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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
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■ 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