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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 Fraser Room at the Maple Ridge Public Library, 22470 Dewdney
Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
COMMIITEEMEMBERSPRESENT
Manfred Wuensche, Chair
Joylene MacBurnie, Co Vice-Chair
Kevin Priebe, Co Vice-Chair
Councillor Al Hogarth
Teresa Daniels
Randy Wagner
Patricia Palomino
Thelma Boudreau
Julie Lewis
GUESTS
Sandra Baker
STAFFPRESENT
Petra Frederick
Tracy Camire
REGRETS/ABSENT
Brenda Brown
Councillor Bruce Bell
Theresa Whyte
Kathy Marshall
Gillian Small
Susa van der Heever
1. Call to Order and Introductions
Ministry of Children and Family Development
Community at Large, Maple Ridge
Community At Large, Maple Ridge
Council Liaison, District of Maple Ridge
Community at Large, Pitt Meadows
Community at Large, Maple Ridge
Community at Large, Maple Ridge
Community at Large, Pitt Meadows
Fraser Health Authority
Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Recreation Coordinator
Committee Clerk
Community Living BC
Council Liaison, City of Pitt Meadows
Community at Large, Maple Ridge
School Board Chair, School District No. 42
Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living
Community at Large, Maple Ridge
There being a quorum present, the Staff Liaison called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
Please note that Julie Lewis joined the meeting at 5:07 p.m.
2. Adoption of the Agenda
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R12-011
3.
R12-012
It was moved and seconded
That the Agenda dated March 15, 2012 be adopted with the following amendments:
• Remove Item 4.2 Accessible Pedestrian Activated Cross Walk
CARRIED
Minutes of the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Committee on Accessibility Issues Regular
Meeting
It was moved and seconded
That the Minutes of the February 16, 2012 Regular Meeting be adopted.
CARRIED
4. Delegations and Presentations
4.1 Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Sandra Baker, Registered Audiologist and Hearing Instrument Practitioner gave a
presentation on the services that the Western Institute for the Dead and Hard of
Hearing offer to those with hearing impairments and reviewed the statistics of
hearing impairments with the Committee.
Please note that Sandra Baker left the meeting at 7:45 p.m.5:45 p.m.
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5. Unfinished & New Business
R12-007
R12-013
Amendment
5.1 Downtown Accessible Parking
Petra Frederick provided an update on the Downtown Accessible Parking and advised
that after a discussion with the Engineering Department it has been determined that
they are not going to be working on a parking study.
It was moved and seconded
That a recommendation be forwarded to Council that the amount of accessible stalls
not be reduced until staff have had the opportunity to complete their parking study
for the downtown core.
It was moved and seconded
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That the resolution be amended to change the following text "their" to "a" and
include the text "including the specifications of applications of accessible spots".
CARRIED
MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED
5.2 Annual Accessibility Awards
Petra Frederick provided an update on the Annual Accessibility Awards and distributed the
nomination form to the committee members. Ms. Frederick advised that she will
tentatively book the awards for Monday, June 3rd.
It was recommended on the nomination form that the words "by eliminating architectural
barriers that impede participation" be added after "environment".
6. Committee Reports
6.1 Curb Cuts & Bus Stop Pads
Petra Frederick advised that the 2011-2012 Curb Cuts and Bus Stop Pads
spreadsheet has been included in the agenda package and encouraged the sub-
committee to communicate with each other on the status of these items along with a
top ten list for 2012.
6.2 Annual Accessibility Awards
Petra Frederick advised that the planning for the Annual Accessibility Awards is under
way.
6.3 Displays & Presentations
Petra Frederick advised that the Committee should be planning their presentation to
Council.
The committee agreed to make a presentation at a May Council meeting. The
Committee discussed having an information table at the Home Show. Councillor
Hogarth noted that the nomination form should be available for the Home Show.
6.4 Rick Hansen Planning Committee Update
Petra Frederick provided an update on the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Celebration
that will take place over two days in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows and noted that
the planning is going well. Ms. Frederick advised that there will be opportunities for
information on the committee to be on display at both events.
The Committee discussed creating a banner for the Committee.
ACTION ITEM: Staff to work with Kevin Priebe, the communications
department along with the Strategic Economic Initiatives on
ideas for a committee banner.
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6.5 Snow Angels Committee Update
Petra Frederick provided an update on the Snow Angels program ..
7. Roundtable
Petra Frederick confirmed that there are approximately 40 Universal Design Guidelines
books left and noted that there have not been any updates made to the book as two grant
applications have been denied.
Councillor Hogarth reported on the changes that have been made in the parking lot located
behind the Haney Place Mall on Selkirk Road in particular the sidewalk that has been
established. Councillor Hogarth noted that a planter box has been placed at the end of the
sidewalk and there are no drop curbs.
The Curb Cuts and Bus Stop Pads sub-committee agreed to make this a priority at their next
meeting.
Patricia Palomino reported on the limited access to bus stops located on Dewdney Trunk
Road and Laity Street from 212th Street as there are no lanes or cuts in between the houses.
Kevin Priebe requested that members send some words and pictures reflecting accessibility
within both communities to be added to the Accessibility Awards nomination form.
Julie Lewis reported on the lack of traffic calming on 224th Street.
Councillor Hogarth provided an update on some of the changes that are expected to take
place in the downtown co re with regards to traffic calming on 224th Street.
8. Correspondence
8.1 BC Ferries -Accessibility at BC Ferries
9.
10.
Next Meeting -
Agenda Deadline:
Adjournment -
Chairperson
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
7:00 p.m.
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