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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-03-03 Adopted Council Workshop Minutes.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP March 3, 2014 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on March 3, 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 S, Wheeler, Director of Community Services S. Matthewson, Recreation Coordinator/Social Planning D. Fleugel, Superintendent, Ridge Meadows RCMP A. Dunlop, Constable, Ridge Meadows RCMP C. Carter, Director of Planning D. Hall, Planner II J. Charlebois, Manager of Community Planning L. Zosiak, Planner II S. Cote-Rolvink, Manager of Inspection Services C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental Services T. Thompson, Manager of Financial Planning C. Nolan, Manager of Accounting F. Armstrong, Manager of Corporate Communication 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. Council Workshop Minutes March 3, 2014 Page 2 of 6 2. MINUTES R/2014-097 Minutes February 17, 2014 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of February 17, 2014 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUS/NESS 4.1 Enforcement of the Motor Vehicle Act Pertaining to Bicycle Use Staff report dated March 3, 2014 recommending endorsement of recommendations presented by the Maple Ridge Social Planning Advisory Committee and the RCMP regarding cyclists in the downtown core. The Recreation Coordinator reviewed the report. Corporal Dunlop gave a PowerPoint presentation highlighting results of information gathered by the 2013 Social Outreach Survey Community Programs Unit. She advised on the methodology used to gather information and outlined RCMP recommendations. The Recreation Coordinator outlined concerns in the downtown core and advised on recommendations by the Maple Ridge Social Planning Advisory Committee addressing those concerns. R/2014-098 Bicycle Use Forward to Council Meeting It was moved and seconded That the staff report dated March 3, 2014 titled "Enforcement of the Motor Vehicle Act Pertaining to Bicycle Use" be forwarded to the March 11, 2014 Council Meeting. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes March 3, 2014 Page 3 of 6 4.2 Commercial/Industrial Review Continuation of discussion from the January 20, 2014 Council Workshop Meeting The General Manager of Public Works and Development provided an update on discussions held on the Commercial/Industrial Strategy. D. Hall, Planner gave a PowerPoint presentation providing background on work carried out on the Commercial/Industrial review and highlighting feedback received to date. The Director of Planning provided a summary of a proposed 'quay' type development in the Port Haney area. The Manager of Inspection Services spoke to flood protection levels on the area of the river for the proposed quay and the requirements which need to be met to allow for development. The Director of Planning provided clarification on discussions with property owners located in the Albion Industrial Park. R/2014-099 Commercial/Industrial It was moved and seconded Strategy Forward to Committee of the Whole That staff be directed to bring the Commercial/Industrial Strategy to a future Committee of the Whole meeting for endorsement, and that an Implementation Plan be prepared to accompany the Strategy. CARRIED Note: The meeting was recessed at 11:44 a.m. and reconvened at 3:00 p.m. Councillor Dueck was not in attendance when the meeting reconvened. 4.3 Hammond Area Plan Scoping Report Staff report dated March 3, 2014 recommending the endorsement of the 'Consultation and Communication' section of the report titled "Hammond Area Plan Scoping Project". Council Workshop Minutes March 3, 2014 Page 4 of 6 L. Zosiak, Planner reviewed the report. She gave a PowerPoint presentation providing a background on the project and outlining the methods to be used to encourage community engagement. She outlined the Hammond Area Plan Process phases and defined each phase and the work to carried out during that phase. R/2014-100 Hammond Area Plan It was moved and seconded Scoping Report Forwarded That the report dated March 3, 2014 titled "Hammond Area Plan Scoping Report" be forwarded to the March 11, 2014 Council Meeting. CARRIED 4.4 Zoning Bylaw Update The Manager of Development and Environmental Services provided a verbal update on current work being carried out on the Zoning Bylaw update. He outlined concerns pertaining to the timeline for completion of the bylaw review. 4.5 Gaming Revenue Policy Staff report dated March 3, 2014 providing information on the Gaming Revenue Policy The Manager of Financial Planning reviewed the report. The General Manager of Corporate and Financial Services provided clarification on the use of gaming funding for infrastructure maintenance funding. 4.6 Preliminary 2013 Year End Update (General Revenue Fund) Staff report dated March 3, 2014 providing a preliminary update on 2013 results in the General Revenue Fund. The Manager of Accounting gave a PowerPoint presentation providing an update on the preliminary 2013 year end, focusing on general revenue funding. She highlighted general revenue results to date, year end provisions and outlined what is next in the process. Council Workshop Minutes March 3, 2014 Page 5 of 6 Note: Councillor Masse left the meeting at 3:4 7 p.m. 5. CORRESPONDENCE 5.1 Metro Vancouver -Former Albion Ferry Site -23864 River Road, Maple Ridge Letter dated February 12, 2014 from Greg Moore, Chair, Metro Vancouver Board advising that Metro Vancouver will not be participating in the acquisition of the Albion Ferry Site. Mayor Daykin provided an update on discussions held with Metro Vancouver and the Chair of the Parks Committee pertaining to the former Albion Ferry site and the District's interest in the property. 5.2 Agricultural Advisory Committee -Letter in Support of the Agricultural Land Commission Correspondence dated March 3, 2014 from Candace Gordon, Chair, Maple Ridge Agricultural Advisory Committee requesting that the committee's recommendation to support the Agricultural Land Commission and send a letter to appropriate Ministries be accepted. R/2014-101 Letter of Support Agricultural Land Commission It was moved and seconded That Council accept the recommendation of the Agricultural Advisory Committee, dated January 23, 2014 in support for the Agricultural Land Commission and send a letter to the appropriate Ministries. CARRIED 6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL -Nil 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT -Nii Council Workshop Minutes March 3, 2014 Page 6 of 6 8. ADJOURNMENT-4:17 p.m. Certified Correct C. Marlo, Corporate Officer