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SPECIAL COUNCIL WORKSHOP
November 26, 2012
The Minutes of the Municipal Special Council Workshop held on November 26, 2012
at 8:30 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. Ashlie K. Swift, General Manager of Community Development,
Councillor C. Bell 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
C. Carter, Director of Planning
J. Charlebois, Manager of Community Services
D. Hall, Planner
D. Pollard, Municipal Engineer
Note: These Minutes are posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca
Note: Councillor Ashlie and Councillor Dueck were not in attendance at the start of
the meeting
1.0 CALL TO ORDER – 8:30 a.m.
2.0 Commercial/Industrial Review - Presentation by G.P. Rollo and Associates
- G.Paul Rollo, Principal and Jean-Pierre Raulot-Lapointe, Associate
Staff report dated November 26, 2012 recommending that the Commercial
and Industrial Strategy prepared by G.P. Rollo and Associates be received for
input and discussion.
The Director of Planner introduced the commercial/industrial review process.
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The consultant group provided a PowerPoint presentation providing an update
on Phase 1 of the commercial/industrial/employment strategy study. The
presentation addressed Metro Vancouver forecasts in comparison to Maple
Ridge projections, outlined current and future population and employment
figures for Maple Ridge and an estimate of the approximate number of jobs in
the community.
Note: Councillor Ashlie joined the meeting at 8:55 a.m.
The Planner reviewed the staff report and outlined next steps to be taken by
the District.
Note: Councillor Dueck joined the meeting at 9:21 a.m.
The Director of Planning advised that a staff report will be prepared to outline
priorities and timing to address items in the consultants’ report
R/2012-506
Commercial &
Industrial Strategy It was moved and seconded
Receive
That the Commercial & Industrial Strategy, prepared for the
District of Maple Ridge by GP Rollo and Associates, be received
for input and discussion.
CARRIED
Note: The meeting recessed at 10:27 a.m. and reconvened at 10:40 a.m.
3.0 Amenity Zoning - Presentation by City Spaces Consulting
- Brett Elliot, Jerry Mulholland
Staff report dated November 26, 2012 recommending that the report
prepared by City Spaces Consulting entitled “Amenity Zoning Analysis and
Options” be received, that the area within the Albion Area Plan boundaries be
used as a pilot project for amenity zoning, that staff be directed to report back
on a list of potential amenities within the Albion Area Plan and that the
process identified to conclude implementation of amenity zoning in the Albion
Area be approved.
The Manager of Community Planning introduced the consultants.
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The consultants gave a PowerPoint presentation explaining amenity zoning,
outlining a shared language to better define the zoning and providing
background on how amenity zoning will apply to Maple Ridge, the potential for
such zoning and at which level amenity contributions become viable. They
spoke to an analysis of case studies done in Maple Ridge providing a
snapshot of current development and potential land lift scenarios.
The Manager of Community Planning spoke to next steps for staff in the
amenity zoning process and reviewed the recommendations in the staff
report.
R/2012-507
Amenity Zoning
Forward to Council It was moved and seconded
That the recommendations in the staff report dated November
26, 2012 titled “Amenity Zoning” be forwarded to the
November 27, 2012 Council Meeting.
CARRIED
4.0 North Albion Servicing Options
The General Manager of Public Works and Development Services introduced
the topic. He outlined the challenges facing the District in terms of providing
services to the North Albion area.
The Municipal Engineer reviewed the municipal services currently provided in
the North Albion area. He outlined the requirements of developers in terms of
infrastructure and spoke to the challenges of dealing with gaps in pedestrian
facilities and roadways in the area. The Municipal Engineer advised on
options which could be utilized to mitigate the challenge of the existing gaps
in connectivity in the North Albion are.
8. ADJOURNMENT – 12:31 p.m.
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E. Daykin, Mayor
Certified Correct
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C. Marlo, Corporate Officer