HomeMy WebLinkAboutMACAI 2021-11-25 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 25, 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
Laurie Geschke, Chair Member at Large, Maple Ridge
Don Mitchell Member at Large, Maple Ridge
Katie Sullivan School District 42 Board Trustee
Kim McLennan Fraser Health Representative
Carolina Echeverri Family Education and Support Centre Representative
STAFF PRESENT
Petra Frederick Staff Liaison, City of Maple Ridge
Jackie Senchyna Staff Liaison, City of Pitt Meadows
Mark Halpin Manager of Transportation, City of Maple Ridge
ABSENT
Michael Biggar Member at Large, Maple Ridge
1. CALL TO ORDER – 4:31 pm
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2021-014
It was moved and seconded
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
R/2021-015
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on
Accessibility and Inclusiveness dated September 23, 2021 be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. DELEGATIONS
4.1 Strategic Transportation Plan - Overview
Mark Halpin, Manager of Transportation provided an overview of the Strategic Transportation
Plan, including gaps in established areas, access to frequent, high-speed transit, impact of
electric vehicles and trends in mobility.
Note: Carolina Echeverri joined the meeting at 4:48 pm.
Note: Mark Halpin left the meeting at 4:59 pm.
That the November 25, 2021 Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on
Accessibility and Inclusiveness agenda be approved as circulated.
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November 25, 2021 Regular Meeting
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5. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1. Inclusive and Accessible Events and Volunteerism
The Committee discussed the draft version of the Inclusive and Accessible Events and
Volunteerism guide, including the addition of languages, culturally diverse food options,
accessible scooter charging stations, options for service counter providers and the identification
of affordability issues.
R/2021-016
It was moved and seconded
That the Committee support the Inclusive and Accessible Events and Volunteerism draft guide
as presented and direct the Staff Liaison to include suggested revisions in preparation to
revisit the guide at a later date.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5.2. 2022 Business Plan (Final)
The Staff Liaison provided a brief update on the finalized version of the 2022 Business Plan.
6. LIAISON UPDATES
6.1 City of Pitt Meadows
The City of Pitt Meadows Staff Liaison provided an update on the following:
• Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan and the establishment of a Parks,
Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee
• The replacement of the Harris Road Playground
• Community Service Awards
6.2 City of Maple Ridge
The Council Liaison provided an update on the:
• Building Permit Function Review
• Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan
• Impacts of flooding
The Staff Liaison provided an update on the:
• Opening of recreation and fitness centres
• Inclusiveness and Accessibility Strategy
6.2.1 Maple Ridge Accessibility and Inclusiveness Strategy
The Staff Liaison spoke about the Inclusive and Accessible Events and Volunteerism guide and
the development of the Inclusiveness and Accessibility Strategy.
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November 25, 2021 Regular Meeting
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7. SUBCOMMITTEE AND TASK FORCE UPDATES
7.1 Age-Friendly Subcommittee
The Staff Liaison provided an update on the Age-friendly Subcommittee, including the progress
of community support initiatives, the impact of elder abuse and senior outreach efforts.
7.2 2021 Work Plan Update
The Staff Liaison outlined the Committee’s 2021 Work Plan and preparations for the 2022
Work Plan.
7.3 2021 MACAI Awards
The Staff Liaison informed the Committee that the 2021 MACAI award selection process is
underway and preparations are being made for the formal recognition of award recipients.
8. QUESTION PERIOD FOR THE PUBLIC – NIL
9. ROUNDTABLE
Committee members discussed relevant issues, events and activities.
10. ADJOURNMENT – 5:49 pm
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Laurie Geschke, Chair