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COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES
July 28, 2020
The Minutes of the City Council Workshop held on July 28, 2020 at 11:00 a.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
A. Horsman, Chief Administrative Officer
D. Boag, General Manager Parks, Recreation & Culture
C. Crabtree, Acting General Manager Corporate Services
C. Goddard, Acting General Manager Planning & Development
Services
D. Pollock, General Manager Engineering Services
T. Thompson, Chief Financial Officer
S. Nichols, Corporate Officer
Other Staff as Required
C. Goddard, Director of Planning
K. Gowan, Planner 1
A. Grochowich, Planner 2
J. Mickleborough, Director of Engineering
D. Olivieri, Research Technician
J. Storey, Director of Engineering Operations
M. Vogel, Computer Support Specialist
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.
Councillor Duncan was absent at the start of the meeting.
1. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2020-315
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda of the July 21, 2020 Council Workshop Meeting be approved
as circulated.
CARRIED
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2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
2.1 Minutes of the July 14, 2020 Council Workshop Meeting
R/2020-316
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of July 14, 2020 be adopted
as circulated.
CARRIED
3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil
Note: Councillor Duncan entered the meeting at 11:02 a.m.
4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
4.1 Watercourse Debris Removal Policy No. 9.15
Staff report dated July 28, 2020 recommending that Watercourse Debris
Removal Policy No. 9.15 be forwarded to a future Council Meeting for
consideration.
The Director of Operations spoke to the staff report and staff responded to
questions from Council.
R/2020-317
Moved and seconded
That the Watercourse Debris Removal Policy be received and referred back to
staff to incorporate comments received at the July 28, 2020 Council Workshop
Meeting, and to bring forward for Council consideration.
CARRIED
4.2 Home Based Business Regulation Update
Staff report dated July 28, 2020 providing an overview of the Home Occupation
Regulation expansion.
The Manager of Community Planning introduced the item and K. Gowan,
Planner 1, who provided a detailed presentation. Staff responded to questions
from Council.
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4.3 Council Workplan Matrix Update
Staff report dated July 28, 2020 recommending that the Council Workplan
Matrix be endorsed.
The Acting General Manager of Corporate Support introduced D. Olivieri who
spoke to the staff report and next steps. Staff responded to questions from
Council.
R/2020-318
Moved and seconded
That the Council Workplan Matrix dated July 28, 2020 be endorsed.
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/2020-319
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)(b) Personal information about an identifiable individual who is
being considered for a municipal honour.
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.
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
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ADJOURNMENT – 12:22 p.m.
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M. Morden, Mayor
Certified Correct
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S. Nichols, Corporate Officer