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COUNCIL WORKSHOP
January 19, 2015
The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on January19, 2015 at 10:05
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 N. Read
Councillor C. Bell
Councillor K. Duncan
Councillor B. Masse
Councillor G Robson
Councillor T. Shymkiw
Councillor C. Speirs
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
Other Staff as Required
L. Benson, Manager of Sustainability and Corporate
Planning
S. Blue, Manager, Strategic Economic Initiatives
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.
2. MINUTES
R/2015-024
It was moved and seconded
That the Council Workshop Meeting minutes of January 5, 2015 be
approved as circulated
CARRIED
3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil
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4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
4.1 Workplan Overview-Strategic Economic Initiatives
Staff report dated January 19, 2014 providing the workplan overview for the
Strategic Economic Initiatives department.
For information only
No motion required
The Manager of Strategic Economic Initiatives provided an overview of the
responsibilities of the department, highlights of recent activity in business
expansion, retention and filming and information on the 2015 work plan.
Note: The meeting recessed at 11:12 a.m. and reconvened at 11:20 a.m.
4.2 Citizen Survey Results -Sentis Research
Staff report dated January 19, 2015 introducing results of a survey conducted
by Sentis Market Research Inc.
Presentation by Mary Bacica, Vice President, Sentis Market Research Inc.
The Manager of Corporate Planning and Sustainability introduced the item
and circulated the biography of Mary Bacica.
Ms. Bacica gave a power point presentation which provided an overview of the
methodology, and results of the survey conducted by Sentis Research.
R/2015-025
It was moved and seconded
That staff be directed to prepare a report on waste management options.
CARRIED
4.3 Advisory Committee Task Force Final Recommendations
Staff report dated January 19, 2015 providing information on two proposed
Committees of Council and the provision of a budget to the Municipal Advisory
Committee on Accessibility Issues and seeking direction on the proposed
Integrated Transportation Advisory Committee and the Environmental
Sustainability Advisory Committee.
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The Manager of Legislative Services and Emergency Program reviewed the
report. She advised that Council could either direct staff to prepare bylaws for
the new Committees if Council agreed with the terms of reference, or strike a
new task force to continue the work.
R/2015-026
It was moved and seconded
That an Advisory Committee Task Force be struck.
CARRIED
R/2015-027
It was moved and seconded
That Mayor Read, Councillor Speirs, and Councillor Shymkiw be appointed
as members of the Advisory Committee Task Force.
4.4 Request to Provide Municipal Service to Lot A, LMP 4 786,
Development Property in the City of Pitt Meadows
CARRIED
Staff report elated January 19, 2015 recommending that a letter be sent to
the City of Pitt Meadows noting support in principle and requesting all
information and terms related to a request to the City of Maple Ridge for the
provision of water and sanitary sewer services for a proposed auto dealership
located in Pitt Meadows.
R/2015-028
It was moved and seconded
That a letter be sent to the City of Pitt Meadows stating support in-principle
for the provision of City of Maple Ridge municipal water and sanitary
services to Lot A, LMP 4 786, a development property in the City of Pitt
Meadows (Rezoning File No. 3360-20-2014-02) subject to the Developer
satisfying all requirements identified in the January 19, 2015 "Request to
Provide Municipal Services to Lot A, LMP 4 786, a Development Property in
the City of Pitt Meadows" report to the City of Maple Ridge's satisfaction.
CARRIED
5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil
6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL -Nil
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7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT -Nil
8. ADJOURNMENT -12:34 p.m.
Certified Correct
C. Marlo, Corporate Officer
N. Read, Mayor