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COUNCIL WORKSHOP
June 1, 2009
The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on June 1, 2009 at 9:00 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
Appointed Staff
P. Gill, Acting Chief Administrative Officer
M. Murray, General Manager of Community Development,
Parks and Recreation Services
J. Leeburn, Executive Director
C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services
A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary
Other Staff as Required
C. Nolan, Manager of Accounting
S. Wheeler, Director of Community Services
G. Manson, Manager of Communications
S. Blue, Manager of Economic Development
Note: These Minutes are posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca
1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved as circulated.
2. MINUTES
R/09-268
Minutes
May 25, 2009
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of May 25,
2009 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
Council Workshop Minutes
June 1, 2009
Page 2 of 4
3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil
4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
4.1 Reserves
Staff report dated May 26, 2009 providing an overview of the District's
financial resources.
Note: Councillor Dueck left the meeting at 9:15 a.m. She returned at 9:28 a.m.
The Manager of Accounting gave a PowerPoint presentation which provided
details on District of Maple Ridge reserves in terms of accumulated surplus,
reserve funds, reserve accounts and restricted revenues.
Note: Councillor Morden left meeting at 9:37 a.m.
4.2 Endorsement of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) National
Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness
Staff report dated May 26, 2009 recommending that the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities (FCM) National Action Plan for Housing and
Homelessness be endorsed and that a letter of support be forwarded to the
FCM.
The Director of Community Services reviewed the report and the FCM action
plan. She advised that the Social Planning Committee has reviewed the plan
and is recommending endorsement.
Note: Councillor Morden returned to the meeting at 9:46 a.m.
R/09-269
FCM National Action
Plan -Housing and It was moved and seconded
Homelessness
That the recommendations set out in the report titled
"Sustaining the Momentum: Recommendations for a National
Action Plan on Housing and Homelessness" (attached) be
endorsed, and that a letter of support be forwarded to the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
CARRIED
Council Workshop Minutes
June 1, 2009
Page 3 of 4
R/09-270
FCM National Action
Plan -Housing and It was moved and seconded
Homelessness
R/09-271
Resolution to
R. Kamp, MP
That the Federation of Canadian Municipalities be requested
to review and update their targets annually as new information
becomes available; and further
That the Federation of Canadian Municipalities consider
accessibility issues in its housing research and
recommendations.
CARRIED
It was moved and seconded
That Resolution No. 270 be forwarded to Mr. Randy Kamp, MP
along with an accompanying letter.
CARRIED
4.3 Metro Vancouver Purchase to expand Blaney Bog
Councillor King suggested that Metro Vancouver be recognized publically for
the purchase of 23 hectares in Maple Ridge for the expansion of the Blaney
Bog Regional Park Reserve.
R/09-272
Purchase of land for
Expansion of Blaney It was moved and seconded
Bog Regional Park
That a letter be written to Metro Vancouver on behalf of Mayor
and Council expressing appreciation for the purchase of 23
hectares in Maple Ridge for the expansion of the Blaney Bog
Regional Park Reserve.
CARRIED
Council Workshop Minutes
June 1, 2009
Page 4 of 4
5. CORRESPONDENCE
5.1 IPEX Inc. -Protectionism in the United States
Letter dated May 19, 2009 requesting support at the Canadian Federation of
Municipalities 2009 Conference for a resolution addressing the effect of
American Protectionism on Canadian participation in US construction projects.
R/09-273
IPEX Inc.
US Protectionism It was moved and seconded
That the letter dated May 19, 2009 from IPEX Inc. be received
for information.
CARRIED
6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
6.1 Film Appreciation Day
Councillor Hogarth asked for information on Film Appreciation Day.
The Manager of Economic Development provided information on the
workshop sessions being held during the day.
7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT-Nil
8. ADJOURNMENT -10:27 a.m.
Certified Correct
C. Marlo, Corporate Officer