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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWorkshop at a Glance 2017-01-09.pdfProposed Parks, Recreation & Cultural Facilities Conversation - Survey Update Presentation Kelly Swift, General Manager: Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services introduced Jennifer Wilson who is the consultant for the Community Facilities Conversation. Ms. Wilson gave a PowerPoint presentation that provided Council with information on the following topics:  Key elements of the consultation  Purpose of the survey and process involved in preparing for the survey through to the completion of the survey  Details pertaining to the online survey  Examples of how feedback will be gathered through the online survey  Timeline on the process Children and Youth Programming Presentation Kelly Swift, General Manager: Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services introduced the item and staff members David Speers, Recreation Coordinator Health & Wellness, Jennifer Baillie, Children’s Programmer, Brian Patel, Recreation Coordinator to Council. 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 January 9, 2017 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 David Speers provided Council with an update on the various children’s recreation programs available in Maple Ridge. Brian Patel provided Council with an update on the recreation programs offered to Maple Ridge youth. Mr. Patel showed Council a video presentation showcasing the Greg Moore Youth Centre, including its 15 year celebration. Metro Vancouver Sewerage Extension Provisions David Pollock, Municipal Engineer reviewed the Metro Vancouver Sewerage Extension Provisions report with Council. Snow Clearing Update Frank Quinn, General Manager: Public Works & Development Services introduced this item to Council. Walter Oleschak, Superintendent of Roads & Fleet provided Council with updates on the following items:  Training completed by the Operations Centre that relates to snow events.  Staff scheduling and work completed by Operations staff to deal with the recent heavy snowfall event on New Year’s Eve.  Priority and secondary routes.  Challenges in coping with heavy snowfalls and ice resulting from snowfall. 2017 Property Assessment and Taxation Trevor Thompson, Manager of Financial Planning provided Council with information on the 2017 property assessments and the resulting property tax levels. Mr. Thompson outlined the relationship between property assessments and the property tax rates and addressed concerns of the impact of higher property assessments on taxes. Mr. Thompson noted that property owners have until January 31, 2017 to file assessment appeals.