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City of Maple Ridge
Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness Meeting Minutes
February 16, 2023
The Minutes of the Regular Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness Meeting
held via Zoom teleconference and hosted in the Blaney Room at Maple Ridge City Hall on February 16,
2023 at 4:30pm.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Councillor Ahmed Yousef
Ale x Ward, Chair
Hudson Campbell, Vice Chair
Jenn Boone
Kim McLennan
Carolina Echeverri
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Stephane Labonne
Petra Frederick
Arsh Dhillon
ABSENT
Jenna Christianson-Barker
1. CALL TO ORDER -4:33 pm
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2023-MACAI-OO 1
It was moved and seconded
Council Liaison
Member at Large
School District 42 Board Trustee
Member at Large
Fraser Health Representative
Family Education and Support Centre Representative
General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture
Staff Liaison, Community Coordinator
Committee Clerk
Member at Large
That the February 16, 2023 Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness
agenda be approved as circulated.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
R/2023-MACAl-002
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness
meeting dated September 22, 2022 be adopted as circulated.
4. DELEGATIONS -NIL
5. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1. Welcome/Member Introductions
New and returning members introduced themselves to the group.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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5.2. Advisory Committee Overview
A. Dhillon, Committee Clerk, provided a general overview of Committee proceedings and
functions. P. Frederick, Staff Liaison, described the mandate and ongoing work of the
Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness.
5.3. Chair and Vice Chair Selections
The Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness appointed Alex Ward as
Chair and Hudson Campbell as Vice Chair for 2023.
R/2023-MACAl-003
It was moved and seconded
That Alex Ward be appointed as Chair of the Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility
and Inclusiveness for 2023.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
R/2023-MACAl-004
It was moved and seconded
That Hudson Campbell be appointed as Vice Chair of the Municipal Advisory Committee on
Accessibility and Inclusiveness for 2023.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
R/2023-MACAl-005
It was moved and seconded
That the paper ballots and virtual votes cast during the Chair and Vice Chair selection
process be destroyed.
CARRIED U~~M~IMOUSLY
5.4. 2023 Meeting Schedule
The Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness adopted the 2023
meeting schedule.
R/2023-MACAl-006
It was moved and seconded
That the 2023 Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness meeting
schedule be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5.5. 2023 Draft Work Plan
The Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness approved the 2023 Work
Plan and forwarded the recommendations to Council for approval.
R/2023-MACAl-007
It was moved and seconded
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That the 2023 Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness Work Plan
be approved and forwarded to Council for approval.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5.6. Accessibility and Inclusiveness Framework/Strategy
P. Frederick, Staff Liaison, presented the Accessibility and Inclusiveness Framework/Strategy.
Topics included: purpose, role of the City of Maple Ridge, engagement approach, findings and
ne xt steps.
5.7. Maple Ridge Low Cost Directory
A. Ward, Chair, provided an overview on the Maple Ridge Low Cost Directory.
6. LIAISON UPDATES
6.1. Staff Liaison
P. Frede rick provided an update on the following:
• Launch of Engage Maple Ridge
• PRC Master Plan
• Community engagement, events and accessibility grant for the Albion Community
Centre
6.2. Council Liaison
Councillor Yousef provided an update on Council Strategic Planning and mandate.
6.3. Council Liaison
Trustee Campbell provided an update on the School District 42 budget approval process.
7. SUBCOMMITTE AND TASK FORCE UPDATES
7.1. Age-friendly Subcommittee
P. Frederick , Staff Liaison, provided an overview of the mapping platform for seniors to
determine the distance of daily activities, accessible parking, grocery stores, and many other
resources.
7 .2. Awards Task Group
A. Ward, Chair, provided an update on the Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and
Inclusiveness Awards process. Topics included: promotions , marketing, timelines, and
framework.
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8. QUESTION PERIOD FOR THE PUBLIC
Kelly Jorgenson -Member of the Public
K. Jorgenson asked about accessibility improvements and safety at the Albion Community
Centre transit drop-off locations.
9. ROUNDTABLE
Committee members provided updates and reports on issues and activities relating to
accessibility and inclusiveness in the community.
Note: J. Boone left the meeting at 5:37 pm.
10. ADJOURNMENT-5:40 pm
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Arsh Dhillon, Acting Chair
Ale x Ward, Chair
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