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Home My WebLink AboutMACAI 2018-09-20 minutes.pdfMAPLE RIDGE/PITT MEADOWS MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSIVENESS The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness, held in the Blaney Room at the Maple Ridge City Hall on September 20, 2018 at 4:04 pm COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Councillor Craig Speirs Council Liaison, City of Maple Ridge Councillor Bruce Bell Council Liaison, City of Pitt Meadows Gillian Small, Vice Chair Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living Brad Dinwoodie Member at Large, Pitt Meadows Kim McLennan Fraser Health Maria Kovacs Member at Large, Maple Ridge Mike Murray School Trustee, School District No. 42 Roberta O’Brien Local Immigration Partnership, Family Education and Support Centre Rysa Kronebusch Member at Large, Maple Ridge STAFF PRESENT Petra Frederick Recreation Coordinator Staff Liaison, City of Maple Ridge Jackie Senchyna Recreation Program Services Coordinator Staff Liaison, City of Pitt Meadows Ryan Slevin Business Operations Coordinator Staff Liaison, City of Pitt Meadows Amanda Allen Committee Clerk ABSENT Kristina Morrison, Chair Member at Large, Maple Ridge Greg Turnbull Member at Large, Maple Ridge Note: Kristina Morrison was not in attendance. Councillor Speirs chaired the meeting as Acting Chair. Note: Maria Kovacs participated via GoToMeeting. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA R/2018-012 It was moved and seconded That the agenda for the September 20, 2018 Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness be amended by combining the delegation presentations, and that the agenda as amended be approved. CARRIED Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness Minutes September 20, 2018 Page 2 of 4 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES R/2018-013 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness dated March 15, 2018 be adopted. CARRIED Note: Gillian Small joined the meeting at 4:05 pm. Note: Ryan Slevin joined the meeting at 4:09 pm. 4. DELEGATION 4.1. Dementia Friendly Communities and Age Friendly Initiative Subcommittee • Heather Treleaven, Coordinator, Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows and Katzie Senior Network • Myrna Norman, Seniors Network Member Ms. Treleaven gave a presentation on the designation of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows as age friendly communities. Myrna Norman shared her experiences and spoke to the focus and mission of the Alzheimer’s Society. Ms. Treleaven reviewed the methods to build and become a dementia-friendly community and highlighted upcoming projects. Kim McLennan, Ms. Norman and Ms. Treleaven answered questions from the Committee around dementia programs and wayfinding in the community. Note: Roberta O’Brien joined the meeting at 4:15 pm. 5. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1. 2019 Access Awareness Week – Planning for the event and Awards evening P. Frederick, Staff liaison led a review of the venue and guest speaker of the 2018 Access Awareness Week. Discussion on the 2019 Access Awareness Week included increasing promotion on social media and on engaging a videographer to gather local experiences and stories to share and inspire the community on what is possible. It was suggested that the video be introduced at the 2019 Awards and then shared and promoted online through the websites of each City. 5.2. Business Planning 2019 P. Frederick, Staff liaison, outlined the work plan for the Committee and noted that 2018 objective of redesigning the annual MACAI Awards has been met and that work continues on strategies from the Age-Friendly Implementation Plan. There was discussion on completion of the promotional piece in the 2018 Business Plan and the Staff liaison will invite the City of Maple Ridge Communication Department to discuss how they can assist the committee in raising MACAI’s profile in the community. There was discussion on MACAI attending more Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness Minutes September 20, 2018 Page 3 of 4 community events, working with the Parks Recreation and Culture Department to review financial accessibility policies and to raise the level of the 2019 MACAI Awards. R/2018-014 It was moved and seconded That the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness 1. continue with the annual MACAI awards with an increased presence with one or two more events during the Access Awareness Week; 2. continue with the implementation of two or three Age-Friendly Initiatives; 3. create promotional materials in concert with Communication Departments in both cities; 4. Maple Ridge specific: complete the audit of public parks and facilities of the downtown core; 5. review of financial accessibility policies in both communities; and approve the work Plan 2019-2023 as amended. CARRIED 5.3. Accessible Parking in Downtown Core P. Frederick, Staff liaison, spoke to the work conducted and presented by Patrick Hughes and the subsequent MACAI resolution for staff to investigate possible solutions to the identified parking issues in the community. The Staff liaison reported on concerns identified by Engineering and Bylaws with extending the one hour parking and enquired if there is still interest in pursuing the matter. Rysa Kronebusch volunteered to work with the Staff liaison on the matter. 6. SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATES 6.1. MACAI Awards – Review of the 2018 Awards evening - Nil 6.2. Age Friendly Initiative – Review of the Implementation Strategy - Nil 6.3. UBCM ‘Accessible Senior Transportation’ P. Frederick, Staff liaison, provided an updated on the Langley Co-op and advised that the subcommittee continues to explore a Maple Ridge model and will be looking at the insurance piece of senior’s transportation. 7. STAFF LIAISON UPDATES 7.1. City of Pitt Meadows Staff Liaison Transition Ryan Slevin advised that it will be his last meeting and thanked members. Mr. Slevin introduced Jackie Senchyna who will be taking on the role as Staff liaison for the City of Pitt Meadows. 8. QUESTION PERIOD - Nil 9. CORRESPONDENCE – Nil Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness Minutes September 20, 2018 Page 4 of 4 10. ROUNDTABLE Councillor Speirs advised of flooding at the Ridge Meadows Child Development Centre. The Centre is able to continue providing services and programs as they have found other temporary locations within the community to operate from. Councillor Speirs spoke to the flooding at Anita’s Place and the quick response by staff. Councillor Bell shared his enjoyment working with MACAI and thanked members for their dedication. Roberta O’Brien advised that Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie Local Immigration Partnership is hosting a training event for traditional and non-traditional stakeholders at the Maple Ridge Public Library on October 3, 2018 at 10:00 am and invited members to register and attend. Jackie Senchyna reported on the increase in special needs supported care and that the City of Pitt Meadows has partnered with Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living to support children through the summer and school year. The two SciFit machines at the Pitt Meadows Fitness Centre have been well received. Ms. Senchyna advised that a review of the Recreation Master Plan is scheduled for 2019. Ryan Slevin reported that the spray park was renovated over the summer to improve accessibility and that the Pitt Meadows Arena is working on installing a second ramp to view the playing area. Mr. Slevin thanked Councillor Bell for the decade he has dedicated to championing accessibility. Gillian Small reported on the decrease of referrals and resources for teenagers graduating and transitioning into post-secondary life. Maria Kovacs reported on an article regarding a Pitt Meadows bus stop on Lougheed Highway. Petra Frederick advised of the Community Living BBQ hosted at the Greg Moore Youth Centre on October 3, 2018 to celebrate individuals with disabilities in the community. Ms. Frederick thanked members for their volunteer work in the community and around the MACAI table. Brad Dinwoodie advised he is running for Council in Pitt Meadows. Kim McLennan shared updates from the Age Friendly Initiative subcommittee and the walkability study conducted in the downtown core. Mike Murray reported on the increased graduation rates for special education students and Indigenous students. Mr. Murray spoke to creating schools that are inviting, caring and safe for all students. Rysa Kronebusch shared reasons for joining the committee and advised she is running for Council in Maple Ridge. 11. ADJOURNMENT – 5:36 pm. “Original signed by K. Morrison” ______ Councillor Craig Speirs, Acting Chair /aa