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1.ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2.ADOPTION OF MINUTES
•June 19, 2018
3.PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL
4.UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
4.1 Justice Institute Presentation
•Dr. Michel Tarko, President and Chief Executive Officer
4.2 Reconsideration of Decision to Deny a Tree Cutting Permit
•Pastor Duane Goerzen, Maple Ridge Community Church
COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA
July 3, 2018
6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 1st Floor, City Hall
The purpose of the Council Workshop is to review and discuss policies and
other items of interest to Council. Although resolutions may be passed at
this meeting, the intent is to make a consensus decision to send an item to
Council for debate and vote or refer the item back to staff for more
information or clarification. The meeting is live streamed and recorded by
the City of Maple Ridge.
REMINDERS
July 3, 2018
Audit & Finance Committee Meeting 5:00 p.m.
Council Workshop Agenda
July 3, 2018
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Note: Item 4.3 was deferred from the May 22, 2018 Council Meeting and the June 5,
2018 Council Workshop Meeting
4.3 Maple Ridge Sport Network
Staff report dated May 22, 2018 recommending that the Sport Network Terms of
Reference be endorsed and that a proposed Sport and Physical Activity Strategy
Implementation Plan be provided.
4.4 Requests for Meetings at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM)
2018 Convention
4.4.1 E-mail dated May 24, 2018 from Steven Higginbottom, Community
Relations Coordinator, Lower Mainland, BC Hydro, outlining the process for
scheduling meetings with BC Hydro’s senior managers at the 2018 UBCM
Convention
4.4.2 Letter dated June 11, 2018 from Premier John Horgan outlining the
process for scheduling meetings with himself or Cabinet Ministers at the
2018 UBCM Convention
4.4.3 Letter dated June 11, 2018 from Minister Selina Robinson, Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing outlining the process for scheduling
meetings with her Ministry at the 2018 UBCM Convention
4.5 2018 Home Show Report
Staff report dated July 3, 2018 providing a synopsis of the May 2018 Home Show
event.
5. CORRESPONDENCE
Note: Item 5.1 was deferred from the June 5, 2018 Council Workshop Meeting
5.1 City of Langley – Provincial Employer Health Tax
Letter dated May 17, 2018 from Kelly Kenney, Corporate Officer, City of Langley,
urging municipalities to write to the provincial government requesting the
elimination or reduction of the newly implemented Employer Health Tax.
5.2 Village of Anmore – Proposed Regional Development Cost Charges for
Transportation (TransLink)
Letter dated June 11, 2018 sharing concerns about the proposed implementation
of the regional Development Cost Charges by TransLink.
Council Workshop Agenda
July 3, 2018
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5.3 Upcoming Events
July 7, 2018
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
EID Celebrations, Maple Ridge Public Library
Organizer: Maple Ridge Public Library
July 8, 2018
1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Adstock, Memorial Peace Park, Maple Ridge, BC
Organizer: Adstock Maple Ridge Festival
July 12, 2018
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Mayor’s Business Walk, Air Rec Centre Indoor Bike Park, Kanaka
Business Park, 13065 Katonien Street, Maple Ridge, BC
Organizer: Economic Development & Civic Property Department
July 13, 2018
4:30 p.m.
Ridge Meadows Softball U16C Provincial Championship Opening
Ceremonies, Albion Sport Complex, 23778 104 Avenue, Maple
Ridge, BC
Organizer: Ridge Meadows Minor Softball Association
July 14, 2018
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Arthur Peake/Golden Ears Elementary Synthetic Field
Groundbreaking Photo & Site Tour, 23125 116 Avenue, Maple
Ridge, BC
Organizer: Parks, Recreation & Culture Department
July 14, 2018
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Telosky Stadium Groundbreaking Event, 11600 Lougheed
Highway, Maple Ridge, BC
Organizer: Parks, Recreation & Culture Department
July 15, 2018 Re-opening of Haney House Museum, Dedication Event, 11612
224 Street, Maple Ridge, BC
Organizer: Parks, Recreation & Culture Department
July 16, 2018
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Music on the Wharf, Port Haney Wharf, Maple Ridge, BC
Organizer: Ridge Meadows Historical Society
6. MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS
7. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
8. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT
9. ADJOURNMENT
Checked by: ___________
Date: ________________
2.0 Minutes
2.0
City of Maple Ridge
COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES
June 19, 2018
The Minutes of the City Council Workshop held on June 19, 2018 at 5:32 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 G Robson Services
Councillor T. Shymkiw L. Benson, Director of Corporate Administration
Councillor C. Speirs T. Thompson, Chief Financial Officer
1BOther Staff as Required
ABSENT 2BD. Pollock, Municipal Engineer
Councillor B. Masse 3BB. Elliott, Manager of Community Planning
4BL. Zosiak, Planner 2
Note: These Minutes are posted on the City Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca
Note: Councillor Robson was not in attendance at the start of the meeting.
1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
R/2018-352
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda of the June 19, 2018 Council Workshop Meeting be
amended to include the Council Workshop addendum distributed on June 15,
2018 and that the agenda as amended be adopted.
CARRIED
Council Workshop Minutes
June 19, 2018
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2. MINUTES
2.1 Minutes of the June 5, 2018 Council Workshop Meeting
R/2018-353
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of June 5, 2018 be
adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
Note: Councillor Robson joined the meeting at 5:34 p.m.
3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil
Note: The Manager of Bylaw and Licensing Services introduced Michelle Orsetti, the
new Assistant Manager of Bylaw & Licensing Services
4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
4.1 Community Opinion Poll - Solid Waste Pickup
Staff report dated June 19, 2018 recommending that a non-binding
community opinion poll be administered during General Election Day on
October 20, 2018.
The Municipal Engineer gave a PowerPoint presentation providing a
background on past Council deliberations on solid waste curbside collection,
motions passed and the criteria established for the level of service required.
He outlined next steps and the timeline involved in a request for proposal for
solid waste pickup and bringing a question forward for voter consideration.
MAIN MOTION
R/2018-354
It was moved and seconded
That staff administer a non-binding community opinion poll as outlined in
Appendix B of the June 19, 2018 Council report titled “Community Opinion
Poll – Solid Waste Curbside Collection” during General Election Day on
October 20, 2018.
Council Workshop Minutes
June 19, 2018
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AMENDMENT
R/2018-355
It was moved and seconded
That the text “; and further, That an option for the supply and collection of
Bear Safe totes for the whole service area be included in the Request for
Proposal” be added following the text “October 20, 2018.”
AMENDMENT CARRIED
MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED
R/2018-356
It was moved and seconded
That staff administer a non-binding community opinion poll as outlined in
Appendix B of the June 19, 2018 Council report titled “Community Opinion
Poll – Solid Waste Curbside Collection” during General Election Day on
October 20, 2018; and further,
That an option for the supply and collection of Bear Safe totes for the whole
service area be included in the Request for Proposal.
CARRIED
MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED
4.2 Detached Garden Suites Pilot Project Look-Book Concepts
Staff report dated June 19, 2018 recommending that staff be directed to
prepare zone amending bylaws for test cases in the Detached Garden Suites
Pilot Project Look-Book and that staff be directed to proceed with Phase II of
the Detached Garden Suites Pilot Project.
The Planner gave a PowerPoint presentation providing the following
information:
• Background on the Detached Garden Suites Pilot Project
• Criteria used for selecting participant properties
• Details on properties initially selected
• Look-Book content
• Highlights of the test cases
• Update on Phase I of the Look-Book
• Next Steps
Council Workshop Minutes
June 19, 2018
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R/2018-357
It was moved and seconded
1. That pursuant with the previously endorsed DGS Pilot Project process,
that staff be directed to prepare zone amending bylaws for the test
cases identified in the DGS Pilot Project Look-Book dated June 2018;
and further
2. That staff be directed to proceed with Phase II of the DGS Pilot Project,
as outlined in the report titled Detached Garden Suite Pilot Project –
Look-Book Concepts, dated June 19, 2018.
CARRIED
Note: Item 4.3 was deferred from the February 6, 2018 Council Workshop Meeting
and from the June 5, 2018 Council Workshop Meeting
4.3 Rental Housing Program: Rental Options for New Development
Staff report dated February 6, 2018 recommending that staff bring forward
reports outlining a Density Bonus approach and a Community Amenity
Contribution approach as a component of developing a Rental Housing
Program.
Additional staff report dated March 6, 2018 titled Community Amenity
Contribution Allocations to Affordable Housing (deferred from the March 6,
2018 Council Workshop Meeting)
The Manager of Community Planning gave a PowerPoint presentation
providing the following information:
• Background on discussions held by Council on Community Amenity
Contribution allocations and direction provided to staff
• Summary of presentation and key messages provided by UDI and
GVHBA Development Liaison Committee
• Community Amenity Contribution recommendation options
4.3.1
R/2018-358
It was moved and seconded
That staff be directed to report back on increasing existing Community
Amenity Contribution rates in order to create a new Affordable, Rental and
Special Needs Housing Community Amenity Contribution.
DEFEATED
Mayor Read, Councillor Bell, Councillor Shymkiw - OPPOSED
Council Workshop Minutes
June 19, 2018
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4.3.2
R/2018-359
It was moved and seconded
That Council Policy No. 6.31 entitled “Community Amenity Contribution
(CAC) Program”, be amended to allocate all CAC funds collected from the
previously exempted Town Centre area to affordable housing until funding
reaches a maximum of 20% of total CAC’s collected City-wide.
DEFEATED
Mayor Read, Councillor Duncan, Councillor Robson, Councillor Shymkiw,
Councillor Speirs - OPPOSED
Note: Item 4.4 was deferred from the June 5, 2018 Council Workshop Meeting
4.4 Regional Context Statement Update
Staff report dated June 5, 2018 recommending that the Regional Context
Statement as reviewed be submitted for re-acceptance by the Metro
Vancouver Regional District Board.
The Director of Planning reviewed the staff report and provided clarification on
the Regional Context Statement.
R/2018-360
It was moved and seconded
That the Regional Context Statement be submitted for re-acceptance by the
Metro Vancouver Regional District Board.
CARRIED
Councillor Robson, Councillor Speirs - Opposed
5. CORRESPONDENCE
5.1 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing – BC Housing and Salvation Army
Proposal
Letter dated June 14, 2018 from Selina Robinson, Minister, Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing pertaining to a Maple Ridge Council decision on
the BC Housing and Salvation Army proposal for a supportive housing
development and shelter on Burnett Street.
Discussion was held on the letter received from the Minister and on
responses from Council.
Council Workshop Minutes
June 19, 2018
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5.1.1
R/2018-361
It was moved and seconded
That a response to the letter from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing dated June 14, 2018 pertaining to the BC Housing and Salvation
Army Burnett Street Supportive Housing and Shelter proposal be drafted by
Mayor Read for approval by Council at a future Council meeting.
CARRIED
5.1.2
R/2018-362
It was moved and seconded
That staff be directed to speak with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing and BC Housing and research properties for sale in the community
for a supportive housing development and shelter.
R/2018-363
It was moved and seconded
That the motion be deferred until a response to the Mayor’s letter from the
Minister is received.
DEFEATED
Councillor Duncan, Councillor Robson, Councillor Speirs - OPPOSED
The Mayor called the question on the main motion.
MAIN MOTION DEFEATED
Mayor Read, Councillor Bell, Councillor Robson,
Councillor Shymkiw - OPPOSED
5.2 Upcoming Events
June 20, 2018
8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Indigenous People’s Day, Meadowridge School, 12224 240
Street, Maple Ridge, BC
Organizer: Meadowridge School Students
June 20, 2018
4:00 p.m.
Samuel Robertson Technical School Graduation, Gateway
Church, 2884 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford, BC
Organizer: Samuel Robertson Technical School
Council Workshop Minutes
June 19, 2018
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June 21, 2018
6:00 p.m.
Garibaldi Secondary School Graduation, Gateway Church, 2884
Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford BC
Organizer: Garibaldi Secondary School
June 23, 2018
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Aboriginal Day Celebration, Memorial Peace Park, Maple Ridge,
BC
Organizer: FRANAS (Fraser River All Nations Aboriginal Society)
June 23 and 24, 2018
10:00 a.m.
Amateur Radio Field Day, Albion Fairgrounds, Maple Ridge, BC
Organizer: Martin Hill, Club President
June 27, 2018
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Multicultural Day, Memorial Peace Park, Maple Ridge, BC
Organizer: Family Education
July 1, 2018
12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Canada Day, Memorial Peace Park, Maple Ridge, BC
Organizer: City of Maple Ridge
July 7, 2018
11:00 a.m.
EID Celebrations, Maple Ridge Public Library, Maple Ridge, BC
Organizer: Maple Ridge Public Library
6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL – Nil
7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil
8. MAYOR’S AND COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS – Nil
9. ADJOURNMENT - 7:01 p.m.
Note: Councillor Duncan was opposed to adjournment.
_______________________________
N. Read, Mayor
Certified Correct
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L. Benson, Corporate Officer
REPORT: Maple Ridge Sport Network Page 1 of 3
Date: May 22, 2018
City of Maple Ridge
TO: Her Worship Mayor Nicole Read MEETING DATE: May 22, 2018
and Members of Council DOC NO: 1929994
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: Regular Council
SUBJECT: Maple Ridge Sport Network
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Parks, Recreation & Culture (PRC) staff have been meeting with key individuals, sport groups, and
agency partners to share the Maple Ridge Sport and Physical Activity Strategy (‘the Strategy’)
(Attachment 1) adopted by Council on June 26, 2016, and to facilitate the formation of the Maple
Ridge Sport Network. Proposed Terms of Reference (Attachment 2) have been developed through
consultation with the newly formed Sport Network. With Council’s endorsement of the Terms of
Reference, the Sport Network will proceed with the development of an implementation plan for the
Strategy, including potential budget considerations, for Council’s review.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Sport Network Terms of Reference be endorsed and that staff report back with the Sport
Network’s proposed Sport and Physical Activity Strategy implementation plan.
DISCUSSION:
a)Background Context:
The Maple Ridge Sport and Physical Activity Strategy was endorsed by Council in 2016 and is
intended to guide collaborative discussions on the growth and sustainability of sport
leadership and skill development in the community. A number of Sport Strategy action items
have been accomplished since endorsement. Recent accomplishments include:
•Incorporated physical literacy concepts into children’s recreation programs offered by
the City of Maple Ridge;
•Provided extensive consultations with user groups on recreation infrastructure projects;
•Held community sport workshops and education opportunities on a number of topics,
including National Coaching Certifications, concussion management sessions and non-
profit board management;
•In partnership with School District 42, facilitated Active Noon Hour programs at 5
elementary schools to increase physical literacy and active participation.
4.3
REPORT: Maple Ridge Sport Network Page 2 of 3
Date: May 22, 2018
A priority goal of the Sport Strategy is the development of a Sport and Physical Activity
Network, consisting of representative of various agencies and community sport stakeholders
that would have a key role in providing leadership and input toward the implementation of
Strategy actions. The newly formed Network is growing into a broad and diverse group,
currently with representatives from 15 different sports, Pacific Sport Fraser Valley, Fraser
Health Authority and School District 42. The Sport Network will serve as an advisory function
for Council and will drive initiatives endorsed through the business planning process. The
Sport Network will provide Council with progress updates on these initiatives and the
outcomes of the Sport and Physical Activity Strategy goals twice annually. The attached
Terms of Reference outline the vision, mandate, governance structure of the Sport Network,
and includes the process to apply for membership. With Council’s endorsement of the Terms
of Reference, the Sport Network’s first major project will be to develop the implementation
plan for the Strategy’s priority goals and actions.
b) Desired Outcome:
The desired outcome is the successful implementation of the priority goals outlined in the
Maple Ridge Sport and Physical Activity Strategy as guided by the Sport Network.
c) Strategic Alignment:
The establishment of the Sport Network aligns with the endorsed Sport and Physical Activity
Strategy and the Parks, Recreation & Culture Master Plan.
d) Citizen/Customer Implications:
The membership of the Sport Network encompasses a diverse group of individuals. In
addition to City staff, School District 42 and Fraser Health Authority representatives, current
members from the sport community include Albion Football Club, WestCoast Autogroup
Football Club, Golden Ears Athletics, Golden Ears Winter Club, Maple Ridge Figure Skating
Club, Maple Ridge Tennis Club, Ridge Meadows Burrards, Ridge Meadows Minor Baseball,
Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey, Ridge Meadows Canoe and Kayak Club, Bateson Martial Arts,
Maple Ridge Squash Club, Haney Neptunes Swim Club, Haney Seahorses Swim Club and
Jeong’s Taekwondo.
e) Interdepartmental Implications:
Support from staff is required to ensure City representation as a key stakeholder in sport,
health and wellness in the community, and to facilitate progress on the Strategy actions and
goals. Staff will help ensure the members at the table are adequately meeting the
membership application criteria, established Terms of Reference and will play a key role in
providing support should concerns or issues arise. The Network membership is expected to
grow and develop in the first year, and staffs role is an advisory or liaison role that provides
support to the Sport Network, much like the existing Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie
Community Network or Seniors Network.
REPORT: Maple Ridge Sport Network Page 3 of 3
Date: May 22, 2018
f)Business Plan/Financial Implications:
PRC was successful in receiving a $30,000 start-up grant in July 2017 through Fraser
Health/BC Alliance for Healthy Living. The funding has been used to support the Network
through additional staff time and key initiatives; however, a long term solution for ongoing
support to the Sport Network will be required. This and any other financial implications
related to the Maple Ridge Sport and Physical Activity Strategy implementation plan will be
brought forward for Council’s consideration as part of the 2019-2023 Business Plan process.
CONCLUSIONS:
The Maple Ridge Sport Network is composed of passionate community members working alongside
City staff, SD42 and FHA to advance sport and recreation in this community. The Sport Network will
work to foster greater collaboration amongst groups, contribute to the future training of athletes,
coaches and volunteers, support programs that provide fundamental movement skills, and promote
inclusivity and diversity across the Maple Ridge sport community.
“Original signed by Dave Speers”
Prepared by: Dave Speers, Recreation Coordinator
“Original signed by Christa Balatti”
Reviewed by: Christa Balatti, Manager Health & Wellness
“Original signed by Danielle Pope”
Reviewed by: Danielle Pope, Director Recreation & Community Services
“Original signed by Kelly Swift”
Approved by: Kelly Swift, MBA, BGS
General Manager Parks, Recreation & Culture
“Original signed by Paul Gill”
Concurrence: Paul Gill, CPA, CGA
Chief Administrative Officer
Attachments:
(1)Maple Ridge Sport and Physical Activity Strategy
(2)Maple Ridge Sport Network Terms of Reference
SPORT &
PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY
STRATEGY
Maple Ridge
2016 - 2021
ATTACHMENT 1
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Contents
Acknowledgments 3
Executive Summary 4
Setting the Stage - Introduction 8
Anticipated Outcomes 14
Background 16
Goal Statements 22
The Game Plan 24
Priority Goals 26
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The City of Maple Ridge would like to acknowl-
edge and appreciate the numerous individu-
als who contributed to the development of
this document.
School District 42
Fraser Health
Pacific Sport Fraser Valley
Ridge Meadows Minor Baseball
Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey
Bateson Martial Arts
Ridge Meadows Minor Lacrosse
Albion Football Club
Haney Neptunes Swim Club
Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows HUB (bicycling)
Ridge Meadows Bruins Rugby Club
Speedminton Club
West Coast Football Club
Revolution Basketball
Pitt Meadows Paddling Club
Pickleball Representatives
Haney Seahorses Swim Club
Maple Ridge Squash Club
Golden Ears Physiotherapy
Pitt Meadows Arena
Meadow Ridge Knights Football
Among others that participated in on-line re-
search survey’s, community conversations
and shared their passion for sport.
The Community Development, Parks and
Recreation Department’s, Health and Well-
ness Staff facilitated the research and devel-
opment of the City of Maple Ridge’s Sport
and Physical Activity Policy and contributed
tremendously to this Strategy.
Acknowledgments
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The City of Maple Ridge is deeply rooted in
sport participation and excellence. Situat-
ed between majestic mountains, rivers and
lakes, and having plenty of parks, trails,
sports fields and indoor facilities, there are
numerous opportunities to participate in ac-
tivity.
With over 80 organized Sport Clubs (profit
and non-profit) in the community, emerging
and well established sport organizations
abound as is evident when one enters the
bustling arenas, gymnasiums, fields, sport
boxes, courts and pools throughout the year.
These locations become much more than
just a playing surface; it is where children of-
ten score their first goal, where parents and
caregivers can socially connect and share
stories, and where coaches guide and men-
tor youth, instilling confidence, teamwork
and commitment to our youngest residents.
Sport helps build strong, connected commu-
nities where participation and fun are the ul-
timate outcome.
The Maple Ridge Physical Activity Strategy
(“the strategy”) was developed to create a
roadmap for discussion, action and change;
taking sport to that ‘next level’ and to con-
tinue the dialogue of prioritizing health and
activity as paramount in community well be-
ing. The development included community
sport leaders in a collaborative, engaging
consultation process that was rooted in com-
munity development principles. Recognizing
community sport is largely delivered by way
of local sport organizations (both formal and
informal), schools, non-profit groups, private
business, engaged and passionate citizens,
and educators and through the municipal
recreation department, drawing on these sec-
tors formed the foundation of the team that
contributed to the strategy. As was evident in
this process, sport plays a vital role in build-
ing social capital, connected community net-
works and life-long relationships.
These sport, health and education sec-
tors together align to create a participation
Executive Summary
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continuum where residents of all ages may
participate in sport or be physically active
throughout their lifespan and becoming AC-
TIVE FOR LIFE. According to the Participation
Report Card on Physical Activity for Children
and Youth, 77% of kids ages 5-19 participate
in organized physical activity or sport.* How-
ever this same report notes participation in
organized physical activities and sport is no-
tably lower among girls, children and youth
with a developmental disability. An outcome
of this strategy is to identify and address bar-
riers and continue to provide opportunities
for every resident to be physically active and
further increase sport participation. Physical
literacy was added as a new indicator and
measured in the report card, and a base
line developed by which to measure for fu-
ture years. Nonetheless, education and infor-
mation describing and informing parents on
physical literacy is a top priority recommend-
ed by both the report card and as well within
this strategy.
The implementation of the strategy will rely
on the foundation of which it was built. It ac-
knowledges that community leaders, School
District 42, local health agencies, physical
Footnote: 2016 Active Healthy Kids
Canada – Report Card of Physical
Activity for Children and Youth http://
www.participaction.com
activity advocate agencies and the Parks and
Recreation Department will drive the actions
forward and this living document will be up-
dated as new commitments, initiatives and
partnerships are developed.
Existing relationships both new and long
standing formed the foundation of the devel-
opment of a steering committee that initiat-
ed the process with the development of the
strategy vision:
VISION Statement:
For present and future sport and physical ac-
tivity: Maple Ridge will strengthen our commu-
nity by providing lifelong sport and physical
activity opportunities so that all residents may
experience the joy of participating in sport,
and achieve their full potential in the areas of
sport skill development, excellence and sport
leadership.
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The commitment to open communication,
collaboration and the desire to be involved
in the creation of a collective plan to support
sport and physical activity resulted in numer-
ous sport champions having involvment in
various stages of the creation of this docu-
ment. It is with these groups and the com-
mitment to continue with the passion and
momentum that the strategy goals and ac-
tions will come to life.
The Maple Ridge Sport and Physical Activity
Strategy consist of seven priority goal state-
ments that guide the overall direction of the
strategy. The 7 goals are:
Goal # 1
Strengthen interaction between sport deliv-
ery agencies
Goal # 2
Enhance Physical Literacy (Fundamental
Movement Skills)
Goal # 3
Quality Facilities for Participation and Perfor-
mance
Goal # 4
Leadership and Community Involvement
Goal # 5
Accountability
Goal # 6
Inclusion and Diversity
Goal # 7
Communication
Under each goal statement a number of spe-
cific actions are included and sport sector
and agency leads identified. The leads will
require support and involvement from local
sport organizations, school representatives
and other interested community residents
to address the action that supports the goal
statement.
The Strategy was developed to create a coor-
dinated vision for sport and physical activity
to support life long participation for increas-
ing the health and wellness of community. In
doing this, the strategy will enhance capac-
ity and foster alignment and collaboration
between sport and recreation and empower
the sport sector to advance local sport in our
communities.
7 Goals
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Setting the Stage - Introduction
Citizens residing in Maple Ridge and Pitt
Meadows are active and participate in sport
and physical activity with 97% of residents
using at least one recreation service or fa-
cility at least once per year and where the
majority of residents participating in physical
activity to stay healthy and fit.*
The Sport and Physical Activity Strategy’s Vi-
sion and Priority Goals provides a framework
to support opportunities for residents to be
engaged, active and provide life skills that is
crucial to healthy development and wellness
throughout ones life.
Physical activity is a key determinant of
health status and is essential to personal
health and quality of life. Municipal recre-
ation by way of various facilities, parks, trails,
programs and services provides affordable
and accessible opportunities that can pos-
itively impact the health and well-being of
residents, especially vulnerable sectors that
may not otherwise have an opportunity to
participate. The same principles apply to or-
ganized and informal sport where sport par-
ticipation can provide the glue for social con-
nectedness and foster a sense of ‘we’ and
belonging. These factors along with physi-
cal activity provided by education institutions,
were key in the development of the strategy.
Regardless of culture, economic status and
physical ability, as identified in focus groups
sessions, the shared goals for these sectors
is to increase participation for residents to
become and stay active and healthy through-
out their lives.
The Governor General of Canada proclaimed
“2015 – The Year of Sport in Canada.” The
theme; Canada: A Leading Sport Nation.
This proclamation and the value placed on
the power of sport and participation is truly
the essence of the Sport and Physical Activ-
ity Strategy.
The strategy was developed using a multi-sec-
toral approach and those involved were instru-
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mental in forming the process that values the
underlying importance and positive impact of
being physically literate and actively engaged
building strong families and healthy commu-
nities.
Municipal recreation has always played a sig-
nificant role in the continuum of sport and
active participation. Parks and Recreation
Departments will often be the first provider
of initial experiences with sport through ear-
ly skill development. It is at these “Learn
To” or introductory level programs that the
child plays, has fun, gains confidence, and
becomes familiar with how their bodies can
move as they participate in physical activity.
From here children may enter into community
based sport associations, or continue their
journey being active and physically literate
by running, jumping and throwing on their
own through active play and later as they
enter the education system. The link there-
fore between municipal recreation, sport as-
sociations and schools is already connect-
ed. Recreation has a role to support sport
in both the community level and within the
schools as kids transition to community or
school sport programs. It is however at this
junction that the three, with similar goals and
outcomes can strengthen the link and be bet-
ter connected. The strategy is intended to
foster collaboration between these sectors
and continue the partnerships on the deliv-
ery of sport and physical activity to children
and youth as they intertwine between school
sports participation, community sport par-
ticipation and eventually remain active into
adulthood.
Recreation also support sport through pro-
viding facilities (pools, gymnasiums, arenas,
fields, multi purpose spaces), parks and
trails, coaching and volunteer training, assis-
tance with special event hosting, expertise
sharing, grant applications and allocations
and facility booking/joint use agreements.
Footnote: *2014 Sentis Market Re-
search Inc. Parks and Leisure Services
Survey.
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Over the past few years, numerous commu-
nity leaders championed initiatives that have
benefited and continue to support sport in
Maple Ridge. With the announcement of
Vancouver – Whistler’s bid to host the 2010
Winter Olympics Games, the spark was ignit-
ed locally to celebrate the power of sport in
our own backyard. Maple Ridge hosted their
own celebratory events at Game time, renew-
ing a sense of energy and pride for sport and
volunteerism within the community.
This vibrancy continued well into 2011 with
a cohort of sport advocates aligned with the
British Columbia KidSport Association to
create a local KidSport Chapter in our area.
Backed by a staggering statistic that 1 in 3
Canadian children cannot afford to ‘get in the
game,’ KidSport continues to provide mone-
tary support to children and youth where fi-
nancial limitations are a barrier to participa-
tion. Because of compassionate volunteers
that strongly believed that all children should
be afforded the opportunity to play, KidSport
Maple Ridge / Pitt Meadows quickly became
and remains a successful funding body with-
in the community.
Maple Ridge is fortunate to have a Canadian
Tire Jumpstart Chapter that provides finan-
cial support to children and youth who can-
not afford the costs associated with sport,
recreation and active programs. Thanks to
the generosity of the local Canadian Tire,
and affiliated businesses, on average, 500
children and youth per year received financial
assistance so as to remain involved and con-
nected to sport in their communities.
These examples are indicative of how the
community values the importance of sport in
a child’s life and the firm belief that partici-
pation is more than just ‘being on a team.’
That being connected to a sport team or as-
sociation fosters not only physical literacy
and healthy habits in young people that will
carry them through to adulthood, but as well,
provides an environment where leadership
How We Got Here
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skills, social connections for both player and
parents are built, and confidence and self es-
teem develops.
With the success of KidSport, volunteer en-
ergies shifted to creating an event to provide
information to parents and families of the
numerous sports available to play in Maple
Ridge. With this idea, the Maple Ridge Pitt
Meadows Sports and Recreation Expo came
to life. The interactive event showcased
sport, recreation, and sport funding orga-
nizations in the area and provided a range
of activities for all ages to experience. This
grassroots event became a platform for dis-
cussions with participating sport groups to
share their strengths, challenges and oppor-
tunities and with the conversations emerged
the realization and desire for greater commu-
nity sport collaboration.
The Expo embraced new themes each year
and in 2012, the theme was Physical Liter-
acy, a relatively unknown term in local sport
language. The event drew a dynamic speaker
from then, Vancouver 2010 Legacies Now,
who spoke on the underlying principles of
Physical Literacy and Active for Life, both
components of the Canadian Sport for Life
Principles.
Physical literacy is the motivation, confi-
dence, physical competence, knowledge and
understanding to take responsibility for en-
gagement in physical activities for life.*
In 2013, another well-respected key note
speaker from Legacies Now, delivered a mes-
sage, speaking to those in attendance about
“getting people working together.” His mes-
sage centred on the importance of collabora-
tion and the strength in numbers when pur-
suing improvements or change movements in
sport. The Sport and Recreation Expo proved
to be a vehicle to build relationships and
gain a better understanding of sport stake-
holders all of which are local sport groups,
the volunteers within those groups and the
participants of sport and physical activity in
our community.
Consistent with the practice of collaboration,
information was collected from champions
within a variety of sports and preliminary re-
search focused on building capacity and de-
veloping a process to work together towards
common goals at the grassroots level. It was
at this time the benefits of working together
for a shared plan become clearly evident.
Footnote: *International Physical Liter-
acy Association, May, 2014
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Why Develop a
Sport & Physical
Activity Strategy?
The Sport and Physical Activity Strategy is
a means to guide and provide a reference
tool for the recreation department, sport
and community groups and School Dis-
trict, and work together towards common
goals to the benefit of a healthy and ac-
tive community. The strategy will provide
the basis of building a healthy community
where citizens are encouraged to main-
tain a healthy and active lifestyle through
life-long participation in sport and recre-
ational activities.
The strategy is intended to identify short
term and long term goals which was devel-
oped with the community but will be facilitat-
ed and led by staff in the Parks and Leisure
Department. The Priority Goal Statement
and subsequent Action Plan will require a
network of community residents represent-
ing sport and physical activity groups, clubs
or agencies who will collaborate and engage
their own groups in the completion of the ac-
tions. This will require a commitment to the
shared vision and direction set forth in the
strategy, but most of all for continued advo-
cacy for sport and active living.
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In 2010, Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Parks and
Leisure Services Commission endorsed the
Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan.
This strategic planning document involved ex-
tensive research and analysis and continues
to serve as an important guide to identifying
priorities in the community. The development
of the strategy is a recommendation related
to service delivery and programming within
the PRC Master Plan. The importance and
value to strengthening community capacity
building, group development and delivering
sport and physical activity through a network
approach aligns with the Parks and Leisure
long range plans for continuous improvement
and growth.
The strategy and the actions embedded with-
in each priority goal statement are anticipat-
ed to produce tangible outcomes that will
further the physical activity movement and
deepen sport development Some of these
outcomes include:
Enhanced working relationships between
recreation, education, sport and health.
Development of short term and long term
community goals based on shared collective
actions.
Increase in sport and physical activity
participation and program and services inclu-
sivity and accessibility.
Understanding groups capacities and
abilities for involvement in a collaborative
network now or in the future.
Commitment to coordinated and sus-
tainable approaches in utilizing shared re-
sources; find links and common themes be-
tween the groups.
Adoption and endorsement of Canadian
Sport for Life and the Long Term Athlete De-
velopment Framework within local sport gov-
ernance.
Development of a Sport Network; lo-
cal sport organizations that advocate, share
best practices and advise on the advance-
ment of sport and physical activity.
Supporting engagement in enhanced plan-
ning of new facilities, programs, services and
partnerships.
Providing a vehicle for supporting new,
expanding and emerging sport organizations
and understanding and addressing sport
needs, gaps and successes
Fostering community leadership and ca-
pacity.
Greater shared understanding of Active for
Life Principles through the process of net-
work development and enhanced collabora-
tion.
Greater global understanding of physical
literacy by the community.
Supporting and providing the ability for
residents to be active and healthy through
improved health and wellbeing.
Anticipated
Outcomes
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Throughout the development of the Strate-
gy, reference was made to key best practice
research and guiding complimentary frame-
works on sport, community health and phys-
ical activity. The Canadian Sport Policy sets
the national expectations on promotion and
celebration of sport participation and ex-
cellence that includes values such as fun,
commitment, personal development, acces-
sibility, respect and fair play. As is relevant at
all levels of government, the policy notes ef-
forts must be made to increase collaboration
amongst federal and provincial government
towards the Canadian Sport Policy goals:
1. Introduction to sport
2. Recreational Sport
3. Competitive Sport
4. High Performance sport
5. Sport for Development
Background
The policy goals and outcomes are a frame-
work for the development of action plans at
various levels, and was influential at a local
level in the Sport and Physical Activity Strat-
egy whereas improved health and wellness
and participation is a combined desired out-
come both nationally and locally.
The Canadian Sport for Life model aims to
improve the quality of sport and physical
activity in Canada.* Within the model are
pillars to accomplish the goal, which include
physical literacy, long term athlete develop-
ment and active for life.
Physical Literacy a key component of the strat-
egy as competence in movement provides the
individual with the ability to confidently navi-
gate ones world. Physical literacy is learned
and strengthened through sport and through
non-sport activities such as recreational play
both structured and unstructured, hence its
value and tie with other service partners
such as schools childcare centres and other
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community based recreation groups. Physi-
cal skills learned can be transferred to mul-
tiple environments throughout ones lifetime
and provides the basis for an individual to be
active for life through lifelong participation in
sport and physical activity.
The idea of leading an active lifestyle outside
of sport is identified within this document as
Physical Activity. Sport alone does not define
how every resident in Maple Ridge choses to
be active. For some, the word ‘sport’ may be
a barrier in itself for engagement. Therefore
it’s not important that every person partici-
pates in sport, but rather every person par-
ticipates in some sort of physical or wellness
activity.
The strategy aims to support long term ath-
lete development, although does not specifi-
cally include defined goals to enhance athlet-
ic excellence. Rather, fundamental movement
skills which are building blocks to any mas-
tery of a physical movement, will support the
broader strategy and goals of improved phys-
ical literacy and participation.
The Maple Ridge Sport and Physical Activity
Policy provides clear direction on the philoso-
phy of working together for the advancement
of sport and activity in our communities.
Sport & Physical Activity
Policy Vision:
Maple Ridge values and celebrates sport and
physical activity as an integral component in
a healthy and active community, essential to
quality of life.
Participation in sport is increased by strength-
ening sport and community partnerships, and
committing to coordinated and cooperative
approaches in identifying common interests,
goals and challenges in the provision of qual-
ity sport and physical activity opportunities.
Footnote: *canadiansportforlife.ca
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Sport & Physical Activity
Policy Guiding Principles
The following principles support Maple
Ridge’s vision and provides a framework for
Parks and Leisure Services to work collab-
oratively with new, forming and established
Community Groups in the growth of physical
activity and sport.
We believe:
1. All children and youth should have the op-
portunity to access affordable sport and
recreation in their community.
2. In providing inclusive, accessible and life
long opportunities for sport participation
in the health and well being of residents.
3. All residents should be provided a variety
of physical literacy competency opportu-
nities towards being active for life.
4. In enhancing working relationships and
partnerships between recreation, edu-
cation, sport, health, transportation and
tourism.
5. Collaboration and sharing knowledge and
expertise benefits the development of
quality sport in the community.
6. In recognizing the relationship and mutu-
al benefit between sport, community and
business stakeholders.
As the policy informed the strategy, together
the documents identified issues, pressures
and opportunities within the community sport
delivery model recognizing the role municipal
recreation plays in supporting and improv-
ing community health and physical activity.
These components were identified through
sport group consultations.
The strategy is intended to be a five year
working document, that will provide a longer
term vision of sport and physical activity, yet
recognizes the need to be flexible to allow for
refocusing as needed, in response to com-
munity trends, best practices and industry
standards.
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Sport Group Findings
Key themes emerged:
Strengths and Opportunities
Volunteer and coaches recruitment is
stable for some, but succession planning
continues to be top of mind for organizations
with long-term volunteers
Desire for increased collaboration and
communication with other groups, with the
City and School District
Desire to build on groups promotional
tools to increase awareness and further grow
the sport
Strengthen promotions, branding, and
awareness campaigns on volunteer commit-
ments and administration responsibilities
Groups looking for accessible and af-
fordable community based coaches training
Desire to establish code of conduct and
best practices for coaches
Realization for the need for mentorship
opportunities such as player to coach con-
tinuum
Opportunities to learn from each other,
use expertise, learn from experience, share
resources
KidSport and Jumpstart funding ave-
nues are valued and recognized as key
An existence of organized networks:
Field Allocation Users, Field Sports Associ-
ation, Ice Allocation, Sport and Recreation
Expo Committee, desire to utilize
There is tremendous expertise and
willingness to transfer knowledge within the
community and individual sport associations
Some sport groups have a long histo-
ry within the community and volunteers have
deepened pride within the organization.
Continue to have a committed and en-
gaged volunteer base. Strong leadership ex-
ists within many groups
Many groups believe sport involvement
for all involved is all about fun, health, friend-
ship and social connections
Sport associations value the confidence
building, skill development, spirit, sportsman-
ship, competition, teamwork that comes with
involvement in sport
Belief that sport is building self-esteem,
confidence, integrity, honesty, respect in chil-
dren and youth
Membership continues to grow some-
times beyond volunteer capacity in some
groups
Technical skills and passion evident in
coaches
Understanding that sport builds a strong
sense of community
All groups focus on player development
and recognize the contribution to high level
athletics
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Challenges &
Growth Areas
Physical literacy education and aware-
ness. Canadian Sport for Life principles still
fairly unknown
Need to address burn out of highly com-
mitted and engaged volunteers
Feeling of a lack of volunteer engage-
ment
Perceived lack of facilities for individual
sport needs and desires
Feeling of a threat to loss of existing
facilities due to growth of other sports
Sport specialization at a young age
Lack of physical activity. Kids not de-
veloping fundamental movement skills and
children entering programs can lack basic
movement skills
Feeling of a lack of qualified volunteer
coaches; passionate parents taking roles
above skills level to support registration
numbers in the sport
Groups seeking support in developing
programs. Looking to others for expertise
Player retention; youth may drop out due
to bad experiences, not fun, too much pres-
sure to succeed
Assistance required for promotion and
increased awareness of some sports
Lack of large enough facilities to host
flagship tournaments in one place
Facility (fields) availability continues to
be a challenge due to growth of field sports
Programming in areas to support the
sport i.e youth introduction to specific sport
ie. learn to skate for older age groups
Continue to improve collaboration be-
tween sport groups – work together; meet-
ings on best usage; meetings for input on up-
grades to facilities; improved communication
and relationships
Understanding groups capacities and
abilities for involvement in a collaborative
network now or in the future. Build relation-
ships and lay the foundation for collaboration
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Priority Goal
Statements
The Maple Ridge Sport and Physical Activity
Strategy consists of seven priority goal state-
ments that guide the overall direction of the
strategy.
Priority Goal # 1
Strengthen interaction between sport deliv-
ery agencies
•Maple Ridge is a model of cooperation
and collaboration amongst government
and non-governmental organizations in
the delivery of sport in the community.
Priority Goal # 2
Enhance Physical Literacy (Fundamental
Movement Skills)
•Every individual in Maple Ridge regard-
less of age, will be physically literate and
have the fundamental movement & sport
performance skills to enjoy sport & physi-
cal activity, to the best of their ability.
Priority Goal # 3
Quality Facilities for Participation and Perfor-
mance
•There will be an adequate number and
quality of sport facilities to support ex-
panding participation and ability to host
sport events.
Priority Goal # 4
Leadership and Community Involvement
•Maple Ridge will have sufficient number
and quality of volunteers and staff who
are skilled in coaching, officiating and ad-
ministering the sport system.
Priority Goal # 5
Accountability
•Maple Ridge staff will monitor and report
back to Maple Ridge Council and other
key stakeholders on the Strategy goals
and actions.
Priority Goal # 6
Inclusion and Diversity
•Maple Ridge provides opportunities for all
residents to access affordable sport and
recreation activities, and is recognized for
its inclusivity of people with disabilities,
visible minorities and financial challenges
Priority Goal # 7
Communication
•Citizens of Maple Ridge are aware of and
understand the key benefits of participa-
tion in sport and physical activity.
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The Game Plan
The following Strategy Implementation Plan
encompasses the prioritized strategic goals
and actions and identifies the communi-
ty sport stakeholders, physical activity and
health agencies among other champions that
will be responsible for delivering the actions
within the recommended timelines. The ac-
tions identified in the plan can be achieved
through participation of local sport associa-
tions and their board members, volunteers
and parents and participants, key represen-
tatives from School District 42, PacificSport
Fraser Valley, Parks and Leisure staff.
Items requiring funding will be identified and
determined how best to support with a po-
tential to utilize City capital reserves, Parks,
Recreation and Culture Master Plan growth
funding, grants and sponsorship funding.
The implementation solidifies the communi-
ty’s investment in sport and physical activity.
Glossary:
Sport Network - Proposed organization com-
prised of community groups and agencies
who provide sport, physical activity or health
programs or services in Maple Ridge/Pitt
Meadows
Local Sport Organizations – Non-profit Sports
Clubs & Associations
Regional Sport Advocate Agencies – Pacific-
Sport Fraser Valley, Canadian Sport 4 Life,
viaSport
“Maple Ridge will strengthen our community by pro-
viding lifelong sport and physical activity opportu-
nities so that all residents may experience the joy of
participating in sport, and achieve their full potential
in the areas of sport skill development, excellence and
sport leadership.”
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Priority Goal #1 - Strengthen interaction between sport delivery agencies.
Maple Ridge is a model of cooperation and collaboration amongst government and non-govern-
mental organizations in the delivery of sport in the community.
ACTIONS STAKEHOLDERS TIMELINE
1.1 Develop and facilitate lectures and
workshops for community sport groups
and educators that focus on the de-
velopment of physical literacy, coach-
ing certification programs and other
sport related training. Other sport
leadership development workshops
may include volunteer management,
non-profit board development, sponsor-
ship and fundraising
Sport Network
Parks and Leisure
Local Sport Organizations
School District 42
Regional Sport Advocate
Agencies
November 2017
1.2 Create mechanisms and opportunities
for community sport groups to mobi-
lize and share information and best
practices, techniques and resources
in areas such as multi-sport technical
leadership, biomechanics, sport physi-
ology, training methods etc.
Sport Network
Parks and Leisure
Local Sport Organizations
Regional Sport Advocate
Agencies
November 2017
1.3 Develop an integrated approach for
community sport groups to focus ef-
fort and resources on physical literacy,
fundamental movement skills and
technical sport skill development for
children and youth.
Sport Network
Parks and Leisure
Local Sport Organizations
September 2017
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Priority Goals
Priority Goal #2 - Enhance Physical Literacy
Every individual in Maple Ridge regardless of age, will be physically literate and have the funda-
mental movement and sport performance skills to enjoy sport & physical activity to the best of
their ability.
ACTIONS STAKEHOLDERS TIMELINE
2.1 Raise awareness and promote the impor-
tance of physical literacy skill development
through a multi-sport framework for sport
leaders, educators and parents through
educational opportunities, workshops, and
distribution of physical literacy resources
and promotions.
Sport Network
Parks and Leisure
Local Sport Organiza-
tions
Regional Sport Advo-
cate Agencies
School District
November 2016
2.2 Provide opportunities for sport administra-
tors, recreation program leaders, commu-
nity sport coaches, educators and fitness
professionals to learn methods of teaching
physical literacy skills to children, youth,
adults and seniors.
Sport Network
Parks and Leisure
Local Sport Organiza-
tions
Regional Sport Advo-
cate Agencies
School District
Summer 2017
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2.3 Work with partners to provide Canadian
Sport For Life sanctioned physical literacy
skill development programs for children and
youth in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows
schools. Inclusive of Long Term Athlete De-
velopment and high performance programs.
Sport Network
Parks and Leisure
School District
Local Sport Organiza-
tions
Regional Sport Advo-
cate Agencies
September 2018
2.4 Identify and seek to address challenges
that are preventing various high-barrier
groups from developing physical literacy
skills and getting adequate levels of physi-
cal activity.
Sport Network
Parks and Leisure
Local Sport Organiza-
tions
Regional Sport Advo-
cate Agencies
School District
January 2018
2.5 Provide physical literacy resources to school
administrators, educators, recreation admin-
istrators, recreation program leaders, local
sport administrators, community coaches
and early childhood educators and childcare
operators and parents.
Parks and Leisure
Local Sport Organiza-
tions
Regional Sport Advo-
cate Agencies
School District
September 2017
2.6 Collaborate with School District 42 to inte-
grate Strategy goals with the new BC School
Curriculum.
Parks and Leisure
School District
April 2017
ACTIONS STAKEHOLDERS TIMELINE
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Priority Goals
Priority Goal #3 - Exceptional Facilities for Participation and Performance
There will be an adequate number of sport infrastructures to support expanding participation
and capacity to host sport events.
ACTIONS STAKEHOLDERS TIMELINE
3.1 Conduct a sport facility analysis identi-
fying the current inventory and existing
capacity.
Parks and Leisure April 2017
3.2 Explore and identify facility types that
will support the future growth of sport
and physical activity.
Sport Network
Parks and Leisure
Local Sport Organizations
City Departments
August 2016
3.3 Continue to support the facility use
agreements between the City of Maple
Ridge, City of Pitt Meadows and School
District 42 with emphasis on sport
access.
Sport Network
Parks and Leisure
School District
September 2017
3.4 Research the application process and
deadlines for Provincial Gaming grants
and Federal/Provincial Infrastructure
grants that fund capital development
facility projects.
Parks and Leisure ongoing
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Priority Goal #4 - Leadership and Community Involvement
Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows will have sufficient numbers and quality of volunteers and staff
who are skilled in coaching, officiating and administering the sport system.
ACTIONS STAKEHOLDERS TIMELINE
4.1 Form a Sport and Physical Activity Network
comprised of representatives of Maple Ridge
and Pitt Meadows community sport organiza-
tions, School District 42 and Fraser Health to
determine who will represent on the network.
This group will provide leadership, provide an
advisory function and will support to foster an
inclusive sport and physical activity community
network.
Parks and Leisure
School District
Fraser Health
Local sport organi-zations
January 2017
4.2 Plan and facilitate fun and affordable multi-
sport skill development activities for children
in local schools. Provide introduction to main-
stream and emerging sports to children 6-12
years of age.
Parks and Leisure
School District
January 2017
4.3 Liaise with local sport alumni and use exper-
tise and share experiences and knowledge
in sport development (coaching, mentoring,
administration, officiating, tournament organiza-
tion etc.) Support athletes as leaders and role
models within their chosen sport and in the
community.
Sport Network
Local sport organi-zations
Athletes
April 2018
4.4 Host Coaching Development and Certification
Programs and other relevant workshops for
local sport organization coaches, board mem-
bers and volunteers.
Sport Network
Local Sport Orga-nizations
Regional Sport Advocate Agencies
Parks and Leisure
September 2016
4.5 Partner with Fraser Health in delivering physical
activity promotions and programs.
Sport Network
Fraser Health
Local Sport Orga-nizations
Parks and Leisure
January 2018
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Priority Goals
Priority Goal #5 - Accountability
Maple Ridge Parks and Leisure Services staff and the Sport and Physical Activity Network will
monitor and report back to the City Councils, Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Sport Network mem-
bers and other key stakeholders on the strategy goals and actions.
ACTIONS STAKEHOLDERS TIMELINE
5.1 The proposed Sport and Physical Activity Network
will oversee the delivery of the goals and actions
outlined in the Maple Ridge Sport and Physical
Activity Strategy.
Sport Network
Parks and Leisure
Ongoing
5.2 Develop benchmarks and success indicators to
measure and evaluate the achievements of the
Maple Ridge Sport and Physical Activity Strategy.
Sport Network
Parks and Leisure
Local Sport Organi-
zations
April 2017
5.3 Report twice annually to Council on the status of
achieving the goals and actions identified in the
strategy. Identify and respond to emerging issues,
trends opportunities as they align with the strategy.
Sport Network
Parks and Leisure
Twice Annually;
Ongoing
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Priority Goal #6 - Inclusion and Diversity
Maple Ridge provides opportunities for all residents to access affordable sport and recreation
activities, and is recognized for its inclusivity of people with disabilities, visible minorities and
financial challenges.
ACTIONS STAKEHOLDERS TIMELINE
6.1 Conduct research to determine financial
barriers that prevent residents from par-
ticipating in local sport activities, and take
action to provide programs that reduce
these barriers.
Parks and Lei-
sure
Sport Network
January 2018
6.2 Conduct research to determine barriers
to participation in sport by our diverse
multi-cultural community, and build capacity
to address their sport program and facility
needs.
Sport Network
Parks and Lei-
sure
Local Sport Orga-
nizations
September 2018
6.3 Explore ways to retain existing sport and
physical activity participants so they con-
tinue to participate in sport and physical
activity for their lifetime (i.e. affordable pro-
grams, accessible facilities, health promo-
tions and program/facility use subsidies).
Sport Network
Parks and Lei-
sure
April 2018
Priority Goals
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Priority Goals
Priority Goal #7 Communication
Citizens of Maple Ridge will be aware of and understand the key benefits of participation in
sport and physical activity.
ACTIONS STAKEHOLDERS TIMELINE
7.1 The proposed Sport and Physical Activity
Network will develop a communications plan
to share information between members and to
communicate information to residents regard-
ing community sport opportunities, the benefits
of participation in sport and physical activity,
fundamental movement skills, coaching educa-
tion programs, tournaments and events etc.
Sport Network
Parks and Leisure
December 2017
7.2 Raise awareness and promote the many sport
and physical activity opportunities that are
available in the communities of Maple Ridge
and Pitt Meadows (i.e. listing of sport agencies
in Leisure Guides, on-line information on Sport
Network and City websites etc.)
Sport Network
Parks and Leisure
Local Sport Organi-
zations
April 2018
Maple Ridge Sport Network Terms of Reference 1
Maple Ridge Sport Network
Terms of Reference
Vision
Maple Ridge Sport Network will strengthen our community through lifelong sport and physical activity
opportunities so that all residents may experience the joy of participating in sport, and achieve their
full potential in the areas of sport and physical activity.
Mission
The Sport Network promotes and supports a coordinated and cooperative approach in identifying
common interests, goals and challenges in the provision of quality sport and physical activity
opportunities.
Values
1.All children and youth should have the opportunity to access affordable sport and recreation
in their community.
2.All residents should have access to inclusive, accessible and lifelong opportunities for sport
participation.
3.All residents should be provided a variety of physical literacy competency opportunities
towards being active for life.
4.The Sport Network aims to enhance working relationships and partnerships between
recreation, education, sport, health, transportation and tourism.
5.The Sport Network values collaborative approaches, and sharing knowledge and expertise to
benefit the development of quality sport in the community.
6.The Sport Network recognizes the relationship and mutual benefit between sport, community
and business stakeholders.
Functions
•Membership will represent the sports community and act in both an advocacy and advisory
role for Council driven initiatives or as directed.
•Report progress updates to Council annually.
•Develop an implementation plan for the Sport & Physical Activity Strategy.
•Align the initiatives of the Sport Network with City Council’s strategic direction through the
business planning process.
ATTACHMENT #2
Maple Ridge Sport Network Terms of Reference 2
Network Composition
The Sport Network shall be comprised of the following members:
•School District No. 42 Staff, Assistant Superintendent or designate.
•Fraser Health Authority, Community Health Specialist or designate.
•Pacific Sport Fraser Valley Staff, Executive Director or designate.
•City of Maple Ridge Parks, Recreation & Culture Staff (non-voting), Health & Wellness
Coordinator.
•Community Based Sport Organization Representatives, Executive Members or designates
•Local Athletes.
•Local Businesses with a common goal of advancing sport and physical activity in Maple
Ridge.
•Community at Large with a common goal of advancing sport and physical activity in Maple
Ridge.
Membership Process
1.All applicants should bring sound knowledge and/or experience relevant to the Maple Ridge
Sport Network, and support the Sport Network purpose statement.
2.The membership application process includes criteria that emphasize the selection of
members with complementary and varied skill sets from a variety of sport and/or physical
activity backgrounds so as not to over-represent from a single sport or activity. The onus to
insure cross-sectional representation will fall to the Membership Selection Committee.
3.The Sport Network will appoint a Chairperson on an annual basis.
4. The Membership Selection Committee is comprised of the Chairperson, SD42, FHA, Pacific
Sport, and City staff liaison(s), and two additional Sport Network members endorsed by the
Network. The Selection Committee is responsible to review applications, interview selected
applicants and approve membership. The City of Maple Ridge staff liaison is responsible for
scheduling and coordinating the interview selection process.
5. The two Membership Selection Committee positions reserved for Sport Network members
will be nominated by the Network and endorsed on an annual basis.
6. The Membership Selection Committee may appoint additional community members at large
who possess sport knowledge and expertise that could be an asset to the Network in
achieving the Sport Strategy goals.
7.Members shall reconfirm their affiliation to the Sport Network on a yearly basis, in writing, by
January 31 of each calendar year.
8.A dispute resolution process will be established by the Sport Network and reviewed and
updated as needed bi-annually.
Maple Ridge Sport Network Terms of Reference 3
9. The Membership Selection Committee may remove a member, should the member’s actions
be in direct conflict with the Vision and Values of the Sport Network.
Meetings
•The Sport Network will meet a minimum of four times per year, or at the call of the Chair to a
maximum nine meetings per year.
•City Staff will take minutes and distribute to members in a timely fashion.
•Due to the length of time that may occur between meetings, members are encouraged to
bring forward any inaccuracies found in minutes at the earliest opportunity via electronic
mail rather than waiting for the next meeting to do so.
•Members are encouraged to be active participants in meetings and other Sport Network
endeavors.
•Roberts Rules of Order will apply to all meetings.
Agenda Development
•Committee members are responsible to forward any agenda items to the Chairperson at
least two weeks in advance of all meetings.
•The Chairperson shall develop the agenda with support from the City of Maple Ridge staff
liaison and distribute the agenda to all members one week prior to the next scheduled
meeting.
Subcommittees
•Subcommittees shall be established from the Sport Network membership as needed.
•The process in forming Sport Network sub-committees will be determined by the Sport
Network.
•Subcommittees may include community volunteers who are aligned with a member
organization. (i.e. secondary school students, non-profit sport group volunteers)
•Subcommittees shall provide updates to the Sport Network at their regularly scheduled
meetings.
From: Higginbottom, Steve [mailto:Steve.Higginbottom@bchydro.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2018 11:39 AM
To: Nicole Read
Subject: BC Hydro - 2018 UBCM Convention
May 24, 2018
Dear Mayor Read and Council:
BC Hydro is pleased to be attending the upcoming 2018 UBCM Convention in Whistler during
the week of September 10-14, 2018.
If you would like to arrange a meeting on a local issue with one of our senior managers while
you are at the convention, please fill out the attached form and return it with your email request
to Lisa Waddell (lisa.waddell@bchydro.com) by Friday, July 13th.
Meetings will be scheduled for September 11, 12 or 13. We will provide full details when we
confirm your meeting date and time.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at 604 854 8422.
I look forward to seeing you at the convention.
Sincerely,
Steve Higginbottom
Community Relations Coordinator
Lower Mainland
4.4.1
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Office of the Web Site: Mailing Address: Location:
Premier www.gov.bc.ca PO Box 9041 Stn Prov Govt Parliament Buildings
Victoria BC V8W 9E1 Victoria
June 11, 2018
Dear Mayors and Regional District Chairs:
My caucus colleagues and I are looking forward to seeing you all again at this year’s Union of
British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Convention in Whistler from September 10-14.
Communication, Collaboration, Cooperation, the theme for the 2018 Convention, is indeed an
appropriate focus as we engage in dialogue around local, provincial, federal, and First Nations
governments working together to build strong and vibrant communities throughout our province.
We all have a part to play in finding solutions and developing ideas that will ensure our
communities thrive, and UBCM provides us with a wonderful opportunity to listen to one
another, share ideas, and work together to build a better BC.
If you would like to request a meeting with a Cabinet Minister or with me during this year’s
convention, please register online at https://UBCMreg.gov.bc.ca (live, as of today). Please note
that this year’s invitation code is MeetingRequest2018 and it is case sensitive. If you have any
questions, please contact UBCM.Meetings@gov.bc.ca or phone 250-213-3856.
I look forward to being part of your convention, meeting with many of you, and exploring ways
that we can partner together to address common issues.
Sincerely,
John Horgan
Premier
4.4.2
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing
Office of the Minister Mailing Address:
PO Box 9056 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria BC V8W 9E2
Phone: 250 387-2283
Fax: 250 387-4312
Location:
Room 310
Parliament Buildings
Victoria BC
www.gov.bc.ca/mah
June 11, 2018
Dear Mayors and Regional District Chairs:
I am pleased to provide you with the following information regarding the process for requesting a
meeting with me, or with provincial government, agency, commission and corporation staff, during the
upcoming annual UBCM Convention taking place in Whistler, September 10 to 14, 2018.
You will also receive a letter from the Honourable John Horgan, Premier, containing information about
the online process for requesting a meeting with Premier Horgan and other Cabinet Ministers.
If you would like to meet with me at the Convention, please complete the online request form at:
MAH Minister's Meeting and submit it to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing before
July 13, 2018. Meeting arrangements will be confirmed by mid -August. I will do my best to
accommodate as many meeting requests as possible.
To get the most out of your delegation’s meeting with me, it would be helpful if you would fill out the
online form with detailed topic information. By providing this information in advance of the meeting,
I will have a better understanding of your delegation’s interests and it will allow for discussions that are
more productive.
Ministry staff will email the Provincial Appointment Book (PAB). This PAB lists all government, agency,
commission and corporation staff expected to be available to meet with delegates at the Convention, as
well as details on how to request a meeting with staff online.
As I approach my second Convention as Minister responsible for local government, I look forward to
hearing more about your communities, to identifying opportunities to work together with you in
partnership, and to growing our relationships in the spirit of collaboration.
Sincerely,
Selina Robinson
Minister
pc: Honourable John Horgan, Premier
Wendy Booth, President, Union of British Columbia Municipalities
4.4.3
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City of Maple Ridge
TO: Her Worship Mayor Nicole Read MEETING DATE: July 3, 2018
and Members of Council FILE NO:
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: Council Workshop
SUBJECT: 2018 Home Show Report
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Ridge Meadows Home Show completed another successful event this year with approximately
25,000 people attending the three-day event May 4-6. There were more than 375 exhibitors with
many of them being local Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows organizations. For some businesses, the
Home Show represents a very significant and unique marketing and sales opportunity.
Traditionally, the City of Maple Ridge has rented a booth to display promotional materials and to
allow members of the public to engage Council members and City staff with any questions or
concerns they have. Any questions that couldn’t be answered by the booth volunteer were recorded
and then directed to the appropriate department for staff to follow-up. This year, there were a total
of 18 recorded questions and concerns which are summarized in Appendix A.
RECOMMENDATION(S): Receive for information
DISCUSSION:
a)Background Context:
The City has been an active participant in the Ridge Meadows Home Show for over twenty
years. This event has proven to be an excellent venue for facilitating community engagement
providing a more relaxed and informal setting for residents to discuss their concerns and ask
questions of Council and staff. Questions and concerns that are not answered at the show
are recorded and followed-up by staff of the appropriate department after the show. This
year, there were a total of 18 recorded questions and concerns which are summarized in
Appendix A.
In the background of the main City booth, a rotating slideshow featured scenic pictures of our
city, shots from local events and attractions and also concept plans for the potential new
facilities in Maple Ridge. Available at the booth were the 2017 Citizens Report, the 2018
Tourism Guide, the Summer Recreation Guide including day camp information, the new trail
map and a binder of information and concept plans for the new infrastructure projects
planned for Maple Ridge. Adjacent to the main City booth was the booth for Emergency
Services who shared the space with Maple Ridge Fire and Rescue for part of the event. This
booth gave citizens an opportunity to connect with our Emergency Services Department in
person and retrieve information on how to be prepared in the event of an emergency. Fire
and Rescue attended the booth on Saturday to provide information on wildfire preparedness
and to answer any other questions posed by the public.
4.5
2
b) Desired Outcome(s):
The Ridge Meadows Home Show provides a unique opportunity for Council and staff to
engage a wide spectrum of residents on their concerns, and is an excellent public education
opportunity for our Maple Ridge Fire and Rescue and for our Emergency Program.
c) Strategic Alignment:
The primary goal of participating in the Home Show is to provide another venue for
engagement with the community that is consistent with the goals and intentions of the Open
Government Task Force and Council’s desire for increased transparency.
d) Citizen/Customer Implications:
The Ridge Meadows Home Show is one of the most popular events in Maple Ridge and
provides an excellent opportunity for community outreach for the City. The event provides a
great venue for residents to voice their concerns, ask questions and discuss issu es with
Council members and City staff. It also provides an excellent venue for Fire and Rescue and
the Emergency Program to provide education and information to the community.
e) Interdepartmental Implications:
There is a broad level of participation in the Home Show including representation from
Council, Administration, Economic Development, Communications, Parks, Recreation &
Culture, Fire & Rescue and Emergency Services at the 2018 event.
f) Business Plan/Financial Implications:
Funding for participation in the Ridge Meadows Home Show is identified in the Economic
Development Department’s annual Business Plan.
g) Policy Implications:
None
h) Alternatives:
Most of the City’s information is readily available online. Increasingly, with new on-line
applications such as the Open Government Portal and easy access to economic development
and tourism information as well as the Parks, Recreation & Culture Guide through our web
site, most citizens are able to access the information they want without seeking it out at the
booth. The online information is richer than the handouts provided at the Home Show. With
the development of more mobile apps, the City’s information is available any time anywhere.
Therefore, the City’s basic purpose at the Home Show has changed from providing
information, to offering an opportunity for informal face-to-face interaction between City
officials and citizens. The current funding identified in the Economic Development
Department’s Business Plan could be redirected to support other community events or
outreach programs as determined by Council.
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CONCLUSIONS:
The Ridge Meadows Home Show is one of the most popular community events in Maple Ridge. The
City has a long history of participating in this event, and many residents have come to expect the
opportunity to meet Council and staff at this event. The Home Show provides an inviting, informal
setting for residents to learn more about the services the City offers, and for Council and staff to
learn about resident questions and concerns. This type of community engagement is consistent with
Council’s open government and transparency initiatives.
“Original signed by Karen Hansen”
Prepared by: Karen Hansen
Administrative Assistant, Economic Development and Civic Property
“Original signed by Lino Siracusa”
Approved by: Lino Siracusa
Director, Economic Development and Civic Property
“Original signed by Paul Gill”
Concurrence: Paul Gill
Chief Administrative Officer
Att: Appendix A
Appendix A
Department:Assigned to:Topic:Customer Name Resident
Contacted
PRC Valoree Richmond Are Drones allowed in Parks?Mark Eburne Yes
PRC Valoree Richmond Is Selvey Park being designated a Sky Park?Mark Eburne Yes
PRC Dave Speers
Can the city be involved with MRSS golf tournament at
Golden Eagle?Lance Krause Yes
Engineering David Pollock
128th and Laity needs a turn lane and a vehicular light.
Trees need to be pruned for left and right turns when
heading north.Don Laity Yes
Engineering David Pollock She would like to see the Haney Bypass design Laura Lynn Mealing Yes
Engineering David Pollock Concerns about 207 south Cris and Anita Yes
PRC Valoree Richmond Bags for dog excrement. App for Shaming n/a
Operations James Storey Water in ditch not draining into next ditch Reg Patton Yes
Operations James Storey
I would like to ditch in front of my home filled in so it
is not open drainage. It continually erodes and caves
in and it is poorly repaired each time.Diane Verhaeghe Yes
Engineering David Pollock
I would like to see Brunett Street upgraded from the
Haney Bypass to Lougheed Highway. Road in poor
condition with no pedestrian sidewalk.Josh Gore Yes
PRC Yvonne Chiu
Volunteer Opportunities for 15 year old son in Mega
kids Dana Wardstrom Yes
Why does Maple Ridge not have a rain barrell program
like Pitt Meadows?Cody Parsons
Engineering David Pollock 207 Street School Playground speed zones Shawn McManus Yes
Engineering David Pollock 23158 Abernathy - benches, cut grass, bad intersection H. Klughammer Yes
Operations James Storey
20538 277 Street. Drain (new ditch) drained onto our
property. Please talk to owners.Fran Norman Yes
Planning Chuck Goddard
124/214 by Laity . 5 fir trees topped north side. Is it
legal?Bob
Engineering David Pollock 124 and 224 should be a 4 way stop Dr. Zubek Yes
Engineering David Pollock
Doctor office beside Salvation Army. Access as a result
of bypass improvements.Dr. Liz Zubek Yes
COMMENTS:Traffic Calming Thorne Avenue
Many requests for map of Maple Ridge - should we
look into producing this?
Why was an anti-shelter booth allowed at the Home
Show? Where is the booth for those in favour?
Please restore the direct service from Maple Meadows
Station to the LTC???? Please work with Translink to
restore.Evelyn Cruz
ID#1974160
2018 Homeshow Follow-up Requests from Citizens
File: 1610.00
May 17, 2018
BC Municipalities
VIA Email
Dear Mayor and Council:
Re: Provincial Employer Health Tax
At its May 14, 2018 Regular Council meeting, the Council for the City of Langley
considered a report from the City’s Director of Corporate Services regarding the
Province’s announcement that it will be implementing, commencing January 1, 2019, an
employer health tax to replace the Medical Services Plan premiums that individuals
currently pay. The report is enclosed for reference.
Council subsequently passed the following resolution:
WHEREAS the Province of BC has introduced an Employer Health Tax
(EHT) in the form of a new 1.95% payroll tax starting January 1, 2019 in
order to replace the Medical Service Plan (MSP) premiums which will not
be fully phased out until January 1, 2020;
WHEREAS in 2019, the City of Langley will be required to pay
approximately $236,000 for the EHT in addition to the $55,000 for the
MSP which will require a 1.0% property tax increase to fund the additional
costs;
WHEREAS the EHT will transfer the tax burden from individuals to
businesses causing unintended consequences on the local taxpayers as
the primary source of revenue for local governments is through property
taxation;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province of BC exempt local
governments, regional districts and school boards from the imposition of
the EHT to lessen the financial burden on local taxpayers, especially those
that are on fixed incomes.
Council further resolved:
THAT correspondence be sent to all BC municipalities urging each
municipality to write to the provincial government requesting the
elimination or reduction of the newly implemented Employer Health Tax.
5.1
Provincial Employer Health Tax Page 2
Yours truly,
CITY OF LANGLEY
Kelly Kenney
Corporate Officer
Enclosure
REPORT TO COUNCIL
To: Mayor Schaffer and Councillors
Subject Provincial Employer Health Tax Report #: 18-29
File #: 1610.00
From: Darrin Leite, CPA, CA Doc #: 156637
Date: May 7, 2018
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT Council endorse the following motion to be sent to the Provincial government
to amend the implementation of the Employer Health Tax:
WHEREAS the Province of BC has introduced an Employer Health Tax (EHT) in the
form of a new 1.95% payroll tax starting January 1, 2019 in order to replace the
Medical Service Plan (MSP) premiums which will not be fully phased out until
January 1, 2020;
WHEREAS in 2019, the City of Langley will be required to pay approximately
$236,000 for the EHT in addition to the $55,000 for the MSP which will require a
1.0% property tax increase to fund the additional costs;
WHEREAS the EHT will transfer the tax burden from individuals to businesses
causing unintended consequences on the local taxpayers as the primary source of
revenue for local governments is through property taxation;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province of BC exempt local
governments, regional districts and school boards from the imposition of the EHT to
lessen the financial burden on local taxpayers, especially those that are on fixed
incomes.
PURPOSE:
The City of Langley is expressing concern on behalf of the local property taxpayers
about the implementation of a new payroll tax being introduced by the Province of
British Columbia.
To: Mayor Schaffer and Councillors
Date: May 7, 2018
Subject: Provincial Employer Health Tax
Page 2
POLICY:
None.
COMMENTS/ANALYSIS:
The Provincial government announced that they will be implementing, starting
January 1, 2019, an employer health tax to replace the Medical Services Plan
premiums that individual’s currently pay. The UBCM surveyed local governments in
British Columbia to determine what the impact of the new 1.95% payroll tax would
have. The City of Langley is significantly impacted.
In 2017, the City paid $110,000 for MSP premiums and the payment reduced in half
to $55,000 in 2018. However, in 2019, the EHT will cost the City approximately
$236,000 in addition to the $55,000 MSP premiums that will not be fully eliminated
until January 1, 2020. The City will have to pass on this new financial burden to the
taxpayers in the City resulting in a 1% property tax increase in order to fund the
additional cost.
The City of Langley believes it is unfair to be required to pay both the EHT and MSP
premiums in 2019, the transition year, until the MSP premiums are fully eliminated in
2020. In addition, it is a concern when an increase in property taxes is being
required to fund provincial healthcare services.
BUDGET IMPLICATIONS:
The City’s expenses will increase to $291,000 in 2019 from the $55,000 spent in
2018 on MSP premiums. This $236,000 will require a 1% property tax increase to
balance the budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
Forgo the opportunity to write a letter to the Province to express the concern over the
implementation of the new EHT.
To: Mayor Schaffer and Councillors
Date: May 7, 2018
Subject: Provincial Employer Health Tax
Page 3
Respectfully Submitted,
______________________
Darrin Leite, CPA, CA
Director of Corporate Services
Attachment(s): UBCM Employer Health Tax Impact on Local Government Survey
Results and Analysis
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S COMMENTS:
I support the recommendation.
______________________
Francis Cheung, P. Eng.
Chief Administrative Officer
Employer Health Tax Impact on
Local Governments
Survey Results and Analysis
Union of BC Municipalities
May 2018
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Introduction
The Province of British Columbia’s 2018/19 – 2020/21 Budget and Fiscal Plan
includes a commitment to eliminate Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums and
fund this change through the implementation of an employer health tax (EHT).
Since local governments are subject to this proposed tax, the Union of BC
Municipalities (UBCM), with support from the British Columbia Government
Finance Officers Association, surveyed local government financial officers in April
of 2018 to better understand the impact of the EHT on local government finance.
The data from the survey provided the basis for this report.
Local Government Finance
Local governments have a limited revenue base that relies heavily on property
taxation1. While the property tax provides revenue stability and predictability, it
does not fairly distribute costs across income levels, placing an undue share on
lower and middle income British Columbians. Local governments are also subject
to significant external cost drivers due to decisions made by other orders of
government. In recognition of both current and projected stresses, BC local
governments have called for a joint review of the local government finance
system.2 One of the objectives of such a review is to prevent the property tax
becoming unaffordable for a greater number of British Columbians.
UBCM Employer Health Tax Survey
77 respondents participated in the UBCM survey, representing just over 40% of
local governments in British Columbia. Respondents varied in population from
107 (Village of Zeballos) to 631,406 (City of Vancouver). The survey solicited
information on local government costs for employee MSP premiums and
estimated EHT costs for the period 2017-2020. This data is provided in the
Appendix to this report.
Employer Health Tax and Local Government
In 2017, all but one of the 77 survey respondents paid some portion of employee
MSP premiums. For unionized employees, employer-paid MSP contributions are
a negotiated benefit and vary from contract to contract. Local governments may
1 Union of BC Municipalities, Strong Fiscal Futures: A Blueprint for Strengthening BC Local
Governments’ Finance System (2013), 18.
2 Union of BC Municipalities, Local Government Finance Policy Paper (2013).
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also pay a portion of MSP premiums for exempt staff, although this too is a
matter of local determination.
The employer health tax will be imposed upon businesses and organizations in
accordance with the size of their payroll. Businesses and organizations with
payrolls less than $500,000 will be exempt from the EHT. The tax rate will start at
0.98 percent for annual payrolls in excess of $500,000 and will gradually increase
to 1.95 percent for payrolls greater than $1,500,000 per year.
Due to differences such as population served, the degree of contracting out, and
levels of service, local government payrolls vary in size from hundreds of
thousands to hundreds of millions. As a result, the impact of EHT implementation
on local governments varies considerably (Figure 1).
Taking into account the elimination of MSP premiums effective January 1, 2020,
29% of respondents indicated cost reductions or cost neutrality as a result of
EHT implementation relative to 2017 MSP premium costs. Correspondingly, 71%
respondents indicated increased costs in relation to EHT implementation in
comparison to 2017, with 36% of respondents indicating increases of 25-100%
and 15% indicating increases greater than 100%.
Source: UBCM survey (77 of 189 local governments)
22
15
28
12
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Budget Decrease /
Cost Neutral
0%-25% Increase 25%-100% Increase >100% Increase
Figure 1: MSP Related Cost Impacts of EHT
(2017 vs 2020)
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Another way of analyzing the survey data is to consider the impact on local
government as a sector. As a group, the 77 communities that contributed to the
survey will see its MSP related costs double between 2017 and 2020 as a result
of the EHT (Figure 2).
The survey responses also demonstrate that the provincial government decision
to reduce MSP premiums by 50% effective 2018 provided significant cost savings
for local governments that paid some portion of employee MSP premiums. This
relief was effectively eliminated by the introduction of EHT. The transition year of
2019, in which MSP premiums are retained while the EHT is phased in, will also
create an extraordinary single year increase in which MSP related costs will more
than quadruple for the respondents.
Given that UBCM’s survey data reflects information for 40% of BC local
governments, the actual increase in for the entire local government sector in
2019 and beyond resulting from EHT implementation are greater than indicated
by our survey.
Source: UBCM survey (77 of 189 local governments)
While 21 respondents will see a net cost savings by 2020 through the
implementation of EHT, the savings will be modest for most of this group.
Conversely, for communities facing cost increases due to EHT implementation,
the increases are dramatic. Increased employee MSP related costs for
$19,081,572.00
$9,894,888.00
$47,215,760.00
$37,879,258.00
$-
$5,000,000.00
$10,000,000.00
$15,000,000.00
$20,000,000.00
$25,000,000.00
$30,000,000.00
$35,000,000.00
$40,000,000.00
$45,000,000.00
$50,000,000.00
2017 (MSP
premiums)
2018 (MSP
premiums)
2019 (MSP
premiums + EHT)
2020 (EHT)
Figure 2: MSP Related Costs
by Year (2017-2020)
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communities like Vancouver, Saanich, Victoria, and Burnaby will run into the
millions. Excluding these four communities, the majority of local governments
with populations greater than 50,000 will also see significant impacts, with an
average MSP related cost increase of $631,500, or a budget increase of 92%
from 2017 to 2020. Figure 3.1 demonstrates the range of cost increases due to
the EHT for a sample of municipalities based on a comparison of 2017 and 2020
MSP related costs.
Local government costs will be further increased when the effect of regional
districts is factored in (Figure 3.2). Regional districts cannot collect taxes directly
from residents, and instead rely on a requisition that is submitted to the Ministry
of Municipal Affairs and Housing and direct billing of municipalities. Regional
districts that see a net increase in costs as a result of EHT implementation may
choose to fund this increase through its requisition, thus further increasing the
impact of the EHT on taxpayers in municipalities and electoral areas within the
regional district.
0%
50%
100%
150%
200%
250%
300%
350%
400%
$-
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
$1,400,000
$1,600,000
Figure 3.1: Sample Cost Increases for
Municipalities by Percentage and Dollars
(2017 vs. 2020)
Dollars Percentage increase 2017 vs 2020
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Local governments that have a MSP related cost increase due to the EHT will
need to consider how best to fund the change. As indicated in Figure 4, these
Councils and Boards will face a choice of reducing services, increasing property
taxation, or a mixture of both. The majority of respondents have indicated that
these options involve some form of property tax increase, with 15% indicating
that such increases are likely in the range of 1-2%.
0%
50%
100%
150%
200%
250%
$-
$75,000
$150,000
$225,000
$300,000
$375,000
$450,000
$525,000
Figure 3.2: Sample of Cost Increases for
Regional Districts by Percentage and Dollars
(2017 vs 2020)
Dollars Percentage increase 2017 vs 2020
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Case Study: District of Saanich
The proposed employer health tax will have significant budget implications for the
District of Saanich. The estimated cost for Saanich in 2019 during the transitional
year of EHT implementation is $1.78 million for the new tax plus $209,000 for
employee MSP premiums. These costs will be distributed between the general
fund (property taxation) and the sewer and water utilities (user fees). The general
fund portion equates to a 1.3% property tax increase. In subsequent years, the
tax will rise in step with collective agreement settlements that are currently 2% to
2.5%. Saanich Council will be faced with a choice of increasing taxes, reducing
services, or a combination of the two. Budget reductions implemented after the
2008 economic downturn have left few options remaining.
If the assumption is that the increase should be managed through operating
budget reductions, the impact translates into a reduction of at least 15 positions
and therefore impactful reductions in service levels. Alternately, capital funding
could be reduced moving backwards on a decade of Council commitment to
achieve sustainable funding levels for infrastructure replacement.
39%
26%
15%
2%
6%
4%
4%4%
Figure 4: Local Government Options
for Funding EHT (2020)Property tax increase of 0.01% and
0.50%
Property tax increase of 0.50% and
1%
Property tax increase of 1%-2%
Property tax increase of 2%-4%%
Regional district requisition
Combine property tax increase
between 0.01% and 1% and
implement a service reduction
Alter employment structure
combined with reduction in sevice
delivery
Service Reduction
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The impact on Saanich property owners could be compounded with increased
levies for the Capital Regional District and Hospital District, BC Assessment, and
BC Transit who would also be subject to the employer health tax and facing the
same challenges to fund it.
The impact on Saanich’s medium to large business property owners is twofold as
they face paying the EHT directly on top of any property taxation increases that
may be implemented. An option is to put the burden solely on residential
properties, but this is likely to meet strong resistance as 92% of Saanich’s
assessment base is residential and due to low non-market revenue in recent
years, annual tax increases are trending over 3%.
Employer-paid MSP premiums are a negotiated benefit. Implementation of this
tax applied will remove the ability for Saanich to negotiate this benefit as part of
collective bargaining. Where property tax currently funds only a small portion of
the premiums for some staff, a shift to the health tax confers a considerable
benefit without any bargaining and passes the cost on to Saanich property
owners.
Conclusion
The introduction of the employer health tax will lead to increased Medical
Services Plan related costs for a considerable portion of the local government
sector. While a small portion of local governments will see reduced MSP related
costs once the EHT is implemented, the savings for most of these communities
are negligible. Conversely, the cost impacts for some larger communities are
considerable. Based on the survey information provided to UBCM, Medical
Services Plan related costs for respondents would double between 2017 and
2020. On a one-time basis, due to implementation of the EHT while MSP
“Saanich cannot manage a
1.3% property tax increase
from this additional expense
through simple ‘belt
tightening’. We would have
to amputate a limb.”
Paul Thorkelsson, CAO
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premiums are still in place, MSP related costs for respondents would quadruple
between 2018 and 2019.
Given that the communities most impacted tend to be larger population centres, it
is safe to conclude that the implementation of the EHT will lead to property tax
increases for the majority of British Columbia’s population. This will have a
particular impact on the private sector, since businesses that are already paying
the EHT directly will likely face increased property taxes as well.
Due to the extent of these impacts, many local governments are questioning a
tax policy that results in the funding of a provincial service (healthcare) through
property taxation.
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Appendix A – Survey Results: Medical Services Plan (MSP) Related Costs by Year
Local Government
2017 (MSP
Premiums)
2018 (MSP
Premiums)
2019 (MSP
Premiums +
Employer Health
Tax)
2020 (Employer
Health Tax)
Alberni-Clayoquot RD $26,625.00 $19,000.00 $52,600.00 $34,300.00
Anmore $16,050.00 $8,100.00 $17,500.00 $9,400.00
Ashcroft $19,912.00 $10,000.00 $20,000.00 $10,000.00
Belcarra $10,502.00 $5,252.00 $11,421.00 $6,169.00
Burnaby $2,302,000.00 $1,086,000.00 $4,400,000.00 $3,300,000.00
Campbell River $336,211.00 $340,000.00 $562,300.00 $400,800.00
Capital RD $552,000.00 $271,000.00 $1,271,000.00 $1,000,000.00
Cariboo RD $83,000.00 $41,500.00 $141,500.00 $105,000.00
Chase $14,550.00 $8,550.00 $24,462.00 $15,912.00
Columbia-Shuswap RD $69,746.00 $35,000.00 $130,000.00 $96,900.00
Colwood $78,225.00 $39,113.00 $170,000.00 $130,000.00
Comox Valley RD $202,282.00 $220,000.00 $337,900.00 $241,500.00
Courtenay $188,000.00 $92,250.00 $317,250.00 $225,000.00
Creston $45,000.00 $22,500.00 $75,500.00 $54,000.00
Dawson Creek $195,825.00 $100,850.00 $352,315.00 $259,009.00
Duncan $45,600.00 $22,500.00 $75,577.00 $54,000.00
East Kootenay RD $84,038.00 $42,018.00 $139,919.00 $97,901.00
Elkford $40,472.00 $20,250.00 $79,868.00 $60,810.00
Enderby $15,075.00 $7,500.00 $22,575.00 $15,075.00
Fort St. John $265,266.00 $127,800.00 $524,366.00 $406,480.00
Fraser Valley $106,500.00 $53,000.00 $189,500.00 $136,500.00
Gold River $24,500.00 $14,000.00 $45,200.00 $31,200.00
Grand Forks $52,000.00 $26,000.00 $64,000.00 $65,500.00
Harrison Hot Springs $20,775.00 $12,060.00 $25,000.00 $12,500.00
Invermere $34,875.00 $17,100.00 $53,560.00 $36,460.00
Kaslo $12,150.00 $6,300.00 $12,500.00 $6,301.00
Kelowna $1,151,000.00 $575,520.00 $1,955,520.00 $1,407,600.00
Kent $33,750.00 $16,875.00 $88,407.00 $71,532.00
Keremeos $14,400.00 $7,200.00 $18,600.00 $11,600.00
Ladysmith $85,397.00 $42,683.00 $150,331.00 $107,648.00
Lake Country $97,875.00 $55,350.00 $163,400.00 $107,648.00
Langley District $630,500.00 $386,000.00 $1,666,000.00 $1,300,000.00
Langley City $110,000.00 $55,000.00 $291,000.00 $236,000.00
Lantzville $21,150.00 $11,250.00 $31,996.00 $21,161.00
Logan Lake $24,300.00 $12,150.00 $42,650.00 $31,000.00
Lytton $8,100.00 $4,050.00 $9,048.00 $4,998.00
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Maple Ridge $350,000.00 $175,000.00 $875,000.00 $700,000.00
McBride $6,390.00 $6,300.00 $6,300.00 -
Merritt $62,452.00 $31,225.00 $138,027.00 $108,938.00
Metchosin $13,320.00 $6,660.00 $21,012.00 $14,636.00
Mission $268,000.00 $134,000.00 $499,650.00 $365,650.00
Nakusp $25,200.00 $12,600.00 $27,600.00 $15,225.00
New Denver $3,600.00 $1,800.00 $7,427.00 $5,739.00
New Hazelton $9,000.00 $4,500.00 $10,311.00 $6,012.00
New Westminster $706,200.00 $363,150.00 $1,817,450.00 $1,483,400.00
North Cowichan $222,500.00 $112,500.00 $405,000.00 $298,350.00
Oak Bay $167,099.00 $83,550.00 $451,004.00 $367,454.00
Okanagan-Similkameen RD $125,000.00 $65,000.00 $180,000.00 $120,000.00
Oliver $42,000.00 $22,000.00 $61,000.00 $41,000.00
Peace River RD $52,885.00 $30,000.00 $74,709.00 $48,165.00
Penticton $380,704.00 $190,352.00 $594,853.00 $404,501.00
Port Alice $13,538.00 $6,770.00 $13,026.00 $6,381.00
Port Coquitlam $340,000.00 $170,000.00 $785,000.00 $630,000.00
Port McNeill $9,900.00 $4,950.00 $15,453.00 $10,503.00
Port Moody $254,480.00 $130,000.00 $715,000.00 $600,000.00
Prince George $667,358.00 $333,679.00 $1,678,291.00 $1,371,504.00
Prince Rupert $213,000.00 $107,000.00 $394,000.00 $293,000.00
Quesnel $152,000.00 $76,000.00 $268,660.00 $192,660.00
Radium Hot Springs $12,600.00 $6,300.00 $13,300.00 $7,000.00
Saanich $417,420.00 $208,710.00 $1,989,410.00 $1,820,000.00
Sidney $90,990.00 $47,970.00 $142,970.00 $97,000.00
Sooke $54,975.00 $36,000.00 $114,000.00 $78,000.00
Squamish $237,033.00 $121,000.00 $440,828.00 $326,548.00
Squamish-Lillooet RD $14,659.00 $7,500.00 $51,293.00 $44,888.00
Summerland $111,450.00 $55,700.00 $197,200.00 $144,300.00
Sunshine Coast RD $334,000.00 $160,096.00 $415,856.00 $255,760.00
Thompson-Nicola RD $129,150.00 $65,000.00 $251,405.00 $186,405.00
Trail $87,600.00 $43,800.00 $76,200.00 $32,450.00
Tumbler Ridge $63,923.00 $44,775.00 $133,509.00 $90,198.00
Ucluelet $38,301.00 $21,600.00 $57,395.00 $36,511.00
Vancouver $5,000,000.00 $2,500,000.00 $17,500,000.00 $15,000,000.00
Vernon $436,635.00 $220,000.00 $668,500.00 $448,500.00
Victoria $800,000.00 $400,000.00 $2,300,000.00 $1,900,000.00
View Royal $25,200.00 $13,000.00 $81,000.00 $70,000.00
Warfield $6,900.00 $3,450.00 $8,950.00 $5,500.00
Williams Lake $113,059.00 $56,530.00 $199,706.00 $143,176.00
Zeballos $5,400.00 $2,700.00 $2,700.00 -
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