HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-12-13 Adopted Council Meeting Minutes.pdfCity of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES December 13, 2022 The Minutes of the City Council Meeting held virtually and hosted in Council Chambers on December 13, 2022 at 7:00pm at City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia for the purpose of transacting regular City business. PRESENT Elected Officials Mayor D. Ruimy Councillor K. Carreras Councillor 0. Dozie Councillor J. Dueck Councillor A. Yousef ABSENT Councillor S. Schiller Councillor J. Tan Appointed Staff S. Hartman, Chief Administrative Officer C. Carter, General Manager Planning and Development Services C. Crabtree, General Manager Corporate Services P. Hlavac-Winsor, General Counsel and Executive Director, Legal and Legislative Services S. Labonne, General Manager Parks, Recreation, and Culture A. Nurvo, Deputy Corporate Officer D. Pollock, General Manager Engineering Services T. Takahashi, Corporate Officer Other Staff as Required C. Goddard, Director of Planning C. Howes, Clerk 3 J. Kim, Computer Support Specialist Z. Lifshiz, Director of Strategic Development, Communications and Community Engagement M. McMullen, Manager of Development and Environmental Services D. Olivieri, Manager of Corporate Planning and Consultation F. Smith, Director of Engineering T. Thompson, Director of Finance T. Westover, Director of Economic Development Note: These Minutes and a video of the meeting are posted on the City's Web Site at https://mapleridge.primegov.com/public/portal 1. CALL TO ORDER -7:00pm 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA -Nil Document#3268466
Council Meeting Minutes December 13, 2022 Page 2 of 12 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA R/2022-CM-373 It was moved and seconded THAT the agenda of the Regular Council Meeting of December 13, 2022, be approved as circulated. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4. ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 4.1 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting and Special Council Meeting of November 29, 2022 R/2022-CM-3 7 4 It was moved and seconded THAT the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting and Special Council Meeting of November 29, 2022, be adopted as circulated. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4.2 Report of Public Hearing of December 6, 2022 R/2022-CM-375 It was moved and seconded THAT the Report of Public Hearing of December 6, 2022, be adopted as circulated. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL 6. DELEGATIONS 6.1 Hub Cycling Presentation by Jenny Wright and Jackie Chow introducing Hub Cycling and its mission. 6.2 Recreation and the Environment Presentation by Steve Ranta on Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plans, and meeting greenhouse gas reduction goals. Document#3268466
Council Meeting Minutes December 13, 2022 Page 3 of 12 7. ITEMS ON CONSENT R/2022-CM-376 It was moved and seconded THAT the recommendations contained in the following items on the Consent Agenda of December 13, 2022, be approved: 7 .1 -Development Agreements Committee Minutes; 7 .2 -Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes; 7 .3 -School District 42; 7.4 -Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Katzie Seniors Network; 7 .5 -Festival Grant Program Allocations -Intake Two 2022; 7 .6 -2023 Council Meeting Schedule; and 7. 7 -2023 Council Appointments to Regional Government Boards, Advisory Committees and Commissions, Standing and Statutory Committees, and Outside Agencies. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7 .1 Meetings of the Development Agreements Committee: Recommendation approved on Consent: THAT the minutes of the following Development Agreements Committee meetings be received into the record: • November 23, 2022; • November 29, 2022; and • December 7, 2022. 7 .2 Meetings of the Environmental Advisory Committee: Recommendation approved on Consent: THAT the minutes of the following Environmental Advisory Committee meetings be received into the record: • March 16, 2022; • June 8, 2022; and • September 21, 2022. 7 .3 School District 42 Recommendation approved on Consent: THAT the correspondence dated November 21, 2022, from Flavia Coughlan, Secretary Treasurer, noting elected trustees to Board of Education be received into the record. Document#3268466
Council Meeting Minutes December 13, 2022 Page 4 of 12 7.4 Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Katzie, Seniors Network Recommendation approved on Consent: THAT the correspondence dated November 15, 2022, from Heather Treleaven requesting a Council Liaison be appointed to the organization be received into the record. 7.5 Festival Grant Allocations -Intake Two 2022 Recommendation approved on Consent: THAT the Staff report dated December 13, 2022, providing background on the City's Festival Grant Program and allocation of funds for the second intake of events between October 1, 2022, and April 30, 2023, be received into the record. 7 .6 2023 Council Meeting Schedule Recommendation approved on Consent: THAT the 2023 Council Meeting Schedule be approved as circulated. 7. 7 2023 Council Appointments to Regional Government Boards, Advisory Committees and Commissions, Standing and Statutory Committees, and Outside Agencies Recommendation approved on Consent: THAT the 2023 Council Appointments to Regional Government Boards, Advisory Committees and Commissions, Standing and Statutory Committees, and Outside Agencies be approved as circulated. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -Nil 9. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil 10. BYLAWS 10.1 For Third Reading 2019-366-RZ. 11960 221 Street. RS-1 to RT-2 To permit the rezoning to allow the future construction of a triplex. Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7870-2022 To re-designate the subject property from Ground-Oriented Multi-Family to Single Family Residential. Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7604-2020 To rezone the subject property from RS-1 (Single Detached Residential) to RT-2 (Ground-Oriented Residential Infill). Document#3268466
Council Meeting Minutes December 13, 2022 Page 5 of 12 R/2022-CM-377 It was moved and seconded THAT Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7870-2022 be given third reading; and THAT Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7604-2020 be given third reading. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 10.2 For Adoption 2018-498-RZ. 21640 124 Avenue, RT-2 Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7533-2019 To permit the future construction of three dwelling units. R/2022-CM-378 It was moved and seconded THAT Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7533-2019 be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 10.3 For Adoption 2017-262-RZ/2019-064-RZ/2018-182-RZ. 11040, 11045 and 11060 Cameron Court, Road Closure Bylaw Road Closure Bylaw No. 7864-2022 To close and remove the dedication of highway on a portion of Cameron Court. R/2022-CM-379 It was moved and seconded THAT Road Closure Bylaw No. 7864-2022 be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 11. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Planning and Development Services 11.1 2022-244-AL, 22351144 Avenue, Non-Farm Use Application Staff report dated December 6, 2022, recommending that Non-Farm Use Application, to construct a children's play structure, to permit a miniature golf course, a high ropes course, a zipline, addition housing and an extension to the existing lodge, be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission for their review and consideration. Document#3268466
Council Meeting Minutes December 13, 2022 Page 6 of 12 R/2022-CM-380 It was moved and seconded THAT Non-Farm Use Application 2022-244-AL be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission for their review and consideration. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 11.2 2022-389-AL, 23580 Jim Robson Way, Non-Farm Use Application Staff report dated December 6, 2022, recommending that Non-Farm Use Application 2022-389-AL, to permit a fourth ice sheet at the Planet Ice Maple Ridge arena complex, be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission for their review and consideration. R/2022-CM-381 It was moved and seconded THAT Non-Farm Use Application 2022-389-AL be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission for their review and consideration. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 11.3 2022-339-RZ, 21668 and 21680 Dewdney Trunk Road, RS-1 to RM-2 Staff report dated December 6, 2022, recommending that Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7895-2022 to rezone from RS-1 (Singe Detached Residential) to RM-2 (Medium Density Apartment Residential), to permit the future construction of 49 residential apartment units, be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as outlined in the report. R/2022-CM-382 It was moved and seconded 1. THAT, 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 Document#3268466
Council Meeting Minutes December 13, 2022 Page 7 of 12 2. THAT Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7895-2022 be given first reading; and further 3. THAT the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules A, C, D, and E of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with the information required for a Subdivision application. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 11.4 2021-104-RZ, 22337 St. Anne Avenue, RS-1 to RM-2 Staff report dated December 6, 2022, recommending that Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7896-2022 be given first and second reading and forwarded to Public Hearing and that Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7720-2021, to rezone from RS-1 (Single Detached Residential) to RM-2 (Medium Density Apartment Residential) to permit the future construction of market-oriented apartment building of approximately 20 units, be given second reading as amended, and forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2022-CM-383 It was moved and seconded 1. THAT, in accordance with section 4 75 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. 7896-2022 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. 7896-2022 be considered in conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 3. THAT it be confirmed that Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7896-2022 is consistent with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 4. THAT Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7896-2022 be given first and second reading and forwarded to Public Hearing; 5. THAT Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7720-2021 be given second reading as amended, and forwarded to Public Hearing; 6. THAT voluntary payment of $220,000 ($20,000 for 11 spaces) and receipt upon payment in accordance with Maple Ridge Off-Street Parking and Loading Bylaw No. 4350 -1990 as cash-in-lieu for the eleven (11) off street parking space provided for residential use respecting the property located at 22337 St. Anne Street; 7. THAT the following terms and conditions be met prior to final reading: Document#3268466 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;
Council Meeting Minutes December 13, 2022 Page 8 of 12 iii. Amendment to Official Community Plan Schedule "A", Chapter 10, Section 10.3 Town Centre Area Plan, Section 3.3 Land Use Designations, Flexible Mixed Use, Policy 3-38 to permit a six (6) storey apartment building; iv. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the Geotechnical Report, which addresses the suitability of the subject property for the proposed development; v. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for protecting the Visitor Parking; vi. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for Stormwater Management; vii. Removal of existing building(s); viii. In addition to the Ministry of Environment Site Disclosure Statement, 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; ix. THAT a voluntary contribution, in the amount of $82,000 ($4,100 for 20 units), or such rate applicable at third reading of this application, be provided in keeping with the Council Policy 6.31 with regard to Community Amenity Contributions; and further x. THAT a voluntary contribution, in the amount of $78,353.31 based on a rate of $161.46 per square metre ($15.00 per square foot) for the additional FSR being sought in accordance with Section 618.5 Density 2.a.) of the RM-2 zone. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 11.5 2022-304-RZ, 20644 Dewdney Trunk Road, Site Specific Text Amendment Staff report dated December 6, 2022, recommending that Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7898-2022 to allow for a site-specific text amending to the CS-1 (Service Commercial) zone to allow for a Group Child Care Centre be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2022-CM-384 It was moved and seconded THAT Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7898-2022 be given first and second reading and forwarded to Public Hearing. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Document#3268466
Council Meeting Minutes December 13, 2022 Page 9 of 12 11.6 2022-370-RZ, Zoning Bylaw Housekeeping Amendments Staff report dated December 6, 2022, recommending that Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7894-2022, to allow for housekeeping amendments to Zoning Bylaw No. 7600-2019, be given first and second reading and that a Public Hearing be waived in accordance with s. 464(2) of the Local Government Act. R/2022-CM-385 It was moved and seconded 1. THAT Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7894-2022 be given first and second reading; and further 2. THAT a Public Hearing for Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7894-2022 be waived in accordance with the Local Government Act section 464(2). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 11.7 2016-202-RZ, 20556 Dewdney Trunk Road, RS-1 to CD-2-21 Staff report dated December 6, 2022, recommending that Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7309-2017 to rezone from RS-1 (Single Detached Residential) to CD-2-21 (Comprehensive Development) to allow for four mixed-used building with approximately 576 units in total, be given second reading as amended and forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2022-CM-386 It was moved and seconded 1. THAT Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7309-2017 be given second reading as amended, and forwarded to Public Hearing; and further 2. THAT the following terms and conditions be met prior to final reading; Document#3268466 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. Amendment to Official Community Plan Schedule "B"; iv. Road dedication as required; v. Registration of a Statutory Right-of-Way plan and agreement if required for City infrastructure; vi. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the protecting the Visitor Parking; vii. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for Stormwater Management; viii. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the Geotechnical Report, which addresses the suitability of the subject property for the proposed development; ix. Registration of a No Build Restrictive Covenant on that portion of the property located north of 119 Avenue to protect the area for future development;
Council Meeting Minutes December 13, 2022 Page 10 of 12 x. Registration of a Housing Agreement in accordance with section 483 of the Local Government Act and a Restrictive Covenant stating that the use of two (2) buildings on the property as consolidated will be restricted to residential rental units; xi. In addition to the Ministry of Environment Site Disclosure Statement, a disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional Engineer advising whether there is any evidence of underground fuel storage tanks on the subject property. If so, a Stage 1 Site Investigation Report is required to ensure that the subject property is not a contaminated site; and xii. THAT a voluntary contribution, in the amount of $1,204,000.00 ($4,300 x 280 units), or such rate applicable at third reading of this application, be provided in keeping with the Council Policy 6.31 with regard to Community Amenity Contributions. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 11.8 2021-233-RZ, 20383 Ospring Street, RS-1 to R-1 Staff report dated December 6, 2022, recommending that Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7785-2021, to rezone from RS-1 (Single Detached Residential) to R-1 (Single Detached (Low Density) Urban Residential) to permit a future two lot subdivision be given second reading and forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2022-CM-387 It was moved and seconded 1. THAT Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7785-2021 be given second reading and forwarded to Public Hearing; and further 2. THAT the following terms and conditions be met prior to final reading: Document#3268466 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. Lane dedication as required; iii. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the floodplain report, which addresses the suitability of the subject property for the proposed development; iv. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant specifying construction standards for acoustic protection due to the site's proximity to the railway; and v. That a voluntary contribution, in the amount of $7,100.00 ($7,100.00/lot), or such rate applicable at third reading of this application, be provided in keeping with Council Policy 6.31 with regard to Community Amenity Contributions, as the original lot is exempt. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Council Meeting Minutes December 13, 2022 Page 11 of 12 11.9 2018-498-DP/VP, 21640 124 Avenue, Development Permit/Development Variance Permit Staff report dated December 6, 2022, recommending that the Corporate Officer sign and seal 2018-498-DVP, to reduce the lot width and rear lot line setback, and 2018-498-DP, to permit the construction of three residential units designed in the form of Courtyard Housing, respecting the subject property. R/2022-CM-388 It was moved and seconded 1. THAT the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2018-498-DVP respecting property located at 21640 124 Avenue; and further 2. THAT the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2018-498-DP respecting property located at 21640 124 Avenue. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Corporate Services 11.10 BC Destination Development Funding Expression of Interest File: 01-0540-30-04 Staff report dated December 13, 2022, recommending that an Expression of Interest to the Destination Development Fund be submitted seeking funds for the development of a visitor portal and digital app. T. Westover, Director of Economic Development, provided an overview of the staff report and grant application. R/2022-CM-389 It was moved and seconded THAT staff submit an Expression of Interest to the Destination Development Fund seeking $125,000 for the development of a visitor portal and digital app providing an always open concierge service to build ultimate visitor experiences in Maple Ridge, in alignment with the Tourism Strategy. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 12. STAFF REPORTS -Nil 13. OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT -Nil Document#3268466
Council Meeting Minutes December 13, 2022 Page 12 of 12 14. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD Bob Stewart, Resident, referred to a recent incident of theft and arson affecting one of his neighbours and asked whether the City supports the RCMP's actions in dealing with the incident. The Mayor advised that the City will confirm the facts with RCMP and then respond to Mr. Stewart. John Cowan, Resident, stated the City needs a bylaw to be passed now to regulate the idling of vehicles and that we need strong bylaw enforcement. Staff advised that a draft bylaw will be going to Council for review in the New Year. 15. MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS' REPORTS Mayor and members of Council provided an update of recent community events in which they have participated. 16. NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS -Nil 17. ADJOURNMENT-8:10pm Certified Correct T. Takahashi, Corporate Officer Docu ment#3268466