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COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES
June 23, 2020
The Minutes of the City Council Workshop held on June 23, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. as an
online virtual meeting hosted 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
A. Horsman, Chief Administrative Officer
D. Boag, General Manager Parks, Recreation & Culture
C. Carter, General Manager Planning & Development Services
C. Crabtree, Acting General Manager Corporate Services
D. Pollock, General Manager Engineering Services
T. Thompson, Chief Financial Officer
S. Nichols, Corporate Officer
Other Staff as Required
F. Armstrong, Manager of Corporate Communications
C. Goddard, Director of Planning
A. Grochowich, Planner
L. Zosiak, Manager of Community Planning
Note: These Minutes are posted on the City Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca
Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Council members participated electronically.
Mayor Morden chaired the meeting from Council Chambers.
1. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2020-270
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda of the June 23, 2020 Council Workshop Meeting be amended
by adding the following to Item 8 Notice of Closed Council Meeting:
Section 90(1)(j) Information that is prohibited, or information that if it were
presented in a document would be prohibited, from
disclosure under section 21 of the Freedom of Information
and Protection of Privacy Act; and further,
That the agenda be approved as amended.
CARRIED
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2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
2.1 Minutes of the June 9, 2020 Council Workshop Meeting
R/2020-271
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of June 9, 2020 be adopted
as circulated.
CARRIED
3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil
4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
4.1 Draft Corporate Communication & Community Engagement Policy
Staff report dated June 23, 2020 recommending that feedback received on the
draft “Corporate Communication & Community Engagement Policy” be
incorporated into the document for consideration at a future Council meeting.
The Manager of Corporate Communications spoke to the staff report, providing
background on the current policy and proposed amendments. Staff responded
to questions from Council.
Note: Councillor Meadus left the meeting at 11:12 a.m. and returned at 11:40 a.m.
during comments from Council.
Note: Councillor Yousef left the meeting at 11:51 a.m. and returned at 11:55 a.m.
during comments from Council.
R/2020-272
Moved and seconded
That feedback received on the draft “Corporate Communications & Community
Engagement” policy be incorporated for further consideration and adoption at
a future Regular Council Meeting.
CARRIED
4.2 Supportive Recovery Housing: Draft Zoning Bylaw Amendments
Staff report dated June 23, 2020 recommending that a Zone Amending Bylaw
be prepared to permit supportive recovery homes.
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The Manager of Community Planning provided a brief background and
introduction on the item. The Planner provided a detailed presentation and
staff responded to questions from Council.
4.2.1
R/2020-273
Moved and seconded
That staff prepare a Zone Amending Bylaw to permit supportive recovery homes
as outlined in the staff report titled “Supportive Recovery Housing: Draft Zoning
Bylaw Amendments” and including comments received by Council.
CARRIED
4.2.2
R/2020-274
Moved and seconded
That the recovery homes Zone Amending Bylaw be expanded to include seniors
and persons with disabilities, and mental health residences as a density bonus
subject to the Housing Agreement.
CARRIED
Councillor Duncan, Councillor Robson, Councillor Yousef – OPPOSED
5. CORRESPONDENCE – Nil
6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL – Nil
7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil
8. NOTICE OF CLOSED COUNCIL MEETING
R/2020-275
Moved and seconded
That the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to Sections 90 (1) and 90
(2) of the Community Charter as the subject matter being considered relates to
the following:
Section 90(1)(a) Personal information about an identifiable individual who
holds a position as an officer, employee or agent of the
municipality or another position appointed by the
municipality.
Section 90(1)(c) Labour relations or employee negotiations.
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Section 90(1)(e) The disposition of land or improvements, if the council
considers that disclosure might reasonably be expected to
harm the interests of the municipality.
Section 90(1)(i) The receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client
privilege, including communications necessary for that
purpose.
Section 90(1)(j) Information that is prohibited, or information that if it were
presented in a document would be prohibited, from
disclosure under section 21 of the Freedom of Information
and Protection of Privacy Act.
Section 90(2)(b) The consideration of information received and held in
confidence relating to negotiations between the municipality
and a provincial government.
Any other matter that may be brought before the Council that meets the
requirements for a meeting closed to the public pursuant to Sections 90 (1)
and 90 (2) of the Community Charter or Freedom of Information and Protection
of Privacy Act.
CARRIED
Councillor Duncan – OPPOSED
9. ADJOURNMENT – 1:32 p.m.
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M. Morden, Mayor
Certified Correct
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S. Nichols, Corporate Officer