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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-10-06 Adopted Council Workshop Minutes.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP October 6, 2008 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on October 6, 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 Councillor K. Stewart 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 J. Pickering, Acting 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 G. Manson, Manager of Communications S. Blue, Manager of Economic Development A. Wood, Municipal Engineer R. Carmichael, Director of Engineering Operations T. Fryer, Manager of Corporate and Development Engineering Note: These Minutes are posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The agenda was approved with the following additions: 4.1 Electric Cars 4.2 November 10th Council Meetings 4.3 Stave Lake Road Plans 4.4 Rooming Houses 4.5 Clarification of Prioritization of Area Plans Council Workshop Minutes October 6, 2008 Page 2 of 5 2. MINUTES R/08-366 Minutes It was moved and seconded September 29, 2008 That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of September 29, 2008 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL 3.1 Golden Crossing Constructors Joint Venture Presentation -Ian McLeod, Director, Client Services, Karyo Edelman -Charles Firman, Deputy Project Manager, Bilfinger Berger Mr. Firman gave a PowerPoint presentation providing an update on the progress of the Golden Ears Bridge construction project. 3.2 Coast Mountain Bus Company -Craig Van Alstyne, Service Planner Translink-Teresa O'Reilly, Program Manager, Transit Planning Mr. Van Alstyne advised on recent route changes and proposed new routes for Maple Ridge. He addressed the issue of vandalism at the new Haney Place transit exchange. A summary of transit service changes in Pitt Meadows/ Maple Ridge from September 2004 to April 2009 was circulated Ms. O'Reilly advised on the timing of the development of area transit plans for Lower Mainland communities including Maple Ridge and explained the numerous factors to be taken into account prior to the development of such a plan. She acknowledged the impact the two new bridges will have and advised that a study of the impact will help TransLink respond better with transit. Council Workshop Minutes October 6, 2008 Page 3 of 5 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS 4.1 Pavement Cuts and Degradation Fees Staff report dated September 15, 2008 recommending amendment of Application Fees Bylaw No. 5949-2001 to charge a pavement degradation fee for utility cuts, the contribution of equivalent funds from the District projects and works towards the Right-of-Way Management Program and the initiation of discussions with utility companies operating in Maple Ridge to establish Right-of-Way agreements. The Municipal Engineer reviewed the report. R/08-367 Amendment of BL No. 5949-2001 It was moved and seconded 4.2 Electric Cars That staff be directed to amend Application Fees Bylaw No. 5949-2001 to charge a pavement degradation fee for utility cuts; and That District projects and works contribute equivalent funds towards the Right-of-Way Management Program for its cuts; and further That staff be directed to initiate discussions with the utility companies operating in the District to establish Right-of-Way agreements. CARRIED An e-mail dated October 6, 2008 from Denis Lang, Lang Motors, the Electric Car Company, was distributed at the meeting. R/08-368 Lang Motors Electric Car Company It was moved and seconded That the e-mail dated October 6, 2008 from Denis Lang, Lang Motors, the Electric Car Company be received for information and referred to staff for consideration at a future meeting. Council Workshop Min utes October 6, 2008 Page 4 of 5 4.3 November 10th Council Meetings Councillor Dueck requested that consideration be given to cancelling the Council meetings scheduled for November 10, 2008. R/08-369 November 10, 2008 Workshop It was moved and seconded That the Council Workshop and Closed Council meetings scheduled for November 10, 2008 be cancelled. CARRIED 4.4 Stave Lake Road Plans Mayor Robson advised of a Public Hearing in Mission on the use of Burma Road at the Stave Lake flats and encouraged interested council members to attend. Councillor King advised that the District of Mission will be holding a Public Hearing on the Silverdale Neighbourhood Plan and suggested that the District of Maple Ridge be aware of the impact of the plan on Maple Ridge. ACTION REQUIRED Staff is to notify Council of upcoming Public Hearings for the District of Mission. 4.5 Rooming Houses Mayor Robson advised that the District of Mission has passed a new bylaw regulating rooming houses similar to a bylaw passed by the City of Abbotsford. Council Workshop Minutes October 6, 2008 Page 5 of 5 R/08-370 Rooming Houses Bylaws It was moved and seconded That the Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws provide further information on the regulation of rooming houses as per the bylaws of District of Mission and the City of Abbotsford. CARRIED 4.6 Clarification of Prioritization of Area Plans The Director of Planning advised on the priority given in the Official Community Plan to the development of area plans. She indicated that development of an agricultural plan and a review of commercial industrial lands is required before proceeding with area plans. She also advised that a report on the 256th Street area will be brought before Council later in the month. 5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil 6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL -Nil 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT-Nil 8. ADJOURNMENT -12:06 pm G. Robson, Mayor Certified Correct C. Marlo, Corporate Officer