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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWorkshop at a Glance 2017-07-18.pdfSport & Physical Activity Strategy Update Kelly Swift, GM: Parks, Recreation & Culture introduced Dave Speers and provided a brief background on this item. Dave Speers, Recreation Coordinator Health & Wellness, gave a presentation to Council that included a brief overview of the key points from the Sport & Physical Activity Strategy, current outcomes achieved to date and next steps. Mr. Speers noted that the strategy is a road map for Parks, Recreation & Culture and community sport organizations to move towards a healthy and active community in a cohesive manner. Mr. Speers advised Council that they were recently awarded a Fraser Health & BC Alliance for Healthy Living grant in the amount of $30,000 to help support the work of the Sports Strategy. Backyard Chickens - Discussion Paper Siobhan Murphy, Planner II introduced this item and provided background information on backyard chickens which included a summarized timeline, current zoning, which municipalities have or have not permitted backyard chickens in residential areas, advantages and potential issues to raising backyard chickens and the proposed process moving forward. cont’d... What is Workshop at a Glance? For a trial period between May 1 and December 31, 2017 Council will meet on the first and third Tuesday each month at 6:00 pm 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 July 18, 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 Council directed staff, in consultation with the Agricultural Advisory Committee to develop a backyard chickens program as identified in the Backyard Chickens - Discussion Paper staff report. Home Based Business Review Follow-up and Proposed Consultation Plans Lino Siracusa, Manager of Economic Development introduced this item to Council. Amanda Grochowich, Planner gave a presentation to Council which included background information, possible regulatory changes and the proposed consultation program. Ms. Grochowich reviewed the recommendation with Council. Council endorsed the Proposed Consultation Program. Donation Bins within the City of Maple Ridge Council held a discussion regarding donation bins within the City of Maple Ridge and passed a resolution to maintain the current practice of requiring organizations providing clothing donation bins to locate bins on private properties. Outdoor Pool - Reconsideration of a Motion According to Maple Ridge Council Procedure Bylaw 6472-2007 Part 17 Reconsideration of the following motions from the staff report dated July 4, 2017 providing options to pursue or not pursue an outdoor pool. Council held a discussion regarding the outdoor pool and then directed staff to move forward with identifying potential locations for an outdoor pool, including any viable City owned lands and other locations. Full cost implications (land and completion of the outdoor pool) will be provided by staff and reported back to Council.