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Home My WebLink About2005-04-11 Adopted Council Workshop Minutes.pdf) _) Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP April 11, 2005 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on April 11 , 2005 at 9:00 a.m. in the Blaney Room of the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia for the p~ose of transacting regular Municipal business. PRESENT Elected Officials Mayor K. Morse Councillor E. Daykin Councillor J. Dueck Councillor C. Gordon CoW1ci1lor 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 Recreation Services P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development Services J. Leeburn, Executive Director C. Marlo, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required J. Pickering, Director of Planning C. Carter, Manager of Development and Environmental Services B. McDonald, Director of License, Permits and Bylaws Note: These Minutes are also posted on the Municipal Web Site at vvww.mapleridge.org Councillor Gordon was not in attendance at the start of the meeting. 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The agenda was adopted with the addition of the following item: 5.2 GVRD, Livable Region Strategic Plan Review 2. Jt11NUTES R/05-160 Minutes April 4, 2005 MOVED by Councillor Dueck SECONDED by Councillor Isaac That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of April 4, 2005 be adopted as circulated. CARRJED Council Workshop Minutes April 11, 2005 Page 2 of5 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS 4.1 RCMP Report on IIDT Review Memorandum date March 1, 2005 attaching the report from Assistant Commissioner Gary Forbes entitled "Integrated Homicide Investigation Team Review". Insp. Janice Armstrong, Officer in Charge, Ridge Meadows Detachment; Assistant Commissioner Gary Forbes; Chief Superintendent Bud Mercer, Operations Officer, LMD Office; and Inspector Wayne Rideout, Officer in Charge of IHIT were in attendance for this presentation. Note: Councillor Gordon arrived at 9:10 a.m. Insp. Rideout gave a Power Point presentation providing an overview of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team. Note: The meeting recessed at 9:52 a.m. and reconvened at 9:59 am. 4.2 Official Community Plan Consultation Report A staff report dated March 31, 2005 summarizing the input received during the consultation process of the Official Community Plan Review was circulated prior to the meeting. The Director of Planning described the consultation phase of the OCP review. The Manager Development and Environmental Services reviewed the staff report and summarized the public input. Council noted the following: • Definitions of terms such as rural character and active farming, which are perceptual, should be included in the plan. • Heritage mapping requires a further review. • A staff report that provides background on the District's participation in the GVRD and an understanding of the GVRD in terms oflocal land use planning is required. • Further public input can be made through the Public Hearing phase of the OCP Review. r l ' . I _) Council Workshop Minutes April 11, 2005 Page 3 of5 Mayor Morse suggested that Councillors submit specific comments on the draft OCP plan to staff. A revised draft will be presented to Council at a future Council Workshop. A CTION REQUIRED A staff report is to be prepared for Council that p.-ovides background on the District's participation in the GVRD and an understanding of the GVRD in terms of local land use planning. 4.3 Discussion of Court House Renovations 4.4 Council discussed the Court House renovations. Lower Mainland Municipal Association, Electio~ of 2005 Executive Consideration of a resolution endorsing Councillor Isaac as a candidate for President. RJ0S-161 LMMA Election MOVED by Councillor Gordon Endorse Councillor SECONDED by Councillor Harris Isaac That Councillor Isaac be endorsed as a candidate for the position of President of the Lower Mainland Municipal Association. CARRJED 5. CORRESPONDENCE 5.1 City of Vancouver, Air Care On-Road Program Letter dated March 30, 2005 circulating a resolution passed by the Vancouver City Council urging the Provincial Government to enact legislation to enforce compliance for heavy duty vehicles. RJ05~162 City of Vancouver Air Care 5.1.1 MOVED by Councillor Dueck SECONDED by Councillor Daykin Council Workshop Minutes April 11, 2005 Page 4 of5 RJ05-163 City of Vancouver Air Care GVRD Support That the letter dated March 30, 2005 from the City of Vancouver be received for information and that no further action be taken. 5.1.2 MOVED by COlmcillor Dueck SECONDED by Councillor Gordon WITHDRAWN That the resolution of the City of Vancouver contained in their letter dated March 30, 2005 be supported and that the Greater Vancouver Regional District be advised of this support. 5.2 GVRD, Livable Region Strategic Plan Review A letter dated March 23, 2005 from Hugh Kellas, Manager, Policy and Planning, Greater Vancouver Regional District, was circulated prior to the meeting. It was the consensus of Council that staff draft responses to the questionnaire attached to the letter and that the responses be discussed at the April 18, 2005 Council Workshop. ACTION REQUIRED Staff is to prepare responses to the GVRD questionnaire attached to the letter dated March 23, 2005 and circulate to Council for the April 18, 2005 Council Workshop meeting. Staff is to contact the GVRD for an extension to deadline for submission of the questionnaire. 6. BRIEFING ON OTHER I TEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL -Nil 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT-Nil l I f l i l ' i Council Workshop Minutes April 11, 2005 Page 5 of 5 8. ADJOURNMENT -11 :20 a.m. Certified Correct