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COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES
December 3, 2019
The Minutes of the City Council Workshop held on December 3, 2019 at 3:00 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 Appointed Staff
A. Horsman, Chief Administrative Officer Mayor M. Morden
Councillor J. Dueck
Councillor K. Duncan
Councillor C. Meadus
Councillor G. Robson
Councillor R. Svendsen
Councillor A. Yousef
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
L. Zosiak, Manager of Community Planning
A. Bowden, Planner 2, Community Planning
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/2019-694
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda of the December 3, 2019 Council Workshop Meeting be
approved as circulated.
CARRIED
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2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
2.1 Minutes of the November 26, 2019 Council Workshop Meeting
R/2019-695
It was moved and seconded
That the Council Workshop minutes of November 26, 2019 be adopted as
circulated.
CARRIED
3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil
4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
Councillor Duncan entered the meeting at 3:02 p.m.
4.1 2019-032-CP, Lougheed Transit Corridor Concept Plan
Staff report dated December 3, 2019 recommending that the Lougheed Transit
Corridor Concept Plan be endorsed and serve as a guide for development pending
the adoption of the Lougheed Corridor Area Plan.
The Manager of Community Planning introduced the item and A. Bowden, Planner
2, provided a detailed presentation to Council and responded to questions from
Council.
R/2019-696
It was moved and seconded
That the Lougheed Transit Corridor Concept Plan be received and referred back to
staff for further information as requested by Council.
CARRIED
4.2 Changes to Cheque Signing Protocols
Staff report dated December 3, 2019 recommending that elected officials be
removed as signing officers on the City's bank accounts effective January 1, 2020.
R/2019-697
It was moved and seconded
That elected officials be removed as signing officers on the City's bank accounts
effective January 1, 2020.
CARRIED
Councillor Robson -OPPOSED
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4.3 Water Service to Large Lot Suburban Developments
Staff report dated December 3, 2019 recommending endorsement of the
implementation of the "Best Management Practice Water Service for Large Lot
Suburban Residential Development."
The General Manager of Engineering introduced the item. M. Canning, Acting
Municipal Engineer, provided a presentation and responded to questions from
Council.
R/2019-698
It was moved and seconded
That the implementation of the "Best Management Practice -Water Service for
Large Lot Suburban Residential Development" be endorsed.
CARRIED
Councillor Duncan and Councillor Robson -OPPOSED
4.4 Alouette River Ecosystem Partnership Update
Staff report dated December 3, 2019 providing Council with an update on the
Alouette River Ecosystem Partnership (AREP).
The General Manager of Engineering provided a verbal update on progress to date
and next steps, and responded to questions from council.
5. CORRESPONDENCE
5.1 Upcoming Events
By Invitation to Mayor and Council
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
11:30 am 2:00 pm
Thursday, December 5, 2019
5:30 -7:00 pm
Saturday, December 7, 2019
4:00 -7:00 pm
General Community Events
Saturday, December 7
10:00 am 3:00 pm
Open Houses -None
Chamber of Commerce Nominees Christmas Luncheon,
Pitt Meadows Golf Club
Chamber of Commerce
Patient & Partner Advisory Committee Meeting, TBD
Ridge Meadows Primary Care Network
Winter Fest, Memorial Peace Park
City of Maple Ridge and Partners
Ruskin Hall Christmas Market, Ruskin Community Hall
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6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Nil
7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT-Nil
8. ADJOURNMENT -4:42 p.m.
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