of community which contributes to a safe and livable community. d)Citizen/Customer Implications: Both the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan and the Albion Amenity Program have identified a civic facility as a priority of citizens in the Albion Area that would provide social and recreation benefits. e)Business Plan/Financial Implications: A preliminary review has identified that the financial capacity is in place to fund the Capital for a community hall in the Albion Area and to contribute to operating costs. If Council is interested in exploring further, the next step would be to explore specific opportunities and to develop a more detailed funding program. CONCLUSIONS: Information provided in this report responds to Council’s request to ex plore options for a new Albion community hall and the financing mechanism. This analysis has determined that the District does have the financial capacity to proceed with such a development and has confirmed that a civic facility such as this is a priority within the Albion area. If Council would like to explore this option further, staff can prepare a report that provides more detailed information for Council’s consideration. “Original signed by Kelly Swift” _______________________________________________ Prepared by: Kelly Swift, General Manager, Community Development, Parks & Recreation Services “Original signed by Trevor Thompson” _______________________________________________ Approved by: Trevor Thompson, Manager, Financial Planning “Original signed by Jim Rule” _______________________________________________ Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer ks 5.1 Please feel free to contact Brant Felker, Gas Tax Program Manager, if you have any questions about CWF or other programs under the Gas Tax Agreement. Brant can be reached by e-mail at bfelker ci ubcm.ca or by phone a ' 250-356-0893. Yours truly, a Rhona Martin LTBCM President Community Works Fund Agreement Page 1 2014-2024 COMMUNITY WORKS FUND AGREEMENT under the ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT ON THE FEDERAL GAS TAX FUND IN BRITISH COLUMBIA This Agreement made as of , 201_1 BETWEEN: District of Maple Ridge (the Local Government) AND The UNION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA MUNICIPALITIES (UBCM) as continued by section 2 of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Act RSBC 2006, c.1, as represented by the President WHEREAS: A. Canada, British Columbia and UBCM wish to help communities build and revitalize their public infrastructure that supports national objectives of productivity and economic growth, a clean environment and strong cities and communities; B. Canada, British Columbia and UBCM have entered into the Agreement setting out the roles and responsibilities of the Parties for the administration of the Federal Gas Fax Fund (GTF) in British Columbia; C. The Agreement provides for delivery of funding that may be received by UBCM from Canada, including interest thereon, through three programs, one of which is Community Works Fund; D. The Agreement sets out the purpose, terms and conditions of the Community Works Fund, and requires that in order to receive Community Works Fund funding, a Local Government must sign a Funding Agreement with UBCM; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises herein, UBCM and the Local Government agree as follows: 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this Community Works Fund Agreement is to set out the roles and responsibilities of the Local Government and UBCM related to any Community Works Fund funds that may be delivered to the Local Government by UBCM: 2. SCHEDULES The following Schedules, originating in whole or part from the Agreement, are attached to and form part of this Community Works Fund Agreement: Schedule A -Definitions Schedule B -Eligible Project Categories Schedule C - Eligible and Ineligible Expenditures District of Maple Ridge -Agreement [AG606-0-Community Works Fund (CWF)] Community Works Fund Agreement Page 2 Schedule D - Reporting.and Audits Schedule E - Communications Protocol 3. ROLE OF UBCM 3.1 UBCM has, pursuant to the Agreement, agreed with Canada and British Columbia to: A. receive GTF funding from Canada and allocate funds so received from Canada pursuant to the Agreement, including allocating Community Works Funds to the Local Government to be spent on Eligible Projects and Eligible Expenditures in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Community Works Fund Agreement; B. report to Canada and British Columbia, including Annual Reports and Outcome Reports, as required by the Agreement; and fulfill other roles and responsibilities as set out in the Agreement. 4. CONTRIBUTION PROVISIONS 4.1 Over the term of this Community Works Fund Agreement, UBCM will pay the Local Government its annual allocation within 30 days of receipt of such funds from Canada. 4.2 Payments under section 4.1 are subject to UBCM receiving sufficient GTF funds from Canada, and Local Government compliance with this Community Works Fund Agreement and any other Funding Agreement under the First Agreement, 4.3 Annual allocation is based on a formula set out in section 3.4 of Annex B of the Agreement. In the first year of this Community Works Fund Agreement, the Local Government will receive $267,109.19 , in two equal instalments which, subject to section 4.2, are expected to be delivered in the month following July 15 and November 15, 2014. 4.4 Annual allocation to the Local Government for all subsequent years under this Community Works Fund Agreement continue to be based on the funding formula set out in the Agreement, but are subject to change by UBCM from the amount set out in section 4.3 due to such circumstances as local government boundary changes and new Local Government incorporations, changes in Census populations and changes in amounts that may be received by UBCM from Canada. 4.5 Timing of payments in subsequent years under this Community Works Fund Agreement to the Local Government by UBCM are subject to change due to any changes in timing of payments to UBCM by Canada. District of Maple Ridge- Agreement [AG606-0-Community Works Fund (CWF)] Community Works Fund Agreement Page 3 5. USE OF FUNDS BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT 5.1 Any GTF funding that may be received by the Local Government and any Unspent Funds, and any interest earned thereon held by the Local Government must be used by the Local Government in accordance with this Community Works Fund Agreement, including specifically Section 6. (Commitments of the Local Government). Any GTF funding that may I by the Local Government and any Unspent Funds, and any interest earned thereon held by the Local Government will be treated as federal funds with respect to other federal infrastructure programs. 6. COMMITMENTS OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT 6.1 The Local Government shall: A. Ensure that any Unspent Funds and any GTF funding received from UBCM, as well as any interest earned thereon are expended and used in accordance with Schedule B (Eligible Project Categories) and Schedule C (Eligible and Ineligible Expenditures). B. Treat any Unspent Funds and any GTF funding received from UBCM, as well as any interest earned thereon as federal funds with respect to other federal infrastructure programs. C. Over the term of this Community Works Fund Agreement, ensure that any Unspent Funds and any GTF funding received from UBCM, as well as any interest earned thereon result in incremental spending as measured by the methodology, which will include a Base Amount, approved by the Partnership Committee. D. Comply with all Ultimate Recipient requirements outlined in Schedule E (Communications Protocol). E. During the term of this Community Works Fund Agreement work to strengthen Asset Management, in accordance with the Asset Management framework developed by the Partnership Committee. F. Invest, in a distinct account, GTF funding received from UBCM in advance of paying Eligible Expenditures.. G. With respect to Contracts, award and manage all Contracts in accordance with the Local Government's relevant policies and procedures and, if applicable, in accordance with the Agreement on Internal Trade and applicable international trade agreements, and all other applicable laws. H. Invest into Eligible Projects, any revenue that is generated from the sale, lease, encumbrance or other disposal of an asset resulting from an Eligible Project where such disposal takes place within five (5) years of the date of completion of the Eligible Project. I. Submit a report to UBCM, in a format acceptable to UBCM, by June 1 in each year, which includes: • GTF transactions of the Local Government for the previous calendar year, in sufficient detail to allow UBCM to produce the Annual Report required by Schedule D (Reporting and Audits); • a declaration from the Chief Financial Officer that the Local Government has complied with all Funding Agreements between it and UBCM; and District of Maple Ridge -Agreement [AG606-0-Community Works Fund (CWF)] Community Works Fund Agreement Paqe 4 • any other information required by UBCM to fulfill its responsibilities under the Agreement, including, but not limited to project outcomes in relation to anticipated program benefits, expenditures made for tangible capital assets, and progress made towards Asset Management improvements. J. Allow Canada and UBCM reasonable and timely access to all of its documentation, records and accounts and those of their respective agents or Third Parties related to the use of any Unspent Funds and any GTF funding, as well as any interest earned thereon, and all other relevant information and documentation requested by Canada or UBCM or its designated representatives for the purposes of audit, evaluation, and ensuring compliance with this Community Works Fund Agreement. K. Ensure that no current or former public servant or public officeholder to whom any post -employment, ethics and conflict of interest legislation, guidelines, codes or policies of Canada applies will derive direct benefit from GTF funding, Unspent Funds and interest earned thereon, unless the provision or receipt of such benefits is in compliance with such legislation, guidelines, policies or codes. L. Keep proper and accurate accounts and records in respect of all Eligible Projects for at least six (6) years after completion of the Eligible Project and, upon reasonable notice, make them available to Canada or UBCM. M. Ensure actions do not establish or be deemed to establish a partnership, joint venture, principal -agent relationship or employer -employee relationship in any way or for any purpose whatsoever between Canada, British Columbia, or UBCM and the Local Government, or between Canada, British Columbia, or UBCM and a Third Party, N. Ensure the Local Government does not represent themselves, including ,in any agreement with a Third Party,* as a partner, employee or agent of Canada, in Columbia or UBCM. O. Ensure that the Local Government will not, at any time, hold the Government of Canada or British Columbia or any of their respective officers, servants, employees or agents responsible for any claims or losses of any kind that they, Third Parties or any other person or entity may suffer in relation to any matter related to GTF funding or an Eligible Project and that they will, at all times, compensate the Government of Canada or British Columbia and their respective officers, servants, employees and agents for any claims or losses of any kind that any of them may suffer in relation to any matter related to GTF funding or an Eligible Project, except to the extent to which such claims or losses relate to the negligence of an officer, employee, or agent of Canada in the performance of his or her duties. P. Ensure that the Local Government will not, at any time, hold UBCM or any of its officers, servants, employees or agents responsible for any claims or losses of any kind that they, Third Parties or any other person or entity may suffer in relation to any matter related to GTF funding or an Eligible Project and that they will, at all times, compensate UBCM and its officers, servants; employees and agents for any claims or losses of any kind that any of them may suffer in relation to any matter related to GTF funding or an Eligible Project, except to the extent to which such claims or losses relate to the act of negligence of an officer, employee, or agent of UBCM in the performance of his or her duties. Q. Agree that the above requirements which, by their nature, should extend beyond the expiration or termination of this. Agreement will extend beyond such expiration or termination. District of Maple Ridge -Agreement [AG606-0-Community Works Fund (CWF)] Community Works Fund Agreement Page 5 7. TRANSITION 7.1 As of the effective date of this Community Works Fund Agreement, the First Community Works Fund Agreement is terminated. 7.2 Notwithstanding section 7.1, the Parties agree that prior to its termination, the First Community Works Fund Agreement is amended to 'add to section 6.2 of that agreement: Schedule A (Eligible Project Categories and Project Examples); Schedule B (Eligible Costs for Eligible Recipients) and Schedule E (Reporting and Audit). 7.3 Notwithstanding section 7.1, the Parties agree that the survival rights and obligations in Section 6.2 of the First Community Works Fund Agreement (including those added to that section by virtue of Section 7.2), and any other section of the First Community Works Fund Agreement that is required to give effect to that survival section, will continue to apply beyond the termination of the First Community Works Fund Agreement subject to the following: A. Regardless of any wording in the First Community Works Fund Agreement with another effect, Unspent Funds, including interest earned thereon, will, as of the effective date of this Community Works Fund Agreement, be subject to this Community Works Fund Agreement; B. Unspent Funds that fall within the reporting_ period of the 2013_Annual_ Expenditure Report (as defined in the First Community Works Fund Agreement) will be reported by the Local Government to UBCM in accordance with the First Community Works Fund Agreement; C. Unspent Funds that fall within the reporting period that includes January 1, 2014 to the effective date of this Community Works Fund Agreement will be reported by the Local Government to UBCM in accordance with this Community Works Fund Agreement; D. The survival of the reporting obligations under Section 3.2 and section 1.1 of Schedule E (Reporting and Audits) of the First Community Works Fund Agreement extends only until these obligations are fulfilled by. the Local Government for the 2013 reporting year, after which, the reporting obligations under Section 6.1(i) and Schedule D of this Community Works Fund Agreement will apply; and E. Any matters that Section 3.1 (iv) and Schedule G of the First Community Works Fund Agreement would have applied to will be dealt with under Section 6.1(d) and Schedule E (Communications Protocol) of this Community Works Fund Agreement, 8. TERM This Community Works Fund Agreement will be effective as of April 1, 2014 and will be in effect until March 31, 2024 unless the Parties agree to renew. it. In the event where this Community Works Fund Agreement is not renewed, any GTF funding and Unspent Funds, and any interest earned thereon held by the Local Government, that have not been expended on Eligible Projects or other expenditures authorized by this Community Works Fund Agreement as of March 31, 2024 will nevertheless continue to be subject to this Community Works Fund Agreement until such time as may be determined by the Parties. District of Maple Ridge -Agreement [AG606-0-Community Works Fund (CWF)] Community Works Fund Agreement C: 9. SURVIVAL The rights and obligations, set out in Sections 5.1, 5.2 and 6.1 will survive the expiry or early termination of this Community Works Fund Agreement and any other section which is required to give effect to the termination or to its consequences shall survive the termination or early termination of this Community Works Fund Agreement, 10. AMENDMENT The Local Government acknowledges that the Agreement may from time to time be amended by agreement of Canada, British Columbia and UBCM and if and whenever such amendments to the Agreement are made, the Local Government agrees that UBCM may require this Community Works Fund Agreement to be amended to reflect, at the sole discretion of UBCM, the amendments made to the Agreement. Where UBCM requires this Community Works Fund Agreement to be so amended, it will provide to the Local Government notice in writing of the amendments it requires. Such amendments shall from part of this Community Works Fund Agreement and be binding on the Local Government and UBCM thirty (30) days after such notice, unless before then the Local Government elects in writing to give written notice of termination of this Community Works Fund Agreement to UBCM. 11. WAIVER No provision of this Community Works Fund Agreement shalt be deemed to be waived by UBCM, unless waived in writing with express reference to the waived provisions and no excusing, condoning or earlier waiver of any default by the Local Government shall be operative as a waiver, or in any way,limit the rights and remedies of UBCM or Canada. 12. NO ASSIGNMENT This Community Works Fund Agreement is not assignable by the Local Government and the Local Government shall not assign, pledge, or otherwise transfer any entitlement to allocation of funds under this Community Works Fund Agreement to any person and shall upon receipt of any allocation ofJunds hereunder pay and expend such funds thereafter only in accordance with the terms of this Community Works Fund Agreement. District of Maple Ridge -Agreement [AG606-0-Community Works Fund (CWF)] - Community Works Fund Agreement Page 7 13. NOTICE Any notice, information or document provided for under this Community Works Fund Agreement must be in writing and will be effectively given if delivered or sent by mail, postage or other charges prepaid, or by facsimile or email. Any notice that is delivered will have been received on delivery; and any notice mailed will be deemed to have been received eight (8) calendar days after being mailed. Any notice to UBCM will be addressed to: Executive Director 525 Government Street Victoria, British Columbia V8V OA8 Facsimile: 250 356-5119 Email: ubcm@ubcm.ca Any notice to the Local Government will be addressed to: The Corporate Officer at the place designated as the Local Government office. District of Maple Ridge -Agreement [AG606-0-Community Works Fund (CWF)] Community Works Fund Agreement SIGNATURES This Community Works Fund Agreement has been executed on behalf of the Local Government by those officers indicated below and each person signing the agreement represents and warrants that they are duly authorized and have the legal capacity to execute the agreement. District of Maple Ridge Original signed by: Mayor Corporate Officer Signed by District of Maple Ridge on the day of , 201_0 UNION OF BC MUNICIPALITIES Original signed by: Corporate Officer General Manager, Victoria Operations The Community Works Fund Agreement have been executed by UBCM on the day of , 201_ District of Maple Ridge -Agreement [AG606-0-Community Works Fund (CWF)] Community Works Fund Agreement Page 9 Schedule A — Definitions "Agreement" means the Administrative Agreement on the Federal as Tax Fund in British Columbia. "Annual Report" means the duly completed annual report to be prepared and delivered by UBCM to Canada and British Columbia, as described in Schedule D (Reporting and Audits). "Asset Management" (AM) includes planning processes, approaches or plans that support integrated, lifecycle approaches to effective stewardship of infrastructure assets in order to maximize benefits and manage risk. *AM is further described in Schedule F (Asset Management) of the Agreement, and can include: • an inventory of assets; • the condition of assets; • level of service; • risk assessment; • a cost analysis; • community priority setting; • long-term financial planning. "Base Amount" means an amount established over atime-period, reflecting non-federal investments in Infrastructure and against which GTF investments will be measured to ensure that GTF investments are -incremental. - - - -- - - - - --- - - "Chief Financial Officer" means in the case administration responsibility under S. 149 of Regional District, the officer assigned financial Local Govemment Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c.3235 of a municipality, the officer assigned financial the Community Charter, and in the case of a administration responsibility under S. 199 of the "Communications Protocol" means the protocol by which all communications activities related to GTF funding will be delivered as described in Schedule E (Communications Protocol). "Community Works Fund" means the fund provided from the Federal gas tax revenues to be dispersed to local governments based on a percentage of the per capita allocation for local spending priorities in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the Agreement. "Community Works Fund Agreement" means this Agreement made between UBCM and Local Government. "Contract" means an agreement between an Ultimate Recipient and a Third Party whereby the latter agrees to supply a product or service to an Eligible Project in return for financial consideration. "Eligible Expenditures" means those expenditures described as eligible in Schedule C (Eligible and Ineligible Expenditures). "Eligible Projects" means projects as described in Schedule B (Eligible Project Categories). "First Agreement" means the agreement for the transfer of federal gas tax revenues entered into on September 19, 2005 by the Government of Canada, British Columbia and UBCM, with an expiry date of March 31, 2019, as amended. District of Maple Ridge -Agreement [AG606-0-Community Works Fund (CWF)] Community Works Fund Agreement Page 10 "First Community Works Fund Agreement" means the agreement entered between UBCM and Local Government. in order to administer the Community Works Fund under the First Agreement. "Funding Agreement" means an agreement between UBCM and an Ultimate Recipient setting out the terms and conditions of the GTF funding to be provided to the Ultimate Recipient as entered under the First Agreement or the Agreement. "GTF" means the Gas Tax Fund, a program established by the Government of Canada setting out the terms and conditions for the administration of funding that may be provided by Canada to recipients under section 161 of the Keeping Canada's Economy and Jobs Growing Act, S.C. 2011, c. 24 as amended by section 233 of the Economic Action Plan 2013 Act, No. 1, S.C. 2013, c. 33, or any other source of funding as determined by Canada. "Ineligible Expenditures" means those expenditures described as ineligible in Schedule C (Eligible and Ineligible Expenditures). "Infrastructure" means municipal or regional, publicly or privately owned tangible capital assets in British Columbia primarily for public use'or benefit. "Local Government" means a municipality as defined in the Community Charter (SBC 2003] Chapter 26, a regional district as defined in the Local Government Act [RSBC 1996] Chapter 323, and the City of Vancouver as continued under the Vancouver Charter.[SBC 1953] Chapter 55. "Outcomes Report" means the report to be delivered by March 31, 2018 and again by March 31, 2023 by UBCM to Canada and British Columbia which reports on how GTF investments are supporting progress towards achieving the program benefits, more specifically described in Schedule D (Reporting and Audits). "Partnership Committee" means the Committee required to be established by the Agreement to govern the impJementation of the Agreement and further described in Annex C of the Agreement. "Party" means Canada, British Columbia or UBCM when referred to individually and collectively referred to as "Parties". "Third Party" means any person or legal entity, other than Canada; British Columbia, UBCM or an Ultimate Recipient, wh'o participates in the implementation of an Eligible Project by means of a Contract. "Ultimate Recipient" means a Local Government. "Unspent Funds" means Funds (as defined by the First Agreement) that have not been spent towards an Eligible Project (as defined under the First Agreement) prior to the effective date of the Agreement. District of Maple Ridge -Agreement [AG606-0-Community Works Fund (CWF)] Community Works Fund Agreement Page 11 Schedule B — Eligible Project Categories Eligible Projects include investments in Infrastructure for its construction, renewal or material nhancement in each. of the following categories: e A. Local roads, bridges — roads, bridges and active transportation infrastructure (active transportation refers to investments that support active methods of travel. This can include: cycling lanes and paths, sidewalks, hiking and walking trails). B. Highways —highway infrastructure. C. Short -sea shipping —infrastructure related to the movement of cargo and passengers around the coast and on inland waterways, without directly crossing an ocean. D. Short -line rail —railway related infrastructure for carriage of passengers or freight. E. Regional and local airports — airport -related infrastructure (excludes the National Airport System). F. Broadband connectivity —infrastructure that provides Internet access to residents, businesses, and/or institutions in Canadian communities. G. Public transit —infrastructure that supports a shared passenger transport system which is available for public use. H. Drinking water —infrastructure that supports drinking water conservation, collection, treatment and distribution systems. I. Wastewater —infrastructure that supports wastewater and storm water collection, treatment and management systems. J. Solid waste —infrastructure that supports solid waste management systems including the collection, diversion and disposal of recyclables, compostable materials and garbage. K. Community energy systems —infrastructure that generates or increases the efficient usage of energy. L. Brownfield Redevelopment — remediation or decontamination and redevelopment of a brownfield site within Local Governments boundaries, where the redevelopment includes: • the construction of public infrastructure as identified in the context of any other eligible project category under the GTF, and/or; • the construction of Local Government public parks and publicly -owned social housing. M. Sport Infrastructure —amateur sport infrastructure (excludes facilities, including arenas, which would be used as the home of professional sports teams or major junior hockey teams (e.g. Western Hockey League)). N. Recreational infrastructure —recreational facilities or networks. District of Maple Ridge -Agreement [AG606-0-Comm"nit y Works Fund (CWF)] Community Works Fund Agreement Page 12 O. Cultural infrastructure — infrastructure that supports arts, humanities, and heritage. P. Tourism infrastructure — infrastructure that attract travelers for recreation, leisure, business or other. purposes. Q. Disaster mitigation — infrastructure that reduces or eliminates long-term impacts and risks associated with natural disasters. Eligible Projects also include: R. Capacity building —includes investments related to strengthening the ability of Local Governments to develop long-term planning practices. Note: Investments in health infrastructure (hospitals, convalescent and senior centres) are not eligible. District of Maple Ridge -Agreement (AG606-0-Community Works Fund (CWF)] Community Works Fund Agreement Page 13 Schedule C — Eligible and Ineligible Expenditures 1. ELIGIBLE EXPENDITURES 1.1 Eligible Expenditures of Ultimate Recipients will be limited to the following: A. the expenditures associated with acquiring, planning, designing, constructing or renovating a tangible capital asset, as defined by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and any related debt financing charges specifically identified with that asset; B, for capacity building category only, the expenditures related to strengthening the ability of Local Governments to improve local and regional planning including capital investment plans, integrated community sustainability plans, life -cycle cost assessments, and Asset Management Plans. The expenditures could include developing and implementing: -studies, strategies, or systems related to asset management, which may include software acquisition and implementation; -training directly related to asset management planning; and, -long-term infrastructure plans. C.-the expenditures directly -associated with joint communication activities and with federal project signage for GTF-funded projects. 1.2 Employee. and Equipment Costs: The incremental costs of the Ultimate Recipient's employees or leasing of equipment may be included as Eligible Expenditures under the following conditions: • the Ultimate Recipient is able to demonstrate that it is not economically feasible to tender a contract; • the employee or equipment is engaged directly in respect of the work that would have been the subject of the contract; and • the arrangement is approved in advance and in writing by UBCM. 1.3 Administration expenses of UBCM related to program delivery and implementation of this Agreement, in accordance with Section 9 (Use and Recording of Funds by UBCM) of Annex B (Terms and Conditions). District of Maple Ridge -Agreement [AG606-0-Community Works Fund (CWF)] Community Works Fund Agreement e14 2. INELIGIBLE EXPENDITURES The following are deemed Ineligible Expenditures: A. project expenditures incurred before April 1, 2005; B. project expenditures incurred before April 1, 2014 for the following investment categories: -highways; -regional and local airports; -short-line rail; -short-sea shipping; -disaster mitigation; -broadband connectivity; -brownfield redevelopment; -cultural infrastructure; -tourism infrastructure; -sport infrastructure; and -recreational infrastructure. C. the cost of leasing of equipment by the Ultimate Recipient, any overhead costs, including salaries and other employment benefits of any employees of the Ultimate Recipient, its direct or indirect operating or administrative costs of Ultimate Recipients, and more specifically its costs related to planning, engineering, architecture, supervision, management and other activities normally carried out by its staff, except in accordance with Eligible Expenditures above; D. taxes for which the Ultimate Recipient is eligible for a tax rebate and all other costs eligible for rebates; E. purchase of land or any interest therein, and related costs; F. legal fees; and G. routine repair and maintenance costs. District of Maple Ridge -Agreement [AG606-0-Community Works Fund (CWF)] Community Works Fund Agreement Page 15 Schedule D —Reporting and Audits 1. REPORTING Reporting requirements under the GTF will consist of an Annual Report and an Outcomes Report that will be submitted to Canada and British Columbia for review and acceptance. The reporting year is January1st to December 31st 1.1 ANNUAL REPORT By September 30th of each year, UBCM will provide to Canada and British Columbia an Annual Report in an electronic format deemed acceptable by Canada consisting of the following in relation to the previous reporting year: Financial Report' Table: The financial report table will be submitted in accordance with the following template. 181 For the 2014 Annual Report this means the amount reported as unspent by UBCM the 2013 Annual Expenditure Report (as defined under the First Agreement). 182 For the 2014 Annual Report this means the amount reported as unspent by Eligible Recipients (as defined under the First Agreement) in the 2013 Annual Expenditure Report (as defined under the First Agreement). District of Maple Ridge -Agreement [AG606-0-Community Works Fund (CWF)] Community Works Fund Agreement Page 16 Independent Audit or Audit Based Attestation: UBCM will provide an independent audit opinion, or an attestation based on an independent audit and signed by a senior official designated in writing by British Columbia and UBCM, as to: A. the accuracy of the information submitted in the Financial Report Table; and B. that Funds were expended for the purposes intended. Proiect List UBCM will maintain, and provide to Canada and British Columbia a project list submitted in accordance with the following template. Annual Report -GTF Project List Template 1.2 OUTCOMES REPORT By March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2023, UBCM will provide to Canada and British Columbia and make publicly available, an Outcomes Report that will report in aggregate on the degree to which investments are supporting the progress in British Columbia towards achieving the following program benefits: A. Beneficial impacts on communities of completed Eligible Projects; B. Enhanced impact of GTF as a predictable source of funding including incremental spending; and C. Progress made on improving Local Government Asset Management. The Outcomes Report will present performance data and a narrative on program benefits. The partnership committee will develop and approve a methodology for reporting on performance in respect of each of the program benefits 2. AUDITS Canada may, at its expense, carry out any audit in relation to the Agreement, and for this purpose, reasonable and timely access to all documentation, records and accounts that are related to the Agreement and the use of GTF funding, and any interest earned thereon, and to all other relevant information and documentation requested by Canada or its designated representatives, will be provided to Canada and its designated representatives by: • British Columbia and UBCM, as applicable, where these are held by British Columbia, UBCM, or their respective agents or Third Parties; and • Ultimate Recipients where these -are held by the Ultimate Recipient or a Third Party or their respective agents. District of Maple Ridge -Agreement [AG606-0-Community Works Fund (CWF)] Community Works Fund Agreement Page 17 Canada may, at its expense, complete a periodic evaluation of the GTF to review the relevance and performance (i.e. effectiveness, efficiency and economy) of the GTF. British Columbia and UBCM will provide Canada with information on program performance and may be asked to participate in the evaluation process. The results of the evaluation will be made publicly available. Schedule E —Communications Protocol 1. PURPOSE 1.1 The provisions of this Communications Protocol apply to all communications activities related to any GTF funding which may be delivered by Canada, including allocations, and Eligible Projects funded under this Agreement. Communications activities may include, but are not limited to, public or media events, news releases, reports, web articles, blogs, project signs, digital signs, publications, success stories and vignettes, photo compilations, videos, advertising campaigns, awareness campaigns, editorials, awards programs, and multi -media products. 1.2 Through collaboration, the Parties agree to work to ensure clarity and consistency in the communications activities meant for the public. 2. JOINT COMMUNICATIONS APPROACH 2.1 The Parties agree to work in collaboration to develop a joint communications approach that identifies guiding principles, including those related to the provision of upfront project information, project signage, and planned communications activities throughout the year. This joint communications approach will have the objective of ensuring that communications activities undertaken each calendar year communicate a mix of Eligible Project types from both large and small communities, span the full calendar year and use a wide range of communications mediums. 2.2 The Parties agree that the initial annual joint communications approach will be fnalized and approved by the partnership committee within 60 working days following the inaugural meeting of the partnership committee. 2.3 The Parties agree that achievements under the joint communications approach will be reported to the partnership committee once a year, or more frequently as requested by the partnership committee. 2.4 The Parties agree to assess the effectiveness of the joint communications approach on an annual basis and, as required, update and propose modifications to the joint communications approach. Any modifications will be brought to the partnership committee for approval. District of Maple Ridge -Agreement [AG606-0-Community Works Fund (CWF)] Community Works Fund Agreement Page 18 3. INFORM CANADA ON ALLOCATION AND INTENDED USE OF GTF FUNDING FOR COMMUNICATIONS PLANNING PURPOSES . 3.1 UDC M agrees to provide to Canada upfront information on planned Eligible Projects and Eligible Projects in progress on an annual basis, prior to the construction season. The Parties will agree, in the joint communications approach, on the date this information will be provided. The information will include, at a minimum: Ultimate Recipient name; Eligible Project name; Eligible Project category, a brief but meaningful Eligible Project description; amount of Funds being used toward the Eligible Project; and anticipated start date. 3.2 The Parties agree that the above information will be delivered to Canada in an electronic format deemed acceptable by Canada. This information will only be used for communications planning purposes and not for program reporting purposes. 3.3 The Parties agree that the joint communications approach will define a mechanism to ensure the most up-to-date Eligible Project information is available to Canada to support media events and announcements for Eligible Projects, 4. PROJECT SIGNAGE 4.1 The Parties and Ultimate Recipients may each have a sign recognizing their contribution to Eligible Projects, 4.2 At Canada's request, Ultimgte Recipients will install a federal sign to recognize federal funding at Eligible Project site(s). Federal sign design, content, and installation guidelines will be provided by Canada and included in the joint communications approach. 4.3 Where British Columbia, UBCM or an Ultimate Recipient decides to install a permanent plaque or other suitable marker with respect to an Eligible Project, it must recognize the federal contribution to the Eligible Project(s) and be approved by Canada. 4.4 The Ultimate Recipient is responsible for the production and installation of Eligible Project signage, or as otherwise agreed upon. 4.5 British Columbia or UBCM agree to inform Canada of signage installations on a basis mutually agreed upon in the joint communications approach. 5. MEDIA EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR ELIGIBLE PROJECTS 5.1 The Parties agree to have regular announcements of Eligible Projects that are benefiting from GTF funding that may be provided by .Canada. Key milestones may be marked by public events, news releases and/or other mechanisms. 5.2 Media events include, but are not limited to, news conferences, public announcements, official events or ceremonies, and news releases. 5.3 A Party or an Ultimate Recipient may request a media event. District of Maple Ridge -Agreement [AG606-0-Community Works Fund (CWF)] Community Works Fund Agreement Page 19 5.4 Media events related to Eligible Projects will not occur without the prior knowledge and agreement of the Parties and the Ultimate Recipient. 5.5 The Party or Ultimate Recipient requesting a media event will provide at least 15 working days' notice to the other Parties or Ultimate Recipient of their intention to undertake such an event. The event will take place at a mutually agreed date and location. The Parties and the Ultimate Recipient will have the opportunity to participate in such events through a designated representative. The Parties will each designate their own representative. 5.6 The conduct of all joint media events and products will follow the Table of Precedence for Canada as outlined at http://www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/ceem- cced/prtcl/precedence-eng.cfm. 5.7 All joint communications material related to media events must be approved by Canada and recognize the funding of the Parties. 5.8 All joint communications material must reflect Canada's policy on official languages and the federal identity program. 6. PROGRAM COMMUNICATIONS 6.1 The Parties and Ultimate Recipients may include messaging in their own communications products and activities with regard to the GTF. 6.2 The Party or Ultimate Recipient undertaking these activities will provide the opportunity for the other Parties and Ultimate Recipient to participate, where appropriate, and will recognize the funding of all contributors. 6.3 The Parties agree that they will not unreasonably restrict the other Parties or Ultimate Recipient from using, for their own purposes, public communications products related to the GTF prepared by a Party or Ultimate Recipients, or, if web -based, from linking to it. 6.4 Notwithstanding Section 5 (Communications Protocol), Canada retains the right to meet its obligations to communicate information to Canadians about the GTF and the use of funding through communications products and activities. 7. OPERATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS 7.1 The Ultimate Recipient is solely responsible for operational communications with ' respect to Eligible Projects, including but not limited to, calls for tender, construction, and public safety notices. Operational communications as described above are not subject to the federal official language policy. 7.2 Canada, British Columbia, UBCM or the Ultimate Recipient will share information promptly with the Parties should significant emerging media or stakeholder issues relating to an Eligible Project arise. The Parties will advise Ultimate Recipients, when appropriate, about media inquiries received concerning an Eligible Project. District of Maple Ridge -Agreement [AG606-0-Community Works Fund (CWF)] Community Works Fund 20 8. COMMUNICATING SUCCESS STORIES British Columbia and UBCM agree to facilitate communications between Canada and Ultimate Recipients for the purposes of collaborating on communications activities and products including but not limited to Eligible Project success stories, Eligible Project vignettes, and Eligible Project 3tart4o4nish features. 9: ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS Recognizing that advertising can be an effective means of communicating with the public, a Party or an Ultimate Recipient may, at their own cost, organize an advertising'or public information campaign related to the GTF or Eligible Projects. However, such a campaign must respect the provisions of this Agreement. In the event of such a campaign, the sponsoring Party or Ultimate Recipient agrees to inform the other Parties of its intention, and to inform them no less than 21 working days prior to the campaign launch. District of Maple Ridge -Agreement [AG606-0-Community Works Fund (CWF)] 1 District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: June 16, 2014 and Members of Council FILE NO: FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: Workshop SUBJECT: Notification from Metro Vancouver regarding the City of Pitt Meadows Proposed Regional Growth Strategy Amendment for the North Lougheed Planning Area EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On May 26, 2014, the District of Maple Ridge received notice from Metro Vancouver that they have received a request from the City of Pitt Meadows to amend the Regional Growth Strategy (RGS). The proposed amendments relate to a Special Study Area identified on the Land Use Designation Map and as such, are Type 3 amendments as defined in Section 6.3.4 of the RGS. A Type 3 Amendment requires an affirmative 50%+1 weighted vote of the GVRD Board at each reading of the bylaw. A Regional Public Hearing is not required for a Type 3 Amendment to the RGS. The proposed amendments include the following changes to the RGS: The re-designation of 9 hectares of designated General Urban lands to Mixed Employment; The re-designation of 31 hectares of designated Agricultural lands to General Urban and Mixed Employment; An extension to the Urban Containment Boundary for the above noted amendments; and The removal of the Special Study Area overlay on the lands proposed for re-designation. As part of the required notification for RGS amendments, the District of Maple Ridge has been invited to provide written comments on the proposed amendments by Thursday June 26, 2014. RECOMMENDATION: That the report titled “Notification from Metro Vancouver regarding the City of Pitt Meadows Proposed Regional Growth Strategy Amendment for the North Lougheed Planning Area” dated June 16, 2014 be received as information; and That a letter be sent to the City of Pitt Meadows reiterating the request that the issues associated with the impact of site-generated traffic on the existing road network, including Meadow Garden Way be addressed at an early stage of the site development through a detailed Site Traffic Impact Study. DISCUSSION: a)Background Context: The City of Pitt Meadows has requested an amendment to the RGS to permit land use designation changes and an extension to the Regional Urban Containment Boundary for the North Lougheed 5.2 2 Planning Area. The Metro Vancouver staff report provides a detailed overview of the components of the application, but key aspects include: The re-designation of nine hectares of land designated General Urban to Mixed Employment; The re-designation of 31 hectares of designated Agricultural lands to General Urban and Mixed Employment; An extension to the Urban Containment Boundary for the above noted amendments; and The removal of the Special Study Area overlay on the lands proposed for re-designation. The proposed RGS amendments are not as a result of a development proposal or plan for the area by the City. In addition, the subject site was removed from the Agricultural Land Reserve in July 2013, subject to the following conditions: The requirement to develop and implement a traffic calming plan for Old Dewdney Trunk Road that is acceptable to the Agricultural Land Commission; The development of a framework for the beneficial use of the top-soil removed from the excluded lands; The construction of the North Lougheed Connector Road in the alignment approved by the Commission; and The consolidation of the lands on the north side of the North Lougheed Connector, covenants to protect agricultural land on the north side and financial contributions to improve agriculture in other parts of the City (as offered by the City of Pitt Meadows). Pursuant with the legislation, all member municipalities have 30 days to provide comments to Metro Vancouver, which results in the June 26, 2014 deadline. If a member municipality does not provide written comments within that period, Metro Vancouver will deem that the municipality has no objections or concerns with the proposed amendment. b)Metro Vancouver Staff Report The staff report prepared by Metro Vancouver provides an analysis on the proposed amendments against various sections and policies of the Regional Growth Strategy. In general, the report concludes that there is support for the proposed amendments based on the following: A statement relating to the subject area was identified in the City of Pitt Meadows Official Community Plan as part of their Regional Context Statement, identifying that the City may, in the future, seek to amend the urban containment boundary and land use designations in order to enable limited commercial development on the north side of the Lougheed Highway. The proposed amendments will create more Mixed Employment lands and as such, will eliminate the potential for residential development within the proposed Urban Containment Boundary expansion. The lands have been excluded from the Agricultural Land Reserve, with conditions imposed by the Commission. The Commissions decision was based in part of their belief that there will be an overall benefit to agriculture with the construction of the North Lougheed Connector Road. The North Lougheed Connector Road will assist in the movement of goods and people in the region by providing improved access to the Golden Ears Bridge, improve traffic flow at the intersection of Harris Road and the Lougheed Highway and remove traffic from Old Dewdney Trunk Road. 3 The City of Pitt Meadows indicated their intentions to change the land uses within the subject area and requested that a Special Study Area overlay be included on the RGS Land Use Map. In addition, the Metro Vancouver staff report identifies that the new North Lougheed Connector Road will be required to be added to the Major Road Network (MRN) and a portion of Old Dewdney Trunk Road will need to be removed. Translink will have to grant approval for both changes to the MRN. c)District of Maple Ridge At the January 20, 2014 Council Workshop, Council gave consideration to the City of Pitt Meadows Official Community Plan Amendment for the subject lands. The Council Resolution was: “That the issues associated with the impact of site-generated traffic on the existing road network, including Meadow Garden Way be addressed at an early stage of the site development through a detailed Site Traffic Impact Study.” Similar to the North Lougheed Planning Area, the Albion Flats is also identified as a Special Study Area in the Regional Growth Strategy. This identification was included in the District’s Official Community Plan in 2006 and was therefore included in the preparation of the Regional Growth Strategy. Many of the same conditions and requirements for amending the underlying Regional land use (Agriculture) and removing the Special Study Area overlay identified in the Pitt Meadows application will also apply to the District following Council’s approval of a revised Concept Plan or completion of an area plan for the Albion Flats. d)Citizen/Customer Implications The proposed Type 3 Amendment to the RGS will permit the redesignation of land and the extension of the Urban Containment Boundary. The District of Maple Ridge is on record of requesting that the City of Pitt Meadows require that a detailed Site Traffic Impact Assessment be conducted at an early stage of the site development. This recommendation remains. e)Alternatives If Council has any concerns related to the City of Pitt Meadows proposed amendments to the RGS, it is recommended that a letter be sent to Metro Vancouver outlining those concerns. CONCLUSION: The proposed amendments by the City of Pitt Meadows to the Regional Growth Strategy are a Type 3 Amendment, which requires the affirmative vote of 50%+1 weighted vote of the GVRD Board at each reading of the bylaw. A Regional Public Hearing is not required for a Type 3 Amendment. Metro Vancouver requires written comments by member municipalities within 30 days, in this case by June 26, 2014. This report provides an overview of the proposed amendments and recommends that a letter be sent to the City of Pitt Meadows requesting that a detailed Site Traffic Impact Study be undertaken at an early stage of the development. 4 Given that the absence of written comments to the Region will conclude that the member municipality has no concerns or objections with the proposed amendments, no response to Metro Vancouver is required. “Original signed by Christine Carter” for _______________________________________________ Prepared by: Jim Charlebois, MURP, MCIP, RPP Manager of Community Planning “Original signed by Christine Carter” _______________________________________________ Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP, RPP Director of Planning “Original signed by Frank Quinn” _______________________________________________ Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng GM Public Works & Development Services “Original signed by Jim Rule” _______________________________________________ Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer Appendix A . APPENDIX A 0 Metro Vancouver 2040: 3naping our future Amendment Request from Pitt Meadows~ North Lougheed Planning Area Regional Planning and Agriculture Committee Meeting Date: May 9, 2014 Page 2 of 7 The request consists of: • re -designating nine hectares of designated General Urban lands to Mixed Employment; • re -designating 31 hectares of designated Agricultural lands to General Urban and Mixed Employment; • a corresponding extension of the Urban Containment Boundary; and • removal of the Special Study Area overlay on the Agricultural lands proposed for re - designation (Attachment 1). This is a Type 3 minor amendment, requiring a regional growth strategy amendment bylaw receiving an affirmative 50%+1 weighted vote by the Metro Vancouver Board at every reading, including adoption, to proceed. A draft version of this report and its attachments were presented to the Regional Planning Advisory Committee at its April 11, 2014, as required by the RGS Procedures Bylaw. The Regional Planning Advisory Committee had no comments. DISCUSSION The Proposed Amendment Pitt Meadows was conducting planning work in relation to the North Lougheed Planning Area during the development of Metro 2040. A request was made to designate the area a Special Study Area to signify Pitt Meadow's intention to alter the existing land use at some time after the adoption of the regional growth strategy. A land use study for the North Lougheed Planning Area undertaken by the municipality was received by Pitt Meadows Council in July 2011. Concept "C" from this study formed the basis for a subsequent Agricultural Land Reserve exclusion application, Official Community Plan amendments and the Metro 2040 amendment request. There is no active development application at this time. Concept "C" contemplates development on the site in the form of up to 600,000 square feet of retail development and 1,851,000 square feet of mixed employment development. No specific development entitlements or concepts are presented as part of this application. The accompanying Official Community Plan amendments speak to potential land uses on the site. The Mixed Employment areas in Pitt Meadow's OCP would be defined as follows: "Permits light industrial, business park, commercial, office and other employment related uses, particularly those uses that benefit from visual exposure along the Lougheed Highway and North Lougheed Connector. Uses may include hotels and conference centres. Agricultural supporting activities, such as food processing, agricultural learning or teaching facilities, museum farm, and the distribution of agricultural products may be located along the North Lougheed Connector, taking advantage of the proximity to agricultural land. This designation excludes residential development." Pitt Meadows Rationale The Pitt Meadows staff reports providing the rationale for this proposed amendment are attached (Attachment 2). The primary rationale for development of the site is to provide revenue that can Greater Vancouver Regional District - 371 Metro Vancouver 2040r Shaping our Future Amendment Request from Pitt Meadows — North Lougheed Planning Area Regional Planning and Agriculture Committee Meeting Date; May % 2014 Page 3 of 7 . fund the North Lougheed Connector Road. The North Lougheed Connector Road would run west from the Golden Ears Bridge and connect (via a new interchange) with the Lougheed Highway near Harris Road. The City of Pitt Meadows sees this as a critical piece of infrastructure to alleviate congestion along the Lougheed Highway and on Old Dewdney Trunk Road for the benefit of the local agricultural community. The,City of Pitt Meadows does not have the necessary funds to construct the North Lougheed Connector Road and it has been determined that allowing development to proceed in the North Lougheed Planning Area will provide the necessary funds to construct it. Agricultural Land Commission Report and Decision An application to exclude the 33 ha of Agricultural lands in the North Lougheed Planning Area from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) was made, based on Concept "C", and it was considered by the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) in July, 2013 (Attachment 3). The ALC approved the request to exclude the lands and concluded: "that in this case the paramount criterion is encouraging farming on agricultural land in collaboration with other communities of interest through enabling traffic calming on Old Dewdney Trunk Road... Enabling farming to operate effectively in a substantial area of Pitt Meadows outweighs the need to preserve farmland in the much smaller area to the south of North Lougheed Connector Road." The ALC approved the application subject to several conditions; 1. The requirement to develop and implement a traffic calming plan for Oid Dewdney Trunk Road that is acceptable to the ALC. 2. The development of a framework for the beneficial use of the top -soil removed from the excluded lands. 3. The construction of the North Lougheed Connector Road in the alignment approved by the Commission. 4. As offered by the City of Pitt Meadows, the consolidation of lands on the north side of the North Lougheed Connector, covenants to protect agricultural land on the north side of the North Lougheed Connector, and financial contributions to improve agriculture in other parts of the City. Metro 1040 Considerations Analysis of the proposal based on the relevant sections of Metro 2040 is presented below, structured by Metro 2040 goal and consideration of the Special Study Area overlay. Goal 1 Contain urban development within the Urban Containment Boundary A core concept of Metro 2040 is that all future population and employment growth can be contained within the existing urban area. Maintaining and protecting the Urban Containment Boundary is crucial to realizing all of the goals of Metro 2040. While this amendment request entails extension of the Urban Containment Boundary, the City of Pitt Meadows Regional Context Statement clearly signals that Pitt Meadows anticipated requesting this amendment with the following statement: "The OCP does support limited commercial development along the north side of the Lougheed Highway and east of Harris Road, outside of the Town Centre. This is a historical Greater Vancouver Regional District - 372 Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our Future Amendment Request from Pitt Meadows — North Lougheed Planning Area Regional Planning and Agriculture Committee Meeting Date; May 9, 2014 Page 4 of 7 designation, and it acknowledges the economic potential of the Lougheed Highway through the community. While no decision has been made at this point, the City may, in the future, choose to propose amending the regional land use designations and urban containment Boundary encompassed by the Special Study Area shown on Map 12 of the RGS. Otherwise, the OCP does not anticipate any additional regionally significant non-residential major trip generating uses within Pitt Meadows." This statement was also present in Pitt Meadows' previous Regional Context Statement. Therefore, although the proposed amendment will compromise the Urban Containment Boundary, the request was anticipated and Pitt Meadows' Regional Context Statement asserts that the municipality does not anticipate other non-residential major trip generators out of centre. Risk of proliferation of subsequent associated Metro Vancouver 2040 amendments When considering an expansion to the Urban Containment Boundary, it is important to consider whether accepting this request will lead to additional requests to expand the Urban Containment Boundary. In this case, there does not seem to be a significant risk of associated amendments. The proposal is tied to a specific need, the construction of the North Lougheed Connector Road, which has long been identified and studied in Pitt Meadows, Pitt Meadows' policies for protecting and supporting agriculture land are strong, as a significant portion of the City's land base is agricultural. Locate Major Trip Generating Uses in Urban Centres Goal 1 of Metro 2040 also contains actions directing growth to Urban Centres, in particular major non-residential trip generating land uses. The Pitt Meadows Regional Context Statement provides some guidance about its Urban Centre. It acknowledges that its Urban Centre will be more locally focused and that, given the layout of the Urban Centre; it is not suitable for large-scale commercial development or other major trip generating uses. The recent Metro Vancouver Board accepted Regional Context Statement also states that there would be a forthcoming amendment request to accommodate large-scale retail development outside of its Urban Centre. While Pitt Meadows' Urban Centre may not be able to accommodate large-scale commercial development, the regional goal is to discourage these types of uses outside of Urban Centres. This is also reinforced in Metro 2040 Strategy 2.1, where major commercial development outside of Centres is also discouraged. Goal 2 Support a diverse regiona! economy ' Metro 2040 strategy 2.1 is to support a diverse regional economy and provide employment close to where people live. The proposal supports some of the actions under this strategy in terms of increasing employment diversity and providing additional employment opportunities in Pitt Meadows. However, it does not align with some of the actions under Metro 2040 strategy 2.1 to focus major commercial development in Urban Centres. These actions are meant to further reinforce the regional policies in Goal 1 regarding the location of major trip generating uses. Protect the supply of industrial land Strategy 2.2 seeks to protect industrial land in the region. The proposal creates more Mixed Employment land, which is a regional land use designation created under the Metro Vancouver strategy 2.2 — in part to protect the supply of industrial land. The definition proposed for Mixed Employment is consistent with the requirements of Metro 2040. Given the lack of a specific development proposal and the openness of the definition to allow non -industrial uses, there is no assurance that this proposal will lead to increased industrial development; however, it does amend Greater Vancouver Regional District - 373 Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our Future Amendment Request from Pitt Meadows — North Lougheed Planning Area Regional Planning and Agriculture Committee Meeting Date; May 91 2014 Page 5 of 7 the land use to ensure that this will not be a location for residential development, which is not permitted in the Mixed Employment designation. Protect the supply of agricultural land and promote agricultural viability An important strategy under Goal 2 of Metro 2040 is to protect the supply of agricultural land and promote agricultural viability. Metro 2040 action 2.3.4 clearly states that Metro Vancouver will not alter an Agricultural designation if that land is still in the ALR. This action demonstrates the important relationship between Metro Vancouver and the ALC in terms of mutually supporting the protection of agricultural lands. in this case, the lands were excluded from the ALR, and the ALC concluded that this exclusion, while resulting in a loss of some agricultural land, results in an overall benefit for agriculture through improvements to transportation infrastructure. These improvements, the ALC concluded, will help improve agricultural viability more broadly in Pitt Meadows. As long as all of the conditions that the ALC set are met, approving this amendment should be a net benefit to the regional goals for agriculture. In particular, the conditions to consolidate the properties to the north of this proposal and to provide funds for agricultural infrastructure will be significant regional benefits. Goal 5 Support the safe and efficient movement of vehicles for passengers, goods and services. The regional intentions of Metro 2040 strategy 5.2 are the safe and efficient movement of goods and people in the region. The transportation infrastructure improvements that this proposal facilitates will support the intentions of this strategy. The traffic calming along Old Dewdney will be a benefit to agricultural operations in the area and increase efficiency for farm vehicles operating in that corridor. The North Lougheed Connector Road will increase the safe and efficient movement of goods and passengers in the region by providing optimized access to the Golden Ears Bridge, improving traffic flow at the intersection of Harris Road and the Lougheed Highway, and removing traffic from Old Dewdney Trunk Road. Special Study Areas Special Study Areas are locations established in Metro 2040 that identify where, prior to the adoption of Metro 2040; a municipality expressed an intention to alter the existing land use, and was anticipating a future regional land use designation amendment. The impact of the Special Study Area overlay is that it makes any change in regional land use designation and associated Urban Containment Boundary adjustments a Type 3 amendment (50%+1 voting threshold), as opposed to what would otherwise be a Type 2 amendment (2/3 voting threshold and a regional public hearing). Special Study Areas do not alter the underlying regional land use designations or the considerations that should be made regarding regional benefits and costs of the proposal. The City of Pitt Meadows expressed interest in having the North Lougheed area be designated as General Urban and Mixed Employment in March 2010 prior to Metro 2040's adoption, in the "anticipation of the important role the study area lands play within the city and in recognition of the impact future road infrastructure will have on the area". However, given the fact that the lands were still in the ALR, and the planning for the area was not complete, the regional land use designation was left as Agricultural with a Special Study Area overlay. Since that time, Pitt Meadows has completed their planning studies, initiated the process to implement them through OCP amendments, and has successfully worked to have thellands excluded from the ALR. Greater Vancouver Regional District - 374 Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our Future Amendment Request from Pitt Meadows — North Lougheed Planning Area Regional Planning and Agriculture Committee Meeting Date: May 9, 2014 _ Page 6 of 7 Major Road Network (MRN) Old Dewdney Trunk Road is part of the Major Road Network (MRN), which in this case is administered by TransLink. In order to implement a traffic calming plan, the portion of Old Dewdney Trunk Road would need to be removed from the MRN. Additionally, the North Lougheed Connector, if constructed, would need TransLink's permission to be added to the MRN. This decision has not been made but it is Metro Vancouver staff's understanding that Pitt Meadows has initiated discussions with TransLink. Meeting the ALC's conditions and construction of the North Lougheed Connector cannot proceed until TransLink has approved changes to the MRN. ALTERNATIVES 1. That the GVRD Board: a) Initiate the regional growth strategy amendment process for the City of Pitt Meadows' proposed amendment for the North Lougheed Planning Area; b) Give I" reading of Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1202, 2014; c) Give 2"d reading of Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1202, 2014; and d) Direct staff to notify affected local governments as per Metro Vancouver 2040. Shaping our Future section 6.4.2. 2. That the GVRD Board not proceed with a regional growth strategy amendment bylaw, and thereby decline the requested RGS amendment. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS There are no financial implications for any of the alternatives presented. REGIONAL PLANNING IMPLICATIONS The proposed amendment to Metro 2040 is a Type 3 minor amendment. If the Metro Vancouver Board approves Alternative 1, initiates the amendment, and gives 15t and 2"d reading to RGS Amendment Bylaw No. 1202, 2014 (Attachment 4), notification will be sent to affected local governments, a notice will be placed on the Metro Vancouver website and an opportunity for all to comment will be provided. The intent would be to return to the Board in July 2014 with an opportunity to consider comments received and adoption of the Bylaw. SUMMARY /CONCLUSION The City of Pitt Meadows has requested an amendment to Metro 2040 to re -designate Agricultural land to a combination of Mixed Employment and General Urban and to amend the Urban Containment Boundary, These Agricultural lands are designated as a Metro 2040 Special Study Area. Pitt Meadows, as part of this overall proposal, is also asking to re -designate some existing General Urban areas to Mixed Employment. All of these requests are Type 3 minor amendments to Metro 2040, requiring a regional growth strategy amendment bylaw receiving an affirmative 50%+1 weighted vote by the Board at every reading, including adoption, to proceed. There is no specific development proposal accompanying this request. The request is based on planning work undertaken by Pitt Meadows to assess how the City of Pitt Meadows could finance Greater Vancouver Regional District - 375 Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our Future Amendment Request from Pitt Meadows- North Lougheed Planning Area Regional Planning and Agriculture Committee Meeting Date: May 9, 2014 Page 7 of 7 the construction of the North Lougheed Connector Road to relieve congestion and better serve local agriculture. The ALC excluded the subject properties from the ALR and concluded that "enabling farming to operate effectively in a substantial area of Pitt Meadows outweighs the need to preserve farmland in the much smaller area to the south of North Lougheed Connector Road". The regional costs of this proposal are the expansion of the Urban Containment Boundary, the location of a major trip generating use outside of the Pitt Meadows Urban Centre and the loss of Agricultural land. The regional benefits of this proposal are increased agricultural viability in the area, increased land available for employment, and greater transportation efficiency for passengers and goods. Given Pitt Meadows' long -identified need to construct the North Lougheed Connector Road, the extensive planning work that has been undertaken, and the regional benefits that the road will enable, staff recommend Alternative 1, that the proposed amendment should proceed. Attachments (Doc. #9301518): 1. Proposed RGS Land Use Designation and UCB Amendments - Regional Growth Strategy Amendments for Pitt Meadows — Map. 2. North Lougheed Planning Area Official Community Plan Amendments — City of Pitt Meadows Council in Committee Report dated December 3, 2013. 3. Application to Exclude Land from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) — Minutes of Resolution #204/2013 — Agricultural Land Commission, 4. Greater Vancouver Regional District — Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1202, 2014. 9301505 Greater Vancouver Regional District - 376 Attachment 1 metrovancouver semnces auo sownotu ro A LIVABLE REGION Proposed RGS Land Use Designation and UCB Amendments Regional Growth Strategy Amendments for Pitt Meadows - Expand the Urban Containment Boundary (UCB) (30.64 hectares) Agricultural to General Urban (9.84 hectares) -Agricultural to Mixed Employment (20.81 hectares) General Urban to Mixed Employment (9.41 hectares) Produced by Metro Vancouver January 31, 2014 Curr>kfrt ignuNona Oban Ctntairnwnt Boundary AgfrcuPivset Gral Urban Su ci Site Regional Growth Strategy Designations N 0 350 S00 Meters A '� Agrialtural Conservatlon _ industrial - 'Mixed 'Rural General Urban Containment i � , i N & Recreation 'Employment Urban ❑Boundary (UCaj Attachment 2 GiTY OF PIT I MEADOWS COUNCIL (N COMMlTiEE REPORT Ta: Chief Administrative Officer File No: From: Acting Director of BylawJPoiicy No: 2635- Operations and 2013 Development Services Date: December 3, 2013 Subject: North loughmW Planning Area Official Community Plan Amendments RECOMMENDATIONS: THAT Council: A. Grant First and Second Reading #o Bylaw No. 2635-2013 to amend the Official Community Plan; AND B. in accordance with Section 882(3)(c) of the Local Government Act, refer the proposed bylaw to the Provincial Agricultural Commission; AND C. 5chedule a Public Hearing for the January 21�, 2414 Regular Meeting of Council; OR D. Other. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S COMMENTS: 04-DeG2013#116034v1 -7 - Greater Vancouver Regional District - 378 North Lougheed Planning Area Official Community Plan Amendments z PURPUSE: To advise Council of proposed amendments to the Official Community Plan to change the land use designations for the North Lougheed Planning Area from "Agricultural" and "Highway Commercial" to "Mixed Employment" and "Highway Commercial" to plan for the future development of the area. BACKGROUND: and Use The North Lougheed Planning Area consists of approxima#ely 50 hectares and is located northeast of the intersection of Harris Road and the Lougheed Highway. The area Is bounded by Hams Road to the west, the Lougheed Highway to the south and Meadow Gardens Way to the east. The northern boundary of the site approximately parallels the northern boundary of the Meadow Gardens Golf Course and the proposed North Lougheed Connector. The planning area is designated within the Official Community Ptan as Highway Commercial and Agricultural. The OCP supports highway -oriented commercial development along the Lougheed Highway in the planning area, as shown in red and blue stripes. ]rigors 1: Location of the Planning Area and OCI' Land Use Designations #116051v1 Greater Vancouver Regional District - 379 North Lougheed Planning Area Official Communi Plan Amendments a A small portion of the area designated as commercial is zoned for commercial use, but the majority of the area Is zoned agricultural. The predominant land use is agricultural with the exception of a veterinanaii clinic and the Ramada hotel complex near the Lougheed Highway / Harris Road intersection. The Park House, a structure that is on the City's Heritage Register, is also located in the Planning Area. Access and Traffic The area is currently accessed from the Lougheed Highway, from Harris Road and from Meadow Gardens Way. Properties along the Lougheed Highway have driveway access to the highway. The Province controls road access and intersections along the Lougheed Highway. Schedule 4A of the OCP shows a proposed arterial road that links the Lougheed Highway to Golden Ears Way. This route was included in the OCP to relieve congestion on Old Dewdney Trunk Road for the benefit of the local agricultural community. The proposed arterial (the North Lougheed Connector), shown as a yellow dotted line in Figure 2, physically frames the northern boundary of the study area and is one of the key drivers behind the land use study and the recently approved ALC land exclusion application. Figure 2: OGP Urban Highway Network and proposed North Lougheed Connector i�i 16051v1 Greater Vancouver Regional District - 380 North Lougheed Planning Area Official Commun Metro Vancouver Plan Amendments 0 The area south of the proposed With Lougheed Connector is identified as a Special Study Area in the Regional Growth Strategy (RGS). Special Study Areas are locations where, prior to the adoption of the RGS, a municipality has expressed an intention to alter the existing land use, and is anticipating a future regional land use designation amendment. The City of Pitt Meadows expressed this interest to Metro Vancouver in March 2010, in anticipation of the important role the study area lands play within the city and in recognition of the impact future road infrastructure will have on the area. Amending a regional land use within .a Special Study Area is a minor amendment under section 6.3.4 of the RGS, which, will require a 50%tplus-1 weighted vote of the Metro Vancouver Board. No regional public hearing is required. Recent Application History On July 5tt', 2011, Council received the final "City of Pitt Meadows North Lougheed Land Use Study" from AECOM, consultants. The study was the culmination of several months of study, workshops with Council and public and stakeholder consultations on the future of an area north of the Lougheed Highway and east of Harris Road. It was referred to the Agricultural Advisory Committee, the Economic Development Corporation and the Agricultural Land Commission for feedback on planning and land use issues. The objectives of the land use study were to identify an optimal land use mix that considers and balances market demands, transportation demands, and the protection of agricultural land. Other objectives of the study included creating pedestrian connections; supporting agriculture; creating an iconic entry point and, identity for the City. AECOM produced three different development concepts after analysis, stakeholder engagement and a consultation process. In September 2012, the City of Pitt Meadow forwarded an application to the Agricultural Land Commission to remove just over 33 hectares of land from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) in the. North Lougheed Planning Area. This application was based on "Concept C" as presented in the AECOM report, which involved the removal of all of the North Lougheed Study Area )arid from the ALR. "Concept C" also contemplated the development of this area for commercial uses. A public hearing was held on September 17th, 2012 in accordance with the application requirements of the Agricultural Land Commission Act, In August 2013, the Agricultural Land Commission approved the exclusion of 33 hectares of ALR land with conditions including a traffic -calming strategy for Old Dewdney Trunk Road. #116o51v1 -10 Greater Vancouver Regional District - 381 North Lougheed Planning Area Official Community Plan Amendments s POLICY: There are a number of OCP policies that provide direction regarding the North Lougheed Planning Area. The following summarizies these policies: Chapter 3, Regiona! Context Statement The OCP addresses the possibility of future development within Chapter 3, Regional Context Statement, The Regional Context Statement affirms that: "White no decision has been made at this point, the City .may in the future, depending on the final location of the proposed North Lougheed Connector, choose to amend Schedules 1 (ALR), 2 (Green Zone), and 3A (Urban Land Use) to make land between this corridor and the Lougheed Highway available for non-residential urban uses subject to the amendment of the LRSP if necessary." This same statement has been carried over to the newly drafted Regional Context Statement which has just been accepted by the Metro Vancouver Board, Chapet 4.7, Commercial 4.7.1 General Commercial Development b) A wide range of commercial businesses is encouraged, but a distinction should be maintained between the types of retail and services that are permitted in established commercial areas: Commercial uses which serve regional population and require greater parking considerations are encouraged to locate in Highway Commercial areas adjacent to Lougheed Highway and major arterial roads; 4.7.3 Lougheed Highway Corridor a} Developers of commercial areas adjacent to the Lougheed Highway will be required to provde acomprehensively-designed parking and traffic flow plan prior to rezoning of properties; b) The City encourages limiting vehicular access points along the Louhgeed Highway between Harris Road and Meadows Gardens Way and supports consolidation of ownership and comprehensive development of the land to achieve this objective; c) The City encourages the development of the North Lougheed Commercial Area in a comprehensively planned manner that will provide a consistently high quality of building and landscape design and that recognizes the present and anticipated future needs of retailers and related commercial uses; #116o51v1 Greater Vancouver Regional District - 382 North Lougheed Planning Area Official Community Plan Amendments s Chapter 4.8, Industrial 4.8.1 Protection of Industrial Land b) The City supports expansion of its industrial base as long as this can generally be accomplished with no net loss to the City's current inventory of agricultural lands or productivity; c) Industrial and business park uses that will achieve higher employment and land use densities are encouraged; Chapter 4.9, Transportation 449016344 North Lougheed Connector Last paragraph in Section: Depending on the final location of the proposed North Lougheed Connector, additional land may be available for further commercial / industrial development between this corridor and the Lougheed. However, portions of this land are currently in the Agricultural Land Reserve and the Green Zone. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Early in 2013, G,P, Rollo and Associates completed an assessment of commercial development potential in Pitt Meadows in order to explore no such development might change the nature of property tax revenue distribution between non-residential and residential tax payers in future years. The analysis concluded that development of the proposed business employment lands in the North Lougheed Area, in combination with the South Bonson industrial lands, could significantly shift the Pitt Meadows property tax base such that revenue from non-residential property taxes would surpass residential property tax revenues by 2022 and account for 53% of the municipal tax base by 2027. In the immediate future, the municipality will incur costs associated with the more detailed planning work performed to insure the proper development of the North Lougheed Planning Area and the construction of the North Lougheed Connector. There are two decision packages in the 2014 Business Plan that relate to the North Lougheed Planning Area. They are: 1. The North Lougheed Area Plan; and 2. The Old Dewdney Trunk Road Trafl<c-Calming Plan. REGIONAL WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN: The development of additional land for commercial purposes in Pitt Meadows will increase the amount of waste produced by the City. Commercial businesses are #1160biv1 Greater Vancouver Regional District - 383 North Laugheed Planning Area Official Community Plan Amendments � responsible for their own garbage collection and recycling. Therefore, the future develapment of the North Lougheed Planning Area will have no impact on The City's waste management plan. Commercial businesses and private seciar haulers are managed under Metro Vancouver's Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan. DISGUSSION: Official Gammuniiv Plan Amendments Staff is recommending an amendment to the OCP to redesignate the approxima#ely 50 hectares that make up the North Lougheed Planning Area from Agricultural (33 hectares and Highway Commercial (17 hectares) to Mixed Employment and Highway Commercial. The proposed amendments to the OCP are consistent with "Concept C", which was presented in the final AECOM report for the North Lougheed Study Area. Mixed Employment areas totaling 3�.3 hectares are proposed to be located on the western and eastern thirds of the area, with 17.Q hectares of Highway Commercial in the cen#re third. There is also be a proposed 2.3 hectare "flex" area of both designations along the Lougheed Highway that could accommodate either land use category, depending on markef conditions. A buffer area is located between the residential subdivision to the east and potential develapment to the west. i=figure 3: The North Lougheed Planning Area with Proposed Mixed Employment and Highway Commercial Land Use Designations �116051v1 -'(3 - Greater Vancouver Regional District - 384 North Lougheed Planning Area Official Community Plan Amendments a M€xed Emplovment Land Use Designation "M€xed E111ployment0 is a new OCP Eand use des€gnation. The definition has been tailored to flit the vision of development for the North Lougheed Planning Area; specifically, for an area that will benefit from high vehicular visibility and from the proximity of farmlands to the site. The new designat€on is defined as follows: "Permits Ifght industrial, business park, commercial, office and other employment related uses, particularly those uses that benefit from visual exposure along the Lougheed Highway and North Lougheed Connector. Uses may include hotels and conference centres. Agricultural supporting activities, such as food processing, agricultural learning or teaching facilitles, museum farm, and the distribution of agricultural products may be located along the North Lougheed Connector, taking advantage of the proximity to agricultural land, This designation excludes residential development " This def€ninon of "Mixed Employment" is consistent with the Regional Growth Strategy's definition of "Mixed Employment", which is defined as: "Mixed Employment areas are intended for industrial, commercial and other employment related uses to help meet the needs of the regional economy. They are intended to continue to support the planning function of Urban Centres and Frequent Transit Development Areas." The Regional Growth Strategy identifies Surrey, the Township of Langley, Burnaby, Richmond and Coquitlam as having Mixed Employment areas. Richmond is the only City amoung these that has a Mixed Employment Land Use designation within their Official Community Plan (adopted earlier this year). Areas identified as Mixed Employment in the Regional Growth Strategy contain a number of OCP land use designations and permit a wide range of commercial uses. For example, Surrey's OCP land use designations within the regional Mixed Employment area includes industrial, and the corresponding zoning permits industrial uses, warehouses, offices, and some retail / commercial. Coquitlam's OCP designations include Industrial, Highway Retail Industrial, and General Commercial, and zoning permits light Industrial uses, retail, services, and restaurants. Highway Commerical "Highway Commercial" is an existing OCP land use designation. !t applies to Meadowtown Centre. Staff recommend an update to the definition to emphasize that retail / commercial use does not necessarily have to be car -oriented. This #11so51v1 Greater Vancouver Regional District - 385 North Lougheed Planning Area Official Community Plan Amendments s update is consistent with the v!siori for the area which would be to encourage a retall shopping area with the potential for more pedestrian activity. SUMRRARYICONCLUStONA Staff recommends amendments to the Official Community Pian that would change the land use designation of the North Lougheed Planning Area from Highway Commercial and Agricultural to Mixed Employment.and Agricultural. After public hearing and third reading of this bylaw, the municipality will submit to Metro Vancouver 'a formal request to amend the Regional Growth Strategy. In the near future, the City must also submit a revised Regional Context Statement to ensure consistency with the OCP and the Regional Growth Strategy. Additlonally, the Local Government Act requires that all plans applying to land in the Agricultural Land Reserve be referred to the Agricultural Land Commission for comment. While the North Lougheed Planning Area has been conditionally removed from the Agricutural Land Reserve, the bylaw will be referred to the Agricultural Land Commission for comment in accordance with the legislation. Following adoption of this bylaw, the City will begin the second phase of planning for the development of this area. Pending funding, this stage will involve detailed work regarding design, road layout, financing, amenities and construction phasing. The second phase will also include an extensive public consultation component that would help to form the development of a North Lougheed Area Plan. Respectfully submitted, 04Awac� r Dana K. Parr Planner Reviewed by: knnAn r e - - ATTACHMENTS: A, Bylaw No. 2635-2013 Approved by: r of Operations and Services #ii&051v1 Greater Vancouver Regional District - 386 CITY OF PITT MEADOWS ATTACHMENT A OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW NO, 2635, 2013 A Bylaw to amend applicable sections of Offiaal Community Plan By{aw No. 2352, 2007 WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2352, 2007;and WHEREAS, the Council of The City of Pitt Meadows has, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act, considered the Official Community Plan amendments in conjunction with: 1. The City of Pitt Meadows Financial Plan, and; 2. The Regional Waste Management Plan NOW THEREFORE, the Council of The City of Pitt Meadows in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. This Bylaw may be cited as the "Gifu of Pitt Meadows Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2636, 2013"; 2. Part 4 Policies, 4.7 —Commercial is amended as follows: a) 4.7.3 Lougheed Highway Corridor —deleting the 1•rrst and second paragraph and replacing it with the following: Certain areas of the Lougheed Highway corridor are available for commercial development, with significant areas within the Agricuffural Land Reserve or designated for industrial use and, to a lesser degree, residential use. The City considers the area east of Harris Road on the north side of the Lougheed Highway that is designated foc commeraal uses as suited to destination retail (e.g. anchor stores and restaurants), lifestyle retail (typically open air °mainstreet" — like development), car oriented retail, or hybrid projects which involve some combination of retail styles, Given its high profile location, high -quality development is expected in terms of both buildings and landscaping. Building and parking placement will be particularly critical in site planning. b) Policies is amended by deleting c} and replacing it with the following: The area designated as Highway Commercial on the north side of the Lougheed Highway east of Harris Road will require the preparation of a comprehensive development plan and development permit area guidelines acceptable to the City prior to the City considering any rezoning applications for lands within the area. Greater Vancouver Regional bistrict - 387 OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT page 2 BYLAW NO, 2636, 2013 3. Part 4 Policies, 4.8 --industrial Is amended as follows: aI Second paragraph is deleted and replaced with the following: As part of ensuring an adequate industrial land supply, the City has designated additional land for industrial use in this OCP under the Business Park designation in the south Harris Road area and also under the Mixed Employment designation on the north side of the Lougheed Highway, ease of Harris Road, as indicated in Schedule 3A. In both cases, a comprehensive development plan is required for this area prior to consideration of rezoning by the City. These plans must address issues such as specific uses and densities, layout, servicing, road network, buffering and building and landscape design standards. b) 4.8.1 Protection of Industrial Land, Policies, e} is deleted and replaced with the following. e) The areas indicated in Schedule 3A that are designated for Business Park and Mixed Employment will require the preparation of a comprehensive development plan acceptable to the City prior to the City considering any rezoning applications for lands within the area. 4. Part 5 Land Use Designations is amended as follows: a) Deleting the definition for Highway Commercial and replacing it with the following: Wighway Commercial Permits retail/comerciaauto-related retail and service, accommodation, food service and hospitality, building supply and recreation facility uses. b) Adding a definition as follows: ,IT1=91-�iT1��, Permits light industrial, business park, commercial and other employment related uses, particularly those uses that benefit from visual exposure along the Lougheed Highway and North Lougheed Connector. Uses may include hotels and conference centres. Agricultural -supporting activities, such as food processing, agricultural learning or teaching facilities, museum farm, and the distribution of agricultural products may be located along the North Lougheed Connector, taking advantage of the proximity to agricultural land. This designation excludes residential development. #116007vI Greater Vancouver Regional District - 388 OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT Page 3 BYLAW NO.2635, 2013 5. Map Schedule 1 is hereby deleted and replaced with Map Schedule 1 as shown on Attachment "A". 6. Map Schedule 3A is hereby deleted and replaced with Map Schedule 3A as shown on Attachment "B°. 7. Map Schedule 3B is hereby deleted and replaced with Map Schedule 3B as shown on Attachment "C 8. City of Pitt Meadows Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2352, 2007 is hereby amended accordingly. READ a FIRST and SECOND time the day of , 2013. PUBLIC HEARING held the day of , 2013. READ a THIRD time the day of , 2013. ADOPTED the day of , 2013. #��soo7�z Greater Vancouver Regional District - 389 ua OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT page 4 BYLAW NO.2535l 2013 ATTACHMENT `A' #116007Y1 Greater Vancouver Regional District - 390 OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2636, 2013 ATTACHMENT`S' N116007v1 Greater Vancouver Regional District - 391 OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW NO* 2636, 2013 ATTACHMENT `C' N11S007v1 Greater Vancouver Regional District - 392 CITY OF P1 I MEADOWS REGULAR CQUNClL F% rVF%T To: Chief Administrative Officer File No: y Fmm» Acting Director of Bylaw/Policy No: 2635 Operations and - 2013 Development Services Dale: January 15, 2014 Subject» North Lougheed Planning Area Regional Growth Strategy Amendment RECOMMENDATIONS; THAT Council: Request for A. Grant Third Reading to Official Community Pian Amendmen# Bylaw No. 2635�2013; AND B. Send a reques# to the Metro Vancouver Board to amend the Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy to change the land use designation of the North Lougheed Planning Area; from "General Urban" and "Agricultural" to `General Urban" and "Mixed Employment" and to extend the Urban Containment Boundary to Include the North Lougheed Planning Area, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S COMMENTS: PURP05E; To advise Council regarding the procedure far requesting an amendment to Metro Vancouver's Regional Growth Strategy. BACKGROUND* According to the Loca! Government Act (Secfion $i36), a municipality's affcial community plan must include a regional context statement (RCS) that identifies the relationship between the official community plan and the Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) and how the OCP is to be made consistent with the RGS over time. The CtVs RCS in turn must be consistent with the rest of the OCP. 16-Jan-20140162240 Greater Vancouver Regional District - 393 North Lougheed Planning Area - Request for Regional Growth Strategy Amendment 2 Because of this relationship, in order to amend the Official Community Plan (OCP) in accordance with the Local Government Act, the City must request of the Metro Vancouver Board a change to the regional land use designations as shown in Metro Vancouver's Regional Growth Strategy (RGS). DISCUSSION: Proposed Amendments to the Regional Growth Strategy Staff recommends that following the public hearing and Third Reading, Council send a request to Metro Vancouver asking for an amendment to their RGS to change the regional land use designation from "General Urban" and "Agricultural" to "General Urban" and "Mixed Employment", consistent with Figure 1 as shown below. The Regional land use category "Mixed Employment' is defined as follows; "Mixed Employment" areas are intended for industrial, commercial and other employment related uses to help meet the needs of the regional economy. They are intended to continue to support industrial activities, and complement and support the planned function of Urban Centres and Frequent Transit ©evelopment Areas." The Regional land use designation "General Urban" is defined as; "General Urban areas are intended for residential neighbourhoods and centres, and are supported by shopping, services, institutions, recreational facilities and parks." ' Most of the Pitt Meadows urban area, including Meadowtown Centre, is designated "General Urban" within the Metro Vancouver RGS. #11622dv1 -116- Greater Vancouver Regional District - 394 North Lougheed Planning Area - Request for Regional Growth Strategy Amendment 3 Figure 1: North Lougheed Study Area Regional Context Map Amendment Procedure Once Metro Vancouver receives the request to amend their RGS, the request is r�efened to who Vancouver regional committees and all municipalities, who are given a minimum of thirty days to respond. Once this period is over, the Metro Vancouver bylaw is considered by the Metro Vancouver Board, granting it First, Second and Third Reading and then consideration of adoption, The area south of the proposed North Lougheed Connector is identified as a Special Study Area in the Metro Vancouver RGS. Special Study Areas are locations where, prior to the adoption of the Metro Vancouver RGS, a municipality has expressed an intention to alter the existing land use, and is anticipating a future regional land use designation amendment, The City of Pitt Meadows expressed this interest to Metro Vancouver in March 2010, in anticipation of the important role the study area lands play within the city and in recognition of the impact future road infrastructure will have on the area. Amending a regional land use within a Special Study Area is a minor amendment under section 6.3.4 of the Metro Vancouver RGS, which will require a 50%-plus-1 weighted vote of the Metro Vancouver Board. No regional public hearing is required. City Staff will need to subsequently prepare a separate OCP amending bylaw for Council's consideration that will incorporate the new land use designations for the North Lougheed Planning Area within the City's RCS, # '116224v1 -11%- Greater Vancouver Regional District - 395 �` n tli��t "�}, � °';; '., S,I { J)vf $ F� ,�3 3 :i, 3..E,a'y �1 { f x E`xfi F- i$�sr: ;� � .�„n sA c, .. ,E,}i� �,i Fi . _. � t .. is - _ '. .. �:i 3, iai� F gz, g,<F �� -t, .s.°2��� i. '�� < x �- t.. t North Lougheed Planning Area - Request for Regional Growth Strategy Amendment 5 Respectfully submitted, Dana K. Parr Planner Reviewed by: _.terdwA Approved by: #i16224v1 Greater Vancouver Regional District - 397 C1TY OF PITT MEADOWS OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW NO, 2635, 2013 A Bylaw to amend applicable sections of Of6ciai Community Plan Bylaw No. 2352, 2007 WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Official Community Pian Bylaw No. 2352, 2007, and WHEREAS, the Council of The City of Pitt Meadows has, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act, considered the Official Community Plan amendments in conjunction with: 1. The City of Pitt Meadows Financial Plan, and; 2. The Regional Waste Management Plan NOW THEREFORE, the Council of The City of Pitt Meadows in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. This Bylaw may be cited as the "City of Pitt Meadows Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2635, 2013", 2. Part 4 Policies, 4.7 —Commercial is amended as follows: a) 4.7.3 Lougheed Highway Corridor —deleting the first and second paragraph and replacing It with the following: Certain areas of the Lougheed Highway corridor are available for commercial development, with significant areas within the Agricultural Land Reserve or designated for industrial use and, to a lesser degree, residential use. The City considers the area east of Hams Road on the north side of the Lougheed Highway that is designated for commercia! uses as suited to destination retail (e.g. anchor stores and restaurants), lifestyle retail (typically open air "mainstreet" — like development), car oriented retail, or hybrid projects which involve some combination of retail styles. Given its high profile location, high -quality development is expected in terms of both buildings and landscaping. Building and parking placement will be particularly critical in site planning. b) Policies is amended by deleting c) and replacing it with the following: The area designated as Highway Commercial on the north side of the Lougheed Highway east of Harris Road will require the preparation of a comprehensive development plan and development permit area guidelines acceptable to the City prior to the City considering any rezoning applications far lands within the area. #118007v1 -120- Greater Vancouver Regional District - 398 OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW NO.2635; 2013 3. Part 4 Policies, 4.8 - fndustrfal is amended as follows: a) Second paragraph is deleted and replaced with the following: As part of ensuring an adequate indusfria! land supply, the City has designated additional land for industrial use in this OCP under the Business Park designation in the south Harris Road area and also under the Mixed Employment designation on the north side of the Lougheed Highway, ease of Harris Road, as indicated in Schedule 3A. In both cases, a comprehensive development plan is required for this area prior to consideration of rezoning by the City. These plans must address issues such as specific uses and densities, layout, servicing, road network, buffering and building and landscape design standards. b) 4.8.1 Protection of Industrial Land, Policies, e) is deleted and replaced with the following: e) The areas indicated in Schedule 3A that are designated for Business Park and Mixed Employment will require the preparation of a comprehensive development plan acceptable to the City prior to the City considering any rezoning applications for lands within the area. 4. Part 5 Land Use Designations is amended as follows: a) Deleting the definition for Highway Commercial and replacing it with the following: Hlohwav Commercial Permits retail/commercial, auto -related retail and service, accommodation, food service and hospitality, building supply and recreation facility uses. b) .Adding a definition as follows: Mixed Employment Permits light industrial, business park, commercial and other employment related uses, particularly those uses that benefit from visual exposure along the Lougheed Highway and North Lougheed Connector. Uses may include hotels and conference centres. Agricultural supporting activities, such as food processing, agricultural learning or teaching facilities, museum farm, and the distribution of agricultural products may be located along the North Lougheed Connector, taking advantage of the proximity to agricultural land. This designation excludes residential development. p11b007v1 Greater Vancouver Regional District - 399 4 OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT Page BYLAW NO.26359 2013 5. Map Schedule 1 is hereby deleted and replaced with Map Schedule 1 as shown on Attachment "A". fi. Map Schedule 3A is hereby deleted and replaced with Map Schedule 3A as shown on Attachment "B". 7. Map Schedule 3B is hereby deleted and replaced with Map Schedule 3B as shown on Attachment "C". 8. City of Pitt Meadows Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2352, 2007 is hereby amended accordingly. READ a FIRST and SECOND time the 17th day of December, 2013. PUBLIC HEARING held the day of , 2013. READ a THIRD time the day of , 2013. ADOPTED the day of , 2013. -122- #116407v1 Greater Vancouver Regional District - 400 OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT Page 4 BYLAW NO.2635, 2013 ATTACHMENT `A' A'l]6007v1 Greater Vancquver Regignal District - 401 OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW NO, 26359 2013 ATTACHMENTS' su eoo7�� -124- GreaterVancouver Regional District - 402 OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT Page 6 BYLAW NO. 2636,2013 ATTACHMENT ` o Greater Vancouver Regional Qistrict - 403 Attachment 3 Y - '. 4. i .y1 33-4940 Canada Way rnab} British Columbia V5G 4K6 66004 660.7000 604 660.7033 . ` .aic.gav beta t August a, 2013 f,, ALC File; # 62848 Gity of Pitt Meadows _._...._ _ Your Fila: 883�5-20�2012-02-8 12007 Harris Road PITT MEADOWS BC V3Y 2135 AfW M* d,n, rVm Grout, Director of Operations and Development Services R�: �IppltcatJan to Eicctt�de Land frorrr ttte Agticuttural Land Reserve (ALRj please find attached the.Minutes of Resolution # 204JZOiB as it re�tes fo the ;';thou®noted application. Youis truly; PROVINQIAL AGRICULTURAL LAN© COMMISSION Kf:�0 Brian Underhill, Executive Dire*. r �ndosure: Minute, of ResolutRon #�O41ZOi3 Greater Vancouver Regional District - 404 ,p1 meeting was held by the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission on July 10, 2013 at the offices of the Commission located at #133 — 4940 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C. as it relates to Application #62948, COMMfSSION MEMBERS PRE$E�1T: Richard Bullacic Jennifer Dysoo Gordon Gillette Bert Miles Jim Johnson Jerry Thibeault Luci la Dempsey Denlse Dowswell Jim Collins Chair Vice -Chair Vice -Chair Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner COMRAISSION STAFF PRHSENT: Tony Pellett Regional Planner Colin Fry Executive Director Exclude lands totalling 33,1 ha from theALR In order to accommodate "Goncept C" from The IVarth Lougheed Land Use Study prepared and presented by the City of Pit# Meadows in 2011, This area Is 16 addition to the 8.9 ha area conditionally approved for exclusion in 2004. . (Application for exclusion submitted pursuant to sectlon 29(1)(a) of the Agdculturat Land 00mmissfon Act) AROPERTY lNFORbIIATION; 7r Owner: Pitt Meadows Shopping Centres Limited Legal: PID; 000=914-967— Lot 20 DL.261 Gp.1 NWD Plan 25999 Location: Harris Road, Pitt Meadows BC Size• 10.8 ha Exclusion area: 3.5 ha 2. . Owner: Pitt Meadows Shopping Centres Limited Legal: PID: 002-155-915- Lot 8 DL.224 Gp.1 NWD Plan 57594 Location: 19489 Lougheed Highway, Pitt Meadows BC t3lze: 0.8 he Exclusion Area: 0.3 ha Minutes of Resolution # 204t2013—ALC Appiibaf'ton # 52948 -16- Greater Vancouver Regional District - 405 Page 2 of 6 3. Owner: Pitt Meadows Shopping Centres Limited Legal: PID: 002405-296—Lot 3 DLs.2241 261, 286 Gp.1 NWD Plan 12040 Location: 19451 119477 Lougheed Highway, Pitt Meadows BC Size: 4.5 ha Exclusion Area: 0.6 ha 4. Owner: #Dream Valley Developments Ltd. Lagain PID: 006483413—Lot 2 DL224 Gp.1 NWD Plan 6457 Location: 19551 Lougheed Highway, Pitt Meadows BC Size: 10.1 ha Exclusion Area: 7.7 ha 5. Owner William Gordon Park Legal: PID: 007,561-229- Lot 1 DLa.261,286 Gp.1 M!W Plan 1792 EXCEPT: Firstly; part shown on Explanatory Plan 1076, Secondly: part shown on Reference Plan 5563, Thirdly: part subdivided by Plan 10039; Fourthly: Parcel'"F" (Reference Plan 4225); Fifthly: part on Statutory Rlght-of-Way Plan 4607: Location: 19401 Lougheed Highway, Pitt Meadows BC Size: 28.6 he Exclusion Area. 9.4 ha 6. ownUS Auliam Gordon Park Legal: PID: 007-561476— Lot 5 DLs.261,286 Gp.1 NVVD Plan 6401 Location: Bonson Road North, Pitt Meadows BC Size: 8.1 ha Exclusion Area: 4.9 he 7. Owner: George Thomas Robertson ovM Legal: PID: 011,375L337--Lot "B° DL261 Gp.1 NWD Plan 8621 except part subdivided by Plan 25999 Location: 12644 Hams Road, Pitt Meadows BC Size: 5.7 ha Excluslon Area: 3.6 ha M9outes of Resolution # 204/2013 -- ALC Application # 52948 -17- Greater Vancouver Regional District - 406 Page 3 of 6 8. Wnee Meadow Gardens Golf Course (1979) Ltd. Legal; Lot [, DLs,2231 224, 246, 286 GpA and of Sec,23 Tp.9 NWD, Plan gcP50365 Locatiion: 19675 Meadow Gardens Way, Pitt Meadows BC Size: 187.5 ha Exclusion Area, 3.1 ha PUBUG Hi=ARiNG Following duly posted and published notices, the City of -Pitt Meadows held a public hearing on September 17, 2012 to allow members of the public an opportunity to be heard on matters related to the proposed application. Twenty persons were recorded as having attended the hearing. The Commission received a copy of the minutes. The Commission also received copies of submissions to the hearing as well as a number of submissions sent directly to the Commission. The majority were opposed to the proposal. Following the public hearing, Pitt Meadows Council authorized the application to be forwarded to the Commission without modification, PRESENTATION TO THE COMMiSSiON On July 16, 2013 representatives of the City of Pitt Meadows met with the Commission at its offices for the purpose of outlining the following rationale and background to the application. The City's presentation focused on the nedd'for traffic calming on Old Dewdney Trunk goad ("ODr), In 1996 the Pitt Meadows Farmers Institute identified a traffic congestion problem impeding farm vehicles. By 2009 the problem was almost 40% greater but there was hope that the opening of the Golden Ears Bridge and the new Pitt River Bridge might provide some relief. Traffic counts shovy that there was some small relief in 2010 but that by 2011 the volumes were higher than ever and that they have remained so even after the opening of the new Port Mann Bridge. Ongoing development of new residential areas in northern Maple Ridge continues to generate more commuter traffic through northern Pitt Meadows, with ODT on the desire line. ODT is currently designated as part of the major road network east to the point where the road forms the Pitt Meadows/Maple Rldgo boundary (at which point it ends without a designated Major Road Network connection to other links). ODT cannot be removed from the Major Road Network unless and until a new, alternative route is in place. Traffic calming will not be possible until then. Golden Ears Way provides a continuous route west through Maple Ridge then south through Pitt Meadows or along the Pitt Meadows / Maple Ridge boundary; thus the only available option for an alternative to ODT Is to develop a route west from Golden Ears Way around the north side of Meadow Gardens Golf Course. On August 25 2010 the Commission gave• approval to the North Lougheed Connector Road ("NLC} subject to conditions. Because the City of Pitt Meadow's has a relatively small population and a t 85% agricultural land base; it has no ability to fund NLC. Neither TrarisLink (which owns Golden Ears Way) nor the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (which is responsible for the Gateway Project, including the proposed Lougheed Highway/Hards Road grade separation) has been willing to share the cost of constructing NLC. The only organlzation which has been prepared to fund the NLC Is Pitt Meadows Shopping Centres Limited, provided it is given the opportunity to develop substantial commercial business opportunities between NLC and the Lougheed Highway. The majority of the members of the Pitt Meadows Agricultural Advisory Committee support the proposed exclusion as the only practical way to achieve the NLC and ODT traffic calming. Minutes of Resolution # 204/2013 — ALG Application # 52948 -18- Greater Vancouver Regional District - 407 Page 4 of 5 The Commission had previously agreed to exclude and for commercial buslnesS use north of the Lpugheed Highway t,.etween,Harris Road and Meadow Giardens Golf Course. In 1985,-€n response to art applidation from Pitt Meadows, the Commission approved the exclusion of a 6.6 ha strip along the north side of Lougheed Highway for commercial business use and an access road, subject to consolidation of farm parcels on the north $lde of the strip. Most of that con solidation has not y6t taken place. In 1989, the Commission approYed an application to move the ALR boundary north to the principol drainage ditch north of the height of land, excluding 2:0 ha from the ALR to aceomntodate expansion of an existing gaYden supply centre.• In 2004, the Commission revisited Ke 1985 decision and allowed commercial business in that area to *expand north to the same drainage ditch subject to the previous consolidation requirements. At this time an area of 8.9• ha remains in the ALR pending farmland consolidation (a ipondillon which would be removed automatically if the current application were to be approved). The City representatives •pointed out that the opportunity to develop substantial comrraerelai business opportunities south of NLC exists only if The Commission is willing to allow the current application stibject to the City's offer of potential benefits to agriculture Including: OQT traffic calming; consolidation of land and covenants to protect agricultural land on the north side of NLC, financial contributions to improve agriculture in Pin Meadows (e.g. drainage improvements); and inclusion of other City -owned lands fhto the ALR. The City representatives also pointed out that the (aria under application has been idehtified as a Special Study Area in the Metro Vancouver's regional. rgfd rth strategy, that the City had prepared a Atorth Lougheed Land Use Study in relation to it, and that in 2012 the Commission had been offered an opportunity to offer comment on a planning basis. The Commission had reviewed the study, notably in relation to the three development concept9 it presented, and concluded that it would be appropriate for Pitt Meadows to consider its options carefully then submit an application in the knowledge that the Commission would reach a decision which might or might not differ, perhaps substantially, from what had been submitted In the application. LEotsu�Try C.aNTExr poR Cao�llsslofa CaN&rpATtvN Section 6 (Pturposes•ofthe ccmmisslon) of -the Agrfcolturaf Land Commis§fan Actstates: 6 The'folloWing are the purposes of the cofnrirission: (aE) to preserve agricultural land; (b) tQ encourage farming on agVOultural land in collaboration with other communities of Interest; and (0) to encourage local govemment!4 first rietons, the government and its agents to enable artd acccimmodate farm use bf agricultural land and uses compatible with agriculture in their -plans, bylaws and pol€ties, COMMISSION CONSIDERATION The Comnrllssion considered the application In the light of information gained from a careful review of -the application Including the record of the public hearing -.and related submissions by persona affacted, the meeting with City represeniativQe, the Agricultural Advisory Committee's support for the proposed exclusion, the previous decis€oris to exclude land from the ALR north of the Lough$ed Highway, the Commission's. July 2010 decision on the North L-otfgheed Connector Road, and the Commission's June 2012 deliberations on the [forth Lougheed Land Use Study submitted by the City of Pitt Meadows. IVilnutes of Resolution # 20412013 � ALC Application # $2948 ,19 Greater Vancouver Regional District - 408 Page 5 of 8 The Commission noted that the sfatisfiCs presented by the City showed clearly that the traffic volumes on ODT have remained high. It had been hoped that much of the increased traffic from residentlal developments in northern Maple Ridge might have been attracted to the Golden Ears Bridge as against the new Port Mann Bridge, which is now also subject to tolling. Traffic statistics prove that any such diversion of traffic has not alleviated the basic problem. The Commission acknowledged the need for the North Lougheed Connector Road but expressed concern that there is no agency responsible for building an essential traffic artery through a small municipality which is not the principal generator of the traffic. The Gateway Project is responsible for upgrading the Lougheed Highway and the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority (TransLink) is responsible for Golden Ears Way, but because neither can readily 4cGoperate with the other to complete a direct link between the two routes it fails to local government to find away of raising the necessaryfunds. in this case the City believes that only feasible source of funds would come from the proposed developer of the lands which would be excluded from the ALR, The Commission concluded that in this case the paramount criterion is encouraging famring on agricultural land in collaboration with other communities of interest through enabling traffic calming on Old Dewdney Trunk Road, The City of Pitt Meadows, through its plans, bylaws and policies has enabled and accommodated farm use of agricultural land and uses compatible with agriculture. Enabling farming to operate effectively in a substantial. area of Pitt Meadows outwelghs the need to preserve farmland in the much smaller area to the south of the North Lougheed Connector Road and west of Meadow Gardens Golf Course. iT WAS MOPED BY: GWall misslorer Collins SECONDED BY: Commissioner Gillette THAT the request for exdusion of the subject (ands from the ALR be approved subject to: 1. fn consultation with the Pitt Meadows Agricultural Advisory Committee and.subject to agreement from Metro Vancouver and the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority as to transfer of Major Road Network status, development of a plan acceptable to the Commission for traffic calming on Old Dewdney Trunk Road west of Sharpe Road, with plan implementation to be commenced as soon as possible after full.completion of the North Lougheed Connector Road; 2. presentation to the Commission of a framework, preferably developed in consultation with the Pitt Meadows Agricultural Advisory Committee, forthe benefidal use of topsoil from lands to be excluded from the ALR and used for non -farm purposes under this decision, or under the previous Commission Resolutions 1085/1985 and 6112004 pertaining to adjacent land north of the Lougheed Highway; (following agreement on the Old Dewdney Trunk Road traffic calming plant, substantial com- mencement and a firm commitment to completion of construction for the orth Lougheed Connector Road on the alignment approved by Commission Resolution # 2591/20/0 within three (3) years from the date of the acceptable traffic calming agreement; and 4. in lieu of the list of conditions under Commission Resolution # 25$i12010, implementation of benefits to agriculture to the satisfaction of the Commission, as offered by Pitt Meadows in its presentation to the Commission. a. consolidation of land on the north side of the North Lougheed Connector Road (including but not limited to reconfiguration of PID.: 012-360-411 to include access to suitable lands within the City of Pitt Meadows), Minutes of Resolution # 204J2013 — ALC Application # 52948 -20- Greater Vancouver Regional District - 409 b. covenants to protect agricultural land on the no, side of the North Lougheed Connector Road; c. financial contributions to improve agriculture in other parts of the City (e.g_ drainage improvements); and d. the potential inclusion of other City -owned lands into the ALR. AND FINALLY THAT this decision does nat relieve the owner or occupier of the responsibility to comply with applicable Acts, regulations, bylaws of the local government, and decisions and orders of any person or body having jurisdiction over the land under an enactment CARRIED Resolution 020412013 hhinutes of Resolution # 2Q4120i3 _ ALC Application # fi2948 -21- Greater Vancouver Regional District - 410 Attachment 4 GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT REGIONAL GROWTH STRATEGY AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1202, 2014 A Bylaw to Amend Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1136, 2010. WHEREAS the Board of the Greater Vancouver Regional District adopted the Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No.1136, 2010 on the 29th day of July, 2011, NOW THEREFORE, the Board of the Greater Vancouver Regional District in open meeting assembled ENACTS as follows: 1. The "Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw Number 1136, 2010" is hereby amended by re -designating parts of the subject site from Agricultural to General Urban and Mixed Employment, extending the Urban Containment Boundary to encompass these areas and re -designating other parts from General Urban to Mixed Employment, as shown in Schedule A of this Bylaw. 2. The official Citation for This bylaw is "Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1202, 2014 This bylaw may be cited as "Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1202, 2014." Read a First time this day of , 2014. Read a Second time this day of , 2014. Read a Third time this day of , 2014. Reconsidered, Passed and Finally Adopted this day of , 2014. Paulette A. Vetleson Corporate Officer Greg Moore Chair Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1202, 2014 Page 1 of 2 Greater Vancouver Regional District - 411 Schedule A - Map of Subject Site RGS Land Use Designation and Urban Containment Boundary Amendments Extend the Urban Containment Boundary N North Redesignate from Agricultural to General Urban �Ougheed Extend the Urban Containment Boundary mitt MeadOWS Redesignate from Agricultural to Mixed Employment ' Redesignate from General Urban to Mixed Employment Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth strategy Amendment Bylaw No, 1202, 2014 9aossia Greater Vancouver Regional District - 412 Page 2 of 2