HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-09-01 MinutesCLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
September 1, 2010, 6:00 P.M.
MEETING ROOM 1A
Present: David Kelly, Chair
Keith Brettell
Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer
Councillor Ron Hooper
Absent: Sally Barrie
Corine Goodwin
Also Present: June Gallagher, Clerk II, Clerk’s Department, as Recording
Secretary
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer, seconded by Keith Brettell
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on June 2, 2010 be approved.
“CARRIED”
2. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES OF LAST MEETING
a) Verbal Update regarding Water main Valve (Item #4b)
June informed the Committee that she had contacted the Region of
Durham and they had checked the area for a tripping hazard recently and
found none. She stated that it is assumed that the problem has been fixed
since the June 2, 2010 meeting. June also informed the Committee that
the Region of Durham provided good customer service in advising her of
the situation in a timely manner.
3. NEW BUSINESS
a) Review of Play structure to be Installed at Rick Gay Memorial Park,
Located at 22 Cherry Blossom Road, Courtice
The Committee reviewed and discussed the diagrams for the proposed
play structure.
The Committee noted the following:
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in order to take advantage of the “pull up transfer station”, the
surrounding area (under the structure) must be an accessible hard
surface (i.e. either paved or rubberized surface, not sand);
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in future, for any other accessible structures, the Committee
requests that the accessible features be detailed in the vendor’s
submission (i.e. height measurements and clear definition for
surface, etc.)
b) “Charting a Path Forward: Report of the Independent Review of the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005”
David asked that this matter be held over until the next meeting, in order
to ensure that all members have the opportunity to review it and highlight
items (especially any notes specific to Clarington) for a full discussion. He
noted that this document will form part of the Clarington accessibility plan
which will be presented to the new Council.
Councillor Hooper noted that the Province needs to do a better job of
advertising the changes and the standards. Keith agreed and suggested
that the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee needs to do more
community outreach.
4. OTHER BUSINESS
a) Clarington Fitness Centre
Sylvia mentioned that, at the Clarington Fitness Centre, they have recently
installed a chair in the shower, in order to make it more accessible. She
noted that there was an existing grab bar, which causes a problem with:
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the chair being too far away from the shower;
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the position of the exiting bar does not accommodate grabbing
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the bar being too high
After mentioning it to staff, staff has made changes and moved the grab
bar and added an appropriate grab bar.
In addition, she noted that the curb cut at the entrance is not near the
accessible parking. She noted that, after she had raised the issue with
staff, they changed the curb to a saw cut and added two more accessible
parking spots. She stated that she was very impressed with the
communication and reaction with Mark Sutherland.
Moved by Keith Brettell, Seconded Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer
THAT the Municipality adopt a policy that requires any accessibility
updates or changes to their facilities be reviewed by the Clarington
Accessibility Advisory Committee, as deemed necessary by the Municipal
Clerk.
“CARRIED”
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b) Crosswalk Timing in front of Strathaven
Councillor Hooper informed the Committee that the crosswalk timing has
successfully been increased. He noted that Councillor Woo provided the
information that the timing had changed.
c) Expo Update
June provided the Committee with a verbal financial update from the
Expo, which included a note from Tracey Tyner Cavanagh, Region of
Durham Accessibility Coordinator, where Tracey noted that the $2,872.95
deficit will be covered by the Region of Durham. The Committee noted
that it was well run and worthwhile.
d) Verbal Update Regarding the ABE Standard
June provided the Committee with a verbal update regarding the ABE
(Accessible Built Environment), relaying information from Bernita Lee,
Consultant, Diversity. June noted that Bernita had been informed that the
ABE standards are soon to be posted and that they were advised that
once released, the final recommendations for ABE would be under
consideration by the government.
e) Resignation of Elaine Simpson
The Committee regrets the resignation of Elaine Simpson and would like
to extend their thanks to her for her efforts on the Committee.
5. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be held on October 6, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in Committee
Room 1A.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Ron Hooper, seconded by Keith Brettell
THAT the meeting be adjourned.
“CARRIED”
The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
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Chair
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Secretary