COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 7:00 P.m. - 8:00 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

1.1

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.

AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Regular Council Meeting Agenda - September 24, 2024

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the agenda of the Regular Council Meeting of September 24, 2024, be approved as circulated

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

Regular Council Meeting Minutes - September 10, 2024

Report of Public Hearing - September 10, 2024

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the following minutes be adopted as circulated:

  • Regular Council Meeting Minutes - September 10, 2024
  • Report of Public Hearing - September 10, 2024

5.

PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL

5.1

BC Summer Games Athlete Recognition

Certificate presentations to honour the outstanding performance of our hometown athletes at the BC Summer Games.

6.

DELEGATIONS

7.

CONSENT AGENDA

8.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

9.

BYLAWS

Note: Items 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, and 9.7 are from the Committee of the Whole agenda of September 24, 2024. In the event the items are not referred to this Council Meeting they will be struck from this agenda.

9.1

2021-352-RZ, 23613 132 Avenue, RS-2 to RM-1

*** This item is from the September 10, 2024 Public Hearing***

To rezone the subject property from RS-2 (Single Detached Suburban Residential) to RM-1 (Low Density Townhouse Residential), to permit future construction of 18 townhouses.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7787-2021 be given third reading.

9.2

2024-194-RZ, Housekeeping Amendments to Zoning Bylaw 7600-2019

To provide Housekeeping Amendments to Zoning Bylaw 7600-2019.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT Zone Amending Bylaw No. 8006-2024 be given third reading and adoption.

9.3

2021-315-RZ, 24495 110 Avenue, RS-3 to RS-1b

To rezone the subject property from RS-3 (Single Detached Rural Residential) to RS-1b (Single Detached (Medium Density) Residential), to permit a future subdivision of approximately five single-family lots and Park- Conservation lands which will be dedicated to the City.  

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7997-2024 be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7778-2021 be given second reading, and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and

  THAT staff be directed to work with the applicant to address the outstanding terms and conditions as set out in the September 24, 2024 report, and any other as identified by council, prior to recommending bylaw adoption

9.4

2022-439-RZ, 11235 243B Street, RS-2 to RS-1b

To rezone the subject property from the RS-2 (Single Detached Suburban Residential) zone to the RS-1b (Single Detached (Medium Density) Residential) to allow a future subdivision of three residential lots and Park-Conservation lands which will be dedicated to the City.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7919-2023 be given second reading as amended, and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and 

  THAT staff be directed to work with the applicant to address the outstanding terms and conditions as set out in the September 24, 2024 report, and any other as identified by council, prior to recommending bylaw adoption.

   

9.5

2023-161-RZ, 12336 Laity Street, RS-1 to R-1

To rezone the subject property from the RS-1 zone to the R-1 zone to allow a future two lot subdivision.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7951-2023 be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and

  THAT staff be directed to work with the applicant to address the outstanding terms and conditions as set out in the September 24, 2024 report, and any other as identified by council, prior to recommending bylaw adoption.

9.6

2023-255-RZ , 13285 Balsam Street, RS-3 to CD-4-23

To rezone the subject property from the RS-3 (Single Detached Rural Residential) zone to a proposed CD-4-23 (High Density Townhouse Residential) zone, to facilitate the future construction of a townhouse development with 42 market strata dwelling units.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7963-2023 be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing;

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7962-2023 be given second reading, as amended, and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and

  THAT staff be directed to work with the applicant to address the outstanding terms and conditions as set out in the September 24, 2024 report, and any other as identified by council, prior to recommending bylaw adoption. 

9.7

2019-138-RZ - 22238-22286 Selkirk Avenue; 22245-22289 Lougheed Highway; and three unaddressed properties

The proposed Road Closure Bylaw would enable the raising of title in order to consolidate the Road to be Closed with the subject properties, and accommodate the development of two residential/commercial mixed-use buildings.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT Road Closure (223 Lougheed Highway) Bylaw No. 8002-2024 be given first, second and third reading;

9.8

2024-2028 Financial Plan Amending Bylaw No. 8008-2024

2024-2028 Financial Plan Amending Bylaw

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the 2024-2028 Financial Plan Amending Bylaw No. 8008-2024 be given first, second and third readings.

9.9

Development Cost Charges Imposition Amending Bylaw No. 7863-2022

Development Cost Charges are used to fund infrastructure to support growth. Ministry approval has been granted for Maple Ridge Development Cost Charge Imposition Amending Bylaw No. 7863-2022. 

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT Maple Ridge Development Cost Charge Imposition Amending Bylaw No. 7863- 2022 be adopted

9.10

Maple Ridge Code of Conduct Amending Bylaw No. 8009-2024

To amend the Council Code of Conduct Bylaw to update section references.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT Maple Ridge Council Code of Conduct Amending Bylaw No. 8009-2024 be given first, second and third reading.

10.

COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Note: Items in this section are from the Committee of the Whole agenda of September 24, 2024. In the event the items are not referred to this Council Meeting they will be struck from this agenda.

10.1

2024 Housing Strategy

The 2024 Housing Strategy provides a roadmap of actions which considers the key strategies and implementation measures to be pursued to address the City’s housing needs and deliver a more affordable and inclusive housing supply in Maple Ridge.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the 2024 Housing Strategy be endorsed.

10.2

2024 Citizen Survey Results

Overview of findings from a statistically representative survey of the community. The survey captures public sentiment pertaining to municipal services.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT Council receive the 2024 Citizen Survey Results for information.

10.3

Building Approvals - Certified Professional Service

To provide Council with an overview of the Certified Professional Program, and to recommend that staff bring forward an amendment to Maple Ridge Building Bylaw No. 6925- 2012, to enable the program

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT Council endorse the Certified Professional Program and direct staff to bring forward an amendment to Building Bylaw No.6925 -2021 to formalize the program in the City of Maple Ridge.

11.

STAFF REPORTS

11.1

Fee for Service Agreement- Community Services

Funding for the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Restorative Justice Program.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the agreement attached to the report titled “City of Maple Ridge – MRPM Community Services Fee for Service Agreement” of August 23rd in the amount of $15,800 in year 2023, $15,800 in year 2024, and 15,800 in year 2025.

11.2

Fee for Service Agreement - Search and Rescue

Funding for the Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the agreement attached to the report titled “City of Maple Ridge – Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue Fee for Service Agreement” in the amount of $19,000 in year 2023, $19,500 in year 2024, and $20,000 in year 2025.

11.3

New Park on Pazarena Place Contingency Increase

To increase the project budget of the new park on Pazarena Place in order to continue with park construction work in a timely manner

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the project budget for “South Haney Park (230 and 116) Development (Pazarena)” be increased by $200,000, made up of $148,000 from Park Development Cost Charges and $52,000 from Capital Works Reserve, and included in the next Financial Plan Bylaw amendment.

11.4

Procurement Policy No. 5.45 Amendment

Proposed amendments to Procurement Policy No. 5.45.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the amended Procurement Policy No. 5.45 be approved by Council.

12.

OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT

13.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD

14.

MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR VERBAL REPORTS

15.

NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETING

15.1

Independant Review of Metro Vancouver Governance - Councillor Yousef

Whereas the governance model at Metro Vancouver is over 50 years old and an independent review should be undertaken by the Province of BC; and

Whereas the Inspector of Municipalities of British Columbia has significant statutory powers including the ability to independently investigate cost overruns at the Metro Vancouver Wastewater Treatment Plant; and

Whereas to date the Province of BC has not agreed to undertake a governance review of Metro Vancouver nor requested the Auditor General conduct an independent audit of the Metro Vancouver Wastewater Treatment Plant;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mayor write a letter on behalf of Council to the Premier and request the Province of BC: 

1. Immediately initiate an independent review of Metro Vancouver's governance structure
2. Initiate an inquiry under Section 764 of the Local Government Act regarding massive cost overruns at the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the Mayor write a letter on behalf of Council to the Premier and request the Province of BC: 

  1. Immediately initiate an independent review of Metro Vancouver's governance structure
  2. Initiate an inquiry under Section 764 of the Local Government Act regarding massive cost overruns at the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant

16.

ADJOURNMENT