HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-03-01 MinutesClarington Accessibility Advisory Committee
March 1, 2018, 6:30 P.M.
MAC Meeting Room 3C
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Present: Shea -Lea Latchford (Chair)
Andre O'Bumsawin
Tim Van Leeuwen
Councillor Partner
Sally Barrie
Also Present: Andrea Nicholson — Accessibility Coordinator
Dawn Hanna, Alzheimer Society of Durham Region (until 6:55 PM)
David Crome, Director of Planning Services (until 7:45PM)
Regrets: Jacqui Watchorn
Maureen Reed
The meeting was called to order at 6:36pm.
1. Adoption of Minutes
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Andre O'Bumsawin
That the minutes of the meeting of February 1, 2018 be approved.
Carried
2. Presentation
(a) Dawn Hanna, Public Education Coordinator with Alzheimer Society of
Durham Region (ASDR) presented on the Blue Umbrella Program as part of
developing dementia -friendly communities. The program provides individualized
training and support to businesses within a community/municipality in an effort to
work towards a dementia friendly community. Currently ASDR no longer has
funding to initiate the program. ASDR can also provide general dementia
awareness training for employees.
Councillor Partner agreed to speak with ASDR's Director of Philanthropy to
discuss the program and funding requirements.
Andrea Nicholson agreed to explore options for staff dementia awareness
education.
(b) David Crome, Director of Planning Services, reported that the Ontario Building
Code is the only legislation that directs how many new units must be accessible
(15% of new apartments must be accessible). David also reported on the
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planning process and Clarington's obligation for Intensification, and the
requirement for 40% of new homes to be created in developed areas. The
Committee requested direction on addressing the need for accessible housing
and for including guidelines for developers regarding commonly cited
recommendations in the site plan review process. David suggested engaging in
dialogue with developers and will follow up with AAC after a proposed new
affordable housing committee is formed.
3. Business Arising From Minutes
No business arising
4. New Business
(a) AAC Awareness at Community Events
The Committee discussed participating in community events to raise awareness
of accessibility and agreed to plan for the following events:
Maplefest (Bowmanville) — Saturday May 5
Orono Fair (Orono) Saturday September 8
Harvest Festival (Newcastle) — Saturday October 6 (Thanksgiving)
Apple Festival (Bowmanville) — Saturday October 13
Andrea Nicholson will follow up with Tourism about options for sharing a booth at
the events.
(b) Dynamic symbol of access
Deferred to April meeting.
(c) Accessibility Education Event for businesses within CIP areas
Andrea Nicholson reported that an accessibility education event has been
planned in collaboration with Planning Services for businesses within the
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) areas. The event will feature a guest
speaker from the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario (ADO), a presentation
regarding the Municipalities CIP grants, including the new accessibility grant. The
event is to provide businesses with the opportunity to learn about accessibility
legislation and ask questions directly to ADO and to learn about the CIP grants
that are available. The AAC is welcome to attend.
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(d) May June meeting dates
Deferred to April meeting
(e) Elevator audio project official unveiling
The audio speech synthesizers that have been installed on both elevators will be
officially unveiled on Wednesday March 14, 2018 at 10:00am. Mayor Foster,
members of Council, and AAC members will be present. A media release will
follow.
5. Regional Update
Andre O'Bumsawin reported that The Forward Movement presented to the
Regional AAC regarding the dynamic symbol of access. The Forward Movement
is advocating for the universal symbol of access to be replaced by the dynamic
symbol of access. The Committee agreed to defer discussion to the April
meeting.
6. Other Business
Tim Van Leeuwen reported accessibility concerns at the new Daybreak
Restaurant, where the furniture blocked the path of travel to get to seats and
washroom. Andre O'Bumsawin agreed to contact Brent Rice, Chief Building
Official, to discuss the approved plans for the site.
7. Date of Next Meeting
Thursday April 5, 2018 at 6:30 pm MAC Meeting Room 3C (new temporary
room)
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8. Adjournment
Moved by Andre O'Bumsawin, and seconded by Tim Van Leeuwen
That the meeting adjourn.
Carried
The meeting concluded at 8:07pm.
Chair
Secretary
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