Council Meeting Highlights

December 12

Here’s some highlights from Council’s Tuesday meetings. 

Council Workshop 

Council heard presentations from each City department outlining their core services and achievements in 2023. The City’s annual business planning processes will continue in January as Council reviews work plan priorities related to their Strategic Plan and the current Financial Plan targets are updated. 

Regular Council Meeting 

Council received a project update that the City has awarded the contract for the Recreation Feasibility Study to HCMA Architecture and Design who bring a wealth of experience working on similar projects throughout the region.  The first phase of community engagement will begin in January with surveys, targeted engagement meetings, an open house and pop up events intended to get a wide range of feedback to shape the initial report back to Council.

Council’s approved items on the Consent Agenda including:

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

Council addressed the following items:

• Adopted 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 was granted First Reading.
  2. 11405 236 Street to permit the future construction of 18 townhouse units was granted Second Reading and will be forwarded to Public Hearing.
  3. 22306 122 Avenue to permit the future construction of a fourplex was granted Second Reading and will be forwarded to Public Hearing.
  4. 11619, 11631 and 11639 Adair Street to permit the construction of three triplexes on three separate lots was granted Second Reading and will be forwarded to Public Hearing.
  5. 24070 128 Avenue and 24195 Fern Crescent to facilitate development of 48 townhouse units was referred back to staff.
• Zoning Bylaw Housekeeping Amendments were granted Second Reading and will be forwarded to Public Hearing
• Development Permit and Development Variance Permit for 22313, 22315 and 22321 Selkirk Avenue was granted.
• Film Policy was endorsed and Fee Update was given First, Second & Third Reading.
• Sponsorship, Advertising and Naming Rights Policy was endorsed.
• Temporary Use Permit at 12035 222 Street.
• Rezoning at 13960 232 Street, 13897, 13917, 140 Silver Valley Road and 23348 141 Avenue was adopted.
• Maple Ridge Code of Conduct Bylaw, Elected Officials Oath of Office Bylaw, Maple Ridge Council Remuneration Bylaw were given First, Second and Third Readings.
• Maple Ridge 150 funding request was endorsed.
• Formation of a Subcommittee to the Corporate Governance and Human Resources Committee to make recommendations to Council on intergovernmental resolutions proposed for FCM, LMLGA and UBCM was endorsed.

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

December 5

Here’s some highlights from Council’s Tuesday meetings. 

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

Council heard reports on the following matters and moved the items forward to the December 12 Council Meeting for consideration:

• 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 11405 236 Street to permit the future construction of 18 townhouse 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.
• Sponsorship, Advertising & Naming Rights Policy.

Public Hearing at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers

Council heard public input on the following item: 

• 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 meetings this week.

Council Workshop 

Council endorsed the Agricultural Land Reserve Exclusion Application Process Policy.

Council Meeting 

Council heard delegations from:

• Operation Red Nose
• Off Street Parking Bylaw

Council dealt with the following items:

• 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 was referred back to staff.
• 13287 232 Street to permit future subdivision of two single family lots was granted Third Reading.
• 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 was granted Third Reading.
• Adopted the Delegation of Development Agreement Authority Bylaw.
• Granted First, Second and Third Reading of the Maple Ridge Maple Ridge Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw to increase the affordability of construction, incentivize the construction of detached suites and reduce permit application timelines.
• Granted a Development Variance Permit for 21429 121 Avenue.
• Adopted 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 meetings this week.

Committee of the Whole

Council moved the following items to the November 28 Council Meeting for consideration:

· 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

Council heard 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 highlights of Council’s Tuesday meeting.

Council heard a delegation from the ACT Arts Council at the beginning of the meeting.

Council then granted adoption to the following agenda items:

• Driveway Access License Agreement at 9878 285 Street.
• The Consolidated Fees & Charges Amending Bylaw for recreation service fees.
• The updated Intermunicipal Business Licence Bylaw.

Council reviewed the following items and took the following actions:

• Moved a temporary use permit for a property at 12035 222 Street forward to Public Hearing.
• Granted 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.
• Extended the Development Permit and Development Variance Permit for 23532 Larch Avenue.
• Granted First, Second and Third Reading for the Delegation of Development Agreement Authority Bylaw.

Council unanimously supported the following motion:

THAT the Mayor write a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to request that the federal government:

• Recognize the humanitarian crisis unfolding as a result of the current conflict,
• Call for an immediate ceasefire and release of all hostages, and
• Provide leadership in the flow humanitarian aid.

THAT Mayor and Council of the City of Maple Ridge condemn all acts of antisemitism, racism and Islamophobia in our country, which has risen this past month. We call on all levels of government to commit to ensuring our communities are just, safe and welcoming for all; and,

THAT MP Marc Dalton receive a copy of the letter.

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

November 7

Here’s some highlights of Council’s Committee of the Whole meeting.

Council deferred updates to 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 w until the BC Government’s legislation, relating to some of these proposed process changes, receives Royal Assent.

The following matters were moved forward to the November 14 Council meeting for consideration:

· 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 highlights from Council’s deliberations on Tuesday.

Council Workshop

Council heard reports and recommendations on the following matters:

· Public Hearing Waiver Procedures Bylaw recommendations.

After reviewing the reports and recommendations, Council endorsed:

· A comprehensive update of the City of Maple Ridge Heritage Plan to guide the community for the next decade.

· The North East Albion Land Use & Servicing Review scoping report

· Seasonal Curbside Patio Program and Guidelines recommendations.

· Community Emergency Preparedness Fund, Maple Ridge Climate-Related Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment funding application.

Special Council Meeting

Council confirmed a Remedial Action Order for 13473 224 Street.

Council Meeting

Council received a delegation from the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society.

Council voted on the following items coming forward from the October 17 Public Hearing:

· Bylaw allowing larger detached garden Suites on residential lots was adopted.

· 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 was given third reading.

· Rezoning Application for 21511 and 21521 Exeter Avenue was given third reading.

· 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 was given third reading.

· Rezoning Application for 20000 Stewart Crescent to facilitate the redevelopment of the site for expansion of the E-One Moli Energy facility was given third reading.

Council considered the following items:

· 2024 – 2027 Permissive Tax Exemptions was adopted.

· Rezoning Application for 20278 and 20292 Patterson Avenue was adopted.

· Consideration of the Off-Street Parking and Loading Bylaw requiring owners and occupiers of land to provide off-street parking, bicycle and loading spaces was given first reading.

Council granted First and Second Reading and forwarded the following matters to Public Hearing:

· Rezoning Application for 13287 232 Street.

· Rezoning Application for 22534,22548, and 22556 Royal Crescent to permit the future construction of a six-storey rental apartment building for seniors.

Council granted Second Reading and forwarded the following matters to Public Hearing:

· 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 20535 123 Avenue.

Council considered the following items:

· Development Permit and Variance Permit for 20278 and 20292 Patterson Avenue for the construction of an 88 unit, four-storey apartment building was granted.

· The Consolidated Fees & Charges Amending Bylaw – Recreation Services Fees was granted first, second and third reading.

· Intermunicipal Business Licence and Intermunicipal Business License Agreement Bylaws to remove Merritt as a participating municipality was granted first, second and third reading. The full resolutions and reports can be found in the agenda at www.mapleridge.ca/640

October 17

Here’s some highlights from Council’s Tuesday meetings.

Committee of the Whole

Council heard 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 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.

Council reviewed 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

Council heard from the public on the following matters:

· 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 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

These items will come forward at the October 24 Council Meeting for consideration. The full resolutions and reports can be found in the agenda at www.mapleridge.ca/640

October 10

Here’s some highlights of Council’s work on Tuesday, October 10.

Workshop

Council was provided with a briefing on the Strategic Plan Implementation Framework. They asked questions and provided feedback on the ‘Key Results’ and gave unanimous approval which advances the City’s financial and work plan development.

Council Meeting

Council heard from a delegation from the CEED Centre Society.

Bylaws

Council considered the following agenda items and took the following actions:

· Third Reading for the 2024 – 2027 Permissive Tax Exemptions.

· Adopted the Heritage Tax Exemption for a property located at 21695 River Road.

· Adopted the Heritage Designation and Tax Exemption for a property located at 23575 124 Avenue.

· Adopted the Delegation Bylaw for Minor Development Variance Permits.

· Adopted the Maple Ridge Freedom of Information & Protection Privacy Bylaw.

Committee Reports & Recommendations

The following items came forward from the October 3 Committee of the Whole Meeting. Council took the following actions:

· The Public Hearing Bylaw Procedures Bylaw that outlines the criteria for waiving a Public Hearing was deferred to a future Workshop Meeting.

· Rezoning application for a property located at 12040 248 Street was given Second Reading and will be forwarded to the next Public Hearing.

· Change of hours for the Ridge Brewing Company was supported and will be forwarded to the Province.

· Street, Driveway Access License Agreement Bylaw for a property located at 9878 285 Street was given First, Second and Third reading. The full resolutions and reports can be found in the agenda at www.mapleridge.ca/640

October 3

Here’s some highlights from Council’s Tuesday meetings;

Committee of the Whole 

Council heard recommendations that the following matters and moved them 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 12040 248 Street.
• Change of hours for the Ridge Brewing Company.
• Street, Driveway Access License Agreement Bylaw for 9878 285 Street.

Special Council Meeting 

Council unanimously passed 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  at www.mapleridge.ca/640

September 26

Here’s the highlights from Council’s September 26 Meeting.

Workshop Meeting

Council heard recommendations on the City’s tenant relocation assistance and manufactured home park redevelopment tenant assistance policies. They have asked staff to bring back an updated and detailed tenant protection and relocation policy and program to further support tenants and rental development within Maple Ridge in alignment with the outcomes of the refreshed housing work anticipated for early 2024.

Council Meeting

Council began the meeting with a moment of silence to honour Maple Ridge RCMP Constable Rick O’Brien who lost his life in the line of duty on Friday, September 22. Mayor Ruimy made the following statement:

I would like to take a moment to acknowledge the devastating events of last Friday. It is with a heavy heart that we pay tribute to Constable Rick O’Brien, a brave officer who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, and to honour the two Ridge Meadows RCMP officers who were wounded while executing a search warrant in Coquitlam. This is a moment that no community ever wishes to face, and my heartfelt condolences go out to Constable O’Brien’s family, friends, and members of the RCMP as they grapple with this tragic event. And to the first responders, and neighbouring police agencies, for their assistance and support during this difficult time.

The loss of an officer is a stark reminder of the selflessness and bravery that runs deep in those who choose to protect and serve. Constable O’Brien exemplified the highest ideals of duty, honour, and commitment and his legacy will forever be etched in our city’s history, reminding us of the crucial role police officers play in keeping our communities safe.

On Sunday I attended the BC Law Enforcement Memorial in Victoria, honoring 130 Law Enforcement Officers, all of whom, made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the citizens of British Columbia. I am reminded that the safety and security we often take for granted comes at a cost, a cost that officers like Constable O’Brien, pay so that we can live our lives free from harm. It’s moments like this, when our community comes together, not just to mourn, but to strengthen our resolve, to support one another, and to honour the memory of those who put their lives on the line in the name of duty.

I would like to ask everyone to please join me in observing a moment of silence in memory of Constable Rick O’Brien and to pay tribute to his dedication to his job and community and remind us that we are strongest when we stand together.

Thank you.

Bylaws

Council granted third reading to the following bylaws:

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

· 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.

Council considered the following Bylaws:

· Extension of Tax Sale Redemption Period was adopted

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

Committee Reports & Recommendations

Council considered 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 was granted second reading and forwarded to Public Hearing.

· 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 was granted second reading and forwarded to Public Hearing.

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

· Council unanimously endorsed, in principle, the Strategic Transportation Plan.

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

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

· Council adopted the 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 are implemented in a consistent manner within the organization.

Council granted 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 highlights from Council’s deliberations on Tuesday, September 12.

Committee of the Whole

Council heard recommendations on the following rezoning applications and moved them forward to the next Council Meeting for consideration of second reading and forwarding 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 heard reports on the following recommendations and has moved them forward to the next Council meeting for a final vote:

· 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

Council heard 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.

These items will come forward for consideration at the next Council meeting on September 26, 2023. 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 meetings.

Committee of the Whole 

Council moved the following items forward to the evening Council meeting for consideration:

• 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 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. 11926, 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 permits for;
  1. 20451 Hampton Street to increase the maximum building height for the principal building.
  2. 20438 Hampton Street to increase the maximum building height for the principal building.

Council moved 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 to the Council Meeting.

Council Meeting 

Council took the following actions:

• Granted adoption of the OCP Amendment and rezoning application for properties located at 10470 245B Street and 24589 104 Avenue.
• Granted adoption of the rezoning application for a property located at 25597 130 Avenue.
• Gave first and second reading of the Delegation Bylaw to allow the issuance of minor development permit variances to the Director of Planning. 
• Gave first and second reading to a rezoning Bylaw allowing larger detached garden suites be and forward to Public Hearing.
• Forwarded 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.
• Gave 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. 11926, 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.
• 21511 and 21521 Exeter Avenue to permit the subdivision of two lots into three lots was granted second reading and forwarded to Public Hearing.
• Issued variance permits for:
  1. 20451 Hampton Street to increase the maximum building height for the principal building.
  2. 20438 Hampton Street to increase the maximum building height for the principal building.
• Granted 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 

Council heard presentations and recommendations on the following agenda items:

• Council heard proposed approaches for the new Off-Street Parking Bylaw and provided feedback. A draft bylaw will come forward in the fall of 2023 reflecting Council’s feedback.
• Council endorsed a recommendation that the City make an application to the Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation Housing Accelerator Fund.

Council Meeting

Delegation

Council heard a presentation from Maple Ridge Rent Bank operated by the Lower Mainland Purpose Society for Youth & Families.

Bylaws

Council considered the following items from the July 18 Public Hearing and granted:

• Third Reading and Final 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 for the Rezoning Application and Official Community Plan Amendment 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 for the Rezoning Application and Official Community Plan Amendment 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 approved the staff recommendations related to Soil Deposit Permit Applications for the following addresses:

• 11742 260 Street. 
• 27102 106 Avenue Rezoning 

Council considered Rezoning Applications at the following properties: 

• 26635 Dewdney Trunk Road to permit subdivision of three lots and park conservation was 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 was given First Reading.
• 20235, 20247 and 20265 Patterson Avenue to permit the construction of 28 townhouse units was given First Reading.
• 11822 Glenhurst Street to permit the construction of a duplex was given First Reading.
• 20234 Lorne Avenue to permit construction of a courtyard residential, consisting of a single detached residence and two-unit residence, was 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 was given second reading and forwarded to Public Hearing.
• A Development Permit and Development Variance Permit was 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 were approved: 
  • 14500 Silver Valley Road outside the Urban Containment Boundary.
  • 21908 128 Avenue outside the Urban Containment Boundary.

Council approved the following agenda items:

• Contract for the Hammond Multi-Use path.
• The 2023 Fire Protection Master Plan and staff develop the implementation plan for Council’s consideration.
• The Maple Ridge Development Procedures Amending Bylaw and the amended Development Information Meeting Policy was adopted.
• 2023 Council Meeting Calendar Update.
• The Remedial Action Order recommendation against the landowner of 13473 224 Street.
• Grant application from the 2023 UBCM Poverty Reduction & Action Grant Stream 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 heard presentations on the following agenda items:

A recommendation 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 reviewed presentations for 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.

Council heard two requests to provide a sanitary sewer connection at the following locations: 

• 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.

Approval 2023 Fire Protection Master Plan and development of the implementation plan for Council.

All of these items will come forward to the July 25, 2023 Council Meeting for final consideration.

Public Hearing

Council heard feedback on 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 received an update on the Strategic Transportation Plan.
• Council passed the recommendation to bring forward amendments to the Zoning Bylaw allow larger Detached Garden Suites on Residential Lots.
• Council approved the Financial Plan Amendment to allow contributions for the Building Safer Communities Funding – Safer Maple Ridge program.

Council Meeting

Council considered the following agenda items:

Bylaws

• Council Adopted the Rezoning Application for a property at 20690 Lougheed Highway.
• Council Adopted a Rezoning Application, Housing Agreement & Off-Street Parking Loading Amendment for a property located at 21783 Lougheed Highway.

Committee Reports & Recommendation

Council granted approvals of the following items:

• First Reading of Rezoning Application for properties located at:
  1.  12336 Laity Street to permit subdivision into two lots.21308 123 Avenue to permit subdivision into two lots.
  2. 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 forwarded the application 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 forwarded the application 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 forwarded the application to Public Hearing.
• 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.
• 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.
• Development Variance Permit & Commercial Development Permit for a property located at 20690 Lougheed Highway to permit the construction of a two-story commercial building.
• 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

Delegation:

• Council heard a presentation from the ‘More Than a Roof Housing Society.’

Planning & Development Services

Council heard presentations on the following files. Final consideration will be given at the July 11 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 Hampton Street to vary the maximum building height.

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

June 27

Delegation:

• Council heard a delegation presentation by Steve Ranta on the Public Question Period policy.

Council granted Third Reading to the 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.
• Third Reading and Adoption of an application to permit secondary suites and detached garden suites on the same lot in the Agricultural Land Reserve.

Council considered 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 was granted 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 was granted Second Reading and will be 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 was referred back to staff for additional information.
• Rezoning Application for a property located at 12478 223 Street to permit a future subdivision of two lots was granted Second Reading and will be forwarded to Public Hearing.
• Rezoning Application for a property located at 12392 Gray Street to permit a future subdivision of two lots was granted Second Reading and will be forwarded to Public Hearing.
• Award of Contract for a Dewdney Trunk Road Storm Sewer Upgrade and 225 Street & Royal Crescent Sanitary Sewer Upgrade was granted.
• Award of Contract for Tamarack Lane Sanitary Lift Station Replacement was granted.
• Maple Ridge Historical Society Lease and Operating Agreements were granted for a three-year term.
• Approval of the 2022 Annual Report & 2022 Statement of Financial Information was received.

Council considered the following items:

• Council granted First, Second and Third Reading of the Housing Agreement for a property located at 21783 Lougheed Highway.
• Council granted First, Second and Third Reading of the Development Application Review Process Bylaw be brought forward based on recommendations from the June 13 Workshop.
• Rezoning Application for properties located at 22057 and 22083 Lougheed Highway was Adopted.
• Rezoning Ap-plication for properties located at 12026 Dunbar Street and 22137 Dewdney Trunk Road was Adopted.
• Council granted a 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 was granted.
• Council voted to forward two proposed resolutions to the 2023 UBCM Convention relating to Diversion Courts and Treatment on Demand for consideration by the UBCM Resolution Committee. 
• Council endorsed the list of proposed meetings with BC Cabinet Ministers and discussion topics for submission to UBCM for the 2023 UBCM Convention.
• Council endorsed a donation to the Maple Ridge Community Foundation to support Fire Victims.

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

June 20

Committee of the Whole 

Council heard presentations and asked questions 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 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.

These agenda items will come to the June 27 Council Meeting for consideration and final voting.

Public Hearing 

Council heard 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.

The agenda items will come forward to the June 27 Council Meeting for discussion and final voting.

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

June 13

WORKSHOP 

Fire Protection Master Plan Presentation

Council received a presentation from Ernie Polson, FireWise Consulting Ltd, on their work to assist on the development of the City’s new Fire Protection Master Plan. He outlined the work to assess the long term needs for fire protection for the community and shared recommendations to move the work forward. This matter will come back before Council at an upcoming Committee of the Whole meeting.

UBCM Extreme Temperature Risk Mapping, Assessment & Planning Program

Council approved an amendment to the City’s Financial Plan to support the City’s portion of funding for an application for funding from UBCM to support the development of Extreme Temperature Mapping to support the City’s Emergency Response to heat events that impact the safety of citizens. 

Development Application Review Process

Council was provided with a presentation with recommendations on how the Development Application review process can be streamlined. Council gave First, Second and Third reading to support the recommendation to bring forward Bylaw amendments to support the streamlining of the Development Application Process.

Revision to Single-Family Frontage Requirements for Building Permit Applications

Council reviewed a recommendation to bring forward a Bylaw amendment to revise the Single-Family Frontage Requirements for building permit applications. Council gave First, Second and Third reading to the motion.

UBCM Grant Program: Complete Communities 

Council passed a motion directing staff to submit a Complete Communities grant application to UBCM to complete this work. 

UBCM Resolutions Review

Council reviewed topic areas for resolutions to the upcoming UBCM conference to agree on resolutions for further development. The final resolutions will come back before Council later in June.

COUNCIL MEETING 

Delegation

• Helene Marcoux from the UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest provided an update on plans to update the buildings at the gate and develop a welcome and education centre. 

Bylaws

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

Committee Reports & Recommendations

Council considered the following items:

• Council voted to forward the Non-Adhering Residential Use Application for a property in the Agricultural Land Reserve located at 27098 108 Avenue to the Agricultural Land Commission.
• Council gave First and second Reading for a 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. The item will be forwarded to Public Hearing.
• Council voted against moving the Rezoning Application for a property located at 20786 River road to permit the future construction of six dwellings forming a courtyard housing complex to Public Hearing.
• Council granted the Development Variance permit for a property located at 21745 River Road to reduce the minimum lot width.
• Council approved the Award of Contract for Phase 2 of the 2023 Pavement Rehabilitation Program.

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

May 23

The Council Workshop was cancelled.

Bylaws

Council gave third reading to a bylaw rezoning a property located at 11410 207 Street to permit the development of a fourplex.

Committee Reports & Recommendations

Council gave First Reading for a rezoning application of a property located at 22238 124 Avenue to permit the construction of a townhouse development with 26 strata dwelling units.

Council awarded the contract for the 2023 Pavement Rehabilitation Program, Phase 1, to Jack Cewe Construction Ltd.

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

May 16

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 11:00 AM

Delegation

Friends in Need Food Bank shared information on the number of clients that the Food Bank serves and the generous donors who help their neighbours.

Planning & Development & Engineering Services

Council received information on the following items:

• 22238 124 Avenue application to rezone the property from a single detached residential to medium density townhouse and apartment residential to permit future construction of a townhouse with 26 strata dwelling units. The item was moved forward to the next Council meeting.
• Recommendation to award a contract for the 2023 Pavement rehabilitation program, phase one, to Jack Cewe Construction Ltd. The item was moved forward to the next Council meeting.

PUBLIC HEARING 7:00 PM

Council heard public feedback on the following application:

• Rezoning of a property located at 11410 207 Street to allow the future construction of a fourplex.

One item was removed from the Public Hearing Agenda and will come forward again next month, after the appropriate notice.

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

 May 9

The following items were adopted by Council:

• 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
• The Inter Municipal TNS Business Licence Bylaw
• The Inter Municipal TNS Business Licence Agreement Bylaw
• 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements
• 2023 – 2026 Council Strategic Plan
• Contract for the re-cabling and server room relocation project at the City’s Operation Centre.

Committee Reports & Recommendations

Council considered the following applications:

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

Council considered Zone Amendments for the following applications: 

• 12625 McNutt Road to permit subdivision into two single family residential lots. First Reading Granted.
• 12080 228 Street to permit subdivision into three lots and a rear lane access. Second Reading granted and the item will move to Public Hearing.
• 12414 216 Street to permit subdivision into two lots. Second Reading granted and the item will move to Public Hearing.
• 12390 216 Street to permit subdivision into two lots. Second Reading granted and the item will move to Public Hearing.

Council granted 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 considered and defeated 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, agenda and reports at www.mapleridge.ca/640.

May 2

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 11:00 am

Delegations

• YMCA Metro Vancouver presented their City Shift Project which aims to make Metro Vancouver a more equitable, prosperous and just region by supporting cities to adopt an equity lens.  
• 2024 BC Summer Games Update - Mayor Ruimy announced that Laura Butler and Ernie Daykin have been appointed as the President and Vice President and thanked them for stepping up to leading the Board of Directors.

Planning & Development Services

Council received presentations on the following applications:

• 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 a property located at: 
  1. 12625 McNutt Road to permit subdivision into two single family residential lots. 
  2. 12080 228 Street to permit subdivision into three lots and a rear lane access. 
  3. 12414 216 Street to permit subdivision into two lots. 
  4. 12390 216 Street to permit subdivision into two lots.
• Development Variance Permit for a property(ies) located at:
  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.

Council moved all the Planning & Development items forward to the May 9 Regular Council meeting for consideration.

Other Agenda Items

Council received presentations and staff recommendations that the following items be adopted: 

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

Council moved all the items forward to the May 9 Council Meeting for consideration.

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

April 25

WORKSHOP 

Mayor Ruimy shared that the City of Maple Ridge will recognize the National Day of Mourning for workers who have lost their lives or been injured in work accidents. City Hall will be lit up orange on Friday, April 28, to mark the day and staff will pause at 11:00 a.m. in honour of the lives lost due to workplace injuries 

Presentation:

• The Maple Ridge Historical Society shared an update on the facilities and historical assets they manage and their community outreach work over the last year. 

Agenda Items:

• Development Services Function Review presentation by Allan Neilson, Principal of Neilson Strategies. Development Services Function Review Implementation Strategy 
• Council passed a motion affirming the process to bring forward resolutions for the Union of BC Municipalities conference later this year.

COUNCIL MEETING 

Delegations:

• New Westminster & District Labour Council presented on the upcoming Day of Mourning to remember workers who have lost their lives or been injured in work accidents.
• Ridge Meadows Cricket Association provided an update on their work and the growth of the sport in our community.
• Brian Pusic spoke to Council about his concerns on a road connection at 239 Street to Kanaka Way and presented a petition on the matter.

Council considered two applications forwarded from the April 18 Public Hearing:

• Third Reading given to the 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 given to the Rezoning Application for a property located at 21585 River Road to permit a four-unit courtyard residential complex.

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

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

BYLAWS

First, Second and Third Reading granted o the2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw.

First, Second and Third Reading granted to the 2023-2027 Tax Rate Bylaw.

First, Second and Third Reading granted to the Albion and Maple Ridge Road 13 Dyking Districts 2023 Tax Rate Bylaws.

First, Second and Third Reading granted to the Inter Municipal TNS Business Licence Agreement Bylaw and Inter Municipal TNS Business Licence Bylaw.

Council approved 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 reports 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 

Mayor Ruimy started the meeting by making a statement acknowledging National Volunteer Week and thanking all the volunteers who invest their time in making our community great.

Council heard 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 moved all of these items forward to the April 25 Council Meeting.

Council was provided with presentations on the following items:

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

These items were moved forward to the April 25 Council meeting for final discussion and voting.

PRESENTATION - Director of Bylaws and Licensing Services on a recommendation to repeal old Inter Municipal TNS Business License Agreement Bylaws in favour of updated versions. Council moved this forward to the April 25 Council meeting.

PUBLIC HEARING 7:00 PM

Council heard public feedback 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.

These items will come forward as part of the April 25 Council meeting.

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 11

COUNCIL WORKSHOP 11:00 AM Council Chambers

PRESENTATIONS 

• Coast Mental Health provided Council with an overview of the services they provide their client demographics and the approach that they are taking to service delivery in Maple Ridge. 
• Curb-side patio program – Tyler Westover, Director of Economic Development, provided Council with a briefing on the current curbside patio program and feedback from the business community, business advocacy groups and the public on how the impacts of the current program, which rolled out during the pandemic, and the need to look at a longer-term approach to ensure that there are clear guidelines to move forward. Council passed a motion to bring forward recommendations to modernize and streamline the seasonal curb-side patio program with design guidelines for 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 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.