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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-01-23 Adopted Council Workshop Minutes.pdfCity of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES January 23, 2017 The Minutes of the City Council Workshop held on January 23, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the Blaney Room of City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia for the purpose of transacting regular City business. PRESENT Elected Officials Mayor N. Read Councillor K. Duncan Councillor B. Masse Councillor G Robson Councillor C. Speirs ABSENT Councillor C. Bell Councillor T. Shymkiw Appointed Staff E.C. Swabey, 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 L. Darcus, Manager of Legislative Services A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required M. Van Dop, Deputy Fire Chief Y. Chui, Recreation Manager Arts and Community Connections Note: These Minutes are posted on the City Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The agenda was adopted with the addition of the following: 8.1 Update on Fraser Health Hospital Parking 8.2 Update on Parking Management Services Downtown Maple Ridge -RFP-CL16-65 2. MINUTES -Nil 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil Council Workshop Minutes January 23, 2017 Page 2 of 5 4 MAYOR'S AND COUNCILLORS' REPORTS Councillor Masse Councillor Masse attended meetings of the Maple Ridge Environmental Advisory Committee and the Metro Vancouver Climate Action Committee. Councillor Duncan Councillor Duncan advised that the Maple Ridge Active Transportation Committee will hold its inaugural meeting on January 25, 2017. She also advised on Bell 's "Let's Talk" Campaign. 5. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS 5.1 Remedial Action for the Demolition of Hazardous Buildings located at 12639 232 Street Staff report dated January 23, 2017 recommending the buildings at 12639 232 Street, Maple Ridge, BC be declared a hazardous condition and that the owner of the property be required to perform specified remedial action requirements within thirty days of delivery of a Council resolution. The Deputy Fire Chief reviewed the staff report. He gave a PowerPoint presentation providing photos of the situation on the property. R/2017-033 It was moved and seconded 1. That the buildings at 12639 232 Street., Maple Ridge, BC, legally described as PID 011-157-569, Lot 5, Section 20 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan 5467 be declared a hazardous condition within the meaning of paragraph 73 1 (a) of the Community Charter; 2. That the Owner of the Property is required to perform the following Remedial Action requirements: i) Demolish the Structures, remove the foundations and all demolition materials from the site. ii) Any excavation resulting from the demolition must be filled in to prevent water from ponding on the site. iii) The owner must follow all Work Safe BC Hazardous Materials requirements for the safe removal of any and all hazardous materials in the structures. In the event the Owners have not performed all of the Remedial Action requirements within thirty (30) days after notice of this resolution is delivered to the Owners, the City may, by its own forces or those of a contractor Council Workshop Minutes January 23, 2017 Page 3 of 5 engaged by the City, enter the Property and perform the Remedial Action requirements. If the City takes the above referenced action, the City may recover the expense from the Owners, together with costs and interest, in the same manner as municipal taxes in accordance with sections 17, 258, and 259 of the Community Charter. If a person with notice of this resolution wishes to request reconsideration of these requirements by Council, written notice of this request must be provided to the Manager of Legislative Services within fourteen (14) business days of that person receiving notice of this resolution. CARRIED 5.2 Introduction of the Cultural Plan Consultant • Patricia Huntsman, Principal Culture & Communications Susan Hayes, Chair, Public Art Steering Committee, introduced the topic and introduced Patricia Huntsman who presented the following: • BC and Canada Context: Creative Economy • Cultural Resources and Assets • Cultural Strategy for Community Impact • Project Purpose • Approach • Cultural Services as Connector It was advised that an on line survey will be done. Timelines were discussed. 5.3 Public Art Steering Committee • Update on Gateway Monument Project and Canada 150 Susan Hayes, Chair Yvonne Chui, Arts and Community Connections Manager Ms. Hayes provided an update on the Canada 150 grant received by the Public Art Steering Committee and highlighted a variety of projects being considered to celebrate Canada's 150th Anniversary as a result of the funding received which included community public art projects, a First Nations exhibition and a Playbox at Maple Ridge Park. The Arts and Community Connections Manager described the Committee's proposal for one functional public art installation. Council Workshop Minutes January 23, 2017 Page 4 of 5 6. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil 7. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL -Nil 8. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT 8.1 Update on Fraser Health Hospital Parking Mayor Read advised on the outcome of a meeting she attended with the Director of Parking for Fraser Health. Fees for parking at the Ridge Meadows Hospital were discussed and lower rates were requested. Mayor Read reported that Fraser Health has not heard from citizens on issues with parking and advised that citizens who have concerns contact the Director of Parking for Fraser Health directly. 8.2 Update on Parking Management Services Downtown Maple Ridge, RFP-CL16-65 The Manager of Legislative Services and Emergency Program advised on the best practices for municipalities in terms of service contracts. She also advised that all interested parties are encouraged to respond to an RSP to allow the City to seek best value for taxpayers. 9. NOTICE OF CLOSED MEETING R/2O17-O34 It was moved and seconded That the Council meeting immediately following this meeting be closed to the public pursuant to Section 90(1) and 90 (2) of the Community Charter as the subject matter being considered relates to the following: 1. Personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position on a Committee of Council. 2. Any other matter that may be brought before the Council that meets the requirements for a meeting closed to the public pursuant to Sections 90 (1) and 90 (2) of the Community Charter or Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. CARRIED Councillor Robson -OPPOSED Council Workshop Minutes January 23, 2017 Page 5 of 5 10. ADJOURNMENT -11:36 a.m. Certified Correct N. Read, Mayor