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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-06-23 Council Meeting Minutes.pdfCity of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES June 23, 2020 The Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on June 23, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. as an online virtual meeting hosted in the Council Chambers 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 K. Duncan Appointed Staff A. Horsman, Chief Administrative Officer D. Boag, General Manager Parks, Recreation & Culture C. Carter, General Manager Planning & Development Services C. Crabtree, Acting General Manager Corporate Services D. Pollock, General Manager Engineering Services S. Nichols, Corporate Officer T. Thompson, Chief Financial Officer Other Staff as Required C. Goddard, Director of Planning J. Mickleborough, Director of Engineering M. Vogel, Computer Support Specialist 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: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Council members participated electronically. The Mayor chaired the meeting from Council Chambers. 100 CALL TO ORDER 200 AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA 300 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA R/2020-276 It was moved and seconded That the agenda of the Regular Council Meeting of, 2020 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2020 Page 2 of 11 400 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 401 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 9, 2020 R/2020-277 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 9, 2020 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 402 Report of the Public Hearing of June 16, 2020 R/2020-278 It was moved and seconded That the report of the Public Hearing of June 16, 2020 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 500 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil 600 DELEGATIONS – Nil 700 ITEMS ON CONSENT 701 Minutes 701.1 Development Agreements Committee Meetings of: • June 4, 2020 • June 10, 2020 • June 16, 2020 701.2 Committees and Commissions of Council Meetings • Community Heritage Commission – January 23, 2020 • Social Policy Advisory Committee – March 4, 2020 • Agricultural Advisory Committee – March 26, 2020 Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2020 Page 3 of 11 702 Reports 702.1 Disbursements for the month ended May 31, 2020 Staff report dated June 23, 2020 providing information on disbursements for the month ended May 31, 2020. 702.2 2020 Council Expenses Staff report dated June 23, 2020 including Council expenses recorded to May 31, 2020. 702.3 Drinking Water Quality Report 2019 Staff report dated June 23, 2020 providing information on the regulatory framework and water quality monitoring data for 2019. 702.4 Quarter 1, 2020 Financial Update Staff report dated June 16, 2020 providing a financial update for the first quarter of 2020, focusing on the operating results for the City and providing information regarding certain development related reserves. 703 Correspondence – Nil 704 Release of Items from Closed Council Status – Nil 705 Recommendation to Receive Items on Consent R/2020-279 It was moved and seconded That items on the “Items for Consent” agenda be received into the record. Prior to the vote on the motion, questions were asked pertaining to Items 702.2 and 702.3. The Mayor then called the question on the motion. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2020 Page 4 of 11 800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Note: Items 801 to 803 were forwarded from the June 9, 2020 Council Workshop Meeting 801 Maple Ridge Fees & Charges Bylaw Staff report dated June 23, 2020 recommending that Maple Ridge Fees & Charges Bylaw No. 7575-2019 to establish a framework to which existing fees can be attached as schedules are reviewed and updated be given first, second and third reading. R/2020-280 Moved and seconded That Fees & Charges Bylaw No. 7575-2019 be given first, second and third reading. CARRIED 802 Union of British Columbia Municipalities (“UBCM”) Resolutions 2020 Staff report dated June 23, 2020 recommending that resolutions pertaining to mandatory signage for bear traps, banning of shock collars, criminal record checks for Local Government Elected Officials, the establishment of an Independent Office of Integrity for Local Government, and Cannabis Enforcement and Regulation within the Agricultural Land Reserve, be forwarded to the 2020 UBCM convention. Moved and seconded That the following resolutions be forwarded to UBCM for consideration at the 2020 UBCM Convention: 1. Mandatory Signage for Bear Traps 2. Banning Shock Collars 3. Criminal Record Check for Local Government Elected Officials 4. Independent Office of Integrity for Local Government 5. Cannabis Enforcement and Regulation within the Agricultural Land Reserve Prior to the motion being voted on, it was the consensus of Council that each resolution be discussed and voted on individually. Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2020 Page 5 of 11 802.1 Mandatory Signage for Bear Traps R/2020-281 Moved and seconded WHEREAS dogs are accidentally killed yearly across British Columbia when they are unintentionally lured into a baited bear trap often resulting in a gruesome death, AND WHEREAS people are unable to avoid bear traps because there is no requirement for sign age to be posted warning of said traps, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province of British Columbia impose a mandatory requirement for trappers to post signage warning of active bear traps in the area to prevent accidental harm to those in the area. CARRIED Councillor Dueck - OPPOSED 802.2 Banning Shock Collars R/2020-282 Moved and seconded WHEREAS shock collars, also known as electronic collars ore-collars, are considered inhumane by the SPCA and other animal welfare organizations in BC for causing both physical and psychological pain for pets by delivering up to 6,000 volts of electricity or spraying noxious chemicals to control an animal's behavior, AND WHEREAS many countries around the world including countries in Europe as well as parts of Australia have banned the use shock collars because alternative positive training methods that do not cause an animal unnecessary harm, pain or suffering are readily available to everyone free of charge, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Province of British Columbia immediately ban the use of shock collars across the province as a tool for training and or punishment for pets. DEFEATED Councillor Dueck, Councillor Robson, Councillor Yousef - OPPOSED Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2020 Page 6 of 11 802.3 Criminal Record Checks for Local Government Elected Officials R/2020-283 Moved and seconded WHEREAS individuals holding office in a local government are elected into a position of trust and power where they have access to sensitive data and are expected to "conduct themselves in an open, transparent and accountable manner" according to the Candidate's Guide To Local Government Elections in B.C.; AND WHEREAS there is no requirement for elected officials to submit criminal record checks despite being privy to highly sensitive information and allowed to participate in activities that other employers would require criminal record checks for, such as volunteering,; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Section 87 of the Local Government Act be amended to include criminal record checks as part of the nomination documents submitted by candidates thereby creating a high standard of transparency that will improve public trust in locally elected officials. CARRIED Councillor Yousef - OPPOSED 802.4 Independent Office of Integrity for Local Government R/2020-284 Moved and seconded WHEREAS the UBCM Working Group on Responsible Conduct (WGRC) has been working extensively to support local government initiatives to address less-than-responsible local government conduct by providing local government council and board members with a set of principles and general standards of conduct that can be used to develop their own Code of Conduct; AND WHEREAS the WGRC continues to work on potential legislative change that focuses on the importance of councils and boards turning their minds to Codes of Conduct in a standardized and consistent manner; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that UBCM request the Provincial Government to establish an Independent Office of Integrity to serve the public, elected officials and local government officials in an advisory, educational and investigative role in the development, application and enforcement of Codes of Conduct. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2020 Page 7 of 11 802.5 Cannabis Enforcement and Regulation within the Agricultural Land Reserve R/2020-285 Moved and seconded WHEREAS the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) was not consulted on the legislative and regulatory changes that have changed the characterization of cannabis production on the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) to "farm use"; AND WHEREAS the Farm Practices Protection (Right to Farm) Act protects and exempts farm operation from liability in nuisance for any odour, noise, dust or other disturbance resulting from that farm operation; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Ministry of Agriculture continue to work with the UBCM and the Joint Provincial-Local Government Committee on Cannabis Regulation (JCCR) to address the concerns of local government in relation to the water usage, waste, light emission, and the lack of enforcement of cannabis rules within the Agricultural Land Reserve. CARRIED Councillor Yousef - OPPOSED 803 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements Staff report dated June 23, 2020 recommending that the 2019 Financial Statements be approved. R/2020-286 Moved and seconded That the 2019 Financial Statements be approved. CARRIED 900 CORRESPONDENCE – Nil 1000 BYLAWS Note: Item 1001 is from the June 16, 2020 Public Hearing Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2020 Page 8 of 11 Bylaws for Third Reading 1001 2017-553-RZ, 12848 240 Street 1001.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7636-2020 To amend Schedule “A”, Chapter 10.3, Part VI, A – Silver Valley, Figure 2 Land Use Plan, and Figure 3D Horse Hamlet from Conservation and Medium/High Density Residential to Medium/High Density Residential and Conservation. To amend Silver Valley Area Plan, Figure 4 Trails/Open Space to add to Conservation and to remove from Conservation, to adjust the Conservation designation boundaries to reflect the location of Hennipen Creek. R/2020-287 Moved and seconded That Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7636-2020 be given third reading. CARRIED 1001.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7424-2018 To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) and RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to R-2 (Urban Residential District). The current application is to permit a future subdivision of approximately 11 single family lots. R/2020-288 Moved and seconded That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7424-2018 be given third reading. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2020 Page 9 of 11 Bylaws for Adoption 1002 Maple Ridge Heritage Designation and Revitalization and Tax Exemption Agreement Amending Bylaw No. 7632.2020 To allow for an extension of the completion date for the conservation of the Morse/Turnock Residence. R/2020-289 Moved and seconded That Heritage Designation and Revitalization and Tax Exemption Agreement Amending Bylaw No. 7632.2020 be adopted. CARRIED 1100 REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Public Works and Development Services 1101 2020-062-RZ, 22347 117 Avenue and 22349 North Avenue, RT-1 and RM-3 to C-3 Staff report dated June 16, 2020 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7649- 2020 to rezone from RT-1 (Two Family Urban Residential) and RM 3 (High Density Apartment Residential) to C-3 (Town Centre Commercial) 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, along with additional required information. R/2020-290 Moved and seconded 1. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7649-2020 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 information required in this report dated June 16, 2020. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2020 Page 10 of 11 1102 2019-310-RZ, 11232 Dartford Street, C-3 to H-1 Staff report dated June 16, 2020 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7603-2019 to rezone from C-4 (Neighbourhood Public House Commercial) to H-1 (Heritage Commercial) to allow a licensee retail store as an independent principle use and discontinue use as a neighbourhood pub be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2020-291 Moved and seconded 1) That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7603-2019 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 Restrictive Covenant to for future road widening. CARRIED Engineering Services 1131 Award of Contract ITT-EN20-18: 225 Street Sanitary Pump Station Upgrades Staff report dated June 16, 2020 recommending that Contract ITT EN20 18: 225 Street Sanitary Pump Station Upgrades be awarded to Drake Excavating (2016) Ltd., that the existing Associated Engineering (B.C.) Ltd. contract for south slope forcemain upsizing and pump station modifications be extended, that a contract contingency be approved and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract. R/2020-292 Moved and seconded That Contract ITT-EN20-18, 225 Street Sanitary Pump Station Upgrades, be awarded to Drake Excavating (2016) Ltd. in the amount of $2,802,879.00 excluding taxes; and That the existing Associated Engineering (B.C.} Ltd. contract for Engineering Design Services for South Slope Forcemain Upsizing and Pump Station Modifications be extended by $258,000.00 for engineering and field services; and That a project contingency of 25% or $700,700.00 be approved to address potential variations in field conditions; and further That the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2020 Page 11 of 11 Corporate Services Note: Item 1151 Quarter 1, 2020 Financial Update has been moved to the Consent Agenda Parks, Recreation & Culture – Nil Administration (including Fire and Police) – Nil 1200 STAFF REPORTS – Nil 1300 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT 1400 PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD 1500 MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS The Mayor and Council members provided their reports on activities participated in during the past few weeks. 1600 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS 1700 ADJOURNMENT – 7:26 p.m. _______________________________ M. Morden, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ S. Nichols, Corporate Officer