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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMACAI 2010-05-20 minutes.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge and the City of Pitt Meadows MAPLE RIDGE/PITT MEADOWS MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility Issues, held in the Blaney Room at the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Greg Turnbull, Chair Manfred Wuensche, Vice-Chair Councillor Al Hogarth Councillor Bruce Bell Joylene MacBurnie Thelma Boudreau Maria Kovacs Danielle Foulds John Kanjer John Ricketts Lois Rougeau Kathy Doull STAFF PRESENT Amelia Bowden Shelley Jorde Tracy Camire REGRETS/ABSENT Lisa McMurray Soheila Ghodsieh Mike Huber Kimberly Hoffman Gillian Small 1. Call to Order and Introductions Community At Large, District of Maple Ridge Ministry of Children and Family Development Council Liaison, District of Maple Ridge Council Liaison, City of Pitt Meadows Community at Large, Maple Ridge Community at Large, Pitt Meadows Community at Large, Pitt Meadows Community at Large, District of Maple Ridge Community at Large, District of Maple Ridge Community at Large, Maple Ridge Ministry of Housing & Social Development Fraser Health Authority Recreation Access Coordinator Recreation Manager -Community Connections Committee Clerk Fraser Health, Mental Health & Addictions Community Living BC School Trustee, School District No. 42 Community at Large, Maple Ridge Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living There being a quorum present, the Chair called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. 2. Adoption of the Agenda R10-012 It was moved and seconded Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility Issues Page 1 of5 Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Committee on Accessibility issues May 20, 2010 That the Agenda dated May 20, 2010 be adopted with the following amendments; • Defer Items 4.1 and 4.2 to the June meeting • Add Item 5.3 Committees of Council Policy -feedback and comments CARRIED 3. Minutes of the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Committee on Accessibility Issues Regular Meeting R10-013 It was moved and seconded That the Minutes of the April 15, 2010 Regular Meeting be adopted with the following amendments; Please note that Lois Rougeau joined the meeting at 6:00 p.m. CARRIED 4. Delegations and Presentations 4.1 Update on Accessible Design Considerations in Pitt Meadows -Dave Bruce, Building Inspector -City of Pitt Meadows -deferred to June 4.2 SAFER Homes Update -Stephen Cote-Rolvink -District of Maple Ridge -defer to June 4.3 Age Friendly Cities Forum Recommendations -Amelia Bowden and Shelley Jorde - Parks and Leisure Amelia Bowden provided an update on the Age Friendly Cities Forum and reviewed the timeline and background for how the Age Friendly Cities Steering Committee was established. Ms. Bowden then reviewed the goals and objectives that were included in the final report that addresses the diverse needs and abilities of ou r citizens. Ms. Bowden also noted that the steering Committee needs to seek greater clarity on age related barriers and explore opportunities for new partnerships. Amelia Bowden advised the Committee that a grant application was completed for an outdoor Gym at Hoffman Park. Shelley Jorde provided some further information on how the Age Friendly Cities Forum committee was formed. Ms. Jorde noted that because the Age Friendly Cities Steering Committee went through this process and it allowed us to apply for 2nd phase funding for the outdoor or green gym at Hoffman Park, however that application was denied. Shelley Jorde recommended that MACAI make a presentation to the Senior's Network. Councillor Hogarth advised the Committee that the Senior's Network does not currently have council representation and noted that this should be explored further. Shelley Jorde noted that it would be beneficial to have a voice from this (MACAI) committee at the Senior's Network table. Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Committee on Accessibility issues Page 2 of 5 ) Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Committee on Accessibility Issues May 20, 2010 R10-014 The Committee then discussed the process for following up on recommendations that come from MACAI and those that go forward to Council and who would be responsible for making changes. Shelley Jorde advised the Committee that there are 35 networks that sit at the Senior's Network Table that deal with seniors issues (some are businesses). Amelia Bowden suggested that Greg Turnbull attend the next Seniors Network meeting and talk about what MACAI is focusing on and how that relates to Age Friendly Initiatives. The Committee then discussed the timing of audible signals and decided that the audible signals should be activated to coincide with the visual signals at intersections. ACTION ITEM: Staff to talk to the Engineering Department to find out if the audible and visual signals are in sync. It was moved and seconded That staff prepare a report requesting council to explore the opportunity of having council representatives on the Seniors Network. And that staff explore the benefits of having a MACAI representative on the Seniors Network and report back to MACAI with their findings. CARRIED Please note that item 6.3.1 was dealt with prior to Item 5.1-5.3 and Item 6.1 and 6.2 5. Unfinished & New Business 5.1 BC Disability Games Legacy Fund Update 5.2 Accessibility Issues at South Bonson and Harris Landing 5.3 Committees of Council Policy -feedback and comments The Committee Clerk asked the Committee members to review the Committees of Council Policy report and provide feedback via email. The Committee Clerk also noted that this report will be forwarded on to the City of Pitt Meadows council. 6. Committee Reports 6.1 6.2 6.3 Universal Design Guideline for Outdoor Spaces (UDGOS) Inventory Update -deferred to June Bus Stop Top 20 Status -deferred to June Curb Cuts Update John Ricketts advised the Committee that the sub-committee (John Ricketts, John Kanjer and Amelia Bowden) met with the contractor for the Downtown Rehabilitation Project to review the different types of join finishes; sawcut and trowel to see which one would be better suited for this project. Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Committee on Accessibility Issues Page 3 of 5 Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Committee on Accessibility Issues May 20, 2010 Ri0-015 The Committee discussed the two options and looked at examples of each type of joint. John Ricketts advised the Committee that after seeing examples of both joints he would like the Committee to reconsider it's previous decision to recommend that the sawcutjoints would be the most accessible solution for this project. John Ricketts reviewed the process of using the narrow trowel with the Committee and noted that if the sawcut joint is used the contractor would have to complete a wet cut and then the next day there would be a lot of clean up and noise which raises concerns from the contractor's perspective. Amelia Bowden noted that the end result of both joints is very similar and you wouldn't be able to tell the difference. It was moved and seconded That staff report to the Engineering Department that narrow trowel cuts, as indicated by the contractor, be used for the Downtown Rehabilitation Project. CARRIED Councillor Hogarth -opposed 6.4 Accessibility Awards Ri0-016 Danielle Foulds advised the Committee that she understands the deadline for nominations has passed for the Accessibility Awards however she would like to nominate Waves Coffee in Maple Ridge for their phenomenal customer service. Shelley Jorde requested that the sub-committee consider the Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living's new building under the category of Architectural Design. Amelia Bowden advised the Committee that the sub committee had 3 or 4 members that met on Tuesday, May 18th to review all the nomination and it would have been helpful to have all the information when that deliberating took place. Lois Rougeau reviewed the nominations with the Committee. It was moved and seconded That the current Accessibility Award winners be accepted and if there are any additions that the sub committee can make the final decision on who the recipients of the additional awards would be. CARRIED Please note that Manfred Wuensche left the meeting at 6:50p.m. Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Committee on Accessibility Issues Page 4 of 5 ) Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Committee on Accessibility Issues May 20, 2010 7. 8. 9. Please note that the Committee dealt with Item 5.1-5.3 and Items 6.1 and 6.2 and that all remaining items be deferred to the next meeting. Correspondence Next Meeting -Thursday, June 17, 2010 5:00 p.m., Blaney Room, Maple Ridge Municipal Hall Agenda Deadline: Wednesday, June 2, 2010 Adjournment -7:01p.m. Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Committee on Accessibility Issues Page 5 of5