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COUNCIL WORKSHOP
December 15, 2008
The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on December 15, 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 E. Daykin
Councillor C. Ashlie
Councillor J. Dueck
Councillor A. Hogarth
Councillor L. King
Councillor M. Morden
Councillor C. Speirs
GUEST
M. Wuensche
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
D. Spence, Fire Chief/Director of Safety
P. Frederick, Recreation Coordinator/Staff Liaison
Note: These Minutes are posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca
1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was adopted as circulated.
2. MINUTES
R/08-485
Minutes It was moved and seconded
November 17, 2008
That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of
November 17, 2008 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
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December 17, 2008
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3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil
4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
4.1 Heavy Rescue Apparatus Replacement
Staff report dated December 15, 2008 recommending that the contract for
the construction of one heavy rescue apparatus with (Rocky Mountain
Phoenix) Rosenbauer of Lyons be rescinded and that the Corporate Officer be
authorized to execute a contract with Hub Fire Engines and Equipment Ltd.
The Fire Chief and Director of Safety reviewed the report, providing
background on the original contract award.
R/08-486
Award of Contract
Hub Fire Engines
& Equipment Ltd.
It was moved and seconded
That Resolution No. R/08-413 authorizing the execution of a
contract with (Rocky Mountain Phoenix) Rosenbauer of Lyons
be rescinded and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to
execute the contract with Hub Fire Engines and Equipment Ltd.
of Abbotsford, B.C. for a cost of $278,760 CDN plus taxes.
CARRIED
4.2 Universal Design Guidelines for Outdoor Spaces: Plan and Design for Choice
(UDG)
Staff report dated December 9, 2008 recommending that the attached
document "Universal Design Guidelines for Outdoor Spaces: Plan and Design
for Choice" be received for information.
Manfred Wuensche, member of the Municipal Advisory Committee on
Accessibility Issues reviewed the report and outlined the history of the
development of the "Universal Design Guidelines for Outdoor Spaces"
manual. He advised that copies of the booklet will be available in print and on
CD and that the committee is hoping to place the booklet on the internet.
The staff liaison advised that the Accessibility Committee members have
worked with other District departments and that the guidelines suggested in
the booklet do not replace BC Building Code and CSA standards but are
meant to work toward a higher standard.
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R/08-487
Universal Design
Guidelines for
Outdoor Spaces
It was moved and seconded
That the document titled 'Universal Design Guidelines for
Outdoor Spaces: Plan and Design for Choice' attached to the
staff report dated December 9, 2008 be received; and further
That the Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility Issues
provide an assessment and frame priorities based on the
guidelines in the document within three months.
CARRIED
4.3 Youth Justice & Advocacy Society Terms of Reference
Councillor Dueck requested input pertaining to the ex-officio representation by
Maple Ridge representatives on the Youth Justice and Advocacy Society
Board.
R/08-488
Youth Justice &
Advocacy Society
Representation
It was moved and seconded
That the District request that the Mayor or a representative of
Maple Ridge Council become a voting member of the Youth
Justice & Advocacy Society Board.
CARRIED
5. CORRESPONDENCE
5.1 Tap Water Campaign -Metro Vancouver
Letter dated November 4, 2008 from Lois E. Jackson, Chair, Metro Vancouver,
encouraging municipalities to adopt a declaration to phase out municipal use
of bottled water and promote the importance of municipal water.
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December 17, 2008
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R/08-489
Tap Water
Campaign It was moved and seconded
That the letter dated November 4, 2008 from Lois E. Jackson,
Metro Vancouver be received for information and no further
action be taken.
CARRIED
5.2 Gas Prices -City of Coquitlam, Office of the Mayor
Letter dated November 13, 2008 from Maxine Wilson, Mayor, City of
Coquitlam, requesting that the Provincial and Federal Governments review the
cost of gas prices at the pumps and advise why crude oil price decreases are
not passed on to consumers.
R/08-490
Gas Prices
It was moved and seconded
That the letter dated November 13, 2008 from Mayor Maxine
Wilson, City of Coquitlam be received for information and no
further action taken.
CARRIED
5.3 2009 Property Assessments -Union of British Columbia Municipalities
Memo dated November 18, 2008 from Chair Robert Hobson, President, Union
of British Columbia Municipalities, providing background and information on
the positions taken by UBCM in regard to Provincial legislation to allow a one-
year freeze on property assessment values in 2009.
R/08-491
2009 Property
Assessments It was moved and seconded
That the memo dated November 18, 2008 from Chair Robert
Hobson, President, Union of British Columbia Municipalities be
received for further information.
CARRIED
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5.4 Metal Theft -Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
Letter dated November 28, 2008 from John van Dongen, Solicitor General,
providing information on the Provincial Governments actions to address the
problem of metal theft and issuing an invitation for participation in a
presentation on the provincial metal theft strategy.
R/08-492
Metal Theft
It was moved and seconded
That the letter dated November 28, 2008 from John van
Dongen, Solicitor General, be received and that a request for
participation in a presentation be issued.
CARRIED
5.5 Regional Transportation Priorities -City of Port Moody
Letter dated December 4, 2008 from Mayor Joe Trasolini, City of Port Moody
addressing transportation issues within Northeast Sector communities,
enclosing last positions agreed upon by Northeast Sector Mayors pertaining to
the Murray-Clarke Connector and the Evergreen Line, a copy of a letter to
Premier Campbell and the Chamber of Commerce and requesting that Council
discuss the matter from both a municipal and regional perspective.
R/08-493
Regional
Transportation
Priorities
It was moved and seconded
That the letter dated December 4, 2008 from Mayor Joe
Trasolini, City of Port Moody be received and that the District's
position on transportation issues with the Northeast Sector
communities be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL -Nil
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7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT-Nil
8. ADJOURNMENT -11:23 a.m.
Certified Correct
C. Marlo, Corporate Officer
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