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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA – REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, March 9, 2023 at 4:00 pm
Meeting Access Information
Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDC) meetings are held in a hybrid format. Members of the EDC
and the public are asked to join the meeting in-person in the Blaney Room at Maple Ridge City Hall or remotely
using the following access information:
Join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone
https://mapleridge-ca.zoom.us/j/83498852993
Or join the meeting using your phone
Dial: 1-778-907-2071 Meeting ID: 834 9885 2993
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES – October 6, 2022
4.DELEGATIONS – NIL
5.NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
Welcome/Member Introductions
Advisory Committee Overview
Chair and Vice Chair Selection
2023 Meeting Schedule
2023 Draft EDC Work Plan
6.LIAISON UPDATES
6.1 Staff Liaison
6.2 Council Liaison
7.TASK FORCE UPDATES
8.QUESTION PERIOD
9.ROUNDTABLE
10.ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting: May 31, 2023
Agenda Items Submission Deadline: May 17, 2023
QUESTION PERIOD
Question Period provides the public with the opportunity to ask questions or make comments on subjects
that are of concern to them. Each person will be given 2 minutes to speak.
Up to ten minutes in total is allotted for Question Period.
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City of Maple Ridge
Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
October 6, 2022
The Minutes of the Regular Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting held via Zoom
teleconference and hosted in the Blaney Room at Maple Ridge City Hall on October 6, 2022 at 4:00
pm.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Councillor Ahmed Yousef Council Liaison
Mehdi Vezvaei, Chair Member at Large
Lilian Kan Member at Large
Craig Fewer Member at Large
Donna Telep Business Improvement Association Representative
Al Hogarth Camber of Commerce Representative
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Tyler Westover Director of Economic Development & Staff Liaison
Karen Hansen Administrative Assistant – Economic Development
Arsh Dhillon Committee Clerk
ABSENT
Elliot Markillie, Vice Chair Member at Large
1.CALL TO ORDER – 4:08 pm
2.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2022-EDC-008
It was moved and seconded
That the October 6, 2022 Economic Development Advisory Committee agenda be approved
as circulated.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3.ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES – NIL
4.DELEGATIONS – NIL
5.NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1. Welcome/Staff Introductions
Committee members and City staff introduced themselves to the group.
5.2. Committee Membership Review
A. Dhillon, Committee Clerk, provided an update on the Economic Development Advisory
Committee recruitment process and progress.
Note: A. Hogarth joined the meeting at 4:26 pm.
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5.3. 2023 Work Plan
T.Westover, Staff Liaison, facilitated a discussion on the draft 2023 Work Plan. Committee
members provided their recommendations and feedback. A revised copy of the 2023 Work
Plan will be provided at the next Economic Development Advisory Committee regular meeting.
5.4. October 27, 2022 EDC Meeting Rescheduling
City staff suggested rescheduling the October 27, 2022 Economic Development Advisory
Committee regular meeting. A. Dhillon, Committee Clerk, will provide Committee members
alternative meeting dates via email.
6.LIAISON UPDATES
6.1. Staff Liaison
T. Westover provided an update on the following:
•Economic Strategy for the City of Maple Ridge
6.2. Council Liaison
Councillor Yousef provided an update on the following:
•Last meeting with the Economic Development Advisory Committee as the Council
Liaison for 2022
•2022 Municipal Election
Note: L. Kan left the meeting at 5:19 pm.
7.TASK FORCE UPDATES – NIL
8.QUESTION PERIOD FOR THE PUBLIC – NIL
9.ROUNDTABLE
Committee members shared relevant information about activities and events related to
economic development.
10.ADJOURNMENT – 5:34 pm
The next regular meeting of the Economic Development Advisory Committee is to be
determined.
Mehdi Vezvaei, Chair
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Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDC)
TO: Committee Members MEETING:March 9, 2023
FROM: Committee Clerk
SUBJECT: Chair and Vice Chair Selection
BACKGROUND:
The goal of the Chairperson is to ensure that the Committee functions properly, that there is full
participation during meetings, that all relevant matters are discussed, and that effective decisions are
made and carried out.
There are three main spheres that the Chairperson has to manage:
•Assisting with the planning of meetings
•Running the meetings
•Ensuring that the Committee is achieving its goals
The Committee Clerk will chair the meeting as the Acting Chair until a new Chair is appointed or for the
duration of the meeting. During the meeting, the floor will be opened for Committee members to
nominate fellow members for the position of Chair and Vice Chair. In order for their name to stand, an
individual must accept the nomination.
If there are multiple nominations and nominees willing to serve, voting will be done through ballots. If
a Committee member is participating virtually, voting will be done virtually via Zoom. The Committee
member will send a private Zoom chat message to the Committee Clerk with their vote. The Committee
Clerk will compile all the votes and provide the results to the Committee.
The Committee Clerk will then ask if any member would like to put forward a motion that the selected
individual be appointed as Chair or Vice Chair for 2023. Once the Chair and Vice Chair have been
appointed, the meeting can be turned over to the appointed Chair or the Committee Clerk can continue
as the Acting Chair for the remainder of the meeting with approval from the newly elected Chair.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
That _____________be appointed as Chair of the Economic Development Advisory Committee for
2023.
That be appointed as Vice Chair of the Economic Development Advisory
Committee for 2023.
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Committee:Meeting Time/ Location:
Economic Develop Advisory Committee (EDC)
Meeting Schedule:
Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 4:00 PM
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 4:00 PM
Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 4:00 PM
Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 4:00 PM
4:00 pm - Zoom OR Blaney Room, Maple Ridge City Hall
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Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDC)
TO: Committee Members MEETING:March 9, 2023
FROM: Staff Liaison
SUBJECT: EDC Draft 2023 Work Plan
Overview:
To advise council on matters relating to the long term economic hath of the community. The Economic
Development Committee (EDC) is focused on the retention and expansion of existing businesses and
attracting new industrial and commercial investment to create high value, local jobs. In coordination
with the Economic Development Office, the Economic Development Committee May:
1.Advise Council on matters related to strengthening our economy;
2.Provide strategic input for consideration of Council; and
3.Act as an ambassador, profiling economic opportunities in Maple Ridge.
2023 Topics/focus areas:
1.Broadband as an enabler - determine actions that can be taken to ensure there is
an opportunity to expand/extend/bolster broadband in Maple Ridge –
a.Timeframe: Begin Q3 2023; target Q3 2023 (Multiyear project)
b.Outcome: Resolution/Motion in Minutes noting the position of the
Committee. overall administrative measures may include: Increased access
to competitive upload and download speeds for internet; Establishing
baseline data required for action in future years
2.Film Cluster Development –
a.Timeframe: Work to begin Q2 2023 - Target Q4 2023 (May include support
from PRC)
b.Outcome: Resolution / Motion in Minutes noting support and opportunity for
Cluster Development in Maple Ridge for Film. Administrative measures may
include: Awareness of Maple Ridge as a viable location for feature film
production (create baseline), increased creative arts industry investment
(create baseline and track ongoing).
3.Create opportunities for labour attraction, workforce development and connection to
local businesses needing skilled or specialized labour.
a.Timeframe: Begin work Q 3 2023 - Q4 2023 (May include support from
Comms and Strategic Development
b.Outcome: Resolution/motion in Minutes supporting post-secondary
expansion into Maple Ridge to meet the needs of the local business
community. Administrative measures may include: Local businesses are
aware of the skills within the community and can readily access staff / labour
within reason. Work BC and Maple Ridge provide information consistently
and increase the awareness of employment opportunities and challenges
with the Province of British Columbia
Note: Removal of Investigation into Blue Clay; Business Walks – refocus of committee priority and
admin functions respectively. 5.5
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