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Home My WebLink About2018-11-27 Workshop Minutes.pdf City of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES November 27, 2018 The Minutes of the City Council Workshop held on November 27, 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 K. Duncan F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development Councillor C. Meadus Services Councillor G. Robson L. Benson, Director of Corporate Administration Councillor R. Svendsen T. Thompson, Chief Financial Officer Councillor A. Yousef 1BOther Staff as Required 2BC. Carter, Director of Planning 3BB. Elliott, Manager of Community Planning 4BA. Grochowich, Planner I 5BD. Boag, Director Parks & Facilities 6BF. Armstrong, Manager of Community Engagement & Relations 7BD. Pollock, Municipal Engineer 8BL. Siracusa, Director of Economic Development & Civic 9BProperties 10BK. Baird, Tourism Coordinator Note: These Minutes are posted on the City Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca Note: Councillor Duncan was not in attendance at the start of the meeting. 1. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA R/2018-607 It was moved and seconded That the agenda of the November 27, 2018 Council Workshop Meeting be approved as circulated. CARRIED Council Workshop Minutes November 27, 2018 Page 2 of 6 2. MINUTES 2.1 Minutes of the September 4, 2018 Council Workshop Meeting R/2018-608 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of September 4, 2018 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS Note: Councillor Duncan joined the meeting at 1:33 pm. 4.1 Agri-Food Hub: Maple Ridge Food Hub Implementation Plan Staff report dated November 27, 2018 recommending that the Agricultural Advisory Committee explore options to build community capacity for a food hub in Maple Ridge. A. Grochowich, Planner provided a PowerPoint presentation providing the following information: • Background • Project Timeline • What is a food hub? • Why a food hub for Maple Ridge? • Maple Ridge Food Hub Framework • Next Steps • Recommendations MAIN MOTION R/2018-609 It was moved and seconded That the Agricultural Advisory Committee, as part of its 2019 Business Plan, explores options to build community capacity for a food hub in Maple Ridge. Council Workshop Minutes November 27, 2018 Page 3 of 6 AMENDMENT TO MAIN MOTION R/2018-610 It was moved and seconded That the main motion be amended to remove the text “, as part of its 2019 Business Plan,”. AMENDMENT CARRIED Councillor Duncan - OPPOSED MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED That the Agricultural Advisory Committee explores options to build community capacity for a food hub in Maple Ridge. MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED Councillor Duncan - OPPOSED 4.2 Parks, Recreation & Culture Infrastructure Projects The Director Parks & Facilities gave a PowerPoint presentation providing the following information: • Current Projects, Timelines and Financial Models for: o Leisure Centre Upgrade o Albion Community Centre o Additional Ice Sheet o Hammond Community Centre Renovation o Whonnock Canoe and Kayak Club o Synthetic Sports Fields and Fieldhouse  Karina LeBlanc Synthetic Field  Golden Ears Synthetic Field  Telosky Stadium Synthetic Fields and Fieldhouse o MRSS Track Facility Improvements o Silver Valley Neighbourhood Gathering Places 4.3 Social Media and Communications Staff report dated November 27, 2018 providing information on the City’s social media policy and practices around managing digital interactions. The General Manager Parks, Culture and Recreation introduced the topic. The Manager of Community Engagement & Relations gave a PowerPoint presentation providing information on the City’s social media policy and the general principles of that policy. Council Workshop Minutes November 27, 2018 Page 4 of 6 The General Manager Parks, Culture and Recreation advised on the process followed in responding to e-mails to Council. 4.4 TransLink Major Road Network Expansion Staff report dated November 27, 2018 providing information on the expansion of the major road network within Maple Ridge. The General Manager Public Works and Development introduced the topic. The Municipal Engineer gave a PowerPoint Presentation providing the following: • Explanation of the Major Road Network (MRN) and its purpose • Information on the expansion of MRN and a map outlining the overall network throughout the region as well as the proposed improvements in Maple Ridge 4.5 Grant-in-Lieu of Property Tax Payment The Chief Financial Officer advised on the grant-in-lieu of the property tax payment from the Province. 4.6 Maple Ridge Ale Trail Initiative Staff report dated November 27, 2018 providing information on the City of Maple Ridge’s participation in the Ale Trail Program. The Tourism Coordinator gave a PowerPoint presentation providing the following information: • Background on the ale trail initiative • Benefits to the economy resulting from the beer industry • Local benefits which will result from participation in the Ale Trail Program • Sample Visitor Itinerary • Opportunities for Maple Ridge • Video showcasing the Ale Trail Initiative in Port Moody Council Workshop Minutes November 27, 2018 Page 5 of 6 5. CORRESPONDENCE 5.1 Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) – Notification of Executive Vacancies Correspondence dated November 19, 2018 from UBCM Executive notifying members of Executive vacancies and outlining the process to be followed for filling vacancies. R/2018-611 It was moved and seconded That Councillor Yousef’s application for Director at Large for UBCM be supported. CARRIED 5.2 Ministry of Citizen’s Services – 2018 Grant-in-Lieu of Property Tax Payment Correspondence dated November 8, 2018 from Jinny Jogindera Sims, Minister, Ministry of Citizens’ Services advising the City of Maple Ridge on the issuance of the 2018 grant-in-lieu of property tax payment R/2018-612 It was moved and seconded That correspondence dated November 8, 2018 from Jinny Jogindera Sims, Minister, Ministry of Citizens’ Services on the issuance of the 2018 grant-in- lieu of property tax payment be received into the record and that no further action be taken. CARRIED 5.2 Upcoming Events December 1, 2018 4:00 to 6:00 pm Parade: 6:00 pm Christmas in the Park and the Santa Claus Parade, 224 Street, Maple Ridge BC Organizer: Maple Ridge Christmas Festival Society December 10, 2018 3:00 to 6:00 pm Alouette Addictions Christmas Open House, #106, 22838 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge, BC Organizer: Alouette Addictions December 17, 2018 Train arrives 7:30 pm Event: 7:45 to 8:15 pm CP Holiday Train, Port Haney, Maple Ridge, BC Organizer: Friends in Need Food Bank December 24, 2018 6:00 to 9:00 pm Christmas Haven, The Act Arts Centre, 11144 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC Organizer: Christmas Haven Committee Council Workshop Minutes November 27, 2018 Page 6 of 6 6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL – Nil 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT - Nil 8. ADJOURNMENT - 3:56 p.m. _______________________________ M. Morden, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ L. Benson, Corporate Officer