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MAPLE 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 April 15, 2021 at 4:30 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
Trina Prince Member at Large, Pitt Meadows
Pascale Shaw School District 42 Board Trustee
STAFF PRESENT
Petra Frederick 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
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2021-006
It was moved and seconded
That the April 15, 2021 Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on
Accessibility and Inclusiveness agenda be adopted.
CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
R/2021-007
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on
Accessibility and Inclusiveness dated February 18, 2021 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
At this time, Councillor O’Connell introduced Trina Prince, new Member at Large, Pitt Meadows.
4. DELEGATIONS
4.1 HandyDART Modernization - Ross McFarland and Fay Kramer, TransLink
Ross McFarland and Fay Kramer provided a presentation on the HandyDART Modernization
Program, highlights included: improvements ongoing on service, improvements to dispatching,
shared key changes from the current process surrounding applications and eligibility and next
steps. Engagement survey available until April 25 translink.ca/hdm or call 604 953 3648.
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Note: Ross McFarland and Fay Kramer left at 4:58 pm
4.2 Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows Community Network - Christina Shearma, Community Network
Christina Shearma provided an update on Community Network’s current initiative surrounding
creating a trans-inclusive workplace. C. Shearma Spoke about the importantance of adding
gender pronouns to work email signatures and shared the link for trans-care training
opportunity for the public: https://learninghub.phsa.ca/Courses/8141/exploring-gender-diversity#info
5. QUESTION PERIOD – NIL
At this time the Chair advised that Alfiya has joined the meeting and encourage members to connect
with her directly to participate in the Mobility Project interviews alfiya06@gmail.com.
Note: Christina Shearma left at 5:14 pm
6. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6.1. Age Friendly Subcommittee Terms of Reference Renewal
The Staff Liaison provided an update on the current Terms of Reference that expired in 2020
and requires renewal and approval from Council.
R/2021-008
It was moved and seconded
That the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and
Inclusiveness recommends the Age Friendly Subcommittee Terms of Reference be renewed and
be endorsed by Council.
CARRIED
6.2. Anti-Discrimination Policy
The Staff Liaison noted that the Anti-Discrimination HR policy applies to all employees and
volunteers working for the City of Maple Ridge and is to be reviewed and acknowledged by the
Committee
6.3. Respectful Workplace Policy
The Staff Liaison noted that the Respectful Workplace HR policy applies to all employees and
volunteers working for the City of Maple Ridge and is to be reviewed and acknowledged by the
Committee.
6.4 CMR Accessibility and Inclusiveness Framework
The Staff Liaison presented the draft Framework and asked for the Committee’s feedback in
which they provided.
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R/2021-009
It was moved and seconded
That the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committe e on Accessibility and
Inclusiveness accepts the CMR Accessibility and Inclusiveness Framework with the recommended
changes to be endorsed by Council.
CARRIED
Note: Following the meeting, the Chair noted additional changes to the CMR Accessibility and
Inclusiveness Framework that were incorporated into the final draft prior to Council submission.
7. LIAISON UPDATES
7.1 City of Pitt Meadows
The Staff Liaison provided updates on the following:
• welcomed new Pitt Meadows Member at Large, Trina Prince;
• recreation service updates due to COVID-19;
• will share presentation on new parks signage with the Katzie language.
7.2 City of Maple Ridge
Councillor Meadus provided updates on the following:
• dog friendly initiative in Maple Ridge;
• transportation strategy is being worked on and MACAI will be involved in the planning
stages;
• applied for UBCM grant for homeless outreach.
8. SUBCOMMITTEE AND TASK FORCE UPDATES
8.1 Age-Friendly Subcommittee
No further update
8.2 2021 Work Plan Update
P. Frederick spoke about the two community based workshops included in the Work Plan and
asked the members to provide suggestions on specific topics:
• post pandemic;
• help families/individuals access facilities with reduced rates.
8.3 2021 MACAI Awards
The Committee engaged in discussion on recommendations for nominations timeline and
agreed to extend until August 2021 and finalize the awards video in September 2021.
Discussion continued on videographer/photographer, budget and overall costs.
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R/2021-010
It was moved and seconded
That the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and
Inclusiveness directs Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Staff Liaisons to create a letter addressed to
all local schools re: honorarium opportunity for students/class rooms to create and publish the
2021 MACAI Awards video.
CARRIED
9. ROUNDTABLE - NIL
10. ADJOURNMENT - 6:00 p.m.
Laurie Geschke , Cha ir
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