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COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES
January 18, 2016
The Minutes of the City Council Workshop held on January 18, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in
the Blaney Room of City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia for
the purpose of transacting regular City business.
PRESENT
Elected Officials Appointed Staff
Mayor N. Read E.C. Swabey, Chief Administrative Officer
Councillor C. Bell K. Swift, General Manager of Community Development,
Councillor B. Masse Parks and Recreation Services
Councillor G Robson P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services
Councillor T. Shymkiw F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development
Councillor C. Speirs Services
C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services
ABSENT A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary
Councillor Duncan Other Staff as Required
D. Pope, Manager of Business Operations
W. McCormick, Director of Recreation
C. Carter, Director of Planning
S. Murphy, Planner 2
J. Charlebois, Manager of Community Planning
Note: These Minutes are posted on the City Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca
1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was adopted as circulated.
2. MINUTES
2.1 Minutes of the January 11, 2016 Council Workshop Meeting
R/2016-031
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of January 11, 2016 be
adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
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2.2 Minutes of Meetings of Committees and Commissions of Council
R/2016-032
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission of
December 15, 2015 be received.
CARRIED
2.3 Business Arising from Committee Minutes – Nil
3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil
4 MAYOR’S AND COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS
Councillor Speirs
Councillor Speirs reported on the most recent meeting of the Community
Heritage Commission and advised that he attended a number of live music
events and a fundraiser for a child needing specialized medical treatment.
Councillor Bell
Councillor Bell provided an update on new programs at the Maple Ridge
Library and a recent meeting of the Arts Council. She asked whether the
UBCM Compass will be included in agendas. She attended a pre-budget
meeting held by MP Ruimy.
Councillor Masse
Councillor Masse provided an update on the Social Planning Advisory
Committee meeting,
Councillor Robson
Councillor Robson commented on the improvements to the Friday night youth
dance.
Deputy Mayor Shymkiw
The Deputy Mayor attended a meeting of the Maple Ridge Business
Improvement Association, met with the Manager of Economic Development
regarding changes to the Economic Advisory Committee and also met with
Blue Door Shelters regarding at-risk youth programs.
Mayor Read
Mayor Read attended the re-launch of Sylvan Learning Programs,
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5. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
5.1 Joint Leisure Services Transition Plan
Staff report dated January 18, 2016 recommending staff bring forward a
report on implications and costs associated with continuing the arts and
recreation programming function as a joint service until December 31, 2016,
the staff work with the City of Pitt Meadows to explore development of an
efficient process for future ice, field and facility allocations and that staff
develop guiding principles that will inform the transition plan process.
The Manager of Business Operations circulated the communication plan
summary and examples and provided an overview of the implementation plan.
R/2016-033
It was moved and seconded
a) That staff bring forward a report on the implications and costs
associated with continuing the arts and recreation programming function
as a joint service until December 31, 2016;
b) That staff work with the City of Pitt Meadows to explore the development
of an efficient process for future ice, field and facility allocations, and
further
c) That staff develop guiding principles that will inform the transition plan
process for Council’s consideration.
CARRIED
5.2 Draft Metro Vancouver Regional Affordable Housing Strategy
Staff report dated January 18, 2016 recommending that comments on the
draft Metro Vancouver Regional Affordable Housing Strategy be provided to
Metro Vancouver and that the preferred endorsement alternative outlined in
Section H be identified and provided to Metro Vancouver.
Note: Mayor Read left the meeting at 11:05 a.m., Deputy Mayor assumed Chair in
absence. Mayor Read returned at 11:12 a.m. and resumed as Chair.
The Manager of Community Development introduced the item. The Planner
gave a power point presentation that provided an overview of the goals of the
Strategy, how the goals align with the Maple Ridge Housing Action Plan and
the next steps in the process of adopting the Strategy.
The Mayor suggested that Planning staff revise the report based on the
comments made by Council and that the report be brought forward at the
January 25, 2016 Workshop.
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The General Manager of Public Works and Development suggested that the
report not be changed rather be brought back to Council with a covering letter.
R/2016-034
It was moved and seconded
That staff bring back the report titled “Draft Metro Vancouver Regional
Affordable Housing Strategy” dated January 18, 2016 to the January 25,
2016 Council Workshop Meeting with an attached cover letter summarizing
the items reviewed at the January 18, 2016 Council Workshop meeting.
CARRIED
5.3 Maple Ridge Resiliency Initiative Update
Verbal report by the General Manager of Community Development, Parks and
Recreation Services
The General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation
Services sought clarification on the information Council would like to receive
for a discussion on January 25, 2016 related to the closure of the interim
shelter. Mayor and Council provided feedback on the questions and issues
they would like addressed.
6. CORRESPONDENCE
6.1 CFNR Network - Application to provide Vancouver and area with a first
Aboriginal Radio Station
Letter dated November 24, 2015 from Greg Smith, Chief Executive Officer,
CFNR Network seeking a letter of support for a Vancouver Radio application to
the CRTC to operate radio station 106.3FM as an Aboriginal station
Vancouver.
R/2016-035
It was moved and seconded
That a letter of support be sent for a Vancouver Radio application to the CRTC
to operate radio station 106.3FM as an Aboriginal station Vancouver.to the
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (“CRTC”)
CARRIED
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6.2 Surrey Board of Trade – Opposition to Vancouver Board of Trade Name
Change
E-mail dated January 13, 2016 from Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of
Trade providing information on the Surrey Board of Trade’s opposition to the
proposed name change to the Vancouver Board of Trade.
R/2016-036
It was moved and seconded
That the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Chamber of Commerce be requested to
provide input on the proposed name change of the Vancouver Board of
Trade.
CARRIED
7. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL – Nil
8. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil
9. ADJOURNMENT – 12:18 p.m.
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N. Read, Mayor
Certified Correct
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C. Marlo, Corporate Officer