COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:00 P.m. - 9:00 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/85656842167

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

Regular Council Meeting Agenda - March 11, 2025

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the March 11, 2025, Regular Council Agenda be approved as circulated.

3.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

Regular Council Minutes - February 25, 2025

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the minutes of the February 25, 2025, Regular Council Meeting be adopted as circulated.

4.

PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL

4.1

Maple Ridge Secondary - Ramblers Wrestling Team - Provincial Champions

5.

DELEGATIONS

6.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

7.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the item contained in the March 11, 2025, Regular Council Consent Agenda be received into the record.

7.1

BC Association of Farmers' Markets

February 7, 2025, correspondence from Heather O'Hara, BCAFM Executive Director, and Wylie Bystedt, Chair, Board of Directors 

8.

BYLAWS

8.1

2021-281-RZ, 22936, 22944, 22952, 22964, and 22974 Dewdney Trunk Road, RS-1 to RM-2

To permit the construction of a 6-storey residential apartment building with 178 dwelling units on the lands.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7865-2022 be adopted.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7766-2021 be adopted.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 7992-2024 be adopted.

9.

STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.1

2021-281-VP/DP, 22936, 22944, 22952, 22964, and 22974 Dewdney Trunk Road, Development Variance Permit and Multi-Family Development Permit

To permit the construction of a 6-storey residential apartment building with 178 dwelling units with variances to the structure setback, height, private outdoor amenity area, and off-street parking spaces.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the issuance of Development Variance Permit 2021-281-VP for 22936, 22944, 22952, 22964, and 22974 Dewdney Trunk Road be approved.
  
  THAT the issuance of Muti-Family Development Permit 2021-281-DP for 22936, 22944, 22952, 22964, and 22974 Dewdney Trunk Road be approved.

9.2

Engagement Results and Next Steps for the Cliff Ave, Selkirk Ave, and 119 Ave Land Use Review

Engagement results and recommended next steps regarding updating the land uses in the subject area of the Town Centre.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT in respect of Section 475 of the Local Government Act, Council confirms that the opportunity for early and ongoing consultation has been provided.
  
  THAT Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7828-2022 be given second reading and forwarded to Public Hearing.
  
  THAT staff report back to Council on proposed land use changes for the properties designated Single-Family Residential on Selkirk Avenue and 119 Avenue in the Town Centre Area Plan for consideration.

9.3

Tenant Protections: Applicability of a Proposed Tenant Protection Bylaw

To provide a review of Provincial Housing Legislation impacting tenant protections and steps the City can take to advance their work of housing affordability initiatives.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT Council direct Staff to prepare a Tenant Protection Bylaw for Council’s consideration.

9.4

Police Services and General Administration Fees for 2025

To provide an update on the proposed Police Services and General Administration fee changes for 2025.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT Council receive the report titled “Update on Police Services Fees and General Administration Fees for 2025” dated March 4, 2025, for information.

9.5

Continuous Improvement Centre of Excellence Update

Outline of the approach to continuous improvement of City services and programs through operation of a Centre of Excellence (COE). 

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT Council receive the report titled “Continuous Improvement Centre of Excellence Update” dated March 4, 2025, for information. 

9.6

Net Promoter Score / Customer Satisfaction (NPS/CSAT) Survey Analysis Update

Survey results, key themes, and strategic recommendations to support Maple Ridge’s ongoing efforts to enhance tourism and community engagement. 

• RECOMMENDATION:

  That Council receives the tourism Net Promoter Score / Customer Satisfaction Survey (NPS/CSAT) results for information.

9.7

Seasonal Curbside Patio Program – 2024 Season Review & 2025 Refinements

To provide a review of the 2024 Season and an adjustment to insurance requirements for patios operating under the Seasonal Curbside Patio Program in 2025.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT Council receive the Seasonal Curbside Patio Program – 2024 Season Review & 2025 Refinements report dated March 4, 2025, for information.
  
  

  THAT Council endorse the adjustment to the Third-Party Liability Insurance requirements for all Type A/B patios and non-liquor-licensed Type C/D patios operating under the Seasonal Curbside Patio Program.

10.

OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT

11.

PUBLIC INQUIRY

12.

MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR REPORTS

13.

NOTICES OF MOTIONS

14.

ADJOURNMENT