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COUNCIL WORKSHOP
February 20, 2012
The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on February 20, 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
D. Hall, Planner
S. Blue, Manager, Strategic Economic Initiatives
D. Pollock, Director of Engineering
F. Armstrong, Manager of Corporate Relations
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
R/2012-066
Minutes
February 6, 2012
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of February
6, 2012 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
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3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil
4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUS/NESS
4.1 Maple Ridge Commercial/Industrial Strategy Process Report
Staff report dated February 20, 2012 recommending that the process
outlined in the report for proceeding with the Maple Ridge Commercial/
Industrial Strategy be endorsed.
The General Manager Public Works and Development Services reviewed the
report.
R/2012-067
Commercial/
Industrial Strategy
Process Report
Endorse
It was moved and seconded
That the process as outlined in the staff report titled "Maple
Ridge Commercial/Industrial Strategy Process Report" dated
February 20, 2012, be endorsed.
CARRIED
4.2 Traffic Calming Practice -Update
Staff report dated February 20, 2012 outlining the overall traffic calming
process as well as the proposed process for working through issues with local
residents.
The Municipal Engineer reviewed the report. He provided a PowerPoint
presentation which highlighted different versions of traffic calming used in the
community.
The General Manager Public Works and Development Services outlined the
plans for the various streets identified last year for the implementation traffic
of calming measures.
Note: Councillor Dueck left the meeting at 10:00 a.m.
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R/2012-068
Traffic Calming
Update
Receive for
Information
It was moved and seconded
That the staff report titled "Traffic Calming Practices -Update"
dated February 20, 2012 be received for information.
CARRIED
4.3 Customer Service Initiative -Status Update
Staff report dated February 20, 2012 providing an update on the
implementation of customer service standards.
The General Manager Public Works and Development Services reviewed the
report.
Note: Councillor Dueck returned at 10:36 a.m.
R/2012-069
Customer Service
Initiative It was moved and seconded
That the staff report titled "Customer Service Initiative -Status
Update" dated February 20, 2012 be received for information.
CARRIED
4.4 Resolution Regarding Letter to Premier Christy Clark
Discussion of a resolution deferred from the February 14, 2012 Council
Meeting
Mayor Daykin distributed a draft of a letter intended to go to Premier Christy
Clark for review and comment.
R/2012-070
Letter to Premier
It was moved and seconded
That a letter be sent to Premier Christy Clark seeking support
from the Provincial Government for the District of Maple
Ridge's motion in support of optional refusal of installation of
wireless smart meters for citizens of British Columbia; and
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That the letter stress that there is an expectation of public
engagement, transparency and accountability related to
decisions made by the Provincial Government and its crown
corporations and that decisions such as the installation of
smart meters by BC Hydro involve public engagement prior to
the decision being made.
CARRIED
Councillor Morden -OPPOSED
5. CORRESPONDENCE
5.1 Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Liquor Control and Licensing
Branch -Amendment to the Regulation Respecting Live Event Theatre Liquor
Primary Licences
Memo dated February 8, 2012 from Karen Ayers, General Manager, Liquor
Control and Licensing Branch announcing amendments to the Liquor Control
and Licensing Regulation affecting live event theatre primary licences.
R/2012-071
Live Event Theatre
Liquor Primary
Licences
Forward to SPAC
It was moved and seconded
That the memo dated February 8, 2012 from Karen Ayers,
General Manager, Liquor Control and Licensing Branch
announcing amendments to the Liquor Control and Licensing
Regulation affecting live event theatre primary licences, be
referred to the Maple Ridge Social Planning Advisory
Committee.
CARRIED
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6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
Councillor Dueck indicated that she would like Council to reconsider Item
1101 from the February 14, 2012 Council Meeting at the February 28, 2012
Council Meeting.
R/2012-072
Reconsideration
Of Resolution It was moved and seconded
That Resolution No. 2012-053 that Bylaw No. 6897-2012 not
be given first reading adopted at the February 14, 2012
Council Meeting be reconsidered at the February 28, 2012
Council Meeting.
CARRIED
Councillor Masse -OPPOSED
7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT-Nil
8. ADJOURNMENT -11:21 a.m.
Certified Correct
C. Marlo, Corporate Officer