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COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES
October 8, 2019
The Minutes of the City Council Workshop held on October 8, 2019 at 2:20 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 K. Duncan
Councillor C. Meadus
Councillor G. Robson
Councillor R. Svendsen
Councillor A. Yousef
Appointed Staff
K. Swift, Acting Chief Administrative Officer
D. Boag, Acting General Manager Parks, Recreation & Culture
C. Carter, General Manager Planning & Development Services
J. Storey, Acting General Manager Engineering Services
L. Benson, Director of Corporate Administration
T. Thompson, Chief Financial Officer
S. Nichols, Deputy Corporate Officer
Other Staff as Required
M. Orsetti, Manager of Bylaw & Licensing Services
R. Stott, Environmental Planner 2
P. Irani, Manager of Transportation
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/2019-573
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda of the October 8, 2019 Council Workshop Meeting be
amended to add Item 7.1 2019 Federal Candidate Questions and to renumber
agenda items to accommodate the arrival of TransLink representatives; and
further
That the agenda as amended be approved.
CARRIED
2. MINUTES – Nil
3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil
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4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
Note: Items 4.2 and 4.3 have been renumbered to 4.1 and 4.2. Item 4.1 has been
renumbered to 4.3.
4.1 Update on Maple Ridge Tree Bylaw Survey and Process
Staff report dated October 8, 2019 recommending that the Tree Bylaw Survey
and Process be endorsed.
The General Manager of Planning and Development Services introduced the
topic and provided background information on the item.
The Environmental Planner reviewed tree bylaw feedback received from
stakeholders and sections of the proposed survey.
R/2019-575
It was moved and seconded
That the Tree Bylaw Survey as attached to the staff report titled "Update on
Maple Ridge Tree Bylaw Survey and Process" dated October 8, 2019 be
amended to include only questions 1, 2, 4, and the first sentence of question
10 up to the word “process”; and,
That a question be added that is directed to professional contractors relative to
their experience with other municipality’s permit process.
CARRIED
Councillor Duncan – OPPOSED
4.2 Department Update – Bylaw and Licencing
The Manager of Bylaw and Licencing Services introduced Chad Cowles, Bylaw
Compliance Officer Community Safety Patrol to Council. Mr. Cowles provided a
brief background on himself and his experience in the role. Ms. Orsetti provided
a presentation on Bylaw and Licencing Services and responded to questions
from Council.
4.3 Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Area Transport Plan
Staff report dated October 8, 2019 recommending that the Maple Ridge-Pitt
Meadows Area Transport Plan be endorsed.
The Manager of Transportation introduced Sarah Ross, Director, System
Planning, TransLink and Matt Craig, Senior Planning Manager, TransLink.
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Ms. Ross introduced Adam Lougheed, Planner and Brian Soland, Senior
Transportation Manager and gave a presentation on the TransLink Maple
Ridge-Pitt Meadows Area Transport Plan. She noted that the City of Pitt
Meadows has endorsed the plan and outlined the timeline for moving forward.
She advised that the rapid bus launch is scheduled for January 6, 2020,
Note: Councillor Svendsen left the meeting at 4:20 p.m. and did not return.
Staff was given direction to work further with TransLink to address questions
and concerns raised by Council and to invite TransLink to a future meeting.
4.4 Business, Industrial and Farm Property Tax Property Tax Comparisons
Staff presentation and report dated October 8, 2019 providing information and
comparisons on Business, Industrial and Farm property tax rates.
The Chief Financial Officer gave a presentation and responded to questions of
Council.
Staff was requested to set up a meeting with BC Assessment relative to the mill
property prior to business planning.
5. CORRESPONDENCE – Nil
6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL – Nil
7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT
7.1 2019 Federal Candidate Questions
The Mayor presented the topic areas covered by the draft list of questions for
the federal candidates to get commitments on the goals and priorities of
Council and the strategic plan.
R/2019-576
It was moved and seconded
That the Mayor be authorized to work with staff to finalize the questions from
Council to the candidates of the federal election; and,
That the final list of questions be circulated to Council for review prior to being
sent.
CARRIED
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8. ADJOURNMENT – 5:26 p.m.
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M. Morden, Mayor
Certified Correct
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L. Benson, Corporate Officer