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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-06-17 Workshop Minutes.pdf District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP June 17, 2013 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on June 17, 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 C. Carter, Director of Planning J. Charlebois, Manager of Community Planning D. Pollock, Municipal Engineer J. Dingwall, Manager of Utility Engineering F. Armstrong, Manager of Corporate Communication 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 item: 4.4 Sport Policy Discussion 2. MINUTES R/2013-267 Minutes It was moved and seconded June 10, 2013 That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of June 10, 2013 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes June 17, 2013 Page 2 of 4 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS 4.1 Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement Update Staff report dated June 17, 2013 recommending that staff be directed to prepare an Official Community Plan amending bylaw for the Regional Context Statement and that the approach to resolve the identified mapping for the Kanaka Creek Business Park be endorsed. The General Manager of Public Works and Development introduced the Regional Growth Strategy report. He advised that the Kanaka Business park area issue was resolved following a meeting with Metro Vancouver staff. The Manager of Community Planning gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining previously passed Council resolutions, the goals of the Regional Growth Strategy and work done on the Regional Context Statement. He reviewed preliminary comments from Metro Vancouver, addressed the Kanaka Business Park designation, outlined the next steps in the process and reviewed staff recommendations. R/2013-268 Regional Context It was moved and seconded Statement Amending Bylaw That staff be directed to prepare an Official Community Plan amending bylaw for the Regional Context Statement and bring forward to the next available regular Council Meeting. CARRIED 4.2 Secondary Suites Review – Policy and Bylaw Recommendations Staff report dated June 17, 2013 recommending that the recommendations as outlined in the report be endorsed. The Manager of Community Planning reviewed the staff report. The Planner provided a summary of key issues and outlined staff recommendations. Council Workshop Minutes June 17, 2013 Page 3 of 4 R/2013-269 Secondary Suites It was moved and seconded Policy and Bylaw That the staff report dated June 17, 2013 titled “Secondary Suites Review – Policy and Bylaw Recommendations” be received for information. CARRIED 4.3 Water Conservation/Metering Staff report dated June 17, 2013 providing information on the universal metering of water consumption. The General Manager of Public Works and Development outlined research done on water metering throughout the Lower Mainland. The Manager of Utility Engineering reviewed the staff report and gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining the water consumption trend for Maple Ridge, the challenges to water metering and the results and effect of water metering in other communities. R/2013-270 Water Conservation Metering It was moved and seconded That the staff report dated June 17, 2013 titled “Water Conservation/Metering” be received for information. CARRIED 4.4 Sport Policy Discussion Councillor Ashlie asked whether the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Parks and Leisure Services Commission will have a conversation pertaining to a sport policy for the community. The General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation Services advised that although a sport policy has not been discussed, a consultation process with local sports groups is underway and recommendations are expected as a result. Council Workshop Minutes June 17, 2013 Page 4 of 4 5. CORRESPONDENCE – Nil 6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL – Nil 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT - Nil 8. ADJOURNMENT – 11:02 a.m. _______________________________ E. Daykin, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ C. Marlo, Corporate Officer