HomeMy WebLinkAboutMACAI 2021-02-18 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 Zoom teleconference on February 18, 2021 at 4:34 pm.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Councillor Chelsa Meadus Council Liaison, City of Maple Ridge
Councillor Gwen O’Connell Council Liaison, City of Pitt Meadows
Michael Biggar Member at Large, Maple Ridge
Laurie Geschke Member at Large, Maple Ridge
Suzanna Kaptur Fraser Health
Don Mitchell Member at Large, Maple Ridge
Pascale Shaw School District 42 Board Trustee
Mike Murray School District 42 Board Trustee Alternate
STAFF PRESENT
Petra Frederick, Acting-Chair Staff Liaison, City of Maple Ridge
Jackie Senchyna Staff Liaison, City of Pitt Meadows
Sabina Chand Committee Clerk, Legal and Legislative Services
ABSENT
Carolina Echeverri Family Education and Support Centre Representative
The Maple Ridge Staff Liaison, Petra Frederick chaired the inaugural meeting of MACAI.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2021-001
It was moved and seconded
That the February 18, 2021 Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on
Accessibility and Inclusiveness agenda be amended to add Item 4.1 “Mobility and Participation
Project” and that be approved as amended.
CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
R/2021-002
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on
Accessibility and Inclusiveness dated November 19, 2020 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
4. DELEGATIONS
4.1 Mobility and Participation Project – Alfiya Battalova, UBC
Laurie Geschke introduced Alfiya Battalova and provided some background information on the
project. A. Battalova shared research project details and key outcomes:
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• Create a partnership for improving Mobility, Access and Participation (MAP) among
people with disabilities;
• Project focuses on navigation, transportation and social accessibility;
• Research involves universities, governmental partners, community/business partners,
health authorities and information will be collected across municipalities;
• The goal of this seven-year social sciences and humanities research funded
partnership is to support community organizations and municipalities to develop,
evaluate, and implement evidence-based interventions to contribute to the
development of barrier-free communities;
R/2021-003
It was moved and seconded
That the Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness supports the research
study program and will further participate in the Mobility and Participation Project as it
progresses.
CARRIED
5. QUESTION PERIOD - NIL
6. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6.1. Advisory Committee Overview
P. Frederick presented the annual orientation on MACAI that included highlights on legislative
procedures, role and function of advisory committees, City meeting guidelines and 2021 work
plan deliverables.
6.2. Housing Needs Report
P. Frederick provided an update on the final Housing Needs Report that was presented to Council
on February 9, 2021 which can be viewed at the following link: City of Maple Ridge - All
Presentations
6.3. Educational Community Campaign
The Committee discussed creative ways to utilize the City’s webpage to help publicize tools and
resources available for the community on accessibility programs and services.
6.4. 2021 MACAI Awards
The Committee viewed the 2020 MACAI Award’s video that recognized local businesses and
individuals who made an outstanding effort to support individuals with disabilities. The
Committee provided outstanding feedback on the video and discussed plans for future MACAI
Award events. The Committee agreed that the video was the best way to present the awards
safely due to COVID-19 and would like to post the winners on social media for continued
recognition.
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6.5. Chair and Vice Chair Selection
P. Frederick opened up the floor to nominations for Chair and Vice Chair of the Municipal Advisory
Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness.
R/2021-004
It was moved and seconded
That Laurie Geschke be elected as Chair of the Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility
and Inclusiveness for 2021.
CARRIED
R/2021-005
It was moved and seconded
That Michael Biggar be elected as Vice Chair of the Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility
and Inclusiveness for 2021.
CARRIED
Note: The newly elected Chair and will preside at the next meeting for a seamless transition and
therefore P. Frederick continued to chair the rest of the meeting.
7. LIAISON UPDATES
7.1 City of Pitt Meadows
The Pitt Meadows Staff Liaison provided a brief update on current projects underway and
information on the current status of recreation facilities and programs.
7.2 City of Maple Ridge
Councillor Meadus provided an update on current Council initiatives and spoke about the new
three-month pilot project launched by the Ridge Meadows RCMP to enhance visibility, facilitate
outreach and support services in downtown Maple Ridge.
8. SUBCOMMITTEE AND TASK FORCE UPDATES
8.1 Age-Friendly Subcommittee
Don Mitchell provided an update on current initiatives to support and educate senior residents
during the COVID-19 pandemic.
9. ROUNDTABLE
Committee members shared information on relevant events and activities.
10. ADJOURNMENT - 5:57 p.m.
Petra Frede rick, Staff liai son -Act i ng Chair
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