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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-12-19 Adopted Council Workshop Minutes.pdfI ] f Corporation of the D;strict of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP December 19, 2005 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on December 19, 2005 at 10:30 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 G. Robson Councillor E. Daykin Councillor J. Dueck Councillor A. Hogarth Councillor L. King Councillor C. Speirs Councillor K. Stewart 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. Leebum, Executive Director C. Marlo, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required J. Sorba, Director of Finance J. Bastaja, Chief Information Officer • I. Armstrong, OIC, RCMP Note: These Minutes are also posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.org 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The agenda was approved as circulated. 2. MINUTES R/05-490 Minutes December 12, 2005 MOVED SECONDED That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of December 12, 2005 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes December 19, 2005 Page 2 of 4 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL -Nil 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS 4.1 2006-2010 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw Staff report dated December 12, 2005 recommending that Maple Ridge Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw No. 6378-2005 be given three readings. R/05-491 Financial Plan BL 6378-2005 First, second, third MOVED SECONDED That Maple Ridge Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw No. 6378-2005 be read a first, second and third time. The General Manager of Corporate and Financial Services confirmed that as directed by Council 1 % of money previously showing in Capital Works Reserve is now showing as monies borrowed for capital projects. The projects to be funded will be determined by Council. The General Manager of Public Works and Development Services advised that the Environmental Planner recently hired was part of the previous budget. The General Manager Community Development, Parks and Recreation provided information on the tree planting program. CARRIED ACTION REQUIRED Staff is to prepare a briefing on the tree planting program. 4.2 Discussion of Technology Training for Council, Chief Information Officer The Chief Information Officer distributed and reviewed copies of the Security Policy and the Information Services Corporate Service Level Agreement. He provided information on the services available through Information Services to assist Council with their technological needs. " ' l 1 I I ) Council Workshop Minutes December 19, 2005 Page 3 of 4 4.3 Council Task Force on Downtown Revitalization Staff report dated December 14, 2005 recommending that the Draft Terms of Reference for the Council Task Force on Downtown Revitalization be reviewed. The Chief Administrative Officer reviewed the Tenns of Reference. The following suggestions were made by Council for consideration by the Task Force: • Discussion of fibre optics under Economic Development • Work with the Union of British Columbia MunicipaJities and the Provincial Government with respect to the charges imposed by BC Hydro to bury wires underground. • Address the need for transitional housing needs under Social Sustainability • Development of a parking strategy should be included under Economic Development • Employment zones should include works areas and entertainment zones. R/05-492 4.3.1 Terms of Reference MOVED Task Force on SECONDED Downtown R/05-493 Appointments to the Council Task Force That the Terms of Reference for the Council Task Force on Downtown Revitalization attached to the staff report dated December 14, 2005 be approved. 4.3.2 MOVED SECONDED CARRIED That Councillor Dueck, Councillor King, Councillor Speirs and Mayor Robson be appointed to the Council Task Force on Downtown Revitalization. CARRIED 5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil Council Workshop Minutes December 19, 2005 Page4 of 4 6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL -Nil 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT -Nil 8. ADJOURNMENT -11:15 a.m. ,, G. Robson, Mayor Certified Correct =