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Home My WebLink About2016-02-22 Workshop Minutes.pdf City of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES February 22, 2016 The Minutes of the City Council Workshop held on February 22, 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 K. Duncan Parks and Recreation Services Councillor B. Masse P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services Councillor G Robson F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development Councillor T. Shymkiw Services Councillor C. Speirs C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services Other Staff as Required W. McCormick, Director of Recreation C. Carter. Director of Planning J. Charlebois, Manager of Community Planning L. Zosiak, Planner 2 L. Siracusa, Manager of Economic Development D. Pollock, Municipal Engineer L. Benson, Manager of Sustainability and Corporate Planning Note: These Minutes are posted on the City Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The agenda was adopted with the following revisions: Category 4 Mayor’s and Councillors’ Report will be dealt with following Category 6 Correspondence; Item 6.2 Traffic Calming Strategy for 123 Avenue will be added following Item 6.1; Item 6.2 will be renumbered to 6.3 Council Workshop Minutes February 22, 2016 Page 2 of 6 2. MINUTES 2.1 Minutes of the February 15, 2016 Council Workshop Meeting R/2016-085 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of February 15, 2016 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil Note: Category 4 was dealt with following Category 6 4 MAYOR’S AND COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS Councillor Bell reminded Council of deadline dates for resolutions and nominations for LMLGA. She also requested that Council members complete a survey put forward by UBCM. 5. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS 5.1 Interim Shelter Update Verbal presentation by Greg Richmond, Executive Director and Sean Speer, Director, RainCity Housing and Support Society Mr. Richmond and Mr. Speer provided information on the remaining residents of the interim shelter and the process for closing the shelter. A written summary of the number of clients using the shelter, client health profiles and housing status was circulated. Mr. Richmond identified the need for low barrier housing in Maple Ridge. The General Manager Community Development, Parks and Recreation advised that Fraser Health is conducting clinical assessments of the individuals to identify the clinical requirements that may need to be provided by health authorities. Council Workshop Minutes February 22, 2016 Page 3 of 6 5.2 Albion Community Centre Concept Plan Presentation by Paul Fast, HCMA Architecture + Design Mr. Fast provided an overview of the open house and public consultation workshop held in February 2016 and site plan options for the shared property in Albion with School District No. 42. Note: The meeting was recessed at 12:06 p.m. and reconvened at 12:50 p.m. 5.3 Parks, Recreation and Culture Infrastructure Update Staff report dated February 22, 2016 recommending the endorsement of the next steps in development of an overall program for the development of parks, recreation and culture amenities. 5.3.1 R/2016-086 It was moved and seconded That staff be directed to prepare a report that provides information on repairing the leisure centre pool. DEFEATED Mayor Read, Councillor Duncan, Councillor Shymkiw, Councillor Speirs - OPPOSED 5.3.2 R/2016-087 It was moved and seconded That the staff report entitled “Parks, Recreation and Culture Infrastructure Update dated February 22, 2016 be received for information and the next steps outlined in the report be endorsed. R/2016-088 It was moved and seconded That the motion be amended to remove the text “Water Play Park” from Appendix A. AMENDMENT DEFEATED Mayor Read, Councillor Duncan, Councillor Shymkiw, Councillor Speirs – OPPOSED MOTION CARRIED Councillor Masse, Councillor Robson - OPPOSED Council Workshop Minutes February 22, 2016 Page 4 of 6 5.4 Albion Flats Area Plan - Land Use Planning Workshop Staff report dated February 22, 2016 providing information for the preparation for the land use planning workshop for the Albion Flats Area Plan. The Manager of Community Planning led Council through a discussion of land use priorities for Albion Flats and identification of issues and opportunities for technical review. 5.5 Child Care Major Capital Funding Staff report dated February 22, 2016 recommending that staff be directed to prepare an application for Child Care Major Capital Funding for a multi-age childcare centre to be included in the design of the Albion Community Centre. R/2016-089 It was moved and seconded That staff be directed to prepare an application for Child Care Major Capital Funding for submission to the Ministry of Children and Family Development, requesting the maximum of $500,000 to fund a multi-age childcare centre to be included in the design of the Albion Community Centre noting that the City is responsible for providing 10% of the funding. CARRIED 5.6 Council Priorities – Approach Staff report dated February 22, 2016 recommending that the approach to establishing Council’s priorities be implemented as described. The Manager of Sustainability and Corporate Planning reviewed the report. R/2016-090 It was moved and seconded That the approach outlined in the report entitled “Council Priorities- Approach” dated February 22, 2016 be implemented. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes February 22, 2016 Page 5 of 6 6.0 CORRESPONDENCE 6.1 Alouette River Management Society (“ARMS”) – Project Proposal E-mail dated February 14, 2016 from Greta Borick-Cunningham, Executive Director, ARMS requesting a letter of support for an application by ARMS to the Pacific Salmon Foundation Community Salmon Program for funding for a project proposed for the 232 Street Off-Channel near the South Alouette River. R/2016-091 It was moved and seconded That a letter of support for the application for funding for a community salmon program for the 232nd Street Off-Channel be provided to the Alouette River Management Society. CARRIED 6.2 Traffic Calming 123rd Avenue Councillor Bell requested an update on traffic calming on 123rd Avenue. The Municipal Engineer provided background information on the request from the neighbourhood for traffic calming measures and an update on the progress to identify and implement appropriate measures. 6.3 Upcoming Events Date: April 13, 2016 Time: 1:30 p.m. Exploring Substance Use & Addictions – Clarke Foundation Theatre Organizer: District of Mission 7. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Links to member associations: • Union of British Columbia Municipalities (“UBCM”) Newsletter The Compass o http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/main/resources/past-issues-compass/2016- archive.html Council Workshop Minutes February 22, 2016 Page 6 of 6 • Lower Mainland Local Government Association (“LMLGA”) o http://www.lmlga.ca/ • Federation of Canadian Municipalities (“FCM”) o https://www.fcm.ca/ 8. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT 9. ADJOURNMENT - 3:07 p.m. _______________________________ N. Read, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ C. Marlo, Corporate Officer