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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-12-14 Adopted Council Workshop Minutes.pdfCity of Maple Ridge Council Workshop Minutes December 14, 2021 The Minutes of the City Council Workshop Meeting held virtually and hosted in Council Chambers of the City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia on December 14, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. for the purpose of transacting regular City business. PRESENT Elected Officials Mayor M. Morden Councillor J. Dueck Councillor C. Meadus Councillor G. Robson joined at 11:02 Councillor R. Svendsen Councillor A. Yousef ABSENT Councillor K. Duncan Appointed Staff S. Hartman, Chief Administrative Officer C. Carter, General Manager Planning & Development Services C. Crabtree, Acting General Manager Corporate Services D. Pollock, General Manager Engineering Services P. Hlavac-Winsor, Acting Corporate Officer T. Thompson, Director, Finance Other staff as required G. Goddard, Director, Planning J. Kim, IT Support Specialist B. Livingstone, Business Retention and Expansion Officer, Economic Development F. Smith, Director, Engineering L. Zosiak, Manager of Community Planning, Planning Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Councillors Yousef and Robson participated in the meeting electronically. The Mayor chaired the meeting from Council Chambers. Note: Councillor Robson was absent at the start of the meeting. 01 APPROVAL OF AGENDA R/2021-WS-105 It was moved and seconded That the agenda for the December 14, 2021 Council Workshop Meeting be approved as circulated. CARRIED Workshop Meeting Minutes December 14, 2021 Page 2 of 4 02 ADOPTION OF MINUTES 2.1 Minutes of the November 23, 2021 and November 29-30, 2021 Council Workshop Meeting R/2021-WS-106 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the November 23, 2021 and November 29-30, 2021 Council Workshop Meeting be adopted. CARRIED 03 DELEGA T/ONS -Ni I 04 UNFINISHED AND NEW BUS/NESS 4.1 Consultant Report -Thornhill Employment Land Use Study Outcomes Staff report dated December 14, 2021 recommending the Urban Systems Thornhill Employment Lands Opportunity Assessment report be received for information and that staff undertake analysis of the report findings and bring recommendations on next steps to a future Council Workshop meeting. The Manager of Community Planning introduced representatives of Urban Systems who provided a detailed presentation. Note: Councillor Robson entered the meeting at 11:02 a.m. and participated electronically. R/2021-WS-107 It was moved and seconded That the Urban Systems Thornhill Employment Lands Opportunity Assessment report be received for information; and, That staff undertake analysis of the report findings and bring recommendations on next steps to a future Council Workshop meeting. CARRIED 4.2 Processes for Permitting Curb-side Patios on a Long-term Basis Staff report dated December 14, 2021 recommending the development and implementation of a permitting process to allow restaurants, cafes and craft breweries to operate curb-side (on-street) patios on a long-term basis. R/2021-WS-108 It was moved and seconded That a permitting process to allow restaurants, cafes and craft breweries to operate curb-side (on-street) patios on a long-term basis be developed and implemented. Workshop Meeting Minutes December 14, 2021 Page 3 of 4 That staff and/or the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute any and all agreements, land title documents and other necessary documents related to the dis position. CARRIED 5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil 6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/ QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Councillor Dueck asked if the City is considering going back to conventional Council meetings in the new year. The General Manager of Corporate Services advised that additional equipment would be required to get the Council Chamber audio/visual system fully functioning again. 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT -Nil 8. NOTICE OF CLOSED COUNCIL MEETING R/2021-WS-109 It was moved and seconded That 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)(a) Section 90(1){e) Section 90(1)(g) Section 90(1)(i) Section 90(1)(k) Personal information about an identifiable individual who is being considered for a position appointed by the municipality; the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality; litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality; the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public. 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. Workshop Meeting Minutes December 14, 2021 Page 4 of 4 9. ADJOURNMENT -12:58 p.m. Certified Correct P. Hlavac-Winsor, Acting Corporate Officer