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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-06-23 Adopted Council Workshop Minutes.pdf--i j 1 I l . l j l \ Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP June 23, 2003 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on June 23, 2003 at 9:00 a.rn. in the Blaney Room of the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia for the purpose of transacting regular Municipal business. PRESENT Elected Officials Mayor K. Morse Councillor E. Daykin Councillor J. Dueck Councillor C. Gordon Councillor J. Harris Councillor F. Isaac Councillor C. Speirs Appointed Staff J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer T. Fryer, Municipal Clerk M. Murray, General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreational Services P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development Services C. Marlo, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required J. Charlebois, Planner K. Grout, Manager Development and Environmental Services J. Pickering, Director of Planning D. Spence, Fire Chief, Manager, Community Safety B. Carter, Waterworks Superintendent Note: These Minutes are also posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.org Mayor Morse was not in attendance at the start of the meeting. Councillor Dueck chaired the meeting in her absence. 1. MINUTES R/03-W-22 Minutes June 16, 2003 MOVED by Councillor Speirs SECONDED by Councillor Harris That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of June 16, 2003 be adopted as circulated. CARRJED Council Workshop Minutes June 23, 2003 Page 2 of5 2. DELEGATIONS 2.1 GVRD Parks, Kanaka Creek Regional Park and Greenway Plan, Wendy Dadalt, Will McKenna Ms. Dadalt and Mr. McKenna gave a Power Point Presentation focusing on: • Management Plan Process, Region and Park Context • Kanaka Creek and its tributaries • Management Issues and Opportunities • Public Consultation • Cooperative Opportunities with the District An information package was distributed to Council. Ms. Dadalt confirmed that the GVRD supports maintenance of the Albion Ferry after the new crossing is completed. The GVRD continues to look at acquiring land along the Fraser River for greenways and has identified potential locations for overhead access from the Haney ByPass to the Park. 3. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUS/NESS 3.1 Heritage Register Update Project The Planner advised that the Heritage Commission has applied for Federal Government Funding to participate in the development of a National Heritage Register. As only 12 communities in the Province are eligible to receive funding, the District is guaranteed approval. The Commission has formed a sub-committee to work with a consultant on this project. It is anticipated that the funding grant will be signed in July, a consultant will be hired immediate following this and the primary research phase will be completed in• September. The project should be ready for submission to the Provincial Government in February or March. A staff member will be designated as the Municipal Registrar to ensure that the documentation meets Provincial Government standards. ACTION REQUIRED Staff is to include the Heritage Register Update on a Council agenda when funding approvals are announced. Note: The meeting recessed at 10:00 a.m. and reconvened at 10:05 a.m. Council Workshop Minutes June 23, 2003 Page 3 of 5 3.2 Fire Hydrant Visibility Program The Waterworks Superintendent gave a Power Point presentation on a capital program to paint fire hydrants over the next two years using a grant from Human Resources Development Canada The hydrants will be painted red and white to achieve greater visibility. Note: Mayor Morse arrived at 10:10 a.m. and assumed the Chair. The General Manager Corporate and Financial Services suggested that consideration be given to a youth program, similar to programs in other municipalities in Canada, to paint illustrations on the hydrants. The Fire Chief outlined the reasons for selecting the red and white color scheme and noted that there is a bylaw dictating the colors. He indicated that the Fire Department could give consideration to permitting illustrations on specific hydrants. ACTION REQUIRED 3.3 The Fire Department is to prepare a report on the feasibility of painting illustrations on fire hydrants. Animal Services Staff report dated June 23, 2003 directing staff to develop a Request for Proposals for Animal Services. The General Manager Corporate and Financial Services advised that the SPCA has put the District on notice that they will uul be continuing lo offer animal control services. He asked that Council direct staff to develop a Request for Proposals. He confirmed that the SPCA will honor its existing contract but is requesting additional staff. The SPCA will continue to operate in the community but will focus on the prevention of cruelty to animals. The Director of Licenses, Permits and Bylaws referred to Coquitlam as an example of a community that is providing their own animal control services but working with the SPCA on cruelty issues. The General Manager Corporate and Financial Services advised that the committee on Animal Services was informed that this report would be coming to Council. R/03-W-23 Animal Services RFP MOVED by Councillor Isaac SECONDED by Councillor Dueck Council Workshop Minutes June 23, 2003 Page 4 of5 That staff be directed to develop a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Animal Services needs, noting that the RFP is to be developed and brought back to Council for approval prior to issuance. CARRIED 4. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil 5. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL 5.1 Library Report Councillor Gordon asked that Council give consideration to a proposal from the Library to extend operating hours to include 4 hour Sunday openings from September to June. There will be an ongoing cost implications with this proposal. The savings to the District that resulted from the newly-signed library contract will cover the costs for 2003. ACTION REQUIRED Staff is to prepare a report for a future Committee of the Whole on the impacts of increasing the hours of operation of the Library. 5.2 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Committee Work Councillor Gordon advised that she has been invited to participate on two FCM Committees. Participation would involve travel expenses. ACTION REQUIRED Staff is to provide information on the financial implications of participation on FCM Committees. 6. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT -,. .. l i I I Council Workshop Minutes June 23, 2003 Page 5 of5 7. ADJOURNMENT -11: 10 a.m. Certified Correct T. Fryer, Municipal Clerk Krse,Mayor