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COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES
February 23, 2021
The Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on February 23, 2021 at 11:02 a.m. held
virtually and hosted in the Council Chambers of the 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 C. Mead us
Councillor G. Robson
Councillor R. Svendsen
Councillor A. Yousef
ABSENT
Councillor K. Duncan
Appointed Staff
A. Horsman, Chief Administrative Officer
D. Boag, General Manager Parks, Recreation & Culture
C. Carter, General Manager Planning & Development Services
C. Crabtree, General Manager Corporate Services
S. Nichols, Corporate Officer
D. Pollock, General Manager Engineering Services
T. Thompson, Chief Financial Officer
Other Staff as Required
C. Goddard, Director of Planning
A. Grochowich, Planner 2
L. Zosiak, Manager Community Planning
J. Mickleborough, Director of Engineering
R. Ollenberger, Manager of Infrastructure Development
M. Vogel, Computer Support Specialist
These Minutes are posted on the City website at www.mapleridge.ca.
Note: Councillor Yousef and Councillor Robson were absent at the start of the
meeting.
Due to COVID, Councillor Robson and Councillor Yousef participated virtually.
The Mayor chaired the meeting from Council Chambers.
1. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
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It was moved and seconded
That the agenda of the February 23, 2021 Council Workshop Meeting be
approved as circulated.
CARRIED
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February 23, 2021
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2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
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It was moved and seconded
That the Council Workshop minutes of February 9, 2021 be adopted as
circulated.
CARRIED
Note: Councillor Yousef entered the meeting at 11:02 a.m.
3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil
4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
4.1 Stormwater Management Presentation
The Director of Engineering presented an overview of the types of storm ponds
used in storm water management including temporary erosion and sediment
control ponds, detention/retention ponds, and constructed natural ponds.
Note: Councillor Robson entered the meeting at 11:08 a.m. during the staff
presentation.
Staff responded to questions from Council.
4.2 Town Centre Visioning: Public Engagement Outcomes
Staff report dated February 23, 2021 recommending that recommendations in
the Growing Together Public Engagement Outcomes and for Maple Ridge's
Town Centre Report be assessed to advance ideas for ways to foster an
inclusive, vibrant and welcoming Town Centre.
L. Zosiak, Manager of Community Planning introduced the item.
Emily Rennalls, Associate and Project Manager with DIALOG provided a
presentation on the purpose, process and outcomes of the public engagement
process for the Town Centre Visioning process that took place from August -
October 2020. Council provided feedback on the report and staff and Ms.
Rennalls responded to questions from Council.
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It was moved and seconded
That staff assess the recommendations, and take into consideration Council
feedback, in the Growing Together Public Engagement Outcomes and
Recommendations for Maple Ridge's Town Centre Report to advance ideas for
ways to foster an inclusive, vibrant, and welcoming Town Centre.
CARRIED
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5. CORRESPONDENCE
5.1 Single-Use Item Reduction Advocacy for Consistent Regional Regulation
Correspondence dated February 5, 2021 from City of New Westminster Mayor
Jonathan X. Cote regarding development of a region-wide single-use items
reduction strategy including regulation.
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It was moved and seconded
That staff acknowledge receipt of correspondence and advise that no further
action will be taken.
CARRIED
6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL -Nil
7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT-Nil
8. NOTICE OF CLOSED COUNCIL MEETING
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It was moved and seconded
The meeting will 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)(c) Labour relations or employee negotiations; and
Section 90(1)(i) The receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client
privilege, including communications necessary for that
purpose.
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
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9. ADJOURNMENT -1:08 p.m.
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