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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-03-13 Council Minutes.pdfCity of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 13, 2018 The Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on March 13, 2018 at 7:03 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia for the purpose of transacting regular City business. 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 T. Thompson, Interim Director of Finance Councillor T. Shymkiw C. Carter, Director of Planning Councillor C. Speirs L. Benson, Corporate Officer A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary Other staff as required C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental Services D. Pollock, Municipal Engineer A. Kopystynski, Planner 2 R. MacNair, Manager of Bylaw and Licensing Services Note: These Minutes are also posted on the City’s Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca The meeting was live streamed and recorded by the City of Maple Ridge 100 CALL TO ORDER 200 AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA – Nil 300 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA R/2018-140 It was moved and seconded That the agenda for the March 13, 2018 Council Meeting be approved as circulated. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes March 13, 2018 Page 2 of 15 400 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 401 Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of February 27, 2018 and the Regular Council Meeting of February 27, 2018 R/2018-141 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Special Council Meeting of February 27, 2018 and the Regular Council Meeting of February 27, 2018 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 402 Minutes of the Public Hearing of February 20, 2018 R/2018-142 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Public Hearing of February 20, 2018 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 500 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil 600 DELEGATIONS 601 Boating BC Association • Lisa Geddes, Executive Director • Don Prittie, President Ms. Geddes gave a PowerPoint presentation providing background information on Boating BC, the mandate of the organization and boating in Maple Ridge and surrounding communities. Mr. Prittie highlighted threats to the boating industry, outlined concerns with declining access to public waterways, provided examples of changes impacting water access and requested Council support for the boating industry. Council Meeting Minutes March 13, 2018 Page 3 of 15 650 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Note: Mayor Read addressed the most recent announcement from the Provincial Government pertaining to a temporary modular site and indicated that Maple Ridge Council does currently not have more information than the public. Wesley Mann Mr. Mann asked if Council will break its silence on both the application on Burnett Street and the temporary modular homes and stand up for the families for Maple Ridge. Mayor Read advised that an application on the Burnett site will be coming before Council and that the Province currently does not wish to bring an application before Council for a temporary use permit with respect to the temporary modular. Mr. Mann asked whether this will be the first time that the Provincial Government does not seek rezoning for modulars. Mayor Read responded to the question and outlined actions Council has taken in the past to deal with the issue. Eric Boland Mr. Boland asked what Act in BC law allows for the Province to trump an Official Community Plan. He asked for a reference to an Act or Legislation. Mayor Read advised on legislation and stated that information can be e- mailed to Mr. Boland. Mr. Boland asked whether the City can engage in legal action due to the Province bypassing and putting in things that the community doesn’t want. Mayor Read advised that the City cannot. Mr. Boland asked about a Council spending report released in a local newspaper and asked why Councillor Speirs expenses are so high. Mayor Read advised on funds set aside for Councillors and how these are distributed. Jodi Seminoff Ms. Seminoff asked what the community can do to go above Council to protest the proposed Burnett Street shelter and the modular housing planned by the Provincial Government, whether it be the Ombudsman or the Federal Government. Council Meeting Minutes March 13, 2018 Page 4 of 15 Mayor Read advised on follow up to take with the Provincial Government and the Ombudsperson. Ms. Seminoff asked if the community can do a follow up with the backing of Council, in that MLAs are not responding to questions. Mayor Read advised that this would not be appropriate for the City as no application has been brought forward. Jessica Flynn Ms. Flynn asked whether, when the rezoning of the property is considered, the data of houses listed and sold proximate to the Burnett Street proposed site since it was announced and houses listed and sold in Golden Ears Elementary catchment will be looked at. Mayor Read advised that staff will look at this type of information. Resident (the resident submitted her information in writing to the Corporate Officer) The resident asked whether Mayor Read was aware that a child was stabbed by a needle the previous day in West Maple Ridge. The Mayor replied she was not. The resident asked whether Council members are familiar of the process the residents in Marpole are going through in terms of their fight. The Mayor replied in the affirmative. The resident asked whether there is anything similar to a Service Level 3, as per a policy of the City of Vancouver, in Maple Ridge. Mayor Read advised there is not. She clarified that the City of Vancouver has its own charter and therefore its powers differ from the City of Maple Ridge. The resident asked how Council will prevent individuals with a Service Level 3 and the negative behaviours that come with this service level from coming into the City. Mayor Read advised on follow up by the City with the Province. The resident asked about plans for increased security and whether the City can request in increase in policing at the cost of the Province. Mayor Read spoke on security, health and policing issues and costs. Council Meeting Minutes March 13, 2018 Page 5 of 15 R/2018-143 It was moved and seconded That the ‘Questions from the Public’ time be extended by 15 minutes. CARRIED Councillor Masse, Councillor Robson - OPPOSED Kim Engle She asked what Council considered to be temporary for the proposed modular housing. The General Manager of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services advised on temporary housing timelines. Ms. Engle asked why the proposed temporary housing will not go through processes for temporary use zoning in the same manner as other businesses such as taxi services. Mayor Read stated that the temporary modular housing is a provincial decision. Dana Lang Ms. Lang asked whether residents can be guaranteed that Anita Place and other tent cities will not happen if the proposed shelter does get built. Mayor Read advised this cannot be guaranteed. Ms. Lang asked whether cities such as Port Moody and Burnaby had shelters over concerns that that the City of Maple Ridge will be subject to continued downloading. Thomas Cratty Mr. Cratty asked whether the Mayor or any of Council or the executive branch has had conversations with the Provincial Government about such shelters. Mayor Read commented on discussions between Council and the Province. Mr. Cratty asked how long the temporary housing will be in place. The Mayor advised on the timeline according to the Province. Council Meeting Minutes March 13, 2018 Page 6 of 15 Eric Boland Mr. Boland asked for clarification on a statement made pertaining to a shared purchase of property. Mayor Read provided clarification on the purchase of land at 21375 Lougheed Highway. Mr. Boland asked whether the land on Lougheed Highway is still owned by the City. Mayor Read advised that the land is still owned by the City. Mr. Boland asked why the taxpayers of Maple Ridge were not advised on the purchase of the land. Mayor Read advised on the process involved in the purchase of any land by the City. Note: Councillor Shymkiw left the meeting at 7:49 p.m. 700 ITEMS ON CONSENT 701 Minutes 701.1 Development Agreements Committee Meetings - February 20, 2018 and February 27, 2018 701.2 Minutes of Committees and Commissions of Council • Advisory Design Panel - November 15, 2017 and January 17, 2018 • Agricultural Advisory Committee – November 23, 2017 and January 25, 2018 • Public Art Steering Committee - September 26, 2017 and November 28, 2017 702 Reports – Nil 703 Correspondence – Nil Council Meeting Minutes March 13, 2018 Page 7 of 15 704 Release of Items from Closed Council Status From the January 9, 2018 Special Closed Council Meeting • Item 01.01 Appointment of Corporate Officer From the February 27, 2018 Closed Council Meeting • Item 04.03 Potential Sale of Property at 22300 River Road R/2018-144 It was moved and seconded That Items 701.1, 701.2 and 704 on the “Items on Consent” agenda be received into the record. CARRIED 800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – Nil 900 CORRESPONDENCE – Nil Note: Councillor Shymkiw returned to the meeting at 7:52 p.m. 1000 BYLAWS Bylaws for Third Reading Note: Item 1001 is from the March 13, 2018 Public Hearing 1001 2017-527-RZ, 21322 121 Avenue Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7429-2018 To rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to R-1 (Residential District). The current application is to permit a future subdivision of approximately 2 single family lots. Third Reading R/2018-145 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7429-2018 be given third reading. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes March 13, 2018 Page 8 of 15 Bylaws for Adoption 1002 2016-066-RZ, 24240 125 Avenue Staff report dated March 13, 2018 recommending adoption Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7239-2016 To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to permit subdivision into two lots not less than 0.80 ha Adoption R/2018-146 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7239-2016 be adopted. CARRIED Councillor Duncan, Councillor Speirs - OPPOSED 1003 11893-227 Street; 11865 -227 Street; 22638–119 Avenue and 22633 Selkirk Avenue Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 7347-2017 To allow the City of Maple Ridge to enter into a Housing Agreement Adoption R/2018-147 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7347-2017 be adopted. CARRIED 1100 REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Public Works and Development Services 1101 2017-390-RZ, 23084 and 23100 Lougheed Highway, RS-3 to RM-4 Staff report dated March 13, 2018 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7442-2018 to rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RM-4 (Multiple Family Residential) to permit a townhouse development with approximately 32 units in 6 buildings be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules A, C, E, F and G of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879- 1999. Council Meeting Minutes March 13, 2018 Page 9 of 15 A. Kopystynski, Planner gave a PowerPoint presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Subject Map • Official Community Plan Context • Neighbourhood Plan Context • Site Characteristics • Development Proposal • Proposed Site Plan R/2018-148 It was moved and seconded In respect of Section 475 of the Local Government Act, requirement for consultation during the development or amendment of an Official Community Plan, Council must consider whether consultation is required with specifically: i. The Board of the Regional District in which the area covered by the plan is located, in the case of a Municipal Official Community Plan; ii. The Board of any Regional District that is adjacent to the area covered by the plan; iii. The Council of any municipality that is adjacent to the area covered by the plan; iv. First Nations; v. Boards of Education, Greater Boards and Improvements District Boards; and vi. The Provincial and Federal Governments and their agencies. and in that regard it is recommended that no additional consultation be required in respect of this matter beyond the early posting of the proposed Official Community Plan amendments on the City’s website, together with an invitation to the public to comment, and; That Bylaw No. 7442-2018 be given first reading; and That the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules A, C, E, F and G of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879–1999, along with the information required in the report dated February 23, 2018. CARRIED Councillor Duncan - OPPOSED Council Meeting Minutes March 13, 2018 Page 10 of 15 1102 2017-573-RZ, 11575, 11587 223 Street and 22300 River Road, RS-1 to RM-2 Staff report dated March 13, 2018 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7420-2018 to rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to RM-2 (Medium Density Apartment Residential) to allow future construction of a five storey residential building with approximately 36 units be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules C, D and E of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services ave a PowerPoint presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Subject Map • Official Community Plan Context • Neighbourhood Plan Context • Site Characteristics • Development Proposal R/2018-149 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7420-2018 be given first reading; and That the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules C, D and E of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879–1999. CARRIED 1103 2017-078-RZ, 22368 North Avenue, RM-3 to C-3 Staff report dated March 13, 2018 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7436-2018 to designate land use from Low-Rise Apartment to Town Centre Commercial be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7316-2017 to rezone from RM-3 (High Density Apartment Residential) to C-3 (Town Centre Commercial) to permit construction of a four storey mixed-use building to serve as the new head office of the Ridge Meadows Community Living Foundation be given second reading as amended and be forwarded to Public Hearing. Council Meeting Minutes March 13, 2018 Page 11 of 15 R/2018-150 It was moved and seconded 1) That, in accordance with Section 475 of the Local Government Act, opportunity for early and on-going consultation has been provided by way of posting Bylaw No. 7436-2018 on the municipal website and requiring that the applicant host a Development Information Meeting (DIM), and Council considers it unnecessary to provide any further consultation opportunities, except by way of holding a Public Hearing on the bylaw; 2) That Bylaw No. 7436-2018 be considered in conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 3) That it be confirmed that Bylaw No. 7436-2018 is consistent with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 4) That Bylaw No. 7436-2018 be given first and second readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing; 5) That Bylaw No. 7316-2017 as amended be given second reading, and be forwarded to Public Hearing; 6) That the following terms and conditions be met prior to final reading: i) Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant and receipt of the deposit of a security, as outlined in the Agreement; ii) Approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure; iii) Amendment to Official Community Plan Schedule “A”, Chapter 10.4 Town Centre Area Plan, Schedule 1 – Town Centre Area Land-Use Designation Map; iv) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for Stormwater Management; v) Registration of a Housing Agreement in accordance with Section 483 of the Local Government Act and a Section 219 Restrictive Covenant stating that the six residential units will be affordable, rental units for persons with development disabilities in perpetuity. CARRIED 1104 2016-066-DVP, 24240 125 Avenue Staff report dated March 13, 2018 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2016-066-DVP to reduce the 125 Avenue local street rural standard width requirement and 125 Avenue local street rural standard asphalt width requirement to permit the creation of two RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) zoned lots. Council Meeting Minutes March 13, 2018 Page 12 of 15 R/2018-151 It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2016-066-DVP respecting property located at 24240 125 Avenue. CARRIED Councillor Duncan, Councillor Speirs - OPPOSED 1105 2017-501-DVP, 2017-500-DP, 11865 227 Street Staff report dated March 13, 2018 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2017-501-DVP to reduce the front, rear, interior and exterior side yard setbacks along with variances to Off Street Parking and Loading Bylaw No. 4350-1990 and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2017-500-DP to permit construction of Phase 3 of a four phased mixed use residential/commercial development located within the Town Centre. R/2018-152 It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2017-501-DVP respecting property located at 11865 227 Street; and That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2017-500-DP respecting property located at 11865 227 Street. CARRIED 1106 Maple Ridge Highway and Traffic Amending Bylaw and Maple Ridge Ticket Information Utilization Amending Bylaw Staff Report dated March 13, 2018 recommending that Maple Ridge Highway and Traffic Amending Bylaw No. 7418-2018 to update regulations for compliance with currently parking and storage issues be given first, second and third readings and that Maple Ridge Ticket Information Utilization Amending Bylaw No. 7419-2018 be given first, second and third reading. The Manager of Bylaw and Licensing Services reviewed the report and provided clarification on the proposed amendments. Council Meeting Minutes March 13, 2018 Page 13 of 15 MAIN MOTION 2018-153 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7418-2018 be given first, second and third reading. That Bylaw No. 7419-2018 be given first, second and third reading. R/2018-154 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7418-2018 be amended to retain Section 12(z) 48 Hours – upon any highway for a continuous period of time exceeding 48 hours without movement. AMENDMENT DEFEATED Mayor Read, Councillor Bell, Councillor Duncan, Councillor Robson, Councillor Speirs - OPPOSED MAIN MOTION CARRIED Councillor Masse, Councillor Shymkiw - OPPOSED 1107 Maple Ridge Business Licencing and Regulation Amending Bylaw Staff report dated March 13, 2018 recommending that Maple Ridge Business Licencing and Regulation Amending Bylaw No. 7441-2018 to ensure definitions match amendments to the Zoning Bylaw to better support home occupations be given first, second and third reading. R/2018-155 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7441-2018 be given first, second and third reading. CARRIED 1108 Maple Ridge Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw and Maple Ridge Water Service Amending Bylaw Staff report dated March 13, 2018 recommending that Maple Ridge Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw No. 7425-2018 be given first, second and third readings and that Maple Ridge Water Service Amending Bylaw No. 7427-2018 to reference the Maple Ridge Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw be given first, second and third reading. Council Meeting Minutes March 13, 2018 Page 14 of 15 R/2018-156 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7425-2018 be given first, second and third reading; and That Bylaw No. 7427-2018 be given first, second and third reading. CARRIED 1109 Contact Renewal Award: Electrical Contractor Services Staff report dated March 13, 2018 recommending that the Electrical Contractor Services be awarded to Boileau Electric and Pole Line Limited for the final two year option period and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract. R/2018-157 It was moved and seconded That the contract for ‘Electrical Contractor Services’ be awarded to Boileau Electric and Pole Line Limited for the final two year option period and further that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract. CARRIED 1110 Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative – Union of British Columbia Municipalities (“UBCM”) Funding Staff report dated March 13, 2018 recommending that the application for FireSmart Planning & Activities Grant Program funding be supported. R/2018-158 It was moved and seconded That the application for FireSmart Planning & Activities Grant Program funding through the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (“UBCM”) be supported. CARRIED Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police) – Nil Parks, Recreation & Culture – Nil Administration – Nil Council Meeting Minutes March 13, 2018 Page 15 of 15 Other Committee Issues – Nil 1200 STAFF REPORTS – Nil 1300 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil 1400 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS – Nil 1500 ADJOURNMENT – 8:51 p.m. _______________________________ N. Read, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ L. Benson, Corporate Officer