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COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES
November 20, 2018
The Minutes of the City Council Workshop held on November 20, 2018 at 1:30 p.m.
in the Blaney Room at City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia
for the purpose of transacting regular City business.
0BPRESENT
Elected Officials Appointed Staff
Mayor M. Morden P. Gill, Chief Administrative Officer
Councillor J. Dueck K. Swift, General Manager of Parks, Recreation & Culture
Councillor C. Meadus F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development
Councillor G. Robson Services
Councillor R. Svendsen L. Benson, Director of Corporate Administration
Councillor A. Yousef T. Thompson, Chief Financial Officer
1BOther Staff as Required
ABSENT 2BC. Carter, Director of Planning
Councillor Duncan 3BR. MacNair, Senior Advisor, Bylaw and Licensing Services
B. Elliott, Manager of Community Planning
A. Bowden, Planner 1
Note: These Minutes are posted on the City Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca
1. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2018-603
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda of the November 20, 2018 Council Workshop Meeting be
approved as circulated.
CARRIED
2. MINUTES – Nil
3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil
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4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
4.1 Cannabis Retail Processing and Evaluation Criteria - Discussion Paper
Staff report dated November 20, 2018 recommending that Council Policy
“Cannabis Retail Store Processing and Evaluation Criteria” be forwarded to
the next Regular Council meeting for consideration of adoption.
The General Manager Public Works and Development introduced the topic.
The Director of Planning and the Senior Advisor, Bylaw and Licensing Services
gave a PowerPoint presentation providing the following:
• Background on the process to prepare a Council policy pertaining to
Cannabis Retail Store Processing and Evaluation Criteria
• Jurisdiction – Federal, Provincial, Local
• Outline of zoning regulations
• Maps outlining how zoning regulations will work
• Information on Government operated stores
• Council resolution requesting preparation of a policy and procedures
for reviewing cannabis retail store applications
• Proposed process
• Highlights of the policy
• Summary of related work items
• Staff recommendation
R/2018-604
It was moved and seconded
That Council Policy “Cannabis Retail Store Processing and Evaluation Criteria”
be forwarded to the next Regular Council meeting for consideration of
adoption.
CARRIED
4.2 Update on Alouette River Ecosystem Partnership
Staff report dated November 20, 2018 providing an overview of work done to
date in response to a notification by BC Hydro of its intention to review a water
use licence related to the Alouette-Stave-Ruskin hydroelectric system.
The General Manager Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services reviewed the
staff report.
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4.3 2018-409-RZ, Residential Infill Policy and Bylaw Introduction
Staff report dated November 20, 2018 recommending that Maple Ridge
Official Community Plan, No. 7493-2018, Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw
No. 7504-2018 and Subdivision and Development Servicing Amending Bylaw
No. 7507-2018 be forwarded to the November 27, 2018 Council Meeting for
first and second reading.
The General Manager Public Works and Development introduced the topic.
The Planner gave a PowerPoint presentation providing the following:
• Background on increasing housing choice in Maple Ridge
• Current policy on infill development
• Small lot subdivision potential
• Respecting neighbourhood context
• R-4 zoning regulations
• Staff recommendation
R/2018-605
It was moved and seconded
That Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7493-2018, Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7504-2018, and Subdivision and Development Servicing
Amending Bylaw No. 7507-2018 be forwarded to the next Council meeting
scheduled for November 27, 2018, to be considered for first and second
reading.
CARRIED
4.4 Council Procedure Bylaw Discussion
Staff report dated November 20, 2018 recommending that staff prepare a
Council Procedure Bylaw based upon input from Council.
The Director of Corporate Administration reviewed the staff report and
highlighted proposed changes to the current Council Procedure Bylaw.
R/2018-606
It was moved and seconded
That staff prepare a Council Procedure Bylaw based upon input from the
Council Workshop discussion of November 20, 2018.
CARRIED
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5. CORRESPONDENCE - Nil
5.1 Upcoming Events
November 22, 2018
7:00 p.m.
Maple Ridge Community Foundation Grants Presentation
Ceremony, the ACT Arts Centre, 11144 Haney Place, Maple
Ridge, BC
Organizer: Maple Ridge Community Foundation
November 24, 2018
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Christmas Bazaar, Golden Ears United Church, 22165 Dewdney
Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, BC
Organizer: Golden Ears United Church
November 24, 2018
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Hive Children’s Clothing Freecycle, Eric Langton
Elementary, 12138 Edge Street, Maple Ridge, BC
Organizer: The Hive Neighbourhood Centre
November 24, 2018
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
16th Annual Christmas Country Benefit Concert for Meals on
Wheels, the ACT Arts Centre, 11144 Haney Place, Maple Ridge,
BC
Organizer: Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Community Services
November 26-30, 2018
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Mamma Mia, Garibaldi Secondary Theatre, 24789 Dewdney
Trunk Road, BC
Organizer: Garibaldi Secondary School
November 28, 2018
7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
7th Annual Dignity Breakfast, South Bonson Community Centre,
10932 Barnston View Road, Pitt Meadows, BC
Organizer: The Salvation Army and Ridge Meadows Ministries
November 29, 2018
7:00 p.m.
Elvis: A Christmas Special, the ACT Arts Centre, 11144 Haney
Place, Maple Ridge, BC
Organizer: The ACT
November 30, 2018
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Operation Red Nose Kickoff, Maple Ridge Towing, 23283
McKay Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC
Organizer: KidSport Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows
6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL – Nil
7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil
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8. MAYOR’S AND COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS - Nil
9. ADJOURNMENT – 3:34 p.m.
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M. Morden, Mayor
Certified Correct
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L. Benson, Corporate Officer