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Home My WebLink AboutMACAI 2014-11-20 minutes.pdfMaple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Municipal Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Municipal Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Municipal Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility IssuesAdvisory Committee on Accessibility IssuesAdvisory Committee on Accessibility IssuesAdvisory Committee on Accessibility Issues Page Page Page Page 1111 of 3of 3of 3of 3 MAPLE RIDGE/PITT MEADOWSMAPLE RIDGE/PITT MEADOWSMAPLE RIDGE/PITT MEADOWSMAPLE RIDGE/PITT MEADOWS MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE ACCESSIBILITY ISSUESMUNICIPAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE ACCESSIBILITY ISSUESMUNICIPAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE ACCESSIBILITY ISSUESMUNICIPAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE 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 Maple Ridge Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENTCOMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENTCOMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENTCOMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Gillian Small Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living Councillor Al Hogarth Council Liaison, City of Maple Ridge Maria Kovacs Community At Large, Maple Ridge Kevin Priebe, Chair Community At Large, Maple Ridge Connelle Styles Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation Bernice Rolls Community at Large, Maple Ridge Councillor Bruce Bell Council Liaison, City of Pitt Meadows Thelma Boudreau, Vice-chair Community at Large, Pitt Meadows STAFF PRESENTSTAFF PRESENTSTAFF PRESENTSTAFF PRESENT Sue Wheeler Director of Community Services Sylvia Pendl Planning Technician Wendy McCormick Director of Recreation Petra Frederick Recreation Coordinator Sunny Schiller Committee Clerk REGRETS/ABSENTREGRETS/ABSENTREGRETS/ABSENTREGRETS/ABSENT Greg Turnbull Community At Large, Maple Ridge Andrew Pozsar Community At Large, Maple Ridge Kathy Marshall School Board Trustee, School District No. 42 Julie Lewis Fraser Health Authority 1.1.1.1. Call to OrderCall to OrderCall to OrderCall to Order There being a quorum present, the Chair called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m. 2.2.2.2. Agenda ApprovalAgenda ApprovalAgenda ApprovalAgenda Approval R14-015 It was moved and seconded That the That the That the That the aaaagenda dated genda dated genda dated genda dated November 20, 2014 be November 20, 2014 be November 20, 2014 be November 20, 2014 be adoptedadoptedadoptedadopted with the following with the following with the following with the following amendmentsamendmentsamendmentsamendments:::: - Addition of twoAddition of twoAddition of twoAddition of two staff staff staff staff presentationspresentationspresentationspresentations - Addition of Item Addition of Item Addition of Item Addition of Item 5.5.5.5.4444 ---- Pitt Meadows railway crossingPitt Meadows railway crossingPitt Meadows railway crossingPitt Meadows railway crossing CARRIED British Columbia Deep Roots Greater Heights If• •• The ~ Place MapleMapleMapleMaple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility IssuesRidge/Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility IssuesRidge/Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility IssuesRidge/Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility Issues Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, November 20November 20November 20November 20, 2014, 2014, 2014, 2014 Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility IssuesMaple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility IssuesMaple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility IssuesMaple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility Issues Page Page Page Page 2222 of 3of 3of 3of 3 3.3.3.3. MMMMinutes Approval inutes Approval inutes Approval inutes Approval –––– Regular Meeting of October 16, 2014 Regular Meeting of October 16, 2014 Regular Meeting of October 16, 2014 Regular Meeting of October 16, 2014 R14-016 It was moved and seconded That the Minutes of the That the Minutes of the That the Minutes of the That the Minutes of the October 16October 16October 16October 16, 2014 meeting be adopted , 2014 meeting be adopted , 2014 meeting be adopted , 2014 meeting be adopted CARRIED 4. 4. 4. 4. DDDDelegations and Presentations elegations and Presentations elegations and Presentations elegations and Presentations 4.14.14.14.1 Age Friendly Grant UpdateAge Friendly Grant UpdateAge Friendly Grant UpdateAge Friendly Grant Update ---- Sue WheelerSue WheelerSue WheelerSue Wheeler The Director of Community Services updated the committee on Age Friendly work being done by the city. In 2008 staff assessed the age friendliness of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows by consulting with a group of community seniors. The Social Planning department is currently creating an action plan based on the data collected. Having a published action plan will allow the City to apply for future funding and an Age Friendly distinction. 4.24.24.24.2 Whonnock Lake Plan UpdateWhonnock Lake Plan UpdateWhonnock Lake Plan UpdateWhonnock Lake Plan Update ---- Sylvia PendlSylvia PendlSylvia PendlSylvia Pendl The Planning Technician provided an update on the work being done at the Whonnock Lake recreation area. A new playground is being installed with a focus on inclusive, imaginative play. The playground is being designed to encourage movement and discovery. The committee was asked to provide comments and feedback on the plan. 4.34.34.34.3 Maple Ridge Leisure Centre UpdateMaple Ridge Leisure Centre UpdateMaple Ridge Leisure Centre UpdateMaple Ridge Leisure Centre Update –––– Wendy McCormickWendy McCormickWendy McCormickWendy McCormick The Director of Recreation informed the committee about upcoming work planned for the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre. Carrying out necessary repairs to the deck area will provide an opportunity for the construction of a wheel chair ramp. A large hot tub with a wheelchair ramp is also being considered. 5.5.5.5. UNFINISHED & NEW BUSINESSUNFINISHED & NEW BUSINESSUNFINISHED & NEW BUSINESSUNFINISHED & NEW BUSINESS 5.15.15.15.1 MACAI 2015 Work PlanMACAI 2015 Work PlanMACAI 2015 Work PlanMACAI 2015 Work Plan The Staff Liaison led a review of the history of MACAI and the mandates of other municipal accessibility committees. The Staff Liaison encouraged the committee members to think about the mandate and membership of MACAI and bring ideas for the future forward in the new year. 5.25.25.25.2 MACAI Business PlanMACAI Business PlanMACAI Business PlanMACAI Business Plan The Staff Liaison explained that a layout change was required to the previously approved Business Plan. The current plan was reviewed and discussed. R14-017 It was moved and seconded That the That the That the That the Business Plan be adopted as proposed.Business Plan be adopted as proposed.Business Plan be adopted as proposed.Business Plan be adopted as proposed. CARRIED 5.5.5.5.3333 Update on the accessible transit projectUpdate on the accessible transit projectUpdate on the accessible transit projectUpdate on the accessible transit project The Chair provided maps and accessibility assessment forms for use in the mapping of transit stops in Maple Ridge. The Pitt Meadows survey has been completed. Areas for mapping were assigned. MapleMapleMapleMaple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility IssuesRidge/Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility IssuesRidge/Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility IssuesRidge/Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility Issues Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, November 20November 20November 20November 20, 2014, 2014, 2014, 2014 Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility IssuesMaple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility IssuesMaple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility IssuesMaple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility Issues Page Page Page Page 3333 of 3of 3of 3of 3 5.5.5.5.4444 Pitt Meadows Rail CrossingPitt Meadows Rail CrossingPitt Meadows Rail CrossingPitt Meadows Rail Crossing The Chair provided photos of the Pitt Meadows rail crossing and explained what work had been done to improve accessibility and safety. R14-018 It was moved and seconded That the committee is satisfied with the work done on the Pitt Meadows crossing and would That the committee is satisfied with the work done on the Pitt Meadows crossing and would That the committee is satisfied with the work done on the Pitt Meadows crossing and would That the committee is satisfied with the work done on the Pitt Meadows crossing and would like to see some like to see some like to see some like to see some further improvements done to improve safety.further improvements done to improve safety.further improvements done to improve safety.further improvements done to improve safety. CARRIED The Staff Liaison will forward suggestions for future improvements to Pitt Meadows Engineering. Suggestions are to extend the blacktop on both sides of the crossing and to paint a separation line for pedestrians. Note: Mike Murray left the meeting at 7:01 pm. 6.6.6.6. ROUNDTABLEROUNDTABLEROUNDTABLEROUNDTABLE The Staff Liaison informed the committee about a Ministry of Social Development and Innovation initiative that is working to develop new assistive technologies that will encourage employment opportunities for people with disabilities. This was the final MACAI meeting for members Thelma Boudreau and Councillor Al Hogarth. Both were thanked for their contribution and work over the years. 7.7.7.7. CORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCE 8.8.8.8. NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT MEETING MEETING MEETING MEETING ---- Thursday, January 15, 2015Thursday, January 15, 2015Thursday, January 15, 2015Thursday, January 15, 2015 AGENDA DEADLINE AGENDA DEADLINE AGENDA DEADLINE AGENDA DEADLINE ---- Friday, January 2, 2015Friday, January 2, 2015Friday, January 2, 2015Friday, January 2, 2015 LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION ---- To be determined 9.9.9.9. AJOURNMENTAJOURNMENTAJOURNMENTAJOURNMENT 7:7:7:7:11111111 PMPMPMPM ________________________________ Chair /ss