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City of Maple Ridge
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Economic Development Committee, held on-line via
ZOOM Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 5 pm
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Dominic Kotarski, Chair Community at Large
Camilla Brown Community at Large
Chrislana Gregory Community at Large
Al Hogarth Community at Large
Tom Meier Community at Large
Councillor Yousef City of Maple Ridge
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Wendy Dupley Staff Liaison / Director, Economic Development
Karen Hansen Administrative Assistant, Economic Development
REGRETS/ABSENTS
James Zelinski Community at Large
Bruce Livingstone Business Retention and Expansion Officer, Economic
Development
1. CALL TO ORDER
There being a quorum present the Chair called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm
2. AGENDA ADOPTION
R20-10
It was moved and seconded
That the Agenda of September 10, 2020 be adopted.
CARRIED
3. MINUTE ADOPTION
R20-11
It was moved and seconded
That the Minutes of July 15, 2020 be adopted.
CARRIED
EDC Minutes
September 10, 2020 Page 2 of 3
4. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4.1 Intelligent Communities Forum:
Ms. Dupley referred to the press release (attached to agenda package) for the
Intelligent Communities Forum that will be taking place in February of 2021 in
partnership with ICF and the Township of Langley. The EDC members could help to
spread the word about the event and provide assistance with seeking sponsorship.
4.2 Site Selector Tool:
Ms. Dupley reported that the City’s IT department has agreed on a GIS product and
will support the recommendation of leasing the product for the use of the Economic
Development Department.
5. STAFF LIAISON UPDATE
5.1 Other Departments/Status of the OCP, Property rezoning list, Streamlining business
licencing with file managers
In response to the query from the committee regarding the status of the OCP,
whether there is a list of potential properties up for rezoning and the possibility of
putting into place a system whereby a file manager would be assigned to each
incoming business license, Ms. Dupley researched the answers from the appropriate
City departments and reported back to the committee.
5.2 Tourism:
Kathryn Baird shared a PowerPoint presentation highlighting some of the activities
undertaken by the Tourism Department this year.
5.3 Community Leaders Event:
Ms. Dupley reported on the upcoming Community Leaders event that is scheduled to
take place on October 14. This will be done in virtual format this year in order to
provide a safe venue for everyone. The plan is to include the local MLAs, the MP and
Mayor Morden.
5.4 Business Walk:
The Economic Development Department along with members of Mayor and Council,
the DMRBIA and the Chamber of Commerce and other individuals will be reaching
out to local businesses “virtually” with a questionnaire. Last year, this exercise was
completed in the downtown core only but this year will be expanded to include
businesses in other areas of Maple Ridge.
5.5 Economic Development Strategy:
Ms. Dupley explained that she is hopeful the work on the Economic Development
Strategy will be included in the 2021 work plan.
EDC Minutes
September 10, 2020 Page 3 of 3
6. DISCUSSION RE FUTURE ENDEAVOURS FOR EDC
R20-12
It was moved and seconded
That a task force be created that will make recommendations on business friendliness and
economic development to improve communication and expediency within City Hall while
working within Council’s Strategic Plan.
CARRIED
R20-13
It was moved and seconded
That a recommendation is made to Maple Ridge Council to extend the expanded patio
program indefinitely, and further direct staff to authorize the winterization of patios on city
property through the use of tents, louvered roofs, and heaters.
CARRIED
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:02 pm.
Chair, Dominic Kotarski
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