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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-01-24 Adopted Council Workshop Minutes.pdfr District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP January 24, 2011 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on January 24, 2011 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 K. Swift, General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation Services P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services J. Leeburn, Executive Director C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services L. Marchand, Acting Confidential Secretary J. Pickering, Acting General Manager Public Works and Development Other Staff as Required lnsp. D. Lench, RCMP S. Blue, Manager of Strategic Economic Initiatives F. Armstrong, Manager of Corporate Communication D. Walsh, RCMP Note: These Minutes are posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The agenda was adopted with the addition of: 4.7 Cell Tower 2. MINUTES R/2011-025 Minutes January 17, 2011 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of January 17, 2011 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes January 24, 2011 Page 2 of 4 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS 4.1 E-Comm 911-Introduction to new President and CEO, David Guscott Mayor Daykin introduced David Guscott of E-Comm 911 whereupon introductions took place. Mr. Guscott provided an overview of his background and the connections with government members and the working relationships he has established. Mr. Guscott advised that previously he was a Deputy Minister in Ontario in various Ministries and was involved with various emergencies throughout the years whereupon he provided examples. Mr. Guscott advised that in 2010 there was a 13% increase for 911 calls in Maple Ridge, however a reduction of non-emergency calls. Information was provided with regards to the increase of accidental 911 calls throughout Canada and discussion took place with regards to educating the public about the importance of the caller staying on the line. Councillor King referred to a recent presentation from the United Way and suggested that the two agencies connect, whereupon Mr. Guscott agreed to follow-up with the United Way. Mr. Guscott extended his thanks to Mayor Daykin and Council. Councillor Dueck thanked Mr. Guscott for attending and advised that Council would be willing to provide a letter of support if required. 4.2 Visitor Centre Update Verbal presentation by Kristina Gervais, Executive Director, Tourism Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows. Ms. Gervais gave a PowerPoint presentation that provided a summary of the accomplishments to date of Tourism Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows and an overview of their plan for 2011 to 2015. Council Workshop Minutes January 24, 2011 Page 3 of 4 4.3 Metro Vancouver Regional Food System Strategy Report from the Agricultural Advisory Committee dated January 24, 2011 requesting Council endorse a resolution to support Metro Vancouver in their Regional Food Strategy. R/2011-026 MV Regional Food System Strategy 4.4 Matrix Update It was moved and seconded That Council endorse the resolution of the Agricultural Advisory Committee, as stated and attached in the letter dated January 18, 2011. CARRIED Staff report dated January 18, 2011 recommending that the Council Matrix attached as Appendix I be adopted. R/2011-027 Council Matrix It was moved and seconded That the Council Matrix attached as Appendix 1 to the staff report dated January 18, 2011 be adopted. CARRIED 4.5 RCMP Contract Update Verbal report by Mayor Daykin Mayor Daykin advised that he attended the Lower Mainland Mayor's Forum on January 18th and invited RCMP Assistant Commissioner, Norm Lipinski, to a future workshop. Mayor Daykin provided further details with regards to the scrap metal industry and the issues surrounding the bylaws. Mayor Daykin reported on the Lower Mainland integrated teams, the provincial responsibility, the requirement for political support if the bylaw moves forward, and the need to cover the entire region. Council Workshop Minutes January 24, 2011 Page 4 of 4 4.6 Letter to Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, North Alouette River Fish Stock Presentation by Councillor Ashlie of letter to the Federal Government The draft letter to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans was reviewed and discussion took place as to who should be copied. It was agreed that the letter should copied to Randy Kamp, opposition critics and Pitt Meadows. Further discussion determined that the wording in paragraph 3 should read: "the responsibilities of your Ministry are not being met." Mayor Daykin advised that a draft letter will be prepared in his office and sent for approval prior to sending out. 4.7 Cell Tower The Acting General Manager of Public Works and Development provided information regarding the application and notification process required by Industry Canada for placement of cell towers. She noted that the District has limited ability to influence this process. 5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil 6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT 8. ADJOURNMENT -11:13 am E. Daykin, Mayor