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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
July 9, 2019
The Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on July 9, 2019 at 7:00 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
Mayor M. Morden
Councillor J. Dueck
Councillor C. Meadus
Councillor G. Robson
Councillor R. Svendsen
Councillor A. Yousef
ABSENT
Councillor Duncan
Appointed Staff
K. Swift, Acting Chief Administrative Officer
D. Boag, Acting General Manager Parks, Recreation & Culture
C. Carter, General Manager Planning & Development Services
D. Pollock, General Manager Engineering Services
L. Benson, Director of Corporate Administration
C. Nolan, Corporate Controller
Other Staff as Required
C. Goddard, Director of Planning
D. Hall, Planner 2
D. Denton, Acting Director Economic Development & Civic
Property
D. Cramb, Senior Recreation Manager
Y. Chui, Recreation Manager Arts & Community Connections
Note: These Minutes are also posted on the City’s Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca
Video of the meeting is posted at media.mapleridge.ca/Mediasite/Showcase
100 CALL TO ORDER
200 AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
300 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2019-420
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda of the Regular Council Meeting of July 9, 2019 be adopted
as circulated.
CARRIED
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400 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES
401 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 25, 2019 and the Special
Council Meetings of June 25 and July 2, 2019
R/2019-421
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 25, 2019 and the
Special Council Meeting of July 2, 2019 be adopted as circulated; and
That the minutes of the June 25, 2019 Special Council Meeting be amended
to indicate that Councillor Dueck was absent and be adopted as amended.
CARRIED
500 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil
600 DELEGATIONS
601 Rogers/Davison Farm Cellular Tower, 22080 128 Avenue
• Amabile Ranta
• Robert Shaw
Ms. Ranta and Mr. Shaw gave a presentation outlining the concerns of the
area residents pertaining to a proposed cellular tower at the Davison Farm.
The Acting Director Economic Development & Civic Property advised on the
City’s Telecommunication Antenna Structures Siting Protocols which must be
followed by the companies proposing cellular towers and noted the approval
decision for the proposed tower rests with the Federal Government through
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.
650 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC SESSION
700 ITEMS ON CONSENT
701 Minutes
701.1 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of June 19,
June 26 and July 4, 2019
701.2 Minutes of Meetings of Committees and Commissions of Council
• Active Transportation Advisory Committee – May 29, 2019
• Agricultural Advisory Committee – May 23, 2019
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702 Reports – Nil
703 Correspondence – Nil
704 Release of Items from Closed Council Status
From the July 2, 2019 Closed Council Meeting
04.01 2019 Paid On Call Fire Fighters Salary Adjustments
R/2019-422
It was moved and seconded
That the items on the Consent Agenda be received into the record.
CARRIED
800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
801 Albion Community Centre Background Information – Expression of Interest
Process
Staff report dated July 9, 2019 providing information on the Expression of
Interest process for a facility operator for the Albion Community Centre.
Don Cramb Senior Recreation Manager gave a presentation highlighting
details of the staff report and outlining the Expression of Interest process
involved in the search for a facility operator for the Albion Community Centre.
Discussion was held around the procurement process and the requirement
to include City of Maple Ridge staff in the Expression of Interest process.
900 CORRESPONDENCE – Nil
1000 BYLAWS
Bylaws for Adoption
1001 2015-155-RZ, 23702 132 Avenue
1001.1 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7173-2015
To rezone from RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to RS-1b (One
Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) to permit a subdivision of 16
lots not less than 557 m2.
Adoption
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R/2019-423
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7173-2015 be adopted.
CARRIED
1002.2 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7172-2015
To amend Silver Valley Area Plan Figure 2 and Figure 3C from Conservation,
Open Space, Low Density Residential and Med/High Density Residential to
Low Density Residential and Conservation; and
To amend Silver Valley Area Plan Figure 4: Trails/Open Space to remove
from Conservation, to add to Conservation, and to remove from Open
Space
Adoption
R/2019-424
It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 7172-2015 be adopted.
CARRIED
1100 REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Public Works and Development Services
1101 2019-183-AL, 12176 237 Street, Application to Exclude Land from the
Agricultural Land Reserve
Staff report dated July 2, 2019 providing options for consideration
pertaining to Application 2019-183-AL to exclude approximately 1.12
hectares (2.8 acres) of land from the Agricultural Land Reserve.
R/2019-425
It was moved and seconded
That the application be authorized to go forward to the Agricultural Land
Commission with a summary of Council's comments and the staff report.
CARRIED
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1102 2019-126-AL, 12392 248 Street, Application for Non-adhering Residential
Uses in the Agricultural Land Reserve
Staff report dated July 2, 2019 recommending that Application 2019-126-
AL for residential development within the Agricultural Land Reserve be
forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission.
R/2019-426
It was moved and seconded
That Application 2019-126-AL respecting property located at 12392 248
Street, be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission.
CARRIED
1103 2019-200-AL, 13055 210 Street, Application for Non-adhering Residential
Uses in the Agricultural Land Reserve
Staff report dated July 2, 2019 recommending that Application 2019-200-
AL for residential development within the Agricultural Land Reserve be
forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission.
R/2019-427
It was moved and seconded
That Application 2019-200-AL, respecting property located at 13055 210
Street, be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission.
CARRIED
1104 2018-464-RZ, 11907 223 Street, RM-3 to RM-2
Staff report dated July 2, 2019 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7563-2019 to rezone from RM-3 (High Density
Apartment Residential District) to RM-2 (Medium Density Apartment
Residential District) to permit the construction of a six-storey residential
apartment with approximately 51 units be given first reading and that the
applicant provide further information as described on Schedules A, C, D
and E of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999.
R/2019-428
It was moved and seconded
1. In respect of Section 475 of the Local Government Act, requirement for
consultation during the development or amendment of an Official
Community Plan (OCP), 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;
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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
2. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7563-2019 be given first reading; and
3. That the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules
A, C, D and E of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999.
CARRIED
1105 2019-090-RZ, 22090 Cliff Avenue, RS-1 to RS-1b
Staff report dated July 2, 2019 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7559-2019 to rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban
Residential) to RS-1b (One Family Urban (medium density) Residential) to
allow future subdivision into 2 lots be given first reading and that the
applicant provide further information as described on Schedules B, E and G
of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999.
R/2019-429
It was moved and seconded
That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7559-2019 be given first reading; and
That the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules B,
E and G of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with
the information required for a Subdivision application.
DEFEATED
Councillor Robson, Councillor Svendsen, Councillor Yousef - OPPOSED
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1106 2019-119-RZ, 12791 232 Street, RS-2 to C-1
Staff report dated July 2, 2019 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7558-2019 to rezone from RS-2 (One Family
Suburban Residential) to CS-1 (Service Commercial) to permit a
commercial development be given first reading and that the applicant
provide further information as described on Schedules A, C and D of the
Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999.
R/2019-430
It was moved and seconded
1. In respect of Section 4 75 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;
2. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7558-2019 be given first reading; and
3. That the applicant provide further information as described on
Schedules A, C, and D of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-
1999.
CARRIED
1107 2017-489-RZ, 11917 and 11903 Burnett Street, RS-1 to RM-2
Staff report dated July 2, 2019 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7407-2017 to rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban
Residential) to RM-2 (Medium Density Apartment Residential) to permit
construction of 54 residential apartment units be given second reading as
amended and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
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R/2019-431
It was moved and seconded
1) That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7407-2017 as amended in the staff
report dated July 2, 2019 be given second reading, and forwarded to
Public Hearing;
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 Burnett Street as required;
iii) Consolidation of the subject properties;
iv) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the Geotechnical Report,
which addresses the suitability of the subject properties for the
proposed development;
v) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for protecting the Visitor
Parking; Tree Protection, Stormwater Management;
vi) Removal of existing buildings;
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
properties. If so, a Stage 1 Site 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 $167,000 ($3,100
units) be provided in keeping with the Council Policy with regard to
Community Amenity Contributions.
CARRIED
1108 2017-573-RZ, 11575, 11587 223 Street and 22300 River Road (PID 011-
537-141), RS-1 to RM-2
Staff report dated July 2, 2019 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 permit the
construction of approximately 36 apartment units be given second reading
and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
R/2019-432
It was moved and seconded
1) That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7420-2018 be given second reading,
and be forwarded to Public Hearing;
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) Approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure;
iii) Road dedication as required;
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iv) Purchase of 22300 River Road (PID 011-537-141) and
consolidation of the subject properties;
v) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the Geotechnical Report,
which addresses the suitability of the subject properties for the
proposed development;
vi) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for protecting the Visitor
Parking;
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;
x) Submission of a disclosure statement, prepared by a Professional
Engineer advising whether there is any evidence of underground
fuel storage tanks on the subject properties. If so, a Stage 1 Site
Investigation Report is required to ensure that the subject property
is not a contaminated site; and
xi) Provision of a voluntary contribution, in the amount of
$111,600.00, which is in keeping with the Council Policy with
regard to Community Amenity Contributions.
CARRIED
1109 2016-091-DVP, 14155 Marc Road
Staff report dated July 2, 2019 recommending that the Corporate Officer be
authorized to sign and seal 2016-091-DVP to vary retaining wall height.
The Corporate Officer advised that 38 letters were mailed out by the City of
Maple Ridge and that one response in opposition was received.
R/2019-433
It was moved and seconded
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2016-091-DVP
respecting property located at 14155 Marc Road.
CARRIED
1110 2018-089-DVP, 14310 256 Street
Staff report dated July 2, 2019 recommending that the Corporate Officer be
authorized to sign and seal 2018-089-DVP to omit the requirement to
upgrade services and utilities on 256 Street.
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The Corporate Officer advised that 61 letters were mailed out by City of Maple
Ridge and that no correspondence was received.
R/2019-434
It was moved and seconded
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2018-089-DVP
respecting property located at 14310 256 Street.
CARRIED
1111 2019-210-DVP, 22768 and 22772 119 Avenue
Staff report dated July 2, 2019 recommending that the Corporate Officer be
authorized to sign and seal 2019-210-DVP to vary parking from 126 stalls
to 112 stalls.
The Corporate Officer advised that 118 letters were mailed out by the City
of Maple Ridge and that no correspondence was received.
R/2019-435
It was moved and seconded
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2019-210-DVP
respecting property located at 22768 & 22772 119th Avenue.
CARRIED
1112 Award of Contract ITT-EN19-35: Dewdney Trunk Road Watermain
Replacement (Edge Street to 228 Street)
Staff report dated July 2, 2019 recommending that Contract ITT-EN19-35:
Dewdney Trunk Road Watermain Replacement (Edge Street to 228 Street)
be awarded to Pedre Contractors Ltd., that a construction contingency be
approved, that the Financial Plan be amended to increase the budget and
further that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract.
R/2019-436
It was moved and seconded
That Contract ITI-EN19-35: Dewdney Trunk Road Watermain Replacement
(Edge Street to 228 Street), be awarded to Ped re Contractors Ltd. in the
amount of $1,121,237excluding taxes; and
That a construction contingency of $112,124 be approved to address
potential variations in field conditions; and
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That the next Financial Plan Bylaw be amended to increase the project
funding by $220,361.00 from the Water Utility Fund; and further
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract.
CARRIED
Corporate Services
1131 2019 Community Grant
Staff report dated July 2, 2019 recommending that a community grant be
awarded to the Jamia Riyadhul Jannah British Columbia Foundation.
R/2019-437
It was moved and seconded
That a Community Grant of $5,000 be awarded to the Jamia Riyadhul Jannah
British Columbia Foundation.
CARRIED
Parks, Recreation & Culture
1151 Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Arts Council Proposed Bylaw Amendments
Staff report dated July 2, 2019 recommending that the changes to the Maple
Ridge and Pitt Meadows Arts Council Society’s bylaw be endorsed.
R/2019-438
It was moved and seconded
That the changes to the proposed Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Arts
Council Society's bylaw referenced in City of Maple Ridge report dated July
2, 2019 be endorsed.
CARRIED
Administration (including Fire and Police) – Nil
Other Committee Issues - Nil
1200 STAFF REPORTS – Nil
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1300 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT
1301 Reconsideration of Resolution No. R/2019-393 “That Zone Amending Bylaw
No. 7552-2019 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” defeated at the June 25, 2019 Council
Meeting. Application 2019-164-RZ, 11678 Burnett Street, RS-1 to RM-1.
Staff report dated June 18, 2019 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7552-2019 to rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban
Residential) to RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) to support a 8 unit
residential townhouse development 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.
Mayor Morden advised on reasons for asking Council to reconsider the
application. The Director of Planning advised on details and the history of
the project. He also advised on differing processes an applicant can follow
in order to bring an application back before Council should it be defeated or
referred back to staff.
R/2019-439
It was moved and seconded
That Application 2019-164-RZ at 11678 Burnett Street be referred back to
staff.
CARRIED
Councillor Robson – OPPOSED
1400 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS – Nil
1500 MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS
1600 ADJOURNMENT – 8:35 pm
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M. Morden, Mayor
Certified Correct
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L. Benson, Corporate Officer