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Home My WebLink About2018-07-17 Workshop Minutes.pdf City of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES July 17, 2018 The Minutes of the City Council Workshop held on July 17, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers 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 L. Benson, Director of Corporate Administration Councillor C. Speirs T. Thompson, Chief Financial Officer A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary ABSENT 1BOther Staff as Required Councillor T. Shymkiw 2BC. Carter, Director of Planning 3BB. Elliott, Manager of Community Planning 4BD. Pollock, Municipal Engineer 5BA. Bowden, Planner 1 6BA. Grochowich, Planner 1 7BB. Livingstone, Business Retention & Expansion Officer 8BL. Siracusa, Director of Economic Development & Civic 9BProperties Note: These Minutes are posted on the City Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca Note: Councillor Duncan, Councillor Robson and Councillor Shymkiw were not in attendance at the start of the meeting. Councillor Robson joined the meeting at 5:32 p.m. 1. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA R/2018-416 It was moved and seconded That the agenda of the July 17, 2018 Council Workshop Meeting be amended with the addition of Item 8.1 Single Use Plastics and that the agenda as amended be approved. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes July 17, 2018 Page 2 of 8 2. MINUTES 2.1 Minutes of the July 3, 2018 Council Workshop Meeting R/2018-417 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of July 3, 2018 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED Note: The Municipal Engineer introduced the new Manager of Transportation and the new Manager of Infrastructure Development 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS 4.1 Density Bonus Program Allocations to Affordable Housing Staff report dated July 17, 2018 recommending that the draft framework of density bonus regulations to encourage greater delivery of affordable rental and special needs housing options through development be included in the new Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw. The Manager of Community Development reviewed the staff report. He gave a PowerPoint presentation providing the following information: • Background on the development of the density bonus program framework and draft regulations • Details on the density bonus framework • Work done with the Development Liaison Committee • Next steps in the process Note: Councillor Duncan joined the meeting at 5:52 p.m. R/2018-418 It was moved and seconded That a density bonus framework to encourage greater delivery of affordable, rental and special needs housing through development as recommended in the staff report entitled, “Density Bonus Program Allocations to Affordable Housing”, dated July 17, 2018, be included in the new Zoning Bylaw. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes July 17, 2018 Page 3 of 8 4.2 Neighbourhood Residential Infill Policy Change Staff report dated July 17, 2018 recommending amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw to create a new single family infill zone in conjunction with rezoning application 2016-411-RZ. A. Bowden, Planner gave a PowerPoint presentation providing the following information: • Definition of infill development • Current situation of infill development • Background on review of the policy • Analysis used to review the policy • Results of the analysis • Policies around neighbourhood fit and context R/2018-419 It was moved and seconded That staff be directed to prepare amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw to create a new single family infill zone with a minimum lot area of 450 m2 and a minimum lot width of 12 m, in conjunction with rezoning application 2016-411-RZ. CARRIED 4.3 Proposed Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw and Business Licencing Bylaw Amendments for Auto Wrecking Services Staff report dated July 17, 2018 recommending that amendments to the City’s Zoning Bylaw and Business Licencing Bylaw to prohibit auto wrecking services from operating in the M2 (General Industrial) zone be prepared. The Business Retention & Expansion Officer gave a PowerPoint presentation providing the following information: • Background context on auto wreckers located within Maple Ridge and applications for additional sites • Commercial and industrial strategy • Current auto wrecker locations in the M2 zone • Desired outcomes for use of the M2 zone Council Workshop Minutes July 17, 2018 Page 4 of 8 R/2018-420 It was moved and seconded That staff prepare amendments to the City’s Zoning Bylaw and Business Licencing Bylaw to prohibit auto wrecker use in the M2 General Industrial Zone. CARRIED 4.4 Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Options for New Development Staff report dated July 17, 2018 recommending that bylaw amendments required for the integration of electric vehicle charging stations into new developments be considered following a consultation process to engage the development community. A. Grochowich, Planner gave a PowerPoint presentation providing the following information: • Background on electric vehicle (“EV”) charging infrastructure • Types of EV Charging Technology • EV Charging Infrastructure Spectrum • EV Requirements in Metro Vancouver • Proposed EV Requirements for development applications • Proposed Consultation Program • Next steps R/2018-421 It was moved and seconded That the bylaw amendments required for the integration of electric vehicle charging stations into new developments be brought forward to Council for consideration following the consultation process outlined in this report titled “Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure: Options for New Development”, dated July 17, 2018. CARRIED 4.5 Recruitment and Retention of Family Physicians Staff report dated July 17, 2018 recommending that a request from the Ridge Meadows Division of Family Practice for a financial contribution toward physician recruitment efforts be declined and that physician recruitment and retention efforts continue to be supported through City marketing channels, development of a welcome program for new physicians and engagement with community groups to support ongoing advocacy to senior governments for increased financial and program support. Council Workshop Minutes July 17, 2018 Page 5 of 8 The Director of Economic Development & Civic Properties reviewed the staff report. Note: The motion was moved and seconded prior to the meeting being recessed. The meeting was recessed at 6:56 p.m. The motion remained on the floor. Note: The meeting was reconvened at 7:35 p.m. Discussion on the motion continued. MAIN MOTION 4.5.1 R/2018-422 It was moved and seconded That the request from Ridge Meadows Division of Family Practice for a financial contribution toward physician recruitment efforts be declined; and further That physician recruitment and retention efforts continue to be supported through City marketing channels, the development of a welcome program for new physicians, and engagement with community groups to support ongoing advocacy to senior governments for increased financial and program support. AMENDMENT TO MAIN MOTION R/2018-423 It was moved and seconded That the following text be added to the main motion “That a letter from the Mayor be sent to the local MLA’s indicating that the City of Maple Ridge wishes to work with them to create change at the senior level of government to aid in the recruitment and retention of family physicians and defining local government’s frustration on the issue.” CARRIED Councillor Duncan - OPPOSED MOTION AS AMENDED That the request from Ridge Meadows Division of Family Practice for a financial contribution toward physician recruitment efforts be declined; and further That physician recruitment and retention efforts continue to be supported through City marketing channels, the development of a welcome program for new physicians, and engagement with community groups to support ongoing advocacy to senior governments for increased financial and program support. Council Workshop Minutes July 17, 2018 Page 6 of 8 That the following text be added to the main motion “That a letter from the Mayor be sent to the local MLA’s indicating that the City of Maple Ridge wishes to work with them to create change at the senior level of government to aid in the recruitment and retention of family physicians and defining local government’s frustration on the issue.” MAIN MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED Councillor Duncan, Councillor Masse – OPPOSED Note: Councillor Duncan indicated that she is not opposed to the amendment to the motion as previously voted on. She is opposed to the main motion as amended only. 4.5.2 R/2018-424 It was moved and seconded That a financial contribution of $75,000 to the Ridge Meadows Division of Family Practice for physician retention and recruitment efforts be approved. DEFEATED Mayor Read, Councillor Bell, Councillor Robson, Councillor Speirs - OPPOSED 5. CORRESPONDENCE 5.1 Upcoming Events July 21, 2018 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Lapidary Club 60th Anniversary BBQ, Maple Ridge Park, Fern Crescent, Maple Ridge, BC Organizer: Lapidary Club July 24, 2018 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. SKY Helicopters Tour and Flight Over Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows Airport, SKY Helicopters Hangar, 18799 Airport Way, Pitt Meadows Way, BC Organizer: SKY Helicopters July 26, 27 and 28, 2018 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Bard on the Bandstand: The Merry Wives of Windsor, Memorial Peace Park, Maple Ridge, BC Organizer: Emerald Pig Theatrical Society July 27 and 28, 2018 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Cemetery Preservation & Clean Up, 21440 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, BC Organizer: Maple Ridge Museum Council Workshop Minutes July 17, 2018 Page 7 of 8 July 28 and 29, 2018 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Country Fest, Albion Fairgrounds, 23448 Jim Robson Way, Maple Ridge, BC Organizer: Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Agricultural Association July 29, 2018 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pride Picnic Party in the Park, Memorial Peace Park, Maple Ridge BC Organizer: The Coquitlam Centre Street Team July 30, 2018 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Music on the Wharf, Port Haney Wharf, Maple Ridge, BC Organizer: Ridge Meadows Historical Society 6. MAYOR’S AND COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS Councillor Robson Councillor Robson gave notice of a motion he will bring forward at the July 24, 2018 Council Meeting requesting that the Provincial Government consider providing funding to the City of Maple Ridge to purchase the Davison Farm as a first agricultural land trust property and that the Provincial Government cover the cost of the interest. Councillor Masse Councillor Masse commented on the achievements of local Maple Ridge athletes. 7. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL – Nil 8. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT 8.1 Single Use Plastics Councillor Masse advised on discussion held at a meeting of the Environmental Advisory Committee pertaining to single use plastics. He gave notice of a motion he will bring forward at the July 24, 2018 Council Meeting requesting that the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society’s position paper on single use plastics be supported and further that staff be directed to investigate on methods to effectively reduce single use plastics in the community. Council Workshop Minutes July 17, 2018 Page 8 of 8 9. ADJOURNMENT - 8:00 p.m. _______________________________ N. Read, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ L. Benson, Corporate Officer