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COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES
June 11, 2019
The Minutes of the City Council Workshop held on June 11, 2019 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.
PRESENT
Elected Officials
Mayor M. Morden
Councillor J. Dueck
Councillor C. Meadus
Councillor G. Robson
Councillor R. Svendsen
Councillor A. Yousef
ABSENT
Councillor Duncan
Appointed Staff
K. Swift, Acting Chief Administrative Officer
C. Carter, General Manager Planning & Development Services
D. Pollock, General Manager Engineering Services
D. Pope, Acting General Manager Parks, Recreation & Culture
L. Benson, Director of Corporate Administration
Other Staff as Required
C. Goddard, Director of Planning
C. Nolan, Corporate Controller
J. Dingwall, Manager Utility Engineering
S. Cote-Rolvink, Chief Building Officer
B. Elliott, Manager of Community Planning
A. Grochowich, Planner 1
Note: These Minutes are posted on the City Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca
Video of the meeting is posted at media.mapleridge.ca/Mediasite/Showcase
1. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2019-342
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda of the June11, 2019 Council Workshop Meeting be approved
as circulated.
CARRIED
2. MINUTES
2.1 Minutes of the June 4, 2019 Council Workshop Meeting
R/2019-343
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of June 4, 2019 be
adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
Council Workshop Minutes
June 11, 2019
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3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil
4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
4.1 Integrated Stormwater Management Plans
Presentation by Glen Shkurhan, Urban Systems Limited
Staff report dated June 11, 2019 providing information on the scope of
Integrated Stormwater Management Plans (ISMPs) as well as work completed
to date and next steps.
Council requested that a financial framework be provided as part of the
Integrated Stormwater Plans process.
R/2019-344
It was moved and seconded
That the staff report dated June 11, 2019 titled “Integrated Stormwater
Management Plans” be received into the record.
CARRIED
4.2 Building Department Update
The Chief Building Official gave a presentation on Permit and Inspection
Services. He provided data on work volumes and construction values, the
application process, legislative changes, client expectations, customer
resources and online services.
4.3 Agri-Food Hub: Update
Staff report dated June 11, 2019 providing an update on the work done to-
date on building community capacity for a Maple Ridge Food Hub.
A. Grochowich, Planner provided a presentation.
R/2019-345
It was moved and seconded
That that staff report dated June11, 2019 titled “Agri-Food Hub: Update” be
received into the record.
CARRIED
Council Workshop Minutes
June 11, 2019
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4.4 Backyard Hens: Options Report
Staff report dated June 11, 2019 recommending the preparation of a report
with the pilot program process to permit the keeping of backyard hens in
residential areas of Maple Ridge.
R/2019-346
It was moved and seconded
That item 4.4 Backyard Hens: Options Report be deferred to the next Council
Workshop Meeting.
CARRIED
4.5 Pitt Meadows Airport (YPK) – Bylaw Revisions
Staff report dated June 11, 2019 recommending that revisions to the Pitt
Meadows Airport (YPK) bylaw be approved.
4.5.1
R/2019-347
It was moved and seconded
That the bylaw revisions as contained within the February 26, 2019 letter
authored by the Pitt Meadows Airport (YPK) and sent to the City of Maple Ridge
be approved.
DEFEATED
Mayor Morden, Councillor Dueck, Councillor Meadus, Councillor Yousef,
Councillor Svendsen, Councillor Robson - OPPOSED
4.5.2
R/2019-348
It was moved and seconded
That the Chief Administrative Officer continue to perform in an advisory role to
the General Manager of the Pitt Meadows Regional Airport.
CARRIED
4.6 Award of Contract, Garibaldi Secondary School Sports Court Renovation
Staff report dated June 11, 2019 recommending that the June 11, 2019
Council Workshop report titled “Award of Contract, Garibaldi Secondary School
Sports Court Renovation” be forwarded to the next Council meeting.
Council Workshop Minutes
June 11, 2019
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R/2019-349
It was moved and seconded
That the attachment to the June 11, 2019 Council Workshop report titled
“Award of Contract, Garibaldi Secondary School Sports Court Renovation" be
forwarded to the next Council Meeting.
CARRIED
5. CORRESPONDENCE
5.1 City of Victoria – Provincial Support of Libraries
Letter dated May 29, 2019 from Lisa Helps, Mayor, City of Victoria requesting
support from BC municipalities regarding a resolution to restore Provincial
support for libraries.
R/2019-350
It was moved and seconded
That the Mayor be authorized to write a letter of support to the Mayor and
Council of the City of Victoria in response to a request for the Provincial
Government to restore support for libraries.
CARRIED
5.2 Upcoming Events
Upcoming events were discussed.
6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL – Nil
7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil
8. ADJOURNMENT - 4:58 p.m.
_______________________________
M. Morden, Mayor
Certified Correct
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L. Benson, Corporate Officer