FIVE STAR COMMITTEE
A meeting of the Five Star Committee was held hi the Parks & Recreation Office on April
28, 1994 at 8:00 a.m.
In attendance were Councillor Ron Talbot and Janr~ Taylor, Parks dt Recreation Director.

Item No. I

Mission Statement

The Parks and Recreation Diirector reviewed the proposed structure and
composition of the Committee (attached). It was suggested that the mission
statement and the terms of reference be reviewed over the next couple of weeks.
If members agree with the mission statement and the terms of reference then they
would be taken to Councg.

Recommendation:
That the mission statement and the terms of reference be taken to City Council for
approval, once the Conunittee has had an opportunity to thoroughly review the
mission statement and terms of reference.

Item No. 2

Wheelchair Accessibility - Taxis

The Committee reviewed the memorandum froin the Recreation Manager/Deputy
Director to the City Clerk and no response was received. The Parks and
Recreation Director suggested that another memorandum be sent inquiYing about
whether there is a bylaw requiring taxi companies to have a wheelcha!r accessible
taxi. Also, to get the names of the taxi compsiues and write to them inquiring
whether they have taxis that are wheelchair accessible.

Recommendation:

Item No. 3

Disabled Parking

The Committee reviewed the attached memorandum from the Recreation
Manager/Deputy Director.
Reconunendation:

To again write to Public Works requesting a trial period of painting disabled
parking spots blue with the white disabled symbol in the centre.

Item No. 4

Meetings

A short discussion took place as to when meetings should take place.

~aendation:
That the meetings be held the last Thursday of each month stating at 8:00am in
the Parks and Recreation Office.

ton Talbot
Chair

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a TaylpF, Secretary

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The Five Star Community Committee

MEMSERSt

-2 Al, Jennen appointed by the Mayor
-2 Patks & Recreation staff members
"onuuunity members invited by the Aldermen

CHAIRPERSON:

Alderman-appointed by the Mayor

MEETINGS:

Once a month

MISSION
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residents by removing physical,
To ensure that The City of Port Coquitlam is accessible to all
aspects of community life.
social and attitudinal baniers which hnpede full participation in all

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various Council Conunittees, on matters
needs, with special attention
presently under consideration which affect people with special,
housing, educatioti
transportation,
to public education, awareness and integration, recreation,
1. To advise Municipal Council, mainly through its

R~iRENCE:

and employment.
2. To respond to any matters concerning people with special

needs which may be ieferred to

the committee by council or council committees.

3. To monitor Municipal services and facilities and ensure
special needs are considered.

that the needs of people with

activities affect people with
4. fo work co-operatively with Municipal Departments whose
and information.
special needs and to provide these Dept. with guidance, advice

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5. To circulate, document and keep a library of information.
6. To encourage and facilitate feedback through existing

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channels from people who have a

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special need.
7. To bring to council, issues identified by the Committee requiring

action by the

municipality.
8. To receive information Rom the" Independence Thats

Living Committee

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C1TV OF PORT COQjUITLAM

October 28, 1993
To:

Public Works Committee

FfOjra:

Larry J. Wheeler, Recreation Manager/Deputy Director

Subjeon

Disabled Padring
(Five Star Committee - September 16, 1993)

Recommendation:

1hat the Cit.„of Port Co41uitlam implement a trial project of painting
blue with the white disabled symbol in the centre.
~That this trial pmject be implemented in

disabled parking spots

Parks and Recreation facgity pariting areas.

Background Informationt
The issue of disabled parking "signage" has often beera
the various Committees.

discussed by staff and members of

ates for disabled use only in a

The. issue has always Mwn how we can clearly label a parking
system.
manner that is easy to check whether someone is abusing the

a disabled symbol in the
The proposal is to paint disabled padring areas blue and place
be visible around the car and
middle. When a vehicle is parked in a space, the blue will still
would hopefuBy discourage people from parking illegally.
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'Ihe cost of painting the stalls has been estimated at $50.00 per stall.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE
CITY OF PORT COQUITLAN
MEMORANDUM

May 21, '1991

TO:

Ron

Freeman, City Clerk

Larry J . Wheeler, Recreation Manager
SUBJECT:

Wheelchair Accessibility — Taxis

Star Community Comm1ttee is currently reviewing how
accessible transportation options are for the phys1cally challenged
The Five

in Port Coquitlam.

the quest1on of wheelcha1r accessibility 1n
would appreciate your ass1stance with
taxi cabs was raised.
helping us answer the following questions:
a) Does a taxi company have to have wheelcha1r accessible
cars in its fleet?
bi Are there wheelcha1r accessible cabs in Port Coqu1tlam?
If so, do you have any idea of how many and what models they are?
Any other information you may regarding transportation issues for the
physical'iy challenged would also be appreciated.
Dur1ng our discuss 1on,

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Larry J. Wheeler
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File No: 202.1

cc Er1n Murphy-Carlson