Council Agenda Highlights

December 12

Here’s some agenda highlights of Council’s upcoming meetings. 

Council Workshop at 9:00 am in Council Chambers

Council will hear presentations on department core services and achievements in 2023 as the next phase of the City’s annual business planning processes. 

Regular Council Meeting at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers

Council’s Consent Agenda includes:

• 2024 Meeting Schedule.
• 2024 Council Appointments to Regional Boards, Advisory committees, Standing & Statutory Committees and Outside Agencies.
• Council Committee & Design Panel Appointments.

Council will consider the following matters:

• Adoption of the Maple Ridge Subdivision and Development Servicing Amending Bylaw.
• Rezoning applications for:
  1. 12209, 12219, 12231, 12241, and 12251 222 Street and 22190 123 Avenue to permit the future construction of two six-storey apartment buildings with a total of 152 units.
  2. 11405 236 Street to permit the future construction of 18 townhouse units.
  3. 22306 122 Avenue to permit the future construction of a fourplex.
  4. 11619, 11631 and 11639 Adair Street to permit the construction of three triplexes on three separate lots.
  5. 24070 128 Avenue and 24195 Fern Crescent to facilitate development of 48 townhouse units.
• Zoning Bylaw Housekeeping Amendments
• Development Permit and Development Variance Permit for 22313, 22315 and 22321 Selkirk Avenue.
• Film Policy and Fee Update
• Sponsorship, Advertising and Naming Rights Policy.
• Temporary Use Permit at 12035 222 Street.
• Rezoning at 13960 232 Street, 13897, 13917, 140 Silver Valley Road and 23348 141 Avenue be adopted.
• Maple Ridge Code of Conduct Bylaw, Elected Officials Oath of Office Bylaw, Maple Ridge Council Remuneration Bylaw all be given First, Second and Third Readings.
• Maple Ridge 150 Funding Request.
• Subcommittee to the Corporate Governance and Human Resources Committee to make recommendations to Council on intergovernmental resolutions proposed for FCM, LMLGA and UBCM.

The full resolutions and reports can be found in the agenda at www.mapleridge.ca/640

December 5

Here’s some agenda highlights of Council’s upcoming meetings. 

Committee of the Whole at 11:00 am in Council Chambers

Council will review reports on the following matters:

• Rezoning at 12209, 12219, 12231, 12241, and 12251 222 Street and 22190 123 Avenue to permit the future construction of two six-storey apartment buildings with a total of 152 units.
• Rezoning at 22306 122 Avenue to permit the future construction of a fourplex.
• Rezoning at 11619, 11631 and 11639 Adair Street to permit the construction of three triplexes on three separate lots.
• Zoning Bylaw Housekeeping Amendments
• Rezoning at 24070 128 Avenue and 24195 Fern Crescent to facilitate development of 48 townhouse units.
• Development Permit & Development Variance Permit for 22313, 22315 and 22321 Selkirk Avenue.
• Film Policy and Fee Update

Public Hearing at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers

Council will hear public input on the following items: 

• Temporary Use Permit at 12035 222 Street

The full resolutions and reports can be found in the agenda at www.mapleridge.ca/640

November 28

Here’s some agenda highlights of Council’s upcoming meetings. Please note the time change for the Workshop meeting.

Workshop at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers

Council will review a report on the Agricultural Land Reserve Exclusion Application Process Policy.

Council Meeting at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers

Council has the following items on their agenda:

Delegations:

· Operation Red Nose

· Off Street Bylaw

Rezoning Applications for Third Reading:

· 12040 248 Street to allow the construction of four commercial ground units and a second floor residential unit.

· 20535 123 Avenue to permit subdivision into two single family lots.

· 23682 Dewdney Trunk Road to rezone the property to permit two single family lots and construction of 16 townhouse units on a third lot to the south.

· 13287 232 Street to permit future subdivision of two single family lots.

· 22534, 22548 and 22556 Royal Crescent to permit the future construction of a six-storey rental apartment to provide 98 dwelling units for low to moderate income seniors.

Other items:

· Adoption of the Delegation of Development Agreement Authority Bylaw

· First Second & Third Reading of the Maple Ridge Maple Ridge Subdivision & Development Servicing Bylaw to increase the affordability of construction, incentivize the construction of detached suites and reduce permit application timelines.

· Granting Development Variance Permit at 21429 121 Avenue.

· Adoption of a Rezoning Application at 24138 Lougheed Highway. The full resolutions and reports can be found in the agenda at www.mapleridge.ca/640

November 21

Here’s some agenda highlights of Council’s upcoming meetings.

Committee of the Whole at 11:00 am in Council Chambers

Council has the following matters on their agenda:

· Development Variance Permit at 21429 121 Avenue.

· Update of the Maple Ridge Subdivision & Development Servicing Bylaw to increase the affordability of construction, incentivize the construction of detached suites and reduce permit application timelines

Public Hearing at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers

Council will hear public feedback on the rezoning applications:

· 20535 123 Avenue to permit subdivision into two single family lots.

· 23682 Dewdney Trunk Road to rezone the property to permit two single family lots.

· 13287 232 Street to permit future subdivision of two single family lots.

· 22534, 22548 and 22556 Royal Crescent to permit the future construction of a six-storey rental apartment to provide 98 dwelling units for low to moderate income seniors. The full resolutions and reports can be found in the agenda at www.mapleridge.ca/640

November 14

Here’s some agenda highlights of Council’s upcoming meeting.

Council Meeting 7:00 pm in Council Chambers

Council has the following matters on their agenda:

• Delegation from the ACT Arts Centre Executive Director - Curtis Pendleton.
• Adoption of a Driveway Access License Agreement at 9878 285 Street.
• Adoption of the Consolidated Fess & Charges Amending Bylaw for recreation service fees.
• Adoption of the updated Intermunicipal Business Licence Bylaw.
• Moving a temporary use permit for a property at 12035 222 Street forward to Public Hearing.
• First Reading for a rezoning application for 11957 and 11965 York Street and 11970 220 Street to permit future construction of a six-storey apartment building with 119 dwelling units.
• Extending the Development Permit and Development Variance Permit for 23532 Larch Avenue.
• First, Second and Third Reading for the Delegation of Development Agreement Authority Bylaw. 

The full resolutions and reports can be found in the agenda at www.mapleridge.ca/640

November 7

Here’s some agenda highlights of Council’s upcoming meeting.

Committee of the Whole 11:00 am in Council Chambers

Council will hear reports and recommendations on the following matters:

· Bylaw updates to update the Public Hearing process which includes modifying criteria for waiving a Public Hearing, increased notification radius, and amendments to the Council Procedures to strengthen the public feedback process.

· A temporary use permit for a property at 12035 222 Street

· Rezoning application for 11957 and 11965 York Street and 11970 220 Street to permit future construction of a six-storey apartment building with 119 dwelling units.

· Development Permit and Development Variance Permit for 23532 Larch Avenue.

· Delegation of Development Agreement Authority Bylaw.

· Updates to the Council Code of Conduct, Proposed Amendments to the Council Remuneration Bylaw and Creation of Solemn Oath of Office. The full resolutions and reports can be found in the agenda at www.mapleridge.ca/640

October 24

Here’s some agenda highlights of Council’s upcoming meetings.

Council Workshop 11:00 am in Council Chambers

Council will hear reports and recommendations on the following matters: 

• A comprehensive update of the City of Maple Ridge Heritage Plan to guide the community for the next decade.
• North East Albion Land Use & Servicing Review scoping report.
• Further discussion on the Public Hearing Waiver Procedures Bylaw recommendations.
• Seasonal Curbside Patio Program and Guidelines recommendations.
• Community Emergency Preparedness Fund, Maple Ridge Climate-Related Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment funding application.

Special Council Meeting 2:00 pm in Council Chambers

Council will reconsider a Remedial Action Order for 13473 224 Street.

Council Meeting 7:00 pm in Council Chambers

Council’s agenda includes:

• Delegation from the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society.

The following items are coming forward from the October 17 Public Hearing:

• Allowing larger detached garden Suites on residential lots.
• Rezoning Application for 11926, 11936, 11946, 11956 236 Street and 23638 Dewdney Trunk Road to allow subdivision and construction of a townhouse development with 52 units.
• Rezoning Application for 21511 and 21521 Exeter Avenue.
• Rezoning Application for 22582, 22588, 22596, 22606 and 22610 121 Avenue to permit the future construction of a five-storey apartment building with 87 units.
• Rezoning Application for 20000 Stewart Crescent to facilitate the redevelopment of the site for expansion of the E-One Moli Energy facility

Council will consider the following items:

• 2024 – 2027 Permissive Tax Exemptions.
• Rezoning Application for 20278 and 20292 Patterson Avenue.
• The Consolidated Fees & Charges Amending Bylaw – Recreation Services Fees.
• Intermunicipal Business Licence and Intermunicipal Business License Agreement Bylaws to remove Merritt as a participating municipality.
• Consideration of the Off-Street Parking and Loading Bylaw requiring owners and occupiers of land to provide off-street parking, bicycle and loading spaces.
• Rezoning Application for 13287 232 Street.
• Rezoning application for 20535 123 Avenue.
• Rezoning Application for 23682 Dewdney Trunk Road to create two residential lots and a third lot to allow for the development of 16 townhouse units.
• Rezoning Application for 22534,22548, and 22556 Royal Crescent to permit the future construction of a six-storey rental apartment building for seniors.
• Development Permit and Variance Permit for 20278 and 20292 Patterson Avenue for the construction of an 88 unit, four-storey apartment building.
• The Consolidated Fees & Charges Amending Bylaw – Recreation Services Fees.
• Intermunicipal Business Licence and Intermunicipal Business License Agreement Bylaws to remove Merritt as a participating municipality.

 The full resolutions and reports can be found in the agenda at www.mapleridge.ca/640

October 17

Here’s some agenda highlights of Council’s upcoming meetings.

Committee of the Whole 11:00 am in Council Chambers

Council will hear reports and recommendations on the following matters that will move forward to the October 24 Council meeting: 

• Consideration of the Off-Street Parking and Loading Bylaw requiring owners and occupiers of land to provide off-street parking, bicycle and loading spaces.
• Rezoning Application for a property located at 13287 232 Street.
• Rezoning application for a property located at 20535 123 Avenue.
• Rezoning Application for a property located at 23682 Dewdney Trunk Road to create two residential lots and a third lot to allow for the development of 16 townhouse units.
• Rezoning Application of properties located at 22534,22548, and 22556 Royal Crescent to permit the future construction of a six-storey rental apartment building for seniors.
• Development Permit and Variance Permit for properties located at 20278 and 20292 Patterson Avenue for the construction of an 88 unit, four-storey apartment building.

Council will also review recommendations for:

• The Consolidated Fees & Charges Amending Bylaw – Recreation Services Fees.
• Intermunicipal Business Licence and Intermunicipal Business License Agreement Bylaws to remove Merritt as a participating municipality.

Public Hearing &:00 pm in Council Chambers

Council will hear from the public on the following matters:

• Allowing larger detached garden Suites on residential lots.
• Rezoning Application for properties located at 11926, 11936, 11946, 11956 236 Street and 23638 Dewdney Trunk Road to allow subdivision and construction of a townhouse development with 52 units.
• Rezoning Application for properties located at 22582, 22588, 22596, 22606 and 22610 121 Avenue to permit the future construction of a five-storey apartment building with 87 units.
• Rezoning Application for a property located at 20000 Stewart Crescent to facilitate the redevelopment of the site for expansion of the E-One Moli Energy facility

 The full resolutions and reports can be found in the agenda at www.mapleridge.ca/640

October 10

Here’s what’s on the Agenda for Council this week.

Workshop 11:00 am in Council Chambers

Council will be provided with a briefing on the Strategic Plan Implementation Framework and will be asked to provide feedback and approval as part of the City’s financial and work plan development.

Council Meeting 7:00 pm in Council Chambers

Delegation

• CEED Centre Society

Bylaws

Council will consider the following agenda items:

• Third Reading for the 2024 – 2027 Permissive Tax Exemptions.
• Adoption of the Heritage Tax Exemption for a property located at 21695 River Road.
• Adoption of the Heritage Designation and Tax Exemption for a property located at 23575 124 Avenue.
• Adoption of the Delegation Bylaw for Minor Development Variance Permits.
• Adoption of the Maple Ridge Freedom of Information & Protection Privacy Bylaw.

Committee Reports & Recommendations

The following items are coming forward from the October 3 Committee of the Whole Meeting:

• That first, second and third reading be considered for the Public Hearing Bylaw Procedures Bylaw that outlines the criteria for waiving a public hearing
• Rezoning application for a property located at 12040 248 Street.
• Change of hours for the Ridge Brewing Company.
• Street, Driveway Access License Agreement Bylaw for a property located at 9878 285 Street.

The full resolution can be found in the agenda at www.mapleridge.ca/640

October 3

Here’s some agenda highlights of Council’s upcoming meetings.

Committee of the Whole 11:00 am in Council Chambers

Council will hear recommendations that the following matters move forward to the October 10 Meeting:

· That first, second and third reading be considered for the Public Hearing Bylaw Procedures Bylaw that outlines the criteria for waiving a public hearing

· Rezoning application for a property located at 12040 248 Street.

· Change of hours for the Ridge Brewing Company.

· Street, Driveway Access License Agreement Bylaw for a property located at 9878 285 Street.

Special Council Meeting 1:00 pm in Council Chambers

Council will discuss a resolution related to the Maple Ridge Moves program, specifically to seek Provincial and Federal funding for two new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lines to connect Maple Ridge to the Coquitlam and Langley transit hubs. The full resolution can be found in the agenda at www.mapleridge.ca/640

September 26

Here’s the highlights from the upcoming meetings on Tuesday, September 5.

Workshop Meeting 11:00 am in Council Chambers

Council will review proposed amendments to the City’s tenant relocation assistance and manufactured home park redevelopment tenant assistance policies.

Corporate Services

Council will review a recommendation to give first, second and third reading to a motion to provide an extension of tax sale to give the property owner additional time to redeem their property from tax sale.

Council Meeting 7:00 pm in Council Chambers

Bylaws

Council will vote on the following bylaws:

· 21695 River Road to propose a ten-year tax exemption for the municipal portion of the property tax as this is a heritage property.

· 23575 124 Avenue to propose a ten-year tax exemption for the municipal portion of the property tax as this is a heritage property.

· 25443 Bosonworth Avenue to permit a future subdivision of two lots with the existing residence remaining.

· 20234 Lorne Avenue to permit construction of a courtyard residential, consisting of a single detached residence and two-unit residence.

· 22108, 22119, 22126, 22154 and 22164 Lougheed Highway to permit the future development of a six-storey, 224-unit, apartment building.

· Delegation for minor development variance permits.

· Extension of Tax Sale Redemption Period.

· Rezoning application for a property located at 21429 121 Street.

Committee Reports & Recommendations

Council will consider the following matters coming forward from the September 12 Committee of the Whole:

· 22582,22588, 22596, 22606, and 22610 121 Avenue be rezoned to permit future construction of a five-storey apartment building with 87 market strata dwelling units.

· 20000 Stewart Crescent be rezoned to permit the redevelopment of the existing E-One Moli Energy facility to increase the manufacturing capacity of lithium-ion batteries on the subject site.

· Variance permit for a property located at 28304 96 Avenue to reduce the western interior side lot setback

· Endorse, in principle, the Strategic Transportation Plan.

· Permissive Tax Exemptions for 2024 to 2027 be given first, second and third reading.

· First, second and third reading of the Maple Ridge Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Bylaw no. 7959-2023.

· Adoption of Policy Governance Framework, Policy No. 3.09, establishing a new guiding framework to ensure that policies are created with a corporate lens to meet strategic goals and implement policies in a consistent manner within the organization.

Council will also consider the release of a secondary suite covenant for a property located at 20425 Hampton Street.

The full agendas and reports, as well as links to the live stream and meeting recordings can be found online at www.mapleridge.ca/640.

September 12

Here’s some agenda highlights of Council’s upcoming meetings.

Committee of the Whole 11:00 am in Council Chambers

Council will hear recommendations that the following rezoning applications be given second reading and forwarded to Public Hearing:

• 22582,22588, 22596, 22606, and 22610 121 Avenue be rezoned to permit future construction of a five-storey apartment building with 87 market strata dwelling units.
• 20000 Stewart Crescent be rezoned to permit the redevelopment of the existing E-One Moli Energy facility to increase the manufacturing capacity of lithium-ion batteries on the subject site.

Council will consider the following recommendations:

• Grant a variance permit for a property located at 28304 96 Avenue to reduce the western interior side lot setback.
• Endorse, in principle, the Strategic Transportation Plan.
• Permissive Tax Exemptions for 2024 to 2027 be given first, second and third reading.
• First, second and third reading of the Maple Ridge Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Bylaw no. 7959-2023.
• Adoption of Policy Governance Framework, Policy No. 3.09, establishing a new guiding framework to ensure that policies are created with a corporate lens to meet strategic goals and implement policies in a consistent manner within the organization.

Public Hearing 7:00 pm in Council Chambers

Council will hear public input on the following rezoning applications:

• 21695 River Road to propose a ten-year tax exemption for the municipal portion of the property tax as this is a heritage property.
• 23575 124 Avenue to propose a ten-year tax exemption for the municipal portion of the property tax as this is a heritage property.
• 25443 Bosonworth Avenue to permit a future subdivision of two lots with the existing residence remaining.
• 20234 Lorne Avenue to permit construction of a courtyard residential, consisting of a single detached residence and two-unit residence.
• 22108, 22119, 22126, 22154 and 22164 Lougheed Highway to permit the future development of a six-storey, 224-unit, apartment building.

View the meeting, agenda and reports at www.mapleridge.ca/640

September 5

Council has returned from their August break. Here’s the highlights from the upcoming meetings on Tuesday, September 5.

Committee of the Whole 11:00 am in Council Chambers

Planning & Development Services

Council will review the following recommendations:

•  Grant first and second reading of the Delegation Bylaw to allow the issuance of minor development permit variances to the Director of Planning. 
• Give first and second reading to a rezoning Bylaw allowing larger detached garden suites be and forward to Public Hearing.
• Forward a non-adhering residential use in the Agricultural land reserve for a property located at 22761 132 Avenue to the Agricultural Land Commission for review and consideration.
• Give first reading to the following rezoning applications:
  1. 12129 Edge Street to permit the construction of a six-storey rental apartment building.
  2. 12035 Glenhurst Street to permit future subdivision into two lots.
  3. 13285 Balsam Street to permit the construction of a townhouse with 42 market strata units.
  4. 114926, 11936, 11946, 11956 236 Street and 23638 Dewdney Trunk Road to permit future subdivision of three residential lots and the future construction of a townhouse development with 52 market strata units.
  5. 21511 and 21521 Exeter Avenue to permit the subdivision of two lots into three lots.
• Variance permit for a property located at 20451 Hampton Street to increase the maximum building height for the principal building.
• Variance permit for a property located at 20438 Hampton Street to increase the maximum building height for the principal building.

Corporate Services

Council will review a recommendation to give first, second and third reading to a motion to provide an extension of tax sale to provide the property owner additional time to redeem their property from tax sale.

Council Meeting 7:00 pm in Council Chambers

Bylaws

Council will vote on the following recommendations:

• Adoption of the OCP Amendment and rezoning application for properties located at 10470 245B Street and 24589 104 Avenue.
• Adoption of the rezoning application for a property located at 25597 130 Avenue.
• Grant first and second reading of the Delegation Bylaw to allow the issuance of minor development permit variances to the Director of Planning. 
• Give first and second reading to a rezoning Bylaw allowing larger detached garden suites be and forward to Public Hearing.
• Forward a non-adhering residential use in the Agricultural land reserve for a property located at 22761 132 Avenue to the Agricultural Land Commission for review and consideration.
• Give first reading to the following rezoning applications:
  1. 12129 Edge Street to permit the construction of a six-storey rental apartment building.
  2. 12035 Glenhurst Street to permit future subdivision into two lots.
  3. 13285 Balsam Street to permit the construction of a townhouse with 42 market strata units.
  4. 114926, 11936, 11946, 11956 236 Street and 23638 Dewdney Trunk Road to permit future subdivision of three residential lots and the future construction of a townhouse development with 52 market strata units.
  5. 21511 and 21521 Exeter Avenue to permit the subdivision of two lots into three lots.
• Variance permit for a property located at 20451 Hampton Street to increase the maximum building height for the principal building.
• Variance permit for a property located at 20438 Hampton Street to increase the maximum building height for the principal building.
• Grant first, second and third reading to a motion to provide an extension of tax sale to provide the property owner additional time to redeem their property from tax sale.

The full agendas and reports, as well as links to the live stream and meeting recordings can be found online at www.mapleridge.ca/640.

 July 25

Council Workshop 11:00 am Council Chambers

Council will hear presentations and provide feedback on the following agenda items:

• Proposed approaches for the new Off-Street Parking Bylaw.
• Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation Housing Accelerator Fund Application.

Council Meeting 7:00 pm Council Chambers

Delegation

Maple Ridge Rent Bank operated by the Lower Mainland Purpose Society for Youth & Families.

Bylaws

Council will consider the following agenda items from the July 18 Public Hearing:

• Third Reading and Adoption of a Rezoning for a property located at 28304 96 Avenue to change the existing building use from a place of worship to a single-family dwelling.
• Third Reading of a Rezoning Application for a property located at 24487 112 Avenue to allow the subdivision of the southern portion of the site to 24 lots.
• Third Reading of a Rezoning Application for a property located at 12478 223 Street to permit subdivision into two lots.
• Third Reading of a Rezoning Application for a property located at 12392 Gray Street to permit subdivision into two lots.
• Third Reading of a Rezoning Application for properties located at 11070 Lockwood Street, 24984, 25024 and 25038 112 Avenue to permit development of 37 single family lots and 102 townhouse units.

Committee Reports & Recommendations

Council will consider recommendations that Soil Deposit Permit Applications for the following addresses be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) for review:

• 11742 260 Street. 
• 27102 106 Avenue Rezoning 

Council will consider Rezoning Applications at the following properties: 

• 26635 Dewdney Trunk Road to permit subdivision of three lots and park conservation be given First Reading. 
• 22527 Royal Crescent to match the Zoning of the adjacent properties at 22535 Royal Crescent to permit the construction of a six-storey apartment building with 94 units be given First Reading.
• 20235, 20247 and 20265 Patterson Avenue to permit the construction of 28 townhouse units be given First Reading.
• 11822 Glenhurst Street to permit the construction of a duplex be given First Reading.
• 20234 Lorne Avenue to permit construction of a courtyard residential, consisting of a single detached residence and two-unit residence, be given Second Reading and forwarded to Public Hearing.
• 22108, 22119, 22126, 22154 and 22164 Lougheed Highway to permit the future development of a six-storey, 224-unit, apartment building be given second reading and forwarded to Public Hearing.
• A Development Permit and Development Variance Permit be granted for properties located at 12026 Dunbar Street and 22137 Dewdney Trunk Road for the construction of a six-storey mixed use residential and commercial building.
• Requests to provide a sanitary sewer connection at the following locations: 
  1. 14500 Silver Valley Road outside the Urban Containment Boundary.
• 21908 128 Avenue outside the Urban Containment Boundary.

Council will consider the following agenda items:

• Award of Contract for the Hammond Multi-Use path be approved.
• Approval of the 2023 Fire Protection Master Plan and development of the implementation plan for Council.
• Adoption of Maple Ridge Development Procedures Amending Bylaw no. 7931-2023 and approval of the amended Development Information Meeting Policy 6.20.
• 2023 Council Meeting Calendar Update
• Remedial Action Order against the landowner of 13473 224 Street
• Endorsement of a grant application from the 2023 UBCM Poverty Reduction & Action Grant Steam 2 for $50,000 to support the ‘Community Garden(s) from Soil to Table & More’ program.

View the meeting, agenda and reports at www.mapleridge.ca/640

July 18

Committee of the Whole:  Council Chambers at 11:00 am 

Council will hear presentations on the following agenda items:

A Soil Deposit Permit Application for be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) for review for following properties:

• 11742 260 Street. 
• 27102 106 Avenue Rezoning 

Rezoning Applications for following properties: 

• 26635 Dewdney Trunk Road to permit subdivision of three lots and Park Conservation be given First Reading. 22527 Royal Crescent to match the Zoning of the adjacent properties at 
• 22535 Royal Crescent to permit the construction of a six-storey apartment building with 94 unit be given First Reading.
• 20235, 20247 and 20265 Patterson Avenue to permit the construction of 28 townhouse units be given First Reading.
• 11822 Glenhurst Street to permit the construction of a duplex be given First Reading.
• 20234 Lorne Avenue to permit construction of a courtyard residential, consisting of a single detached residence and two-unit residence, be given Second Reading and forwarded to Public Hearing.
• 22108, 22119, 22126, 22154 and 22164 Lougheed Highway to permit the future development of a six-storey, 224-unit, apartment building be given second reading and forwarded to Public Hearing.
• A Development Permit and Development Variance Permit be granted for properties located at 12026 Dunbar Street and 22137 Dewdney Trunk Road for the construction of a six-storey mixed use residential and commercial building.

Request to provide a sanitary sewer connection for the following  properties: 

• 14500 Silver Valley Road outside the Urban Containment Boundary.
• 21908 128 Avenue outside the Urban Containment Boundary.

Award of Contract for the Hammond Multi-Use path be approved.

Public Hearing: Council Chambers at 7:00 pm

Council will hear public feedback on the rezoning applications for the following properties:

• 28304 96 Avenue to allow the change of use from a place of worship to a single-family dwelling.
• 22487 112 Avenue to allow the subdivision of the southern portion od the site to 24 lots.
• 12478 223 Street to permit subdivision into two lots.
• 12392 Gray Street to permit subdivision into two lots.
• 11070 Lockwood Street, 24984, 25024 and 25038 112 Avenue to permit development of 37 single family lots and 102 townhouse units.

View the meeting, agenda and reports at www.mapleridge.ca/640.

July 11

Workshop Meeting:  Council Chambers at 11:00 am 

Council will hear presentations on the following agenda items:

• Strategic Transportation Plan Update.
• Recommendation to allow larger Detached Garden Suites on Residential Lots.
• Financial Plan Amendment to allow contributions for the Building Safer Communities Funding – Safer Maple Ridge program.

Council Meeting: Council Chambers at 7:00 pm

Council will consider the following agenda items:

Bylaws

• Recommendation that Rezoning Application for a property at 20690 Lougheed Highway be adopted
• Recommendation for the adoption of a Rezoning Application, Housing Agreement & Off-Street parking Loading Amendment for a property located at 21783 Lougheed Highway.

Committee Reports & Recommendation

• First Reading of Rezoning Application for a property located at 12336 Laity Street to permit subdivision into two lots.
• First Reading of a Rezoning Application for a property located at 21308 123 Avenue to permit subdivision into two lots.
• First Reading of a Rezoning Application for a property located at 21378 River Road to permit the construction of a triplex.
• Second Reading of a Rezoning Application for a property located at 25443 Bosonworth Avenue to permit the subdivision into two lots and that the application be forwarded to Public Hearing.
• First & Second Reading of a Heritage Tax Exemption, granted for a period of ten years, for a property located at 21695 River Road, and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
• First & Second Reading of a Heritage Designation & Tax Exemption, granted for a period of ten years, for a property located at 23575 124 Avenue, and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
• Granting of a Development Permit for a property located at 21783 Lougheed Highway to permit the construction of a six-storey multi-use building with 121 rental dwelling units and commercial space.
• Granting of a Development Permit & Development Variance permit for properties located at 22057 and 22083 Lougheed Highway to permit the construction of a six-storey apartment building with 106 units.
• Granting of a Development Variance Permit & Commercial Development Permit for a property located at 20690 Lougheed Highway to permit the construction of a two-story commercial building.
• Granting of a Development Variance Permit for a property located at 20426 Hampton Street to vary the maximum building height.

View the meeting, agenda and reports at www.mapleridge.ca/640.

July 4

Committee of the Whole 11:00 am Council Chambers

Delegation:

• More Than a Roof Housing Society

Planning & Development Services

Council will hear presentations on the following files. Final consideration will be given at a future Council meeting:

• First Reading of Rezoning Application for a property located at 12336 Laity Street to permit subdivision into two lots.
• First Reading of a Rezoning Application for a property located at 21308 123 Avenue to permit subdivision into two lots.
• First Reading of a Rezoning Application for a property located at 21378 River Road to permit the construction of a triplex.
• Second Reading of a Rezoning Application for a property located at 25443 Bosonworth Avenue to permit the subdivision into two lots and that the application be forwarded to Public Hearing.
• First & Second Reading of a Heritage Tax Exemption, granted for a period of ten years, for a property located at 21695 River Road, and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
• First & Second Reading of a Heritage Designation & Tax Exemption, granted for a period of ten years, for a property located at 23575 124 Avenue, and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
• Granting of a Development Permit for a property located at 21783 Lougheed Highway to permit the construction of a six-storey multi-use building with 121 rental dwelling units and commercial space.
• Granting of a Development Permit & Development Variance permit for properties located at 22057 and 22083 Lougheed Highway to permit the construction of a six-storey apartment building with 106 units.
• Granting of a Development Variance Permit & Commercial Development Permit for a property located at 20690 Lougheed Highway to permit the construction of a two-story commercial building.
• Granting of a Development Variance Permit for a property located at 20426 Hamilton Street to vary the maximum building height.

View the meeting, agenda and reports at www.mapleridge.ca/640.

June 27

Council Workshop Council Chambers 11:00 am 

Delegation:

• Steve Ranta - Public Question period Policy.

Council will consider Third Reading of following items from the June 20 Public Hearing:

• Rezoning of a property at 12080 228 Street to permit a future subdivision of three lots and a rear access lane.
• Rezoning of a property located at 12414 216 Street to permit a future subdivision of two lots.
• Rezoning of a property located at 12390 216 Street to permit a future subdivision of two lots.
• Rezoning of properties located at 12211 and 12229 228 Street to allow for the future construction of a 17-unit townhouse development.
• Application to permit secondary suites and detached garden suites on the same lot in the Agricultural Land Reserve.

Council will consider the following items from the June 20 Committee of the Whole Meeting:

• Rezoning Application for a property located at 11610 Adair Street to permit the future construction of a triplex be given First Reading.
• Official Community Plan Amendment to support a Rezoning Application for a property located at 24487 112 Avenue to permit the future subdivision of a portion of the site to 24 lots be given Second Reading and forwarded to Public Hearing.
• Official Community Plan Amendment to support a Rezoning Application for properties located at 11070 Lockwood Street, 24984, 25024, and 25038 112 Avenue to permit the future construction of approximately 37 single-family lots and a 102-unit townhouse development be given Second Reading and forwarded to Public Hearing.
• Rezoning Application for a property located at 12478 223 Street to permit a future subdivision of two lots be given Second Reading and forwarded to Public Hearing.
• Rezoning Application for a property located at 12392 Gray Street to permit a future subdivision of two lots be given Second Reading and forwarded to Public Hearing.
• Award of Contract for a Dewdney Trunk Road Storm Sewer Upgrade and 225 Street & Royal Crescent Sanitary Sewer Upgrade.
• Award of Contract for Tamarack lane Sanitary Lift Station Replacement.
• Maple Ridge Historical Society Lease and Operating Agreements.
• Approval of the 2022 Annual Report & 2022 Statement of Financial Information.

Council will consider the following items:

• First, Second and Third Reading of the Housing Agreement for a property located at 21783 Lougheed Highway.
• Development Application Review Process (Submission of A Complete Application Prior to First Reading) Bylaw be brought forward based on recommendations from the June 13 Workshop.
• Rezoning Application for properties located at 22057 and 22083 Lougheed highway be Adopted.
• Rezoning Ap-plication for properties located at 12026 Dunbar Street and 22137 Dewdney Trunk Road be Adopted.
• Temporary Use permit at 24548 Lougheed Highway and an unidentified lot to permit a temporary office and outdoor storage over a portion of the subject site be granted for a period of up to three years.
• Building Safer Communities Fund Contribution Agreement endorsement.
• Maple Ridge Community Foundation Donation to Fire Victims donation be endorsed.

View the meeting, agenda and reports at www.mapleridge.ca/640.

June 20

Committee of the Whole 11:00 am Council Chambers

Council will hear presentations on the following items:

• Rezoning Application for a property located at 11610 Adair Street to permit the future construction of a triplex be given First Reading.
• Official Community Plan Amendment to support a Rezoning Application for a property located at 24487 112 Avenue to permit the future subdivision of a portion of the site to 24 lots be given Second Reading and forwarded to Public Hearing.
• Official Community Plan Amendment to support a Rezoning Application for a properties located at 11070 Lockwood Street, 24984, 25024, and 25038 112 Avenue to permit the future construction of approximately 37 single-family lots and a 102-unit townhouse development be given Second Reading and forwarded to Public Hearing.
• Rezoning Application for a property located at 12478 223 Street to permit a future subdivision of two lots be given Second Reading and forwarded to Public Hearing.
• Rezoning Application for a property located at 12392 Gray Street to permit a future subdivision of two lots be given Second Reading and forwarded to Public Hearing.
• Award of Contract for a Dewdney Trunk Road Storm Sewer Upgrade and 225 Street & Royal Crescent Sanitary Sewer Upgrade.
• Award of Contract for Tamarack lane Sanitary Lift Station Replacement.
• Maple Ridge Historical Society Lease and Operating Agreements.
• Approval of the 2022 Annual Report & 2022 Statement of Financial Information.

The final consideration on these items will occur at the June 27 Council Meeting.

Public Hearing 7:00 pm Council Chambers

Council will hear public feedback on the following items:

Application to permit secondary suites and detached garden suites on the same lot in the Agricultural Land Reserve.

Temporary Use permit at 24548 Lougheed Highway and an unidentified lot to permit a temporary office and outdoor storage over a portion of the subject site for a period of up to three years.

Rezoning of a property at 12080 228 Street to permit a future subdivision of three lots and a rear access lane.

Rezoning of a property located at 12414 216 Street to permit a future subdivision of two lots.

Rezoning of a property located at 12390 216 Street to permit a future subdivision of two lots.

Rezoning of properties located at 12211 and 12229 228 Street to allow for the future construction of a 17-unit townhouse development.

View the meeting, agenda and reports at www.mapleridge.ca/640.

June 13

WORKSHOP 11:00 am in Council Chambers

Council will hear presentations on the following agenda items:

• Fire Protection Master Plan Presentation
• UBCM Extreme Temperature Risk Mapping, Assessment & Planning Program
• Development Application Review Process
• Revision to Single-Family Frontage Requirements for Building Permit Applications
• UBCM Grant Program: Complete Communities 

COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 pm in Council Chambers

Delegation

• UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest

Bylaws

• Council will consider adoption of a Zoning Amendment for a property located at 21745 River Road to permit the future construction of two lots.

Committee Reports & Recommendations

Council will consider the following items:

• Recommendation that a Non-Adhering Residential Use Application for a property in the Agricultural Land Reserve located at 27098 108 Avenue be sent to the Agricultural Land Commission.
• Rezoning Application for a property located at 28304 96 Avenue to allow the change of use for the existing building from a church to a single-family dwelling be considered for First and Second reading and forwarded to Public Hearing.
• Rezoning Application for a property located at 20786 River road to permit the future construction of six dwellings forming a courtyard housing complex be forwarded to Public Hearing.
• Development Variance permit for a property located at 21745 River Road to reduce the minimum lot width be considered.
• Recommendation that the award of the contract for Phase 2 of the 2023 Pavement Rehabilitation Program be approved.

View the meeting, agenda and reports at www.mapleridge.ca/640.

June 6

Delegation

• Canadian Mental Health Association

Planning & Development Services

• Recommendation that a Non-Adhering Residential Use Application for a property in the Agricultural Land Reserve located at 27098 108 Avenue be sent to the Agricultural Land Commission.
• Rezoning Application for a property located at 28304 96 Avenue to allow the change of use for the existing building from a church to a single-family dwelling be considered for First and Second reading and forwarded to Public Hearing.
• Rezoning Application for a property located at 20786 River road to permit the future construction of six dwellings forming a courtyard housing complex be forwarded to Public Hearing.
• Development Variance permit for a property located at 21745 River Road to reduce the minimum lot width be considered.

Engineering Services

• Recommendation that the award of the contract for Phase 2 of the 2023 Pavement Rehabilitation Program be approved.

View the meeting, agenda and reports at www.mapleridge.ca/640.

May 23

Council Workshop cancelled.

Bylaws

Council will consider third reading of a bylaw for rezoning 11410 207 Street to permit the development of a fourplex.

Committee Reports & Recommendations

Council will consider First Reading for a rezoning application 22238 124 Avenue to permit the construction of a townhouse development with 26 strata dwelling units.

Council will vote on the award of contract for the 20923 Pavement Rehabilitation Program, Phase 1, to Jack Cewe Construction Ltd.

View the meeting, agenda and reports at www.mapleridge.ca/640.

May 16

Council’s Tuesday meetings will be held in Council Chambers. Her are the agenda highlights for each meeting:

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 11:00 AM

Delegation:

• Friends in Need Food Bank

Planning & Development Services

Council will receive on an application for a property at 22238 124 Avenue to rezone from single detached residential to medium density townhouse and apartment residential to permit future construction of a townhouse with 26 strata dwelling units.

Engineering Services

Council will receive a recommendation to award a contract for the 2023 Pavement rehabilitation program, Phase One to Jack Cewe Construction Ltd.

PUBLIC HEARING 7:00 PM

Council will hear pubic feedback on the following applications:

• Rezoning of properties located at 12211 and 12229 228 Street to permit the future construction of a 17-unit townhouse development.
• Rezoning of a property located at 11410 207 Street to allow the future construction of a fourplex.

You can find the full meeting agenda and reports, as well as the link for the meeting livestream online at www.mapleridge.ca/640.

May 9

WORKSHOP

The May 9 Workshop Meeting has been cancelled.

COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS

Delegation

• Maple Ridge Rent Bank operated by the Lower Mainland Purpose Society

For Adoption

Council will consider final reading and adoption of the following matters:

• 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw.
• 2023-2027 Tax Rate Bylaw.
• Albion and Maple Ridge Road 13 Dyking Districts 2023 Tax Rate Bylaws.
• Inter Municipal TNS Business Licence Bylaw.
• Inter Municipal TNS Business Licence Agreement Bylaw 

Committee Reports & Recommendations

Council will consider the following applications:

• First & Second Reading of a Zone Amending Bylaw to permit Secondary Suites & Detached Garden Suites on the same lot in the Agricultural land Reserve. 
• Temporary Use Permit application for a portion of 24548 Lougheed Highway and an adjacent unaddressed lot to allow a temporary office and outdoor storage. 

Zone Amendments for the following applications: 

• 12625 McNutt Road to permit subdivision into two single family residential lots. 
• 12080 228 Street to permit subdivision into three lots and a rear lane access. 
• 12414 216 Street to permit subdivision into two lots. 
• 12390 216 Street to permit subdivision into two lots.

Development Variance Permits for the following applications:

• 20523 Lorne Avenue to reduce the minimum right-of-way for the existing standard lane at the rear of the property.
• 28621 104 Avenue and 10455 287 Street to waive the Schedule A requirements adjacent to the development.

Council will consider:

• Approval of the 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements
• Adoption of the Council 2023 – 2026 Strategic Plan.
• Award of contract for the re-cabling and server room relocation project at the City’s Operation Centre.

Notice of Motion

Council will consider a Notice of Motion by Councillor Yousef:

Whereas the City of Maple Ridge recognizes the negative impact of open drug use in municipal parks and public spaces and the effects on the safety of our community, specifically family, youth, and children: Therefore, be it resolved that the City of Maple Ridge enact a prohibition of illicit drug use in all city parks and outdoor gathering places.

View the meeting and agenda  at www.mapleridge.ca/640.

May 2 

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 11:00 am

Delegations

• YMCA Metro Vancouver
• 2024 BC Summer Games Update

Planning & Development Services

• Recommendation for Second Reading of a Zone Amending Bylaw to permit Secondary Suites & Detached Garden Suites on the same lot in the Agricultural land Reserve
• Temporary Use Permit application for a portion of 24548 Lougheed Highway and an adjacent unaddressed lot to allow a temporary office and outdoor storage.
• Zone Amendment for a property at 12625 McNutt Road to permit subdivision into two single family residential lots.
• Zone Amendments for the following properties:

1. 12080 228 Street to permit subdivision into three lots and a rear lane access.
2. 12414 216 Street to permit subdivision into two lots.
3. 12390 216 Street to permit subdivision into two lots.

• Development Variance Permit for the following properties: 
  1. 20523 Lorne Avenue to reduce the minimum right-of-way for the existing standard lane at the rear of the property.
  2. 28621 104 Avenue and 10455 287 Street to waive the Schedule A requirements adjacent to the development.

Other Agenda Items

Recommendations:

• Council approve the 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements
• Council approve the Maple Ridge Historical Society Operation & Lease Agreements Renewal for the Brick Yard House & Office, St. Andrews Church and the Old Post Office for a three year term.
• Council adopt the 2023 – 2026 Council Strategic Plan.
• Award contract for the re-cabling and server room relocation project at the City’s Operation Centre.

To view the meetings or full agenda and reports ➡️ www.mapleridge.ca/640.

April 25

WORKSHOP 11:00 AM

Acknowledgement of the National Day of Mourning for workers who have lost their lives or been injured in work accidents.

Presentation:

• The Maple Ridge Historical Society will share an update on their activities.

Agenda Items:

• Development Service Function Review presentation by Allan Neilson, Principal of Neilson Strategies.
• Development Services Function Review Implementation Strategy
• Union of BC Municipalities Resolutions Process Briefing

COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM

Delegations:

• New Westminster & District Labour Council. Day of Mourning presentation.
• Ridge Meadows Cricket Association
• Brian Pusic. Road connection of 239 Street to Kanaka Way

Council will review Planning & Development application files from the April 18 Committee of the Whole:

• Rezoning of a property at 11235 243B Street to permit subdivision into three lots.
• Rezoning of two properties located at 12211 and 12229 228 Street to permit a 17-unit townhouse development.
• Rezoning of a property located at 11410 207 Street to permit a fourplex.
• Development Variance Permit to vary the rear-yard and eastern interior setbacks for a property located at 22488 129 Avenue.

Council will consider two applications forwarded from the April 18 Public Hearing:

• Third Reading of a Rezoning Application for properties located at 10420 and 10456 240 Street and 24027 104 Avenue to permit the future construction of a 64-unit townhouse complex and dedicated conservation area.
• Third Reading of a Rezoning Application for a property located at 21585 River Road to permit a four-unit courtyard residential complex.

Council will consider a recommendation to provide First, Second and Third Reading for the following agenda items:

• The 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw
• The 2023-2027 Tax Rate Bylaw
• The Albion and Maple Ridge Road 13 Dyking Districts 2023 Tax Rate Bylaws
• Inter Municipal TNS Business Licence Agreement Bylaw and Inter Municipal TNS Business Licence Bylaw 

Council will review a recommendation that Mayor Ruimy be appointed and am E-Comm Board of Director Designate for the 2023-2024 Term.

You can find the complete agendas for Tuesday’s Meetings, as well as the video link for the proceedings on the City website at mapleridge.ca/640. 

April 18

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 11:00 AM 

Planning & Development applications presentations for:

• Rezoning of a property at 11235 243B Street to permit subdivision into three lots.
• Rezoning of two properties located at 12211 and 12229 228 Street to permit   a 17-unit townhouse development.
• Rezoning of a property located at 11410 207 Street to permit  a fourplex.
• Development Variance Permit to vary the rear-yard and eastern interior setbacks for a property located at 22488 129 Avenue.

Council will review recommendations for first, second and third Readings for the following items:

• The 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw
• The 2023-2027 Tax Rate Bylaw
• The Albion and Maple Ridge Road 13 Dyking Districts 2023 Tax Rate Bylaws

Council will also receive a presentation recommending First, Second and Third Readings to repeal old Inter Municipal TNS Business License Agreement Bylaws in favour of updated versions.

PUBLIC HEARING 7:00 PM

Council will hear public input on two applications:

• Rezoning Application for properties located at 10420 and 10456 240 Street and 24027 104 Avenue to permit the future construction of a 64-unit townhouse complex and dedicated conservation area.
• Rezoning Application for a property located at 21585 River Road to permit   a four-unit courtyard residential complex.

You can find the complete agendas for Tuesday’s Meetings, as well as information on how you can attend in person or virtually, at mapleridge.ca/640. Thank you for staying informed.

April 11

COUNCIL WORKSHOP 11:00 AM Council Chambers

PRESENTATIONS 

• Coast Mental Health will provide an overview of services available in Maple Ridge.
• Curb-side patio program – Council will consider the staff recommendation to modernize and streamline the seasonal curb-side patio program with design guidelines for future discussion with Council prior to October 31, 2023.

COUNCIL MEETING 

• The April 11 Council Meeting has been cancelled. Next Regular Council meeting is April 25.

March 29

SPECIAL COUNCIL WORKSHOP 9:00 AM

Council will resume their review of the draft 2023 – 2027 Financial Plan including a review of the Capital Plan recommendations from Engineering, Engineering Operations, Parks, Recreation & Culture and the Information Technology teams. Council will review the draft Financial Plan and provide recommendations to staff that will come back for formal approval in April.

This is a daylong session scheduled to run until 4:00 pm and will be live streamed for those who are unable to attend in-person.

The full agendas and reports have been published at www.mapleridge.ca/640. You will also find link to the live streams for each of the meetings.

March 28

COUNCIL WORKSHOP 9:00 AM

Council’s Workshop will focus on a presentation on the Residential, Commercial and Industrial Demand Forecasts for Maple Ridge. 

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 11:00 AM

Council will review four rezoning applications for properties located at:

• 12128 228 Street
• 13243 Balsam Street and 23375 Fern Crescent
• 22557 Brown Avenue and 12060/12062 Edge Street
• 21668 and 21698 Lougheed Highway

Council will also review a recommendation to award a contract for a watermain replacement/upgrade on 203 Street from Lougheed Highway to Thorne Avenue.

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM

Council will consider Third Reading for two files from the March 21 Public Hearing:

• 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.

Council will consider First Reading for four rezoning applications:

• 12128 228 Street
• 13243 Balsam Street and 23375 Fern Crescent
• 22557 Brown Avenue and 12060/12062 Edge Street
• 21668 and 21698 Lougheed Highway

Council will consider the award of contact for a watermain replacement/upgrade on 203 Street from Lougheed Highway to Thorne Avenue.

Council will also consider a report recommending a week of recognition for the 2023 Kraft Hockeyville to support the bid by the Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey Association to be selected as the winning community in the national competition.

March 27

SPECIAL COUNCIL WORKSHOP 9:00 AM

Council will review the draft 2023 – 2027 Financial Plan with presentations from each of the City’s General Managers and Directors. This is a daylong session scheduled to run until 4:00 pm and will be live streamed for those who are unable to attend in-person.

March 21

PUBLIC HEARING 7:00 PM Council Chambers

Council will hear feedback from the public on two applications:

• 11980 Glenhurst Street to permit for the rezoning to allow a future two lot subdivision
• 11892, 11886 and 11902 232 Street – to allow the future construction of a 47 unit townhouse complex.

View the Council meeting, or complete agenda packages at mapleridge.ca/640.

March 7 

COMMIITTEE OF THE WHOLE 11:00 am Council Chambers

Planning & Development Services

Council will hear presentations on four rezoning applications:

• Two properties at 224 Street Brown Avenue & Fraser Street to permit the construction of a five storey apartment building.
• Two properties at 217 Street & Lougheed Highway to permit construction of 10,000 square feet of commercial space and 520 apartment dwelling units.
• A property at 215 Street and River Road to permit the construction of a four-unit courtyard dwelling.
• Three properties located at 104 Avenue at 240 Street to permit construction of a townhouse complex and conservation area.

Council will get information on three development variance permit applications:

• For two properties at 251 Street and 112 Avenue.
• For a property at 116 Avenue and Pine Street.
• For a property located at 20581 Maple Crescent

COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 pm in Council Chambers

DELEGATION - Alouette River Management Society.

Council will consider the following rezoning applications:

• Two properties at 224 Street Brown Avenue & Fraser Street to permit the construction of a five storey apartment building.
• Two properties at 217 Street & Lougheed Highway to permit construction of 10,000 square feet of commercial space and 520 apartment dwelling units.
• A property at 215 Street and River Road to permit the construction of a four-unit courtyard dwelling.
• Three properties located at 104 Avenue at 240 Street to permit construction of a townhouse complex and conservation area.

Council will consider three development variance permit applications:

• For two properties at 251 Street and 112 Avenue.
• For a property at 116 Avenue and Pine Street.
• For a property located at 20581 Maple Crescent

View the Council meeting or  full agenda packages are available at www.mapleridge.ca/640. 

February 28 

WORKSHOP 11:00 am in Council Chambers

PRESENTATIONS

1. The Parks Recreation & Culture Master Plan Final Report
2. Ridge Meadows RCMP Annual Update
3. Bill 26: Local Government Act Updates
4. Proposed Heritage Conservation Grant Pilot Program

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers

DELEGATIONS 

Updates from:

1. The Bahá’ís of Maple Ridge 
2. Maple Ridge Cricket Club.

BYLAWS 

• A rezoning application at 12313 McNutt Road 
• A rezoning application at 12121 232 Street
• 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

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Council will consider recommendations 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.

View the full agenda package and reports at www.mapleridge.ca/640.

February 21 Agenda

Council is hitting the ground running after the Family Day long weekend with two meetings on Tuesday. Here’s some highlights of the items on the agenda.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 11:00 am in Council Chambers

PRESENTATION from TreeCycle Canada 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 will report on the following applications:

• 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 unite townhouse complex.
• 9480 287 Street Development variance permit to permit the recommissioning of a service station with three commercial retail units.

PUBLIC HEARING 7:00 pm in Council Chambers

Council will hear feedback from the public on two applications:

• A rezoning application at 12313 McNutt Road 
• A rezoning application at 12121 232 Street

To view the full reports, agenda or to watch online, go to www.mapleridge.ca/640. 

February 14

COUNCIL WORKSHOP 11:00 am in Council Chambers

Council will get an update on the Yennadon Employment Lands file, including the history of the project, public consultation and the proposed next steps to designate these lands for future employment growth. Council will be briefed on the history of a tree cutting permit application.

COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 pm in Council Chambers

PRESENTATIONS & DELEGATIONS: Curtis Pendleton, Executive Director of the ACT Arts Centre will provide Council with a presentation on what’s happening at the facility. Ross Davies from the Kanaka Education & Environmental Partnership Society will provide an update on the 2022 activities of his organization. The final delegation is a visit from Kristi Maier representing the Chamber of Commerce to talk about their services, events and marketing plans for the upcoming year.

BYLAWS

COMMIITTEE REPORTS

Council will consider 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 with 128 ­units
• Development Variance Permit and Development Permit for three properties, including 22347 117 Avenue and 22349 North Avenue

Council will also consider a recommendation 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 from this meeting and video archive at www.mapleridge.ca/640. 

February 7

Here’s some agenda highlights for Council’s Tuesday February 7 Committee of the Whole meeting that will start at 11:00 am in Council Chambers. You are welcome to attend in person or view the meeting through the livestream using the link at www.mapleridge.ca/640.

DELEGATION: Kristi Lauridsen and Lisa Shepherd will be joined by students from School District No. 42 to share the story and message behind a piece of art that they have created to welcome Ukrainian refugees.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Council with review three applications:

• 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

The final item on the agenda is a report recommending Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 7906-2023 to remove the expiry date of loan authorization bylaws: Silver Valley Neighbourhood Gathering Places (7373-­2023), Whonnock Lake Canoe and Kayak Facility Improvements (7375-2017), and Ice Sheet Addition (7377-2017), be given First, Second, and Third readings.

You can see the full reports for the upcoming meeting at www.mapleridge.ca/640. Hope you are able to attend or view online while the meeting is happening or afterwards as part of the video archive.

January 31

On Tuesday council will be holding a daytime Workshop meeting and their evening Council meeting. Here are some highlights from the upcoming meeting agendas.  

WORKSHOP MEETING

Meeting starts at 11:00 am in Council Chambers

Council will receive a briefing on the independent Citizen Satisfaction Survey that was conducted in the fall of 2022. The report will provide comparisons of data collected in similar surveys in 2014 and 2020. This information is presented to provide citizen feedback and context information to assist Council as they establish their Strategic Plan for their four-year term.

COUNCIL MEETING

Meeting starts at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers

Council will welcome Rob Thiessen, who is managing the Emergency Weather Shelter in Maple Ridge for a presentation on the work they do in the community to support unsheltered citizens in extreme weather events.

Council is announcing the names of citizens who have volunteered to be members of various Council advisory committees to bring their expertise and passion to the City’s work.

Council will consider 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 will review and vote on four files brought forward from last week’s committee of the Whole Meeting as well as a modification to their Council calendar for March.

Remember, if you can’t be there in person, all of the meetings are live streamed and available for viewing as part of the City’s video archives. View the reports and get the live stream link for each of the meetings online at www.mapleridge.ca/640. 

January 24

On Tuesday council will be very busy with three meetings. Here’s some highlights from the three meeting agendas.  

WORKSHOP MEETING

Meeting starts at 9:00 am in Council Chambers

The Planning Department will bring Council up-to-date on the City’s work since the adoption of the Housing Action Plan and work that has been completed and a review of upcoming work that is part of the 2023 work plan. 

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Meeting starts at 11:00 am in Council Chambers

Council will be looking at three minor rezoning applications and a development variance permit request to increase the height of a fence east of the town centre.

PUBLIC HEARING

Meeting starts at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers

Council will be getting 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.

View the reports and get the live stream link for each of the meetings online at www.mapleridge.ca/640.

January 17, 2023

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Agenda Highlights

Council Committee Appointments to the Advisory Design Panel and the Community Heritage Commission. 

Committee Reports and Recommendations

Council will consider First Readings for the following rezoning applications from the January 10 Committee of the Whole meeting. 

• Rezone 3 residential properties on Lougheed Highway at 221 Street for a six-story apartment building with 82 units, two levels of underground parking. 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 to better utilize the property.
• Recommendation for second and third reading for the City’s Development Cost Charges (DCC) Bylaw update that will be sent to the Ministry for Inspector of Municipalities review and approval.

View the reports and get the live stream link online at www.mapleridge.ca/640. 

NOTICE: 11:00 am Council Workshop cancelled has been cancelled