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Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge
COUNCIL WORKSHOP
September 12, 2005
The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on September 12, 2005 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
Counci11or C. Gordon
Councillor J. Hanis
Councillor F. Isaac
Councillor C. Speirs
Appoilzted 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
B. McDonald, Acting General Manager of Public Works and
Development Services
J. Leebum, Executive Director
C. Marlo, Confidential Secretary
Other Staff as Required
C. Carter, Manager of Community Planning
J. Charlebois, Planner
D. Ha11, Planner
L. Benson, Policy Analyst
A. Wood, Municipal Engineer
Note: These Minutes are also posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.org
1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved wi th the addition of the following item:
4.5 Community Forum
2. MINUTES
R/05-342
Minutes
MOVED by Councillor Gordon
SECONDED by Councillor Dueck
August 29, 2005
That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of August
29, 2005 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
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3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL
4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
4.1 CP/020/03, Official Community Plan Process Report (Bylaw No. 6303-2005)
Staff report dated August 31, 2005 seeking direction on the next steps.
The Manager of Community Planning reviewed the process outlined in the staff
report and explained that any changes to the bylaw that would affect use or
density would require a new Public Hearing. As well, any staff reports submitted
to Council providing information on the bylaw would require a new Public
Hearing. The Public Hearing would not have to be in the same format as the first
Hearing. Written submissions only could be requested. The public would have the
opportunity to comment on all aspects of the plan. The report proposed for
submission to Council in January would include a recommendation on when to
forward the Regional Context Statement to the Greater Vancouver Regional
District.
It was the consensus of Council to forward the report to the September 13, 2005
Council meeting for approval of the process outlined in the staff report.
ACTION REQUIRED
Staff is to prepare and circulate a list of issues that have been identified by
Council.
4.2 Business Class Property Tax Rates
Staff report dated September 12, 2005 providing an overview of property taxation
as it applies to the business community.
The Policy Analyst gave a Power Point presentation of Business Class property
taxation. A copy of the presentation was circulated at the meeting.
4.3 2005 Bike Lane Improvements
Staff report dated September 6, 2005 providing information on the 2005 bike lane
improvement program.
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The Municipal Engineer reviewed the projects outlined in the report. He indicated
that River Road would be expanded to include the cycling lane. Residents will be
advised of the construction schedule.
4.4 Maple Ridge Regulation of Untidy and Unsightly Premises Amending Bylaw
No. 6353-2005
Staff report dated September recommending that the subject bylaw be given three
readings.
R/05-343 MOVED by Councillor Isaac
SECONDED by Councillor Dueck BL 6353-2005
First, second, third
That Maple Ridge Regulation of Untidy and Unsightly
Premises Amending Bylaw No. 6353-2005 be read a first,
second and third time.
CARRIED
4.5 Community Forum
Mayor Morse suggested that Council give consideration to holding a Community
Forum every second month in the evening in Council Chambers. It was the
consensus of Council that this idea be pursued.
ACTION REQUIRED
5.
5.1
Staff is to provide scheduling information for a bi-monthly evening
Community Forum.
CORRESPONDENCE
UBCM Cabinet Minister Meeting Confirmation, Minister of Community
Services
Fax dated A ugust 29, 2005 advising that the Honourable Ida Chong is unable to
accommodate the District's request for a meeting at the UBCM Convention and
offering alternative suggestions.
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Council indicated a desire to schedule a meeting with the Honourable Ida Chong
following the convention.
R/05-344
Meeting with
Min. of Comm. Serv.
MOVED by Councillor Speirs
SECONDED by Councillor Isaac
That the fax dated August 29, 2005 from the Ministry of
Community Services be received for information and no
further action taken. •
CARRIED
5 .2 UBCM Cabinet Minister Meeting Confirmation, Minister of Transportation
Fax dated August 29, 2005 confirming a meeting with the Honourable Kevin
Falcon at the UBCM convention on Thursday, September 29, 2005 to discuss the
completion of the widening of Lougheed Highway.
R/05-345
Meeting with
Min. of Transport.
ACTION REQUIRED
MOVED by Councillor Speirs
SECONDED by Councillor Isaac
That the fax dated August 29, 2005 from the Ministry of
Transportation. be received for information and no further
action taken.
CARRIED
Councillors are to advise the Municipal Clerk if they are unable to attend the
meeting at UBCM with the Honourable Kevin Falcon.
6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM
COUNCIL
7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT
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8. ADJOURNMENT -9:54 a.m.
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