COUNCIL MEETING
REVISED AGENDA

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 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

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. 

1.2

Memorial Tribute

Stephane Labonne, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Regular Council Meeting Agenda - April 14, 2026

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the April 14, 2026, Regular Council Agenda be approved as circulated.

3.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

Regular Council Minutes - March 31, 2026

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the minutes of the March 31, 2026, Regular Council Meeting be adopted as circulated.

4.

PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL

4.1

Fortis BC - Deep Energy Retrofit

Presentation from Amber Budiselich, Community Relations Manager

5.

DELEGATIONS

6.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

7.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the items contained in the April 14, 2026, Regular Council Consent Agenda be received into the record.

7.1

Integrity Commissioner Reappointment

The following motion is released from March 3, 2026, Closed Council Meeting:

THAT Council reappoint Ms. Anita Atwal for a further two-year term as the Integrity Commissioner.
THAT Council defer the education session until the new Council is appointed in November 2026.

7.2

Metro 2050 Type 2 Proposed Amendment, Bylaw No. 1451, 2026 – City of Maple Ridge (North 256 Street Industrial Lands Area Plan)

Letter dated March 30, 2026, from Metro Vancouver Chair Mike Hurley

7.3

Advisory Committee Minutes

- Liveable Community Advisory Committee - January 22, 2026
- Liveable Community Advisory Committee - February 26, 2026
- Diversified Thriving Economy Advisory Committee - March 04, 2026
- Engaged Healthy Community Advisory Committee - October 2, 2025
- Engaged Healthy Community Advisory Committee - November 6, 2025
- Engaged Healthy Community Advisory Committee - February 5, 2026
- Engaged Healthy Community Advisory Committee - March 5, 2026

8.

BYLAWS

8.1

Kanaka Business Park Landscape Maintenance Repeal Bylaw

To present results of the petition submitted by property owners of the Kanaka Business Park Local Area Improvement (LAI) area.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT Kanaka Business Park Landscape Maintenance Repeal Bylaw No. 8102-2026 be given first, second and third reading

8.2

Election Bylaw and Sign Amendment Bylaw

To consolidate two existing election bylaws and introduce election sign regulations for the 2026 General Local Election.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT Maple Ridge Sign Amendment Bylaw No. 8101-2026 be given first, second and third reading.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT Maple Ridge Election Bylaw No. 8096-2026 be given first, second and third reading.

9.

STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.1

Short-Term Rental Regulations – Year One Update

Summary presentation on the first year of the City's Short Term Rental Program.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT the report dated April 7, 2026, titled “Short-Term Rental Regulations – Year One Update”, be received for information.

9.2

McKenney Creek Restoration and Enhancement Plan

Update on the McKenney Creek Restoration and Enhancement Plan, outlining ecological improvement efforts, responses to development and climate impacts, project context, key issues, and next step.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT Council receive this report for information; and 
  THAT staff report back to Council with a recommended McKenney Creek Restoration and Enhancement Plan for Council’s consideration and direction.

9.3

Innovation Report: Continuous Improvement Impacts

Overview of how the Continuous Improvement Centre of Excellence has supported staff in improving internal services and community service delivery over the past 18 months.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT Council receive for information the report titled “Innovation Report: Continuous Improvement Impacts” dated April 7, 2026.

9.4

Appointment of Chief and Deputy Chief Election Officer

To appoint a Chief Election Officer and a Deputy Chief Election Officer to conduct the 2026 General Local Election.

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT Carolyn Mushata be appointed as the Chief Election Officer for the 2026 City of Maple Ridge Local Government General Election and; 
  THAT Tonya Polz be appointed as Deputy Chief Election Officer for the 2026 City of Maple Ridge Local Government General Election.

10.

OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT

11.

PUBLIC INQUIRY

12.

MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR REPORTS

13.

NOTICES OF MOTIONS

14.

ADJOURNMENT