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MINUTES of the REGULAR MEETING of the COUNCIL of the DISTRICT OF MISSION held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Hall, 8645 Stave Lake Street, Mission, British Columbia, on May 21, 2013 commencing at 6:00 p.m.

Council Members Present: Mayor Ted Adlem Councillor Dave Hensman Councillor Jeff Jewell Councillor Tony Luck Councillor Jenny Stevens Councillor Nelson Tilbury

Council Members Absent: Councillor Larry Nundal

Staff Members Present: Ken Bjorgaard, Chief Administrative Officer

1. CALL TO ORDER

Kelly Ridley, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration Jennifer Russell, Legislative Assistant Tracey Takahashi, Administrative Clerk

Mayor Adlem called the meeting to order.

2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Moved by Councillor Hensman, seconded by Councillor Jewell, and

RESOLVED: That the agenda for the regular Council meeting of May 21, 2013 be adopted.

CARRIED

3. DELEGATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Presentation of Community Service Award to Noreen Wright (Sports Volunteer of the Year)

Mayor Adlem presented Ms. Noreen Wright with the Sports Volunteer of the Year Award in recognition of her outstanding efforts on behalf of the curling community of Mission.

Brant W. Little, Leaf Cross Biomedical Inc. Re: Medical Marijuana

Brant W. Little, President and CEO of Leaf Cross Biomedical Inc. appeared before Council to present preliminary information about the company's interest in building a medical marijuana growing facility in Mission. In answer to questions from Council, Mr. Little stated that they were looking for 10 to 20 acres of agricultural land in Mission, and the facility would employ approximately 25 people after construction.

The Mayor thanked Mr. Little for the information.

Regular Council Meeting May 21, 2013

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Brian Antonson Re: Update on Clayburn Project and Rotary Observatory

Brian Antonson appeared before Council to provide an update on the construction of the Clayburn building in Fraser River Heritage Park, and to present information about the Rotary Observatory concept.

Moved by Councillor Stevens, seconded by Councillor Hensman, and

RESOLVED: That the Rotary Observatory concept as presented by the Mission Heritage Association at the regular Council meeting of May 21, 2013 be approved in principle.

CARRIED

Kat Wahamaa, Mission Cultural Resources Commission Re: Street Entertainers Bylaw 5357-2013

This delegation was cancelled at the request of Ms. Wahamaa.

4. PROCLAMATIONS

June 1, 2013 as "Access Awareness Day" Social Planning & Research Council of BC (SPARC BC)

Moved by Councillor Luck, seconded by Councillor Stevens, and

RESOLVED: That June 1, 2013 be proclaimed as "Access Awareness Day" within the District of Mission; the District to assume no costs related thereto.

CARRIED

5. ADOPTION OF INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

Moved by Councillor Luck, seconded by Councillor Hensman, and

RESOLVED: That the following items be received as information:

(a) Mission Institution Report- April 2013;

(b) Ferndale Institution Population Report- May 2013;

(c) Minutes of the Mission Community Heritage Commission meeting held on March 6, 2013; and

(d) Draft Minutes of the Mission Healthy Community Council meeting held on April 16, 2013.

CARRIED

6. RESOLUTION TO RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Moved by Councillor Luck, seconded by Councillor Jewell, and

RESOLVED: That Council now resolve itself into Committee of the Whole.

CARRIED


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7. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Councillor Hensman assumed the Chair.

Rezoning Application R13-006 (Pacific Peak Homes)-12587 Russell Terrace

Moved by Mayor Adlem, and

RECOMMENDED:

1. That a bylaw be prepared to amend District of Mission Zoning Bylaw 5050-2009 by rezoning the property located at 12587 Russell Terrace from Rural Residential 7 (RR7) zone to Rural Residential 7 Secondary Dwelling (RR7s) zone.

2. That the bylaw be considered for first and second readings at the regular Council meeting on May 21, 2013.

3. That following these readings, the bylaw be forwarded to a Public Hearing on June 3, 2013.

4. That the final reading of the zoning amending bylaw be held until the following has been satisfied:

a. The applicant provides the District confirmation that the well onsite provides adequate water quantity and quality for the duplex.

CARRIED

Rezoning Application R12-019 (Converge Construction)- 31491 Gill Avenue

Moved by Councillor Luck, and

RECOMMENDED:

1. That a bylaw be prepared to amend the text of District of Mission Zoning Bylaw 5050-2009 by:

a. adding a new Comprehensive Development 30 (CD30) zone, as shown in Appendix 2 to the report from the Planner dated May 21, 2013, into Section 1230 "CD Zones", and

b. rezoning the property at 31491 Gill Avenue and legally described as:

Lot 20, Section 19, Township 17, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan BCP15619

from Industrial Business Park One (INBP1) zone to Comprehensive Development 30 (CD30) zone.

2. That the bylaw be considered for first and second readings at the regular Council meeting on May 21, 2013.

3. That following these readings, the bylaw be forwarded to a Public Hearing on June 3, 2013.

CARRIED


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Rezoning Application R12-031 (Allard Contracting)-31489 Keystone Avenue

Dan Sommer, Senior Planner, and Mike Younie, Director of Development Services, showed a PowerPoint presentation containing an overview of the proposed text amendments and preliminary information about the rezoning application.

Moved by Councillor Luck, and

RECOMMENDED:

1. That a bylaw be prepared to amend the text of District of Mission Zoning Bylaw 5050-2009 SECTION 102 DEFINITIONS by:

a. deleting the "Resource Extraction" definition in its entirety and replacing it with the following:

Resource Extraction Cat: Industrial

means the conservation, management and cutting or extraction of primary forest, mineral and other resource materials on a Lot and is specifically limited to the preliminary grading, crushing, sorting, screening, washing or stockpiling of such materials.

Excludes:

• Resource Processing, and

• all manufacturing of products and any processing not specifically included in this definition.

b. deleting the "Resource Processing" definition in its entirety and replacing it with the following:

Resource Processing Cat: Industrial

means the manufacture of products and processing of materials from resource material extracted from the same lot, adjacent lots or other sites within the District of Mission.

Includes:

• Concrete manufacturing plant.

Excludes:

• the manufacturing of products or processing of materials from trees.

2. That a bylaw be prepared to amend District of Mission Zoning Bylaw 5050-2009 by rezoning the property located at 31489 Keystone Avenue from Industrial Resource Extraction (INR) zone to the Industrial Resource Extraction and Processing (INRP) zone.

3. That the bylaws be considered for first and second readings at the regular Council meeting on May 21, 2013.

4. That following these readings, the bylaws be forwarded to a Public Hearing on June 17, 2013.


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5. That the final reading of the amending bylaws be held until the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure's signature to approve the zoning bylaw text amendment is received.

CARRIED

Development Variance Application DV13-005 (Toor}-32833 Trenholm Avenue


RECOMMENDED: That Development Variance Permit Application DV13-005, to vary District of Mission Zoning Bylaw 5050-2009:

• Section 601, Part D. Setbacks, Paragraph 1.: To reduce the Rear Yard Setback for a Principal Building from

o 7.5 metres (24.6 ft.) to 5.3 metres (17.4 feet); and

• Section 104, Part D. General Siting Exceptions, Paragraph 3.: To increase the allowable projection into the Rear Yard Setback for "unenclosed balconies or porches" from

o 1.3 metres (4.0 feet) to 2.13 metres (6.98 feet)

be approved.

CARRIED

Zoning Bylaw Amendment for Licensed Marihuana Producers Regulated by the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations


RECOMMENDED:

1. That a bylaw be prepared to amend the District's Zoning Bylaw (5050-2009) to limit and regulate 'licensed producer marihuana operations' to lands within the Agricultural Land Reserve, and/or on rural lands.

2. That a report be prepared to amend the District of Mission Business License Bylaw (3964-2007) to include 'licensed producer marihuana operation' as a business category and determine an appropriate fee to administer such licenses.

OPPOSED: Councillor Hensman Councillor Tilbury

CARRIED

Brownfield Renewal Program Funding

Moved by Councillor Stevens, and

RECOMMENDED:

1. That the following motion of support be sent in with the District's application for Brownfield Renewal Funding (Grant Program):


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"The Council of the District of Mission (District's) supports the District's Brownfield Renewal Funding application to complete Stage I and II Preliminary Site Investigations for District-owned waterfront properties."

2. That up to $11 ,000 be taken from the Financial Stabilization reserve account for the District's 15% share of gross project costs as required under the terms of the Grant Program.

CARRIED

Downtown Planning Process Update

A report from the Director of Long Range Planning and Special Projects dated May 21, 2013 regarding the status of the Downtown planning process was provided for the Committee's information.

Excerpt from the Minutes of the Public Hearing held on September 29, 2008 and related Staff Report dated August 20, 2008 (R08-007- Worthy/Hall)

An excerpt from the Minutes of the Public Hearing held on September 29, 2008 and a copy of the related staff report dated August 20, 2008 was provided to the Committee as background information to assist in the consideration of adoption of Zoning Amending Bylaw 4086-2008.

Excerpt from the Minutes of the Public Hearing held on February 4, 2013 and related Staff Report dated January 21, 2013 (R12-036- Giesbrecht)

An excerpt from the Minutes of the Public Hearing held on February 4, 2013 and a copy of the related staff report dated January 21, 2013 was provided to the Committee as background information to assist in the consideration of adoption of Zoning Amending Bylaw 5343-2013-5050(1 00).

8. PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURE

Councillor Tilbury assumed the Chair.

License for Use Agreement Renewal - Mission Granite Curling Club


RECOMMENDED: That the License for Use Agreement between the Mission Granite Club and the District of Mission, as attached to the report from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture dated May 21, 2013 be approved for a five year period ending March 31, 2018.

CARRIED

9. FORESTRY

Councillor Stevens assumed the Chair.


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West Stave Forest Watch Program

A report from the Acting Director of Forest Management dated May 21, 2013 regarding the trial West Stave Forest Watch Program was provided for the Committee's information.

Forestry Operations 2013 Quarter 1 (Q1) Budget Report

A report from the Acting Director of Forest Management and the Manager of Accounting Services dated May 21, 2013 regarding the Forestry Operation's quarterly financial results was provided for the Committee's information.

10. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH

Mayor Adlem assumed the Chair on behalf of Councillor Nunda!.

The Mayor thanked the Mission Fire and Rescue Service, Emergency Social Services, the RCMP and the many other volunteers for the outstanding coordinated effort in helping the displaced residents of the Willows Apartments after a devastating fire left them homeless.

Fire Department Changes

A report from the Fire Chief dated May 21, 2013 regarding recent changes in how the paid-on-call fire fighters are utilized was provided for the Committee's information.

11. ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

Councillor Luck assumed the Chair.

Discharge of Firearms Regulation Bylaw


RECOMMENDED:

1. That District of Mission Discharge of Firearms Regulation Bylaw 2568-1993 be repealed and replaced with the new Bylaw to Regulate the Discharge of Firearms (Bylaw), attached to the report from the Legislative Assistant and Deputy Director of Corporate Administration dated May 21, 2013; and

2. That a public input meeting be scheduled to hear the views of the public prior to the final reading of the Bylaw.

CARRIED

Chief Administrative Officer's Report- May 21, 2013

A report from the Chief Administrative Officer dated May 21, 2013 regarding the status of the action items that are part of Council's goals and objectives was provided for the Committee's information.


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Resolution Released from Closed Council Meeting of January 21, 2013

The following resolution was released from the Closed Council meeting of January 21, 2013:

That the following individuals be appointed to the Cultural Resources Commission for a two (2) year term effective immediately:

a. lan Low; and b. Carolyne Carney.

Adoption of Recommendations from the May 6, 2013 Committee of the Whole (Planning Committee) Meeting

Moved by Councillor Hensman, and

RECOMMENDED: That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole, as contained in items COW13/017 through COW13/019 of the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on May 6, 2013, be adopted.

CARRIED

Adoption of Recommendations from the May 13, 2013 Committee of the Whole (Engineering and Public Works Committee) Meeting

Moved by Councillor Hensman, and

RECOMMENDED: That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole, as contained in items COW13/020 through COW13/023 of the minutes of the Engineering and Public Works Committee meeting held on May 13, 2013, be adopted.

CARRIED

12. RESOLUTION TO RISE AND REPORT

Mayor Adlem resumed the Chair.

Moved by Councillor Hensman, seconded by Councillor Stevens, and

RESOLVED: That the Committee of the Whole now rise and report.

CARRIED

13. ADOPTION OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT

Moved by Councillor Hensman, seconded by Councillor Luck, and

RESOLVED: That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole, as contained in items RC13/333 to RC13/350, except item RC13/337 (bylaw amendments for licensed marihuana producers), be adopted.

CARRIED


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RESOLVED: That the recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, as contained in item RC13/337 (bylaw amendments for licensed marihuana producers), be adopted.

OPPOSED: Councillor Hensman

DEFEATED

14. BYLAWS

Councillor Luck Councillor Stevens Councillor Tilbury


RESOLVED: That Zoning Amending Bylaw 4086-2008, a bylaw to rezone properties located at 7655 Peterson Street and 32477 - 7th Avenue from Urban Residential 558 Zone (R558) to Comprehensive Development Zone 20 (CD20), be adopted.

CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Jewell, seconded by Councillor Luck, and

RESOLVED: That Zoning Amending Bylaw 5343-2013-5050(100), a bylaw to rezone property at 33209 - 14th Avenue from Urban Residential 558 Zone (R558) to Urban Residential 558 Secondary Dwelling Zone (R558s), be adopted.

CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Jewell, seconded by Councillor Luck, and

RESOLVED: That Zoning Amending Bylaw 5359-2013-5050(107), a bylaw to rezone property at 31580 McFall Terrace from Suburban 36 Zone (S36) to Suburban 36 Secondary Dwelling Zone (S36s), be adopted.

CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Hensman, seconded by Councillor Tilbury, and

RESOLVED: That Dog Licensing and Animal Control and Impounding Amending Bylaw 5349-2013-1782(25), a bylaw to add a provision for managing the behavior of aggressive dogs, be adopted.

CARRIED


RESOLVED: That Ticket Information Amending Bylaw 5360-2013-2646(26), a bylaw to add a fine for failure to comply with Section 4.6 of the Dog Licensing and Animal Control and Impounding Bylaw, be adopted.

CARRIED


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RESOLVED: That Water Amending Bylaw 5361-2013-2196(22), a bylaw to make amendments to the sprinkling restrictions for 2013, be adopted.

CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Hensman, seconded by Councillor Stevens, and

RESOLVED: That Zoning Amending Bylaw 5363-2013-5050(108), a bylaw to rezone property at 12587 Russell Terrace from Rural Residential 7 Zone (RR7) to Rural Residential 7 Secondary Dwelling Zone (RR7s), be read a first and second time.

CARRIED


RESOLVED: That Zoning Amending Bylaw 5364-2013-5050(109), a bylaw to create a new Comprehensive Development 30 Zone (CD30) and to rezone property at 31491 Gill Avenue from Industrial Business Park One Zone (INBP1) to Comprehensive Development 30 Zone (CD30), be read a first and second time.

CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Hensman, seconded by Councillor Tilbury, and

RESOLVED: That Zoning Amending Bylaw 5365-2013-5050(110), a bylaw to amend Section 102 definitions and to rezone property at 31489 Keystone Avenue Industrial Resource Extraction Zone (INR) to Industrial Resource Extraction and Processing Zone (INRP), be read a first and second time.

CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Hensman, seconded by Councillor Jewell, and

RESOLVED: That Discharge of Firearms Regulation Bylaw 5362-2013, a bylaw to regulate the discharge of firearms within the municipal boundary, be read a first, second and third time.

CARRIED

15. MINUTES

Moved by Councillor Luck, seconded by Councillor Hensman, and

RESOLVED: That the following minutes be adopted:

(a) Committee of the Whole (Planning Committee) Meeting- May 6, 2013;

(b) Special Council Meeting (Tax Rates Bylaw)- May 13, 2013; and

(c) Committee of the Whole (Engineering and Public Works Committee) Meeting -May 13, 2013.

CARRIED


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16. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

Development Permit DP08-005 (R08-007 Hall)-7655 Peterson Street and 32477- th Avenue


RESOLVED: That Development Permit Application DPOS-005, in the name of D & D Design Ltd. to provide conformity to the Official Community Plan guidelines respecting building form and character for a proposed Intensive Single-family lnfill Residential development on the properties located at 7655 Peterson Street and 32477- 7th Avenue, be approved.

CARRIED

Development Variance Permit DV13-007 (R13-007 -Wilson) -31580 McFall Terrace

Moved by Councillor Tilbury, seconded by Councillor Luck, and

RESOLVED: That Development Variance Permit Application DV13-007 to vary District of Mission Zoning Bylaw 5050-2009 by:

a. Waiving the siting requirement within Section 106, 2. b. which states "In SUBURBAN and URBAN areas, a Coach House or Garden Cottage shall be located entirely to the rear of the Principal Building" allowing siting of the proposed garden cottage in accordance with Appendix 2 as attached to a report by the Planner dated April 15, 2013,

be approved.

CARRIED

17. MAYOR'S REPORT

The Mayor reported on various activities, meetings and events attended since the last regular Council meeting.

18. MEMBERS' REPORTS ON COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND ACTIVITIES

Councillors Hensman, Jewell, Stevens and Luck reported on various activities, meetings and events attended since the last regular Council meeting.

19. QUESTION PERIOD

Council and staff responded to questions from the following people:

Ivy Macleod, Mission, asked for clarification of the amendment to the Dog Licensing and Animal Control Bylaw, and how the Bylaw is enforced if someone refuses to buy a license for their dog.

The Director of Development Services stated that the amendment was to set out certain conditions for managing the behavior of aggressive dogs. He further stated that Mission's Animal Control would attempt to personally contact the dog owner several times, which


usually results in compliance with the Bylaw.

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Raj Mattu, Port Coquitlam, asked several questions related to what kind of licensed medical marihuana proposals Council would prefer to have brought before them.

Mayor Adlem responded that Council has not yet made any land use decisions regarding licensed marihuana producers.

20. ADJOURNMENT


RESOLVED: That the meeting be adjourned.

CARRIED

The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m.

WALTER(TED)ADLEM,MAYOR

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