COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA

Tuesday, January 20, 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 - January 20, 2026

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the January 20, 2026, Committee of the Whole Agenda be approved as circulated.

3.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

Committee of the Whole Minutes - January 6, 2026

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the minutes of the January 6, 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

2024-368-RZ, 12350 and12358 Laity Street, 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 construction of 8 lots.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the January 20, 2026, report titled "2024-368-RZ, 12350 Laity Street and 12358 Laity Street, RS-1 to R-1
  Zone Amending Bylaw No. 8083-2025" be forwarded to the next Regular Council Meeting.

7.2

2025-196-CU.VP, 11781 256 Street - Temporary Use Permit and Development Variance Permit

To allow an accessory Commercial Kennel use with variances to reduce the required minimum lot area and reduce the required building setback to neighbouring residential buildings.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the January 20, 2026, report titled "2025-196-CU/VP, 11781 256 Street" be forwarded to the next Regular Council Meeting.

7.3

Officer Delegation of Authority Bylaw and Fundraising Policy 5.61

To outline proposed administrative improvements through a new Officer and Delegation of Authority Bylaw and a new Fundraising Policy that establish clear roles and consistent organizational practices.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the January 20, 2026, report titled "Officer and Delegation of Authority Bylaw No. 8048-2025 and Fundraising Policy 5.61" 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)(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