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Transportation Advisory Committee
MEETING MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC),
held via Zoom teleconference on September 22, 2021 at 7:00 pm.
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Councillor Chelsa Meadus Council Liaison
Vijay Soparkar, Chair Member at Large
Eric Phillips, Vice Chair Member at Large
Jennifer Wright Member at Large
Ineke Boekhorst Member at Large
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Mark Halpin Staff Liaison/Manager of Transportation
Sabina Chand Committee Clerk, Legal and Legislative Services
ABSENT
Korleen Carreras School District No. 42 Board Trustee
Note: Ineke Boekhorst joined at 7:30 pm
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2021-018
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda for the September 22, 2021 Transportation Advisory Committee be
approved as circulated.
CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
3.1 Regular Meeting Minutes – June 23, 2021
R/2021-19
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Transportation Advisory Committee meeting dated June
23, 2021 be adopted.
CARRIED
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4. DELEGATIONS - NIL
5. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1 2022 TAC Work Plan Draft
The Staff Liaison reviewed the draft 2022 TAC Work Plan with the Committee that was sent
via email to all members prior to the meeting. Discussion ensued on timeline, process and
expectations from the Committee.
R/2021-20
It was moved and seconded
That the Transportation Advisory Committee Work Plan be adopted as is and recommended
to Council for approval.
CARRIED
5.2 Transport 2050 Staff Update
The Staff Liaison provided an update on the Transport 2050 timeline and answered
questions and comments from the Committee. The Staff Liaison informed the Committee
that TransLink presented to Council on September 7, 2021. To view the presentation:
http://media.mapleridge.ca/Mediasite/Play/1f3b8d4f9efb4c0b9778d2120f519c401d
(beginning at approximately 1:06:24).
The Staff Liaison advised the Committee of a public engagement opportunity coming soon
and that the next steps include a final draft to be presented to Council in December 2021.
R/2021-21
It was moved and seconded
That the Staff Liaison coordinate public engagement information with Translink and report
back to the Committee and advises that the City of Maple Ridge actively promote the draft of
the Transport 2050 Phase 3 Public Engagement.
CARRIED
5.3 Strategic Transportation Plan Update
The Staff Liaison provided a summary of the previous Strategic Transportation Plan phases
and a current update on phase 3 that was presented to Council in early September.
Next update to Council is scheduled for September 27, 2021.
6. LIAISON UPDATES
6.1 Staff Liaison
The Staff Liaison provided an update on current departmental projects and answered
questions and comments from the members.
6.2 Council Liaison
Councillor Chelsa Meadus informed the Committee that Council is currently working on hiring
a new Chief Administrative Officer.
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7. QUESTION PERIOD FOR THE PUBLIC
Chuck Glover asked why the 2022 TAC Work Plan drafts are not included in the agenda
package and will email the Staff Liaison and the Committee Clerk other questions directly.
Craig Towers asked about the crosswalks for the city plan, if are they approved and for which
crosswalks on 232 Street.
8. ROUNDTABLE – NIL
9. ADJOURNMENT – 8:36 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Transportation Advisory Committee will be held on
Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 7:00 pm via Zoom.
Vijay Soparkar, Chair
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