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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-11-03 Workshop Minutes.pdfCity of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP November 3, 2014 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on November 3, 2014 at 9:15 a.m. in the Council Chambers 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 Other Staff as Required C. Carter, Director of Planning C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental Services J. Charlebois, Manager of Community Planning R. Stott, Environmental Planner D. Boag, Director, Parks and Facilities W. McCormick, Director, Recreation Note: These Minutes are posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca Councillor Dueck was not in attendance at the start of the meeting. 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The agenda was adopted with the addition of item 4.7, November 17, 2014 Meetings 2. MINUTES R/2014-485 Minutes It was moved and seconded October 20, 2014 That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of October 20, 2014 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes November 3, 2014 Page 2 of 5 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL - Nil 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS 4.1 Planning Process for Future Park Development Staff report dated November 3, 2014 providing an overview of the master plan park planning process. The General Manager Community Development, Parks and Recreation reviewed the report. Councillor Bell would like Council invited to consultation. 4.2 Proposed Leisure Centre Lifecycle Repairs Report Staff report dated November 3, 2014 recommending that staff be directed to retain services of an Architect and Mechanical Engineer to complete design and tender documents for proposed lifecycle replacements and repairs at the Leisure Centre. The General Manager Community Development, Parks and Recreation introduced the item. The Director of Parks and Facilities and the Director of Recreation gave a Power Point presentation which provided an overview of the project. Note: Councillor Dueck joined the meeting at 9:38 a.m. Clarification of design features was provided. R/2014-486 Leisure Centre Repairs It was moved and seconded That staff be directed to retain the services of an Architect and a mechanical Engineer to complete the detailed design and tender documents for the following components of this project. A. Replace Pool filter system. B. Replace Pool Plumbing system (includes hot pool expansion). C. Expansion of the mechanical room (includes relocation of electrical panel). Council Workshop Minutes November 3, 2014 Page 3 of 5 D. Convert Chlorination system to liquid chlorine and ultra violet. E. Incorporate accessible ramps into leisure pool and expanded hot pool and associated works as required. CARRIED 4.3 Environmental Management Strategy Implementation Report Staff report dated November 3, 2014 recommending that the Environmental Management Strategy be forwarded to the “to be formed” Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee, that staff be directed to prepare the remaining short, medium and long term action items in a Final Implementation Strategy in consultation with that Committee, and that the short term high priority action items be endorsed by Council. The Director Planning introduced the item. The Environmental Planner gave a Power Point presentation which provided background information on the Strategy and an overview of the recommendations contained within the staff report. R/2014-487 Environmental Management It was moved and seconded Strategy That the Environmental Management Strategy of April 2014 be forwarded to the ‘to be formed’ Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee for consideration, review and recommendation to Council; and That Staff be directed to prepare the remaining short, medium and long term action items in a Final Implementation Strategy, in consultation with the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee and forward the recommendation to Council; and That short term high priority action items identified in Table One in the report entitled “Environmental Management Strategy Implementation Report – Short Term High Priority Implementation Recommendations”, dated November 3 2014, be endorsed by Council. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes November 3, 2014 Page 4 of 5 4.4 Thornhill Urban Reserve– Planning for Future Development Staff report dated November 3, 2014 providing information on planning for the future development of the Thornhill Urban Reserve. The Director of Planning introduced the item. She indicated that staff will review the report and correspondence received in relation to the report and update the report for the next Council. R/2014-488 Thornhill Urban Reserve It was moved and seconded That the report titled Thornhill Urban Reserve – Planning for Future Development dated November 3, 2014, be referred to the next Council. CARRIED 4.5 Zoning Bylaw Verbal update by the Manager of Development and Environmental Services The Manager of Manager of Development and Environmental Services provided an update on the timing of the completion of the zoning bylaw review. He indicated it would likely be Fall of 2015 before the work is completed. Councillor Bell requested that RV bylaw update be posted. Note: Councillor Hogarth left the meeting at 11:25 p.m. 4.6 November 17, 2014 Meetings Mayor Daykin suggested that the November 17, 2014 Workshop Meeting not be held but that the November 17, 2014 Committee of the Whole be held in the afternoon. R/2014-489 November 17, 2014 It was moved and seconded That the November 17, 2014 Council Workshop be cancelled. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes November 3, 2014 Page 5 of 5 5. CORRESPONDENCE – Nil 6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL – Nil 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil 8. ADJOURNMENT – 11:37 a.m. _______________________________ E. Daykin, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ C. Marlo, Corporate Officer