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Home My WebLink About2017-07-04 Adopted Council Workshop Minutes.pdfCity of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES July 4, 2017 The Minutes of the City Council Workshop held on July 4, 2017 at 6:00 p.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 C. Bell Councillor K. Duncan Councillor B. Masse Councillor G Robson Councillor T. Shymkiw Councillor C. Speirs Appointed Staff E.C. Swabey, Chief Administrative Officer K. Swift, General Manager of Parks, Recreation & Culture P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development Services L. Darcus, Manager of Legislative Services Other Staff as Required T. Thompson, Manager of Financial Planning J. Hyland, Officer in Charge, Ridge-Meadows RCMP A. Paradis, Inspector, Ridge-Meadows RCMP W. McCormick, Director of Recreation & Community Services Y. Chui, Recreation Manager Arts & Community Connections F. Armstrong, Manager Corporate Communications Note: These Minutes are posted on the City Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca Note: Councillor Shymkiw and Councillor Speirs were not in attendance at the start of the meeting. 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The agenda was adopted with the addition of the following: R/2017-283 It was moved and seconded That the agenda for the July 4, 2017 Council Workshop Meeting be amended to include a video on the Cops for Cancer fund raiser at the RCMP detachment with Logan Lay -Chief for the Day and be adopted as amended. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes July 4, 2017 Page 2 of 6 Note: Councillor Shymkiw joined the meeting at 6:01 p.m. 2. MINUTES -Nil 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL Cops for Cancer Fund raiser at the RCMP Detachment with Logan Lay -Chief for the Day. OIC Hyland introduced new Inspector Paradis who will be starting in early August. He reviewed his past experience. OIC Hyland then described the Cops for Cancer fundraiser and how engaged everyone at the detachment was. The video was then played. (https://youtu.be/vit7w8656r0) 4 MAYOR'S AND COUNCILLORS' REPORTS Councillor Masse Councillor Masse provided information about the Community Court initiative. He advised that a meeting with community stakeholders is scheduled for September 27, 2017. (Post meeting note: new date for community dialogue is September 19th) Councillor Bell Councillor Bell attended a Canadian Youth Nation Golf dinner. She also attended Canada Day events and participated as a judge for the Ridge Meadows Got Talent contest. She advised that the Maple Ridge Library is holding a summer reading program for children and adults. Councillor Bell shared that she has been awarded a life time membership for the Lower Mainland Local Government Association and is now serving as past president. Note: Councillor Speirs joined the meeting at 6:21 p.m. Councillor Robson Councillor Robson attended the Chief for a Day -Logan Lay event, a tourism meeting, the graduation ceremony for Garibaldi Secondary, a Foundation Dinner and meetings of the Pitt Meadows Airport Society Board. He visited the Walnut Grove pool to see what an 8 lane pool looks like. He advised that he has been working on the perimeters of the camp at St. Anne Park. Councillor Duncan Councillor Duncan attended a meeting of the Big Brothers and Big Sisters organization. She advised that the organization is very interested in becoming involved in the community. She also attended a Cultural Champions Summit. Council Workshop Minutes July 4, 2017 Page 3 of 6 Councillor Speirs Councillor Speirs met with the Blanket BC Society. He attended the opening of the Chameleon Restaurant patio, a Fraser Health Regional (Northwest Sector) meeting, Canada Day presentations and the farewell celebration for Lindy Sisson from the Maple Ridge ACT. Councillor Speirs also attended meetings of the Pitt Meadows Airport Society Board and participated in a Malcolm Knapp Research Forest field tour of Marion Lake. He advised that he will be attending the Metro Vancouver Utilities Committee meeting. Councillor Shymkiw Councillor Shymkiw advised on the Friends in Need Food Bank and explained the distribution process and reasons for current methods. Mayor Read Mayor Read attended the opening of the Chameleon Restaurant patio, an Aboriginal Housing meeting with MP Dan Ruimy and a number of community stakeholders including FRANAS. Mayor Read met with Chair Mayor Moore of Metro Vancouver to discuss Regional Prosperity Initiative. She advised that meetings have been arranged with the YMCA and the YWCA to discuss possible partnerships. 5. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUS/NESS 5.1 Development Cost Charges (DCC} Imposition Bylaw Update The Manager of Financial Planning gave a PowerPoint presentation providing the following information: • Description, context, uses and calculations of Development Cost Charges (DCCs) • DCC Bylaw Process -considerations, stakeholder input, Ministry review • Proposed DCC Bylaw -structure changes, rate changes and comparison A discussion ensued about resubmitting a previous Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) resolution to this year's UBCM convention related to this topic. R/2017-284 It was moved and seconded That a UBCM resolutions sub-committee be established to include Councillors Bell, Duncan and Speirs. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes July 4, 2017 Page 4 of 6 5.2 Cultural Plan Update Presentation by Patricia Huntsman, Consultant Ms. Huntsman gave a PowerPoint presentation providing a summary of engagement and survey findings for Maple Ridge's Ten Year Cultural Plan which included the following information: • Definition of Cultural Resources and Assets • Importance of participation and arts and cultural organizations • Role of the City • Outline of steps followed in Phases 1 and 2 • Next steps as part of Phase 3 • Priorities for the municipality • Events and activities within the City • Requests for future events and activities • Survey findings 5.3 Follow-Up Report to the Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey Presentation 5.3.1 Staff report dated July 4, 2017 recommending that funding be increased for subsidized arena access by $100,000 in 2017 and by $200,000 in subsequent years, by identifying a funding source in 2017 and amending the 2018-2022 business plan accordingly. MAIN MOTION R/2017-285 It was moved and seconded That staff increase funding for subsidized arena access by $100,000 in 2017 and by $200,000 in subsequent years, by identifying a funding source for 2017 and amending the 2018-2022 business plan accordingly. Before the vote was called on the main motion, 5.3.2 R/2017-286 It was moved and seconded That Item 5.3 be deferred for one week until staff can obtain additional information about potential to purchase additional ice time, for instance from Pitt Meadows or non-prime time. DEFEATED Mayor Read, Councillor Duncan, Councillor Shymkiw, Councillor Speirs - OPPOSED Council Workshop Minutes July 4, 2017 Page 5 of 6 The table returned to the main motion, Councillor Bell, Councillor Masse, Councillor Robson -OPPOSED 5.4 Ridge Meadows Minor Lacrosse Needs Follow Up CARRIED Staff report dated July 4, 2017 recommending that a report be provided citing locations for a lacrosse box with lighting. R/2017-287 It was moved and seconded That staff bring back a report citing potential locations for a lacrosse box with lighting. CARRIED 5.5 Outdoor Pool Information Report Staff report dated July 4, 2017 providing options to pursue or not pursue an outdoor pool. The Director of Recreation and Community Services gave a PowerPoint presentation providing the following information: • Examples of outdoor pools in Maple Ridge, other communities in the Lower Mainland and pools situated in other cities including Calgary, Lethbridge and a championship pool located in Windsor, Ontario • The potential costs and timeline for installing a pre-fabricated pool. Note: Councillor Robson left the meeting at 9:05 p.m. R/2017-288 It was moved and seconded That staff do not pursue an outdoor pool. 6. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil CARRIED 7. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL -Nil Council Workshop Minutes July 4, 2017 Page 6 of 6 8. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT-Nil 9. ADJOURNMENT-9:06 p.m. Certified Correct ~~ Corporate Officer N. Read, Mayor