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City of Maple Ridge
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Environmental Advisory Committee, held in the Council
Chambers, at Maple Ridge City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, on
Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 7:00 pm
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Alexander Lui
Bijan Naghipour
Councillor Duncan
Councillor Masse
Cpl. Steven Martin
David Rush
lneke Boekhorst
Kina Roy
Lisa Beare
Paul Yeoman
Wayne Stevens
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
David Pollock
Sunny Schiller
REGRETS/ABSENTS
Franklin Salguero
Fraser Health
Member at Large
Council Liaison
Council Liaison -Alternate
Ridge Meadows RCMP -Traffic Services
Cycling Rep
Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association
Youth Rep
School District 42 Rep
Member at Large
Seniors Rep
Staff Liaison / Municipal Engineer
Committee Clerk
Member at Large
1. CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS
The Council Liaison called the inaugural meeting of the Committee to order at 7:03 pm and
introductions were made.
2. AGENDA ADOPTION
R17-001
It was moved and seconded
3.
That the agenda dated January 25, 2017 be adopted as amended.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND INFO -PURPOSE OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Staff Liaison provided information on the mandate of the Active Transportation Advisory
Committee. Procedures and potential issues for the committee to explore were explained.
Note: Bijan Naghipour entered at 7:18 pm.
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January 25, 2017
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4. ADVISORY COMMITTEE PROCEDURES
4.1 Roles, Responsibilities, Procedures
The Council Liaison shared information on Advisory Committee roles, responsibilities
and procedures.
4.2 The Role of the Chair and the Election Process
The Council Liaison and Committee Clerk provided information on the role of the
Chair, Vice-Chair and the election process. ATAC elections will be held in a couple of
months.
5. NEW BUSINESS
5.1 Transportation Overview
The Staff Liaison provided transportation related information. Topics included the
Strategic Transportation Plan, the provincial Ministry of Transportation and
Infrastructure, Translink, traffic calming.
6. ROUNDTABLE
Paul Yeoman asked some questions regarding transit which were answered by the Staff
Liaison.
lneke Boekhorst reported the BIA is very interested in both speed limits in the town centre
and bicycling on sidewalks.
Wayne Stevens asked about how feedback from advisory committees is used by Council.
Councillor Duncan clarified the process. Mr. Stevens asked about funding for projects within
the plan.
Alexander Lui shared information from a recent Translink Handidart review session. Mr. Lui
shared some feedback that was provided by Fraser Health to the City in regards to the
redevelopment of 232nd Street. In response to a question by Mr. Lui the Staff Liaison shared
information about how the City and School District 42 work together on school transportation
issues.
Kino Roy asked about the accessibility of sidewalks. The Staff Liaison provided information
on the process for improving existing let downs.
David Rush shared that cycling is a way to avoid creating CO2 emissions. Mr. Rush shared
some statistics from the Ministry of Environment regarding cycling in Maple Ridge and
shared his thoughts on CO2 emissions. Mr. Rush shared some of his experiences cycling in
Maple Ridge.
Lisa Beare reported that School District 42 and the City have met regarding school
transportation.
Councillor Masse shared that he sits on the Metro Environmental Advisory Committee and
sees overlaps between the work of the Active Transportation Advisory Committee, the
Environmental Advisory Committee and the Economic Development Commission. Councillor
Masse shared information on CO2 emissions.
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January 25, 2017
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7. QUESTION PERIOD
8. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved and seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 8:12 pm.
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