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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
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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.
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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.
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9. ADJOURNMENT -12:58 p.m.
Certified Correct
P. Hlavac-Winsor, Acting Corporate Officer