HomeMy WebLinkAboutMACAI 2020-06-18 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 via teleconference on June 18, 2020 at 4:34 pm.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Councillor Gwen O’Connell Council Liaison, City of Pitt Meadows
Don Mitchell Member at Large, Maple Ridge
Laurie Geschke, Chair Member at Large, Maple Ridge
Mike Murray School District No. 42 Representative
Michael Biggar Member at Large, Maple Ridge
Suzanna Kaptur Fraser Health Representative
STAFF PRESENT
Petra Frederick Staff Liaison, City of Maple Ridge
Jackie Senchyna Staff Liaison, City of Pitt Meadows
Erin Mark Committee Clerk
GUESTS
Susan St.Amand Ridge Meadows Special Olympics
ABSENT
Brad Dinwoodie Member at Large, Pitt Meadows
Councillor Chelsa Meadus Council Liaison, City of Maple Ridge
Carolina Echeverri, Vice Chair Family Education and Support Centre Representative
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2020-010
It was moved and seconded
That the June 18, 2020 Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on
Accessibility and Inclusiveness Agenda be amended to include:
Item 5.1 – Revised MACAI Meeting Schedule;
and other items be renumbered as appropriate;
and be approved as amended.
CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
R/2020-011
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on
Accessibility and Inclusiveness dated February 20, 2020 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
Note: The Committee welcomed new Fraser Health representative Susanna Kaptur and briefly
introduced themselves.
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4. DELEGATIONS
4.1. Ridge Meadows Special Olympics / Employment and Volunteer Opportunities for Persons with
Disabilities
Susan St.Amand, Volunteer Coordinator, Ridge Meadows Special Olympics
Susan. St.Amand gave a presentation on Special Olympics BC and the sport, program and
volunteer opportunities available in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows through their organization.
Ms. St.Amand outlined some of the athlete benefits and how community inclusiveness is
achieved through their programs and then answered questions from the Committee.
5. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1. Revised MACAI meeting schedule
The Chair proposed tentatively scheduling another MACAI meeting due to the cancellation of
the April 2020 meeting.
R/2020-012
It was moved and seconded
That a tentative meeting date of October 8, 2020 at 4:30 pm be added to the MACAI 2020
Meeting Schedule.
CARRIED
5.2. BC Framework for Accessibility Legislation
The Maple Ridge Staff Liaison shared that the Province’s Accessibility Legislation has been
delayed due to the COVID pandemic and that she will continue to research if there are
additional opportunities for community feedback.
5.3. 2nd Event/ Workshop
The Committee discussed topics and platforms for the 2nd event/seminar/workshop that was
identified in the 2020 MACAI Business Plan. Due to the current restrictions surrounding group
events during the COVID health crisis the Committee discussed facilitating a seminar or
workshop online that would be more inclusive. The Maple Ridge Staff Liaison and the Chair
will research potential speakers and existing presentations and report back to the Committee
at the next meeting.
6. LIAISON UPDATES
6.1 City of Pitt Meadows
The Pitt Meadows Staff Liaison provided an update on municipal services during the pandemic
and highlighted two City task forces created as a result of COVID – the Economic Resiliency
and Community Check-In Task Force.
6.2 City of Maple Ridge
The Maple Ridge Staff Liaison shared an update on municipal services in response to COVID,
highlighted their Park Ambassador Program and noted that there will be summer children’s
programming offered including 1:1 support for children with diversabilities.
The Committee discussed the risk assessments, guidelines and participant waivers required
for programs and events.
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Note: Councillor O’Connell left the meeting at 5:55 pm.
7. SUBCOMMITTEE AND TASK FORCE UPDATES
7.1. 2020 MACAI Awards
The Maple Ridge Staff Liaison provided an update on the planning for 2020 MACAI Awards and
sought input regarding the timelines and format for delivery. The Committee discussed
extending the application period and recognizing the winners in mid-October. The Maple Ridge
Staff Liaison shared that a SPARC Accessibility Grant ($500) has been received for the 2020
MACAI Awards.
R/2020-013
It was moved and seconded
That a budget of up to $1,300, including the $500 SPARC BC grant, be approved for the 2020
MACAI Awards.
CARRIED
8. ROUNDTABLE
Committee members shared information on relevant events and activities. Don Mitchell
provided an update on the Age-Friendly Community Task Force.
9. QUESTION PERIOD – Nil
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10. ADJOURNMENT – 6:17pm
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Laurie Geschke, Chair