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Home My WebLink About2006-12-11 Adopted Council Workshop Minutes.pdfI I i I . Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP December 11, 2006 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on December 11 2006 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 C. Marlo, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required R. Laferriere, Business Development and Retention Officer L. Benson, Policy Analyst C. Nolan, Manager of Accounting T. Thompson, Manager of Financial Planning C.K. Lee, Accountant III Note: These Minutes are also posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.org 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The agenda was approved with the addition of: 4.7 2006 Community Grants (Fraternal Order of Eagles) 2. MINUTES R/06-554 Minutes It was moved and seconded November 27. 2006 That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of November 27, 2006 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes December 11, 2006 Page 2 of 4 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL-Nil 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS 4.1 Economic Development Strategy Presentation of a staff report dated December 6, 2006 recommending that Council endorse the Economic Development Strategy in principle. The Business Development and Retention Officer and Guy Favelle, Chair, Economic Advisory Commission gave a Power Point presentation providing an overview of the Economic Development Strategy. A copy of the presentation was circulated at the meeting. R/06-555 Economic Dev. Strategy It was moved and seconded That the Economic Development Strategy outlined in the staff report dated December 6, 2006 be endorsed in principle. CARRIED Note: CoW1ci1lor Stewart was excused from item 4.2 as he has a financial interest in the property under the subject agreement. 4.2 Alouette Riverfront Contribution and Co-Owners' Agreement Staff report dated December 6, 2006 recommending that the Mayor and Municipal Clerk be authorized to execute the Contribution and Co-Owner's Agreement attached to the report. The General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreational Services reviewed the report. R/06-556 GVRD Agreement It was moved and seconded That the Mayor and Municipal Clerk be authorized to execute the Contribution and Co-Owners' agreement with the Greater Vancouver Regional District for lands located adjacent to the North Alouette River attached to the staff report dated December 6, 2006. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes December 11, 2006 Page 3 of4 Note: Councillor Stewart returned to the meeting. 4.3 2007-2011 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw Discussion of a staff report dated December 6, 2006 recommending that Maple Ridge Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw No. 6449-2006 be given three readings. The General Manager Corporate and Financial Services confirmed that the amounts indicated within the plan for borrowing are the maximum amounts that might be required. He noted that the District may be able to fund the proposed projects through its own resources and may not require any borrowing. The ability to borrow provided by the plan will enable the District to begin these projects earlier than anticipated. He also confirmed that there is a growth fund for each division within the plan that will enable departments to address their needs for additional resources as required. Note: Councillor Daykin left meeting at 11 :44 a.m. ACTION REQUIRED 4.4 4.5 4.6 The General Manager of Corporate and Financial Services is to give a presentation on the Financial Plan at the December 12, 2006 Council meeting. Water Service Amending Bylaw Discussion of a staff report dated December 6, 2006 recommending that Maple Ridge Water Service Amending Bylaw No. 6456-2006 be given three readings. Council agreed to forward this item to the December 12, 2006 Council meeting. Sewer Rate Amending Bylaw Discussion of a staff dated December 6, 2006 recommending that Maple Ridge Sewer Rate Amending Bylaw No. 6457-2006 be given three readings. Council agreed to forward this item to the December 12, 2006 Council meeting. Recycling Rate Amending Bylaw Discussion of a staff report dated December 6, 2006 recommending that Maple Ridge Recycling Charges Amending Bylaw No. 6458-2006 be given three readings. Council Works hop Minutes December 11, 2006 Page 4 of4 Council agreed to forward this item to the December 12, 2006 Council meeting. 4.7 2006 Community Grants (Fraternal Order of Eagles) A staff report dated November 29, 2006 recommending that the community grant awarded to the Fraternal Order of Eagles be increased to $3,802. Note: Councillor Daykin returned at 11 :53 a.m. The Manager of Accounting reviewed the report and provided further infonnation on the specific circumstances of the request by the Eagles for a grant. R/06-557 Community Grant Eagles It was moved and seconded That the community grant awarded to the Fraternal Order of Eagles be increased to $3,802; providing a level of assistance equal to the Municipal portion of their property taxes. CARRIED 5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil 6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT 8. ADJOURNMENT -11 :59 a.m. ~ Certified Correct