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COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES
February 2, 2015
The Minutes of the City Council Workshop held on February 2, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British
Columbia for the purpose of transacting regular City business.
PRESENT
Appointed Staff
J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer
Elected Officials
Mayor N. Read
Councillor C. Bell
Councillor K. Duncan
Councillor B. Masse
Councillor G Robson
Councillor T. Shymkiw
Councillor C. Speirs
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
C. Crabtree, Director of Information Technology
R. Stott, Environmental Planner
C. Carter, Director of Planning
Note: These Minutes are posted on the City Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca
1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was adopted as circulated.
2. MINUTES -January 19, 2015
R/2015-046
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of January 19, 2015 be
adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil
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4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
4.1 Translink Plebiscite &10-Year Transportation and Financial Plan
• Mike Buda -Executive Director, Mayors' Council
• Bob Paddon -Executive Vice President, Strategic Planning and
Stakeholder Relations
• Tamim Raad -Director Strategic Planning, Translink
Messrs. Buda and Paddon gave a PowerPoint presentation providing an
overview of Translink services locally and regionally, future transportation
needs, the Mayors' multi-model plan and its impact on Maple Ridge citizens,
funding plan, accountability measures to ensure that the new funding will be
dedicated to funding of the plan and the plebiscite ballot.
Note: The meeting recessed at 11:40 a.m. and resumed at 11:49 a.m.
4.2 Workplan Overview -Information Technology
Staff report dated February 2, 2015 providing a workplan overview for the
Information Technology Department.
For information only
No motion required
The Director of Information Technology spoke to the responsibilities of the
department to the organization and to the citizens of Maple Ridge. She
provided examples of how the City has improved accessibility of the City's
services to the community.
4.3 Maple Ridge Tree Management Bylaw Process Report
Staff report dated February 2, 2015 recommending that the Tree
Management Bylaw Review process be endorsed and that Maple Ridge Tree
Protection Amending Bylaw No. 7134-2015 to amend existing Maple Ridge
Tree Protection Bylaw No. 5896-2000 be given first, second and third
readings.
The Manager of Development and Environmental Services introduced the
item. The Environmental Planner gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining
the review process of the proposed tree management bylaw, the bylaw history
and regulatory context, the proposed tree management bylaw components
and the interim amendment to the existing tree protection bylaw.
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R/2015-047
It was moved and seconded
1. That the Tree Management Bylaw Review process outlined in the staff
report entitled "Maple Ridge Tree Management Bylaw Process Report"
dated February 2, 2015 be endorsed;
2. That Tree Protection Amending Bylaw No.7134-2015 which amends the
current Maple Ridge Tree Protection Bylaw No. 5896 -2000, be given
first, second, and third Readings.
CARRIED
Councillor Bell, Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED
5. CORRESPONDENCE
5.1 UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest Community Advisory Board
Request from Paul Lawson, Director, UBC Research Forest providing
information on the UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest Community Advisory
Board and requesting that a Council representative be selected to join the
Board.
R/2015-048
It was moved and seconded
That Councillor Speirs be appointed to the UBC Malcolm Knapp Research
Forest Community Advisory Board as a City of Maple Ridge Council
representative.
CARRIED
5.2 Lower Mainland Local Government Association (LMGLA)
E-mail dated January 26, 2015 from Joslyn Young, Executive & Association
Services Coordinator, UBCM and LMLGA, advising on the 2015 Annual
General Meeting and Conference and the call for resolutions and
nominations.
The item will be added to the February 16, 2015 Council Workshop to allow
for discussion of potential resolutions and formation of a working group to
develop resolutions.
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6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT
8. ADJOURNMENT -1:27 p.m.
N. Read, Mayor
Certified Correct
C. Marlo, Corporate Officer