COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA

Tuesday, April 21, 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 - April 21, 2026

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the April 21, 2026, Committee of the Whole Agenda be approved as circulated.

3.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

Committee of the Whole Minutes - April 7, 2026

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the minutes of the April 7, 2026, Committee of the Whole be adopted as circulated.

4.

PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL

5.

DELEGATIONS

6.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

7.

STAFF REPORTS

7.1

2025-041-RZ, 10950 284 Street, A-1

To permit an Animal Shelter use on the subject property.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the April 21, 2026, report titled "2025-041-RZ, 10950 284 Street, Zone Amending Bylaw No. 8100-2026" be forwarded to the next Regular Council Meeting.

7.2

2026-019-RZ, 21783 Lougheed Highway, C-7

To allow an Accessory Pharmacy Use associated with a new doctor’s office at the subject property.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the April 21, 2026, report titled "2026-019-RZ, 21783 Lougheed Highway, Zone Amending Bylaw No. 8090-2026" be forwarded to the next Regular Council Meeting.

7.3

Tree Protection & Management Bylaw

Proposed updates to the Tree Protection and Management bylaw to align with the findings of the Urban Forest Management Plan.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the April 21, 2026, report titled "Tree Protection & Management Bylaw" be forwarded to the next Regular Council Meeting.

7.4

Maple Ridge Fees and Charges Amending Bylaw Update

Proposed amendments to the Fees and Charges Bylaw related to tree protection and management fees.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the April 21, 2026, report titled "Maple Ridge Fees and Charges Amending Bylaw Update" be forwarded to the next Regular Council Meeting.

7.5

2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw

To approve the financial plan which incorporates 2026–2030 Capital Program, one-time decision packages approved in December 2025, ongoing decision packages previously approved by Council and operating and capital carryforwards.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the April 21, 2026, report titled "2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw 8098-2026" be forwarded to the next Regular Council Meeting.

7.6

Maple Ridge Property Tax Rates 2026

To establish property tax rates for municipal and regional district purposes for 2026.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the April 21, 2026, report titled "Maple Ridge Property Tax Rates 2026 Bylaw No. 8099-2026" be forwarded to the next Regular Council Meeting.

7.7

Council’s Strategic Plan Key Result Update, Q1 2026

Insights from ongoing delivery of key results and initiatives from Council’s Strategic Plan, for the first Quarter of 2026

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the April 21, 2026, report titled "Council’s Strategic Plan Key Result Update, Q1 2026" 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)(e) - the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality;

  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];

  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