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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-06-16 Adopted Special Council Meeting Minutes.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING June 16, 2009 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Meeting held on June 16, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia for the purpose of transacting regular Municipal business. PRESENT Elected Officials Mayor E. Daykin Councillor C. Ashlie Councillor J. Dueck Councillor A. Hogarth Councillor L. King Councillor M. Morden Councillor C. Speirs Appointed Staff J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development Services J. Pickering, Director of Planning C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary 1. CALL TO ORDER -2:00 p.m. Mayor Daykin called the meeting to order. 2. DISCUSSION OF DRAFT METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL GROWTH STRATEGY ISSUES -J. CARLINE, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, METRO VANCOUVER Mr. Carline gave a PowerPoint presentation which addressed the goals of the Regional Growth Strategy and provided an overview of the implementation mechanisms and processes. Mayor Daykin advised that the key issues for discussion as raised by Maple Ridge Council included: ■ Process for updating population and demographic projections; ■ Clarification of governance options and comments at a Regional Growth Strategy public session at ECRA suggesting a move to more regional control; ■ Status of green zone; ■ Clarification of rural and urban designations; and Council Minutes June 16, 2009 Page 2 of 2 ■ Public input opportunities into the Regional Growth Strategy before finalizing. Mr. Carline reviewed and responded to questions and concerns raised on each issue. He described the dispute resolution process which can be undertaken should any municipalities not agree with the terms of the regional growth strategy plan. 3. ADJOURN -8:47 p.m. Certified Correct C. Marlo, Corporate Officer