Council Agenda Highlights

November 28

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

Workshop at 600 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