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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-12-03 Adopted Council Workshop Minutes.pdfCity of Maple Ridge 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 Council Workshop Minutes December 3, 2019 Page 2 of 4 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 Council Workshop Minutes December 3, 2019 Page 3 of 4 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 Council Workshop Minutes December 3, 2019 Page 4 of 4 6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Nil 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT-Nil 8. ADJOURNMENT -4:42 p.m. Certified Correct