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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, January 17, 2013 at 4:30 p.m.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Kevin Priebe, Chair
Councillor Al Hogarth
Councillor Bruce Bell
Joylene MacBurnie, Vice-Chair
Susa van der Heever
Kathy Marshall
Thelma Boudreau
Theresa Whyte
Gillian Small
GUESTS
Ross Davies
Denise Coutts
Janice Jervis
Wendy DeDalt
STAFF PRESENT
Petra Frederick
Christa Balatti
Tracy Camire
REGRETS/ABSENT
Randy Wagner
Brenda Brown
Julie Lew is
Mike Murray
1. Call to Order and Introductions
Community At Large, Maple Ridge
Council Liaison, District of Maple Ridge
Council Liaison, City of Pitt Meadows
Community at Large, Maple Ridge
Community at Large, Maple Ridge
School Board Trustee, School District No. 42
Community at Large, Pitt Meadows
Community at Large, Maple Ridge
Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living
KEEPS
Pacific Parklands Foundation
Metro Vancouver
Metro Vancouver
Recreation Coordinator
Recreation Manager Health & Wellness
Committee Clerk
Community at Large, Maple Ridge
Community Living BC
Fraser Health Authority
School Board Chair, School District No. 42
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There being a quorum present, the Chair called the meeting to order at 5:06 p.m.
1.1 Appointment of the Chair
Petra Frederick reviewed the process for nominating the Chair and Vice-Chair of the
Committee. Ms. Frederick thanked the past Chair and Vice-Chair for their
contribution to the Committee and introduced Christa Balatti, Recreation Manager
Health and Wellness.
Theresa Whyte nominated Kevin Priebe for the role of Chair and Susa van der Heever
seconded the nomination and Kevin Priebe accepted the nomination. There were no
other nominations for the role of Chair.
It was moved and seconded
That Kevin Priebe be appointed as the Chair of the Municipal .Advisory Committee on
Accessibility Issues for the 2013 term.
CARRIED
1.2 Appointment of the Vice-Chair
Theresa Whyte nominated Joylene MacBurnie for the role of Vice-Chair and Susa van
der Heever seconded the nomination and Joylene MacBurnie accepted the
nomination. There were no other nominations for the role of Vice-Chair.
It was moved and seconded
That Joylene MacBurnie be appointed as the Vice-Chair of the Municipai Advisory
Committee on Accessibility Issues for the 2013 term.
CARRIED
Adoption of the Agenda
It was moved and seconded
That the Agenda dated January 17, 2013 be adopted.
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
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Delegations and Presentations
4.1 Regional Parks Metro Vancouver Metropolitan Planning, Environment and Parks Re:
Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Centre -Wendy DaDalt, East Area Manager
Wendy DaDalt introduced the members of KEEPS and Metro Vancouver that are
present for tonight's presentation.
Ross Davies gave a presentation to the Committee on KEEPS along with the
Watershed Stewardship Centre.
Janice Jervais reviewed the Kanaka Creek Regional Park, watershed location along
with the Vision of the watershed, objectives for the Watershed Stewardship Centre,
Core Partners and Planning Participants with the Committee.
Denise Coutts revievved the Pacific Park!ands Foundation a!ong v1ith the Capita!
Campaign Project. Ms. Coutts noted that the Foundation is looking to match Metro
Vancouver's contribution of $500,000 for this project. The Foundation is
contributing $250, 000 and is hoping to secure corporate partners (friends and
network) to come up with the remaining $250,000 matching funds.
Ms. Coutts reviewed how people can support the Foundation.
Denise Coutts reviewed the Shell purchase Fundraising program with the Committee.
Please note that Ross Davies, Wendy DaDalt, Denise Coutts and Janice Jervais left the
meeting at 5:45 p.m.
The Committee discussed this proposal further.
ACTION ITEM:
ACTION ITEM:
Staff to touch base with planning staff regarding the amenity
bylaw.
That this group be acknowledged at the Accessibility Awards.
It was moved and seconded
That a letter of support for the Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Centre project
be forwarded to Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows' Council as well as the School Board
And that this letter of support include information regarding the Pacific Parklands
involvement specifically the Shell Fueling Purchase program
And that it's the Committee's suggestion that this same presentation be made to
Maple Ridge Council as well as the School Board prior to April 21, 2013
CARRIED
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5. Unfinished & New Business
5.1 School District Presentation (January 16, 2013) update
Kevin Priebe advised the Committee that he made a presentation to the School Board last
night and thought this presentation went well.
Petra Frederick provided a review of the presentation.
5.2 Snow Angel's Program -update
Gillian Small provided an update on the Snow Angel 's Program. Ms. Small noted that due
to liability issues this project will need to be owned by another organization.
Petra Frederick noted that this would mean that MACAI and the District of Maple Ridge
wou!d no longer be responsible for this program .
5.3 10th Annual Accessibility Awards (initial event discussions)
Petra Frederick provided an update on the 10th Annual Accessibility Awards and
distributed the 2012 Awards Nomination Form. Ms. Frederick reviewed the logistical
options for this event and noted that we need to think about how and if we want to
expand these awards.
• Community Ambassador
• Consider a "Greg Turnbull" award?
• Advocacy Award added to the Employment Award
• Let's expand the current categories we have.
• Get the Chamber of Commerce and the 8!.A. involved
• Have the form updated and distributed by February
ACTION ITEM: Create a sub-committee to finalize the nomination form and have it
distributed by February. Gillian Small and Joylene MacBurnie agreed
to work with staff on this project.
5.4 Membership (renewaljvacancies)
Petra Frederick reviewed the current Committee Membership with the Committee. Ms.
Frederick noted that we have sent out letters to the organizations for reappointments and
hopefully we get those back soon. We currently have 2 vacancies (1 from PM and 1 from
MR).
6. Committee Reports -deferred
6.1 Confirm sub committee appointments
6.2 Curb Cuts and Bus Stop Pads
6.3 .Annual Accessibility Awards
6.4 Displays and Presentations
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7. Roundtab/e -Nil
8. Correspondence -Nil
9. Next Meeting -Thursday, February 21, 2013
Agenda Deadline: Wednesday, February 6, 2013
10. Adjournment -6:30p.m.
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