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COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES
June 22, 2021
The Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on June 22, 2021 at 11:01 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 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
C. Crabtree, General Manager Corporate Services
S. Hartman, General Manager Parks, Recreation & Culture
S. Nichols, Corporate Officer
D. Pollock, General Manager Engineering Services
Other Staff as Required
C. Goddard, Director of Planning
D. Hall, Planner
M. Halpin, Manager of Transportation
These Minutes are posted on the City Website at www.mapleridge.ca
Note: Due to COVID pandemic Councillor Yousef participated virtually. The Mayor
chaired the meeting from Council Chambers.
Note: Councillor Duncan and Councillor Robson was absent at the start of the
meeting.
1. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2021-WS-050
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda of the June 22, 2021 Council Workshop Meeting be approved
as circulated.
CARRIED
Council Workshop Minutes
June 22, 2021
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2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
2.1 Minutes of the May 25, 2021 Council Workshop Meeting
R/2021-WS-051
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of May 25, 2021 be adopted
as circulated.
CARRIED
3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil
4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
4.1 Options Report for Cannabis Licenses -Production and Processing
Staff report dated June 22, 2021 recommending amendments to Zoning Bylaw
No. 7600-2019 to prohibit non-soils based commercial cannabis facilities,
permit micro-cultivation within a standalone structure under 200m2 and permit
micro-processing of less than 600 kg per year in industrial zones within a
structure.
D. Hall, Planner provided a presentation on cannabis licensing, current conflict
between ALC regulations and the City's moratorium. The presentation
introduced a three step approach including considerations for large scale
production, considerations for micro-cultivations and nurseries, and
considerations for micro-processing.
Note: Councillor Robson entered the meeting virtually at 11:06 a.m. during the staff
presentation.
Note: Councillor Duncan entered the meeting virtually at 11:09 a.m. during the staff
presentation.
Staff responded to questions from Council and emphasized the importance of
passing the first recommendation.
R/2021-WS-052
It was moved and seconded
That the item be referred back to staff for further research and potential site
visits and that staff be directed to commence amendments to Zoning Bylaw
No. 7600-2019 to prohibit non-soils based commercial cannabis facilities in
alignment with current regulations.
CARRIED
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4.2 Transportation Issues -Intersection Safety & Traffic Calming Policy
Staff report dated June 22, 2021 providing information on how the City
addresses neighbourhood traffic calming requests, intersection and road
safety, and how capital projects are identified, prioritized and implemented.
The General Manager introduced the item. M. Halpin, Manager of
Transportation provided a presentation on traffic calming policy and process,
managing intersection safety, and how transportation projects are planned,
prioritized and implemented.
Staff responded to questions from Council.
Note: The Mayor called for a recess at 2:01 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at
2:50 p.rri .
4.3 Maple Ridge Business Improvement Area
Staff report dated June 22, 2021 recommending that a Business Improvement
Area program be undertaken, subject to petition against, for a five year term
commencing January 1, 2022.
The Corporate Officer reviewed the staff report and staff responded to
questions from Council.
R/2021-WS-053
It was moved and seconded
That a Business Improvement Area program be undertaken, subject to petition
against, for a five year term commencing January 1, 2022 to December 31,
2026.
CARRIED
4.4 UBCM Resolution 2020-NR6 -Independent Office of Integrity for Local
Government
Staff report dated June 22, 2021 recommending that UBCM resolution 2020-
NR6 -Independent Office of Integrity for Local Government be resubmitted for
debate at the 2021 UBCM Convention.
The Corporate Officer reviewed the staff report and staff responded to
questions from Council.
Council Workshop Minutes
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R/2021-WS-054
It was moved and seconded
That resolution 2020-NR6 -Independent Office of Integrity for Local
Government, previously submitted to UBCM in 2020, be resubmitted for debate
at the 2021 UBCM Convention.
CARRIED
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 -Nil
9. ADJOURNMENT -3:04 p.m.
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