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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-01-22 Workshop Minutes approved.docx.pdf City of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES January 22, 2019 The Minutes of the City Council Workshop held on January 22, 2019 at 3:28 p.m. in the Blaney Room at City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia for the purpose of transacting regular City business. PRESENT Elected Officials Appointed Staff Mayor M. Morden P. Gill, Chief Administrative Officer Councillor J. Dueck K. Swift, General Manager of Parks, Recreation & Culture Councillor Duncan F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works & Development Councillor C. Meadus Services Councillor G. Robson L. Benson, Director of Corporate Administration Councillor R. Svendsen Councillor A. Yousef Other Staff as Required L. Siracusa, Director of Economic Development & Civic Properties D. Pollock, Municipal Engineer B. Elliott, Manager of Community Planning Note: These Minutes are posted on the City Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca 1. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA R/2019-015 It was moved and seconded That the January 22, 2019 Council Workshop meeting be amended with the addition of Item 5.2 Nomination for Membership on Metro Vancouver’s Agricultural Advisory Committee; and, That the agenda as amended be adopted. CARRIED 2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - Nil 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL- Nil Council Workshop Agenda January 22, 2019 Page 2 of 3 Doc#2170239 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS 4.1 Albion Flats Area Planning Process Background and Next Steps Staff report dated January 22, 2019 providing information on the Albion Flats Area Planning Process Background and Next Steps. The Manager of Community Planning gave a PowerPoint presentation including the following information:  introduction  Albion Flats Background  Albion Flats Characteristics  ALR and City land designations  OCP special study area – 2006  recent Council directions  history of Land Use Concepts and Facilities Plans from 1999 - 2002  2010 Albion Flats Charrette Concepts and 2011 Concept Plan  previous ALC decisions and discussions  drainage and stream flow review, rainwater considerations, agricultural drainage criteria and environmental considerations  tasks in progress and next steps The Municipal Engineer spoke to the drainage challenges in the area. He spoke to some of the strategies that have and could be done to improve agricultural productivity and fish habitat. Mayor and Council provided feedback, input and direction with regard to the next steps. R/2019-016 It was moved and seconded That the report titled Albion Flats Area Planning Process Background and Next Steps and dated January 22, 2018, be received for information. CARRIED 5. CORRESPONDENCE- Nil 5.1 Upcoming Events January 23, 2019 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Hometown Heroes Night, MRSS (21911 122 Ave) Meadowridge Sports Heroes Society January 24, 2019 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fraser River All Nations Aboriginal Society Open House #202 – 19141 Ford Road, Pitt Meadows Council Workshop Agenda January 22, 2019 Page 3 of 3 Doc#2170239 5.2 Nomination for Membership on Metro Vancouver’s Agricultural Advisory Committee R/2019-017 It was moved and seconded That the Agricultural Advisory Committee be authorized to select a non-Council committee member to sit on Metro Vancouver Regional District’s Agricultural Advisory Committee for a four-year term starting in 2019. CARRIED 6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL- Nil 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT- Nil 8. ADJOURNMENT - 4:42 pm _______________________________ M. Morden, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ L. Benson, Corporate Officer