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Home My WebLink About2019-11-26 Adopted Council Workshop Minutes.pdfCity of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES November 26, 2019 The Minutes of the City Council Workshop held on November 26, 2019 at 1:58 p.m. in the Blaney Room at City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia for the purpose of transacting regular City business. PRESENT Elected Officials Mayor M. Morden Councillor J. Dueck Councillor K. Duncan Councillor C. Meadus Councillor G. Robson Councillor R. Svendsen Councillor A. Yousef Appointed Staff A. Horsman, Chief Administrative Officer C. Carter, General Manager Planning & Development Services D. Pollock, General Manager Engineering Services D. Boag, Acting General Manager Parks, Recreation & Culture L. Benson, Director of Corporate Administration S. Nichols, Deputy Corporate Officer T. Thompson, Chief Financial Officer Other Staff as Required C. Goddard, Director of Planning D. Pope, Director of Recreation and Community Engagement D. Denton, Acting Director of Economic Development and Civic Properties B. Livingston, Business Retention & Expansion Officer M. Canning, Acting City Engineer P. Irani, Manager of Transportation Engineering Also in Attendance: B. Abelson, Project Manager, McElhanney Ltd Note: These Minutes are posted on the City Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca Video of the meeting is posted at media.mapleridge.ca/Mediasite/Showcase Note: Councillor Duncan was not in attendance at the start of the meeting. 1. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA R/2019-656 It was moved and seconded That the agenda of the November 26, 2019 Council Workshop Meeting be approved as circulated. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes November 26, 2019 Page 2 of 4 2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 2.1 Minutes of the November 12, 2019 Council Workshop Meeting R/2019-657 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of November 12, 2019 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUS/NESS 4.1 Abernethy Way Extension Study (232 Street to 256 Street) Staff report dated November 26, 2019 recommending that the Abernethy Way Extension study be endorsed and that Option 7 as identified in Appendix A of the staff report be selected as the preferred route. Mr. Abelson, Project Manager, McElhanney Ltd., gave a detailed presentation outlining the various options available to Council. Councillor Duncan entered the meeting at 2:03 p.m. R/2019-658 It was moved and seconded That the portion of the Abernethy Way Extension Study covering the 232 Street to 240 Street segment, as attached to the staff report, be endorsed. CARRIED R/2019-659 It was moved and seconded That the portion of the Abernethy Way Extension Study covering the 240 Street to 256 Street segment be received. CARRIED 4.2 2020 Council Meeting Schedule Staff report dated November 26, 2019 recommending that the proposed 2020 Council meeting schedule as attached to the staff report titled "2020 Council Meeting Schedule" be adopted. The Corporate Officer gave a presentation and responded to questions from Council. Council Workshop Minutes November 26, 2019 Page 3 of 4 R/2019-660 It was moved and seconded That the 2020 Council Meeting Schedule attached to the staff report dated November 26, 2019 be adopted as amended by changing the start of the Council Workshop meetings to 11:00 a.m. from 10:00 a.m. CARRIED 4.3 Maple Ridge Festival Verbal Update • Y. Chui, Manager of Arts and Community The Manager of Arts and Community, gave a presentation and responded to questions from Council. 4.4 2019 Town Centre Business Walk Report Staff report dated November 26, 2019 providing information on the 2019 Town Centre Business Walk (no resolution required). The Business Retention and Expansion Officer gave presentation and responded to questions from Council. 4.5 Financial Plan Incremental Request Staff report dated November 26, 2019 recommending that the incremental adjustments to the Financial Plan, as amended, be incorporated into the 2020- 2014 Financial Plan Bylaw. The Chief Financial Officer, gave a presentation and responded to questions from Council. R/2019-661 It was moved and seconded That the recommended incremental adjustments to the Financial Plan, as amended, be incorporated into the 2020-2024 Financial Plan Bylaw. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes November 26, 2019 Page 4 of 4 CORRESPONDENCE 5.1 Upcoming Events By Invitation to Mayor and Council: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 7:30 -9:00 am Thursday, November 28, 2019 8:30 am -4:00 pm Thursday, November 28, 2019 5:00 -8:00 pm Friday, November 29, 2019 8:30 -9:30 am Open Houses: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 5:50 -8:30 pm Saturday, November 27, 2019 4:00 -8:00 pm Salvation Army -Dignity Breakfast South Bonson Community Centre, Pitt Meadows Host Salvation Army CivX 2019: Civil Ideas for Less Civil Times Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue in Vancouver Host: LMLGA & Civiclnfo BC Golden Ears Gogo -African Dinner Fund raiser SRT, 10445 245 Street, Maple Ridge Host Golden Ears Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign Operation Red Nose 23283 McKay Avenue, Maple Ridge Host Operation Red Nose Sign Bylaw Update City Hall's west entrance, 11995 Haney Place 232 Street Improvements: Dewdney Trunk Road to 116 Avenue City Hall Foyer, 11995 Haney Place 6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT 8. ADJOURNMENT -4:36 p.m. Certified Correct ~rporate Officer M.