HomeMy WebLinkAboutMACAI 2020-11-19 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 Zoom teleconference on November 19, 2020 at 4:31 pm.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Councillor Chelsa Meadus Council Liaison, City of Maple Ridge
Councillor Gwen O’Connell Council Liaison, City of Pitt Meadows
Laurie Geschke, Chair Member at Large, Maple Ridge
Carolina Echeverri, Vice Chair Family Education and Support Centre Representative
Mike Murray School District No. 42 Representative
Suzanna Kaptur Fraser Health
Michael Biggar Member at Large, Maple Ridge
Don Mitchell Member at Large, Maple Ridge
STAFF PRESENT
Petra Frederick Staff Liaison, City of Maple Ridge
Jackie Senchyna Staff Liaison, City of Pitt Meadows
Amanda Grochowich Planner, Community Planning
Sabina Chand Committee Clerk, Legal and Legislative Services
GUESTS
Julia Bahen CitySpaces Consulting Ltd.
Jada Basi CitySpaces Consulting Ltd.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2020-019
It was moved and seconded
That the November 19, 2020 Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on
Accessibility and Inclusiveness Agenda be adopted.
CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
R/2020-020
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on
Accessibility and Inclusiveness dated September 17, 2020 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
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4. DELEGATIONS
4.1. CMR Housing Needs Assessment, Julia Bahen, City Spaces Consulting and
Amanda Grochowich, Community Planning, City of Maple Ridge
The Chair provided a warm welcome to the presenters and noted that the presentation was
circulated to the Committee via email prior to the meeting.
Amanda Grochowich introduced Julia Bahen, CitySpaces Consulting Ltd, and provided a brief
summary on the draft Housing Needs report. Ms. Bahen presented a PowerPoint to the
Committee which highlighted the process overview and next steps of the housing needs
assessments. It was noted that the final draft will be circulated to the Committee in the New
Year.
Ms. Grochowich invited the Committee to participate at the Housing Needs Virtual Open House
on November 26, 2020 via Zoom and will send a follow up email for registration.
Note: Julia Bahen and Jada Basi left at 4:59 pm
5. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1. COVID-19 Update
It was noted that Committees of Council will continue with virtual meetings until further notice.
5.2. 2021 Meeting Schedule
The Committee discussed the proposed meeting schedule as circulated.
R/2020-21
It was moved and seconded
That the Maple Ridge/ Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and
Inclusiveness 2021 Meeting Schedule be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
5.3. 2nd Event/Workshop
The Maple Ridge Staff Liaison provided a verbal update on two successful community based
workshops that were hosted in partnership with MACAI:
Uber Connect - a telephone-based exchange that allows seniors to connect with other from the
comfort of their own homes. Maple Ridge launched the same software to provide help and
support to those with dementia.
YWCA Techlink Support Program – a phone in help line offered in multiple languages that
provides professional technological support for new comers, seniors, and individuals with
divers-abilities.
The SPARC Parking Presentation and Seniors Mapping Application link was shared with the
Committee via email after the meeting.
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6. LIAISON UPDATES
6.1 City of Pitt Meadows
The Pitt Meadows Staff Liaison provided an update on upcoming holiday events.
6.2 City of Maple Ridge
Councillor Meadus advised that Council is preparing for business planning on November 24
and 25, 2020 and provided a brief update on the approval of the amendments to the
Supportive Recovery Housing Bylaw.
The Maple Ridge Staff Liaison provided information on new initiatives for Glow Maple Ridge
2020 – Home for the Holidays.
7. SUBCOMMITTEE AND TASK FORCE UPDATES
7.1. 2021 Work Plan
Maple Ridge Staff Liaison advised that the Task Force met on September 22, 2020 to discuss
and provide input on the 2021 Business Plan. An email was circulated to the Committee to
gather their feedback on the following Work Plan deliverables:
1. Host two community workshops on a variety of related topics
2. Continue with the annual MACAI awards with an increased presence with one or two more
events during the Access Awareness Week
3. Continue with the implementation of two or three Age-Friendly Initiatives
4. Develop a community educational serious promoting accessibility and inclusiveness
5. Create a presentation for other committees of council to fulfill needs of the community
R/2020-22
It was moved and seconded
That the Maple Ridge/ Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and
Inclusiveness 2021 Work Plan be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
7.2. 2020 MACAI Awards
Maple Ridge Staff Liaison advised that nominations for 2020 have closed and winners will be
announced shortly at a future Council meeting.
7.3 Age-Friendly Subcommittee
Don Mitchell provided an update on current initiatives to support and educate senior residents
during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Note: Carolina Echeverri left at 5:34 pm
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8. ROUNDTABLE
Committee members shared information on relevant events and activities.
9. QUESTION PERIOD – Nil
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:36 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and
Inclusiveness will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2021.
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