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Home My WebLink About2013-06-10 Adopted Council Workshop Minutes.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP June 10, 2013 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on June 10, 2013 at 10:21 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 C. Bell 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 C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required C. Carter, Director of Planning J. Charlebois, Manager of Community Planning C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental Services L. Zosiak, Planner R. Stott, Environmental Planner D. Pollock, Municipal Engineer F. Armstrong, Manager of Corporate Communication 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 items: 4.4 Bursaries and Scholarships 4.5 Maple Ridge Birthday Celebrations Council Workshop Minutes June 10, 2013 Page 2 of 6 2. MINUTES R/2013-247 Minutes May 27, 2013 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of May 27, 2013 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL 3.1 Berris and Associates, Environmental Consultants -Catherine Berris -Overview of the Stakeholder Workshop for the Environmental Management Strategy The Environmental Planner gave a PowerPoint presentation providing information on the development of the Environmental Management Strategy ("EMS"). He explained what the strategy entails and the reasons and process behind its development. Note: Councillor Dueck joined the meeting at Ms. Berris continued the PowerPoint presentation, focusing on the process followed to gain stakeholder feedback and the results of the feedback. She provided preliminary recommendations based her analysis of stakeholder input and a best practices review and spoke to the next steps in the continued development of the Environmental Management Strategy. 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS 4.1 Amenity Zoning Study and Albion Area Plan Review Outcomes of Public Consultation Process Staff report dated June 10, 2013 recommending that the staff report titled "Amenity Zoning Study and Albion Area Plan Review Outcomes of Public Consultation Process" be received for information. The Planner reviewed the report. She gave a PowerPoint presentation providing information on the Amenity Zoning Open House and the results of the public input. Council Workshop Minutes June 10, 2013 Page 3 of 6 R/2013-248 Amenity Zoning Study It was moved and seconded Albion Area Plan Consultation Process That the staff report dated June 10, 2013 titled "Amenity Zoning Study and Albion Area Plan Review Outcomes of Public Consultation Process" be received for information. CARRIED 4.2 Amenity Zoning Study and Albion Area Plan Review Staff report dated June 10, 2013 recommending that staff be directed to bring forward an Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw, a Zoning Amending Bylaw and the Amenity Reserve Fund Bylaw to implement Option #3 in the report following input from Council. The Planner continued the PowerPoint presentation to speak to the amenity zoning study and the Albion area plan review. She spoke to the background of the amenity zoning project and outlined the tools used for its development. She explained implementation options and outlined advantages and disadvantages of the options recommended. The Planner reviewed the report. The Manager of Community Planning explained the intent of the recommendations and addressed rates and case studies. He advised that the study done is specific to the Albion area. R/2013-249 Amenity Zoning Study It was moved and seconded Albion Area Plan Review Forward to Council That the staff report dated June 10, 2013 titled "Amenity Zoning Study and Albion Area Plan Review" be forwarded to the June11, 2013 Council Meeting. CARRIED Councillor Bell, Councillor Hogarth -OPPOSED Council Workshop Minutes June 10, 2013 Page 4 of 6 4.3 Hospital Parking Letter dated June 5, 2013 from Young Anderson providing a legal opinion on the District of Maple Ridge's authority to regulate the price of parking at the Ridge M~adows Hospital. Mayor Daykin reviewed the letter. R/2013-250 Hospital Parking DEFEATED R/2013-251 Hospital Parking AMENDMENT DEFEATED It was moved and seconded That a conversation be facilitated with Fraser Health, MP's, MLA's and Council to further discuss the issue of improved parking options at Ridge Meadows Hospital. It was moved and seconded That the motion be amended to remove the text "MP's, MLA's" and add the text", the Minister of Health" following the text "Fraser Health" AMENDMENT DEFEATED Mayor Daykin, Councillor Ashlie, Councillor Dueck, Councillor Hogarth, Councillor Morden -OPPOSED MOTION DEFEATED Mayor Daykin, Councillor Ashlie, Councillor Dueck, Councillor Hogarth, Councillor Masse, Councillor Morden -OPPOSED It was suggested that Fraser Health be asked to provided previous discussions on the matter to Council and that Councillor Ashlie, as the Council representative on the Fraser Health Board, request the topic be added to a Fraser Health Board Meeting agenda after which she will bring back results to of the discussion to Council. Note: The meeting recessed at 12:32 p.m. and reconvened at 2:25 p.m. Councillor Dueck was not in attendance when the meeting reconvened. Council Workshop Minutes June 10, 2013 Page 5 of 6 4.4 Bursaries and Scholarships Councillor Hogarth requested that consideration be given to the provision by the District of grants and bursaries to local students. 4.5 Birthday Celebration for Maple Ridge Councillor Hogarth inquired about future celebration events for the 140th birthday of the District in 2014 as well as other milestones in the history of the municipality. 5. CORRESPONDENCE 5.1 Metro Vancouver -New Waste-to-Energy Capacity for Metro Vancouver - Potential Site Identification Letter dated May 15, 2013 from Greg Moore, Chair, Metro Vancouver providing information and requesting feedback regarding the development of new Waste-to-Energy Capacity for Metro Vancouver. Mayor Daykin reviewed the letter. He advised that the term "waste energy" can encompass incinerators as well as composting facilities or other technologies. He also advised that Metro Vancouver is asking for comments on six points of criteria and a short list of potential sites. The Mayor advised that he will write a letter to Metro Vancouver which will include points of consideration as discussed by Council. R/2013-252 Metro Vancouver It was moved and seconded New Waste-to-Energy Capacity Potential Site Identification That the letter dated May 15, 2013 from Greg Moore, Chair, Metro Vancouver pertaining to Waste-to-Energy Capacity be received for information. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes June 10, 2013 Page 6 of 6 6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Mayor Daykin briefed Council on what has been discussed with the media pertaining to the weekend long board accident which occurred in Maple Ridge. 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT-Nil 8. ADJOURNMENT -3:21 p.m. Certified Correct C. Marlo, Corporate Officer