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Home My WebLink About2006-10-30 Adopted Council Workshop Minutes.pdf1 l Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP October 30, 2006 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on October 30, 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 J. Lee burn, Executive Director C. Marlo, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required A Wood, Municipal Engineer J. Pickering, Director of Planning C. Carter, Manager of Community Planning B. McDonald, Director of Licenses, Permits and Bylaws R. Riach, Property and Risk Manager 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/06~484 Minutes October 16, 2006 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of October 16, 2006 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED Council Works hop Minutes October 30, 2006 Page 2 of6 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL 3.1 Taxi Service in Maple Ridge, Passenger Transportation Branch, Ministry of Transportation, Torn Greene, Registrar and Director, Jan Broocke, Director and Secretary Mr. Greene and Ms. Broocke gave a Power Point presentation providing information on commercial passenger transportation regulations. ACTION REQUIRED Mr. Greene is to provide information on implementation of a subsidized community shuttle. 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS 4.1 Strategic Examination of Light Rapid Transit Service to the District of Maple Ridge Staff report dated October 16, 2006 providing information on a strategic examination of LR T services to Maple Ridge. The Municipal Engineer provided a synopsis of the report. 4.2 GVTA Transit Exchange License Agreement Staff report dated October 25, 2006 recommending that the Mayor and Municipal Clerk be authorized to sign the GVTA Transit Exchange License Agreement. The Property and Risk Manager advised that a clause requiring that the GVT A provide proof of insurance to the District would be added to the Agreement before it is signed. The Municipal Engineer confirmed that the Agreement would allow for amendments as appropriate. R/06-485 GVTA Transit Exchange Agreement It was moved and seconded That the Mayor and Municipal Clerk be authorized to sign and execute the agreement titled "GVTA Transit Exchange License I l j I ' __) Council Workshop Minutes October 30, 2006 Page 3 of6 Agreement" as attached to the staff report dated October 25, 2006. CARRIED 4.3 Agricultural Land Commission Comments -September 7, 2006 Staff report dated October 30, 2006 recommending that reference to the "Agricultural Development Permit Area" be changed in the Official Community Plan to "Development Permit Area for the Protection of Farming" and that the Agricultural Land Commission be advised that Council is reconfirming its intention to identify the precise location of the aquifer recharge areas and to identify them on the natural Features Schedule. R/06-486 OCP It was moved and seconded BL 6425-2006 That the reference to the "Agricultural Development Permit Area" be changed to "Development Permit Area for the Protection of Farming" in the Official Community Plan (Bylaw No. 6425-2006); and That the Agricultural Land Commission be advised that pursuant to Official Community Plan policies 5-9, 5-10, 5-35 and 5-36, the District of Maple Ridge is committed to the identification, preservation, and protection of significant ecosystems and natural features in the Community, and that in the future, once the precise location of groundwater recharge areas are confirmed, the District intends to identify such resources on the Natural Features Schedule "C" of the Official Community Piao. The Manager of Community Planning advised that the change of name of the Agricultural Development Permit Al-ea was part of a resolution passed by Council at the September 18, 2006 Council Workshop to correct minor errors in the Plan. The second part of the resolution is a request of the Agricultural Land Commission to satisfy their conditional consent of the Official Community Plan. She noted that the consent of the Agricultural Land Commission is not required. The Director of Planning indicated that staff would like Council to endorse the first part of the recommendation. The General Manager of Public Works and Development Services pointed out that the second part of the recommendation does not require any changes to be made to the Official Community Plan so it is at Council's discretion to include this in the recommendation or not. Council Workshop Minutes October 30, 2006 Page 4 of6 It was moved and seconded That the resolution be amended to delete all words following the phrase "(Bylaw No. 6425-2006)". CARRIBD Councillor Speirs, Councillor King OPPOSED It was moved and seconded That the resolution as amended by adopted. CARR.JED Councillor King opposed. 4.4 Federal Funding for Mfordable Housing and Cuts to Museums Council discussed the need to obtain ftmding whenever possible. The General Manager Community Development, Parks and Recreation noted that Council has identified supportive housing as a goal so staff has been directed to go forward on any opportunities that arise. ACTION REQUIRED Randy Kamp, MP, is to be invited to attend a future Council Workshop meeting. Note: Item 4.5 was dealt with prior to item 4.1 Councillor Daykin was excused from discussion of item 4.5 as he serves on the Board of Directors of Alouette Home Start Society. 4.5 Alouette Home Start Society, Request for Letter of Support Staff report dated October 25, 2006 recommending that a letter of support be provided for the Alouette Home Start Society application for funding for a transitional and supportive housing project and that a one time grant of$3,500 be provided from Council's Community Grants budget. l I i j l i f I _) Council Workshop Minutes October 30, 2006 Page 5 of6 R/06-487 Alouette Home Start Society It was moved and seconded That a letter of support be provided for the Alouette Home Start Society application for funding for a transitional and supportive housing project; and further That a one time grant of $3,500 be provided from Council's Community Grants budget to assist in preparing the concept plan for the Alouette Home Start Society's application to BC Housing. Sheila McLaughlin, Alouette Home Start Society, was in attendance for this item and advised that the Society is submitting an expression of interest at thls stage and the next step would be to submit a detailed proposal. CARRIED Note: Councillor Daykin returned to the meeting. 5. COR.RESPONDENCE 5.1 Funding of Community to Community Forums Memo dated October 12, 2006 from UBCM and First Nations Summit Task Group announcing the availability of funding for local government and First Nation Regional Community to Community Forums. R/06-488 Funding for Community Forums It was moved and seconded 5.2 That staff be directed to apply to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities for funding of a Community to Community Forum. CARRIED Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts, 2011 Western Canada Summer Games Letter dated October 6, 2006 from Minister Stanley Hagen inviting bids to host the 2011 Western Canada Summer Games. Council Works hop Minutes October 30, 2006 Page 6 of6 R/06-489 2011 Western Canada Games It was moved and seconded That the letter dated October 6, 2006 from Minister Stanley Hagen be referred to the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks and Leisure Services Commission for a report and recommendation. CARRIED 5.3 City Passports, Karyon Projects Corp. Letter from Karyon Group providing information on the City Passport, a community development and marketing tool. R/06-490 City Passports It was moved and seconded That the letter from Karyon Group received October 2006 be referred to staff for a report and recommendation. CARRIED 6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL -Nil 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT -Nil 8. ADJOURNMENT -12:13 p.m. G. Robson, Mayor Certified Correct