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City of Maple Ridge
AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Agricultural Ad visory Committee, held in the Blaney Room,
at Maple Ridge Municipal Hall on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 7:00 pm.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Margaret Daskis, Chair
Jennifer Zickerman
Bill Hardy
Al Kozak
Candace Gordon
Ian Brooks
Stephanie Jam es, Vice-Chai r
Lorraine Bates
Coun cillor Speirs
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Siobhan Murphy
Sunny Schiller
Lisa Grant
REGRETS/ABSENTS
Kimberley Lauzon
Tony Pellet
Chris Zabek
1. CALL TO ORDER
Community at Large
Agricultural Sector
Member at Large
Agricultural Sector
Haney Farmers Market Society
Member at Large
Equestrian Agricultu ral Sector
Agricultural Fair Board
City of Maple Ridge
Staff Liaison / Planner 2
Committee Clerk
Planning
Member at Large
Agricultural Land Commission
Regional Agrologist, Ministry of Agriculture & Lands
There being a quorum present the Chair called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. Ms.
Daskis introduced Lisa Grant, who recently joined the Planning Department and will be
transitioning into the Staff Liaison role over the next few months.
2. AGENDA ADOPTION
R16-009
It was moved and seconded
That the Agenda be amended to add Item 4.6 Agriculture Award for Local Governments
and be adopted as amended.
CARRIED
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3. MINUTE ADOPTION
R16-010
It was moved and seconded
That the Minutes of March 24, 2016 be adopted.
4. NEW BUSINESS
4.1 True North Fraser website
CARRIED
The Staff Liaison reported she had contacted the design firm that originally
created the True North Fraser website. Copies of the logo and other materials
have been obtained and filed.
R16-011
It was moved and seconded
That the AAC administer the True North Fraser program on an interim basis until the
branding process is complete.
DEFEATED
Margaret Daskis, Jennifer Zickerman, Bill Hardy, Al Kozak, Lorraine Bates, Ian Brooks,
Stephanie James, Candace Gordon -OPPOSED
\ J R16-012
It was moved and seconded
That a subcommittee be struck to review the work of the True North Fraser brand and
program and move it forward.
CARRIED
Bill Hardy, Jennifer Zickerman, Stephanie James, and Margaret Daskis
volunteered to serve on the True North Fraser subcommittee. It was suggested
the subcommittee liaise with Lino Siracusa, Economic Development Manager.
4.2 Draft Funding Requests Application Form
A draft application was provided by the Staff Liaison and was reviewed by the
Committee.
4.3 Invitation to Pitt Meadows AAC -Joint Meeting
It was decided to setup a joint PM MR AAC meeting in late June. Bill Hardy offered
to host a barbeque. The Staff Liaison will contact the PM AAC to schedule.
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4.4 Potential Fall Speakers
The Chair suggested inviting Mike Manion as a delegation to a fall meeting. Mr.
Manion is involved in agriculture technology. Suggestions for future speakers
were discussed.
4.5 Exploring using Municipal Lots for Community Gardens
The Staff Liaison provided information on the setup of community gardens on
municipal property. It was suggested that Dave Speers, Recreation Coordinator,
be invited to speak at a future meeting to provide information on the setup of the
existing the Intergenerational Garden and to communicate the support of MC for
the establishment of more gardens.
4.6 Agriculture Award for Local Governments
Information was provided on a newly announced provincial award for local
governments that support growing local. The Staff Liaison will investigate the
criteria required for the award and report to a future meeting.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1 Report to Council -Wonky Produce Advocacy Request
Stephanie James provided information on her recent discussion with a local farmer
regarding getting less than perfect, "wonky" produce accepted for sale by major
grocery stores. After discussion it was decided MC will focus on educating the public
about using wonky produce.
5.2 Metro Vancouver MC Update
The Chair reported on the latest Metro Vancouver MC. A Water Forum is planned for
November. Ms. Daskis will bring back a report from Metro Vancouver MC in regards
to municipal water pricing to the next meeting.
5.3 Food Garden Contest
Plans for the 2016 Food Garden Contest were discussed, including the suggestion of
finding an outside judge. Judging is done in August. The Staff Liaison will request an
updated poster from Communications.
5.4 Kwantlen Project Update
The Staff Liaison reported Kwantlen will have update available in September.
6. SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS
6.1 Golden Harvest 2016 Subcommittee Update
October 16th has been set as the date for Golden Harvest 2016. The coordinator job
description is ready to be advertised. Subcommittee membership was confirmed as
Candace Gordon, Lorraine Bates and the Staff Liaison.
6.2 Education Subcommittee
Al Kozak provided an update on the upcoming agriculture education event planned
for June 9th. Confirmed speakers for the event include Chris Zabek, Ministry of
Agriculture and Lands and Al Kozak.
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7. CORRESPONDENCE
8. ROUNDTABLE
Committee members introduced themselves to Ms. Grant and provided roundtable updates.
The Staff Liaison reported the Albion Flats Area Plan is being updated for Council's review.
9. QUESTION PERIOD
10. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved and seconded
That the meeting be adjourned at 9:31 pm.
Chair
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