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1.ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2.ADOPTION OF MINUTES
2.1 Minutes of the December 12, 2017 Special Council Workshop Meeting
3.PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL
4.MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS
5.UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
5.1 Mobility Pricing
5.1.1 Mobility Pricing Independent Commission
Staff report dated January 9, 2018 providing information on mobility pricing and
the Mobility Pricing Independent Commission established by the Mayors’ Council
and TransLink.
5.1.2 Presentation by the Mobility Pricing Independent Commission
•Daniel Firth, Executive Director, Mobility Pricing Independent Commission
•Vincent Gonslaves, Communications and Engagement, Mobility Pricing
Independent Commission Staff
COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA
January 9, 2018
6:00 p.m.
Blaney Room, 1st Floor, City 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. The meeting is live streamed and recorded by
the City of Maple Ridge.
Council Workshop
January 9, 2018
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Note: Items 5.2 and 5.3 were deferred at November 21, 2017 Council Workshop
Meeting
5.2 Business Plan Presentation – Engineering Department
Staff report dated November 21, 2017 providing the Engineering Department
2018-2022 Business Plan
5.3 Active Transportation Advisory Committee/ Bicycling on Sidewalks and Speed
Limits in Town Centre
Staff report dated November 21, 2017 recommending amendments to Highway
and Traffic Bylaw No. 6704-2009 and the reduction of the speed limit on 224
Street from Lougheed Highway to Dewdney Trunk Road.
5.4 Zoning Restrictions for Cannabis Sales
Staff report dated January 9, 2018 recommending that a Zoning Bylaw
amendment to prohibit the sale of cannabis in any zone be prepared.
6. CORRESPONDENCE
6.1 Upcoming Events
Date: January 17, 2018
Time: 3:30 p.m.
RBC Dominion Securities Open House – 11980 227 Street,
Maple Ridge (above Meridian Farm Market)
Organizer: RBC Dominion Securities
7. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
Links to member associations:
• Union of British Columbia Municipalities (“UBCM”) Newsletter The Compass
o http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/main/resources/past-issues-compass/2016-
archive.html
• Lower Mainland Local Government Association (“LMLGA”)
o http://www.lmlga.ca/
• Federation of Canadian Municipalities (“FCM”)
o https://www.fcm.ca/
Council Workshop
January 9, 2018
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8. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT
9. ADJOURNMENT
Checked by: ___________
Date: _________________
City of Maple Ridge
SPECIAL COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES
December 12, 2017
The Minutes of the Special Council Workshop Meeting held on December 12, 2017
at 6:05 p.m. in the Blaney Room of City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge,
British Columbia for the purpose of transacting regular City business.
0BPRESENT
Elected Officials Appointed Staff
Mayor N. Read P. Gill, Chief Administrative Officer
Councillor C. Bell K. Swift, General Manager of Parks, Recreation & Culture
Councillor K. Duncan F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development
Councillor B. Masse Services
Councillor G Robson C. Nolan, Interim Director of Finance
Councillor C. Speirs L. Darcus, Manager of Legislative Services
1BOther Staff as Required
ABSENT C. Carter, Director of Planning
Councillor T. Shymkiw 2BB. Elliott, Manager of Community Planning
3BL. Benson, Manager of Sustainability and Corporate
4BPlanning
Note: These Minutes are posted on the City Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca
Note: Councillor Duncan was not in attendance at the start of the meeting.
1.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2017-627
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda of the December 12, 2017 Special Council Workshop
Meeting be amended to add Item 5.5 Union of British Columbia
Municipalities Resolutions to be sent to the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities and be approved as amended.
CARRIED
2.1
Special Council Workshop Minutes
December 12, 2017
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2. MINUTES
2.1 Minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of November 21, 2017 and the
Special Council Meeting of November 28, 2017
R/2017-628
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of November 21, 2017
and the Special Council Meeting of November 28, 2017 be adopted as
circulated.
CARRIED
3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil
4 MAYOR’S AND COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS
Mayor Read advised that TransLink’s Mayors Council has a new Chair - Derek
Corrigan (Burnaby) and Vice-Chair – Richard Walton (District of North
Vancouver).
5. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
5.1 City-Wide Community Amenity Contribution Program Update
Staff report dated December 12, 2017 recommending that proposed changes
to the City-Wide Community Amenity Contribution Program policy be received
as information, that feedback be obtained from the Urban Development
Institute and the Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association and that a
Reserve Fund Bylaw to establish an Affordable and Special Needs Housing
Reserve Fund be prepared.
The General Manager, Public Works and Development Services introduced the
topic. The Manager of Community Planning then presented a PowerPoint
presentation covering the following:
• Background: rates set in March 2016
• Community Amenity Contributions (“CAC”) Updates:
o number of applications and contributions;
o positive response from development community, considered a success
• Proposed CAC Directions:
o exempt duplex and triplex currently, recommendation to exempt
fourplex and courtyard residential be exempt
o consideration for CACs in town centre
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• Housing Reserve Fund (apply CACs partially to fund)
• Market and Financial Analysis
• Initial Industrial Response – mixed support for applying to City centre
• Next Steps
o Draft Policy to UDI/GVHBA Development Liaison Committee
o Affordable and Special Needs Housing Reserve Fund Bylaw
• Summary
5.1.1
MAIN MOTION
R/2017-629
It was moved and seconded
1) That the proposed changes to the City-Wide Community Amenity
Contribution Program Policy 6.31, as outlined in the report titled “City-
Wide Community Amenity Contribution Program Update” dated December
12, 2017, be received as information;
2) That feedback be obtained from the Urban Development Institute and the
Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association on draft Council Policy
6.31, to be summarized in a future report;
3) That a Reserve Fund Bylaw to establish an Affordable and Special Needs
Housing Reserve Fund be prepared.
Note: Councillor Duncan joined the meeting at 6:46 p.m.
5.1.2
R/2017-630
It was moved and seconded
That Policy No. 6.31 be amended to remove the exemption for the properties
in the Town Centre Area Plan boundaries entirely.
CARRIED
5.1.3
R/2017-631
It was moved and seconded
That Policy No. 6.31 be amended to add the following:
That units created beyond the original lot through subdivision for duplexes,
triplexes or fourplexes be charged Community Amenity Fees.
CARRIED
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5.1.4
R/2017-632
It was moved and seconded
That Policy No. 6.31 be amended to add the following:
That a single family residential lot if divided then only the resulting lot or lots
(not the original lot) be charged the Community Amenity Fees.
CARRIED
5.1.5
AMENDMENTS TO MAIN MOTION
R/2017-633
It was moved and seconded
That Item 1) of the main motion be replaced with:
That the City-Wide Community Amenity Contribution Program Policy 6.31, as
outlined in the report titled “City-Wide Community Amenity Contribution
Program Update” dated December 12, 2017 be adopted as amended and
implemented immediately; and
That item 2) of the main motion be removed.
AMENDMENT CARRIED
MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED
5.2 Youth Strategy Implementation Schedule
Staff report dated December 12, 2017 recommending that staff work with the
Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie Community Network to develop Terms of
Reference for a Planning Table to oversee development of a draft
implementation schedule for the Youth Strategy.
R/2017-634
It was moved and seconded
That staff be directed to work with the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie
Community Network to develop Terms of Reference for a Planning Table to
oversee development of a draft implementation schedule for the Youth
Strategy for Council’s consideration.
CARRIED
Councillor Robson - OPPOSED
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December 12, 2017
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5.3 Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness (“MACAI”)
Recommendations for an Age-friendly Sub-committee and Terms of Reference
Staff report dated December 12, 2017 recommending that the Maple Ridge
Pitt Meadows Katzie Age-Friendly Initiative sub-committee be endorsed as a
sub-committee of the Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and
Inclusiveness based on draft Terms of Reference.
R/2017-635
It was moved and seconded
That the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie Age-friendly Initiative sub-
committee be endorsed as a sub-committee of the Municipal Advisory
Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness based on the attached draft
Terms of Reference and, that this structure be reviewed after a period of
three years.
Note: Councillor Robson left the meeting at 8:05 p.m. He did not vote on the
motion.
CARRIED
5.4 Community Safety Plan Approach
Staff report dated December 12, 2017 recommending that staff develop a
Community Safety Plan in consultation with community partners and
stakeholders and that funding for stakeholder meetings be approved from
existing budget allocations.
R/2017-636
It was moved and seconded
That staff be directed to develop a Community Safety Plan in consultation with
community partners and stakeholders, based on the approach and timelines
outlined in the report “Community Safety Plan Approach” dated December 4,
2017; and further
That $10,000 for stakeholder meetings be approved from existing budget
allocations.
R/2017-637
It was moved and seconded
That the staff report dated December 12, 2017 titled “Community Safety Plan
Approach” be referred back to staff to provide more detailed information.
CARRIED
Councillor Speirs - OPPOSED
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December 12, 2017
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5.5 Union of British Columbia Municipalities (“UBCM”) Resolutions to be sent to
the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (“FCM”)
The Manager of Legislative Services explained the process of UBCM
resolutions being forwarded to FCM. She advised that FCM will consider
UBCM resolutions which fall under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government.
Staff will follow up with Council via email to determine which of the Maple
Ridge UBCM resolutions will be forwarded to FCM and whether Council may
submit a resolution directly to FCM.
6. CORRESPONDENCE – Nil
7. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL – Nil
8. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil
9. ADJOURNMENT – 8:40 p.m.
_______________________________
N. Read, Mayor
Certified Correct
___________________________________
L. Darcus, Corporate Officer
5.1 Mobility Pricing
5.1
City of Maple Ridge
TO: Her Worship Mayor Nicole Read MEETING DATE: January 9, 2018
and Members of Council FILE NO: 01-0230-20
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: Workshop
SUBJECT: Mobility Pricing Independent Commission
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The 10-Year Vision for Metro Vancouver Transportation developed and approved by the Mayors’
Council outlines an expansive and wide-ranging phased suite of projects and programs. Phase One
is funded and underway, which for Maple Ridge consists of the expansion of the existing bus and
HandyDART service including new routes into Silver Valley, additional capacity on the West Coast
Express as well as a new B-Line transit service to Coquitlam Centre. Additional funding sources are
proposed to fund the entire Vision plan including a range of fees that may be charged for using
transportation services such as transit fares, tolls, road usage charges as well as other levies for
services pertaining to the movement of people and goods throughout the Region.
The Mayors’ Council and TransLink have established a Mobility Pricing Independent Commission
(MPIC), tasked with researching and developing recommendations on pricing regional mobility
services in Metro Vancouver based upon three objectives: manage congestion; promote fairness and
support investment in the transportation system.
MPIC undertook a research and public engagement project in the fall of 2017 to study how
decongestion charging could be applied in Metro Vancouver and have issued a report outlining their
progress.
In 2011, TransLink undertook a regional trip diary survey, a combination of online and mail-out
questionnaires to obtain information on 24-hour weekday travel from a random sample of residents
throughout Metro Vancouver and over 21,000 households participated. TransLink is in the process
of updating the data through a new survey but it is not available at this time.
Further, in 2015 Metro Vancouver undertook a Housing and Transportation Cost Burden Study to
consider housing affordability in the Region that links housing costs with quantified transportation
costs in an effort to present a more complete vision of affordability for households.
The body of this report includes links to each of the documents noted above for Council’s perusal.
Commission staff will be presenting information at the Workshop on their activities as well as next
steps.
RECOMMENDATION:
This report is for information only.
5.1.1
DISCUSSION:
a) Background Context:
The 10-Year Vision for Metro Vancouver Transportation was developed and approved by the
Mayors’ Council and outlines an expansive and wide-ranging suite of projects and programs in
separate phases. Phase One is funded and underway, which for Maple Ridge i ncludes the
expansion of the existing bus and HandyDART service including new routes into Silver Valley,
additional capacity on the West Coast Express as well as a new B -Line transit service to
Coquitlam Centre. Additional funding sources are proposed to fund the entire Vision plan and
that includes a range of fees that may be charged for using transportation services such as
transit fares, tolls, road usage charges as well as other levies for services pertaining to the
movement of people and goods throughout the Region.
The Mayors’ Council and TransLink have established a Mobility Pricing Independent Commission
(MPIC), tasked with researching and developing recommendations on pricing regional mobility
services in Metro Vancouver based upon three objectives: manage congestion; promote fairness
and support investment in the transportation system. A link to the MPIC Terms of Reference is
attached for perusal:
http://www.mobilitypricing.ca/uploads/1/0/6/9/106921821/2017-06-30_-
_mpic_terms_of_reference.pdf
MPIC undertook a research and public engagement project in the fall of 2017 to study how
decongestion charging could be applied in Metro Vancouver, and a link to their report is
attached:
https://www.itstimemv.ca/uploads/1/0/6/9/106921821/its_time_e1_summary_report_-
_moving_around_metro_vancouver_-_final_oct_24.pdf
In 2011, TransLink undertook a regional trip diary survey, a combination of online and mail-out
questionnaires to obtain information on 24 hour weekday travel from a random sample of
residents throughout Metro Vancouver and over 21,000 households participated. TransLink is in
the process of updating the data through a new survey but it is not available at this time. A copy
of the 2011 study is attached for reference:
https://www.Translink.ca/-
/media/Documents/customer_info/translink_listens/customer_surveys/trip_diaries/2011-
Metro-Vancouver-Regional-Trip-Diary--Analysis-Report.pdf
In 2015 Metro Vancouver undertook a Housing and Transportation Cost Burden Study to
consider housing affordability in the Region that links housing costs with quantified
transportation costs in an effort to present a more complete vision of affordability for
households. A link to the Metro Vancouver study is attached:
http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/regional-
planning/PlanningPublications/HousingAndTransportCostBurdenReport2015.pdf
CONCLUSIONS:
The 10-Year Vision for Metro Vancouver Transportation developed and approved by the Mayors’
Council outlines an expansive and wide-ranging phased suite of projects and programs, all of which
require substantial funding on an ongoing basis. The Mobility Pricing Independent Commission has
been tasked with developing recommendations on pricing regional mobility services in Metro
Vancouver in order to improve fairness, improve system efficiency by managing congestion and
improving travel reliability, as well as support continued investment in the regional transportation
system through new revenues.
“Original signed by David Pollock”
Prepared by: David Pollock, PEng.
Municipal Engineer
“Original signed by Frank Quinn”
Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, PEng.
General Manager: Public Works & Development Services
“Original signed by Paul Gill”
Concurrence: Paul Gill, CPA, CGA
Chief Administrative Officer
City of Maple Ridge
TO: Her Worship Mayor Nicole Read MEETING DATE: November 21, 2017
and Members of Council
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: Workshop
SUBJECT: Annual Update: Engineering Department
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
In recognition of the fact that 2018 is the last year of the current Council term and Council has heard
from all the departments a number of times, a schedule for receiving business and financial plan
presentations over the next several months was adopted by Council on October 24, 2017.
The attachment to this report is the Engineering Department’s 2018-2022 business plan. David
Pollock, Municipal Engineer, will provide a short presentation and will then answer any questions
Council may have.
RECOMMENDATION:
Received for information only
“Original signed by David Pollock”
Prepared by: David Pollock, PEng.
Municipal Engineer
“Original signed by Frank Quinn”
Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, PEng.
General Manager: Public Works & Development Services
“Original signed by Paul Gill”
Concurrence: Paul Gill, CPA, CGA
Chief Administrative Officer
5.2
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Public Works & Development Services –Engineering
City of Maple Ridge
Public Works & Development Services –Engineering
Business Plan 2018 –2022
Departmental Overview
The Engineering Department is committed to ensuring that the residents of the City of Maple Ridge can
rely upon high quality infrastructure services including drinking water, sanitary sewage collection,rain
water collection and discharge as well as an efficient multi-modal transportation network.
Various initiatives and programs are developed and implemented to construct municipal infrastructure in
support of ongoing growth throughout the City as well as ensuring the existing infrastructure elements
are effectively operated and maintained through their complete life cycle. The foundation for the
management of municipal infrastructure is a suite of coordinated Master Plans that cover all
infrastructure components.
Capital project definitions, along with appropriate funding sources are developed for consideration in the
City’s Financial Plan. Staff in the Design and Construction Section oversee projects through conception,
design, tendering, construction and administration for roads, sewers, drainage and water works.
Infrastructure Development Engineering staff review land development applications for compliance with
the City’s Design Criteria standards and identify the scope of infrastructure servicing required in support
of each project.City inspectors review the works constructed by private contractors to ensure
conformance with the City’s construction standards and remedy any deficiencies.
The water distribution and sewage collection systems are complex and regularly monitored to ensure
optimal performance. Computer models assist in system planning for future growth as well as
evaluating the performance of infrastructure in the built environment. For water, the City monitors not
only the quantity, but also the quality of water delivered to residents, collecting weekly from over 40
locations across the City for lab analysis.
The management of all engineering record drawings and data is handled by the Geomatics Section of
the department.
The management of the overall transportation system includes consideration of all travel modes –
walking, cycling, transit as well as vehicles. Rapid growth throughout the City, especially where
developments occur in a non-linear manner often provides challenges,notably for connectivity of
sidewalks and bicycle facilities.The Transportation Section deals with over 400 service requests each
year on traffic issues.Requests for neighbourhood traffic calming are evaluated by the Transportation
Section and staff work with the RCMP and ICBC on a number of safety initiatives.
The City’s ability to respond to large-scale emergency or disaster situations is critical and the Engineering
Department plays a significant role within the City’s Emergency Operations Centre, providing professional
expertise and advice on a large range of hazard mitigation and risk management issues.
The Engineering Department works in close cooperation with other departments within the City and staff
also provide information and technical expertise to internal City committees as well as a number of
external regional organizations such as TransLink and Metro Vancouver.
The total expenditure budget for this department is $2,246,000.
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Public Works & Development Services –Engineering
Organization Chart
Full-Time Equivalent Staff =32
Strategic Alignment
Ensuring that the residents of the City of Maple Ridge can rely upon the provision of high -quality
infrastructure including drinking water, sanitary sewage collection, rain water collection and
discharge as well as roads is of prime importance for the Engineering Department. The development
and implementation of coordinated infrastructure planning master studies and initiatives ensure that
as Maple Ridge continues to grow, the appropriate municipal services are in place or identified for
future construction. That same growth provides challenges, especially in the area of streets and
sidewalks as developments may not occur in a contiguous manner, thereby creating gaps in the
street network.
The development of a true multi-modal transportation network is not only desirable;it is a
requirement if the City is to create a discernible shift away from the reliance upon the single -
occupancy vehicle. Council’s commitment to this matter is reflected in the creation of annual
programs to provide enhanced facilities for cyclists and pedestrians as well as advocating for
additional transit services, local locally and inter-regionally.
Business Perspective/Environmental Scan
The City owns, operates and maintains a wide array of infrastructure assets valued at approxi mately
one billion dollars. The expectation is that the assets will function effectively for many years but all
infrastructure has a finite service life. The challenge for the City, as for other municipalities is the
maintenance and replacement of infrastructure that comes into municipal ownership through
developement and capital construction. The city needs to manage all assets in a cost-effective
manner over their life cycle and plan for their replacement.The City has recently adopted an Asset
Management Policy and is commencing an organization-wide Asset Management Strategy project.
The securing of funding from senior agencies to complete major projects is vitally important to
ensure that those projects occur in a timely manner -the extension of Abernethy Way; the buildout of
232 Street in Silver Valley; the completion of the redevelopment of Lougheed Highway from 224
Street to 226 Street; the overpass to improve access to the Albion Industrial Area; the 240 Street
crossing to Silver Valley);upgrading the 225 Street Sewage Pump Station.
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Public Works & Development Services –Engineering
Business Perspective/Environmental Scan –cont’d
Public engagement is a critical component for all infrastructure construction. The scope and nature
of consultation process may vary depending upon the specific project or initiative but the Engineering
Department will continue to build on previous successful public consultation processes to ensure
residents are engaged and informed. Recent examples include the reconstruction of 203 Street
north of Dewdney Trunk Road,the 232 Street Road Improvements from 132 Avenue to Silver Valley
Road as well as the significant traffic calming initiatives underway on 123 Avenue and River Road.
Public consultation may include regular Open Houses throughout the development of a proje ct, or
the formation of a neighbourhood advisory committee as employed in the traffic calming initiatives.
Ongoing Deliverables
Infrastructure Development Engineering
Provide clarification on engineering-related development issues as a result of public inquiries
Liaise with Planning Department on long-range and community planning issues and provide input on
infrastructure services requirements or constraints
Process development applications, land use inquiries and servicing design reviews
Resolution of ongoing development-related issues during design and construction
Provide field inspection prior to acceptance of off-site developer-constructed municipal services
Coordination of external utility companies within municipal boundaries
Evaluation of Local Area Service inquiries
Updates to development processes
Provide guidance to staff at weekly meetings related to development proposals
Utility Engineering
In collaboration with Operations, ensure that the potable water distributed to residents in the City is
in accordance with established public health standards and the Drinking Water Management Plan
Collaborate with Operations to manage the sewage collection system in accordance with the goals
of the Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan
Develop master plans for drinking water, sewage and drainage infrastructure
Conduct investigations and preliminary project planning to confirm need and scope of projects
flagged in high-level planning studies
Collaborate with Operations to assess the condition of public infrastructure and develop
replacement/rehabilitation plans
Maintain infrastructure records, maps, aerial photos and topographic information; provide survey
and drafting services; communicate infrastructure data to customers
Develop emergency response plans
Traffic and Transportation Engineering
Improve the current transportation network to incorporate all modes of transportation through
provision of bike facilities, sidewalks and road improvements
Undertake annual intersection performance reviews
Support the City’s Active Transportation Committee.
Review of traffic calming requests including data collection, review and development of traffic
calming plans as required
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Public Works & Development Services –Engineering
Review of requests for activities within municipal roadways and issuance of Highway Use Permits
Traffic and Transportation Engineering –cont’d
Liaison with school Parent Advisory Committees (PACs) and resident groups
Participation on TransLink regional committees
Participate with ICBC Road Improvement Program and safety awareness
Support TransLink Travel Smart Program
Engage with CP Rail and Transport Canada to ensure safe and efficient rail crossings
Investigate and evaluate Action Requests and respond accordingly with a plan of action
Manage and report out traffic counts and classifications
Evaluate and accept requests for road closures and detours
Support special events and filming activities within our roadway through a permitting process
Support and provide guidance to other internal departments on traffic related issues
Manage and evaluate street lighting program
Design and Construction Engineering
Develop a business case/project justification document(s) for newly identified capital projects that
includes a concise scope of work and current budget estimates
Review the long term Capital Plan to ensure projects are adequately scoped and that the timing is
appropriate. Any identified redundant projects will be recommended to be eliminated and replaced
with new projects that support the City’s long term goals and are in alignment with current
infrastructure master plans for water, sewer and transportation
Ensure the completion of the annual Capital Program on schedule and within established approved
budgets
The Design and Construction Section works collaboratively with the Operations Department to
develop project scope, designs, and budgets in support of the annual water main replacement
program,drainage upgrade program,culvert replacement program and sewage system rehabilitation
program.The project evaluation considers long term master plans as well as main break history and
the remaining life of the infrastructure.The Design and Construction Section and Operations also
work closely to coordinate work plans to complete utility system relocations, tie-ins or repairs on City
capital projects.
The Operations Department undertakes a significant amount of paving annually and the Design and
Construction Section liaises with Operations to identify any Infrastructure renewal projects that
should be completed ahead of major roadway resurfacing projects.
Liaison with the Parks Department to insure that any new construction incorporates review of
requirements for any street trees,landscaping, and irrigation systems along with maintenance
schedules.
The Design and Construction Section undertakes the design and construction of over 40 projects
each year that range in size and complexity. Staff prepare and evaluate requests for proposals,
select consultants, provide project management through the design phase, issue and evaluate
construction tenders and deliver contract administration expertize through construction, including
financial control.
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Public Works & Development Services –Engineering
Found Milestones
Action Item Status or Outcome
Origin:
Council Resolution,
Operational Adaptation
Mobility Pricing: participate in Staff
Working Group to support Regional
Steering Mobility Pricing Committee
In progress Operational Adaption
Develop plans to provide residents
with drinking water in a post-
disaster scenario where the Metro
Vancouver supply is out of service
In progress Operational Adaptation
Telus Small Cell and FTTP –
evaluation of third-party agreement
and implications for City
In Progress Operational Adaption
Review of utility servicing
requirements for North-East Albion
to facilitate development
In Progress Operational Adaption
Liaison with Metro Vancouver on
development of options to address
capacity constraints in regional
system
In Progress Operational Adaption
Safety Audit of 121 Ave & 214 St
intersection following pedestrian
accident. Analysis, liaison with
SD42 and residents, construct
improvements
Complete Operational Adaption
Develop a multi-year Inflow and
Infiltration reduction strategy In progress Operational Adaptation
Prior Years’Deliverables
Action Item Status or Outcome
%
Complete
(and ETA if
not 100%)
Develop and submit a corporate asset
management policy to CMT
Complete 100%
Complete a file management update
that incorporates improvements to
Amanda, the LaserFiche system and
manual checklists
Process Review is 90% complete, next step is
to develop and implement solutions to the
recommendations
75%
Q2 2018
Oversee the development of Integrated
Stormwater Management Plans for the
South Alouette and Kanaka Watersheds
This is a multi-year project that entails
significant data collection and consultation.
75%
Q3 2018
Update Building Permit processes in
Amanda and Laserfiche
Building Permit Process has been adjusted
internally through Laserfiche, groundwork for
Amanda update is complete and ready for
implementation
75%
Q1 2018
Update Works and Services Agreement
template
In progress 60%
Q1 2018
Expand Engineering Development
webpage
Working through information bulletins to add
to website
80%
Q4 2017
Construction Drawing Intake and Undertaking scope discussion 30%
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Action Item Status or Outcome
%
Complete
(and ETA if
not 100%)
Processing Review in order to improve
the efficiency with which infrastructure
construction drawings are tracked,
delivered and processed
Q2 2018
Complete Integrated Stormwater
Management Plans for Kanaka and
South Alouette Watersheds
This is a multi-year project that entails
significant data collection and consultation
75%
Q3 2018
Review need and scope of infrastructure
improvement projects identified in high-
level master plans
Transportation Plan –100%; Water Master
Plan –100%;%; Sanitary Master Plan –100%;
%(while marked at 100%, this is an ongoing
item)
100%
Review cost/benefits of universal
metering of drinking water
On hold, awaiting outcome of Metro Vancouver
universal metering review
0%
Q3 2018
Develop Strategic Framework for Asset
Management
RFP in preparation for issuance in September
2017. Held until policy approved
5%
Q4 2017
Review existing Maple Ridge Dyking
District Agreement with Pitt Meadows
and identify any required revisions
In progress. A consultant is reviewing the
existing agreement, liaising with both Maple
Ridge and Pitt Meadows staff on expectations,
recent studies in each municipality
25%
Q2 2018
Review and implement pedestrian
crossing safety measures at existing
multi-lane crosswalks as needed
Complete 100%
Review procurement process Working with the Manager of Procurement 20%
Q4 2017
Integrate mobile workstations for Field
Inspections Complete 100%
Update the Electronic Inspection Forms
and AMANDA processes In progress 80%
Q1 2018
Create process for authorizing
Encroachment Agreements In progress 25%
Q2 2018
Review Driveway Access and prepare
policy In progress 50%
Q2 2018
Update Engineering Design and
Construction Documents In progress 75%
Q4 2017
Support testing of AMANDA upgrade Complete 100%
Develop 100 Year Rehabilitation &
Replacement Forecast for Water and
Sewer System
In progress 0%
Q1 2018
Provide drinking water system fire flow
information for fire suppression system
designers
To be combined with another project
0%
Q3 2018
Monitor sewage flows and pipe
conditions through CCTV inspections Complete and ongoing 100%
Create sewage system emergency
response plan In progress 5%
Q1 2018
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Action Item Status or Outcome
%
Complete
(and ETA if
not 100%)
Develop detailed Silver Valley drinking
water system reconfiguration and
expansion plans
Complete
100%
Update growth areas components of
sewage and drinking water models for
use in reviewing development proposals
In progress
75%
Q4 2017
Oversee the development of Integrated
Stormwater Management Plans for the
North Alouette, Blaney Bog and Fraser
River watersheds
In progress
50%
Q3 2018
Evaluate and test pedestrian detection
hardware and software at the intersec-
tion of 224 Street and 121 Avenue. De-
tection is to extend red time for vehicles
stop for slow pedestrian crossing.
Design evaluation complete. Software
evaluation in progress with field testing to
come
80%
Q4 2017
Provide safe cycling training to our young
residents at 4 elementary schools.Complete 100%
Liaise with Ministry of Transportation
and Infrastructure to finalize the phasing
of improvements along the Haney
Bypass and secure appropriate
provincial funding
Complete
100%
Complete Rapid Bus Study along
Lougheed Hwy Corridor Project being completed by TransLink 15%
Q2 2018
Work with IT Department to implement
the appropriate components of the
Mayors Open Government Task Force
In progress 60%
Q1 2018
Early project review to determine
driveway impacts and trespasses into
City right-of-ways. Followed up with
notification to property owners
In progress and ongoing 100%
Review current project definition
documentation and revise as
appropriate
In progress and ongoing 100%
New Deliverables for 2018 (highlights only)–Any incomplete items from prior years may also form part
of the 2018 workplan.
Action Item Lead ETA
Further to recommendations of the Drinking Water Master Plan,
assess the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of options for
increasing available fire flows at key locations
Mgr Util Eng Q3
Determine the flow rates available at fire hydrants and have the
hydrants color-coded accordingly
Mgr Util Eng Q4
Working with Operations and Emergency Operations Centre staff,
plan and develop a post-disaster drinking water source for
residents.
Mgr Util Eng Q4
Implement the sanitary sewer Inflow and Infiltration reduction
strategy
Mgr Util Eng Q4
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Action Item Lead ETA
Develop a multi-year schedule for sanitary sewer pump station
capacity upgrades
Mgr Util Eng Q2
Migrate the City’s Geomatics system and maps to the new
national vertical datum
Drafting
Supervisor
Q1
Assess Diking District 13 pump capacity requirements versus
projected rainwater runoff rates and to determine when/whether
the pump station capacity should be upgraded
Mgr Util Eng Q4
Prepare implantation plan for Fraser River Escarpment Gap
analysis
Mgr Inf Dev Q1
Update Website documents for engineering application process Mgr Infr Dev Q4
2018 Update to Engineering Design and Construction Documents Mgr Infr Dev Q4
Work with IT to facilitate the development and expansion of a
fibre optic network in conjunction with the Capital Program
Mgr D&C Q1
Evaluate technologies to provide bicycle count data program Mun Eng Q3
Review expansion of dining patios and parkettes in the Town
Centre, developing policy and permit guidelines
Mun Eng Q2
Parking and circulation review in Town Centre –evaluate current
road circulation and on-street parking configurations and
consider options for consideration to improve circulation and
parking
Mun Eng Q3
Speed Reduction Program along with with RCMP Traffic Division
–determination of problem locations and coordinated program
to educate and enforce speed limits
Mun Eng Q3
Translink = Initiatives –Mobility Pricing, planning for B-Line rapid
transit and development of Area Transit Plan.
Mun Eng Q4
Develop City-wide Asset Management Strategy, utilizing all
municipal departments
Mun Eng Q4
Measures/Outcomes
Review variances in when projects are first included in the Capital Plan and when the project actually
proceeds. Determine if it is financial constraints, external influences / regulatory bodies,
development impacts.Develop a report that identifies which projects are off schedule, determine
the cause and propose a new schedule to insure project delivery. Identify if the delay is a constraint
in available staff resources.
Evaluate budgeted project contingencies to actual final expenditures to determine if practice of 10%
contract contingency is appropriate, and influences that may impact the level of contingencies –
complexity, external requirements. Develop recommendations about contract contingencies.
Assess options to increase water system capacity at key locations and develop plans to ensure
adequate system performance in accordance with established design standards.
Work with the Operations Department and Fire Department to evaluate the available flow rates from
fire hydrants across the water distribution system and develop a coding system for hydrants based
on these available flow rates.
Develop a post-disaster drinking water source for residents to address the possibility of the Metro
Vancouver water supply being interrupted due to an emergency such as an earthquake.
Review of specific sanitary sewer catchments within the City with the goal of reducing in rainwater
and groundwater ingress to the sanitary sewer system as required by Metro Vancouver.
A capacity review of existing sanitary sewer pump stations and development of a plan to schedule
and necessary upgrades.
Operating Budget
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Proposed Financial Plan 2018 –2022
Public Works & Development Services –Engineering
Proposed Changes or Remarks:
Permits—The budget has been increased for Highway Use Permits.
Fees—Fees for Environmental Monitoring have been reduced to zero. These fees were related to Gravel
Sales that have been eliminated. Subdivision sales were increased based on recent history.
Provincial Grant—A grant from TransLink is being used to fund the Thermoplastic Marking special project.
Salaries—In 2018 there is some additional expenses from position re -grading. The savings from
Licences & Bylaws were used to offset this increase.
-Adopted Proposed
All $ values in 000's (thousands)2017 2018 $%2019 2020 2021 2022
Revenues
Fees 344 334 (10)(3%)344 344 344 344
Permits 10 30 20 200%30 30 30 30
Prov Grant (Unconditional)-25 25 25 25 25 25
Sales 25 30 5 20%30 30 30 30
379 419 40 10%429 429 429 429
Expenditures
Consulting 86 86 -0%86 86 86 86
Eviromental Monitoring 20 20 -0%20 20 20 20
Miscellaneous 12 12 -0%12 12 12 12
Other Outside Services 10 10 -0%10 10 10 10
Salaries 3,090 3,157 67 2%3,232 3,306 3,392 3,480
Service Severance 68 68 -0%68 68 68 68
Special Projects 220 340 120 55%265 320 230 275
Supplies 26 26 -0%26 26 26 26
Utilities - Telephone 12 12 -0%12 12 12 12
Vehicle Charges 74 76 2 3%79 81 83 86
3,618 3,807 189 5%3,810 3,941 3,939 4,075
Internal Transfers
Contributions from own Reserves (12)(12)-0%(12)(12)(12)(12)
Salaries Recovery (1,033)(1,058)(25)2%(1,084)(1,110)(1,137)(1,165)
Transfers from Reserve Funds (70)(72)(2)3%(74)(76)(77)(79)
(1,115)(1,142)(27)2%(1,170)(1,198)(1,226)(1,256)
Totals 2,124 2,246 122 6%2,211 2,314 2,284 2,390
Proposed Changes Proposed
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Public Works & Development Services –Engineering
Special Projects 2017 2018 2020 2021 2022
Asset Management Study -100 ---
Video & Spot Repairs Program -ISR Drainage 65 65 100 65 100
Safer School Travel Program GCF 50 50 50 50 50
Aerial Topographic Survey Mapping GCF --45 --
Cycling Transportation Signage Program GCF -20 20 -20
Audible Signals GCF 5 5 5 5 5
FG 300 Changeout Program GCF 50 50 50 50 50
Town Centre-Lighting Deficiencies GAM ---10 -
CCTV Program ISR Drainage 50 50 50 50 50
Total 220 340 320 230 275
Incremental Packages –None
Capital Budget
Information Technology
Performance Measures/Indicators
The City tracks our performance in a number of ways.Some of the measures are tracked using
Performance Reporting Scorecards which appear in the City's performance system. The scorecards for
this area are listed below.Full scorecards can be found under the Scorecards tab in your binder.
To access the “live” scorecard, visit www.mapleridge.ca/787 and use the Scorecard Lookup tool.
Code Scorecard (on following pages)Why this Scorecard is important to this department:
TR01 Improve Traffic Safety
The evaluation of ICBC vehicle crash data is a tool for
the City to identify and monitor crash locations
across the municipality and evaluate specific trends
and appropriate responses to improve the road or
intersection in question.
City of Maple Ridge
TO: Her Worship Mayor Nicole Read MEETING DATE: November 21, 2017
and Members of Council FILE NO: 01-0360-20
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: Workshop
SUBJECT: Active Transportation Advisory Committee: Bicycling on Sidewalks and Speed
Limits in the Town Centre
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Council referred two issues to the newly-created Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC),
namely the matter of bicycling on sidewalks as well as the consideration of speed limits in the Town
Centre. The purpose of this report is to present the findings of ATAC to Council for consideration and
discuss implementation of the recommendations if supported.
Bicycling on Sidewalks
ATAC first met in January 2017 and debated the issues of bicycling on sidewalks and speed limits at
a number of meetings in the first half of the year. A Subcommittee was formed to discuss the issue
of bicycles on sidewalks and the Subcommittee developed options for discussion at ATAC.
Previous reports to Council have noted that the Motor Vehicle Act bicycling on sidewalks is not
allowable unless the municipality has a bylaw that permits bicycling on sidewalks, which is the case
in Maple Ridge. The Subcommittee recommended to ATAC not that there be a blanket ban on
bicycling on sidewalks but rather that bicycles be banned on sidewalks along four specific corridors,
namely Dewdney Trunk Road from 222 Street to 227 Street; Lougheed Highway from 222 Street to
227 Street; 224 Street from North Avenue to 122 Avenue and Edge Street from McIntosh Avenue to
Dewdney Trunk Road. This was endorsed by ATAC at the June 28, 2017 Committee meeting. The
minutes of the June 2017 ATAC meeting were endorsed by the Committee at their October 25, 2017
meeting and received by Council at the November 14, 2017 Council Meeting.
ATAC also drafted a letter to Council with some background information and a copy is attached to
this report. Should Council support the recommendation to restrict bicycles on sidewalks on the
above-noted corridors then staff will revise the Highway and Traffic Bylaw No. 6704-2009 to exclude
bicycles on sidewalks along the specific travel corridors and forward the amended bylaw to Council
for consideration and approval.
It is recommended that appropriate signage be erected along the four corridors to indicate that
bicycling is not permitted on the sidewalks. In addition there will be signs painted on the sidewalks
themselves for further notification.
Enforcement is a key component of this initiative’s success and should Council support the proposed
revision, then staff will initiate discussions with the local RCMP Traffic Services Division to ensure
they are aware of the changes to the bylaw. In prior discussions, RCMP members noted that the
likelihood of securing a conviction in Court on a charge of riding on sidewalks without due care and
attention is extremely low – approximately 5%.
5.3
Speed Limits in the Town Centre
ATAC reviewed the matter of speed limits in the Town Centre early in 2017 and passed a motion
recommending there be no change in speed limits in the Town Centre.
In the process of reviewing the bicycling on sidewalks issue, ATAC considered the reduction of speed
on a specific corridor, namely 224 Street from Lougheed Highway north to Dewdney Trunk Road.
Data collection undertaken on 224 Street over a seven day period determined the measured 85th
percentile vehicle speed to be 34.6 km/h during business hours. A literature review of studies
across the country regarding measured vehicle speed reduction determined that the physical
environment of a roadway is the key factor in determining vehicle speed. As such a reduction in
speed on 224 Street between Lougheed highway and Dewdney Trunk Road from 50 km/h to 30
km/h is reflective of actual measured speeds on this section of roadway and has the benefit of
providing cyclists with an opportunity to ride on the road at comparable speeds to vehicles.
Implementation of the speed limit change is relatively simple, requiring the installation of speed
signs at each intersection along the corridor as well as at either end.
The following recommendations are being forwarded to Council from ATAC for consideration.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT Highway and Traffic Bylaw No. 6704-2009 be amended to exclude bicycles on sidewalks along:
224 Street, from North Avenue to 122 Avenue
Dewdney Trunk Road, from 222 Street to 227 Street
Lougheed Highway, from 222 Street to 227 Street
Edge Street, from McIntosh Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road.
AND THAT the speed limit on 224 Street from Lougheed Highway to Dewdney Trunk Road be
reduced from 50 km/h to 30 km/h.
DISCUSSION:
a) Background Context:
In the fall of 2016 Council referred two issues to the newly-created Active Transportation
Advisory Committee (ATAC), namely the matter of bicycling on sidewalks as well as the
consideration of speed limits in the Town Centre. The purpose of this report is to present the
finding of ATAC to Council and discuss implementation of the recommendations.
Bicycling on Sidewalks
ATAC first met in January 2017 and debated the issues of bicycling on sidewalks and speed
limits at a number of meetings in the first half of the year. A Subcommittee was formed to
discuss the issue of bicycles on sidewalks and the Subcommittee developed options for
discussion at ATAC.
Previous reports to Council have noted that the Motor Vehicle Act bicycling on sidewalks is
not allowable unless the municipality has a bylaw that permits bicycling on sidewalks, which
is the case in Maple Ridge. The Subcommittee recommended to ATAC not that there be a
blanket ban on bicycling on sidewalks but rather that bicycles be banned on sidewalks along
four specific corridors, namely Dewdney Trunk Road from 222 Street to 227 Street;
Lougheed Highway from 222 Street to 227 Street; 224 Street from North Avenue to 122
Avenue and Edge Street from McIntosh Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road.
At the June 28, 2017 ATAC meeting the following resolutions were approved:
Motion R17-021
That the Active Transportation Advisory Committee endorses the ban on the use of bicycles
on any sidewalk, footpath or walkway along the following corridors:
224 Street, from North Avenue to 122 Avenue
Dewdney Trunk Road, from 222 Street to 227 Street
Lougheed Highway, from 222 Street to 227 Street
Edge Street, from McIntosh Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road.
And that Council amend the Highway and traffic Bylaw No. 6704-2009 accordingly.
Motion R17-023
That the letter from ATAC regarding restricting the use of bicycles on certain streets be
forwarded to Council as supporting documentation.
A copy of the letter from ATAC to Council is attached to this report.
Should Council support the recommendation to restrict bicycles on sidewalks on the above-
noted corridors then staff will revise the Highway and Traffic Bylaw No. 6704 -2009 to
exclude bicycles on sidewalks along the specific travel corridors and bring the amended
bylaw to Council for approval.
It is recommended that appropriate signage be erected along the four corridors to indicate
that bicycling is not permitted on the sidewalks. In addition there will be signs painted on the
sidewalks themselves for further notification.
Enforcement is a key component of this initiative’s success and should Council support the
proposed revision then staff will initiate discussions with the local RCMP Traffic Services
Division to ensure they are aware of the changes to the bylaw. In prior discussions RCMP
members noted that the likelihood of securing a conviction in Court on a charge of riding on
sidewalks without due care and attention is extremely low – approximately 5%.
Speed Limits in the Town Centre
ATAC reviewed the matter of speed limits in the Town Centre earlier in 2017 and endorsed
the following motion:
Motion R17-007
That ATAC recommends speed limits not be reduced in the Town Centre.
In the process of reviewing the bicycling on sidewalks issue ATAC considered the reduction of
speed on a specific corridor, namely 224 Street from Lougheed Highway north to Dewdney
Trunk Road. A literature review of studies across the country about measured speed
reduction determined that the physical environment of a roadway is the key factor in
determining vehicle speed and this is reflected on 224 Street where the measured 85th
percentile vehicle speed is 34.6 km/h during business hours. ATAC endorsed a motion
proposing that the speed limit on 224 Street be reduced:
Motion R17-024
That it be recommended to Council that the speed limit on 224 Street be reduced to 30
km/h between Dewdney Trunk Road and Lougheed Highway.
A reduction in speed on 224 Street between Lougheed highway and Dewdney Trunk Road
from 50 km/h to 30 km/h is reflective of actual measured speeds on this section of roadway
and has the benefit of providing cyclists with an opportunity to ride on the road at
comparable speeds to vehicles.
Implementation of the speed limit change is relatively simple, requiring the installation of
speed signs at each intersection along the corridor as well as at either end.
b) Desired Outcome:
It is the City’s goal to improve the overall transportation system for all classes of road users
and this presents challenges as the Town Centre continues to densify and grow.
c) Strategic Alignment:
Council espouses the development of a multi-modal transportation system and is committed
to improving the safety of all road users.
d) Citizen/Customer Implications:
The four transportation corridors noted are busy corridors for pedestrians with a large
proportion of seniors who may have mobility constraints and are fearful of injuries from
interactions and close calls with bicyclists (albeit unintended).
Business owners have also expressed their concerns for customers exiting stores, coming
across bicyclists unexpectedly. The exclusion of bicycles on the four corridors should provide
a more comfortable environment for pedestrians, especially those with mobility challenges.
e) Interdepartmental Implications:
The Engineering Department works with the RCMP on a number of traffic and transportation
issues and will rely on the RCMP for enforcement, should the exclusion of bicycles proceed.
f) Business Plan/Financial Implications:
The costs to implement the signage and painting is relatively small and may be
accommodated in existing budgets.
g) Policy Implications:
As noted previously, should a decision be made to exclude bicycles on some or all corridors
then the existing Highway and Traffic Bylaw No. 6704-2009 will need to be amended.
h) Alternatives:
Council may elect to not proceed with the exclusion of bicycles along identified corridors in
the Town Centre, or expand the area outside of those corridors noted.
CONCLUSIONS:
Human behaviour is a component of transportation network management and the conduct of certain
users can negatively impact the enjoyment and use of facilities for other users. Regardless of a
bylaw amendment banning bicycles on sidewalks there will be a certain number of the populace who
will continue to utilize the sidewalks to ride, sometimes without due care and attention toward other
users. For vehicle speeds, the physical environment will influence driver behaviour, as exhibited on
224 Street between Lougheed Highway and Dewdney trunk Road.
“Original signed by David Pollock”
Prepared by: David Pollock, PEng.
Municipal Engineer
“Original signed by Frank Quinn”
Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, PEng.
General Manager: Public Works & Development Services
“Original signed by Paul Gill”
Concurrence: Paul Gill, CPA, CGA
Chief Administrative Officer
DP:dp
July 4, 2017
City of Maple Ridge
Mayor and Councillors
11995 Haney Place
Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 6A9
Subject: City of Maple Ridge - Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC)
Recommendation
Dear Mayor and Councillors,
As you may know the City of Maple Ridge adopted Traffic Bylaw #6704-2009 in January 2010
which stated:
A person on cycles, roller skates, a skateboard of other means of transportation, shall
not ride without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other
persons using a sidewalk, footpath or walkway.
Since that time the City of Maple Ridge has grown dramatically. Along with that growth came a
significant increase in the number of pedestrians, especially in the downtown core. A
substantial number of these pedestrians are elderly, many of whom utilize assistive devices
while on the city streets.
Over the past couple of years the City of Maple Ridge has received a number of letters and
complaints from residents regarding cycling on sidewalks, in particular, in the downtown core.
The issue of cycling on sidewalks has been on the agenda of both the previous and current
ATACs and has been discussed at every meeting of the current ATAC since our inaugural
meeting on January 25th, 2017. ATAC discovered that no other Metro Vancouver city (other
than New Westminster) allows cycling on city sidewalks. (Note: New Westminster does not
allow cycling on certain streets) As a result of this continued discussion an ATAC Cycling on
Sidewalks sub-committee was formed, with representation from the cycling, seniors, and
downtown business sectors.
Following much discussion, the ATAC subcommittee delivered a presentation (Appendix A) to
ATAC at their May 31st, 2017 meeting. The presentation outlined their findings and suggested
that ATAC recommend the City of Maple Ridge amend its bylaw to no longer allow cyclists on
certain downtown core streets as per the attached map. (Appendix B).
The ATAC subcommittee also recommended that signage include both standard pole mounted
signs as well as ‘painted on the sidewalk’ signs, as shown in the presentation.
The City of Maple Ridge Active Transportation Advisory Committee would like to suggest that
the Maple Ridge City council consider amending Traffic Bylaw #6704-2009 so as to no longer
allow cyclists on City of Maple Ridge sidewalks as follows:
• on 224th Street (from 122nd Ave. to North Ave.)
• on Dewdney Trunk Road (from 222nd Ave. to 227th Ave.)
• on Lougheed Highway (from 223rd Ave. to 227th Ave.)
• on Edge Street (from Dewdney Trunk Rd. to McIntosh Ave.)
Please do not hesitate to contact the Active Transportation Advisory Committee should you
require any additional information.
Sincerely yours,
Paul Yeoman – Chair
City of Maple Ridge Active Transportation Advisory Committee
Appendix A – Cycling on Sidewalks Subcommittee Presentation
Appendix B – Proposed ‘No Cycling’ streets
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City of Maple Ridge
TO: Her Worship Mayor Nicole Read MEETING DATE: Jan 9, 2018
and Members of Council
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: Workshop
SUBJECT: Zoning Restrictions For Cannabis Sales
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On April 13, 2017, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-45, an Act respecting cannabis and
to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Criminal Code and other Acts in the House of
Commons. The proposed Cannabis Act would implement the 2015 Speech from the Throne
commitment to legalize, strictly regulate, and restrict access to cannabis.
At the 2017 UBCM convention there were several presentations on the subject of legalization of
cannabis. The presentation by Young Anderson discussed the responsibilities of local governments
on this subject. One of the conclusions is that a local government may rely on its statutory powers to
regulate matters such as location, business licensing, or zoning and public safety more broadly,
which may affect how cannabis is used, cultivated, or sold in a community. An outline of a
presentation on this subject is attached as Appendix I.
Since then, on December 5, 2017, the BC Government released its first decisions on cannabis
regulation. The Province anticipates establishing a retail model that includes both public and private
retail opportunities and will share details regarding the model in early 2018. An outline of the
Province’s position from the website is outlined in Appendix II.
Based on the above, municipalities may regulate the retail of cannabis through zoning. Any applicant
would have to apply for rezoning before an approval would be given.
The legal advice presented at the UBCM convention suggested that municipalities amend their
zoning bylaws to specifically prohibit the retail of cannabis until the Province makes a final decision
on the retail model.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
That the City begins the preparation of a Zoning Bylaw amendment in the form of a bylaw as
attached in Appendix III of the staff report dated January 9, 2018 to prohibit the sale of cannabis in
any zone.
CONCLUSION:
As the Provincial framework for the sale of cannabis will not be rolled out until early 2018, it is
important to establish that there is no zone that currently permits the sale of cannabis in the City of
Maple Ridge.
5.4
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“Original signed by R. MacNair”
_______________________________________________
Prepared by: R. MacNair
Manager of Bylaws and Licencing
“Original signed by Frank Quinn”
__________________________________________
Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng
General Manager: Public Works and Development Services
“Original signed by Paul Gill”
_______________________________________________
Concurrence: Paul Gill, CPA, CGA
Chief Administrative Officer
RM/
Attachments:
Appendix I – Legalizing Cannabis: A Joint Effort
Appendix II - BC releases first decisions on cannabis regulation after public engagement
Appendix III – Zoning Amendment Bylaw
LEGALIZING CANNABIS: A JOINT EFFORT
NOVEMBER 24, 2017
Stefanie Ratjen
APPENDIX I
LEGALIZING CANNABIS: A JOINT EFFORT
YOUNG ANDERSON
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LEGALIZING CANNABIS: A JOINT EFFORT
I. INTRODUCTION
With the introduction of the Cannabis Act, the Federal government is proposing the legalization
of the recreational use of cannabis. Local governments must now consider the implementation
of a local cannabis regulatory regime in the context of this new federal approach to recreational
cannabis, as well as a retail and distribution framework to be determined by the provincial
government.
This paper summarizes the proposed Cannabis Act, and outlines which level of government will
be responsible for what under the new regime. It then discusses the status of the provincial
cannabis framework, and highlights how other provinces have responded to the proposed
legislation to date. Finally, the jurisdiction of local governments in determining an appropriate
regulatory framework is considered, and information on what considerations a local
government must take into account under a new cannabis regime is presented.
II. THE PROPOSED CANNABIS ACT
With Bill C-45 Cannabis Act and C-46 An Act to amend the Criminal Code (collectively, the
“Act”), the Government of Canada has proposed legalizing access to cannabis across the
country. With a planned adoption date in July 2018, the Act creates a regulatory framework for
the production, distribution, sale, and possession of cannabis across Canada with the following
objectives:
▪ Allowing adults to possess and access regulated, quality-controlled, legal
cannabis;
▪ Protecting public health through strict product safety and quality requirements;
▪ Providing for the legal production of cannabis;
▪ Restricting and protecting against youth access to cannabis;
▪ Enhancing public awareness of the health risks associated with cannabis;
▪ Deterring and reducing criminal activity by imposing serious criminal penalties
for those breaking the law; and,
▪ Reducing the burden on the criminal justice system.
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III. HIGHER LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT & THEIR JURISDICTION
A. Federal Authority
Under the Act, the Federal government is responsible for establishing and maintaining a
comprehensive and consistent national framework for regulating production, setting standards
for health and safety, and establishing criminal prohibitions. Specifically, the Federal
government is responsible for:
▪ Individual adult possession of cannabis, including determining the maximum
allowable cannabis possession and home cultivation quantities;
▪ Licensing commercial cannabis production;
▪ Industry-wide regulations on the quantities, potency, and ingredients in the
types of products that will be allowed for sale;
▪ Promotions and advertising, including regulating how cannabis or cannabis
accessories can be promoted, packaged, labelled and displayed;
▪ Minimum conditions for provincial/territorial distribution and retail sale;
▪ Allowing for the Federal government to license distribution and sale in any
province/territory that does not enact cannabis retail and distribution
legislation;
▪ Registration and tracking of cannabis from seed to sale;
▪ Law enforcement at the border; and,
▪ Criminal penalties for those operating outside the legal system.
While the provincial and territorial governments are authorized to establish a cannabis retail
and distribution framework for their province, any sale of cannabis is subject to minimum
federal conditions. The minimum conditions on the cannabis that may be sold are that it:
▪ Qualifies as fresh cannabis, cannabis oil, cannabis plants or seeds;
▪ Is produced by a federally authorized producer;
▪ Does not contain ingredients such as caffeine, alcohol, or nicotine; and,
▪ Has not been recalled.
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All retailers must be authorized to sell cannabis under the proposed Act, or by provincial
legislation that meets the minimum federal conditions on retail sale. The minimum conditions
on retail sale are that an authorized retailer can only sell cannabis, or cannabis accessories and
products:
▪ To a person older than 18;
▪ Without an appearance, shape or attribute that could be appealing to a young
person;
▪ With appropriate record-keeping measures in place;
▪ Under conditions to prevent diversion to an illegal market or activity; and,
▪ Not through a self-service display or vending machine.
B. Provincial Authority
The Act establishes that provinces and territories are to license and oversee the distribution
and sale of cannabis, subject to the minimum federal conditions outlined above. If a province
elects to not implement a retail framework, however, cannabis will still be available to
individuals through a federally authorized online retail system.
Under the Act, a province/territory may legislate:
▪ Licensing of the distribution and retail sale in their respective jurisdictions, and
carry out associated compliance and enforcement activities;
▪ Raising the minimum age above 18 for the purchase or consumption of cannabis;
▪ Lowering the limit on cannabis cultivation in residential premises to less than 4
plants;
▪ Lowering the limit on cannabis possession to less than 30g of cannabis;
▪ Area restrictions for where cannabis may be cultivated;
▪ Area restrictions for where cannabis may be consumed;
▪ Provincial zoning rules for cannabis-based businesses; and,
▪ Provincial traffic and safety laws to address driving while impaired by cannabis.
The Federal government has indicated that provincial and local governments are expected to
collaborate in regulating cannabis distribution, retail, and consumption.
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IV. THE HAZY STATE OF CANNABIS LEGISLATION IN BC
The Provincial government has indicated it intends to establish legislation to regulate the sale
and consumption of cannabis in BC. This legislation will have a significant impact on the ability
for local governments to regulate the sale and consumption of cannabis.
As of November 2017, however, the BC Provincial government has not identified the
distribution or retail model it intends to implement. The discussion paper produced as part of
the Province’s stakeholder consultation initiative indicates three distribution models are being
considered:
▪ Government – the Provincial government would be responsible for warehousing
and distribution of cannabis. Licensed producers would send cannabis products
to a government distributer, which would then fill orders from cannabis retailers;
▪ Private – One or more businesses would be responsible for the physical
warehousing and distribution of cannabis; and,
▪ Direct – Federally-licensed producers would distribute their own products
directly to retailers.
A range of retail models have also been presented as part of the consultation initiative,
including:
▪ A public or private retail system, or a hybrid thereof (similar to the existing
alcohol retail framework);
▪ A requirement that cannabis be sold in dedicated storefronts, or out of
businesses such as liquor stores or pharmacies; and,
▪ A provincial direct-to-consumer mail-order system.
The Provincial government has indicated that the creation of a private retail system may allow
for existing illegal dispensaries to transition to the legal system. A public system would not.
A review of publicly available submissions from local governments in this consultation process
indicates that local governments are generally supportive of:
▪ Raising the minimum age for purchase and consumption of cannabis to 19 years;
▪ Extending the existing restrictions for smoking tobacco to cannabis smoking and
vaping; and,
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▪ Authorizing local governments to regulate the retail and public consumption of
cannabis in a manner that is similar to local government’s authority to regulate
the consumption of alcohol (i.e.: section 73 of the Liquor Control and Licensing
Act).
The report on the provincial public consultation initiative is expected in December 2017. While
a Spring 2018 timeline is anticipated for any subsequent legislation, it is unknown when the
Provincial government will determine the applicable model for cannabis retail and distribution.
It is also unknown whether or how the Provincial government would amend other statutes,
such as the Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Act or the Liquor Control and Licensing Act, to
reflect the proposed changes to cannabis regulation.
V. THE ROLL OUT IN OTHER PROVINCES
Other provinces have provided more direction on their proposed cannabis regulation strategy.
In Ontario, for example, the province has announced that all cannabis retailing will be done
through a provincial regulatory body, to be governed by the current Liquor Control Board of
Ontario. Earlier this month, Ontario also proposed a revised Smoke-Free Places Act, which will
place significant restrictions on the locations in which cannabis can be consumed.
Recently, the New Brunswick provincial government has announced a similar government-
operated approach to cannabis retail. In that province, the NB Liquor Authority will operate
recreational cannabis retail operations. Through a subsidiary, the Crown corporation will
operate recreational cannabis retail operations in stand-alone stores. They will operate under
the business rules, terms and conditions established by the Crown corporation mandated to
oversee, conduct and manage the retailing of recreational use cannabis in that province.
In Alberta, the province has stated that retailers will be required to receive their cannabis
products from a government regulated distributor. The cannabis distribution system is
expected to be similar to the system Alberta currently has in place for alcohol. Whether the
retail stores will be government-owned and operated, or a system of licensed and regulated
private sales is to be determined.
In Manitoba, a public-private cannabis retail model has been proposed. In this model, the
provincial Liquor and Gaming Authority would be given an expanded mandate to regulate the
purchase, storage, distribution and retail sale of cannabis. The Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries
Corporation will secure and track supply of cannabis sold in Manitoba, and be responsible for
central administration, supply chain management and order processing. The private sector will
operate all retail locations.
Across Canada, it appears that most provinces and territories are currently completing a
consultation process on how to regulate cannabis. We expect that many of the provinces and
territories will be announcing their respective frameworks in early 2018.
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VI. DIFFERENT STRAINS: RECREATIONAL VS MEDICAL CANNABIS
Until the Act is passed the laws regarding cannabis have not changed. The Access to Cannabis
for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR), released in August 2016, remain the authority for
what type of cannabis production and possession is permitted. Currently, medical cannabis may
only be grown by licensed producers, unlicensed possession of any cannabis is illegal, and
cannabis dispensaries are not authorized businesses under the ACMPR.
Although the Federal government has indicated it will revisit the ACMPR regime if/once the Act
becomes law, the current ACMPR regime would continue under the Act. Individuals with a
prescription, including those under 18, will continue to be able to access a safe supply of
medical cannabis. Medical practitioners may continue to prescribe cannabis for medical
purposes. The Act also provides that those licenced under the ACMPR for commercial medical
cannabis production will continue to be authorized under the Act, and be deemed to hold
licences for the production of recreational cannabis.
VII. WHAT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WILL NEED TO HASH OUT
Local governments in BC must now consider the implementation of a local cannabis regulatory
regime in the context of this new federal approach to recreational cannabis, as well as any
retail and distribution framework determined by the provincial government. However, it is
challenging for local governments to determine the most appropriate regulatory framework
until a provincial cannabis retail framework is identified, or provincial legislation addressing
cannabis is introduced. In this dynamic context, this section provides an overview of the
considerations a local government might take into account under a new cannabis regime.
The Act will change the Criminal Code to allow access to cannabis for recreational purposes.
Historically, the recreational use of cannabis has often been perceived in a negative manner,
similar to the use of other illicit and illegal drugs. However, it is clear that societal and
governmental attitudes are shifting. In the current environment, a regulatory approach that is
grounded in moral objections to cannabis is increasingly susceptible to challenge.
Municipalities have been found to be acting beyond their powers when they have refused to
issue business licenses or adopted prohibitive regulations based on a moral objection to a type
of business, such as an ‘adult boutique’, adult movie theatre, or escort agency, that is not
prohibited by the Criminal Code. One of the reasons for this is that local governments have no
authority to regulate criminal law. The Constitutional division of powers between the Federal
and Provincial governments means that provincially-empowered local governments do not
have the authority to implement, enhance, or supplement criminal law. Criminal law is
essentially an imposition of a prohibition and penalty based on a moral objection, and the
Federal government has proposed significant changes to how cannabis may be accessed in
Canada. Local governments are not able to regulate the use, cultivation or retail of cannabis on
the basis that it is Council’s moral position that such activities are criminal in nature.
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At the same time, while a local government cannot decide what should or should not be
criminal, a local government does not need to turn a blind eye to illicit activity in regulating
local businesses. For example, BC courts have upheld the cancellation of a business license for a
motel where the municipality determined that the motel operator’s continued poor
management raised a concern for public safety and a high demand for police services. These
concerns came about due to police investigations of alleged criminal activity by guests and
visitors of the property. In that case, rather than determine what is or is not criminal activity,
the Court found the local government’s decision to revoke the business license was a remedy
for a matter of public safety, or sparing the public from a business that had been shown to
encourage criminal activity.
In establishing any regulations relating to the consumption, cultivation, or retail sale of
cannabis, a local government must consider whether it falls within the authority of the local
government. If a local government chooses to regulate cannabis-related businesses, the local
government must ensure it is enacting those regulations pursuant to the appropriate authority
under the Community Charter and the Local Government Act. For example, does the bylaw
restrict the regulation of cannabis retail businesses to the manner in which they are operated
(i.e.: location, security measures as a whole)? Or is it regulating the type of the products being
sold at a retail outlet? A positive response to the former question is more likely to fall within a
local government’s authority than the latter.
Local governments will also need to consider whether the appropriate type of bylaw is being
implemented. Depending on how the forthcoming provincial regulations regarding the retail
and consumption of cannabis are crafted, a bylaw relating to the location of a cannabis-related
business, for example, may need to be adopted through an amendment to zoning bylaws, not
business licensing bylaws.
Local governments must also be cautious in establishing business licensing fees for cannabis-
related businesses. A local government must ensure that the amount established as the fee
relates reasonably to the costs of providing the business regulation and licensing service; the
fees collected cannot rise above the costs of providing the service and cannot be re-directed to
the local government’s general revenues. Local governments should consider the amount of the
fee in both the context of the overall business regulation and licensing service and the context
of the business regulation and licensing services as it relates to cannabis-related businesses
only.
VIII. CONCLUSION
If the Cannabis Act is passed in July 2018, the regulatory landscape for recreational cannabis in
Canada will change significantly. Local governments should consider whether and how they
intend to implement a local regulatory regime in the context of this new approach to
recreational cannabis. However, it is a challenge for local governments to determine the most
appropriate regulatory framework until a provincial cannabis retail framework is identified, or
provincial legislation addressing cannabis is introduced.
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In establishing any regulations relating to the consumption, cultivation, or retail of cannabis, a
local government must consider the type of regulation being considered, and whether it falls
within the authority of the local government. Local governments are not able to regulate
cannabis on the basis that it is Council’s moral position that its use, cultivation, or retail should
remain criminalized. A local government may, however, rely on its statutory powers to regulate
matters such as location, business licensing, or zoning and public safety more broadly, which
may affect how cannabis is used, cultivated, or sold in a community.
Seeking legal advice on how your local government can prepare to implement a regulatory
framework that best fits within local objectives is encouraged.
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B.C. releases first decisions on cannabis regulation after
public engagement
https://news.gov.bc.ca/16006
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 10:00 AM
After considering input from 48,951 British Columbians, and submissions from 141
local and Indigenous governments and a range of other interested stakeholders, the
Province has announced a number of key decisions related to the anticipated legalization of non-
medical cannabis in July 2018.
“Looking at the responses received, it’s clear that British Columbians support the priorities of
protecting young people, health and safety, keeping the criminal element out of cannabis and
keeping roads safe, which will guide the Province in developing B.C.’s regulatory framework for
non-medical cannabis,” said Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth.
The following policy decisions were shaped by the feedback provided by those who participated in
the engagement:
•Minimum age
British Columbia will set the minimum age to possess, purchase and consume cannabis at 19
years old. A minimum age of 19 is consistent with B.C.’s minimum age for alcohol and
tobacco and with the age of majority in B.C.
•Wholesale distribution of cannabis
Like other provinces, B.C. will have a government-run wholesale distribution model. The
BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) will be the wholesale distributor of non-medical
cannabis in B.C.
•Retail of cannabis
The Province anticipates establishing a retail model that includes both public and private
retail opportunities and will share details regarding the model in early 2018.
From Sept. 25 to Nov. 1, 2017, the public and stakeholders were asked to share their input and
expertise on a range of issues related to the regulation of non-medical cannabis in B.C.,
including minimum age, personal possession, public consumption, drug-impaired driving, personal
cultivation, wholesale distribution and retail models.
Furthermore, the policy decisions announced today reflect the feedback received from the local
government members of the Joint Provincial-Local Government Committee on Cannabis
Regulation (JCCR) and are endorsed by the Union of B.C. Municipalities executive.
“We thank all British Columbians who provided their input during the important public and
stakeholder engagement process,” said Farnworth. “We will continue to consider your opinions as
we further develop policy and legislation that is in the best interests of this province, ensuring a
made-in-B.C. approach to the legalization of non-medical cannabis that will keep our roads and
communities safe, protect young people, and promote public health and safety.”
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Contacts
Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
250 213-3602
B.C. still has a number of key decisions to make as it prepares for the legalization of cannabis.
These decisions will be informed by the feedback collected through the public and stakeholder
engagement, and on-going consultation with local and Indigenous governments and other key
stakeholders.
Learn More:
To read the Cannabis Regulation in B.C.: What We Heard report on public and stakeholder
engagement, or to learn more about the engagement process, visit:
http://engage.gov.bc.ca/BCcannabisregulation/
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APPENDIX III
City of Maple Ridge
BYLAW NO. 7417-2018
A bylaw to prohibit the sale of cannabis
WHEREAS the Council of The City of Maple Ridge deems it expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning
Bylaw No. 3510-1985;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Maple Ridge enacts as follows:
1. This bylaw may be cited as Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7417-2018.
2. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510-1985 is amended by adding the following under
Part 4, GENERAL REGULATIONS, Section 401(3):
(h) The retail sale of cannabis is prohibited in any zone.
READ A FIRST TIME this ____ day of ______________, 2018.
READ A SECOND TIME this ____ day of ______________, 2018.
READ A THIRD TIME this ____ day of ______________, 2018.
ADOPTED this ____ day of ______________, 2018.
PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER
APPENDIX III
City of Maple Ridge
BYLAW NO. 7417-2018
A bylaw to prohibit the sale of cannabis
WHEREAS the Council of The City of Maple Ridge deems it expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning
Bylaw No. 3510-1985;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Maple Ridge enacts as follows:
1. This bylaw may be cited as Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7417-2018.
2. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510-1985 is amended by adding the following under
Part 4, GENERAL REGULATIONS, Section 401(3):
(h) The retail sale of cannabis is prohibited in any zone.
READ A FIRST TIME this ____ day of ______________, 2018.
READ A SECOND TIME this ____ day of ______________, 2018.
READ A THIRD TIME this ____ day of ______________, 2018.
ADOPTED this ____ day of ______________, 2018.
PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER