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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-08-18 Workshop - Agenda and Reports.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge • COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA August 18, 2008 10:30 a.m. Blaney Room, 1st Floor, Municipal Hall The purpose of the Council Workshop is to review and discuss policies and other items of interest to Council. Although resolutions may be passed at this meeting, the intent is to make a consensus decision to send an item to Council for debate and vote or refer the item back to staff for more information or clarification. REMINDERS August 18 Closed Council following Workshop Committee of the Whole Meeting 1:00 P.M. August 19 Public Hearing 7:00 p.m. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA MINUTES - July 21, 2008 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS 4.1 UBCM Resolutions Staff report dated August 13, 2008 providing an update on resolutions submitted by the District of Maple Ridge for consideration by delegates at the September 2008 UBCM Conference. Council Workshop August 18, 2008 Page 2 of 4 5. CORRESPONDENCE The following correspondence has been received and requires a response. Staff is seeking direction from Council on each item. Options that Council may consider include: Acknowledge receipt of correspondence and advise that no further action will be taken. - Direct staff to prepare a report and recommendation regarding the subject matter. Forward the correspondence to a regular Council meeting for further discussion. Other. Once direction is given the appropriate response will be sent. 5.1 Municipal Insurance Association of British Columbia - Voting Delegate E-mail dated August 6, 2008 from Marisa Newton, Municipal Insurance Association of British Columbia, advising of the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 and confirming CoUncillor Ken Stewart as the voting delegate and Councillor Ernie Daykin as the alternate. 5.2 Fraser Valley Regional Library - Budget Planning for 2009-2014 Library Services Letter dated July 18, 2008 from Mary O'Callaghan, CMA, Director of Finance, Fraser Valley Regional Library requesting input in terms of Maple Ridge's needs for library services in 2009 and projections for library-related operating and capital plans for 2009-2014. Recommendation: Refer to staff for response 5.3 Union of British Columbia Municipalities - Large Urban Forum 2008 Letter dated July 29, 2008 from Ken Vance, Senior Policy Advisor, Union of British Columbia Municipalities requesting input on issues to be addressed at the "Large Urban Forum" workshop at the 2008 UBCM Convention in September. 5.4 Union of British Columbia Municipalities - UBCM Policy Paper, Affordable Housing and Homelessness Letter dated July 30, 2008 from Ken Vance, Senior Policy Advisor, Union of British Columbia Municipalities, requesting feedback on the issues of affordable housing and homelessness to be discussed at the 2008 UBCM Convention in September. Recommendation: Direct staff to complete the questionnaire and submit by deadline Council Workshop August 18, 2008 Page 3 of 4 BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT. 8. ADJOURNMENT Council Workshop August 18, 2008 Page 4 of 4 Rules for Holding a Closed Meeting A part of a council meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to one or more of the following: personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality; personal information about an identifiable individual who is being considered for a municipal award or honour, or who has offered to provide a gift to the municipality on condition of anonymity; labour relations or employee negotiations; the security of property of the municipality; the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure might reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality; law enforcement, if the council considers that disclosure might reasonably be expected to harm the conduct of an investigation under or enforcement of an enactment; litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality; an administrative tribunal hearing or potential administrative tribunal hearing affecting the municipality, other than a hearing to be conducted by the council or a delegate of council the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; information that is prohibited or information that if it were presented in a document would be prohibited from disclosure under section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public; (I) discussions with municipal officers and employees respecting municipal objectives, measures and progress reports for the purposes of preparing an annual report under section 98 [annual municipal report] a matter that, under another enactment, is such that the public may be excluded from the meeting; the consideration of whether a council meeting should be closed under a provision of this subsection of subsection (2) the consideration of whether the authority under section 91 (other persons attending closed meetings) should be exercised in relation to a council meeting. information relating to local government participation in provincial negotiations with First Nations, where an agreement provides that the information is to be kept confidential. Deep Roots Greeter Height TO: District of Maple Ride His Worship Mayor Gordon Robson DATE: August 13, 2008 and Members of Council FILE NO: 0230-20-08/UBCM/1 FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATIN: Council Workshop SUBJECT: UBCM Resolution *10041111W *"V& U"WIVI"ka In preparation for the September 22 - 26 UBCM Conference, attached for Council's reference are the six resolutions that were submitted by the District of Maple Ridge for consideration by delegates to the Conference. The resolutions were considered at different meetings so this will amalgamate them into one package for your convenience. Two of the resolutions were submitted to, and received the support of, the Lower Mainland Local Government Association (LMLGA). A third resolution, Ban on Practice of Handing out Thin Film Shopping Bags, was submitted to, but not endorsed by, LMLGA. It was subsequently re-Written and submitted directly to UBCM. The six resolutions are listed below. Mandated Use of Bio Fuels in British Columbia Endorsed by LMLGA Municipal Soil Removal Fees Increase Endorsed, by LMLGA Carbon Calculator Submitted directly to UBCM Prbvincial Grant Programs Submitted directly to UBCM Ban of Thin Film Shopping Bags Submitted directly to UBCM Funding for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Initiatives Submitted direbtly to UBCM RECOMMENDATION: This report is for information only. No resolution is required. Prepared by: Ceri Mario Manager of Legislative Services Approvedby: Paul Gill, B.B.A., C.G.A., F.R.M. General Manager: Corporate & Financial Services ConcurrjnGe: J.i(Jim) Rule I Chief Administrative Officer /cm Y:\Clerks Documents\UBCM RESOLUTION S\2008 UBCM Resolutions\Report re resolutions 2008-08-13.doc 4.1 District of Maple Ridge MANDATED USE OF BIO FUELS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA WHEREAS the provincial government has recently-tabled legislation requiring that a percentage of all fuel in British Columbia be "bio fuel"; AND WHEREAS many bio fuel products are derived from food crops; AND WHEREAS the increased use of food crops as bio fuel has led to the increased price of essential grains to the detriment of the food supplies of the citizens of the world's poorest nations; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the provincial government prohibit in British Columbia the use of bio fuels made from food grains in consideration of the poorest people on our planet. District of Maple Ridge MUNICIPAL SOIL REMOVAL FEES INCREASE WHEREAS Municipal Soil Removal Bylaws approved by the Province of British Columbia have set fees that have remained largely unchanged over the past two decades; AND WHEREAS the costs associated with addressing the impacts of aggregate related truck traffic has increased over that period of time; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the, provincial government consider approving an increase to soil removal fees to reflect the true cost of the impacts of aggregate removal on municipalities. District of Maple Ridge CARBON CALCULATOR WHEREAS many local governments have an interest in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in their communities, and citizens are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of their activities on their community; AND WHEREAS the creation of a single carbon calculator available to all local governments would save money and confusion and result in an increased confidence level among users of the information; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Province of British Columbia be requested to provide free-of-charge a carbon calculator for both lifestyle-based and travel-related carbon footprint calculations, that municipalities could host and promote on their own websites. District of Maple Ridge PROVINCIAL GRANT PROGRAMS WHEREAS a significant number of local governments have signed the British Columbia Climate Action Charter and support the Province of British Columbia in a desire to address the negative impacts of climate change; AND WHEREAS the-Province of British Columbia provides financial assistance to local governments to implement initiatives to address the negative impacts of climate change primarily through grant programs: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Province of British Columbia be requested to amend grant programs to: standardize the application process; expedite approval times; reduce paperwork; reduce staff time; and provide longer lead times; so that municipalities can better plan their finances around future opportunities, and minimize staff resources to the grant application process in favour of maximizing resources on the related projects. District of Maple Ridge BAN ON THIN FILM SHOPPING BAGS WHEREAS the proliferation of free thin plastic bags has created negative impacts such as the need for expensive and inefficient waste management solutions, the pollution of natural and human environments, the release of greenhouse gasses that increase our society's carbon footprint and an overall encouragement of inefficient single use consumption; - - THEREFORE be it resolved that the Union of British Columbia Municipalities request that the Provincial Government ban thin film plastic grocery bags. District of Maple Ridge FUNDING FOR GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION INITIATIVES WHEREAS the newly implemented British Columbia Carbon Tax is not revenue neutral for local governments and it creates a financial barrier to funding greenhouse gas reduction initiatives; AND WHEREAS many local governments lack the financial capacity within property tax revenue to research, study, test, and implement new technologies in order to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Province of British Columbia be requested to establish a long-term, predictable, unconditional funding stream to municipalities to support greenhouse gas reduction initiatives; From: Marisa Newton [mailto:mnewton@miabc.org] Sent: August 6, 2008 11:50 AM To: Ron Riach Subject: MIA Voting Delegate The 21st Annual General Meeting of the Subscribers of the Municipal Insurance Association of British Columbia is scheduled to take place at 3 PM on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 at the Penticton Lakeside Resort. At the AGM, there will be a couple of resolutions to clarify coverage. There will also be elections for five Directors to the MIA Board consisting of four Group Representatives based on population and a Regional District Representative. If you are interested in running for one of the positions, please forward your name to the Nominating Committee care of the MIA office. Prospective candidates must be elected officials or staff of an MIA member. In accordance with Article 6.13 of the Reciprocal Agreement, the following Delegate and two Alternates have been registered with the MIA to vote your interests. Any change to this information shall require a resolution of Council/Board to be forwarded to MIA by September 8th, 2008. Voting Delegate: Councillor Stewart Alternates: Councillor Daykin 5.1 mommmo FRASER VALLEY REGIONAL LIBRARY Administrative Centre j 34589 Delair Road I Abbotsford, BC I V2S 5Y1 Tel: 604-859-7141 I Toll-free: 1-888-668-4141 1 Fax: 604-852-5701 July 18, 2008 M& Other Mayor Gordon Robson and Council District of Maple Ridge 11995 Haney Place Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Dear Mayor Robson and Council: PE: BUDGET PLANNING FOR 2009-2014 LIBRARY SERVICES Once again, Fraser Valley Regional Library is beginning the budget planning process and is seeking your input in order to meet the District of Maple Ridge's needs for library services in 2009. Our Board also has requested that we develop a 5-year budget plan and, accordingly, we would appreciate your projections for library-related operating and capital plans from 2009 to 2014. This is the time when we need to know what your community would like to see at your library, particularly the services that affect the District of Maple Ridge's budget assessment. For example: • the days of the week the library is open; • the hours of operation; • staffing levels to enable expanded programming opportunities; • additional equipment requirements, such as computers or self checkout/self check-in equipment; • possible facility modifications or expansions. Perhaps your community wishes to augment other aspects of library services in 2009. Also, please advise us of any budget constraints that we should consider as we prepare the'2009 budget. For example, it would help us in our planning if we knew the real growth rate that your community is using for budget planning, as well as the targeted property tax increase that Council is considering. To optimize budget planning for 2009, kindly direct your response to my attention by August 29, 2008. 52 Mayor Gordon Robson and Council District of Maple Ridge July 18, 2008 Page 2 I would be happy to receive your input by email (mary.ocaIlaghanfvrl.bc.ca) and, at your request, to meet with you in person to discuss these services. Please note that I will be on vacation from July 24 to August 11, 2008. In my absence, you are welcome to contact Rob 06rennan, our Acting Chief Executive Officer. look forward to hearing from you as we work together to provide library services that enrich your residents and enhance your community. Sincerely, 7117(0 C2&L Mary O'Callaghan, CMA Director of Finance Copy to Mr. Jim Rule, Chief Administrative Officer Mr. Paul Gill, General Manager—Corporate & Financial Services - JUL. 29. 2008 1:14PM ' '--jj UMON OF BRITISH COLUMBIA MUNICIPALITIES stlite 60 10551 Shdlbridge Way Richmt,nd Bh Columbia Canada VÔX 2W9 604.270.226 Fax 604.270.116 ubcmecivicxut.bc.L. UB CM TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL (Municipalities over 25,000 population) FROM: Ken Vance, Senior Policy Advisor DATE: July 29, 2008 RE: LARGE URBAN FORUM 2008 NO, 1159 P. 1/2 The "Large Urban Forum" workshop will be held at the 2008 UBCM Convention in Penticton on Tuesday, September 23rd. This is your forum and we need your input on the key issues that you would like to see addressed. Plans are underway but we need to hear from you on the topics to consider. I urge you to consider and submit topics you would like to discuss or have speakers on. Please focus on issues that are specifically relevant to large urban communities or large urban areas that wouldn't normally be addressed in the general business of the Convention. Again I emphasize that the success of the Forum depends on your input. Please see the attachment, which can be faxed to the UBCM office at 604.270.9116. Please send in your suggestions by August 22'. so that we have enough time to plan a great session. We hope you will take full advantage of this opportunity and make it a valuable session. We very much look forward to seeing you there. 820/24/Urban Forum/ Memo Council ;5•3 JUL. 29. 2008 1:14PM UBCM NO, 1159 P. 2/2 2008 UBCM Convention LARGE URBAN FORUM Tuesday, September 23, 2008 (morning) Soliciting Ideas for PANEL SESSIONS We would like to see the following topics addressed during panel sessions: TOPIC #1 (PIN); TOPIC #2 (EXPLAIN).' - TOPIC #3 (EXPLAIN); Thank you very much for your input. While all Ideas will be considered in the development of the panel sessions, we Cannot guarantee that every suggested topic will be Incorporated In the formal agenda. NAME• MUNICIPALITY: PHONE: - FAX E-MAIL; Please fax back to 118CM office at (604)270-9116 by4ugut 2Z 2008 JUL. 30. 2008 12:36PM 5uft6D 10551 ShIlbjid Way Rkhmund Brithh Columbia Canada VoX 2W9 604.270.8226 Pax 604.270.9116 ubcrcvicnLbc.c UBCM Nt), 11bi Y. 114 ASoni IJ Fiix El MaU 0 qmnfl i1 Cnpk& fo M & C ] floinlfri9 Ho to- ci Report 0 Staff to Respond Directly TO: UBCM MEMBERS; / O&.0 CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE 0 PLANNING DIRECTOR SOCIAL PLANNER FROM: Ken Vance, Senior Policy Advisor DATE: July 30, 2008 RE: UBCM POLICY PALER: AFFORDABLE HOUSING & HOMELESSNESS The UBCM will be preparing a discussion paper for the upcoming UBCM Conference in Penticton from September 22 to September 26, 2008. Attached is a questionnaire (3 pages) on the affordable housing and homelessness issue. We would appreciate getting feed back from you on some of the problems, your community is facing in dealing with the affordable housing and homelessness issues. One goal of the paper is to identify the barriers that local governments face in dealing with these issues and potential actions that might be taken by the federal, provincial or local government to address the problems. A second goal of the paper is to establish a broad framework that local government might use in dealing with the federal and provincial government in developing a partnership and tools that are needed to make this work more effectively. Please see the attached questionnaire, which can be faxed to the IJBM office at 604.270.9116. Please send in your ideas by August 22d 2008 so that we have enough time to develop the paper. We hope you will take full advantage of this opportunity to outline the problems your community faces and identify the solutions you see to this important issue. if you have any questions please call or e-mail Ken Vance, Senior Policy Advisor (604270.8226 or email: kvance@civiaLet.bc.ca). 5.4 UNION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA MUNICIPAUTflS I k --- ~~' JUL. 30. 2008 12:36PM UBCM KIM F, Z/4 AFFORDABLE HOUSING & HOMELESSNESS PART A. ISSUES ISSUE IDENTIFICATION What are the barriers (3 key barriers) that need to be overcome in the development and/or implementation of an affordable Jiousing and homelessness strategy? Comments What actions (3 key measures) might the federal government take to assist in the development and/or implementation of an affordable housing and homelessness strategy? :i. ._ Comments: (continued on Page 2) JUL. 30. 2008 12:36PM UBCM NO, 11UU F. -Page 2- What actions (3 key measures) might the provincial government take to assist in the development and/or implementation of an affordable housing and homelessness strategy? - 1 S Si! 4 Comments: What actions (3 key measures) might local government take to assist .in the development and/or implementation of an affordable housing and homelessness strategy? II Comments: What measures are required to develop a partnership between the three orders of government? Comments; (continued on Page 3) JUL. 3Q, 2UU8 12:36PM UBCM 1U. 11d I", 4/4 -Page 3- What is the role of local government in the development and/or implementation of an affordable housing and homelessness strategy? (If there is a role - What additional tools/resources/legislative changes may be required to perform this role?) Comments PART B. CONTACT INFORMATION Name of untnidpality/iegionai district: Name of person completing this form: S. Telephone number and e-mail address of person named above: (Note: If your local government has developed measures to address affordable housing or a homeless strategy please forward a copy to the UBCM at email: kvance@civicnet.bc.ca) DISTRICT OF Agenda Item: 2.0 MAPLE RIDGE Council Workshop Meeting of: August 18, 2008 That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of July 21, 2008 be adopted as circulated. • / "Gordon Robson" CAIED DEFEATED DEFERRED MAYOR ACTION NOTICE TO: - chief Administrative Officer - Executive Director - Mgr - Economic Development - Mgr - Sustainability & corp Planning - Gen Mgr - Corporate & Financial RCMP Fire Chief - Dir - Finance - chief Information Officer - Gen Mgr - Public Works & Development_________________________________________________ - Dir - Planning - Dir - Licenses, Permits & By-laws Municipal Engineer - Mgr - Corporate and Development Eng - Dir - Engineering Operations - Dir - Project Engineering - - Gen Mgr - com. Dev. & Rec. Services - Dir - Parks & Facilities - Dir - Recreation - Dir - community Services Clerk's Section - Corporate Officer - Property & Risk Manager - Lynn Marchand - Diana Dalton - Amanda Allen - Amanda Gaunt - — Karen Kaake The above decision was made at a meeting of the Municipal Council held on the date noted above and is sent to you for notation and/or such action as may be required by your Department. August 18, 2008 NAI6 Date Corporate Officer DISTRICT OF Agenda Item: 5.1 - MAPLE RIDGE Council Workshop Meeting of: August 18, 2008 That Councillor Hogarth be appointed as the voting delegate and Councillor King be appointed as the alternate for the Municipal Insurance Association of British Columbia Annual General Meeting; and further That Councillor Hogarth be appointed as the voting delegate and Councillor King be appointed as the alternate for any meetings of the Mu,nicipal Finance Authority held during the Union of British Columbia Municipalities conference. / "Gordon Robson" CA'IED DEFEATED DEFERRED MAYOR ACTION NOTICE TO: - Chief Administrative Officer - Executive Director - Mgr - Economic Development - Mgr - Sustainability & Corp Planning - Gen Mgr - Corporate & Financial RCMP Fire Chief - Dir - Finance - Chief Information Officer - Gen Mgr - Public.Works & Development_________________________________________________ - Dir - Planning - Dir - Licenses, Permits & By-laws - Municipal Engineer - Mgr - Corporate and Development Eng - Dir - Engineering Operations - Dir - Project Engineering - Gen Mgr - Com. Dev. & Rec. Services - Dir - Parks & Facilities - Dir - Recreation - Dir - Community Services Clerk's Section - Corporate Officer Property & Risk Manager Lynn Marchand ___________________________________________________ Diana Dalton. Amanda Allen A4I - Amanda Gaunt - Karen Kaake The above decision was made at a meeting of the Municipal Council heldon the date noted above and is sent to you for notation and/or such action as may be required by your Department. August 18, 2008 Date Corporate Officer DISTRICT OF Agenda Item: 5.2 MAPLE RIDGE Council Workshop Meeting of: August 18, 2008 That the letter dated July 18, 2008 from Mary O'Callaghan, CMA, Director of Finance, Fraser Valley Regional Library be referred to staff for response. / Gordon Robson' CAR1ED DEFEATED DEFERRED MAYOR ACTION NOTICE TO: - Chief Administrative Officer - Executive Director - Mgr.- Economic Development _/Mgr - Sustainability & Corp Planning \/GenMgr - Corporate & Financial /7/LAL., Fire Chief - Dir - Finance - Chief Information Officer - Gen Mgr - Public Works & Development_________________________________________________ Dir - Planning - Dir - Licenses, Permits & By-laws - Municipal Engineer - Mgr - Corporate and Development Eng - Dir - Engineering Operations - Dir - Project Engineering - Gen Mgr - Com. Dev. & Rec. Services - Dir - Parks & Facilities - Dir - Recreation Dir - Community Services Clerks Section - Corporate Officer - Property & Risk Manager - Lynn Marchand - Diana Dalton - Amanda Allen - Amanda Gaunt Karen Kaake The above decision was made at a meeting of the Municipal Council held on the date noted above and is sent to you for notation and/or such action as may be required by your Department. August 18, 2008 CLA~~- 1N Date Corporate Officer DISTRICT OF Agenda Item: 5.3 MAPLE RIDGE Council Workshop Meeting of: August 18,2008 That the letter dated July 29, 2008 from Ken Vance, Senior Policy Advisor, Union of British Columbia Municipalities be received. "Gordon Robson" D DEFEATED DEFERRED MAYOR ACTION NOTICE TO: - Chief Administrative Officer - Executive Director Mgr - Economic Development - Mgr - Sustainability & Corp Planning - Gen Mgr - Corporate & Financial RCMP Fire chief - Dir - Finance - chief Information Officer - Gen Mgr - Public Works & Development_________________________________________________ - Dir - Planning - Dir - Licenses, Permits & By-laws - Municipal Engineer - Mgr - corporate and Development Eng Dir - Engineering Operations - Dir - Project Engineering - Gen Mgr - corn. Dev. & Rec. Services - Dir - Parks & Facilities - Dir - Recreation - Dir - Community Services Clerk's Section - Corporate Officer - Property & Risk Manager - Lynn Marchand - Diana Dalton - Amanda Allen - Amanda Gaunt - Karen Kaake The above decision was made at a meeting of the Municipal council held on the date noted above and is sent to you for notation and/or such action as may be required by your Department. 18, 2008 LAugust Date corporate Officer DISTRICT OF Agenda Item: 5.4 MAPLE RIDGE Council Workshop Meeting of: August 18, 2008 That the letter dated July 30, 2008 from Ken Vance, Senior Policy Advisor, Union of British Columbia Municipalities, be referred to staff for completion and submission by the deadline. Gordon Robson" CA71tD DEFEATED DEFERRED MAYOR ACTION NOTICE TO: - Chief Administrative Officer - Executive Director - Mgr - Economic Development - Mgr - Sustainability & Corp Planning - Gen Mgr - corporate & Financial RCMP Fire Chief - Dir - Finance - Chief Information Officer - Gen Mgr - Public Works & Development_________________________________________________ - Dir - Planning - Dir - Licenses, Permits & By-laws - Municipal Engineer - Mgr - Corporate and Development Eng - Dir - Engineering Operations - Dir - Project Engineering • Gen Mgr - Corn. Dev. & Rec. Services - Dir - Parks & Facilities flir - Recreation __________ Dir- community Services C4Ji1i jLi7.MAjj4 - AALLfl Clerk's Section - Corporate Officer - Property & Risk Manager - Lynn Marchand - Diana Dalton - Amanda Allen - Amanda Gaunt - • Karen Kaake The above decision was made at a meeting of the Municipal Council held on the date noted above and is sent to you for notation and/or such action as may be required by your Department. August 18, 2008 C LAI),1 Date Corporate Officer