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Maple Ridge public meetings in 2023

39 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Sep 12, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Public Hearing

✓ Decided: Public hearing closed with no comments on all five applications

The council held a virtual public hearing on September 12, 2023 for five development and heritage tax exemption applications. No members of the public submitted comments on any of the items. The mayor declared each hearing closed after the allotted public input periods. No decisions or votes were recorded.

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Tue Sep 12, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Special (to Close) Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approved agenda, closed meeting to public, and released Moves strategy

The council adopted the meeting agenda (Resolution R/2023‑S(C)‑043). It passed a resolution to close the meeting to the public under the Community Charter (Resolution R/2023‑S(C)‑044). The council then released the Maple Ridge Moves strategy and campaign resolution from closed status.

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Tue Sep 12, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

✓ Decided: Council forwarded multiple zoning and policy reports to Sep 26 meeting

The Committee of the Whole approved its agenda and adopted the minutes from the September 5 meeting. It then moved, seconded and carried several staff reports, directing each to be presented at the Council meeting on September 26. Items include two zone‑amending bylaws, a development variance, the Strategic Transportation Plan, a tax‑exemption list, an updated FOI/Privacy bylaw, and a new Policy Governance Framework.

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Mon Sep 11, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Mayors Taskforce on Climate Action

✓ Decided: Taskforce adopts amended Terms of Reference with low carbon resilience focus

The Mayor's Taskforce on Climate Action approved amended Terms of Reference requiring a "Low Carbon Resilience" lens for all proposed actions. The group also reviewed a draft Climate Action Roadmap and the BC Energy Step Code. Five climate action priorities were selected, with the process to continue at the next meeting.

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Thu Sep 7, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Public Art Steering Committee

✓ Decided: Public Art Steering Committee reviews policy updates and project timelines

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the July 6, 2023 minutes. Members received presentations on the Public Art Policy and Handbook, draft project timelines, and updates on the Fern Crescent Artist in Residence and culture map projects.

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Tue Sep 5, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Special (to Close) Meeting

✓ Decided: Council meeting closed to public to discuss personnel and land matters

Council approved the agenda and voted to close the meeting to the public. The closed session included discussions on board appointments, infrastructure, land acquisition, and updates from a Councillor and the CAO.

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Tue Sep 5, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

✓ Decided: Committee forwards multiple zoning and development reports to Council

The Committee of the Whole reviewed and forwarded several staff reports regarding zoning amendments, development variance permits, and tax sale redemptions to the September 5 Council Meeting. These items include proposals for rental apartments, townhouses, and garden suite size increases.

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Tue Sep 5, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Regular Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves multiple rezoning bylaws and garden suite size increases

Council adopted several rezoning bylaws and advanced multiple residential development applications to first or second readings. A proposal to increase the maximum size of detached garden suites was forwarded to a public hearing. The council also granted first and second reading to a bylaw delegating minor development variance permit authority to the Director of Planning.

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Tue Jul 25, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Council Workshop

✓ Decided: Council endorses Action Plan for CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund application

Council endorsed the Action Plan for the City's application to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Housing Accelerator Fund. The Chief Administrative Officer was authorized to approve changes to the plan before the application is finalized.

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Tue Jul 25, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Regular Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves rezoning of church to single-family dwelling

Council adopted a bylaw to convert a place of worship at 28304 96 Avenue into a single-family home. Several other rezoning applications for townhouses, apartments, and subdivisions received first or third readings. One soil deposit permit application was approved for review by the Agricultural Land Commission, while another was denied.

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Tue Jul 25, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Special (to Close) Meeting

✓ Decided: Council meeting closed to public to discuss land and service matters

The Special Council meeting was closed to the public under the Community Charter to discuss confidential items. No substantive decisions were recorded in the public minutes regarding the specific topics discussed.

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Mon Jul 24, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Mayors Taskforce on Climate Action

✓ Decided: Mayor's Taskforce on Climate Action appoints Vice Chair and sets meeting schedule

The Taskforce appointed Simone Mikolay as Vice Chair and adopted a meeting schedule for 2023-2024. Members reviewed draft Terms of Reference and shared individual climate action priorities for staff to compile.

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Thu Jul 20, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Parks, Recreation, and Culture Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee reviews urban forest, playground, and park projects

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from February 8, 2023. Staff presented updates on the Urban Forest Management Strategy, the Maple Ridge Park Playground Renovation, the New Park at Pazarena Place, and the Port Haney Waterfront Multi-Use Pathway. No substantive votes were taken on these projects during the meeting.

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Wed Jul 19, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Advisory Design Panel

✓ Decided: Advisory Design Panel reviews four development permit applications

The Panel approved one application to proceed to Council and provided design feedback and conditions for three other development permits. One project was postponed to a future meeting at the request of the project team.

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Tue Jul 18, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

✓ Decided: Committee forwards multiple rezoning and infrastructure reports to Council

The Committee of the Whole reviewed several planning, engineering, and corporate reports. All items discussed were carried and forwarded to the July 25, 2023, Council Meeting for further action.

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Tue Jul 18, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Special (to Close) Meeting

✓ Decided: Maple Ridge Council holds special meeting closed to the public

Council met in a special session to discuss items closed to the public under the Community Charter. The meeting covered a Chief Administrative Officer update, the Council Code of Conduct, and nuisance matters.

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Tue Jul 18, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Public Hearing

✓ Decided: Public hearings held for five rezoning applications

The City of Maple Ridge held public hearings for five rezoning applications. No decisions were made during this meeting; the Interim Corporate Officer advised that bylaws will be considered at the next Council Meeting on July 25, 2023.

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Mon Jul 17, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Economic Development Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Economic Development Advisory Committee holds summit planning workshop

The committee participated in an event planning workshop led by City staff regarding the Economic Development Summit. Members provided recommendations and feedback on the draft program, agenda, and panelist questions.

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Tue Jul 11, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Council Workshop

✓ Decided: Council approves larger detached garden suites and safety fund updates

Council directed staff to amend zoning bylaws to allow larger detached garden suites on specific residential lots. The 2023-2027 Financial Plan was amended to include Building Safer Communities Fund contributions. A draft Strategic Transportation Plan was received for information.

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Tue Jul 11, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Regular Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves multiple residential and commercial developments on Lougheed Highway

Council approved several development permits for multi-storey residential and commercial buildings along Lougheed Highway. The meeting also included the appointment of members to the Mayor's Taskforce on Climate Action and the approval of a service agreement with the local Chamber of Commerce.

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Tue Jul 11, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Audit and Finance Committee

✓ Decided: Audit & Finance Committee confirms permissive tax exemption policy framework

The committee unanimously approved the Permissive Tax Exemption Policy Framework and the scope of a financial policy review. An investment overview was presented by the Director of Finance, and the committee moved into a closed session to discuss municipal objectives and annual report progress.

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Thu Jul 6, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Public Art Steering Committee

✓ Decided: Dana Bates appointed to Albion Community Centre Task Force

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from April 6, 2023. The primary action taken was the appointment of a new member to the Albion Community Centre Task Force. Staff provided updates on public art policies, project repairs, and the Fern Crescent Artist in Residence.

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Tue Jul 4, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

✓ Decided: Committee forwards multiple rezoning and development permits to July 11 Council meeting

The Committee of the Whole reviewed several planning and development staff reports. All presented items, including rezoning requests, heritage tax exemptions, and development permits, were carried and forwarded to the July 11 Council Meeting.

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Wed Jun 28, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Transportation Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Charles Glover appointed Vice Chair of Transportation Advisory Committee

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from May 10, 2023. Members received updates on road safety, school safety initiatives, and the Strategic Transportation Plan. The committee appointed a new Vice Chair.

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Tue Jun 27, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Regular Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council adopts bylaw allowing garden suites in the Agricultural Land Reserve

Council adopted a bylaw permitting secondary and detached garden suites on the same lot within the Agricultural Land Reserve. Several other rezoning applications for residential subdivisions and townhouses received first, second, or third readings.

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Wed Jun 21, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Advisory Design Panel

✓ Decided: Panel approves development permit application for 20234 Lorne Avenue

The Advisory Design Panel reviewed revised plans for a development permit at 20234 Lorne Avenue and determined the application meets recommendations. The panel also received an overview of streamlined project review processes.

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Tue Jun 20, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Public Hearing

✓ Decided: Maple Ridge holds public hearing on six zoning and land-use applications

The City held a public hearing to receive testimony on six applications regarding rezoning and temporary use. No final decisions were made during this meeting; the Interim Corporate Officer advised that bylaws will be considered further at the June 27, 2023, Council Meeting.

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Tue Jun 20, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Special (to Close) Meeting

✓ Decided: Maple Ridge Council held a special meeting closed to the public

The council met for a special session to discuss personnel and infrastructure matters in a closed meeting. No substantive public decisions were recorded beyond the adoption of the agenda and the motion to exclude the public.

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Tue Jun 20, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

✓ Decided: Committee forwards multiple rezoning and infrastructure reports to Council

The Committee of the Whole reviewed several staff reports regarding residential rezoning, sewer upgrades, and historical society leases. All reviewed items were carried and forwarded to the June 27, 2023, Council Meeting for further action.

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Thu Jun 15, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness

✓ Decided: Committee adopts June 15 agenda and April 20 minutes

The Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. The session included a presentation on community centre fee barriers and a feedback activity regarding the Off-Street Parking and Loading Bylaw.

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Wed Jun 14, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Environmental Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Environmental Advisory Committee adds 'Next Steps' to standing agenda

The committee approved an amendment to its agenda and adopted the minutes from March 8, 2023. Staff provided presentations on high priority action items, including the Green Infrastructure Implementation Plan and the Ecological Network Management Strategy.

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Tue Jun 13, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Council Workshop

✓ Decided: Council approves changes to development application and building permit processes

Council directed staff to streamline development approvals by requiring complete applications prior to first reading. They also approved a move to eliminate frontage improvements for single-family building permit applications and authorized several grant applications to UBCM.

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Tue Jun 13, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Regular Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council awards $1.39M pavement contract to Lafarge Canada Inc.

Council approved a pavement rehabilitation contract and adopted a rezoning bylaw for River Road. A proposal for a courtyard housing complex on River Road was defeated, while another rezoning for a former church was advanced to public hearing.

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Thu Jun 8, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Community Heritage Commission

✓ Decided: Commission supports heritage designations and tax exemptions for two properties

The Community Heritage Commission approved support for heritage designation and tax exemptions for properties on 124 Avenue and River Road. The commission also allocated funds for 2024 Heritage Awards marketing.

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Tue Jun 6, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Special (to Close) Meeting

✓ Decided: Maple Ridge Council held a closed session to discuss land and personnel matters

Council met in a special session and voted to exclude the public from the meeting. The session covered land disposition, board appointments, and CAO updates. No substantive decisions were recorded in the public minutes.

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Tue Jun 6, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

✓ Decided: Committee forwards several zoning and infrastructure reports to June 13 Council meeting

The Committee of the Whole reviewed and forwarded five staff reports to the June 13 Council meeting. These reports include requests for agricultural land use review, property rezoning, a development variance permit, and a pavement rehabilitation contract.

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Wed May 31, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Economic Development Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Economic Development Advisory Committee holds Film Policy Workshop

The committee conducted a workshop to review film policy, discussing permitting processes, fee competitiveness, and student engagement. No formal votes were taken on policy changes; the session focused on staff presentations and member feedback.

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Tue May 30, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Special (to Close) Meeting

✓ Decided: Council met in closed session to discuss board appointments

Council held a special meeting to discuss board appointments in a session closed to the public. The meeting was conducted pursuant to section 90(1)(a) of the Community Charter regarding personal information of individuals considered for municipal positions.

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Tue May 23, 2023 · 12:00 AM

Regular Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council awards $1.38M pavement rehabilitation contract

Council awarded a pavement rehabilitation contract to Jack Cewe Construction Ltd. and advanced two rezoning applications for residential developments. The meeting also included the adoption of previous minutes and the receipt of the consent agenda.

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