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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWorkshop at a Glance 2016-05-02.pdfCivic Concept Kelly Swift, General Manager: Community Development, Parks & Recreation Services introduced Paul Fast and Darrell Condon from HCMA Architecture and Design. Paul Fast gave a presentation that provided an overview of the conceptual plan for new civic facilities located at Memorial Peace Park. Council passed a resolution that directed staff to prepare a report that provides funding options and design details for the four other identified civic facility bundles. Council also directed staff to identify the funding and public engagement process for the conceptual plans for the civic facilities that were identified in the presentation made by Paul Fast. Provincial Investment in Affordable Housing Program Shawn Matthewson, Social Planning Analyst made a presentation to Council capturing an overview of the requirements for applying for the Provincial Investment in Affordable What is Workshop at a Glance? Council meets on Mondays to discuss issues and hear presentations on local and regional topics and projects. Workshop at a Glance will provide you with the highlights of the day. Watch the meeting online for an up close and personal experience. You are receiving this newsletter in response to a subscription request to the City of Maple Ridge. If this subscription is incorrect you can modify or cancel it by visiting our website. Thank you for your interest! Workshop at a Glance May 2, 2016 Please Note! Workshop at a Glance is an informal summary of the reports and discussion of Council’s work at Workshop. The comments are not the official minutes of the meeting. These notes are intended to capture the essence of the discussion so that citizens can keep in touch with the work of Council in this public meeting. CITY OF MAPLE RIDGE 11995 Haney Place Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Tel: 604-463-5221 Fax: 604-467-7329 www.mapleridge.ca enquiries@mapleridge.ca Housing Program and identified a need for additional seniors housing in Maple Ridge. Ms. Matthewson noted that the Provincial Investment in Affordable Housing Program could assist with meeting this need in Maple Ridge. Council passed a resolution that directed staff to explore potential locations for the Provincial Investment in Affordable Housing Program . Council also passed a resolution that details of the Provincial Investment in Affordable Housing Program be made public to the community. BC Housing - Permanent Purpose Built Shelter Shawn Matthewson, Social Planning Analyst reviewed the BC Housing - Permanent Purpose Built Shelter report with Council. Council passed a resolution that directs staff to work with BC Housing to develop a detailed process regarding the construction of a permanent purpose built shelter and housing facility in Maple Ridge. Mayor’s Open Government Task Force Recommendations Christina Crabtree, Director of Information Technology made a presentation to Council that provided details on the outcomes of the Citizens’ Representatives Working Group (CRWG) including recommendations on how to address the 58 recommendations identified by the CRWG. Council passed a resolution that directed staff to develop a work schedule and cost estimates for the 58 recommendations established by the CRWG. Now that the CRWG has concluded their work, Mayor and Council expressed their appreciation for their work.