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City of Maple Ridge
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
September 18, 2018
The Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on September 18, 2018 at 6:58 p.m. in
the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British
Columbia for the purpose of transacting regular City business.
PRESENT
Elected Officials Appointed Staff
Mayor N. Read P. Gill, Chief Administrative Officer
Councillor C. Bell K. Swift, General Manager of Parks, Recreation & Culture
Councillor K. Duncan D. Pollock, Acting General Manager Public Works and
Councillor B. Masse Development Services
Councillor G. Robson L. Benson, Director of Corporate Administration
Councillor T. Shymkiw T. Thompson, Chief Financial Officer
Councillor C. Speirs C. Carter, Director of Planning
A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary
Other staff as required
C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental
Services
D. Hall, Planner 2
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
Note: Councillor Bell and Councillor Robson were not in attendance at the start of
the meeting.
100 CALL TO ORDER
200 AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA – Nil
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300 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2018-482
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda for the September 18, 2018 Council Meeting be
approved.
CARRIED
400 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES
• Regular Council Meeting of July 24, 2018
• Special Council Meeting of August 7, 2018
• Council Workshop Meeting of September 4, 2018
R/2018-483
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July 24, 2018, the
Special Council Meeting of August 7, 2018 and the Council Workshop
Meeting of September 4, 2018 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
500 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL
Note: Councillor Bell and Councillor Robson joined the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
501 Albion Community Centre Presentation
• Michael Millward, Facilities Operations Manager
• Justin Dyck, Architect AIBC, CHP Architects
The Facilities Operations Manager introduced the Albion Community Centre
Project and Justin Dyke, the Architect working on the project.
Justin Dyke
Mr. Dyke gave a PowerPoint presentation providing renderings of all
aspects of the new Albion Community Centre. He spoke on the overall site
plan, landscaping, interior finishes and the intent to achieve LEED Silver.
Mr. Dyke advised on the process schedule and timeline.
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600 DELEGATIONS
601 Establishment of a Wellness Centre for Patients with Medical Cannabis
Licences and for Recreational Cannabis Use
• Charles Dunn
Mr. Dunn provided background on his involvement with the community of
Maple Ridge and outlined his work and medical history which led to his
involvement in the medical cannabis field. He spoke to the potential of
opening a wellness and retail store for cannabis in the community and
asked questions on allowable zoning and the opinions of members of
Council.
650 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Susanne Sloboda
Ms. Sloboda expressed concern with the removal of a laneway barricade
between Foreman Drive and 137 Avenue. She advised that residents are
requesting that the barricade be reinstated as a permanent fixture and
provided a petition pertaining to that request.
The Acting General Manager of Public Works and Development advised he
will meet with the residents for further discussion.
700 ITEMS ON CONSENT
701 Minutes
701.1 Development Agreements Committee Meetings of June 19 and June 24,
2018, July 27 and July 31, 2018, August 10, 14, 17, 21, and 28, 2018 and
September 4, 2018
701.2 Committees and Commissions of Council
• Advisory Design Panel – May 16, 2018
702 Reports
702.1 Disbursements for the month ended July 31, 2018
Staff report dated September 18, 2018 recommending that the
disbursements for the month ended July 31, 2018 be received for
information.
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702.2 Disbursements for the month ended August 31, 2018
Staff report dated September 18, 2018 recommending that the
disbursements for the month ended August 31, 2018 be received for
information.
703 Correspondence – Nil
704 Release of Items from Closed Council Status
R/2018-484
It was moved and seconded
That Items 701.1, 701.2, 702.1 and 702.2 on the “Items on Consent”
agenda be received into the record.
CARRIED
800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – Nil
900 CORRESPONDENCE – Nil
1000 BYLAWS
Bylaws for Adoption
1001 Maple Ridge Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw No. 7320-2017
To impose Development Cost Charges
Adoption
R/2018-485
It was moved and seconded
That Maple Ridge Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw
No. 7320-2017be adopted.
CARRIED
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1100 REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Public Works and Development Services
1101 2018-093-RZ, 11780 Burnett Street, RS-1 to R-1
Staff report dated September 18, 2018 recommending that Maple Ridge
Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7450-2018 to rezone from RS-1 (One Family
Urban Residential) to RT-1 (Two Family Urban Residential) to permit the
development of a duplex be rescinded and that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7485-2018 to rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban
Residential) to R-1 (Residential District) to allow subdivision into two single
family lots be given first reading and that the applicant provide further
information as described on Schedule B of the Development Procedures
Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with a Subdivision application.
R/2018-486
It was moved and seconded
That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7450-2018 be rescinded; and
That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7485-2018 be given first reading; and
further
That the applicant provide further information as described on Schedule B
of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with a
Subdivision application.
CARRIED
1102 2018-132-RZ, 12121 232 Street, RS-3 to R-1
Staff report dated September 18, 2018 recommending that Maple Ridge
Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7491-2018 to rezone from RS-3 (One Family
Rural Residential) to R-1 (Residential District) to permit future subdivision
into approximately three single family lots be given first reading and that
the applicant provide further information as described on Schedule B of the
Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with the information
required for a Subdivision application.
R/2018-487
It was moved and seconded
That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7491-2018 be given first reading; and
further
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That the applicant provide further information as described on Schedule B
of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with the
information required for a Subdivision application.
CARRIED
1103 2018-301-RZ, 12294 Laity Street, RS-1 to R-1
Staff report dated September 18, 2018 recommending that Maple Ridge
Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7486-2018 to rezone from RS-1 (One Family
Urban Residential) to R-1 (Residential District) to permit a 2 lot subdivision
of 2 single family residential lots be given first reading and that the
applicant provide further information as described on Schedules B and E of
the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with a
Subdivision application.
R/2018-488
It was moved and seconded
That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7486-2018 be given first reading; and
further
That the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules B
and E of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with a
Subdivision application.
CARRIED
1104 2017-319-RZ, 13589 232 Street, RS-3 to R-1
Staff report dated September 18, 2018 recommending that Maple Ridge
Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7391-2017 to designate land
use from Eco Clusters to Conservation and Low/Medium Density
Residential be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public
Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7387-2017 to
rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to R-1 (Residential
District) to permit future subdivision of approximately 5 lots be given
second reading as amended and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
R/2018-489
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 Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7391-
2017 on the municipal website and requiring that the applicant host a
Development Information Meeting (DIM), and Council considers it
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unnecessary to provide any further consultation opportunities, except
by way of holding a Public Hearing on the bylaw;
2) That Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7391-2017 be
considered in conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste
Management Plan;
3) That it be confirmed that Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No.
7391-2017 is consistent with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste
Management Plan;
4) That Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7391-2017 be given
first and second readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing;
5) That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7387-2017 be given second reading
as amended and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and
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) Amendment to Official Community Plan Schedule “A”, Chapter 10.3,
Part VI, A – Silver Valley, Figure 2 – Land Use Plan, Figure 3A – Blaney
Hamlet, and Figure 4 – Trails/Open Space;
iii) Road dedication on 136 Avenue and the new road, as required;
iv) Park dedication as required, including construction of a multi-purpose
trail; and removal of all debris and garbage from park land;
v) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the Geotechnical Report,
which addresses the suitability of the subject property for the proposed
development;
vi) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for Tree Protection;
vii) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for Stormwater Management;
viii) Removal of existing buildings;
ix) Notification to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the
Ministry of Environment for in-stream works on the site, if required;
x) In addition to the site profile, a disclosure statement must be submitted
by a Professional Engineer advising whether there is any evidence of
underground fuel storage tanks on the subject property. If so, a Stage
1 Site Investigation Report is required to ensure that the subject
property is not a contaminated site; and
xi) That a voluntary contribution, in the amount of $25,500.00
($5,100.00/lot) be provided in keeping with the Council Policy with
regard to Community Amenity Contributions.
CARRIED
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1105 2017-434-RZ, 24364 112 Avenue, RS-3 to RS-1b
Staff report dated September 18, 2018 recommending that Maple Ridge
Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7488-2018 to amend the
conservation area boundary be given first and second reading and be
forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw
No. 7399-2017 to rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to
RS-1b (One Family Urban [Medium Density] Residential) to permit a
subdivision of approximately 15 (371 m2) lots be given second reading and
be forwarded to Public Hearing.
R/2018-490
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 Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7488-
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 Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7488-2018 be
considered in conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste
Management Plan;
3) That it be confirmed that Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No.
7488-2018 is consistent with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste
Management Plan;
4) That Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7488-2018 be given
first and second readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing;
5) That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7399-2017 be given second reading,
and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and
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) Amendment to Official Community Plan Schedule “A”, Chapter
10.2, Albion Area Plan, Schedule 1: Albion Area Plan and Schedule
“C”;
iii) Road dedication on 112 Avenue as required;
iv) Park dedication as required and removal of all debris and garbage
from park land
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v) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the Geotechnical Report,
which addresses the suitability of the subject property for the
proposed development;
vi) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the protection of the
Environmentally Sensitive areas (wetlands) on the subject property;
vii) Registration of a Statutory Right-of-Way plan and agreement for a
watermain;
viii) Registration of multi Restrictive Covenants for Tree Protection,
Geotechnical, Habitation and Restoration Plan and Stormwater
Management;
ix) Removal of existing building/s;
In addition to the site profile, a disclosure statement must be
submitted by a Professional Engineer advising whether there is any
evidence of underground fuel storage tanks on the subject
property. If so, a Stage 1 Site Investigation Report is required to
ensure that the subject property is not a contaminated site; and
x) That a voluntary contribution, in the amount of $76,500.00
($5,100.00 per lot x 15 lots) be provided in keeping with the
Council Policy with regard to Community Amenity Contributions.
xi) Payment of the Density Bonus provision of the RS-1b (One Family
Urban [Medium Density] Residential) zone, in the amount of
$46,500.00 ($3,100.00 per lot x 15 lots.
CARRIED
1106 2016-176-RZ, 23710 133 Avenue, RS-3 to RM-1
Staff report dated September 18, 2018 recommending that Maple Ridge
Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7259-2016 to rezone from RS-3 (One Family
Rural Residential) to RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) to permit future
development of 16 townhouse units be given second reading and be
forwarded to Public Hearing.
R/2018-491
It was moved and seconded
1) That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7259-2016 be given second reading
and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and
2) 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;
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ii. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the Geotechnical
Report, which addresses the suitability of the subject property for
the proposed development;
iii. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for Visitor Parking;
iv. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for Stormwater
Management;
v. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for a private Sanitary
Pump;
vi. Notification to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the
Ministry of Environment for in-stream works on the site;
vii. In addition to the site profile, a disclosure statement must be
submitted by a Professional Engineer advising whether there is
any evidence of underground fuel storage tanks on the subject
property. If so, a Stage 1 Investigation Report is required to
ensure that the subject property is not a contaminated site; and
viii. That a voluntary contribution be provided in keeping with the
Council Policy 6.31 with regard to Community Amenity
Contributions.
CARRIED
1107 2017-271-RZ, 11970 Glenhurst Street, RS-3 to RT-1
Staff report dated September 18, 2018 recommending that Maple Ridge
Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7361-2017 to rezone from RS-3 (One Family
Rural Residential) to RT-1 (Two Family Urban Residential) to permit
construction of a duplex be given second reading and be forwarded to
Public Hearing.
R/2018-492
It was moved and seconded
1) That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7361-2017 be given second reading
and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and
2) 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. Road dedication on Glenhurst Street as required;
iii. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for Duplex Design;
iv. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for On-Site Stormwater
Management;
v. Removal of existing building/s;
vi. Notification to the Ministry of Environment for ditch infill works, if
required;
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vii. In addition to the site profile, a disclosure statement must be
submitted by a Professional Engineer advising whether there is
any evidence of underground fuel storage tanks on the subject
property. If so, a Stage 1 Investigation Report is required to
ensure that the subject property is not a contaminated site; and
viii. That a voluntary contribution, in the amount of $4,100.00 be
provided in keeping with the Council Policy with regard to
Community Amenity Contributions.
CARRIED
1108 2017-320-RZ, 12327 203 Street, RS-1 to R-1
Staff report dated September 18, 2018 recommending that Maple Ridge
Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7380-2017 to rezone from RS-1 (One Family
Urban Residential) to R-1 (Residential District) to permit a future
subdivision of approximately 2 lots be given second reading and be
forwarded to Public Hearing.
R/2018-493
It was moved and seconded
1) That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7380-2017 be given second reading
and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and
2) That the following terms and conditions be met prior to final reading:
i. Approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure;
ii. Road dedication on 203 Street and 123 Avenue as required;
iii. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for Stormwater
Management;
iv. Removal of existing building/s;
v. In addition to the site profile, a disclosure statement must be
submitted by a Professional Engineer advising whether there is
any evidence of underground fuel storage tanks on the subject
property. If so, a Stage 1 Investigation Report is required to
ensure that the subject property is not a contaminated site; and
vi. That a voluntary contribution, in the amount of $5,100.00 be
provided in keeping with the Council Policy with regard to
Community Amenity Contributions.
CARRIED
Note: Councillor Duncan excused herself from discussion of Item 1109 at 7:57
p.m. citing that she has left during discussion of the item at an earlier date.
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1109 2015-297-RZ, 23070 Lougheed Highway, Housing Agreement
Staff report dated September 18, 2018 recommending that 23070
Lougheed Highway Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 7332-2017 be given
second and third reading as amended.
R/2018-494
It was moved and seconded
That 23070 Lougheed Highway Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 7332-2017
be given second and third reading as amended.
CARRIED
Note: Councillor Duncan returned to the meeting at 7:57 p.m.
1110 2018-218-RZ, Zoning Bylaw Amendments for Auto Wrecking Services
Staff report dated September 18, 2018 recommending that Maple Ridge
Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7455-2018 to prohibit auto wrecking services in
the M-2 (General Industrial) zone be given first and second reading and be
forwarded to Public Hearing.
R/2018-495
It was moved and seconded
That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7455-2018 be given first and second
reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
CARRIED
1111 2018-320-RZ, Zoning Bylaw Amendments for Cannabis Retail Sales
Staff report dated September 18, 2018 recommending that Maple Ridge
Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7487-2018 to direct retail sales of non-medical
cannabis be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public
Hearing.
MAIN MOTION
R/2018-496
It was moved and seconded
That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7487-2018 be given first and second
reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
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D. Hall, Planner provided a PowerPoint presentation prior to the vote on the
item. She outlined federal packaging rules and referred to the provincial
government retail outline speaking to zoning.
AMENDMENT TO MOTION
R/2018-497
It was moved and seconded
That the text “or ingesting” be removed from Part 2 of the bylaw.
AMENDMENT DEFEATED
Mayor Read, Councillor Bell, Councillor Masse, Councillor Robson,
Councillor Speirs – OPPOSED
Question on the main motion
The question was called on the Main Motion.
MAIN MOTION CARRIED
Councillor Shymkiw - OPPOSED
1112 2018 Storm and Sanitary Sewer Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Program
Staff report dated September 18, 2018 recommending that Contract ITT-
OP18-63, 2018 Storm and Sanitary Sewer CCTV Program be awarded to
1051735 BC Ltd./DBA C3 Mainline Inspection Services Inc. and that the
Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract.
R/2018-498
It was moved and seconded
That Contract ITT-OP18-63, 2018 Storm and Sanitary Sewer CCTV Program,
be awarded to 1051735 BC Ltd./DBA C3 Mainline Inspection Services Inc.
in the amount of $227,744.00, excluding taxes; and further
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract.
CARRIED
1113 Solid Waste Request for Proposal
Staff report dated September 18, 2018 providing information on a Request
for Proposal (RFP) issued to establish an annual cost per household for
solid waste curbside collection.
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The Municipal Engineer gave a PowerPoint presentation providing the
following information:
• RFP process
• RFP submissions received
• Outstanding issue of setting of annual charge of upcoming
plebiscite
• Details on the RFP
• RFP findings
• Elements of an Annual Charge
• Determination of Rates for Implementation
Note: Councillor Duncan left the meeting at 8:43 p.m.
• Comparison of Rates in other Municipalities
• Suggested Charge of $270 for Maple Ridge for purpose of
plebiscite
• Private Hauler Rates in Maple Ridge
• Summary
Note: Councillor Duncan returned to the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
R/2018-499
It was moved and seconded
That discussion of Request for Proposals received be moved into a Closed
Council Meeting.
DEFEATED
Councillor Robson, Councillor Speirs – OPPOSED
Note: The motion to move into a Closed Council meeting was defeated as notice
of a special council meeting was not waived by unanimous consent of all
Council members as per Section 127(4) of the Community Charter
R/2018-500
It was moved and seconded
That the staff report dated September 18, 2018 titled “Solid Waste
Request for Proposal” be received into the record.
CARRIED
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Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police)
1131 Solid Waste Curbside Collection Plebiscite
Staff report dated September 18, 2018 recommending wording for the
non-binding plebiscite question on Solid Waste Curbside Collection and
that supplemental information be included with the plebiscite ballot.
MAIN MOTION
R/2018-501
It was moved and seconded
That the non-binding plebiscite question on Solid Waste Curbside Collection
for the October 2018 general local election be a Yes or No response to the
following statement:
“I support paying $270 per year per household for the following
service:
• Kitchen scraps and green waste curbside collection – weekly pickup;
• Garbage curbside collection – biweekly (every two weeks) pickup;
• One set of totes/cans per household included”; and further
That the non-binding plebiscite ballot include the supplemental information
on the sample ballot attached to the September 18, 2018 report titled
“Solid Waste Curbside Collection Plebiscite.”
MOTION TO AMEND MAIN MOTION
R/2018-502
It was moved and seconded
That the text “I support paying $270 per year per household for the
following service:” be amended to read “I support paying up to $247 per
year per household for the following service:”
AMENDMENT DEFEATED
Mayor Read, Councillor Duncan, Councillor Robson, Councillor Shymkiw,
Councillor Speirs - OPPOSED
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MOTION TO AMEND MAIN MOTION
R/2018-503
It was moved and seconded
That the text “up to” be added prior to the text “$270”.
AMENDMENT CARRIED
MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED
Councillor Duncan, Councillor Robson, Councillor Speirs – OPPOSED
MOTION TO AMEND MAIN MOTION
R/2018-504
It was moved and seconded
That the phrase “Twice annual large item pickup” be added to the bullet
list.
AMENDMENT CARRIED
MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED
Councillor Duncan, Councillor Speirs – OPPOSED
Question on the main motion
The question was then called on the Main Motion as amended.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED
That the non-binding plebiscite question on Solid Waste Curbside Collection
for the October 2018 general local election be a Yes or No response to the
following statement:
“I support paying up to $270 per year per household for the following
service:
• Kitchen scraps and green waste curbside collection – weekly pickup;
• Garbage curbside collection – biweekly (every two weeks) pickup;
• One set of totes/cans per household included”;
• Large item pickup – twice per year; and further
That the non-binding plebiscite ballot include the supplemental information
on the sample ballot attached to the September 18, 2018 report titled
“Solid Waste Curbside Collection Plebiscite.”
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Parks, Recreation & Culture – Nil
Administration
1171 Train Whistle Cessation in Maple Ridge
Staff report dated September 18, 2018 recommending that the use of
railway whistles be prohibited at public railway crossings in Maple Ridge
located at Maple Meadows Way (Milepost 106.2), 113B Avenue (Milepost
105.61), Lorne Avenue (Milepost 105.32), 224 Street/Port Haney Wharf
(Milepost 203.8), River Road/Tamarack Lane (Milepost 101.47), 240
Street (Milepost 99.76) and 287 Street (Milepost 93.8) unless an
emergency exists or rules of the Railway Safety Act require whistle use or a
railway safety inspector orders whistle use.
R/2018-505
It was moved and seconded
That pursuant to Section 23.1 of the Railway Safety Act, Council hereby
resolves that the use of train whistles be prohibited at the following public
railway crossings in Maple Ridge:
• Maple Meadows Way (Milepost 106.2);
• 113B Avenue (Milepost 105.61);
• Lorne Avenue (Milepost 105.32);
• Ditton Street (Milepost 105.21);
• 224 Street/Port Haney Wharf (Milepost 102.8);
• River Road/Tamarack Lane (Milepost 101.47);
• 240 Street (Milepost 99.76);
• 287 Street (Milepost 93.8);
Unless:
a) An emergency exists; or
b) Rules in force under Section 19 or 20 of the Railway Safety Act require
whistle use; or a railway safety inspector orders whistle use under
Section 31 of the Railway Safety Act.
CARRIED
Councillor Duncan - OPPOSED
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1172 Pitt Meadows Airport Society – Permanent Board of Directors
Staff report dated September 18, 2018 recommending that applications be
sought for four members for the Pitt Meadows Airport Society Board of
Directors.
R/2018-506
It was moved and seconded
That applications be sought for four (4) members for the Pitt Meadows
Airport Society Board of Directors, based on the process outlined in this
report.
CARRIED
Other Committee Issues – Nil
1200 STAFF REPORTS – Nil
1300 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil
1400 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
Councillor Bell gave notice that she will be bringing forward a motion at the
September 25, 2018 Council Meeting requesting that staff provide a report
on a rental bylaw recommendation by the Provincial Government.
1500 ADJOURNMENT – 10:02 p.m.
_______________________________
N. Read, Mayor
Certified Correct
___________________________________
L. Benson, Corporate Officer