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COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES
March 12, 2019
The Minutes of the City Council Workshop held on March 12, 2019 at 2:03 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 Appointed Staff
Elected Officials K. Swift, Acting Chief Administrative Officer
Mayor M. Morden
Councillor J. Dueck
Councillor K. Duncan
Councillor C. Meadus(1)
Councillor G. Robson
Councillor R. Svendsen
Councillor A. Yousef
F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development
Services
C. Carter, Director of Planning
L. Benson, Director of Corporate Administration
T. Thompson, Chief Financial Officer
Other Staff as Required
B. Elliott, Manager of Community Planning
A. Grochowich, Planner 1, Community Planning
S. Cote-Rolvink, Chief Building Official
Note: These Minutes are posted on the City Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca
(1) Councillor Mead us attended via on line meeting software
1. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2019-147
It was moved and seconded
That the March 12, 2019 Council Workshop agenda be approved as circulated.
2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
2.1 Minutes of the February 26, 2019 Council Workshop Meeting
R/2019-148
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the February 26, 2019 Council Workshop Meeting be
adopted.
3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil
CARRIED
CARRIED
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4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
4.1 Overview of Proposed Integrated Court-Presentation
• Lori Ashton, Crown Counsel
• Inspector Aaron Paradis -Operations Officer Ridge Meadows Det.
• S/Sgt. Kevin O'Donnell -Plainclothes Commander Ridge Meadows Det.
• Cpl. Amanda Harnett-A/NCO ijc the Uniform Community Response Unit
Staff Sargent, K. O'Donnell introduced the item. Lori Ashton explained how the regular
court system works. She advised of the opportunities of a non-traditional model for
individuals with mental health issues. She provided examples of municipalities with fully-
implemented non-traditional models and the positive outcomes. She outlined the working
group assembled on behalf of municipalities utilizing the Port Coquitlam courthouse,
detailed its broad membership, and advised that they are a few months away from
presenting a proposal to decision-makers.
R/2019-149
It was moved and seconded
That the working group on the proposed Integrated Court be provided with a letter
communicating Council's support for this initiative.
CARRIED
4.2 Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure: Council Update and Next Steps
Staff report dated March 12, 2019 recommending that staff be directed to prepare
amendments to the Off-Street Parking and Loading Bylaw to integrate the
requirements identified in the report titled "Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure:
Council Update and Next Steps" dated March 12, 2019 and that once prepared the
amending Bylaw be placed on an available Committee of the Whole Agenda.
A. Grochowich, Planner 1, Community Planning, provided gave a PowerPoint
presentation including the following information:
• Item background
• Types of EV Charging Technology; Level 1 AC, 120V, Level 2 AC, 240V, and Level
3 DC Fast Charging
• EV Charging Infrastructure Spectrum; Roughed-in, Energized, and Complete EV
Charging Infrastructure
• Installation Costs for Ground-Oriented, Apartment, and an overview of
installation costs
• Institutional Uses
• Other Considerations
• Revised EV Requirements
• Going forward options for Council
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R/2019-150
It was moved and seconded
That staff be directed to prepare amendments to the Off-Street Parking and Loading
Bylaw to integrate the requirements identified in the report titled "Electric Vehicle
Charging Infrastructure: Council Update and Next Steps" dated March 12, 2019,
and that once prepared the Amending Bylaw be placed on an available Committee
of the Whole agenda.
CARRIED
4.3 Social Housing Plan -Presentation
• Christine Carter, Director of Planning
• Brent Elliott, Manager of Community Planning
B. Elliott, Manager of Community Planning, gave a PowerPoint presentation
including the following information:
• Background
• Existing Housing Services
• BC Housing Approach
• Maple Ridge Social Housing Plan
• Additional Royal Cres. Temporary Modular Housing
• Burnett Affordable Housing for Seniors
• Permanent Supportive Housing Facility
• Maple Ridge Social Housing Plan step by step process
R/2019-151
It was moved and seconded
That the following recommendations be forwarded to the March 12, 2019 Regular
Council Meeting for consideration.
• That staff be directed to forward the Maple Ridge Social Housing Plan to the
Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs and Ministry of Health;
• That staff be directed to work with BC Housing and Fraser Health on site
identification and investigations to inform Council's selection of a location for a
preferred permanent supportive housing facility; and further,
• That staff be directed to work with BC Housing and Fraser Health to develop a
Made in Maple Ridge demonstration model for the Social Housing Plan.
CARRIED
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5. CORRESPONDENCE
5.1 Upcoming Events
Thursday, March 14
6:00 -9:00 pm
Friday, March 15
6:00 -10:00 pm
Innovation in Emerging Cities: Community Leaders Forum
The ACT Arts Centre
Ridge Meadows Hospice Society -St. Paddy's Day Pub Night
Samz Pub, Pitt Meadows
Wednesday, March 13 Maple Ridge Park Clean Up, hosted by Adopt-a-Block
1:30 -3:30 pm 23200 Fern Crescent, Maple Ridge
Thursday, March 14
11:00 am -4:00 pm
Saturday, March 16
9:00 am -1:00 pm
Black Press Extreme Education and Career Fair
Greg Moore Youth Centre
Garage Sale -Maple Ridge Lawn Bowling Club
Maple Ridge Lawn Bowling Club (11445 232 Street)
6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL -Nil
7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT-Nil
8. ADJOURNMENT -3:11 p.m.
Certified Correct
L. Benson, Corporate Officer