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COUNCIL WORKSHOP
January 23, 2012
The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on January 23, 2012 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. Bell
Councillor C. Ashlie
Councillor J. Dueck
Councillor A. Hogarth
Councillor B. Masse
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
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
C. Carter, Director of Planning
F. Armstrong, Manager of Corporate Communications
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.
2. MINUTES -November 21, 2011
R/2012-017
Minutes It was moved and seconded
November 21, 2011
That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of
November 21, 2011 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
Council Workshop Minutes
January 23, 2012
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3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL
3.1 Smart Metering Program -S. Higginbottom, Community Relations
Coordinator; Fiona Taylor, Deputy Project Officer, BC Hydro Smart Meter
Program
Ms. Taylor gave a PowerPoint presentation providing information on BC
Hydro's Smart Meter Program. She provided information on the existing
power distribution grid in British Columbia, outlined the need to modernize
that grid and advised on the role smart meters will play. She explained the
function of smart meters and highlighted the advantages the meters will offer.
Note: Councillor Dueck left the meeting at 10:03 a.m.
Ms. Taylor addressed concerns put forward by Council. She advised that all
BC Hydro research can be found on the Hydro website and spoke to the
process residents who do not wish to have a smart meter installed can follow.
Note: Councillor Dueck returned to the meeting at 10:40 a.m.
Note: The meeting was recessed at 10:50 a.m. and reconvened at 11:00 a.m.
4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
4.1 Draft Albion Flats Concept Plan -Agricultural Land Commission Feedback and
Next Steps
Discussion of Item 1201 on the January 24, 2012 Council Agenda
The Director of Planning reviewed the report.
Note: item 4.2 was dealt with prior to Item 3.1
4.2 Council Matrix
Staff report dated January 23, 2012 recommending that the Council Matrix
attached as Appendix I be adopted.
The Chief Administrative Officer reviewed the report. The Manager of
Legislative Services reviewed the attached matrix and defined its setup.
There was general discussion around items on the matrix and the timing of
the presentation of these items.
Council Workshop Minutes
January 23, 2012
Page 3 of 3
R/2012-018
Council Matrix
Receive for
Information
It was moved and seconded
That the staff report dated January 23, 2012 titled "Council
Matrix" be received for information.
CARRIED
R/2012-019
Council Matrix
Forward to Council It was moved and seconded
Meeting
That the staff report dated January 23, 2012 titled "Council
Matrix" be forwarded to the January 24, 2012 Council Meeting
for further discussion.
CARRIED
5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil
6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL -Nil
7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT-Nil
8. ADJOURNMENT -12:14 p.m.
Certified Correct
C. Marlo, Corporate Officer