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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-07-09 Workshop Minutes.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP July 9, 2012 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on July 9, 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 C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required L. Holitzki, Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws D. Pollock, Municipal Engineer C. Carter, Director of Planning P. Grootendorst, Fire Chief, Director of Operations D. Spence, Fire Chief, Director of Safety Note: These Minutes are posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca Note: Councillor Dueck was not in attendance at the start of the meeting. She arrived at 9:09 a.m. 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The agenda was adopted as circulated. 2. MINUTES R/2012-310 Minutes It was moved and seconded June 18, 2012 That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of June 18, 2012 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes July 9, 2012 Page 2 of 6 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil Note: Councillor Dueck arrived at 9:09 a.m. 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS 4.1 BC SPCA Presentation – Spay/Neuter Program Presentation by Craig Daniell, Chief Executive Officer and Geoff Urton, Animal Welfare Manager, B.C. SPCA Mr. Urton gave a PowerPoint presentation which outlined the proposed spay/neuter program. The General Manager of Corporate and Financial Services advised on funding for the program. Mr. Daniell spoke to funding. He indicated the intention of the BCSPCA to work with Katie’s Place and advised that he would like to see a coalition of various organizations brought together to work on the spay/neuter program. 4.2 Commercial and Industrial Strategy Review Presentation by G.P. Rollo and Associates, Consultants The consultants gave a PowerPoint presentation which provided an update on phase one of the current commercial, industrial and employment strategy study 4.3 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Presentation The Fire Chief, Director of Operations gave a PowerPoint presentation providing an update and an overview of the development of a Community Wildlife Protection Plan. He spoke to the history and background of the plan and outlined the next steps in the process. R/2012-311 Community Wildfire Protection Plan It was moved and seconded That the resolution directing staff to undertake a proposed public consultation process for the Wildlife Development Permit Area Process be forwarded to the July 10, 2012 Council Meeting. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes July 9, 2012 Page 3 of 6 R/2012-312 LMLGA Changes to It was moved and seconded Building Code That a letter be sent to the Lower Mainland Local Government Association expressing concern with changes to the Provincial Building Code. CARRIED 4.4 Vacant Buildings Update The Fire Chief, Director of Safety gave a PowerPoint presentation providing information on method to deal with vacant and derelict buildings within the District. The Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws advised that untidy and unsightly properties are dealt with upon complaint. Council expressed support for staff to formulate a vacant buildings bylaw and to take a more proactive approach to the untidy and unsightly premises bylaw. Note: The meeting was recessed at 11:29 a.m. and reconvened at 11:38 a.m. 4.5 Consultant Review of Service Delivery Options for Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Staff report dated July 9, 2012 recommending that the 2012 Financial Plan be amended to include funding for consultant services. The General Manager Public Works and Development Services reviewed the report. R/2012-313 Service Delivery Options – Solid It was moved and seconded Waste, Recycling That the staff report dated July 9, 2012 titled “Consultant Review of Service Delivery Options for Solid Waste and Recycling Collection” be forwarded to the July 10, 2012 Council Meeting. CARRIED Councillor Hogarth - OPPOSED Note: The meeting was recessed at 12:43 p.m. and reconvened at 1:49 p.m. Council Workshop Minutes July 9, 2012 Page 4 of 6 4.6 Changes to the Fisheries Act Discussion of a resolution proposed by Councillor Ashlie to establish a panel to provide feedback on changes to the Federal Fisheries Act. The Chief Administrative Officer advised on topics discussed and questions put forward by Mayor Daykin to the Fisheries Minister in terms of public process. Mayor Daykin provided details of the discussion between himself and the Minister. R/2012-314 Federal Fisheries Act Task Force It was moved and seconded That an ad hoc Task Force be established to review the proposed changes to the Federal Fisheries Act and provide a report back to Council in October, 2012 on recommended comments and feedback to be provided to the Federal Government as part of their public consultation process on the changes to the Federal Fisheries Act; and That the Task Force be comprised as follows:  2 members of Council  2 members of KEEPS (Kanaka Education & Environmental Partnership Society)  2 members of ARMS (Alouette River Management Society)  Director of Planning  Member of District Environmental staff; and further That Councillor Ashlie and Councillor Hogarth be appointed to the Task Force. CARRIED 4.7 Transportation Resolution Discussion of a resolution proposed by Councillor Ashlie to include within the transportation plan exploration of one-way street viability within the District to maximize “streets as space” concepts and costs and time. Council Workshop Minutes July 9, 2012 Page 5 of 6 Councillor Ashlie provided an explanation of the rationale for the resolution. R/2012-315 Transportation Plan One Way It was moved and seconded Street Viability That within the Transportation Plan there will be an exploration of one way street viability within the District and that staff report back on the cost and time frame implications of that addition. CARRIED 5. CORRESPONDENCE 5.1 Municipal Insurance Association of B.C. (“MIABC”) Board of Directors E-mail dated June 18, 2012 from Tom Barnes, Chief Executive Director and General Counsel, MIABC requesting consideration of a representative from the District of Maple Ridge to be nominated to the MIABC Board of Directors. R/2012-316 MIABC Appointment of It was moved and seconded Directors That Paul Gill, General Manager of Corporate and Financial Services be nominated for consideration as a representative from the District of Maple Ridge to the Municipal Insurance Association of B.C. (“MIACB”) Board of Directors. CARRIED 5.2 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (“FCM”) Update: Government of Canada LTIP Roundtables E-mail dated June 28, 2012 from Brock Carlton, Chief Executive Officer, FCM providing clarification on the Government of Canada LTIP Roundtables and encouraging endorsement of FCM’s Target 2014 campaign. Council Workshop Minutes July 9, 2012 Page 6 of 6 R/2012-317 Target 2012 Campaign It was moved and seconded Endorsement That discussion of the e-mail dated June 28, 2012 from Brock Carlton, Chief Executive Director, Federation of Canadian Municipalities be deferred. CARRIED 6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT 8. ADJOURNMENT – 2:27 p.m. _______________________________ E. Daykin, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ C. Marlo, Corporate Officer