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City of Maple Ridge
COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES
May 16, 2016
The Minutes of the City Council Workshop held on May 16, 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
L. Siracusa, Manager of Economic Development
R. MacNair, Manager of Bylaws and Licences
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:
• Item 4 Mayor and Councillors’ Reports to be dealt with at the end of the
meeting
• Item 5.5 to be dealt with as Item 5.2 and the agenda renumbered
accordingly.
2. MINUTES – Nil
3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL- Nil
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Note: Item 4 was dealt with following Item 6.1
4 MAYOR’S AND COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS
Councillor Bell reported on the success of Lower Mainland Local Government
Association conference.
R/2016-283
It was moved and seconded
That appreciation be expressed to Councillor Bell for the work done at the
Lower Mainland Local Government Association conference.
CARRIED
5. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
5.1 Child Youth Wellness Centre
Staff report dated May 16, 2016 recommending that Staff be directed to work
with the Local Action Team to achieve a Child Youth Mental Wellness Centre
by providing assistance in finding a location for the clinic; in advocating for
sustainable funding from other levels of government through the creation of
briefing packages and that the City provide seed funding to achieve the first
phase of the project.
The General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation
reviewed the report.
Note: Deputy Mayor Shymkiw left at 10:07 a.m. as his wife is employed by
Community Network.
R/2016-284
It was moved and seconded
That staff be directed to work with the Child Youth Mental Health Substance
Use Collaborative to achieve a Child Youth Wellness Centre by providing
assistance in finding a location for the clinic; in advocating for sustainable
funding from other levels of government through the creation of briefing
packages and that the City provide seed funding of $10,000 from existing
gaming fund allocations to achieve the first phase of the project.
CARRIED
Note: Deputy Mayor Shymkiw returned at 10:17 a.m.
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5.2 Council Meetings
Staff report dated May 16, 2016 recommending that staff be directed to
implement the changes to the meetings of Council as proposed in the report
and that the changes be reviewed by Council in six months; that staff be
directed to amend the Council Procedure Bylaw to include a consent agenda
in the regular Council meeting agenda; that staff be directed to prepare a
bylaw to delegate land use and heritage conservation powers to Committee of
the Whole as authorized in the Local Government Act; and that staff be
directed to consult with the development community and the public, and
provide a report to Council, on a Regular Council – Land Use meeting.
5.2.1
R/2016-285
It was moved and seconded
That staff be directed to amend the Council Procedure Bylaw to include a
consent agenda in the regular Council meeting agenda.
CARRIED
5.2.2
R/2016-286
It was moved and seconded
That staff be directed to prepare a bylaw to delegate land use and heritage
conservation powers to Committee of the Whole as authorized in the Local
Government Act.
R/2016-287
It was moved and seconded
That the motion to prepare a bylaw to delegate land use and heritage
conservation powers to Committee of the Whole be tabled.
MOTION TO TABLE CARRIED
Councillor Masse, Councillor Speirs - OPPOSED
5.2.3
R/2016-288
It was moved and seconded
That a sub-committee with three members of Council be formed to review
the Council meeting process and the Regular Council Land Use Meeting
process.
CARRIED
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5.2.4
R/2016-289
It was moved and seconded
That the subcommittee to review the Council meeting process consist of
Mayor Read, Councillor Robson and Councillor Shymkiw.
CARRIED
5.2.5
R/2016-290
It was moved and seconded
That the motion to prepare a bylaw to delegate land use and heritage
conservation powers to Committee of the Whole be returned to the floor
and be forwarded to the subcommittee.
CARRIED
5.3 City Lands – Expression of Interest
Staff report dated May 16, 2016 recommending that staff be directed to
review available municipal properties or potential properties for purchase that
could be used in partnership with BC Housing and the non-profit housing
sector for the provision of affordable housing.
The General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation
reviewed the report.
R/2016-291
It was moved and seconded
That staff be directed to review available municipal properties or potential
properties that could be used in partnership with BC Housing and the non-
profit housing sector for the provision of affordable housing and supportive
housing.
CARRIED
5.4 Town Centre Animation Plan
Staff report dated May 16, 2016 recommending the Town Centre Animation
Plan to enhance overall animation and activity in the Town Centre be received
for information.
The Manager of Economic Development gave a power point presentation that
provided an overview of the Town Centre Animation Plan.
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R/2016-292
It was moved and seconded
That the staff report dated May 16, 2016 titled “Town Centre Animation
Plan” be received for information.
CARRIED
5.5 Mobile Food Vendors in Maple Ridge
Staff report dated May 16, 2016 recommending amendments to the Business
Licence and Regulation Bylaw to allow food truck vending on City property,
including streets, be prepared for Council consideration.
The Manager of Bylaws and Licensing reviewed the report.
R/2016-293
It was moved and seconded
That amendments to the Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw to allow food
truck vending on City property, including streets, be prepared for Council
consideration.
CARRIED
6. CORRESPONDENCE
6.1 Upcoming Events
June 8
10:30 a.m.
Field Trip, Various Locations
Alouette River Management Society
June 10
9:00 a.m.
2016 Graduation Ceremony
Thomas Haney Secondary School
September 25
11:00 a.m.
BC Rivers Day, Allco Fish Hatchery and Rivers Heritage Centre
Alouette River Management Society and Ridge Meadows Rivers
Day Committee
7. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
8. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT
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9. ADJOURNMENT – 12:12 p.m.
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N. Read, Mayor
Certified Correct
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C. Marlo, Corporate Officer