HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-03-01 MinutesCLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
March 1, 2011, 6:00 P.M.
MEETING ROOM 1A
Present: Sally Barrie
Keith Brettell
Jennifer Forde attended until 6:30 p.m.
Tim Hick
Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer
Shea-Lea Latchford
Councillor Partner
Absent: David Kelly
Also Present: Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
This being the first meeting of the newly-formed Committee, Councillor Partner called
the meeting to order and chaired the proceedings.
1. INTRODUCTIONS
The members of the Committee introduced themselves and explained why they
were interested in sitting on the Committee.
a) Election of Chair
Councillor Partner opened nominations for the position of Chair, explaining that in
accordance with the Terms of Reference this is for a one-year period.
Moved by Sally Barrie, seconded by Shea-Lea Latchford
THAT Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer be nominated to the position of Chair.
Moved by Tim Hick, seconded by Jennifer Forde
THAT Keith Brettell be nominated to the position of Chair.
Moved by Shea-Lea Latchford, seconded by Sally Barrie
THAT nominations be closed.
“CARRIED”
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Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer declined the nomination. Keith Brettell accepted the
nomination and was declared the Chair for 2011.
b) Election of Vice-Chair
Councillor Partner opened nominations for the position of Chair, explaining that in
accordance with the Terms of Reference this is for a one-year period.
Moved by Sally Barrie, seconded by Shea-Lea Latchford
THAT Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer be nominated to the position of Vice-Chair.
With no further nominations coming forth, Councillor Partner announced
nominations closed.
Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer accepted the nomination and was declared the Vice-Chair
for 2011.
c) Appointment of Site Plan Review Sub-Committee Members
The Municipal Clerk provided an explanation of the work of the Site Plan Review
Sub-Committee. Shea-Lea Latchford, Tim Hick and Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer
volunteered to sit on the sub-committee.
2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer, seconded by Sally Barrie
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on October 6, 2010 be approved.
“CARRIED”
3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES OF LAST MEETING
d) Sidewalk Sawcuts
The Municipal Clerk advised that a section of sidewalk on Rudell Road had been
constructed using an alternative method of implementing sawcuts, on a trial
basis. This method has proven to be extremely labour intensive given the
amount of inspections required. Also, the saw cutting must be completed the day
following the pouring of the sidewalk and this is not always possible given the
contractor’s time lines. The Engineering Services Department now ensures that
each contractor is advised of the proper way of performing the sawcut work prior
to the job being undertaken, so as to not repeat errors that have been made in
the past.
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The Committee requested that a member of the Engineering Services
Department attend the next meeting to explain, in detail, the process of sidewalk
construction.
4. NEW BUSINESS
(a) Report PSD-007-07 – Protocol for Council-Appointed Advisory
Committees
Report PSD-007-07 was reviewed for information of the members.
(b) Terms of Reference – Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Terms of Reference were reviewed for information of the members.
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(c) Rick Hansen 25 Anniversary Relay – Appointment of Representative
The Municipal Clerk advised that Clarington has been designated as an “End of
Day” Community for the Rick Hansen Relay which is being organized to
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recognize the 25 Anniversary of the Wheels in Motion effort. A staff committee
is being formed to organize the event; Tim Hick volunteered to represent the
Accessibility Committee.
(d) Report CLD-002-11 – Accessibility Initiatives Undertaken for 2010
Municipal Elections
The Municipal Clerk provided an explanation of the measures undertaken to
ensure accessibility for all electors during the municipal election process.
Committee members advised of difficulties they encountered at Enniskillen Public
School where they were required to vote in a different area than other electors
and Maranatha Church where the tables were located too close to one another
and to the wall, making it impossible for a wheelchair to access the voting
compartment. The Clerk advised that these matters would be addressed for the
2014 election.
(c) Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 – Integrated
Accessibility Standards
The Municipal Clerk advised that the Integrated Accessibility Standards are
currently out for public comment.
5. OTHER BUSINESS
Sally Barrie, who is also a member on the Durham Regional Accessibility
Committee, advised that they are looking at the issue of self-serve gas stations,
time of day electricity pricing in that it discriminates against individuals with
disabilities and the registering of service animals.
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Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer thanked the Committee for the flowers that were sent on
the passing of her husband, George.
Keith Brettell advised that he would like to address the parking situation at a
Burketon restaurant at a future meeting and that he has invited a member of the
Community Services Department to a meeting to discuss upgrades to the
Courtice Community Complex.
It was agreed that goal setting for the Committee would be discussed at the next
meeting.
6. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Committee will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2011,
commencing at 6:00 p.m. in Committee Room 1A.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Keith Brettell, seconded by Tim Hick
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
“CARRIED”
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Chair
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Secretary