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City of Maple Ridge
COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES
November 28, 2016
The Minutes of the City Council Workshop held on November 28, 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 K. Duncan K. Swift, General Manager of Community Development,
Councillor B. Masse Parks, Recreation and Culture
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
L. Darcus, Manager of Legislative Services
Absent A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary
Councillor C. Bell Other Staff as Required
R. Stott, Environmental Planner
D. Cramb, Senior Recreation Manager
M. Myers, Marketing and Communications Coordinator,
Parks, Recreation and Culture
T. Camire, Administrative Assistant, Communications
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 removal of the following:
4. Mayor and Councillors’ Reports
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2. MINUTES
2.1 Minutes of the November 21, 2016 Council Workshop Meeting
R/2016-528
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of November 21, 2016
be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil
Note: Item 4.0 was removed from the agenda
4 MAYOR’S AND COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS
5. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
5.1 Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation Approval of 2017 Phase One
Investment Plan
Mayor Read introduced Mike Buda, Executive Director, TransLink Mayors’
Council.
Mr. Buda introduced Sarah Ross, News Director of Systems Planning. He
gave a power point presentation providing information on Phase One of the
10-Year Vision for Regional Transportation approved by the TransLink Mayors’
Council. He spoke to the success story for sustainable transportation in Metro
Vancouver and the concerns with the lack of growth in transit since 2009
compared to growth in population and outlined the vision to improve transit in
the region going forward. He provided highlights of the 10 Year vision
established since the referendum on transit and advised on the 2017
Investment Plan as Phase One of the implementation of the 10-Year Vision.
Ms. Ross provided information on improvements to the transit system in
Maple Ridge.
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5.2 Provincial Updates on Purpose Built Housing Facility and Interim Plan
Invitations issued to:
• Honourable Rich Coleman, Minister of Natural Gas Development and
Minister Responsible for Housing
• Doug Bing, MLA Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows
• Marc Dalton, MLA Maple Ridge-Mission
• Shane Ramsey, Chief Executive Officer, BC Housing
• Dominic Flanagan, Executive Director of Supported Housing, BC Housing
Due to other commitments, none of the invitees were able to attend.
R/2016-529
It was moved and seconded
That staff send a letter requesting an update and invite them to attend a
future meeting.
CARRIED
5.3 Fisheries Act Reform 2017
The Environmental Planner gave a power point presentation providing the
following information:
• Background on the 2016 Federal Fisheries Act Reform
• Key issues and concerns with the proposed revisions
R/2016-530
It was moved and seconded
That the Mayor be authorized to sign a letter to the federal Standing
Committee on Fisheries & Oceans to provide input into the proposed Fisheries
Act reform measures including feedback and requests from Mayor and
Council in addition to local community environmental stewardship advisory
groups; and further
That a copy of the letter be sent to other appropriate agencies and relevant
stakeholders.
CARRIED
Councillor Robson - OPPOSED
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5.4 Parks, Recreation and Culture Infrastructure Consultation Process
The Senior Recreation Manager introduced the topic.
The Marketing and Communications Coordinator provided a visual tour of the
pages on the City’s website providing access and information on the
Community Facilities Conversation.
6.0 CORRESPONDENCE
6.1 Upcoming Events
December 3, 2016
3:00 p.m.
Downtown Maple Ridge Christmas Market – Leisure Centre
Organizer: Downtown Maple ridge Business Improvement
Association
7. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL – Nil
8. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil
9. ADJOURNMENT – 11:03 a.m.
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N. Read, Mayor
Certified Correct
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L. Darcus, Corporate Officer