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Home My WebLink About2012-10-15 Workshop Minutes.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP October 15, 2012 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on October 15, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. in the Blaney Room of the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia for the purpose of transacting regular Municipal business. PRESENT Elected Officials Appointed Staff Mayor E. Daykin J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer Councillor C. Ashlie K. Swift, General Manager of Community Development, Councillor C. Bell Parks and Recreation Services Councillor J. Dueck P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services Councillor A. Hogarth F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development Councillor B. Masse Services Councillor M. Morden C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required C. Carter, Director of Planning J. Charlebois, Manager of Community Planning L. Holitzki, Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws L. Zosiak, Planner S. Cote-Rolvink, Manager of Inspection Services S. Wheeler, Director of Community Services S. Matthewson, Recreation and Social Planning Coordinator F. Armstrong, Manager of Corporate Communications S. Blue, Manager of Economic Strategic Initiatives Note: These Minutes are posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The agenda was adopted as circulated. 2. MINUTES R/2012-456 Minutes It was moved and seconded October 1, 2012 That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of October 1, 2012 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes October 15, 2012 Page 2 of 6 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS 4.1 Regional Context Statement Amendment Process Staff report dated October 15, 2012 recommending that the process outlined in the report titled “Regional Context Statement Amendment Process” be endorsed. The General Manager Public Works and Development Services introduced the Regional Context Statement Amendment process. He explained the mandate and the intent of a regional context statement in regard to an official community plan. The Manager of Community Planning reviewed the report. He provided a chart and outlined details of the amendment process. The Director of Planning advised on what the Regional Context Statement for Maple Ridge is expected to do in terms of aligning with Metro Vancouver’s Regional Growth Strategy. R/2012-457 Regional Context Statement It was moved and seconded Amendment Process That the process outlined in the report titled “Regional Context Statement Amendment Process” dated October 15, 2012, be endorsed. CARRIED 4.2 Draft Business Licencing and Regulation Bylaw No. 6815-2011 Staff report dated October 15, 2012 recommending that the report titled “Draft Business Licencing and Regulation Bylaw No. 6815-2011 be referred to a regular Council Meeting. The Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws reviewed the report. Council Workshop Minutes October 15, 2012 Page 3 of 6 R/2012-458 BL No. 6815-2011 Forward to Regular It was moved and seconded Council Meeting 1. That Maple Ridge Business Licencing Bylaw No.6815- 2011 be referred to a regular Council meeting. 2. That staff be directed to place an advertisement in the local newspaper advising anyone affected by the proposed Business Licencing and Regulation Bylaw No. 6815-2012 may provide comments to the District as per section 59(2) of the Community Charter. 3. Council direct staff to develop an Inter Municipal Business Licence Agreement Authorization Bylaw enabling the District to participate in a Pilot Program with the City of Abbotsford, City of Chilliwack, District of Hope, Township of Langley, City of Langley, City of Pitt Meadows, City of Surrey and the District of Mission. CARRIED 4.3 Animal Control Bylaw No. 6908-2012 Staff report dated October 15, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 6908-2012 be referred to a regular Council meeting. The Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws reviewed the report and the proposed bylaw. She spoke to the issue of breed specific wording within the bylaw and the research done to on the establishment of such wording. She outlined the key changes within the bylaw. R/2012-459 BL No. 6908-2012 Forward to regular It was moved and seconded Council Meeting That Maple Ridge Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 6908-2012 be referred to a regular Council Meeting. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes October 15, 2012 Page 4 of 6 Note: The meeting was recessed at 10:57 a.m. and reconvened at 11:05 a.m. 4.4 Proposed Amending Building Bylaw No. 6950-2012 Staff report dated October 15, 2012 recommending that the report titled “Proposed Amending Building Bylaw No. 6950-2012“ be referred to a regular Council Meeting. The Manager of Inspection Services reviewed the report and highlighted the changes within the bylaw. He advised on the amendments to the fee structure and provided reasoning behind increases to fees. R/2012-460 BL No. 6950-2012 Forward to regular It was moved and seconded Council Meeting That Maple Ridge Building Amending Bylaw No. 6950-2012 be referred to a regular Council Meeting. CARRIED Note: Councillor Dueck did not return when the meeting was reconvened. 4.5 Proposed Heritage Procedures Bylaw No. 6951-2012 and Development Application Fee Amendment Bylaw No. 6952-2012 Staff report dated October 15, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Heritage Procedures Bylaw No. 6951-2012 and Maple Ridge Development Application Fee Amendment Bylaw No. 6952-2012 be forwarded to a regular Council Meeting for consideration. The Manager of Community Planning outlined the work behind the development of the proposed bylaws. The Planner provided slides outlining the heritage conservation process. She advised on new areas within the proposed Heritage Procedures Bylaw, spoke to heritage inventory, the heritage registry and how a property can be designated. The Director of Planning provided a background on the District’s current listing of heritage properties and its community heritage registry. She advised on the public participation process carried out during the development of the current registry. Council Workshop Minutes October 15, 2012 Page 5 of 6 R/2012-461 BL No. 6951-2012 BL No. 6952-2012 It was moved and seconded Forward to regular Council meeting That Heritage Procedures Bylaw No. 6951-2012 and Development Application Fee Amendment Bylaw No. 6952- 2012 be forwarded to a regular meeting of Council for consideration. CARRIED 4.6 Community Services Update The Director of Community Services gave a PowerPoint presentation providing an update on social planning. She advised on the definition of social planning and provided information on the mandate and work done by the Maple Ridge Social Advisory Planning Committee (“SPAC”) 5. CORRESPONDENCE – Nil 6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL – Nil 6.1 Proposed Cell Towers Councillor Morden requested that companies applying to the District for cell towers be made aware of the District’s review of its cell tower policy. R/2012-462 Proposed Cell Towers It was moved and seconded That staff be directed send a letter to Telus, the proponent of a cell tower application at 23570 124 Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC, requesting that the application be held in abeyance until a review of the District’s policy on cell towers; and further That all cell phone companies applying for cell towers in the District of Maple Ridge be advised that the District is reviewing its cell tower policy and request that applications be held in abeyance until the completion of the policy review. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes October 15, 2012 Page 6 of 6 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil 8. ADJOURNMENT – 12:24 p.m. _______________________________ E. Daykin, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ C. Marlo, Corporate Officer