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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-02-18 Workshop Minutes.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP February 18, 2013 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on February 18, 2013 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 K. Swift, General Manager of Community Development, Councillor C. Bell Parks and Recreation Services Councillor J. Dueck P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services Councillor A. Hogarth F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development Councillor B. Masse Services Councillor M. Morden C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required F. Armstrong, Manager of Corporate Communications S. Wheeler, Director of Community Services C. Carter, Director of Planning J. Charlebois, Manager of Community Planning L. Zosiak, Planner Note: These Minutes are posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The agenda was adopted with the addition of the following: 4.5 Property located at 240th Street and Dewdney Trunk Road 2. MINUTES R/2013-064 Minutes It was moved and seconded February 4, 2013 That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of February 4, 2013 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil Council Workshop Minutes February 18, 2013 Page 2 of 4 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS 4.1 Bar Watch Update • Inspector Dave Fleugel, Ridge Meadows RCMP Detachment Inspector Fleugel provided a PowerPoint presentation detailing the progress of the Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge Bar Watch program. He outlined the issues addressed through the program. Inspector Fleugel spoke to the Community Safety Officer Pilot Program. He advised that the pilot program is being reviewed and that municipalities will be asked for feedback in the near future as to how to enhance this program. 4.2 Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership Society (“KEEPS”) - Kanaka Creek Stewardship Centre • Ross Davies, KEEPS • Wendy DaDalt, East Area Manager, Metro Vancouver • Denise Coutts, Pacific Parklands Foundation Mr. Davis gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining activities currently being facilitated by KEEPS. Ms. DaDalt advised on progress in the construction phase of the Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Centre facility and outlined potential future programming. She also advised that the official opening of the new hatchery is scheduled for April 21, 2013. Ms. Coutts outlined contributions made toward the Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Centre and spoke to local initiatives and efforts to complete Phase II for the community. 4.3 Ending Homelessness Action Plan Staff report dated February 18, 2013 recommending that the Ending Homelessness Action Plan be accepted as information and be included as background information in the development of the Housing Action Plan. The General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation Services provided background information on the development of a housing action plan for Maple Ridge. Council Workshop Minutes February 18, 2013 Page 3 of 4 The Director of Community Services introduced Michelle Ninow and Darrell Pilgrim as representatives of a recently formed Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie Housing Planning Table, a standing committee of the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Community Network. Mr. Pilgrim provided a history of the work being carried out currently by the Housing Planning Table and outlined the groups engaged in the formation of the homeless action plan. Ms. Ninow provided a PowerPoint presentation giving an overview of the 2003 Homeless Action Plan and the action plan for 2012. She outlined facilities currently available in Maple Ridge, the planning process involved in the formation of the current plan, spoke to the current five year homeless action plan and the three main issues to be addressed. Note: Councillor Dueck left the meeting at 9:51 a.m. The Director of Community Services reviewed the report. R/2013-065 Ending Homelessness Action Plan It was moved and seconded Receive for information Forward to SPAC That the Ending Homelessness Action Plan be received as information and be forwarded to the Maple Ridge Social Planning Advisory Committee for comment. CARRIED 4.4 Heritage Procedures Bylaw and Development Application Fee Amendment Bylaw Staff report dated February 18, 2013 recommending that the Heritage Procedures Bylaw No. 6951-2012 and Development Application Fee Amendment Bylaw No. 6952-2012 be forwarded to the February 26, 2013 Council meeting for consideration of first, second and third readings. The Planner gave a PowerPoint presentation providing background, intent and main components to be included in the heritage application. She spoke to the heritage inventory and outlined application fees and guidelines and covenants for a Heritage Revitalization Agreement and a Heritage Alteration Permit. Council Workshop Minutes February 18, 2013 Page 4 of 4 R/2013-066 Heritage Procedures Bylaw; Development It was moved and seconded Application Fee Amendment Bylaw Forward to Council That the staff report dated February 18, 2013 titled “Heritage Procedures Bylaw and Development Application Fee Amendment Bylaw” be forwarded to the February 26, 2013 Council Meeting. CARRIED 4.5 Property located at 240th Street and Dewdney Trunk Road Councillor Hogarth requested further information be provided on property owned by the District of Maple Ridge located south of Dewdney Trunk Road on 240 Street. The Director of Planning advised that this property is not considered a remnant property by the Agricultural Land Commission. The General Manager of Public Works and Development advised that further information pertaining to the property can be included in a forthcoming staff report on industrial and commercial lands review. 5. CORRESPONDENCE - Nil 6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL – Nil 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil 8. ADJOURNMENT – 11:13 a.m. _______________________________ E. Daykin, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ C. Marlo, Corporate Officer