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March 28
COUNCIL WORKSHOP
Council heard an overview presentation from Coriolis Consulting highlighting high level overview of the residential, commercial and industrial demand in the regional and locally and the potential impacts to local decision making as the City looks at future growth. Council took the opportunity to ask questions to the report authors. The full report and video of the presentation can be found at www.mapleridge.ca/640.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Council received reports and asked questions on rezoning applications at the following locations:
- 12128 228 Street.
- 13243 Balsam Street and 23375 Fern Crescent.
- 22557 Brown Avenue and 12060/12062 Edge Street.
- 21668 and 21698 Lougheed Highway.
Council received a briefing on a recommendation to award a contract for a watermain replacement/upgrade on 203 Street from Lougheed Highway to Thorne Avenue.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council unanimously supported a declaration designating March 28 to April 1 as Kraft Hockeyville Week in recognition of Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey Association (RMMHA) and the City owned arena being nominated for the 2023 Kraft Hockeyville Contest. As part of their discussions Council are asking citizens to encourage their friends and families from across the City, province and nation to cast as many ballots as possible at https://hockeyville.kraftcanada.ca.
Mayor Ruimy also unveiled a video that has been created to play at the Friday, March 31 Vancouver Canucks game. The video will be shared on the City’s social media channels as part of the week of recognition.
Council will considered two files from the March 21 Public Hearing:
- Council gave Third Reading to rezoning application for a property located at 11980 Glenhurst Street to subdivide into two lots.
- Council gave Third Reading for the rezoning of properties located at 11892, 11886 and 11902 at 232 Street to permit the development of a 47-unit townhouse complex.
Council considered the following applications rezoning applications form the Committee of the Whole Meeting earlier in the day:
- First Reading was given for the rezoning of a property at 12128 228 Street to subdivide to three residential lots.
- First Reading was given for the rezoning of two properties located at 13243 Balsam Street and 23375 Fern Crescent to permit the development of a 95-unit apartment building with ground level commercial space.
- First Reading of a rezoning of properties located at 22557 Brown Avenue and 12060/12062 Edge Street to permit the development of a 53-unit apartment building.
- First Reading of a rezoning of properties located at 21668 and 21698 Lougheed Highway to permit the future development of two high-density mixed-use buildings and a townhouse development.
Council approved the award of contact for a watermain replacement/upgrade on 203 Street from Lougheed Highway to Thorne Avenue. You can find the agenda, full reports and video archive for this, and previous, Council Meetings at www.mapleridge.ca/640.
March 21
On Tuesday, Council held a Public Hearing to hear feedback and two files:
- A rezoning application for a property located at 11980 Glenhurst Street to subdivide into two lots.
- Rezoning of properties located at 11892, 11886 and 11902 at 232 Street to permit the development of a 47-unit townhouse complex.
The Corporate Officer provided information on the number of letters sent out to the immediate neighbourhood for both files and confirmed that the Public Hearing was advertised in the local newspaper, on March 10 and March 17, per the Local Government Act.
The agenda and reports for the meeting, as well as the video recording can be found online at www.mapleridge.ca/640.
March 7
COMMIITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Planning & Development Services
Council reviewed staff presentations and asked questions relating to four rezoning applications:
- Two properties at 224 Brown Avenue and Fraser Street to permit a five storey apartment building with 41 units
- Two properties in the 217 block of Lougheed Highway to permit 10,000 square feet of commercial space and 520 apartment dwelling units.
- A property at 216 Street and River Road to permit a four-unit courtyard development.
- Three properties located at 104 Avenue and 240 Street to permit a 64-unit townhouse complex and dedicate some conservation area.
Council moved these four items to the evening Council meeting for consideration.
Council reviewed the following development permit and development variance permit applications:
- For two properties at 251 Street and 112 Avenue, to facilitate a 28-lot subdivision, to reduce the visual clearance at a lane and to reduce the access and egress driveway distance from the intersection for one lot.
- For a property located on Pine Street for the development of a five storey building with 64 units.
- For a property located at 20581 Maple Crescent to reduce the required parking spaces from six to five and to reduce the front and exterior side setback in order to allow for the construction of a new addition to the existing Treatment Centre.
These development permit and development variance permit applications were moved forward to the evening Council Meeting for consideration.
COUNCIL MEETING
PRESENTATIONS - Alouette River Management Society provided an update on their programs and advocacy in the community.
Planning & Development Services
Council considered the following rezoning applications:
- Two properties at 224 Brown Avenue and Fraser Street to permit a five storey apartment building. Council unanimously granted First Reading.
- Two properties at in the 217 block of Lougheed Highway to permit 10,000 square feet of commercial space and 520 apartment dwelling units. Council unanimously granted First Reading.
- A property at 216 Street and River Road to permit a four-unit courtyard development. Council granted unanimous Second Reading and moved this to Public Hearing.
- Three properties located at 104 Avenue and 240 Street to permit a townhouse complex and conservation area. Council granted unanimous Second Reading and moved this to Public Hearing.
Council considered three development variance permit applications brought forward from the Committee of the Whole Meeting:
- For two properties at 251 Street and 112 Avenue. Council approved the Development Variance Permit to reduce the visual clearance at a lane and to reduce the access and egree driveway distance from the intersection
- For a property located on Pine Street. Council approved the Development Permit and the Development Variance Permit to permit a 5-storey apartment building with a reduced road standard along with front and side setbacks
- For a property located at 20581 Maple Crescent, Council approved the Development Variance Permit to reduce the required parking spaces from six to five and to reduce the front and exterior side setback in order to allow for the construction of a new addition to the existing Treatment Centre.
You can review the recording of the meeting and full agenda package, with reports, online at mapleridge.ca/640.
February 28
WORKSHOP
2023 Parks, Recreation & Culture Master Plan Final Report: Staff presented the report to Council. Following discussion, Council unanimously endorsed the plan. Staff will bring forward the implementation plan to deliver the facilities and green spaces that our growing community needs to ensure citizens can live healthy lifestyles.
Ridge Meadows RCMP Annual Update: Council was provided with 2022 data and information on the various programs underway.
Bill 26: Local Government Act Updates: Council directed staff to prepare the necessary bylaw and policy amendments to support housing affordability. The changes will modernize, streamline and expedite the processes required to review and approve new housing projects.
Heritage Conservation Grant Pilot Program: Council asked the Community Heritage Commission to revisit the recommendation to add mechanisms to encourage energy upgrades as part of the program.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DELEGATIONS
Baha’i’s of Maple Ridge and the Maple Ridge Cricket Club shared information on their services and activities.
BYLAWS
Council considered the following files:
- A rezoning application at 12313 McNutt Road received third reading.
- A rezoning application at 12121 232 Street received third reading.
- The Temporary borrowing bylaw to remove the expiry date of loan authorization bylaws for the Silver Valley Gathering Places, Whonnock lake Canoe & Kayak Facility Improvements and Ice Sheet Addition was adopted unanimously.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Council considered the following files:
- 20000 Stewart Crescent Rezoning of the site to permit the construction of an industrial building, seven storey office tower and parking structure received first reading.
- 12050 York Street Rezoning to permit the construction of a duplex received first reading.
- 11980 Glenhurst Street Rezoning to create two lots received second reading and will move to Public Hearing.
- 118 Avenue and 232 Street Rezoning of three lots to permit the construction of a 47-unit townhouse complex received second reading and will move to Public Hearing.
- 9480 287 Street Development variance permit to permit the recommissioning of a service station with three commercial retail units was approved.
View the full agenda package, reports and video recordings at www.mapleridge.ca/640.
February 21
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Treecycle Canada made a presentation on how construction wood waste, urban tree removals, metal waste and other products can be removed from the waste stream and recycled responsibly.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Staff provided Council with briefings on the following files:
- 20000 Stewart Crescent Rezoning of the site to permit the construction of an industrial building, seven storey office tower and parking structure.
- 12050 York Street Rezoning to permit the construction of a duplex.
- 11980 Glenhurst Street Rezoning to create two lots
- 118 Avenue and 232 Street Rezoning of three lots to permit the construction of a 47-unit townhouse complex.
- 9480 287 Street Development variance permit to permit the recommissioning of a service station with three commercial retail units.
These applications will come before Council as part of their Regular Council Meeting on February 28.
PUBLIC HEARING 7:00 pm in Council Chambers
Council heard feedback from the public on two applications:
- A rezoning application at 12313 McNutt Road
- A rezoning application at 12121 232 Street
These files will come back to Council as part of their February 28 meeting.
To view the full reports, agenda or to watch the recording go to www.mapleridge.ca/640.
February 14
WORKSHOP
Yennadon Lands Update- Council was briefed on the proposed M-7 zoning to create employment lands to support the City’s local employment growth, economic development and diversification of the tax base. The proposed zone excludes such uses as storage, heavy industrial, warehouse storage or residential. The goal is to have a zone that supports a high ratio of employment to the floor space ratio and respects the surrounding neighbourhood characteristics.
Council unanimously passed the recommendation to move the zoning bylaw forward which will include the opportunity for public input.
COUNCIL MEETING
Delegations: Updates were provided by:
- ACT Arts Centre & Arts Council
- Kanaka Education & Environmental Partnership Society (KEEPS)
- Chamber of Commerce serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows
Council passed a motion directing staff to explore ways that the City can support the work of the Chamber of Commerce and report back with recommendations as part of business planning in March.
BYLAWS
Council adopted housekeeping amendments to the Zoning Bylaw 7600-2019 and the development of a new commercial/residential building on North Avenue at 223 Street.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council gave first reading to three applications from the Committee of the Whole:
- Rezoning of a property at 24369 110 Avenue to permit a future subdivision of approximately eight single family lots
- Rezoning of four properties located at 22490, 22504, and 22514 121 Avenue and 12085 Edge Street to permit a six-storey building with 128 units
- Development Variance Permit and Development Permit for three properties, including 22347 117 Avenue and 22349 North Avenue
Council unanimously provided First, Second and Third reading for a Temporary Borrowing Bylaw update to remove the expiry date of loan authorization bylaws for Silver Valley Neighbourhood Gathering Places, Whonnock Lake Canoe & Kayak Facility Improvements, and Ice Sheet Addition.
You can view the full reports and connect to the video links at www.mapleridge.ca/640.
February 7
DELEGATION: Kristi Lauridsen and students from School District 42, along with Lisa Shepherd, a local resident and Metis artist, presented Council with a piece of art they created to welcome Ukrainian refugees arriving in our community last year. Council members excepted the artwork, praising the students for the beauty of the piece and the message behind it.
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
Council reviewed three applications and moved the matters forward to the February 14 Council meeting:
- Rezoning of a property at 24369 110 Avenue to permit a future subdivision of approximately eight single family lots
- Rezoning of four properties located at 22490, 22504, and 22514 121 Avenue and 12085 Edge Street to permit a six-storey with 128 units
- Development Variance Permit and Development Permit for three properties, including 22347 117 Avenue and 22349 North Avenue
Temporary Borrowing Bylaw: A recommendation to remove the expiry date of loan authorization bylaws for Silver Valley Neighbourhood Gathering Places, Whonnock Lake Canoe & Kayak Facility Improvements, and Ice Sheet Addition was moved forward to the February 14 meeting.
You can view the the full reports from this meeting and video archive at www.mapleridge.ca/640.
January 31, 2023
WORKSHOP MEETING
Citizen Satisfaction Survey: Sentis Research provided Council with an overview on the independent 2022 Citizen Satisfaction Survey results gathered in September and October of 2022. The survey addresses a range of topics and provides a detailed assessment of citizens’ attitudes, needs, priorities and satisfaction levels with City services and their quality of life. The survey helps guide the City’s strategic planning and in making key decisions. 643 people, randomly selected by mail, completed the survey.
The survey reaffirmed that citizens value the City’s natural setting and that residents have higher satisfaction levels with service delivery by the City’s first responders, recycling team, City parks and playgrounds and the delivery of water, sewer and storm water management.
The survey showed that homelessness, poverty, crime and traffic congestion were the most pressing concerns for residents similar to communities across the region.
This research will help inform Council as they continue to refine their Strategic Plan. Staff noted that a number of the concerns are being addressed through various initiatives underway.
The full report is available online at www.mapleridge.ca/640 as part of the agenda package for the Tuesday, January 31 Workshop meeting.
COUNCIL MEETING
Emergency Weather Shelter Update: Rob Thiessen provided an update on work that was done to open an Emergency Weather Shelter (EWS) up and running at the end of November and through December. The EWS is now being operated by Coast Mental Health.
Committee Appointments: A number of citizens were appointed to Council advisory committees to bring their expertise and passion to the City’s work.
Development Applications: Council gave third Reading for developments at 20556 Dewdney Trunk Road, on St. Anne in the Port Haney neighbourhood, at 20383 Ospring Street and a rezoning to permit a group childcare centre at 20644 Dewdney Trunk Road.
Council gave first reading to three files brought forward from last week’s committee of the Whole Meeting and approved the construction of a fence, that was part of the fourth file, based on a request by citizens who live in an development along Lougheed Highway and are impacted by pedestrians and traffic volumes.
Council Meeting Schedule Update: A Council meeting was added on March 7 at 7:00 pm and Business Planning session were moved to March 27 and 29.
For all the details and to get the live stream link to upcoming meetings go to www.mapleridge.ca/640.
January 25, 2023
COUNCIL WORKSHOP
Council received a briefing on the City’s housing policies from Planning Department staff, aimed at providing Council with information that will help them set Strategic priorities for their term. The presentation summarized the more detailed information from a 500-page report that provided a summary compilation of the significant housing policy bodies of work that have been undertaken by the City, including the City’s Official Community Plan, the Housing Action Plan and Implementation Framework, and the Housing Needs Assessment & Housing needs Report.
In addition, Council received an overview of the changes to provincial legislation that impact the City’s roles and processes in the provision of housing and housing approvals. Council members had a number of questions signaling their desire to review some of the City’s policies to address the overall needs for housing and address the supply of housing across the spectrum of needs and housing types.
Council members thanked the staff for the thorough report and noted that this would serve as the foundation for their work to address some urgent housing needs in the community through policy updates. Staff will be bringing back additional information based on Council’s questions on this important topic.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Council heard presentations on two rezoning applications and a development variance permit and had a number of questions on each of the files. The applications will come forward for Council review and voting as part of the January 31 Council meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
Council sought public feedback on three applications:
- 22337 St. Anne Avenue. A rezoning application to allow the future construction of a five-storey apartment building with 20 residential units.
- 20644 Dewdney Trunk Road. An application to permit a Group Child Care Centre at the subject property.
- 20383 Ospring Street. An application to permit rezoning to allow a future two lot subdivision.
Thank you to those who took the time to reach out in writing or attend virtually to share their perspectives on these files.
For the full agenda package, meeting minutes and links to the video presentation please go to www.mapleridge.ca/640.
January 17, 2023
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Council made the following committee appointments.
Advisory Design Panel: Serving from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024
Lindsey Salter, Architect
Niall McGarvey, Landscape Architect
Community Heritage Commission: Serving from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024
Jared Bissky, Member at Large
Michael Cook, Member at Large
Gladys Hewson, Member at Large, serving to December 31, 2023
REZONING APPLICATIONS
Council gave unanimous First Reading to the following applications:
- 22066 and 22076 Lougheed Highway: Proposed apartment development on Lougheed Highway at 220 Street.
- 20565, 20575, and 20583 Battle Avenue: Rezoning of three residential lots to six homes at 205 Street and Battle Avenue.
- 20110 Lougheed Highway: Rezoning the property to support the development of higher density commercial and residential units with buildings of up to six stories.
STAFF REPORTS
Council unanimously approved Second and Third Readings of the City’s Development Cost Charges bylaw. The update will be sent to the inspector of Municipalities for review and approval. When the bylaw is approved by the Province it will come back for Final Reading and implementation.
OTHER ITEMS
Council members provided an update on their visit the Pitt Meadows Airport and the importance of the work by the Airport team to promote economic development for our community.
For the full agenda package, meeting minutes and links to the video presentation please go to www.mapleridge.ca/640.
January 10, 2023
PRESENTATIONS - Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services presented their Restorative Justice program which aims to achieve justice by engaging those who are involved in criminal, noncriminal, interpersonal conflict or disputes in an inclusive and meaningful way.
REZONING APPLICATIONS – 11783 221 Street and 22066, 22076 Lougheed Hwy Council received a presentation on a rezoning application along the Lougheed Highway at 221 Street to turn three residential lots into an 82-unit apartment building. This project falls under the new Lougheed Transit Corridor Study area as well as the Fraser Escarpment Area, Council approved the staff recommendation that additional information be provided prior to second reading
20110 Lougheed Hwy - Council received an application to rezone the property on Lougheed Highway at 201 Street from the current commercial use to a combination of commercial and residential with buildings of up to six stories. Council approved the staff recommendation that the applicant provide further information.
Both items will come forward as part of the upcoming council Meeting on January 17, 2023.
Council also had an introductory meeting with MLAs Lisa Beare and Bob D’Eith on opportunities for collaboration.
For the full agenda package, meeting minutes and links to the video presentation please go to www.mapleridge.ca/640.