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COUNCIL WORKSHOP
November 21, 2011
The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on November 21, 2011 at
10:30 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, The 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
F. Armstrong, Manager of Corporate Communications
S. Wheeler, Director of Community Services
Note: These Minutes are posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca
Note: Councillor Dueck was not in attendance at the start of the meeting
1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was adopted with the addition of the following item:
4.4 Letter of Recognition to Johnny Carline
2. MINUTES
R/2011-553
Minutes
November 7, 2011
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of
November 7, 2011 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
Council Workshop Minutes
November 21, 2011
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3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil
Note: Councillor Dueck arrived at 10:35 a.m.
4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
4.1 Alouette Home Start Society Request
Staff report dated November 21, 2011 recommending that a request from
Alouette Home Start Society for free use of a municipal rental property for the
purpose of transitional housing for youth be supported in principle and be
forwarded for public notice prior to approval.
The General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation
Services advised on work done toward receiving a grant for transitional
housing for youth. She also advised that staff is looking for direction from
Council on proceeding with the grant request and that a follow up staff report
will follow.
The Director of Community Services introduced Stephanie Ediger, the
Executive Director from the Alouette Home Start Society and reviewed the
report.
R/2011-554
Alouette Home
Sta rt Society
Request
' It was moved and seconded
That the request from Alouette Home Start Society (AHSS) for
free use of a municipal rental property for a period of 3 years
for the purpose of transitional housing for youth be forwarded
to the November 22, 2011 Council Meeting.
CARRIED
4.2 Blue Mountain Update
Staff report dated November 21, 2011 providing an update on discussions
pertaining to the development of a management plan for Blue Mountain.
The General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation
Services reviewed the report.
Council Workshop Minutes
November 21, 2011
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4.3 Metro Vancouver -Labour Relations Conversion and Amendment Interim
Bylaw
(forwarded from the November 8, 2011 Council Meeting)
Letter from Lois E. Jackson, Chair, Metro Vancouver Board, requesting the
consent of Council for the adoption of The Greater Vancouver Regional District
Labour Relations Conversion and Amendment No. 1156, 2011 and a staff
report recommending that Maple Ridge Council consent on behalf of the
electors to the adoption of the bylaw.
The Executive Director reviewed the staff report and recommendation. He
provided a handout detailing the status of other municipalities and which
have consented to the adoption of the bylaw. He outlined the primary reasons
for the pursuit of a new model and advised on the current function of the
Labour Relations Bureau.
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Metro Vancouver
BL 1156, 2011
Forwarded
It was moved and seconded
That discussion of the The Greater Vancouver Regional District
Labour Relations Conversion and Amendment Bylaw (No.
1156, 2011) be forwarded to the November 22, 2011 Council
Meeting.
CARRIED
4.4 Letter of Recognition to Johnny Carline
Councillor King proposed that a letter of recognition be written to Johnny
Carline, Chief Administrative Officer for Metro Vancouver, who has announced
his retirement, for the work done on the Metro Vancouver Regional Growth
Strategy
Council Workshop Minutes
November 21, 2011
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R/2011-556
Letter of
Recognition It was moved and seconded
That a letter be sent to Mr. Johnny Carline, Chief Administrative
Officer, Metro Vancouver in recognition of work done on the
Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy.
CARRIED
5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil
6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL -Nil
7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT Nil
8. ADJOURNMENT -12:05 p.m.
Certified Correct
C. Marlo, Corporate Officer