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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-12-01 Adopted Council Workshop Minutes.pdf1 I 1 1 1 1 \ Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP December 1, 2003 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on December 1, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. 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 C. Gordon Councillor F. Isaac Councillor C. Speirs ABSENT Councillor J. Dueck Councillor J. Harris 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. Leebum, Director of Communications and Human Resources P. Den Uyl, Manager of Inspection Services B. McDonald, Director of Licenses, Bylaws and Permits D. Spence, Fire Chief, Director of Safety Note: These Minutes are also posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.org Councillor Gordon was not in attendance at the start of the meeting. 1. MINUTES R/03-W-56 Minutes MOVED by Councillor Isaac SECONDED by Councillor Gordon That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of November 24, 2003 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes December 1, 2003 Page 2 of5 Before proceeding the Municipal Clerk announced the addition of the following item to the agenda: 3.6 Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility Issues, Fred Elder 2. DELEGATIONS -Nil 3. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS Note: Item 3.6 was dealt with prior to item 3.1. 3.1 Building Bylaw 6180 -2003 The Manager of Inspection Services gave a power point presentation of the proposed amendments to the Building Bylaw and described how they would clarify the role of the District in working with developers. Note: Councillor Gordon arrived at 9:55 a.m. The General Manager Public Works and Development Services advised that the Municipal Insurance Association conducted a core review of liability issues and recommended to all municipalities they represent that they amend their building bylaws to minimize risk exposure. ACTION REQUIRED Staff is to provide Council with information on how liability issues affect individual taxpayers. Note: The meeting recessed at 10:20 a.m. and reconvened at 10:30 a.m. 3.2 Residential Sprinklers The Fire Chief described the benefits of sprinkler systems in terms of safety for occupants of buildings and fire fighters and the resulting reduction in costs as the Department can respond with fewer fire fighters and less equipment. In some cases the Department will not even be required to attend. He indicated that he attended two meetings of the Developers Forum to provide information on the proposed bylaw. ' ) Council Workshop Minutes December I, 2003 Page 3 of5 ACTION REQUIRED Staff is to provide information on the total cost of a residential sprinkler system when amortized over the life of a mortgage. Note: 3.3. dealt with after 3.1 3.3 102 Avenue Improvements Staff report dated November 25, 2003 providing information on pedestrian improvements on 102 A venue. The General Manager Public Works and Development Services indicated that in response to a request from Council, staff prepared a report on the status of improvements to 102 A venue. It was the consensus of Council that staff present this information at the December 9, 2003 Council Meeting. ACTION REQUIRED Staff is to give a presentation at the December 9, 2003 Council meeting. 3.4 GVRD Board Appointments Staff report dated November 25, 2003 recommending appointments be made to the GVRD Board of Directors and GVRD Labour Relations Bureau. R/03-W-57 GVRD Labour Relations Bureau Appointments. MOVED by Councillor Gordon SECONDED by Councillor Isaac 3.5 That Mayor Kathy Morse be appointed as the District of Maple Ridge's member and Councillor Faye Isaac as aJternate member to the Greater Vancouver Regional Labour Relations Bureau. CARRIED Fraser Valley Regional Library 2004 Budget Staff report dated November 20, 2003 providing information on the 2004 Budget and seeking direction from Council. Council Workshop Minutes December 1, 2003 Page 4 of5 The General Manager Community Development, Parks and Recreation reviewed the budget and asked that Council provide Councillor Gordon, the Library liaison, with information on Council's view. Council made the following suggestions: • The budget should include projections to 2005. • The Fraser Valley Regional Library should consider if new facilities would be required in Maple Ridge by 2025 when the population is expected to double. • A better explanation is needed of the amount included in the budget for wage mcreases. Note: The meeting recessed at 12:10 p.m. and reconvened at 1:40 p.m. Note Item 3.6 was dealt with prior to item 3.1 3.6 Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility Issues -Proposed change in mandate and structure A staff report dated November 27, 2003 providing information on proposed amendments to the Committee's mandate to more accurately reflect the Committee's current activities and projects as well as increase it's membership was circulated. Mr. Fred Elder, Chairperson of the Committee, gave a power point presentation providing information on the activities of the Committee, its structure, and the proposed amendments. It was the consensus of Council that the committee should proceed as outlined and present a report at Committee of the Whole. ACTION REQUIRED Staff is to prepare an amending bylaw for presentation to Council. Note: The meeting recessed at 10:10 a.m. following item 3.6 and reconvened at 10:20 a.m. with item 3.1. -- I J J I .,i Council Workshop Minutes December I, 2003 Page 5 of5 4. CORRESPONDENCE 4.1 City of Surrey, Notice of Proposed Development Letter from Gertrude Kwan, Planner, providing preliminary notice of a proposal to amend the OCP to allow a casino with electronic gaming areas, a restaurant and a show lounge at Fraser Downs raceway facility. R/03-W-58 City of Surrey OCP Amendment MOVED by Councillor Isaac SECONDED by Councillor Daykin That the letter dated November 17, 2003 from the City of Surrey Planning and Development Department be received for information. CARRIED 5. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL 6. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT 7. ADJOURNMENT-1:45 p.m. ~Mayor Certified Correct