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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-01-06 Adopted Council Workshop Minutes.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP January 6, 2014 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on January 6, 2014 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. 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 D. Fleugel, Superintendent, Ridge Meadows RCMP D. Splinter, Inspector, Operations Officer, Ridge Meadows RCMP S. Blue, Manager Strategic Economic L. Holitzki, Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws D. Boag, Director of Parks and Facilities Note: These Minutes are posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca Note: Councillor Ashlie joined the meeting at 9:03 a.m. 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The agenda was adopted as circulated. 2. MINUTES R/2014-001 Minutes It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of December 2, 2013 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil Council Workshop Minutes January 6, 2014 Page 2 of 4 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS Superintendent Fleugal introduced Inspector Dan Splinter, the new Operations Officer for the Ridge Meadows RCMP Detachment. 4.1 Ridge-Meadows RCMP, Superintendent Dave Fleugal • Real Time Intelligence Centre Superintendent Fleugal gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining the concept of a real time intelligence centre currently in development by police agencies in the Lower Mainland. 4.2 City Designation Staff report dated January 6, 2014 recommending that staff be authorized to initiate the legislative process to change the municipal designation of Maple Ridge from a District Municipality to a City and that approved of the electors be obtained through the alternative approval process. The Manager, Strategic Economic Initiatives reviewed the report. R/2014-002 City Designation Forward to Council Meeting It was moved and seconded That the staff report dated January 6, 2014 titled "City Designation" be forwarded to the January 14, 2014 Council Meeting. CARRIED 4.3 Noxious Weed Strategy The Manager of Parks and Open Spaces gave a PowerPoint presentation providing an overview and background on the noxious weed strategy. He outlined the implementation strategy and directions given to the consultant. The Director of Parks and Facilities advised on the use of pesticides as a control for noxious weeds, the responsibility of private landowners for the removal of noxious weeds and the use of the Bylaws Department to enforce removal. He provided information on the development of inventory indicating the location of knotweed in the municipality. Council Workshop Minutes January 6, 2014 Page 3 of 4 4.4 Whonnock Lake Capital Update The Manager of Park Planning and Development gave a PowerPoint presentation providing information on the Whonnock Lake master plan concept. He highlighted proposed changes and enhancement to the park area and outlined reasons for the proposed design. The Director of Parks and Facilities addressed the question of costs for the Whonnock Lake project. He advised that all phases of the project were introduced in the 2001-2002 capital plan and that implementation of the project was delayed due to the wait for a grant for the Ridge Canoe and Kayak Club which did not materialize. He also advised on duties of the caretakers at Whonnock Lake. The General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation Services advised that the presentation on the Whonnock Lake Capital was an update and included a refreshment of the original plan. She also advised that as budgeting for the project has been approved, staff will be proceeding with the elements as presented. 4.5 Website Update The Chief Administrative Officer introduced the topic. He advised that the new District website is now online and that a full report will be provided in the following weeks. The Director of Corporate Support provided a history of the previous District of Maple Ridge websites and outlined work currently being done on the new website. 5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil 6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Nil 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT-Nil Council Workshop Minutes January 6, 2014 Page 4 of 4 8. ADJOURNMENT -11:27 a.m. Certified Correct C. Marlo, Corporate Officer