COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 11:00 A.m. - 1:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

City Hall, 11995 Haney Place

All meetings are hybrid, allowing virtual or in person participation.

Online participation via zoom https://mapleridge-ca.zoom.us/j/89860004010

The meeting is live streamed and recorded by the City of Maple Ridge.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Territory Acknowledgement

The City of Maple Ridge carries out its business on the traditional and unceded territories of the Katzie (q̓ic̓әy̓) First Nation and the Kwantlen (qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼәn̓) First Nation. 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Committee of the Whole Agenda - March 24, 2026

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the March 24, 2026 Committee of the Whole Agenda be approved as circulated.

3.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

Committee of the Whole Minutes - March 3, 2026

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the minutes of the March 3, 2026 Committee of the Whole be adopted as circulated.

4.

PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL

4.1

Pitt Meadows Regional Airport

Presentation from Guy Miller

5.

DELEGATIONS

6.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

7.

STAFF REPORTS

7.1

2021-456-RZ, 26635 Dewdney Trunk Road, RS-3 to RS-2

To rezone the subject property from RS-3 (Single Detached Rural Residential) to RS-2 (Single Detached Suburban Residential) to allow a future three-lot subdivision, with a park/conservation dedication. 

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the March 24, 2026, report titled "2021-456-RZ, 26635 Dewdney Trunk Road, Zone Amending Bylaw No. 8093-2026" be forwarded to the next Regular Council Meeting.

7.2

2025-001-RZ, 20478 Westfield Avenue, RS-1 to R-1

To rezone the subject property from RS-1 (Single Detached Residential) to R-1 (Single Detached (Low Density) Urban Residential) to allow the future subdivision of two lots.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the March 24, 2026, report titled "2025-001-RZ, 20478 Westfield Avenue, Zone Amending Bylaw No. 8092-2026" be forwarded to the next Regular Council Meeting.

7.3

2025-035-RZ, 12274,12276 and 12278 228 Street, RS-1 to RUR

To rezone subject property from RS-1 (Single Detached Residential) to RUR (Urban Infill Residential) to allow for the future subdivision into two lots, and for the construction of a fourplex on each of the proposed lots.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the March 24, 2026, report titled "2025-035-RZ, 12274,12276 and 12278 228 Street, Zone Amending Bylaw No. 8095-2026" be forwarded to the next Regular Council Meeting.

7.4

2023-163-VP/DP, 20235, 20247, and 20265 Patterson Avenue, Development Variance Permit and Development Permit

To allow a future development of 28 townhouse units with variances to the building setbacks, building height and maneuvering aisle width.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the March 24, 2026, report titled "2023-163-VP/DP, 20235, 20247, and 20265 Patterson Avenue Development Variance Permit and Development Permit" be forwarded to the next Regular Council Meeting.

7.5

An Update of the 2024 Housing Action Plan

Overview of the progress of the 2024 Housing Action Plan and ongoing initiatives.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the March 24, 2026, report titled "An Update of the 2024 Housing Action Plan" be forwarded to the next Regular Council Meeting.

7.6

Maximizing Community Outcomes with Housing Accelerator Funding - Q1 2026 Report

Update on Housing Accelerator Fund work and its alignment with broader City housing and infrastructure initiatives.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the March 24, 2026, report titled "Maximizing Community Outcomes with Housing Accelerator Funding (Q1 2026 Report)" be forwarded to the next Regular Council Meeting.

7.7

Council Renumeration Direction

Developing remuneration options for the next Council term following the October 17, 2026, Local Election.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the March 24, 2026, report titled "Council Renumeration Direction" be forwarded to the next Regular Council Meeting.

8.

OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT

9.

NOTICE OF CLOSED MEETING

Resolution to Exclude the Public

• RECOMMENDATION:

  The meeting will be closed to the public pursuant to Sections 90(1) of the Community Charter as the subject matter being considered is related to the following:

  Section 90(1)(a) - personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality;
  
  Section 90(1)(c) -  labour relations or other employee relations;
  
  Section 90(1)(l) - discussions with municipal officers and employees respecting municipal objectives, measures and progress reports for the purposes of preparing an annual report under section 98 [annual municipal report];
  
  Section 90(2)(b)(i) - the consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to negotiations between the municipality and a provincial government or the federal government, or both, or between a provincial government or the federal government, or both, and a third party,

  Any other matter that may be brought before the Council that meets the requirements for a meeting closed to the public pursuant to Sections 90(1) and 90(2) of the Community Charter or Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

10.

ADJOURNMENT