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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-09-15 Adopted Council Workshop Minutes.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP September 15, 2014 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on September 15, 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. Pollock, Municipal Engineer C. Carter, Director of Planning J. Charlebois, Manager of Community Planning S. Wheeler, Director of Community Services Note: These Minutes are posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca Councillor Dueck was not in attendance at the start of the meeting. 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The agenda was adopted as circulated. 2. MINUTES R/2014-401 Minutes September 8, 2014 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of September 8, 2014 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes September 15, 2014 Page 2 of 4 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUS/NESS 4.1 Transportation Plan Presentation by John Steiner, Urban Systems Staff report dated September 15, 2014 recommending that the 2014 Draft Strategic Transportation Plan be finalized and forwarded to a Regular Council Meeting and that staff be directed to prepare an implementation plan. Note: Councillor Dueck joined the meeting at 9:04 a.m. The Municipal Engineer reviewed the report. John Steiner, Urban Systems gave a Power Point presentation which provided an overview of the themes and directions of the Strategic Transportation Plan. R/2014-402 Transportation Plan Finalize It was moved and seconded That the 2014 Draft Strategic Transportation Plan be finalized and forwarded to Regular Council Meeting for consideration for endorsement; and That staff be directed to complete an Implementation Plan prioritizing the strategies identified within the Draft Strategic Transportation Plan. CARRIED Note: The meeting was recessed at 10:21 a.m. and reconvened at 2:30 p.m. 4.2 Housing Action Plan Presentation by Noha Sedky, CitySpaces Consulting Staff report date September 15, 2014 recommending that the Housing Action Plan be endorsed and that staff be directed to prepare an Implementation Plan. Council Workshop Minutes September 15, 2014 Page 3 of 4 Ms. Sedky gave a Power Point presentation providing an overview of the Housing Action Plan. The Manager of Community Planning identified that completion of a Housing Action Plan is a requirement of the Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy. Note: Mayor Daykin excused himself from the meeting at 2:50 p.m. Councillor Ashlie assumed the Chair in his absence. Councillor Dueck left the meeting at 3:00 p.m. R/2014-403 Housing Action Plan Forward to Council Meeting It was moved and seconded That the staff report dated September 15, 2014 titled "Housing Action Plann be forwarded to the September 30, 2014 Council Meeting. CARRIED 4.3 Industry Canada Cell Tower Presentation Presentation by Michael Krenz, Director Coastal Offices, Spectrum Management, Coastal BC District. Note: Mr. Krenz was unable to attend the meeting R/2014-404 Cell Tower Presentation Deferred It was moved and seconded That the Industry Canada Cell Tower Presentation be deferred to a future Council Workshop Meeting. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes September 15, 2014 Page 4 of 4 5. CORRESPONDENCE 5.1 Amendment to Regional Growth Strategy, City of Port Moody Letter from Metro Vancouver inviting comment on the request of the City of Port Moody to amend the Regional Growth Strategy to change the regional land use designation for the Moody Centre Transit-Oriented Development Area and Murray Street Boulevard Area. R/2014-405 RGS Amendment Port Moody Receive It was moved and seconded That the letter from Metro Vancouver inviting comment on the request of the City of Port Moody to amend the Regional Growth Strategy be received for information. CARRIED 6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL -Nil 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT -Nil 8. ADJOURNMENT 3:20 p.m. Certified Correct C. Marlo, Corporate Officer