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COUNCIL WORKSHOP
May 14,2012
The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on May 14,2012 at 9:00 a.m.
in the Blaney Room of the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British
Columbia for the purpose of transacting regular Municipal business.
PRESENT
Elected Officials Appointed Staff
Mayor E. Daykin J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer
Councillor C. Bell K. Swift, General Manager of Community Development,
Councillor C.Ashlie Parks and Recreation Services
Councillor J. Dueck P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services
Councillor A. Hogarth F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development
Councillor B. Masse Services
Councillor M. Morden J. Leeburn, Executive Director
C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services
A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary
Other Staff as Required
C. Goddard, Acting Director of Planning
D. Pollard, Municipal Engineer
J. Charlebois, Manager of Community Planning
Note: These Minutes are posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca
1.ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was adopted with the addition of the following item:
4.5 Proposed Provincial Legislation on First Nations Reserve Land
R/2012-215
Council Matrix
Update It was moved and seconded
That the Council Matrix be amended to include a staff report in
the month of June, 2012 on the scope and cost of a consultant
to review options with respect to the collection of organics and
other related items in the waste stream.
CARRIED
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2.MINUTES
R/2012-216
Minutes It was moved and seconded
April 30, 2012
That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of , 2012
be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
3.PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL –Nil
4.UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
4.1 Transportation Plan Update -Presentation by John Steiner, Urban Systems
Mr. Steiner gave a PowerPoint presentation which provided an overview of the
process for the new transportation plan and highlights of key aspirations and
issues for the District of Maple Ridge.
The Municipal Engineer advised that a draft of the Transportation Plan is
expected to come before Council in the Fall of 2012.
4.2 Amenity Zoning -Update
Staff report dated May 14, 2012 recommending that the staff report dated
May 14, 2012 providing an update on the process, scope of work and timeline
for the amenity zoning review be received for information.
The Manager of Community Planning gave a PowerPoint presentation
providing details on the amenity zoning process and the next steps in the
study.
R/2012-217
Amenity Zoning
Update It was moved and seconded
Receive
That the staff report dated May 14, 2012 titled “Amenity
Zoning –Update” be received for information and discussion.
CARRIED
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4.3 Design Criteria –Small Lots
Staff report dated May 14, 2012 recommending that staff be directed to
amend the Zoning Bylaw for small lots with regard to external basement
doors.
The Manager of Development and Environment Services General Manager
reviewed the report.
R/2012-218
Design Criteria
Small Lots It was moved and seconded
Forward to Council
That the staff report dated May 14, 2012 titled “Design
Criteria –Small Lots” be forwarded to the May 22, 2012
Council Meeting for further discussion.
CARRIED
4.4 Matrix Update
The Chief Administrative Officer reviewed the updated Matrix
R/2012-219
Matrix Update
Approved It was moved and seconded
That the updated Council Matrix covering the period fo January
1 through September 30, 2012 be adopted.
CARRIED
4.5 Proposed Provincial Legislation on First Nations Reserve Land
Councillor Morden referred to provincial legislation pertaining to building
regulations in relation to two First Nations projects.
The Chief Administrative Officer suggested that staff be directed to follow up
with the Province with respect to the legislation.
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R/2012-220
Proposed
Provincial It was moved and seconded
Legislation
That Council ask staff to follow up with the Provincial
Government on the proposed legislation to be introduced that
will allow Provincial laws and regulations, ie. (Building Code) to
apply to major projects on First Nations Reserve Land.
CARRIED
5.CORRESPONDENCE –Nil
6.BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL –Nil
7.MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT –Nil
8.ADJOURNMENT –11:03 a.m.
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E. Daykin, Mayor
Certified Correct
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C. Marlo, Corporate Officer