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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, 224 70 Dewdney
Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Kevin Priebe, Chair
Councillor Al Hogarth
Gillian Small
Kathy Marshall
Julie Lewis
Thelma Boudreau
Theresa Whyte
STAFF PRESENT
Petra Frederick
Tracy Camire
REGRETS/ABSENT
Joylene MacBurnie, Vice-Chair
Councillor Bruce Bell
Susa van der Heever
Teresa Daniels
Randy Wagner
Patricia Palomino
Brenda Brown
Mike Murray
1. Call to Order and Introductions
Community At Large, Maple Ridge
Council Liaison, District of Maple Ridge
Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living
School Board Trustee, School District No. 42
Fraser Health Authority
Community at Large, Pitt Meadows
Community at Large, Maple Ridge
Recreation Coordinator
Committee Clerk
Community at Large, Maple Ridge
Council Liaison, City of Pitt Meadows
Community at Large, Maple Ridge
Community at Large, Pitt Meadows
Community at Large, Maple Ridge
Community at Large, Maple Ridge
Community Living BC
School Board Chair, School District No. 42
There being a quorum present, the Chair called the meeting to order at 5:07 p.m .
2. Adoption of the Agenda
R12-025 It was moved and seconded
That the Agenda dated November 15, 2012 be adopted with the following addition:
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3.
R12-026
• Add Item 8.12013 Meeting Schedule
CARRIED
Minutes of the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Committee on Accessibility Issues Regular
Meeting
It was moved and seconded
That the Minutes of the October 18, 2012 Regular Meeting be adopted.
CARRIED
4. Delegations and Presentations
5. Unfinished & New Business
R12-027
5.1 Review Draft 2013 Work Plan
The Committee reviewed and revised the Draft 2013 Work Plan.
Please note that Kathy Marshall joined the meeting at 5:27 p.m.
5.2 Staff Follow Up -Curb Cuts
Petra Frederick provided an update on the Top Five Curb Cuts noting that the Ministry of
Transportation has received a request for upgrades to the intersection of Lougheed
Highway and 222nd street and are currently looking for funding to complete this work.
Ms. Frederick also noted that the Engineering Department will be attending the January
meeting to provide us with an update on work that will be completed in 2013.
5.3 Downtown Accessible Street Parking Specifications and Update
Petra Frederick provided an update on the Downtown Accessible Street Parking and
advised the Committee that she would like to take on the task of researching street
parking in the downtown core with regards to our bylaw.
It was moved and seconded
That a sub-committee consisting of Gillian Small, Julie Lewis and Kevin Priebe be
formed to review Downtown Accessible Street Parking Specifications and time limits.
CARRIED
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5.4 SAFERhome Society (New Project Incentive) -Next Steps
Petra Frederick provided an update on the SaferHomes Society and reviewed the funding
criteria Homeowners Protection Office (HPO) Pilot Project with the Committee.
Councillor Hogarth advised that this would probably fall under the Affordable Housing
Strategy and the information should be shared with the Social Planning Advisory
Committee.
ACTION ITEM: That the Homeowners Protection Office (HPO) Universal Design
Housing Pilot Project information be forwarded to the Social Planning
Advisory Committee along with the Planning Department.
Kevin Priebe reviewed some statistics regarding the affordable housing projects in Maple
Ridge and Pitt Meadows.
5.5 School District Presentation (January 16, 2013)
Petra Frederick advised the Committee that a presentation will be made to the School
District on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 to provide them with an overview of the
Committee's mandate.
5.6 Membership (renewaVvacancies)
Petra Frederick reviewed the current membership with the Committee and advised that
two Pitt Meadows "Member at Large" positions will need to be filled for the 2013 term.
6. Committee Reports
6.1 Curb Cuts & Bus Stop Pads
6.2 Annual Accessibility Awards
6.3 Displays & Presentations
6.4 Snow Angels Committee Update
Gillian Small reviewed the Snow Angels program. The Committee discussed when
and how they would make presentations to the recipients. The Committee agreed to
make the presentation at a televised Council meeting. The Committee will wait until
they see how many nominations they receive.
7. Roundtable
Councillor Hogarth -provided an update on the Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship
Centre and the possibility of this site becoming fully accessible and noted that a meeting will
take place with all interested parties.
Thelma Boudreau -provided an update on the Pitt Meadows Senior's Centre noting that they
will be having a viewing on Friday, November 16th.
Petra Frederick noted that the Grand Opening will take place in January 2013.
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Petra Frederick -provided an update on the LAST (Life After School Transition) Committee
noting that they are planning their employer luncheon to hear success stories of other
organizations who have hired employees with disabilities.
ACTION ITEM: Staff to include information regarding LAST (with regards to the
Employer Luncheon) and the Snow Angels program in the
presentation to the School Board. Consider a dual presentation
with the LAST Committee -Gail Vincent
Kevin Priebe -provided an update on the Pitt Meadows Pedestrian and Cycling Master Plan.
8. Correspondence
9.
10.
8.1 2013 Meeting Schedule
Staff distributed the 2013 Meeting Schedule to the Committee.
Next Meeting -
Agenda Deadline:
Adjournment -
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
6:40p.m.
Y. Chairperson
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