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Home My WebLink About2019-01-14 Council Minutes.pdf City of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 14, 2019 The Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on January 14, 2019 at 7:01 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia for the purpose of transacting regular City business. PRESENT Elected Officials Appointed Staff Mayor M. Morden P. Gill, Chief Administrative Officer Councillor J. Dueck K. Swift, General Manager Parks, Recreation & Culture Councillor C. Meadus F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development Councillor G. Robson Services Councillor R. Svendsen L. Benson, Director Corporate Administration Councillor A. Yousef T. Thompson, Chief Financial Officer C. Carter, Director of Planning ABSENT Other staff as required Councillor K. Duncan T. Cotroneo, Manager of Community Engagement Note: These Minutes is also posted on the City’s Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca. The meeting was also live streamed and recorded by the City of Maple Ridge. 100 CALL TO ORDER 200 AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA – Nil 300 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA R/2019-010 It was moved and seconded That the agenda for the January 14, 2019 Council Meeting be approved as circulated. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes January 14, 2019 Council Chamber Page 2 of 7 Doc#2135830 400 ADOPTION OF MINUTES 401 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 11, 2018 R/2019-011 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 11, 2018 be adopted as circulated CARRIED 500 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL 501 Presentation of Council Code of Conduct • Mayor Michael Morden Mayor Morden provided each member of Council with their own signed copy of the Council Code of Conduct and congratulated each of them on their commitment to the code of conduct and appointment to Council. Mayor Morden explained to the public that what he had just distributed was a copy of the Code of Conduct, signed by each member of Council. It represents Council’s commitment to working together, working with staff, and providing a respectful environment in which to serve the public. 600 DELEGATIONS 601 BC Micro License Association • Ian Dawkins, Board Member Mr. Dawkins advised that the association represents the micro licensees which are seeking stakeholder input, and looking to work with all levels of government on the legalization of cannabis. He advised that cannabis plays a large role in the economy of the Fraser Valley and encouraged Council to amend current land use regulations so that Maple Ridge does not lose out on the potential tax revenue and job creation. 602 Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Katzie Seniors Network • Heather Treleaven and Tony Cotroneo T. Cotroneo introduced Ms. Treleaven, and Annette Morgan and Ernie Daykin who were present in the audience. Ms. Treleaven presented highlights from the Seniors Network 2017-2018 Annual Report. Highlights included: Council Meeting Minutes January 14, 2019 Council Chamber Page 3 of 7 Doc#2135830 • funding partnerships with the City of Maple Ridge, New Horizons for Seniors Program, Community Action Initiative, the Ministry of Community, Sport and Culture, as well as Fraser Health; • participation in the Provincial Summit on Aging; • the Community Action Initiative which helps support seniors with mild to moderate mental health and/or substance abuse; • the Seniors Transportation Initiative which exploring a system for funding and cost sharing for seniors, and included a transit field trip to Vancouver using the bus, skytrain and West Coast Express • a Dementia Friendly Communities Project, funded by a community grant from the City of Maple Ridge, which focuses on the inclusion of people living with dementia, and inclusion in the Walk for Alzheimer’s; • publication of the Seniors Resource Guide in partnership with The Maple Ridge News; • BC Seniors Week, the first week of June, 2019; • Senior care bundles which are distributed by Fraser Health Home Care nurses and social workers; • hosting an Old Fashioned Christmas Carol Song in partnership with St. George’s Church; and, • the announcement of an upcoming Farmers Helping Seniors Pub Night fundraiser to be held on February 10, 2019 at the Haney Public House. 650 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Craig Speirs –124th Avenue Spoke in support of the BC Micro Licence Association, noting potential job creation and home-based business opportunities. He requested an update on where Council is at with the legalization of cannabis and suggested that time is of the essence to ensure that the City does not miss out on potential opportunities. C. Carter advised that staff will be bringing a report forward next month which will address the legalization of cannabis, land use options and changes in recent provincial legislation. 700 ITEMS ON CONSENT 701 Minutes Council Meeting Minutes January 14, 2019 Council Chamber Page 4 of 7 Doc#2135830 701.1 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of December 11, December 18, December 20, 2018 and January 3, 2019 701.2 Minutes of Meetings of Committees and Commissions of Council • Community Heritage Commission – November 8, 2018 R/2019-012 It was moved and seconded That Items 701.1, 701.2 on the “Items for Consent” agenda be received into the record. CARRIED 800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – Nil 900 CORRESPONDENCE – Nil 1000 BYLAWS Bylaws for Adoption 1001 2018-332-RZ, 11641 227 Street Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7509-2018 Staff report dated January 14, 2019 recommending adoption. To add the subject property into Appendix D - Temporary Use Permits of the Official Community Plan. The current application is to allow a sales centre for a future apartment use. Adoption R/2019-013 It was moved and seconded That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7509-2018 be adopted; and, That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2018-332-CU respecting property located at 11641 227 Street. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes January 14, 2019 Council Chamber Page 5 of 7 Doc#2135830 1100 REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Parks, Recreation & Culture 1151 Community Child Care Space Creation Program Grant Application Staff report dated January 14, 2019 recommending that staff submit an application to the Community Child Care Space Creation Program for up to $1,000,000.00 towards construction of daycare space in Albion Community Centre and provide overall grant management if successful. R/2019-014 It was moved and seconded That staff submit an application to the Community Child Care Space Creation Program for up to $1 million towards construction of daycare space in the Albion Community Centre and provide overall grant management if successful. That staff submit an application to the UBCM Community Child Care Planning Program for up to $25,000 towards the development of a community child care space creation action plan and provide overall grant management if successful. CARRIED 1200 STAFF REPORTS – Nil 1300 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil 1400 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETING – Nil 1500 MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS Councillor Svendsen Advised that the Community Heritage Commission adopted their 2019 schedule. He announced that Heritage Week will be held February 16-24, 2019. He advised that in addition to the Community Heritage Commission, he sits on the Public Art Steering Committee, Agricultural Advisory Committee and the Metro Vancouver Liquid Waste Committee. Council Meeting Minutes January 14, 2019 Council Chamber Page 6 of 7 Doc#2135830 Councillor Meadus Advised that she had attended the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society meeting. She and Councillor Dueck have conducted interviews for the Social Policy Advisory Committee noting how impressive the candidates are. She noted that she attended the skateboard competition and thanked all of the sponsors. Councillor Robson Advised that the 20th anniversary banquet of the Meadowridge Sports Heroes Society will take place on January 23, 2019 at 6:00pm at MRSS. Tickets for the event are $50.00 and benefit local youth sports. He noted the great work of the organization and the support of parks and recreation staff. Councillor Dueck Advised that she sits on the Social Policy Advisory Committee, Chamber of Commerce, Environmental Advisory Committee, and the Metro Vancouver Planning Committee. She acknowledged the staff presentation at the Council Workshop meeting earlier in the afternoon and noted her appreciation for the coordinated effort of staff to ensure the safety of the community. She noted the importance for citizens to respect road closure barricades. Councillor Yousef Advised that he sits on the Ridge Meadows Seniors Society, Economic Development Committee, the Active Transportation Advisory Committee, and the Metro Vancouver Climate Action Committee. He noted that the Economic Development committee will be increasing its membership from seven to nine members to allow for better business representation. He noted his attendance at the skateboard competition and the year-end meeting of the Active Transportation Committee. He noted the recent opportunity he had to learn about Jordan’s Principle, a Federal program which provides health, social and education products, services and support to First Nations children. He noted that the Metro Vancouver Climate Action Committee discussed the need for the Alouette River fish passage to restore the loss of fish habitat due to growth. Mayor Morden Acknowledged and thanked Councillor Judy Dueck and Councillor Gordy Robson for their mentoring of the newly appointed Council members. He noted his meeting with District of Mission Mayor Pam Alexis. He advised of the Metro Vancouver committee meetings he attended recently. He noted his attendance at the retirement celebration for longtime employee, Cindy Dale, and the CP Holiday Train event. Council Meeting Minutes January 14, 2019 Council Chamber Page 7 of 7 Doc#2135830 1600 ADJOURNMENT– 7:50 p.m. _______________________________ M. Morden, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ L. Benson, Corporate Officer