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COUNCIL WORKSHOP
June 4,2012
The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on June 4,2012 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
J. Bergmann, Research Technician
S. Wheeler,Director of Community Services
T. Cotroneo, Recreation Manager, Youth and
Neighbourhoods
K. Baird, Events and Volunteer Coordinator
B. McLeod, Manager of Park Planning and Development
F. Armstrong, Manager of Corporate Communication
Note: These Minutes are posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca
1.ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was adopted as circulated.
2.MINUTES
R/2012-246
Minutes It was moved and seconded
May 14, 2012
That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of May 14,
2012 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
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3.PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL –Nil
4.UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
4.1 2012 Residential Class Property Taxation
-Paul Gill, General Manager of Corporate and Financial Services
Staff report dated June 4, 2012 providing information on municipal taxes
assessed to Class 1-Residential.
The General Manager Corporate and Financial Services reviewed the report.
He gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining Maple Ridge’s residential
property taxes in comparison to other communities,assessment and taxation
changes on sample properties and municipal property taxes and utilities
assessed against the ‘average single family dwelling’.
R/2012-247 4.1.1
Letter to Municipal
Auditor General It was moved and seconded
That a letter,with a copy forwarded to the Union of British
Columbia Municipalities,be written by the Mayor on the behalf
of Council to the Municipal Auditor General suggesting that a
municipal price index be formulated.
CARRIED
R/2012-248 4.1.2
2012 Residential
Class Property It was moved and seconded
Taxation
That the staff report dated June 4, 2012 titled “2012
Residential Class Property Taxation” be received for
information.
CARRIED
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4.2 Proposed Community Development Policy (P92) Update
Staff report dated June 4, 2012 providing information on the Community
Development Policy update process.
The Manager of Community Services reviewed the report. She provided a
PowerPoint presentation outlining the process being followed to update the
existing Community Development Policy.
R/2012-249
Proposed
Community It was moved and seconded
Development Policy
That the staff report dated June 4, 2012 titled “Proposed
Community Development Policy (P92) Update” be received for
information.
CARRIED
4.3 Healthy Community Initiatives
Staff report dated June 4, 2012 providing an update on the development of a
District of Maple Ridge partnership with Fraser Health to participate in the
Healthy Communities Initiative.
The Director of Community Services reviewed the report.
The Recreation Manager of Youth and Neighbourhoods spoke to the
opportunity to create a video to showcase the Healthy Communities Initiatives.
He advised that the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows videos focused on the Youth
Action Mentorship Program;and the Active Kids Program. Both videos were
presented.
R/2012-250
Healthy Community
Initiatives It was moved and seconded
That the staff report dated June 4, 2012 titled “Healthy
Community Initiatives” be received for information.
CARRIED
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4.4 Town Centre Events Update
Staff report dated June 4, 2012 providing an overview of municipal festivals
and activities that will take place in Maple Ridge Town Centre throughout this
summer.
The Events and Volunteer Coordinator reviewed the report.She provided a
PowerPoint presentation outlining the key events which will be occurring in the
town centre during the summer of 2012. She spoke to the many volunteer
hours donated during the events,desired outcomes and the benefits and
economic impact of the town centre summer events.
R/2012-251
Town Centre
Events Update It was moved and seconded
That the staff report dated June 4, 2012 titled “Town Centre
Events Update” be received for information.
CARRIED
4.5 Silver Valley Parks –Update
The Manager of Park Planning and Development gave a PowerPoint
presentation which provided a general update on park development in the
Silver Valley area. He highlighted walking trails and existing connections,
outlined how parkland is acquired by the District and advised on the status of
current acquisitions.
R/2012-252
Silver Valley Parks
Update It was moved and seconded
That the Silver Valley Parks update be received for information.
CARRIED
5.CORRESPONDENCE –Nil
6.BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL –Nil
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7.MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT
8.ADJOURNMENT –10:44 a.m.
_______________________________
E. Daykin, Mayor
Certified Correct
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C. Marlo, Corporate Officer