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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-11-23 Adopted Council Workshop Minutes.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP November 23, 2009 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on November 23, 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 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 S. Blue, Manager of Economic Development D. Spence, Fire Chief/Director of Safety P. Grootendorst, Fire Chief/Director of Operations A. Wood, Municipal Engineer T. Thompson, Manager of Financial Planning D. Boag, Director of Parks and Facilities 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. Council Workshop Minutes November 23, 2009 Page 2 of 4 2. MINUTES R/09-458 Minutes November 16, 2009 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of November 16, 2009 be adopted with the following amendment: That Resolution R/09-455 read "That Council reaffirm that staff proceed with developing a draft environmental management strategy." CARRIED 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL 3.1 Ambulance Response Protocols Presentation -Buck Black, Superintendent, BC Ambulance Service Superintendent Black gave a PowerPoint presentation which reviewed the services provided by the BC Ambulance Services, local resources, call volumes and community involvement through education and training programs. 3.2 North Alouette Water Licences -Julia Berardinucci, Ministry of Environment -Bruce Clark, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Ms. Berardinucci provided information on the responsibilities of the Ministry of Environment and on the Water Act, the legislation governing the issuance of water licences. Ms. Berardinucci also advised on the how the Fisheries Act works in conjunction with the Water Act. She addressed the situation pertaining to the unlicensed removal of water from the North Alouette River in Pitt Meadows to irrigate a cranberry farm. Mr. Clark provided information as to the responsibilities of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Council Workshop Minutes November 23, 2009 Page 3 of 4 3.3 Metro Vancouver "Experience the Fraser Presentation" -Wendy Dadalt, Experience the Fraser Inter-Regional Project Coordinator, Metro Vancouver Regional Parks -Director Gail Martin, Chair, Metro Vancouver Parks Committee Ms. Martin gave a PowerPoint presentation which provided details of the Lower Fraser River Corridor project to enhance Fraser River water frontage though a partnership between the provincial government, Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Regional District. She advised that the Director of Parks and Facilities will be the staff contact for the District of Maple Ridge. Note: Councillor Dueck left the meeting at 10:46 a.m. 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS 4.1 2009 Capital Program Status The Municipal Engineer gave a PowerPoint presentation which provided an update on the 2009 capital projects. The General Manager, Corporate and Financial Services advised on the methodology prescribed to dedicate funds to specific projects. The Manager of Financial Planning spoke to the use of, and investment of, development cost charges. 4.2 2010 Council Meeting Schedule Staff report dated November 17, 2009 recommending adoption of the 2010 Council Meeting Schedule as presented. R/09-460 2010 Council Meeting Schedule R/09-461 2010 Council Meeting Schedule It was moved and seconded That the 2010 Council meeting schedule attached to the staff report dated November 17, 2009 be adopted. It was moved and seconded That Resolution R/09-461 be tabled to the November 24, 2009 Council Meeting. CARRIED Councillor King, Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED Council Workshop Minutes November 23, 2009 Page 4 of 4 4.3 2010 Committee and Commission Appointments Mayor Daykin noted that Councillor Dueck should be included as the alternate for the Ridge Meadows Youth Justice Advocacy Association. R/09-462 2010 Committee And Commission Appointments It was moved and seconded That the 2010 Committee and Commission Appointments and Acting Mayor Schedule as attached to the agenda be approved noting the addition of Councillor Dueck as the alternate to the Ridge Meadows Youth Justice Advocacy Association. CARRIED 5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil • 6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL -Nil 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT-Nil 8. ADJOURNMENT -11:55 a.m. Certified Correct C. Marlo, Corporate Officer