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Home My WebLink About2019-03-12 Council Minutes.pdf City of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 12, 2019 The Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on March 12, 2019 at 7:01 pm 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 M. Morden K. Swift, Acting Chief Administrative Officer Councillor J. Dueck F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development Councillor K. Duncan Services Councillor C. Meadus D. Boag, Acting General Manager Parks, Recreation & Councillor G. Robson Councillor R. Svendsen Culture L. Benson, Director Corporate Administration Councillor A. Yousef T. Thompson, Chief Financial Officer C. Carter, Director of Planning A. Allen, Acting Confidential Secretary Other staff as required D. Pollock, Municipal Engineer B. Elliott, Manager of Community Planning Michelle Orsetti, Manager Bylaws 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 Note: Councillor Meadus participated via GoToMeeting 100 CALL TO ORDER 200 AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA R/2019-152 It was moved and seconded That the March 12, 2019 Regular Council agenda be amended as follows:  remove Item 802 “Pitt Meadows Airport Society Revised Bylaws”;  add Item 802 “Social Housing Plan - Presentation”. CARRIED 300 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2019 Page 2 of 11 DOC#2175988 400 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of February 26, 2019 and Special Council Meetings of February 19, 25, and 26, 2019 R/2019-153 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of February 26, 2019 and Special Council Meetings of February 26, 25, and 19, 2019 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 500 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL Note: Councillor Robson joined the meeting at 7:05 pm 600 DELEGATIONS 601 How to Intensify your Laugh Lines - Ridge Meadows Senior Society  Maria Perretta, Executive Director  Don Mitchell, President Ms. Perretta and Mr. Mitchell gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Ridge Meadows Seniors Society and how the Society advances the well-being of adults 55+ in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Ms. Perretta and Mr. Mitchell provided the following information:  services and programs offered  health and wellness clinic  dining options  drivers service  initiatives for 2019  communication through social media, website and the GrapeVine newsletter Mr. Mitchell answered questions from Council. 602 Annual Update - Ridge Meadows Recycling Society  Kim Day, Executive Director  Leanne Koehn, Community Engagement Ms. Day and Ms. Koehn gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining the following information on the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society:  how the society fits with Council priorities  programs and services provided  fleet details Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2019 Page 3 of 11 DOC#2175988  recycling depot data  supported work program  community engagements Ms. Koehn answered questions from Council. 603 Licensing Considerations – Agri-Tech Farms Ltd.  Don Schmidt, President Mr. Schmidt gave a PowerPoint presentation on medicinal marijuana providing the following information:  Health Canada basic licensing rules  licensing checklist for applicants  benefits for Maple Ridge Note: Councillor Yousef left the meeting at 7:39 pm and returned at 7:43 pm 650 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Nathan Bonney Mr. Bonney asked whether Open Door Church will be allowed to continue to enter the camp to serve dinner. Mr. Bonney also enquired on the City process to verify camp residents. The Acting General Manager Parks, Recreation and Culture advised of accommodations for service providers and meal deliveries to access the camp. The Mayor advised the identification process, as written in the legal judgement, is being followed. Linda Meyer Ms. Meyer asked several questions on current and future plans for the homeless and the Anita Place camp. Ms. Meyer asked about City action on a tent city at 227 Street and the Haney Bypass. The Mayor requested Ms. Meyer’s contact so that a written response can be provided. Dianne Guthrie Ms. Guthrie asked about parking restrictions at intersections. The Municipal Engineer confirmed the intersection parking regulation. Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2019 Page 4 of 11 DOC#2175988 Chris Bossley Ms. Bossley asked how many people the City believe to be homeless in Maple Ridge and on the plans to provide adequate shelter spaces upon the closures of the emergency weather response shelter and the Hope for Freedom Society mat program. The Mayor requested Ms. Bossley’s contact so that a written response can be provided. Grover Telford Mr. Telford asked if Council is looking at low barrier housing as one option towards the matter. The Mayor advised that Council is looking at diverse and varied options. Sonia Pereira Ms. Pereira asked why the housing first model is not considered the right approach by the City of Maple Ridge. The Mayor requested Ms. Pereira’s contact so that information on the housing first model can be provided. R/2019-154 It was moved and seconded That question period be extended. CARRIED Councillor Robson - OPPOSED Joe Voden Mr. Voden enquired how many residents of Anita’s Place tent city were verified and how numbers at the mattress shop exceed 35. The Mayor responded that number verification is guided by the legal process. Dwayne Martin Mr. Martin asked why information on eleven fires at Anita’s Place has not been released. The Acting Chief Administrative Officer will follow up and update Mr. Martin. Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2019 Page 5 of 11 DOC#2175988 Ivan Drury Mr. Drury enquired to the legal basis of access to Anita’s Place and on alternatives for low income people to access a 24 hour shelter and community space. The Mayor requested Mr. Drury submit the questions for a written response. Note: The meeting was recessed at 8:09 pm to deal with the Mayor’s request that an attendee leave the meeting and was reconvened at 8:16 pm. Councillor Robson was not in attendance when the meeting reconvened. 700 ITEMS ON CONSENT 701 Minutes 701.1 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of February 27, 2019 and March 6, 2019. 701.2 Minutes of Meetings of Committees and Commissions of Council  Agricultural Advisory Committee – January 24, 2019  Social Policy Advisory Committee – January 30, 2019 702 Reports 702.1 2018 Council Expenses Staff report dated March 12, 2019 providing information on Council expenses recorded to December 31, 2018. 702.2 2019 Council Expenses Staff report dated March 12, 2019 providing information on Council expenses recorded to January 31, 2019. R/2019-155 It was moved and seconded That the items on the Consent Agenda be received into the record. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2019 Page 6 of 11 DOC#2175988 800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 801 Ridge Canoe and Kayak Club Race Course Replacement at Whonnock Lake – Sponsorship Offer and Naming Request Staff report dated March 12, 2019 recommending the flat-water sprint course on Whonnock Lake be named in recognition of the sponsorship and signage be permitted for a ten year period. R/2019-156 It was moved and seconded That the flat-water sprint course be named the 'Laura Rosenthal Race Course at Whonnock Lake' for a ten-year period; and That two name signs be permitted to recognize this sponsorship for a ten - year period. CARRIED Note: Councillor Robson returned to the meeting at 8:17 pm 802 Social Housing Plan – Presentation  Christine Carter, Director of Planning  Brent Elliott, Manager of Community Planning Mr. Elliott gave a PowerPoint presentation providing the following information on a Maple Ridge Social Housing Plan:  background and existing housing services in Maple Ridge  BC Housing approach  additional Royal Crescent temporary modular housing  Burnett affordable seniors housing  permanent supportive housing facility R/2019-157 It was moved and seconded That staff be directed to forward the Maple Ridge Social Housing Plan to the Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs and Ministry of Health; That staff be directed to work with BC Housing and Fraser Health on site identification and investigations to inform Council’s selection of a location for a preferred permanent supportive housing facility; and That staff be directed to work with BC Housing and Fraser Health to develop a Made in Maple Ridge demonstration model for the Social Housing Plan. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2019 Page 7 of 11 DOC#2175988 900 CORRESPONDENCE – Nil 1000 BYLAWS Bylaws for Adoption 1001 Maple Ridge Economic Development Committee Amending Bylaw No. 7531-2019 To expand the number of community members appointed by Council. Adoption R/2019-158 It was moved and seconded That Maple Ridge Economic Development Committee Amending Bylaw No. 7531-2019 be adopted. CARRIED 1100 COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Public Works and Development Services Note: Councillor Duncan left the meeting at 8:59 pm. 1101 2019-016-DVP, 27134 Ferguson Avenue Staff report dated March 5, 2019 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2019-016-DVP to reduce the required asphalt width of Ferguson Avenue. The Corporate Officer advised that 12 letters have been sent out requesting feedback on the development variance permit and that there was no correspondence received in response. R/2019-159 It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2019-016-DVP respecting property located at 27134 Ferguson Avenue. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2019 Page 8 of 11 DOC#2175988 1102 2018-505-DVP, 11299 240A Street Staff report dated March 5, 2019 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2018-505-DVP to vary the rear yard setback from the principal dwelling and to vary the required separation between principal structure and detached garage. The Corporate Officer advised that 6 letters have been sent out requesting feedback on the development variance permit and that there was no correspondence received in response. R/2019-160 It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2018-505-DVP respecting property located at 11299 240A Street. CARRIED 1103 Maple Ridge Business Licencing and Regulation Amending Bylaw. Staff report dated March 5, 2019 recommending that Maple Ridge Business Licencing and Regulation Amending Bylaw No. 7529-2019 to create a category for cannabis related businesses, address the need for a fee for the review of each application, and housekeeping amendments. R/2019-161 It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 7529-2019 be given first, second and third readings. CARRIED 1104 Ridge Brewing Company Ltd. – Brewery Lounge Endorsement Staff report dated March 5, 2019 recommending that application by Ridge Brewing Company Ltd. for a brewery lounge endorsement as an amendment to their manufacturing licence be supported and that a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch in accordance with the legislative requirements. R/2019-162 It was moved and seconded That the application for a brewery lounge endorsement, as an amendment to their manufacturing license, by Ridge Brewing Company Ltd. located at #2 - 22826 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge be supported based on the information contained in the Council report dated March 5, 2019. Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2019 Page 9 of 11 DOC#2175988 That a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch in accordance with the legislative requirements. CARRIED Note: Councillor Duncan returned to the meeting at 9:02 pm. Corporate Services 1131 First Nation – Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative Application Staff report dated March 5, 2019 recommending staff be directed to work with Kwantlen First Nation on a joint submission to the First Nation-Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative to facilitate work on joint land use planning and investment attraction around the Kwantlen First Nation lands east of 240 Street. R/2019-163 It was moved and seconded That staff be directed to work with Kwantlen First Nation on a joint submission to the First Nation - Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI) based on the program information attached to this March 5, 2019 report; and further That the Mayor provide a letter in support of the application to the CEDI. CARRIED Parks, Recreation & Culture 1151 Joint Youth Planning Table Recommendation Staff report dated March 5, 2019 recommending that the City of Pitt Meadows be invited to join the Youth Planning Table, that the terms of reference be amended to include Pitt Meadows members and amend the name of the planning table, and that a cost sharing arrangement be developed should the City of Pitt Meadows accept the invitation. R/2019-164 It was moved and seconded That Maple Ridge Council invite the City of Pitt Meadows to join the Youth Planning Table to establish a Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Youth Planning Table; and That the Youth Planning Table Terms of Reference be amended to include a voting Council liaison, a non-voting staff liaison and members at large from the City of Pitt Meadows, and that a cost sharing arrangement be developed Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2019 Page 10 of 11 DOC#2175988 should the City of Pitt Meadows accept the invitation to join the Youth Planning Table. CARRIED Administration (including Fire and Police) – Nil 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 MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS Councillor Meadus Councillor Meadus spoke on the development of the Maple Ridge Social Housing Plan. Councillor Robson No report Councillor Svendsen Councillor Svendsen attended the Library Board planning meeting and the Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting. Let’s Get Farming event is scheduled April 4, 2019 in Council Chambers. Councillor Duncan Councillor Duncan attended the BC High School Curling Championships at Golden Ears Curling Club. She visited a local University class to speak to role of local government and attended the Alouette Addictions Drag Show. Councillor Dueck Councillor Dueck attended the Metro Van Regional Planning Table and the Social Policy Advisory Committee. Councillor Yousef Councillor Yousef attended the Ridge Meadows Seniors Society board meeting and the BC Economic Development Association Summit. He attended the Repair Café and the ARMS OWLES community workshop and fundraiser. Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2019 Page 11 of 11 DOC#2175988 Mayor Morden Mayor Morden acknowledged the role of staff at the St. Anne camp and the work undertaken in short order by the Acting Chief Administrative Officer. 1600 ADJOURNMENT – 9:13 pm. _______________________________ M. Morden, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ L. Benson, Corporate Officer