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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-12-06 Adopted Council Workshop Minutes.pdfI l I I l Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP December 6, 2004 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on December 6, 2004 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 J. Dueck Councillor C. Gordon Councillor J. Harris Councillor F. Isaac Councillor C. Speirs Guests J. Steiner, Urban Systems C. Chan Piper, Consultant 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. Lee bum, Director of Communications and Human Resources J. Pickering, Director of Planning C. Carter. Manager of Community Planning Note: These Minutes are also posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridQ:e.org Councillor Gordon was not present at the start of the meeting. 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The agenda was adopted as circulated. 2. MINUTES R/04-510 Minutes November 29, 2004 MOVED by Councillor Daykin SECONDED by Councillor Dueck That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of November 29, 2004 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes December 6, 2004 Page 2 of 4 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil Note: Councillor Gordon arrived at 9:03 a.m. 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS 4.1 OCP Review -Transportation and Development Permits John Steiner, Urban Systems and the Manager of Community Planning gave a power point presentation of the Draft Transportation Plan. A copy of the presentation was circulated at the meeting. The Manager of Community Planning gave a power point presentation of the Development Permit Area Update. A copy of the presentation was circulated at the meeting. Note: The meeting recessed at 10: 10 a.m. and reconvened at 10:20 a.m. 4.2 Policy -Retention of Legal Counsel Staff.report dated December 1, 2004 recommending that the Legal Counsel Policy be forwarded to Committee of the Whole. The Municipal Clerk reviewed the policy and recommended that where the word "Manager" appears in the policy, it be changed to read "General Manager". The General Manager Corporate and Financial Services suggested that the Chief Administrative Officer also be included in the policy. It was the consensus of Council that the policy, with the recommended changes, be forwarded to Committee of the Whole of December 6, 2004. 4.3 Update on Alternative Approval Process -Bylaw to Remain at 6 Councillors The Municipal Clerk provided an update on other communities who are required to increase the size of their Council unless electoral approval is obtained to remain at 6 Councillors. He noted th at Council agreed to proceed with an alternative approval process to remain at 6 Councillors and recommended that the required bylaw be drafted in January 2005 for Council's consideration. Council was in agreement with this suggestion. j , I l 1 I Council Workshop Minutes December 6, 2004 Page 3 of4 ACTION REQUIRED Staff is to prepare a bylaw to remain at six Councillors for consideration by Council in January 2005. 4.4 GVRD Update Mayor Morse provided an update on the Cultural Grants program of the GVRD. She indicated that the Arts Centre and Theatre could apply for grants but would need to start tracking where audience members are coming from to demonstrate that the Centre attracts a regional audience. Mayor Morse provided information on the concerns that have been expressed by the GVRD over the lack of a municipal presence in urban treaty negotiations. She advised that she met with Chief James of Katzie First Nations and will meet with the Chief of Kwantlen First Nations to discuss this issue. ACTION REQUIRED 5. Councillor Gordon is to provide Mayor Morse with a copy of FCM's amended policy of what makes a healthy community. Staff is to work with the Arts Centre to investigate methods of tracking the originating location of audience members. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil 6. BRIEFIN G ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL-Nil 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIEN T-Nil 8. ADJOURNMENT-10:53 a.m. Council Workshop Minutes December 6, 2004 Page 4 of 4 Certified Correct