HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-04-23 Workshop Agenda and Reports.pdfCity of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA April 23, 2019 1:30 PM Blaney Room, 1st Floor, City Hall The purpose of the Council Workshop is to review and discuss policies and other items of interest to Council. Although resolutions may be passed at this meeting, the intent is to make a consensus decision to send an item to Council for debate and vote or refer the item back to staff for more information or clarification. The meeting is live streamed and recorded by the City of Maple Ridge. REMINDERS DATE Audit and Finance Committee Council Meeting 1. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 2.1 Minutes of the April 16, 2019 Council Workshop 3. PRESENTA T/ONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL 3.1 Urban Development Institute -Building Communities 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. • Hugh Carter, Chair of the UDI Fraser Valley Committee and General Manager of Pollyco Group 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUS/NESS 4.1 Resolution Proposals for UBCM consideration • Laura Benson, Director of Corporate Administration 4.2 Fire Department Update • Howard Exner, Fire Chief 5. CORRESPONDENCE 5.1 Upcoming Events -Nil I ~
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City of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES April 16, 2019 The minutes of the meeting held on April 16, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. in Blaney Room of City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC for the purpose of transacting regular City business. PRESENT Elected Officials Mayor M. Morden Councillor J. Dueck Councillor Duncan Councillor C. Meadus Councillor G. Robson Councillor R. Svendsen Councillor A. Yousef Appointed Staff K. Swift, Acting Chief Administrative Officer F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works & Development Services D. Boag, Acting General Manager Parks, Recreation & Culture L. Benson, Director of Corporate Administration Other Staff as Required C. Crabtree, Chief Information Officer S. Cote-Rolvink, Chief Building Official T. Thompson, Chief Financial Officer C. Carter, Director of Planning B. Elliott, Manager of Community Planning A. Bowden, Planner 1, Community Planning B. Livingstone, Business Retention and Expansion Officer D. Pollock, Municipal Engineer Note: These Minutes are posted on the City website at mapleridge.ca/AgendaCenter/ Video of the meeting is posted at http://media.mapleridge.ca/Mediasite/Showcase 1. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA R/2019-229 It was moved and seconded That the April 16, 2019 Council Workshop Agenda be approved as circulated. CARRIED 2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 2.1 Minutes of the April 2, 2019 and April 9, 2019 Council Workshop Meetings R/2019-230 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the April 2, 2019 and April 9, 2019 Council Workshop Meetings be adopted. CARRIED
Council Workshop Minutes April 16, 2019 Page 2 of 3 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS 4.1 Open Government Portal Development Tracking -Presentation C. Crabtree, Chief Information Officer, provided Council with a demonstration of several of the City's Open Government Portal tools for the public, highlighting the context-specific enhancements that will be launched later this year. This included enhancements to the Development Tracking tool, introduction of a Hand Holder wizard application for making applications, and the addition of building inspections to the What's Happening Around Me app. Building permit history is also now available, along with the Building Department's daily inspection schedule available to the public. She noted that the ability for citizens to book their own inspections online will be coming soon. She answered questions from Council. 4.2 Commercial and Industrial Strategy -Employment Lands Update Staff report dated April 16, 2019 providing information on Commercial and Industrial Strategy -Employment Lands Update. A. Bowden provided a presentation. In response to questions from Council, B. Elliott, B. Livingstone and D. Pollock provided additional information. Council provided feedback on the strategy. Note: Councillor Robson left the meeting at 3:10 and returned at 3:12 during the verbal update. 4.3 Employment Land Use Suitability Assessment: Yennadon Lands Staff report dated April 16, 2019 recommending that the report titled "Employment Land Use Suitability Assessment: Yennadon Lands" be forwarded to the next Council Meeting. B. Elliott provided a presentation and responded to questions from Council. Mayor and Council provided feedback on the proposed redesignation process and consultation strategy. Note: Councillor Duncan left the meeting at 4:03 and returned at 4:07 during the presentation.