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COUNCIL WORKSHOP
July 20, 2009
The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on July 20, 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 M. Morden
Councillor C. Speirs
ABSENT
Councillor L. King
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. Ma rlo, Manager of Legislative Services
A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary
Other Staff as Required
J. Pickering, Director of Planning
D. Hall, Planner
J. Bergmann, Research Technician
J. Bastaja, Chief Information Officer
T. Fryer, Acting Municipal Engineer
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 with the following additions:
4.5 Street Closures -McIntosh and Fraser
4.6 Council Workshop Meeting Schedule Review
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2. MINUTES
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Minutes
July 6, 2009
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of July 6,
2009 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL
3.1 RCMP Introduction of New Members -Superintendent Dave Walsh
Superintendent Walsh introduced Superintendent introduced Constable
Shaw, Constable Henley and Operations Officer Lynch.
He advised that a contingent of RCMP officers in the Lower Mainland is on
standby to assist with the fire situation in Kelowna if required.
Note: Item 3.2 was dealt with after Item 4.3
3.2 Port Authority Presentation (10:30 -10:45 a.m.)
-Tom Corsie, Vice President Infrastructure Development
-Mark Erdman, Senior Manager, Provincial and Municipal Affairs
Mr. Corsie provided a brief update on recent activities of the Port Authority.
4 . UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
Note: Item 4.1 was dealt with prior to Item 3.2
4.1 Maple Ridge Agricultural Plan -Phase 3 Report
-Darrell Zbeetnoff, Zbeetnoff Agro-Environmental Consulting
The Director of Planning outlined the history leading to the development of the
draft agricultural plan.
Mr. Zbeetnoff provided a PowerPoint presentation which outlined the
background, phases and guiding principles for the agricultural plan . He also
highlighted the vision for agriculture in Maple Ridge for 2030 and worked
through key issues and goals of the plan.
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The Director of Planning advised that the Agricultural Advisory Committee
committed to a goal of presenting the final agricultural plan to Council in
September 2009, therefore, the draft is being presented at Workshop and an
open house is planned for Monday, July 27, 2009. She also advised that a
draft version of the plan has been available on the District website since June.
The Planner advised on the procedures of the public open house and how
public feedback will be incorporated. She also advised on the invitation
process for stakeholder meetings during the development of the draft plan.
The Director of Planning advised that staff reports leading up to the draft
agricultural plan as well as terms for reference will be provided to Council.
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Maple Ridge
Agricultural Plan It was moved and seconded
That the draft Maple Ridge Agricultural Plan be presented at a
Public Open House on Monday, July 27, 2009 subject to
having the opportunity to have further public meetings.
CARRIED
Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED
Note: Item 4.2 was dealt with following recess
4.2 Discussion of 201 Street Residents' Concerns
Mayor Daykin reviewed a letter to be forwarded to Mr. Tom Prendergast, CEO
of Translink regarding 201 Street Residents.
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201 Street
Residents It was moved and seconded
That the letter as read by Mayor Daykin regarding concerns of
the residents of 201 Street be sent to Translink.
CARRIED
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4.3 Business Class Property Taxation
Staff report dated July 15, 2009 providing information on the tax rate
assessed to Business Other, Class 6 properties.
The General Manager, Corporate and Financial Services reviewed the report.
Note: The meeting was recessed at 10:42 a.m. and reconvened at 2:35 p.m.
4.4 Registering as a Non-Dominant Carrier
Staff report dated July 8, 2009 recommending that the Corporate Officer be
authorized to initiate proceedings to register the District of Maple Ridge with
the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission as a Non-Dominant
Carrier.
The Chief Information Officer reviewed the report. He provided an explanation
of the necessity for registering as a Non-Dominant Carrier.
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Non-Dominant
Carrier Registration It was moved and seconded
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to initiate registration
proceedings with the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission as a Non-Dominant Carrier.
CARRIED
4.5 Street Closures -McIntosh and Fraser
The Manager of Corporate and Development Engineering advised on a
request from the Emerald Pig Theatrical Group for municipal street closures.
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Municipal Street
Closures It was moved and seconded
That the closure of Fraser Street from Dewdney Trunk Road to
McIntosh Avenue and closure of the egress from the
underground parking to McIntosh Avenue be authorized for the
Emerald Pig Theatrical Group on Thursday, July 23, 2009,
Friday, July 24, 2009 and Saturday, July 25, 2009 from 6:30
p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and on Sunday, July 26, 2009 from 12:30
p.m. to 4:30 p.m., provided the following conditions are met by
the organizers:
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1. Provide all necessary traffic controls, parking and
emergency access acceptable to the RCMP and the
District of Maple Ridge (the District);
2. Notify the local Fire Department and Ambulance Services
of the event;
3. Notify all surrounding businesses and residents of the
event;
4. Maintain access for emergency services to the effected
areas at all times;
5. Hold and save harmless the District from and against all
claims, and damages arising out of or in any way
connected with the event;
6. Provide direction, using verbal and written instruction, to
all drivers regarding vehicular access to drop-off facilities
at the Leisure Centre or the Arts Centre.
CARRIED
4.6 Council Workshop Meeting Schedule Review
A change in the scheduling of Council Workshops to allow for meetings to be
held every Monday was discussed. It was agreed that the discussion be
revisited following Council's summer break.
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Council Workshop
Meeting Schedule
Review
It was moved and seconded
That Council Workshop Meetings be held every Monday for the
balance of 2009.
DEFERRED
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5. CORRESPONDENCE
5.1 Province of British Columbia, Office of the Premier -UBCM Convention
Letter dated July 8, 2009 from Gordon Campbell, Premier, Province of British
Columbia providing information on the submission of requests for meetings
with Ministers during the UBCM convention.
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UBCM Convention
Meetings with
Ministers
It was moved and seconded
That the letter dated July 8, 2009 from Gordon Campbell,
Premier, Province of British Columbia be received and no
further action taken.
5.2 Cat Ownership and Licencing
E-mail dated June 24, 2009 pertaining to the licencing of cats.
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Cat Ownership
And Licencing It was moved and seconded
That the e-mail dated June 24, 2009 regarding the licencing of
cats be referred to staff for preparation of a report for
discussion at Business Planning.
CARRIED
6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL -Nil
7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT-Nil
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8. ADJOURNMENT -3:23 p.m.
Certified Correct
C. Marlo, Corporate Officer