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COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES
February 8, 2022
The Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on February 8, 2022 at 11:04 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 Appointed Staff
Elected Officials S. Hartman, Chief Administrative Officer
Mayor M. Morden
Councillor J. Dueck
Councillor C. Meadus
Councillor G. Robson
Councillor R. Svendsen
Councillor A. Yousef
C. Carter, General Manager Planning & Development Services
C. Crabtree, General Manager Corporate Services
D. Pollock, General Manager Engineering Services
P. Hlavac-Winsor, General Counsel and Executive Director,
ABSENT
Councillor K. Duncan
Legislative Services
S. Nichols, Corporate Officer
T. Thompson, Director of Finance
Other Staff as Required
C. Goddard, Director of Planning
A. Grochowich, Planner 2
F. Smith, Director of Engineering
L. Zosiak, Manager of Community Planning
These Minutes are posted on the City Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca
Note: Due to COVID Councillor Robson participated virtually. The Mayor chaired the
meeting from Council Chambers.
1. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2022-WS-001
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda for the February 8, 2022 Council Workshop Meeting be
approved as circulated.
CARRIED
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2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
2.1 Minutes of the December 14, 2021 Council Workshop Meeting
R/2022-WS-002
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the December 14, 2021 Council Workshop Meeting be
adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil
4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUS/NESS
4.1 Port Haney Land Use Policy Review-Public Engagement Process
Staff report dated February 8, 2022 providing background on the project and
outlines of the Port Haney Land Use Policy Review engagement process, the
area of study, and the anticipated timeframe for completing this work.
The Manager of Community Planning provided a brief background on the item
and advised that an alternative recommendation is included in the staff report
for Council consideration. A. Grochowich, Planner 2, provided a detailed
presentation. Staff responded to questions from Council.
R/2022-WS-003
It was moved and seconded
That staff prepare Official Community Plan and Zone Amending Bylaws to
eliminate "residential only" buildings on vacant or underutilized properties
within lands designated as Port Haney Multi-Family, Commercial, & Mixed-Use
and to permit buildings up to 6 storeys in height; and furthermore, that staff
review and update the Town Centre Development Permit Area Guidelines
pertaining to the "Port Haney and Waterfront" precinct to ensure that the
guidelines clearly articulate that future development is to reflect Port Haney's
roots and heritage character.
CARRIED
5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil
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6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
The Mayor requested an update on the Heritage Policy and park space. Staff
advised that the Community Heritage Commission Strategic Plan will be coming
in the next couple of months and that the Heritage Awards will be taking place
this month.
Councillor Dueck requested an update on the Council Matrix and was advised
that this will becoming forward either at the end of this month or early March.
Councillor Robson congratulated staff on the news release that went out
regarding BC Housing and had questions regarding youth facilities.
7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT-Nil
8. NOTICE OF CLOSED COUNCIL MEETING
R/2022-WS-004
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)
Section 90(1)(e)
Section 90(1)(g)
Section 90(1)(i)
Section 90(2)(b)
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;
the consideration of information received and held in
confidence relating to negotiations between the
municipality and a provincial government or the federal
government or both, or between a provincial government
or the federal government or both and a third party;
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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
9. ADJOURNMENT -12:09 p.m.
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