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COUNCIL WORKSHOP
April 18, 2011
The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on April 18, 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 J. Dueck
Councillor A. Hogarth
Councillor L. King
Councillor C. Speirs
ABSENT
Councillor C. Ashlie
Councillor M. Morden
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
A. Wood, Acting General Manager Public Works and
Development Services
C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services
A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary
Other Staff as Required
L. Holitzki, Director of Bylaws
F. Armstrong, Manager of Communications
S. Blue, Manager of Strategic Development Initiatives
S. Jorde, Recreation Manager of Community Connections
J. Lemire, Recreation Programmer
J. Georgelin, Program Assistant
J. Forsyth, Lesson Supervisor
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 additional of the following items:
Item 4.5 Remedial Action Order -11715 224 Street -Request for
Reconsideration
Item 4.6 Parcel Tax Review Panel Appointment
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2. MINUTES
R/2011-164
Minutes
April 11, 2011
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of April 11,
2011 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil
4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
4.1 Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association Presentation
-lneke Boekhorst, Executive Director; Anil Bharwani, President, Board of
Directors
The Executive Director gave a PowerPoint presentation providing general
information on business improvement associations and outlining the
functions of the Maple Ridge Downtown Business Improvement Association.
4.2 Cultural Mapping Process
The Recreation Manager of Community Connections gave a PowerPoint
presentation on the cultural mapping process. She provided a definition of
cultural mapping and advised on the outcomes of the process.
4.3 Health and Wellness
The Recreation Programmer highlighted accomplishments of the Health and
Wellness program over the last year and outlined the 2011 initiatives.
The Program Assistant advised on Health and Wellness promotions and
showcased the new Parks and Leisure Summer Camp Guide.
The Lesson Supervisor provided information on the Parks and Leisure
aquatics program.
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4.4 Parks and Leisure Services Fee Setting Amendment
Discussion of Item 1151 on the April 18, 2011 Committee of the Whole
Agenda
The General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation
Services reviewed the report.
Note: Item 4.5 was dealt with prior to Item 4.2
4.5 Remedial Action Order -11715 224 Street -Request for Reconsideration
-Parmjit Kaur Niger, Owner; Gursh Rakrha, Contractor
The Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws reviewed the staff report
brought forward at the April 12, 2011 Council Meeting. She reviewed the
terms of the Council resolution and provided an update on work carried out by
the property owner to date. She spoke to time constraints being experienced
by the owner related to disposal of hazardous materials.
Mr. Rakrha outlined the work carried out on the property in response to the
remedial action order. He spoke to the timing involved in the removal of
hazardous materials and indicated that the building on the property is ready
for demolition once hazardous materials are removed. Mr. Rakrha advised
that hazardous materials should be removed within 5 to 7 days and that a
contractor is on standby for demolition. He indicated that the Director of
Licences, Permits and Bylaws will be kept advised of all incoming reports
pertaining to the demolition of the building.
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Remedial Action
Order
11715 224 Street
It was moved and seconded
BE IT RESOLVED that the remedial action resolution approved
for the structure located at 11715 224th Street Maple Ridge,
BC at the April 12, 2011 Council meeting be amended to give
the owner until May 2, 2011 to complete, in its entirety, all
works set out in the resolution; and further
That the owner shall secure the building against unauthorized
entry and maintain such security such as regular patrols and
take any additional measures necessary to keep the building
secure up to, and including, onsite security.
CARRIED
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4.6 Parcel Tax Review Panel Appointment
Mayor Daykin informed Council that Councillor Speirs is unable to attend the
Parcel Tax Review and requested that another Councillor be appointed in his
place.
R/2010-166
Appointment to
Parcel Tax Review
Panel
It was moved and seconded
That Councillor Hogarth be appointed to the Parcel Tax Review
Panel in place of Councillor Speirs.
CARRIED
5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil
6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL -Nil
7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT-Nil
8. ADJOURNMENT -10:30 a.m.
Certified Correct
C. Marlo, Corporate Officer