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Home My WebLink About2008-01-21 Adopted Council Workshop Minutes.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP January 21, 2008 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on January 21, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. in the Blaney Room of the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia for the purpose of transacting regular Municipal business. PRESENT Elected Officials Mayor G. Robson Councillor E. Daykin Councillor J. Dueck Councillor A. Hogarth Councillor L. King Councillor C. Speirs ABSENT Councillor K. Stewart GUESTS B. Massey, BIA K. Chiu, Caring Place Appointed Staff J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer M. Murray, General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation Services P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development Services J. Leeburn, Executive Director C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required L. Benson, Manager of Sustainability and Corporate Planning G. Manson, Manager of Communication B. McDonald, Director of Licences, Permits & Bylaws D. Hall , Planner Note: These Minutes are also posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The agenda was adopted with the following additions: 4.5 Supported Housing Tour 4.6 Letter of Appreciation for Pat Jacobsen 4 .7 Acknowledgment for Councillor Janis Elkerton, City of Pitt Meadows 4.8 15 Person Passenger Van Update Council Workshop Minutes January 21, 2008 Page 2 of 7 2. MINUTES R/08-001 Minutes It was moved and seconded December 17, 2007 That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of December 17, 2007 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS 4.1 Good Neighbour Agreement (Caring Place Ministries) -Bob Masse, DC, Safety and Security Committee, Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association and Captain Kathie Chiu, Caring Place Executive Di rector Letter dated January 16, 2008 from Bob Masse, DC, Safety and Security Committee, Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association providing background information on the attached Good Neighbour Agreement. Mr. Masse and Captain Chiu reviewed the draft of the Good Neighbour Agreement between the Caring Place, the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association, the RCMP and the District of Maple Ridge. R/08-002 Caring Place Good Neighbour Agreement ACTION REQUIRED It was moved and seconded That the Mayor be authorized to sign the Good Neighbour Agreement between the District of Maple Ridge, Caring Place Ministries, the RCMP and the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association. CARRIED That information pertaining to the Good Neighbour Agreement be circulated to Maple Ridge MLA's. Council Workshop Minutes January 21, 2008 Page 3 of 7 4.2 Consideration of the BC Climate Action Charter Staff report dated January 16, 2008 recommending that the BC Climate Action Charter be authorized on behalf of the District of Maple Ridge, that an addendum be submitted stating the District's sustainability initiatives and 2008 sustainability workplan and further that staff be directed to apply for grant funding. The Manager of Sustainability and Corporate Planning reviewed the report. R/08-003 BC Climate Action Charter R/08-004 BC Climate Action Charter Amendment DEFEATED It was moved and seconded That the Mayor and Corporate Officer be authorized to sign the British Columbia Climate Action Charter on behalf of the District of Maple Ridge; and further That an addendum to the Charter be submitted, stating (1) the District's sustainability initiatives undertaken to date that relate to climate change, and (2) the endorsed 2008 sustainability workplan; and further That staff be directed to apply for grant funding to complete an analysis of corporate and community energy usage and cost. It was moved and seconded That the resolution be amended to include, after the word cost, the clause"; and further, should the BC Climate Action Charter become legally binding through legislation, an opportunity will be provided to allow the municipality to initiate a public process." AMENDMENT DEFEATED Mayor Robson, Councillor Daykin, Councillor King and Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED MOTION CARRIED Councillor Hogarth and Councillor Dueck -OPPOSED Council Workshop Minutes January 21, 2008 Page 4 of 7 4.3 2008 Assessment Review Staff report dated January 11, 2007 providing information on property assessment changes throughout the municipality and the impact on individual areas. The Manager of Revenue and Collections gave a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the 2008 Preliminary Assessment Analysis. She advised that final assessment numbers will be provided to the District on March 31, 2008. R/08-005 2008 Assessment Review It was moved and seconded That the staff report dated January 16, 2007 providing a 2008 Preliminary Assessment Review be received for information. CARRIED 4.4 Cellular Antenna, 21311 Lougheed Highway Staff report dated January 15, 2007 providing information on an application by Bell Mobility to install a monopole for wireless communications. The General Manager, Public Works and Development Services advised that applications for wireless communication towers are approved and regulated federally through an Industry Canada process. A public process is undertaken and the application is therefore brought before Council for comment. He reported that objections from the municipality can be forwarded to Industry Canada. R/08-006 Bell Canada Cellular Antenna Application It was moved and seconded That the staff report dated January 15, 2008, titled "Cellular Antenna, 21311 Lougheed Highway" be received for information CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes January 21, 2008 Page 5 of 7 R/08-007 Bell Canada Cellular Antenna Application It was moved and seconded That a letter be sent to Industry Canada drawing attention to the need for improvements to the aesthetics of the proposed monopole, possible health effects and potential interference of microwaves from the cellular antenna with Maple Ridge Hospital equipment. CARRIED 4.5 Supported Housing Tour Councillor King requested that a tour of social housing facilities for Council members, Social Planning Committee members and interested staff members be organized. ACTION REQUIRED Staff is to organize a tour of social housing facilities for Councillors, members of the Social Planning Committee and interested staff. 4.6 Letter of Appreciation for Pat Jacobsen Councillor King requested that a letter of appreciation be forwarded to Pat Jacobsen, who gave notice of her resignation as the Chief Executive Officer of Translink. R/08-008 Letter of Appreciation It was moved and seconded That a letter be forwarded to Pat Jacobsen, CEO, Translink, expressing appreciation for work done during her tenure. CARRIED 4.7 Acknowledgment for Councillor Janis Elkerton, City of Pitt Meadows Councillor King commented on the retirement of Councillor Janis Elkerton, City of Pitt Meadows and requested that acknowledgement of her service to the community be sent to Ms. Elkerton. Council Workshop Minutes January 21, 2008 Page 6 of 7 R/08-009 Acknowledgement It was moved and seconded That a letter or card be forwarded to Ms. Janis Elkerton, City of Pitt Meadows Councillor, acknowledging her years of service to the community. CARRIED 4.8 District Use of 15 Person Passenger Vans The General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation Services advised that the District is suspending use of its 15 person passenger vans and is awaiting outcomes of reviews regarding these vehicles prior to proceeding further. He also advised that cars are being used as alternative transportation method. 5. CORRESPONDENCE 5.1 Innovative Environmental Policies and Practices -Metro Vancouver Letter dated December 13, 2007 from Lois E. Jackson , Chair, Metro Vancouver Board, inviting municipalities to submit up to four recent achievements demonstrating environmental excellence. R/08-010 Environmental Policies and Practices It was moved and seconded That the letter from Lois E. Jackson, Chair, Metro Vancouver dated December 13, 2007 regarding Innovative Environmental Policies and Practices be received and referred to staff. CARRIED 6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL -Nil 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT-Nil Council Workshop Minutes January 21, 2008 Page 7 of 7 8. ADJOURNMENT -11:52 p.m. Certified Correct C. Marlo, Corporate Officer