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City of Maple Ridge
COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES
April 16, 2019
The minutes of the meeting held on April 16, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. in Blaney Room of City
Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC for the purpose of transacting regular City
business.
PRESENT
Elected Officials
Mayor M. Morden
Councillor J. Dueck
Councillor Duncan
Councillor C. Meadus
Councillor G. Robson
Councillor R. Svendsen
Councillor A. Yousef
Appointed Staff
K. Swift, Acting Chief Administrative Officer
F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works & Development
Services
D. Boag, Acting General Manager Parks, Recreation & Culture
L. Benson, Director of Corporate Administration
Other Staff as Required
C. Crabtree, Chief Information Officer
S. Cote-Rolvink, Chief Building Official
T. Thompson, Chief Financial Officer
C. Carter, Director of Planning
B. Elliott, Manager of Community Planning
A. Bowden, Planner 1, Community Planning
B. Livingstone, Business Retention and Expansion Officer
D. Pollock, Municipal Engineer
Note: These Minutes are posted on the City website at mapleridge.ca/AgendaCenter/
Video of the meeting is posted at http://media.mapleridge.ca/Mediasite/Showcase
1. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2019-229
It was moved and seconded
That the April 16, 2019 Council Workshop Agenda be approved as circulated.
CARRIED
2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
2.1 Minutes of the April 2, 2019 and April 9, 2019 Council Workshop Meetings
R/2019-230
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the April 2, 2019 and April 9, 2019 Council Workshop
Meetings be adopted.
CARRIED
Council Workshop Minutes
April 16, 2019
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3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL
4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
4.1 Open Government Portal Development Tracking – Presentation
C. Crabtree, Chief Information Officer, provided Council with a demonstration of
several of the City’s Open Government Portal tools for the public, highlighting the
context-specific enhancements that will be launched later this year. This included
enhancements to the Development Tracking tool, introduction of a Hand Holder
wizard application for making applications, and the addition of building
inspections to the What’s Happening Around Me app. Building permit history is
also now available, along with the Building Department’s daily inspection schedule
available to the public. She noted that the ability for citizens to book their own
inspections online will be coming soon. She answered questions from Council.
4.2 Commercial and Industrial Strategy – Employment Lands Update
Staff report dated April 16, 2019 providing information on Commercial and
Industrial Strategy – Employment Lands Update.
A. Bowden provided a presentation. In response to questions from Council, B. Elliott,
B. Livingstone and D. Pollock provided additional information. Council provided
feedback on the strategy.
Note: Councillor Robson left the meeting at 3:10 and returned at 3:12 during the verbal
update.
4.3 Employment Land Use Suitability Assessment: Yennadon Lands
Staff report dated April 16, 2019 recommending that the report titled “Employment
Land Use Suitability Assessment: Yennadon Lands” be forwarded to the next Council
Meeting.
B. Elliott provided a presentation and responded to questions from Council. Mayor
and Council provided feedback on the proposed redesignation process and
consultation strategy.
Note: Councillor Duncan left the meeting at 4:03 and returned at 4:07 during the
presentation.
Council Workshop Minutes
April 16, 2019
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R/2019-231
It was moved and seconded
That the April 16, 2019 Council Workshop report titled “Employment Land Use
Suitability Assessment: Yennadon Lands" be referred back to staff for further work.
5. CORRESPONDENCE
5.1 Upcoming Events
6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT
8. ADJOURNMENT – 4:19 p.m.
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M. Morden, Mayor
Certified Correct
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L. Benson, Corporate Officer