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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
October 29, 2019
The Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on October 29, 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 K. Duncan
Councillor C. Meadus
Councillor G. Robson
Councillor R. Svendsen
Councillor A. Yousef
Appointed Staff
A. Horsman, Chief Administrative Officer
K. Swift, Advisor to the 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
T. Thompson, Chief Financial Officer
Other Staff as Required
C. Goddard, Director of Planning
M. Orsetti, Manager of Bylaw and Licencing Services
R. MacNair, Senior Advisor, Bylaw and Licencing Services
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
Note: Councillor R. Svendsen attended the meeting via Go-to-Meeting.
100 CALL TO ORDER
200 AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Addition of Item 1007 “Maple Ridge Safer Street Bylaw No. 7581-2019;
Addition of an addendum report and amended bylaw for Item 1108;
Items 1109 and 1110 to be dealt with prior to Item 1101.
300 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2019-604
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda of the October 29, 2019 Council Meeting be amended to
add Item 1007 “Maple Ridge Safer Streets Bylaw No. 7581 -2019”; to give
consideration to the revised staff report and bylaw for Item 1108; and, to
deal with Items 1109 and 1110 prior to Item 1101; and further,
That the agenda be approved as amended.
CARRIED
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400 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES
401 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 15, 2019
R/2019-605
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 15, 2019 be
adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
402 Report of the Public Hearing of October 22, 2019
R/2019-606
It was moved and seconded
That the report of the Public Hearing of October 22, 2019 be adopted as
circulated.
CARRIED
500 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil
600 DELEGATIONS
601 Presentation of the First Poppy of 2019
Jim MacDonald, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 88 Maple Ridge
Lynda McEwan, Membership Chair, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 88
Maple Ridge
Mr. MacDonald spoke on the protocol for the presentation of the first poppy
and on how the donations received for poppies are spent. He provided
history and background on the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 88 Maple
Ridge, highlighting that the local branch is one of the largest, with over 2100
members. Mr. MacDonald also spoke on the 2020 Candlelight Tribute
Ceremony.
602 Maple Ridge Bears
Leah Cooke and Susan Zanders
Ms. Zanders and Ms. Cooke gave a presentation providing information on
the work undertaken by themselves and other members to educate
residents and create relations with stakeholders to deter bears from entering
currently high bear areas. They requested consideration of the
implementation of the Bylaw Enforcement Notification System (BEN), the
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modification of Wildlife and Vector Control Bylaw No. 7438 -2018 and the
provision of a dedicated bylaw enforcement officer.
The Manager of Bylaw and Licencing Services advised that information on
the implementation of the BEN system and the possible amendment of
Bylaw No. 7348-2018 is to be included in the 2020-2024 Licences and
Bylaws Department business plan.
650 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC SESSION
Chris Bossley
Ms. Bossley asked whether a community wellness and harm reduction grant
from the Provincial was applied for.
Les Jourdain
Mr. Jourdain asked for an updated on the Lougheed Transit Corridor Study
and asked when the study will be coming forward. He also asked whether a
development application for Patterson Avenue and 203 Street will be
brought forward at the same time as the Corridor Study.
700 ITEMS ON CONSENT
701 Minutes
701.1 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of October
17, 2019 (2).
701.2 Minutes of Meetings of Committees and Commissions of Council
Advisory Design Panel – September 11, 2019 and September 18, 2019
702 Reports
702.1 Disbursements for the month ended September 30, 2019
Staff report dated October 29, 2019 providing information on
Disbursements for the month ended September 30, 2019.
702.2 2019 Council Expenses
Staff report dated October 29, 2019 recommending that Council expenses
recorded to September 30, 2019 be received for information.
703 Correspondence – Nil
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704 Release of Items from Closed Council Status – Nil
R/2019-607
It was moved and seconded
That the items on the Consent Agenda be received into the record.
CARRIED
800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – Nil
900 CORRESPONDENCE – Nil
1000 BYLAWS
Note: Items 1001 to 1006 are from the October 22, 2019 Public Hearing
Bylaws for Third Reading
1001 2017-185-RZ, 11143 Princess Street
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7362-2017
To rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to R-1 (Residential
District). The current application is to permit a future subdivision of 2 lots.
Third reading
R/2019-608
It was moved and seconded
That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7362-2017 be given third reading.
CARRIED
Councillor Duncan - OPPOSED
1002 2018-231-RZ, 28621 104 Avenue and 10455 287 Street
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7483-2018
To rezone from A-2 (Upland Agricultural) and A-1 (Small Holding Agricultural)
to RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential). The current application is to permit
a future subdivision of 4 lots.
Third reading
R/2019-609
It was moved and seconded
That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7483-2018 be given third reading.
CARRIED
Councillor Duncan - OPPOSED
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1003 2017-471-RZ, 11384 207 Street
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7404-2017
To rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to RT-2 (Ground-
Oriented Residential Infill). The current application is to permit the future
development of a four-plex.
Third reading
R/2019-610
It was moved and seconded
That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7404-2017 be given third reading.
CARRIED
1004 2018-012-RZ, 23795 and 23831 Dewdney Trunk Road
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7432-2018
To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RM-1 (Townhouse
Residential). The current application is to permit a future development of 29
units.
Third reading
R/2019-611
It was moved and seconded
That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7432-2018 be given third reading.
CARRIED
1005 2017-306-RZ, 12149, 12131, 12127, 12117, 12097 and 12087 223
Street and 22229 Brown Avenue
1005.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7577-2019
To amend Schedule 1 of the Town Centre Area Plan The current application
is to amend the OCP designation from Single Family Residential to Low Rise
Apartment.
Third reading
R/2019-612
It was moved and seconded
That Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7577-2019 be given third
reading.
CARRIED
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1005.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7366-2017
To rezone from CD-1-00 (Seniors Apartment and Private Hospital) and RS-1
(One Family Urban Residential) to RM-2 (Medium Density Apartment
Residential). The current application is to permit a future development of
three (3) 5-storey condominium buildings.
Third reading
R/2019-613
It was moved and seconded
That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7366-2017 be given third reading.
CARRIED
1006 2017-061-RZ, 22255, 22289, 22295, 22323, 22337, 22351, 22359
Dewdney Trunk Road, 12021, 12026, 12027, 12034, 12042, 12043,
12052 Garden Street, 12002, 12032, 12038, 12051, 12061 223 Street
and 12011 224 Street
1006.1 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7336-2017
To amend the text of the bylaw to create the CD-1-17 (Comprehensive
Development) zone and to replace Schedule “G”. To rezone from RS-1 (One
Family Urban Residential), C-3 (Town Centre Commercial) and CS-1 (Service
Commercial) and LUC No. 2435-1977 to CD-1-17 (Comprehensive
Development). The current application is to permit a 7 phase mixed-use
commercial/office and residential development in the Town Centre Area.
Third reading
R/2019-614
It was moved and seconded
That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7336-2017 be given third reading.
CARRIED
1006.2 Maple Ridge Land Use Contract Termination Bylaw No. 7337-2017
To terminate LUC No. 2435-1977 for properties at 12051 and 12061 223
Street)
Third reading
R/2019-615
It was moved and seconded
That Land Use Contract Termination Bylaw No. 7337-2017 be given third
reading.
CARRIED
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1007 Maple Ridge Safer Streets Bylaw No. 7581-2019
A bylaw to regulate and control aggressive solicitation.
R/2019-616
It was moved and seconded
That Maple Ridge Safer Streets Bylaw No. 7581-2019 be given first, second
and third reading.
CARRIED
Councillor Duncan - OPPOSED
1100 REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Public Works and Development Services
1101 2019-239-RZ, 12610 228 Street, RS-3 to R-1
Staff report dated October 22, 2019 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7574-2019 to rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural
Residential) to R-1 (Residential District) to permit a future subdivision of
approximately 8 single family residential 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/2019-617
It was moved and seconded
1. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7574-2019 be given first reading; and
2. That the applicant provide further information as described on
Schedules B of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999,
along with the information required for a Subdivision application.
CARRIED
1102 2019-268-RZ, 22340 and 22328 St. Anne Avenue and 11654 and 11664
223 Street, C-3 and RS-1 to RM-2
Staff report dated October 22, 2019 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7584-2019 to rezone from C-3 (Town Centre
Commercial) and RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to RM-2 (Medium
Density Apartment Residential) to permit future construction of an
apartment building with 99 residential 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.
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MAIN MOTION
R/2019-618
It was moved and seconded
1 That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7584-2019 be given first reading; and
2. That the applicant provide further information as described on
Schedules C, D and E of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 -
1999, along with the additional requirements discussed in this report.
MOTION TO DEFER
R/2019-619
It was moved and seconded
That the motion that Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7584-2019 be given first
reading be deferred to the next appropriate Council meeting pending staff
discussion with the applicant.
MOTION TO DEFER CARRIED
1103 2018-105-RZ, 24145 and 24185 110 Avenue, RS-3 to RS-1d
Amended staff report dated October 22, 2019 recommending that Maple
Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7582-2019 to adjust the
areas designated Residential Low Density to amend the Conservation
boundary be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public
Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7466 -2018 to
rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-1d (One Family Urban
[Half Acre] Residential) to permit a future subdivision of approximately 18
residential lots be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
(amended at the October 22, 2019 COW meeting)
Note: Councillor Duncan left the meeting at 8:32 p.m.
R/2019-620
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. 7582-2019
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. 7582-2019 be
considered in conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste
Management Plan;
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3) That it be confirmed that Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No.
7582-2019 is consistent with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste
Management Plan;
4) That Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7582-2019 be given
first and second readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing;
5) That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7 466-2018 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) Amendment to Official Community Plan Schedule "A", Chapter 10.2
Albion Area Plan, Schedule 1: Albion Area Plan, Figure 1: Northeast
Albion and Schedule "C";
iii) Road dedication on 110 Avenue as required;
iv) Park dedication as required, including construction of walkways;
and removal of all debris and garbage from park land;
v) Consolidation of the subject properties;
vi) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the Geotechnical Report,
which addresses the suitability of the subject properties for the
proposed development;
vii) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the protection of the
Environmentally Sensitive areas (wetlands) on the subject
properties;
viii) Registration of a Statutory Right-of-Way plan and agreement for
infrastructure;
ix) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for Tree Protection;
Stormwater Management Habitation and Restoration Plan and
additional items that may be identified through the final processing
of the rezoning;
x) Removal of existing buildings;
xi) 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;
xii) That a voluntary contribution, in the amount of $91,800.00
($5,100 per lot X 18 lots) be provided in keeping with the Council
Policy with regard to Community Amenity Contributions; and
xiii) Payment of the Density Bonus provision of the Rs-1b (One Family
Urban (Medium Density) Residential) zone and RS-1d (One Family
Urban (Half Acre) Residential, in the amount$55,800.00 ($3,100
per lot X 18 lots)
CARRIED
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1104 2016-246-RZ, 12111 and 12119 203 Street, RS-1 to RM-1
Staff report dated October 22, 2019 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7267-2016 to rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban
Residential) to RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) to permit the future
construction of 10 townhouse units be given second reading and be
forwarded to Public Hearing.
Note: Councillor Duncan returned to the meeting at 8:34 p.m.
R/2019-621
It was moved and seconded
1) That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7267-2016 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 on 203 Street, East/West lane, and the
North/South new lane, as required;
iv) Consolidation of the subject properties;
v) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for protecting the Visitor
Parking;
vi) Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for Stormwater
Management;
vii) Removal of existing buildings;
viii) Approval from Fortis BC for the proposed land alterations on the
Fortis Right-of-way;
ix) 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
x) That a voluntary contribution, in the amount of $41,000.00
($4,100.00/unit) be provided in keeping with the Council Policy
with regard to Community Amenity Contributions.
CARRIED
Councillor Svendsen - OPPOSED
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1105 2019-333-DVP, 23840 River Road
Staff report dated October 22, 2019 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2019-333-DVP to reduce the minimum
interior side lot line setback.
R/2019-622
It was moved and seconded
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2019-333-DVP
respecting property located at 23840 River Road.
CARRIED
1106 2018-508-DP, 23840 River Road
Staff report dated October 22, 2019 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2018-508-DP to allow a microbrewery
and tasting lounge under the M-3 (Business Park) zone.
R/2019-623
It was moved and seconded
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2018 -508-DP
respecting property located at 23840 River Road.
CARRIED
1107 2017-367-DP, 23702 132 Avenue, Wildfire Development Permit
Staff report dated October 22, 2019 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2017-367-DP to allow 16 single family
lots for development within the Wildfire Development Permit Area.
R/2019-624
It was moved and seconded
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2017 -367-DP
respecting property located at 23702 132 Avenue.
CARRIED
1108 Maple Ridge Highway and Traffic Amending Bylaw No. 7566-2019
Staff report dated October 22, 2019 recommending that Maple Ridge
Highway and Traffic Amending Bylaw No. 7566-2019 to align the City’s bylaw
with the Motor Vehicle Act and to ensure vehicle size and weight
specifications are in alignment with the most recent version of the BC
Commercial Transport Regulations be given first, second and third readings.
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R/2019-625
It was moved and seconded
That the Maple Ridge Highway and Traffic Amending Bylaw No. 7566-2019
be given first, second and third reading.
CARRIED
Councillor Duncan, Councillor Meadus - OPPOSED
Note: Items 1109 and 1110 were dealt with prior to Item 1101
1109 Maple Ridge Intermunicipal Business Licence Scheme Amending Bylaw No.
7572-2019
Staff report dated October 22, 2019 recommending that Maple Ridge
Intermunicipal Business Licence Scheme Amending Bylaw No. 7572 -2019
to add the City of Merritt and the Village of Harrison Hot Springs to the Fraser
Valley Intermunicipal Business Licence Program and to expand the definition
of who can purchase an Intermunicipal Business Licence be given first,
second and third readings.
R/2019-626
It was moved and seconded
That Maple Ridge lntermunicipal Business Licence Scheme Amending Bylaw
No. 7572-2019 be given first, second and third readings.
CARRIED
1110 Proposed New Cannabis Retail Store at 22222 Lougheed Highway
Staff report dated October 22, 2019 recommending that the application for
a non medical cannabis retail store at 22222 Lougheed Highway not be
supported and that a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Liquor and
Cannabis Regulation Branch with the legislative requirements.
Note: The original recommendation in the staff report was moved but not
seconded.
MAIN MOTION
R/2019-627
It was moved and seconded
That the application for a non medical cannabis retail store by 1171712 BC
Ltd., located at 22222 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge be supported based
on the information contained in the Council report dated October 22, 2019;
and
That a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Liquor and Cannabis
Regulation Branch in accordance with the legislative requirements.
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MOTION TO DEFER
R/2019-628
It was moved and seconded
That the motion to support the application for a non medical cannabis retail
store by 1171712 BC Ltd., located at 22222 Lougheed Highway, Maple
Ridge be deferred until further information is received from staff.
CARRIED
Councillor Robson, Councillor Yousef - OPPOSED
1111 11830 240 Street – Request for Sanitary Service Connection Outside Urban
Containment Boundary
Staff report dated October 22, 2019 recommending the request to provide
a sanitary service connection to 11830 240 Street be supported and
forwarded to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Board
for consideration.
R/2019-629
It was moved and seconded
That the request to provide a sanitary service connection to 11830 240
Street be supported and forwarded to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and
Drainage District Board for consideration.
CARRIED
Councillor Duncan - OPPOSED
Note: Councillor Svendsen left the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
1112 13179 224 Street – Request for Sanitary Service Connection Outside Urban
Containment Boundary
Staff report dated October 22, 2019 recommending the request to provide
a sanitary service connection to 13179 224 Street be supported and
forwarded to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Board
for consideration.
R/2019-630
It was moved and seconded
That the request to provide a sanitary service connection to 13179 224
Street be supported and forwarded to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and
Drainage District Board for consideration.
CARRIED
Corporate Services – Nil
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Parks, Recreation & Culture
1151 Maple Ridge Secondary School/Merkley Park Hammer and Discus Throw
Facility Construction and Operating Agreements
Staff report dated October 22, 2019 recommending that the construction
and operating agreements for Maple Ridge Secondary School/Merkley Park
Hammer Throw Facility be approved and that the Corporate Officer be
authorized to execute the contracts.
R/2019-631
It was moved and seconded
That the construction and operating agreements for Maple Ridge Secondary
School/Merkley Park Hammer Throw Facility be approved; and
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the agreements.
CARRIED
1152 Maple Ridge Secondary School (MRSS)/Merkley Park Hammer and Discus
Throw Facility Construction - Award of Contract
Staff report dated October 22 2019 recommending that Contract ITT-PL19-
51: Construction of Hammer and Discus Throw Facility at Merkley Park be
awarded to Cedar Crest Lands (BC) Ltd., that a contingency be authorized
and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract.
R/2019-632
It was moved and seconded
That Contract ITT-PL19-51: Construction of Hammer and Discus Throw
Facility at Merkley Park be awarded to Cedar Crest Lands (BC) Ltd. in the
amount of $350,541.00 excluding taxes, and that a contingency of $40,000
be authorized; and,
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract.
CARRIED
Administration (including Fire and Police) – Nil
Other Committee Issues – Nil
1200 STAFF REPORTS – Nil
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1300 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil
1400 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS – Nil
1500 MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS
The Mayor and Councillors provided their reports on activities participated
in during the past few weeks.
1600 ADJOURNMENT – 9:24 p.m.
_______________________________
M. Morden, Mayor
Certified Correct
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L. Benson, Corporate Officer