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Home My WebLink About2020-06-23 Adopted Council Workshop Minutes.pdfCity of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES June 23, 2020 The Minutes of the City Council Workshop held on June 23, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. as an online virtual meeting hosted 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 D. Boag, General Manager Parks, Recreation & Culture C. Carter, General Manager Planning & Development Services C. Crabtree, Acting General Manager Corporate Services D. Pollock, General Manager Engineering Services T. Thompson, Chief Financial Officer S. Nichols, Corporate Officer Other Staff as Required F. Armstrong, Manager of Corporate Communications C. Goddard, Director of Planning A. Grochowich, Planner L. Zosiak, Manager of Community Planning Note: These Minutes are posted on the City Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Council members participated electronically. Mayor Morden chaired the meeting from Council Chambers. 1. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA R/2020-270 It was moved and seconded That the agenda of the June 23, 2020 Council Workshop Meeting be amended by adding the following to Item 8 Notice of Closed Council Meeting: Section 90(1)0) Information that is prohibited, or information that if it were presented in a document would be prohibited, from disclosure under section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; and further, That the agenda be approved as amended. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes June 23, 2020 Page 2 of 4 2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 2.1 Minutes of the June 9, 2020 Council Workshop Meeting R/2020-271 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of June 9, 2020 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUS/NESS 4.1 Draft Corporate Communication & Community Engagement Policy Staff report dated June 23, 2020 recommending that feedback received on the draft "Corporate Communication & Community Engagement Policy" be incorporated into the document for consideration at a future Council meeting. The Manager of Corporate Communications spoke to the staff report, providing background on the current policy and proposed amendments. Staff responded to questions from Council. Note: Councillor Meadus left the meeting at 11:12 a.m. and returned at 11:40 a.m. during comments from Council. Note: Councillor Yousef left the meeting at 11:51 a.m. and returned at 11:55 a.m. during comments from Council. R/2020-272 Moved and seconded That feedback received on the draft "Corporate Communications & Community Engagement" policy be incorporated for further consideration and adoption at a future Regular Council Meeting. CARRIED 4.2 Supportive Recovery Housing: Draft Zoning Bylaw Amendments Staff report dated June 23, 2020 recommending that a Zone Amending Bylaw be prepared to permit supportive recovery homes. Council Workshop Minutes June 23, 2020 Page 3 of 4 The Manager of Community Planning provided a brief background and introduction on the item. The Planner provided a detailed presentation and staff responded to questions from Council. 4.2.1 R/2020-273 Moved and seconded That staff prepare a Zone Amending Bylaw to permit supportive recovery homes as outlined in the staff report titled "Supportive Recovery Housing: Draft Zoning Bylaw Amendments" and including comments received by Council. CARRIED 4.2.2 R/2020-274 Moved and seconded That the recovery homes Zone Amending Bylaw be expanded to include seniors and persons with disabilities, and mental health residences as a density bonus subject to the Housing Agreement. CARRIED Councillor Duncan, Councillor Robson, Councillor Yousef -OPPOSED 5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil 6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL -Nil 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT-Nil 8. NOTICE OF CLOSED COUNCIL MEETING R/2020-275 Moved and seconded That the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to Sections 90 (1) and 90 (2) of the Community Charter as the subject matter being considered relates to the following: Section 90(1)(a) Personal information about an identifiable individual who holds a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality. Section 90(1)(c) Labour relations or employee negotiations. Council Workshop Minutes June 23, 2020 Page 4 of 4 Section 90(1)(e) The disposition of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure might reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality. Section 90(1)(i) The receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Section 90(1)0) Information that is prohibited, or information that if it were presented in a document would be prohibited, from disclosure under section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Section 90(2)(b) The consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to negotiations between the municipality and a provincial government. Any other matter that may be brought before the Council that meets the requirements for a meeting closed to the public pursuant to Sections 90 (1) and 90 (2) of the Community Charter or Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act CARRIED Councillor Duncan -OPPOSED 9. ADJOURNMENT -1:32 p.m. ayor Certified Correct