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City of Maple Ridge
MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSIVENESS
AGENDA – REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 4:30 pm
Meeting Access Information
Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness (MACAI) meetings are held in a hybrid format.
Members of the MACAI and the public are asked to join the meeting in-person in the Blaney Room at Maple
Ridge City Hall or remotely using the following access information:
Join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone
https://mapleridge-ca.zoom.us/j/85209130263
Or join the meeting using your phone
Dial: 1-778-907-2071 Meeting ID: 852 0913 0263
1. CALL TO ORDER
1.1. Land Acknowledgement
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES – April 20, 2023
4. DELEGATIONS
4.1. Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT - BC)
4.2. Dementia Friendly Auxiliary Dwellings - Dwelltech Industries
5. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1. Off-Street Parking Bylaw Update – Krista Gowan, Planner 2
6. LIAISON UPDATES
6.1. Staff Liaison
6.2. Council Liaison
6.3. SD42 Liaison
7. SUBCOMMITTEE AND TASK FORCE UPDATES
7.1. Age-friendly Subcommittee
7.2. Awards Task Group
7.3. Promotional Events
8. QUESTION PERIOD FOR THE PUBLIC
9. ROUNDTABLE
10. ADJOURNMENT
Next Meeting: September 21, 2023
Agenda Submission Deadline: September 7, 2023
QUESTION PERIOD
Question Period provides the public with the opportunity to ask questions or make comments on subjects that are of
concern to them. Each person will be given 2 minutes to speak.
Up to ten minutes in total is allotted for Question Period.
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City of Maple Ridge
Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness Meeting Minutes
April 20, 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 April 20,
2023 at 4:30pm.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Councillor Ahmed Yousef Council Liaison
Alex Ward, Chair Member at Large
Jenn Boone Member at Large
Jenna Christianson-Barker Member at Large
Kim McLennan Fraser Health Representative
Carolina Echeverri Family Education and Support Centre Representative
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Stephane Labonne General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture
Petra Frederick Staff Liaison, Community Coordinator
Arsh Dhillon Committee Clerk
ABSENT
Hudson Campbell, Vice Chair School District 42 Board Trustee
1.CALL TO ORDER – 4:33 pm
1.1. Land Acknowledgment
A. Ward, Chair, called the meeting to order and provided the land acknowledgment.
2.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2023-MACAI-008
It was moved and seconded
That the April 20, 2023 Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness
agenda be adopted with amendment to remove Item 4.1 Delegation by the Canadian
Association of Occupation Therapists (COAT-BC).
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3.ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
R/2023-MACAI-009
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness
meeting dated February 16, 2023 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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April 20, 2023
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4. DELEGATIONS
4.1. Canadian Association of Occupation Therapists (COAT-BC)
This item was removed from the agenda.
4.2. Local Immigration Partnership – Carolina Echeverri
C. Echeverri, Family Education and Support Centre Representative, provided a presentation on
the local immigration partnership. Topics included: mandate, partnerships institutions and
businesses, research on community priorities, access to services, employment and
entrepreneurship support, social inclusion, and opportunities for collaboration.
5. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1. Accessibility and Inclusiveness Awards
A. Ward, Chair, provided an overview of the Accessibility and Inclusiveness Awards. Topics
included: date, time, and location of the 2023 MACAI Awards event. Committee members
discussed promotional campaigns and nomination forms.
Note: Councillor Yousef left the meeting at 5:10 pm.
5.2. MACAI promotion at events
A. Ward, Chair, introduced the topic of brainstorming methods for promoting the MACAI in the
community. P. Frederick, Staff Liaison, highlighted future events that provide opportunities for
promotion. Committee members shared ideas and examples from other local municipalities.
R/2023-MACAI-010
It was moved and seconded
That the Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness create a
Promotional Events Task Force for 2023 including Jenn Boone, Jenna Christianson-Barker,
and Carolina Echeverri.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5.3. Maple Ridge Low Cost Directory
A. Ward, Chair, provided a presentation on the Low Cost Directory. Topics included: background
information, purpose, community gaps, and data collection. Committee members provided
feedback and methods to maintain the Low Cost Directory.
5.4. Event Accessibility Grant
A. Ward, Chair, introduced the topic of creating criteria for a community grant within the City of
Maple Ridge targeting accessibility and inclusiveness at local events. Committee members
discussed goals and purpose, funding allocation for 2023, and grant opportunities for future
years.
Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness Minutes
April 20, 2023
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6. LIAISON UPDATES
6.1. Staff Liaison
P. Frederick provided an update on the following:
• Rick Hansen Foundation Conference
• Climate Action Summit hosted by Mayor and Council on April 13, 2023 at the Albion
Community Centre
• Affordable Housing Summit to be hosted by Mayor and Council for late May 2023
6.2. Council Liaison – NIL
6.3. Council Liaison – NIL
7. SUBCOMMITTE AND TASK FORCE UPDATES
7.1. Age-friendly Subcommittee
P. Frederick, Staff Liaison, introduced the Emergency Preparedness Community Plan and how
to inform vulnerable populations in the community about available resources during extreme
emergencies and major disasters.
7.2. Awards Task Group
This item was discussed during Item 5.1.
8. QUESTION PERIOD FOR THE PUBLIC – NIL
9. ROUNDTABLE
Committee members provided updates and reports on issues and activities relating to
accessibility and inclusiveness in the community.
10. ADJOURNMENT – 6:25 pm
Alex Ward, Chair
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March 16, 2023
Councillors Judy Dueck & Ahmed Yousef
City of Maple Ridge
via email:
ayousef@mapleridge.ca
jdueck@mapleridge.ca
Dear Councillors Dueck & Yousef:
Re: Barriers to Accessing Community Centres for Persons with Disabilities
I am writing to you in my capacity as the Regional Director of the BC Chapter of the Canadian
Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT-BC) that represents approximately 1500 occupational
therapists (OTs) throughout BC. OTs are regulated healthcare professionals that work to improve the
health and well-being of British Columbians by creating client-centred solutions that help individuals
participate more fully in activities that are important to their everyday lives including returning to work,
participating in community life, maintaining social engagement, and caring for themselves, their
families and their homes.
Our members work directly with people with disabilities to improve their physical, cognitive, and
emotional well being. Our services enable individuals to maintain or improve their functioning and
participate in meaningful activities; often following significant injury or illness. We are engaged by
private individuals, insurers, government agencies and many others to assist clients with disabilities
who are living in the community. Many of these clients have what can be best described as “invisible
disabilities” such as those with brain injuries or severe mental health concerns.
Part of our programming to assist clients includes the utilization of a rehabilitation attendant (i.e.,
Rehabilitation Assistant, Kinesiologist or another qualified Therapist such as an Occupational or
Physical Therapist). These attendants may be engaged to work with clients in their neighborhood
community centre to complete guided exercises, pool therapy or for social engagement as part of the
client’s rehabilitation plan.
Typically, clients with the most significant disabilities are those that require community reintegration
programming utilizing community-based facilities. These client’s needs are not adequately addressed
in outpatient therapy clinics which are usually attended by clients with less complex disabilities or
temporary conditions. Thus, for years, use of community facilities has provided a vital therapeutic
setting for clients with more complex disabilities.
I write to you today to express concerns on behalf of our members regarding barriers to access these
facilities for the purposes outlined above. Given the current work being done to improve accessibility
in British Columbia, especially for those living with disability, I would li ke to bring these specific
barriers to access health care to your attention with the hopes of working together to find a solution.
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Excessive Fees
Many payers of community-based healthcare services have long complained about the fees charged
by community centres for the rehabilitation attendant to accompany a client with a disability. Our
members report that while payers are generally in agreement with reimbursing client admission fees,
so long as those fees are not higher or result in more restrictive access than those charged to patrons
without disability, the payers are increasingly refusing to reimburse our members for the client’s
rehabilitation attendant’s admission fees. More recently, our members report that Insurance
Corporation BC abruptly stopped reimbursing rehabilitation attendant fees for Kinesiologists and
Occupational Therapists.
When our members are forced to absorb the cost of rehabilitation attendant admission fees in whole
or part this results in a financial loss (up to 20% of the session fee) to the service provider (our
members) and as a result, our members are unable to service clients with disabilities in their home
community. For example, the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre charge rehabilitation attendants $9.24 to
accompany the client. The client is also charged a $6.00 admission. In these scenarios where there is
a service denial or barrier which reduces the availability of treatment due to the fees charged for the
attendant, the negative impact lands on the client with a disability as they are prevented from
accessing the facility to receive the treatment they require.
Inconsistent and sometimes onerous documentation requirements
Our members acknowledge and support that documentation should be sought when admitting a client
and their rehabilitation attendant. However, this should be made consistent across all centres and not
be utilized as means to deter access. Reasonable documentation includes proof or insurance and a
signed letter or “prescription” from the healthcare professional who is overseeing the program (e.g.,
registered healthcare professional or doctor).
Why do These Barriers Exist?
It is our belief that these barriers exist for a few different reasons. Primarily, leadership and staff of the
community centres regard our rehabilitation services in the same vein as personal training for
persons without disabilities. In fact, when referring to their policies regarding access they refer to their
“external trainer” polices even though rehabilitation attendant personnel are not “trainers”. To the
untrained eye, completing guided exercises with a client who demonstrates no visible sign of disability
may look like personal training but this is not the case. Rehabilitation attendants are or work under
the programming and supervision of regulated health professionals to support targeted complex
rehabilitation plans for the person living with a disability.
Remedy
Our clients are a protected group under Human Rights Legislation (people with disabilities).
We trust that the City of Maple Ridge does not support discriminatory pricing practices and has no
intention of reducing access for patrons with disabilities who require their own rehabilitation personnel
to be present with them.
By eliminating the fees charged for a rehabilitation attendant (which are often not reimbursable) and
ensuring that client access fees which are reimbursable remain consistent with those of any other
patron using community centre facilities, the City of Maple Ridge can ensure that no unintended
access barriers are continued. Just as a centre would not charge an extra fee for a client to access
their facility if they require a wheelchair to enter it, clients with invisible disabilities should not have
their programs subjected to additional fees because they require a rehabilitation attendant.
Additionally, we recommend that a review be undertaken of what documentation should be submitted
to gain entry into a community facility when a rehabilitation attendant is require d with a view to
streamlining this access to avoid any unnecessary delays. We are happy to assist with providing
suggestions on how to efficiently differentiate such programs so the appropriate fee scheme can be
applied so as not to result in any barriers for clients with disabilities.
We have attempted to work with community centres directly for many years and are finding there is
no consistent solution that solves this health access problem for those living with disability. At this
time, we believe it has become a significant accessibility related issue for our clients living with a
disability and therefore requires decisive leadership to address this growing problem.
Maximizing Utilization of a Public Good
It would seem the true test of success of any public good would be the extent to which it provides the
most utility to the most people for whom it was created to benefit. Our members and their clients are
community members who seek to access, without delay or unnecessary barriers, facilities that were
created to benefit people of all abilities and backgrounds who live in the relevant city or near the
facilities in question. A fully utilized facility should be regarded as a successful one and we trust you
will take steps to support full access to the facilities which fall under your mandate .
Sincerely,
Tanya Fawkes, BA, MOT
Regional Director CAOT-BC
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1. Principle 1: Keep the door open and ensure unobstructed sight lines
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Principle 3: To allow for the door handle to be located easily, ensure that
the colour of the door handle contrasts with the colour of the door.
Principle 1: Ensure that doors are unlockable from the outside.
2. Principle 5: Include natural sensory stimulation in the environment
and keep the temperature comfortable by allowing for good ventilation,
fresh air and sunlight from outside.
3. Principle 3: Use a coloured toilet seat that contrasts with the toilet, to
ensure that it can be seen easily.
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easier.
5. Principle 1: Ensure that grab rails are securely fixed to the wall.
Principle 3: Choose grab rails that are of a clear contrasting colour to the
wall.
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Principle 1: Ensure that surfaces especially on the floor are non-slip.
7. Principle 5: Heat lamps can be installed to keep the bathroom warm
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13. Principle 3: Ensure that commonly used items such as soaps
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14. Principle 7: Use fixtures that are more familiar to the person
living with dementia, such as cross-head taps rather than mixer
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Principle 1: Thermostatic mixing valves for the main water supply
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1. Principle 4: Block out blinds can
encourage a good night’s rest and
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living with dementia seeing shadows
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external light sources.
2. Principle 3: In order to aid
wayfinding to the bed ensure
prominent colour contrasts between
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3. Principles 1 and 6: Ensure a clear
pathway by removing clutter, rugs, or
chairs that may be in the way and
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remove doors from wardrobes so that
clothes can be seen easily. A dementia
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by minimising choice. For example, the
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5. Principle 4: Some people with dementia may not recognise their
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6. Principle 7: Remove clutter but maintain familiarity in the
environment through the inclusion of photographs and objects that
are important to the person.
7. Principle 3: Consider using a plug-in motion sensor light to
illuminate the way to the bathroom at night.
8. Principle 5: Ensure even lighting with a minimum light level of 300
lux.
9. Principle 3: A clock that denotes whether it is day or night may
help a person living with dementia to know whether it is time to wake
up or time to sleep.
10. Principle 3: Ensure clear colour contrasts between the wall, the
light switch box and the switch itself so that it can be identified without
difficulty.
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lines from the bed to the toilet. This will allow for the bathroom to be
located easily. Ensure that there are clear colour
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1. Principle 7: Use fixtures such as cross-head taps which are more
familiar to the person living with dementia, rather than mixer taps.
Principle 1: Water flow monitors, flood detectors and pressure
activated plugs can help reduce the incidences of flooding and water-
related slips and falls.
2. Principle 7; Principle 10: Provide opportunities for familiar and
meaningful engagement such as drying and storing the dishes away
after a meal.
3. Principle 1: To ensure safety in the kitchen ensure that tiles are non-
slip or use a non-slip treatment on ordinary tiles to make them slip
resistant.
4. Principle 3: See-through cabinets and open shelving allow for the
quick and easy location of items inside kitchen cupboards.
5. Principle 1: If a conventional cooktop is proving to be a hazard,
consider replacing it with a safer, induction cook-top. This enables
the person living with dementia to continue to be an active participant in
the household. Other safety devices include a safety cut off switch on
the main power board, stove isolation switches safety electrical cords,
gas detectors and gas cut-off switches.
DEMENTIA ENABLING ENVIRONMENTS: KITCHEN
6. Principle 1: Devices can
be installed to adapt a
conventional cook-top and
make it safer. For example,
a stove guard is a motion
detector that automatically
turns off the stove if the
person moves away from it.
7. Principle 5: Bring daylight
into the space to ensure
bright, even lighting (a
minimum general light level
of 600 lux).
8. Principle 7; Principle 10:
Provide opportunities for
familiar and meaningful
engagement such as drying
and storing the dishes away
after a meal.
Principle 3: Be mindful of
not creating a fire hazard.
9. Principle 7: If a kitchen
appliance such as a kettle
needs to be replaced,
ensure that it is substituted
with a similar kettle that
looks and works in a way
that is familiar to the person
living with dementia.
10. Principle 3: Frequently
used items should be placed
on the kitchen bench top or
open shelf.
Principle 10: Provide an
opportunity for domestic
activities like making a cup
of tea.
11. Principle 3: Kitchen
servery provides a line of
sight from kitchen to
bedroom. Promotes
inclusiveness if person is
restricted to bedroom.
12. Principle 3: A
whiteboard can be used to
note what is in the fridge or
pantry and can also be used
for shopping lists, reminders
and important messages.
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1. Principles 1 and 6: Ensure ample circulation space. Remove
rugs and excess clutter from the main circulation space and so
reduce the possibility of trips and falls.
Principle 3: To allow the person living with dementia to see the
environment clearly, ensure that the flooring is of a contrasting
colour to the furniture.
2. Principle 4: Reduce unwanted stimulation by turning the
television off if it isn’t being used.
Principle 8: Consider using a television with video calling
capabilities or similar devices to enable the person living with
dementia to keep in touch with friends and relatives.
3. Principle 3: A door with contrasting coloured door frames and
handles allow it to be seen easily and can therefore encourage
movement through to other indoor/outdoor spaces.
4. Principle 3: To help with day/time orientation consider using a
clock which clearly displays the time, day and date on a large face
or in bold numbers so that it can be seen easily.
Principle 7: There are many different types of clocks available, so
choose one that is familiar to the person living with dementia.
DEMENTIA ENABLING ENVIRONMENTS: LIVING ROOM
5. Principle 7: The environment should include
familiar and personal objects to encourage
reminiscence.
6. Principle 5: People with dementia require greater
than average light levels. Check that your house is
sufficiently and evenly lit to reduce shadows and to
achieve recommended lux levels.
Principle 4: Ensure that lights and window
treatments reduce glare and reflections lighting.
7. Principle 1: To ensure safety in the case of a fire,
check that smoke detectors are working.
8. Principle 3: Ensure that the colours of tables and
chairs clearly contrast with the colour of the carpet,
and that the edges of table and chairs are clearly
defined.
Principle 1: Avoid sharp edges on tables, and avoid
furniture with glass as it may pose a safety hazard.
9. Principle 7: Furniture must be recognisable and
look like what it is supposed to be. Furniture and
items must also be familiar to the person living with
dementia. Encourage their choice of colour, style and
furnishings where possible. Furniture should be at an
appropriate height for occupants. Use furniture that is
comfortable and has good back and arm supports.
Upholstery must be comfortable and durable.
10. Principle 5: Keep curtains open during the day
to let in natural light.
Principle 4: Avoid bold patterns on curtains which
may be confusing or disturbing to a person living with
dementia. A person living with dementia may find
shadows disturbing. If so, consider ‘black-out blinds’
to keep out natural or artificial light at sunset and at
night.
11. Principles 3 and 7: A door-chime or door
knocker for the main entrance can act as a prompt to
go answer the door. To ensure its effectiveness, use
a type that is most familiar to the person living with
dementia.
12. Principle 5: Use different textures in the living
room to add sensory variation to the space. For
example, a knitted throw on the couch and soft
cushions.
13. Principle 1: Be mindful of potential hazards such
as electrical cords from lamps.
14. Principle 5: Encourage personal interests such
as puzzles that provide opportunities for meaningful
engagement.
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Dementia Dwellings
Off-Street Parking and
Loading Bylaw
MACAI
June 15, 2023
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•Intro To Parking In Maple Ridge
•On Street Parking
•Off-Street Parking –Municipal Property
•Off-Street Parking –Private Property
•Project Overview
•What is the Off-Street Parking Bylaw?
•What regulations are currently within the Off-Street Parking
Bylaw?
•What else can be within an Off-Street Parking Bylaw?
•Discussion
•9 targeted questions
•Quick motion break after 1 hour
•1 open ended question
•Wrap Up
Agenda
Why is Parking Important?
Parking impacts design, form, and function of
our cities and our neighborhood's.
It also has a huge effect on the environment,
economics, affordability, resiliency, equity, and
overall success of how we build our city.
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Parking in Maple Ridge
On-Street Parking Off-Street Parking –
Private Property
Off-Street Parking –
Municipal Parking Lots
On-Street Parking
•Means parking your vehicle
on a street.
•There is approximately
1,500 on-street parking
spaces in the Town Centre
•There are various tools
available to the City to
balance flow of traffic and
neighbourhood
convenience, such as
permit parking and time
limits.
Off-Street Parking –Municipal Parking
•Comprised of 7 parking lots
comprising 863 parking
spaces.
Off-Street Parking –Private Property
•Off-Street Parking means parking a vehicle off
a street; such a driveway or parking lots.
•These spaces are regulated by the Off-Street
Parking Loading bylaw No. 4350-1990.
•This bylaw is being reviewed and updated to
ensure rates and provisions meet our
communities needs and align with best
practices in the region.
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What is the “Off-Street Parking Bylaw”?
Municipalities can regulate off-street parking to balance the needs of
residents, commuters, and visitors through a bylaw.
The Parking Bylaw applies to vehicle parking spaces, loading spaces,
bicycle spaces, and passenger spaces.
The bylaw can regulate location, number and size of off-street parking
spaces
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What is in the current Parking Bylaw?
Minimum spaces per use –Schedule A of the Bylaw
•Residential, such as apartments, secondary suites, townhouses
•Commercial, such as retail, restaurants, other services
•Industrial, such as breweries, warehousing, manufacturing
•Institutional, such as schools, places of worship, assisted living
•Agriculture, such as farming, specific manufacturing
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What is in the current Parking Bylaw?
Payment In-lieu and applicable area (Town Centre)
Tandem Provisions (Townhouse Only)
Shared Parking Provisions (ex, if two businesses want to share a space)
Bike Parking and Storage (Town Centre Only)
EV Charging and Infrastructure Regulations
Parking Stall Design (including accessibility)
Commercial Vehicles and Loading Regulations
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What else can be included in a Parking Bylaw?
Car Sharing Provisions
Landscaping
Space Labels
Lighting
Signage
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How Your Feedback Has Impact
Seeking your direction and input on broad topics relating to off-street
parking.
Discussion will be summarized in a future Council Report
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Discussion
1.Different Areas & Different Parking
Requirements
2.Non-Market Housing & Parking Ratios
3.Rental Housing & Parking Ratios
4.Accessibility & Parking Ratios
Motion Break
5.EV Charging Infrastructure & Parking
6.Long/Short Term Bike Parking Location
7.Long/Short Term Bike Parking Ratio
8.Shared Mobility & Parking
9.Pedestrian Movement & Parking
10.Additional Feedback (Open Ended Discussion)
#1 Different Areas & Different Parking
Requirements
Traditionally, off-street parking
requirements took the approach of
“one-size-fits-all”, but municipalities
are shifting towards considering
different parking requirements for
different areas.
For example, the City of Maple Ridge
has different minimum parking space
requirements for the Central Business
District within the Town Centre.
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#1 Different Areas & Different Parking
Requirements
The City is considering different parking requirements for different areas of
the City –such as close to the Rapid Bus Route.
Where on the scale do you think Maple Ridge should be –in terms of
developing different parking requirements for different areas?
Very Cautious Average Industry Leaders
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#2 Non-Market Housing & Parking Ratios
Many municipalities are encouraging development of non-market
(affordable) housing by lowering parking minimums.
For example, the City of Coquitlam requires:
•1.0 space for each Non-Market Housing unit across the City;
•0.65 spaces for each Non-Market Housing unit close to the Evergreen Line
Core & Shoulder Station Areas
Currently, the City of Maple Ridge only has non-market parking ratios in the
Town Centre, which are:
•Bachelor = 0.8 space/unit
•1 bedroom = 0.9 space/unit
•Each additional bedroom = 0.1 space/unit
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#2 Non-Market Housing & Parking Ratios
The City is considering lowering the parking minimum to further
encourage the development of non-market housing in the City.
Where on the scale do you think Maple Ridge should be –in terms of
encouraging non-market housing through parking requirements?
Very Cautious Average Industry Leaders
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#3 Rental Housing & Parking Ratios
Many municipalities are encouraging development of rental housing by
lowering parking minimums. This includes purpose built rental and other non-
strata units (such as secondary suites)
For example, the City of Mission requires:
•0.75 spaces for Market Rental unit
•0.5 space for Affordable (non) Market Rental unit
Currently, the City of Maple Ridge only has specific parking ratio for secondary
suites and detached garden suites, which can be used as rental units.
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#3 Rental Housing & Parking Ratios
The City is considering creating a low parking minimum to help
encourage the development of rental housing in the City.
Where on the scale do you think Maple Ridge should be –in terms of
encouraging rental housing through parking requirements?
Very Cautious Average Industry Leaders
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#4 Accessibility & Parking Ratios
Many municipalities are lowering the threshold to when an accessible space
is required; and some are requiring at least 1 space for specific uses (such as
a medical office).
For example, the City of Langley requires: 5% of the total parking spaces to
be accessible spaces (minimum of 4 spaces if 75 spaces are required)
Currently, the City of Maple Ridge requires:
•0 spaces if the development requires 25 parking spaces or less
•1 space if the development requires 26-75 parking spaces
•2 spaces if the development requires 76-125 parking spaces
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#4 Accessibility & Parking Ratios
The City is considering increasing the required number of accessible
parking spaces.
Where on the scale do you think Maple Ridge should be –in terms of
increasing the number of accessible parking spaces?
Very Cautious Average Industry Leaders
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Motion Break
5 Minutes
#5 EV Charging & Parking
Many municipalities are requiring some or all parking spaces to be
energized or fully EV ready (including charging equipment).
For example, the City of Surrey requires an energized electrical outlet
for 100% of residential parking spaces, 50% of visitor parking spaces,
and 20% of commercial parking spaces. Each energized electrical outlet
must be capable of providing Level 2 or a higher level of electric vehicle
charging
Currently, the City of Maple Ridge requires roughed-in infrastructure
for: residential units, 50% of visitor parking spaces, and 10% of
commercial spaces (over 10 stalls).
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#5 EV Charging & Parking
The City is considering every residential space to be fully EV ready and
requiring a certain percentage of spaces for other uses to be fully EV ready,
including accessible spaces.
Where on the scale do you think Maple Ridge should be –in terms of
requiring off-street parking spaces to be fully EV Ready?
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#6 Long & Short Term Bike Parking Location
Many municipalities require short and long term bike parking across
the City. Some only require bike parking in specific locations.
For example, the City of Pitt Meadows requires long and short term
bike parking across the City for apartment, assisted housing, office,
commercial, restaurant, recreation, hotel, and industrial uses.
Currently, the City of Maple Ridge only requires long and short term
bike parking within the Town Centre.
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#6 Long & Short Term Bike Parking Location
The City is considering expanding the requirement for long and short term
bike parking city wide.
Where on the scale do you think Maple Ridge should be –in terms of
requiring more long and short term bike parking across the city?
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#7 Long & Short Term Bike Parking Number
Many municipalities are increasing the number of short and long term
bike parking spaces to encourage cycling as a mode of transportation.
For example, the City of Pitt Meadows requires 0.5 long term bicycle
parking spaces per every apartment unit in a building, and 6 short
term bicycle parking spaces for every 20 apartment units.
Currently, the City of Maple Ridge requires 1 long term bicycle parking
space for every 4 apartment units (0.25) and 3 short term bicycle
parking space for ever 20 units.
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#7 Long & Short Term Bike Parking Number
The City is considering increasing the minimum number of long and short
term bike parking.
Where on the scale do you think Maple Ridge should be –in terms of
requiring more long and short term bike parking?
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#8 Shared Mobility and Parking
Context: Some municipalities are beginning to include off-street parking
requirements for transportation services that are shared among users, such
as car sharing (EVO) and bike sharing.
For Example, the City of Surrey allows for the residential parking spaces to
be reduced by 5 parking spaces for each shared vehicle that is provided for
multiple unit residential buildings with underground parking on lots located
within City Centre.
Currently, the City of Maple Ridge does not have any shared mobility
provisions within the Off-Street Parking Bylaw.
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#8 Shared Mobility and Parking
The City is considering including a provision in the new off-street parking
bylaw to encourage shared mobility.
Where on the scale do you think Maple Ridge should be –in terms of
including provisions to encourage shared mobility?
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#9 Pedestrian Movement & Parking
Context: Municipalities are beginning to include provisions to assist
people entering and existing their vehicle or establishment.
For example, the City of Mission requires at least one unobstructed
pedestrian walkway that aligns with a major entrance when 40 parking
spaces are required for non-residential uses.
Currently, the City of Maple Ridge does not have any provisions that
accommodate pedestrian movement within the Off-Street Parking
Bylaw.
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#9 Pedestrian Movement & Parking
The City is considering including a provision in the new off-street parking
bylaw assist residents entering and existing their vehicle.
Where on the scale do you think Maple Ridge should be –in terms of
including provisions for pedestrian movement?
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#10 Additional Feedback
Anything else the committee would like to comment/provide direction
on regarding off-street parking?
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Wrap Up
•Your feedback will be included in a future
Council report
•A report is anticipated to go to Council in
Summer 2023
•Contact:
Krista Gowan, Community Planner
604-467-7402
kgowan@mapleridge.ca