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COUNC/L WORKSHOP
February 2, 2009
The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on February 2, 2009 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 Appointed Staff
Mayor E. Daykin J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer
Councillor C. Ashlie M. Murray, General Manager of Community Development,
Councillor L. King Parks and Recreation Services
Councillor M. Morden P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services
Councillor C. Speirs F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development
Services
ABSENT J. Leeburn, Executive Director
Councillor J. Dueck C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services
Councillor A. Hogarth A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary
Other Staff as Required
GUESTS K. Swift, Director of Recreation
C. Firman, Bilfinger L. Benson, Manager of Sustainability and Corporate
I. McLeod, Karyo Planning
S. Blue, Manager of Economic Development
D. Spence, Fire Chief/Director of Safety
P. Grootendorst, Fire Chief/Director of Operations
Note: These Minutes are posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca
1. ADOPT/ON OF THEAGENDA
The agenda was approved with the following additions:
4.4 Resolution to Metro Vancouver for presentation on the Livable Region
Strategic Plan
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2. M/NUTES
R/09-032
Minutes It was moved and seconded
January 19, 2009
That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of January
19, 2009 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
3. PRESENTA T/ONS A T THE REQUEST OF COUNC/L
3.1 Golden Ears Bridge Update - Charles Firman, Deputy Project Manager,
Bilfinger Berger and lan McLeod, Director, Client Services, Karyo Edelman
Mr. Firman gave a PowerPoint presentation which outlined the scope of the
Golden Ears Bridge project and provided an update on progress of work
completed to date.
Mr. McLeod advised on the program in place to provide the public with
information and field inquiries and complaints on the Golden Ears Bridge
projects.
4. UNF/N/SHED AND NEW BUS/NESS
4.1 2009 Parks and Leisure Services Survey - Director of Recreation
The Director of Recreation provided a PowerPoint presentation outlining the
results of the 2009 Parks and Leisure Services Survey.
4.2 Golden Ears Bridge Response Protocols
Staff report dated January 27, 2009 recommending the emergency response
protocol for the Golden Ears Bridge and connecting road networks be
approved.
The Fire Chief/Director of Operators reviewed the report. He explained the
existing mutual aid agreement and advised that a new agreement which will
include the Township of Langley and possibly Port Coquitlam is being
proposed.
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R/09-033
Golden Ears Bridge
Response Protocols It was moved and seconded
That the joint Fire Departments' emergency response protocol
for the Golden Ears Bridge and connecting road networks be
as follows:
a) Maple Ridge and Township of Langley to respond to
emergencies on the bridge structure; and
b) Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows to respond jointly to
emergencies on the road network from 113B/Airport Way
north to 203rd Street and Abernethy Way;
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4.3 Federal Budget and Economic Stimulus Package Update
The Manager of Sustainability and Corporate Planning gave an overview of the
new federal budget and the economic stimulus package. She detailed
additional funding which has been offered by the stimulus package and
advised on how the District of Maple Ridge can access the monies.
4.4 Resolution to Metro Vancouver for presentation on the Livable Regional
Strategic Plan
R/09-034
Livable Regional
Strategic Plan It was moved and seconded
Presentation
That staff be directed to request that Metro Vancouver
representatives attend a Council Workshop meeting to provide
a presentation on the Livable Region Strategic Plan review.
CARRIED
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5. CORRESPONDENCE
5.1 Celebration of Arts Week
E-mail dated January 26, 2009 from Mandeep Bhuller, Director, Maple Ridge
Arts Council, requesting that Maple Ridge Council launch Arts Week with an
event at Municipal Hall and requesting permission to display art work at
Municipal Hall during Arts Week.
R/09-035
Celebration of
Arts Week It was moved and seconded
That the e-mail dated January 26, 2009 from Mandeep
Bhuller, Director, Maple Ridge Arts Council be received and
that staff be directed to work with the Arts Council to organize
an Arts Week event at Municipal Hall.
CARRIED
5.2 Try Events - Inaugural Golden Ears Bridge Run
Correspondence from Mitchell Hudson, Try Events requesting a letter of
support to TransLink for an Inaugural Golden Ears Bridge Run.
R/09-036
Try Events
GEB Run It was moved and seconded
0
That the correspondence received from Mitchell Hudson, Try
Events, be received and referred to staff.
CARRIED
BR/EF/NG ON OTHER /TEMS OF /NTEREST/QUEST/ONS FROM COUNC/L - N i I
7. MA TTERS DEEMED EXPED/ENT - N i I
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ADJOURNMENT- 10:28 a.m.
E. Daykin, Mayor
Certified Correct
C. Marlo, Corporate Officer