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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-10-20 Adopted Council Workshop Minutes.pdfCity of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP October 20, 2014 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on October 20, 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 C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required C. Carter, Director of Planning C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental Services J. Bastaja, Director of Corporate Support D. Hall, Planner 2 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 (as circulated) 2. MINUTES R/2014-454 Minutes October 6, 2014 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of October 6, 2014 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes October 20, 2014 Page 2 of 4 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUS/NESS 4.1 Managing Cellular and Radio Tower Installations Presentation by Michael Krenz, Director Coastal Offices, Spectrum Management Operations Branch, Industry Canada Staff report dated October 20, 2014 providing background information on Industry Canada's responsibilities and outlining questions raised in Council discussions. Mr. Krenz gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining the process to build towers to support communication needs in communities. Note: Councillor Dueck joined the meeting at 9:09 a.m. Note: Councillor Masse left the meeting at 9:42 a.m. and returned at 2:25 p.m. Note: Councillor Dueck left the meeting at 10:25 a.m. 4.2 Recommendations re: Council Advisory Committees Staff report dated October 20, 2014 recommending that staff be directed to prepare the necessary bylaws to enact the recommendations of the Advisory Committee Task Force. Council reviewed the recommendations of the Advisory Committee Task Force and provided additional suggestions. It was determined that the Task Force would meet again to review the suggestions. Note: Meeting recessed at 10:45 a.m., reconvened at 10:55 a.m. 4.3 Development Services Resources Staff report dated October 20, 2014 recommending that staff be directed to implement the addition of 4 new positions in Development Processing with the funding source as outlined in Table 3 of the report. The Chief Administrative Officer reviewed the report. Following discussion of the report a revised recommendation from that contained in the staff report was forwarded to the next Council meeting for consideration. Council Workshop Minutes October 20, 2014 Page 3 of 4 R/2014-455 Development Processing Staff Positions It was moved and seconded That the following recommendation be forwarded to the October 28, 2014 Council meeting for consideration: That staff be directed to implement the addition of 4 new positions in Development Processing as detailed in the staff report dated October 20, 2014; and further That funds be utilized from the Building Inspections Reserve account for 2015 and 2016 to implement the addition of the 4 new positions in Development Processing and that Council review and approve the source of funding for subsequent years during 2015. CARRIED Councillor Bell Opposed Note: Meeting recessed at 12:20 p.m., reconvened at 2:25 p.m. 4.4 Silver Valley Area Plan Update 2014 Staff report dated October 20, 2014 providing an overview of the Silver Valley area as it has progressed since the initial adoption of the area plan in 2002. The Planner 2 gave a Power Point presentation that provided an overview of the staff report. R/2014-456 Silver Valley Area Plan Update It was moved and seconded That the report entitled "Silver Valley Update 2014" dated October 20, 2014 be received as information. CARRIED 4.5 2014 Business Class Property Taxation Staff report dated October 20, 2014 providing information on the municipal portion of the tax rate assessed to Business Class properties in 2014. For information only No motion required Council Workshop Minutes October 20, 2014 Page 4 of 4 4.6 2014 Major Industry Class Property Taxation Staff report dated October 20, 2014 providing information on the current 2014 Major Industry Class municipal tax rate for the City of Maple Ridge. For information only No motion required 5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil 6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL -Nil 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT -Nil 8. ADJOURNMENT - Certified Correct ~ C. Marlo, Corporate Officer