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Home My WebLink About2001-03-05 Adopted Committee of the Whole Minutes.pdf) Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES March 5, 2001 12:30 p.m. Council Chamber PRESENT Elected Officials Mayor A. Hogarth Councillor C. Gordon Councillor J. Harris Councillor F. Isaac Councillor L. King Councillor C. Speirs Excused Councillor K. Morse Appointed Staff R. Robertson, Chief Administrative Officer T. Fryer, Municipal Clerk M. Murray, General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreational Services P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services C. Carter, Director of Planning C. Marlo, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required K. Grout, Manager of Development and Environmental Services l. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS 2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council Agenda: 902 Update on Kanaka Creek Recovery Plan Process Staff report dated February 16, 2001 providing an update on the progress being made on the Recovery Plan for the Kanaka Creek Watershed. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services reviewed the activities of the Planning Team noting that funding for this year has been exhausted and there are no guarantees of future funding. They are awaiting an answer from the Minister of the Environment as to whether or not further assistance will be given to this pilot project. Committee of the Whole Minutes March 5, 2001 Page 2 of6 RECOMMENDATION That the staff report entitled "Update on Kanaka Creek Recovery Plan Process" dated February 16, 2001 be received for information; and further That a letter be sent to Senior Governments requesting sustainable funding for the Kanaka Creek Recovery Plan process and implementation. 903 Inclusion Into Sewer Area "A", 13819 -232 Street Staff report dated February 15, 2001 recommending that Maple Ridge Sewer Area "A" Sewerage Works Construction and Loan Authorization Amending By-law No. 5952-2001 be given three readings. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report entitled "Inclusion into Sewer Area "A", Property Located at 13819 -232 Street" dated February 15, 2001 be received for information, noting that the petition to include property located at 13819 - 232 Street in Sewer Area "A" is sufficient and valid; and further That Maple Ridge Sewer Area "A" Sewerage Works Construction and Loan Authorization Amending By-law No. 5952-2001 be read a first and second time and that the Rules of Order be waived and Maple Ridge Sewer Area "A" Sewerage Works Construction and Loan Authorization Amending By- law No. 5952-2001 be read a third time. ACTION REQUIRED The Acting General Manager Public Works and Development Services is to provide information at the next Council meeting on the cost and extent of the proposed sanitary sewer extension. Information regarding the water pressure zones in this area was also requested. 904 SD/18/00 5% Parkland Dedication, 23573 Kanaka Creek Road & Lot directly east & south of Kanaka Way Staff report dated February 12, 2001 recommending the acceptance of dedication of parkland for the subject subdivision. Committee of the Whole Minutes March 5, 2001 Page 3 of6 RECOMMENDATION That the staff report entitled "SD/18/00 5% parkland dedication (23573 Kanaka Creek Road & Lot directly east & south of Kanaka Way)" dated February 12, 2001 be received for information. That pursuant to Council's policy regarding 5% parkland dedication or payment of money in lieu, be it resolved that the owner of land the subject of SD-18-00 (23573 Kanaka Creek Road and lot directly east and south of Kanaka Way) shall dedicate land for parkland dedication as shown on the drawing attached to the staff report dated February 12, 2001. 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) 931 Corporate & Financial Services Divisional Annual Report Staff report dated February 23, 2001 submitting the subject report for information. The General Manager Corporate and Financial Services provided an overview of the highlights of the Annual Report for each department. ) RECOMMENDATION That the "Corporate & Financial Services Divisional Annual Report" attached to the staff report dated February 23, 2001 be received for information. ACTION REQUIRED Acronyms used in the report are to be removed or explained. 932 Investment Policy Staff report dated February 16, 2001 recommending the adoption of a new Investment Policy. The General Manager Corporate and Financial Services explained the reasons for the new policy pointing out that safety and liquidity of investments is of greatest importance. Committee of the Whole Minutes March 5, 2001 Page 4 of6 RECOMMENDATION That the staff report entitled "Investment Policy" dated February 16, 2001 be received for information; and further That the District of Maple Ridge Investment Policy attached to the staff report dated February 16, 2001 be adopted. 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES -Nil 5. CORRESPONDENCE 981 George F. Evans, Managing Director, The North American Council of Advocates for Creatures of Land, Air, Water Letter dated February 1, 2001 from George F. Evans submitting a "Dangerous Dog By-law" for consideration. RECOMMENDATION That the letter dated February 1, 2001 from George F. Evans, Managing Director, The North American Council of Advocates for Creatures of Land, Air and Water be received for information. 982 WoodLINKS Letter dated February 13, 2001 from the Board of Directors of WoodLINKS seeking support for the work that W oodLINKS is doing. RECOMMENDATION That the letter dated February 13, 2001 from the Board of Directors of WoodLINKS be received for information; and That the Support Form attached to the letter be marked to indicate that the District of Maple Ridge supports WoodLINKS; and further That the form be returned to WoodLINKS. ) Committee of the Whole Minutes March 5, 2001 Page 5 of6 983 Ian J. Waddell, Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks, 2001 Minister's Environmental Awards Letter dated February 12, 2001 from Ian G. Waddell, Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks seeking nominations. RECOMMENDATION 984 That the letter dated February 12, 2001 from Ian G. Waddell, Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks, Province of British Columbia, be received for information; and further That Council support the nomination by the Silver Valley Neighbourhood Association of Geoff Clayton. Corporation of Delta, Gil Mervyn, Municipal Clerk, Transit Infrastructure Letter dated February 15, 2001 from the Corporation of Delta requesting support of their request to seek reimbursement of funds collected as gasoline tax to fund transit infrastructure in the GVRD area. RECOMMENDATION That the letter dated February 15, 2001 from Gil Mervyn, Municipal Clerk, The Corporation of Delta, be received for information. 985 District of Fort St. James, GST on Utility Invoices Letter dated February 16, 2001 from Peter Sillje, Councillor, requesting support of their resolution calling on the Federal Government to eliminate the GST on utility bills. RECOMMENDATION That the letter dated February 16, 2001 from Peter Sillje, Councillor, District of Fort St. James be received for information. Committee of the Whole Minutes March 5, 2001 Page 6 of6 986 Village of Burns Lake, Federal Government Proposal re Burns Lake Servicing Letter dated February 20, 2001 from Mayor Paul H. Jean, seeking support in lobbying the Federal Government to negotiate an agreement with Bums Lake for provision of services to the Bums Lake Band. RECOMMENDATION That the letter dated February 20, 2001 from Mayor Paul H. Jean, Village of Burns Lake, be received for information. 987 Susan Fiddler, Project Coordinator, The Peacekeeping Art Project E-mail dated February 27, 2001 requesting display space. RECOMMENDATION That the e-mail from Susan Fiddler, Project Coordinator, The Peacekeeping Art Project be received for information; and further That the request of The Peacekeeping Art Project for display space be referred to the Maple Ridge Library, the Maple Ridge Art Gallery, the Maple Ridge Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion and ECRA to dete:n:nine if any of these groups would be interested in hosting the display. 6. OTHER BUS/NESS -Nil 7. ADJOURNMENT -1:20p.m. Acting Mayor L. King O :'.J Presiding Member of the Committee