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Home My WebLink About2018-01-09 Workshop Minutes.pdfCity of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES January 9, 2018 The Minutes of the City Council Workshop held on January 9, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Blaney Room of City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia for the purpose of transacting regular City business. 0BPRESENT Elected Officials Appointed Staff Mayor N. Read P. Gill, Chief Administrative Officer Councillor C. Bell K. Swift, General Manager of Parks, Recreation & Culture Councillor K. Duncan F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development Councillor B. Masse Services Councillor T. Shymkiw C. Nolan, Interim Director of Finance Councillor C. Speirs L. Benson, Corporate Officer 1BOther Staff as Required ABSENT 2BD. Pollock, Municipal Engineer Councillor G Robson 3BR. MacNair, Manager of Bylaw and Licensing Services 4BLino Siracusa, Manager of Economic Development Note: These Minutes are posted on the City Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA R/2018-001 It was moved and seconded That the agenda for the January 9, 2018 Council Workshop Meeting be amended as follows: • Addition of Item 5.5 Appointment of Corporate Officer and Item 5.6 Resolutions for Possible Submission to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities as per the addendum dated January 5, 2018; and • Discussion of 4.0 Mayor’s and Councillors’ Reports near the end of the meeting • Referral of Item 5.5 Appointment of Corporate Officer to a Closed Council Meeting; and further That the agenda as amended be approved. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes January 9, 2018 Page 2 of 8 2. MINUTES 2.1 Minutes of the December 12, 2017 Special Council Workshop Meeting R/2018-002 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Special Council Workshop Meeting of December 12, 2017 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil Note: Item 4 was dealt with following Item 5.6 4. MAYOR’S AND COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS Councillor Duncan Councillor Duncan advised on a decision by School District No. 42 to end a partnership with the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society and to move from multi-stream recycling to single stream recycling. She requested that staff provide further information on that decision. Councillor Bell Councillor Bell attended a meeting of the Arts Council. She provided background information on Curtis Pendleton, the new Executive Director. Councillor Masse Councillor Masse met with the local physicians’ group and a doctor who is interested in moving to Maple Ridge. He applauded the work of the local physicians’ group to encourage more family physicians to move to Maple Ridge. He provided clarification on a report referring to development cost charges. Council Workshop Minutes January 9, 2018 Page 3 of 8 5. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS 5.1 Mobility Pricing 5.1.1 Mobility Pricing Independent Commission Staff report dated January 9, 2018 providing information on mobility pricing and the Mobility Pricing Independent Commission established by the Mayors’ Council and TransLink. The Municipal Engineer introduced the topic. 5.1.2 Presentation by the Mobility Pricing Independent Commission • Daniel Firth, Executive Director, Mobility Pricing Independent Commission • Allan P. Seckel, Chair, Mobility Pricing Independent Commission • Vincent Gonslaves, Communications and Engagement, Mobility Pricing Independent Commission Staff • Graham McCargar, President, MC Freight Systems, Commission Member, Mobility Pricing Independent Commission Mr. Seckel introduced the members of the Commission attending the meeting. He provided information on the process to appoint members to the Commission and outlined issues the Commission was asked to look at which include the reduction of traffic congestion, promotion of fairness around tolling and providing affordable transportation choices and the support for investment in transit infrastructure for the future. Mr. Firth gave a PowerPoint presentation providing the following information: • Background on the study on the issues of reducing congestion • Definition of mobility pricing • Examples of how decongestion charging works in other cities of the world • Lessons learned from international experience • Timeline and phases for completion of the Commission’s work • Anticipated outcomes • Results of polling and public feedback • Stakeholders engaged in the process and how information was disseminated to the public • Participation breakdown • Engagement questions asked in Phase One Council Workshop Minutes January 9, 2018 Page 4 of 8 Mr. Firth put forward the following questions for Council consideration and feedback: • What are you hearing from members of your community about congestion or general transportation challenges in Maple Ridge? • How is congestion impacting Maple Ridge? • If mobility pricing were implemented, what information would you need to ensure it was fair for the residents of Maple Ridge? Note: Councillor Duncan left the meeting at 7:15 p.m. 5.2 Business Plan Presentation – Engineering Department Staff report dated November 21, 2017 providing the Engineering Department 2018-2022 Business Plan. The Municipal Engineer presented a PowerPoint which included the following information: • Organizational flow chart for the Engineering Department • Review of work done in 2017 • Project highlights • 2017 Found Milestones • 2018 Priorities • Budget for 2018 5.3 Active Transportation Advisory Committee/ Bicycling on Sidewalks and Speed Limits in Town Centre Staff report dated November 21, 2017 recommending amendments to Highway and Traffic Bylaw No. 6704-2009 and the reduction of the speed limit on 224 Street from Lougheed Highway to Dewdney Trunk Road. The Municipal Engineer gave a PowerPoint presentation which included the following information: • Considerations and recommendations of the Active Transportation Advisory Committee pertaining to bicycling on sidewalks • Considerations and recommendations of the Active Transportation Advisory Committee pertaining to speed limits in the town centre Council Workshop Minutes January 9, 2018 Page 5 of 8 5.3.1 R/2018-003 It was moved and seconded That Highway and Traffic Bylaw No. 6704-2009 be amended to exclude bicycles on sidewalks along: • 224 Street, from North Avenue to 122 Avenue • Dewdney Trunk Road, from 222 Street to 227 Street • Lougheed Highway, from 222 Street to 227 Street • Edge Street, from McIntosh Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road CARRIED Councillor Speirs - OPPOSED 5.3.2 MAIN MOTION R/2018-004 It was moved and seconded That the speed limit on 224 Street from Lougheed Highway to Dewdney Trunk Road be reduced from 50 km/h to 30 km/h. AMENDMENT TO MAIN MOTION R/2018-005 It was moved and seconded That the motion be amended to remove the text “Lougheed Highway to Dewdney Trunk Road” and replace it with the text “122 Avenue to North Avenue” AMENDMENT CARRIED MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED R/2018-006 It was moved and seconded That the speed limit on 224 Street from 122 Avenue to North Avenue be reduced from 50 km/h to 30 km/h. DEFERRAL R/2018-007 It was moved and seconded That the motion to reduce the speed limit on 224 Street from 122 Avenue to North Avenue from 50 km/h to 30 km/h be deferred. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes January 9, 2018 Page 6 of 8 5.4 Zoning Restrictions for Cannabis Sales Staff report dated January 9, 2018 recommending that a Zoning Bylaw amendment to prohibit the sale of cannabis in any zone be prepared. The Manager of Bylaw and Licensing Services reviewed the report. R/2018-008 It was moved and seconded That City of Maple Ridge staff begin the preparation of a Zoning Bylaw amendment in the form of a bylaw as attached in Appendix III of the staff report dated January 9, 2018 to prohibit the sale of cannabis in any zone. CARRIED Councillor Speirs - OPPOSED Note: Item 5.5 was moved into a Closed Council Meeting on consensus of Council. 5.5 Appointment of Corporate Officer 5.6 Resolutions for Submission to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (“FCM”) Discussion of resolutions put forward to the Lower Mainland Local Government Association and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities by Councillor Duncan and Councillor Speirs. The Chief Administrative Officer introduced the topic. Note: Councillor Duncan joined the meeting via GoToMeeting at 8:55 p.m. Councillor Speirs advised on the process of submitting resolutions to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. He provided information specific to his resolution on non-compostable produce sticker labels. Councillor Duncan provided information specific to her resolutions on ending discriminatory insurance coverage and protocols to respond to student drug overdose on secondary school grounds. Council Workshop Minutes January 9, 2018 Page 7 of 8 5.6.1 R/2018-009 It was moved and seconded That the 2017 resolutions submitted to the Lower Mainland Local Government Association and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities titled “Ending Discriminatory Insurance Coverage”, “Protocols to Respond to Student Drug Overdose on Secondary School Grounds” and “Non- compostable Produce Sticker Labels” be forwarded to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Note: Mayor Read left the meeting at 9:03 p.m. Councillor Masse assumed the Chair. Note: The majority of Council agreed to vote separately on the items in the resolution. 5.6.2 R/2018-010 It was moved and seconded That the resolution titled “Non-compostable Produce Sticker Labels” be forwarded to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. CARRIED Councillor Shymkiw - OPPOSED 5.6.3 R/2018-011 It was moved and seconded That the resolution titled “Ending Discriminatory Insurance Coverage” be forwarded to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. CARRIED Councillor Shymkiw – OPPOSED 5.6.4 R/2018-012 It was moved and seconded That the resolution titled “Protocols to Respond to Student Drug Overdose on Secondary School Grounds” be forwarded to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. CARRIED Councillor Masse, Councillor Shymkiw - OPPOSED Council Workshop Minutes January 9, 2018 Page 8 of 8 Note: Item 4 was dealt with following Item 5.6 6. CORRESPONDENCE 6.1 Upcoming Events Date: January 17, 2018 Time: 3:30 p.m. RBC Dominion Securities Open House – 11980 227 Street, Maple Ridge (above Meridian Farm Market) Organizer: RBC Dominion Securities 7. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL – Nil 8. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil MOTION TO MOVE INTO A CLOSED COUNCIL MEETING R/2018-013 It was moved and seconded That the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to Sections 90 (1) and 90 (2) of the Community Charter as the subject matter being considered relates to the following: Section 90(1)(a) Personal information about an identifiable individual who is being considered for a position as an officer and an employee of the municipality. Any other matter that may be brought before the Council that meets the requirements for a meeting closed to the public pursuant to Sections 90 (1) and 90 (2) of the Community Charter or Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. 9. ADJOURNMENT - 9:23 p.m. _______________________________ N. Read, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ L Benson, Corporate Officer