HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-10-06 MinutesCLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
October 6, 2010, 6:00 P.M.
MEETING ROOM 1A
Present: Keith Brettell
Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer
Sally Barrie
Corine Goodwin
Absent: David Kelly
Councillor Ron Hooper
Also Present: Jeany Barrett, President of Newcastle Horticultural Society
June Gallagher, Clerk II, Clerk’s Department, as Recording
Secretary
1. PRESENTATION
a) Jeany Barrett, President of Newcastle Horticultural Society
Ms. Barrett was present to provide the Committee with verbal and PowerPoint
presentation regarding the Newcastle Community Hall Heritage Garden Project.
She reviewed the history of the project and informed the Committee that the goal
of the project is to:
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Bring gardens back to a heritage look
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Install underground watering system to help keep plants and trees in the
best of health
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Increase the space around cenotaph to allow more people to pay their
respects.
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Move the fountain to the north west corner of King and Mill
Ms. Barrett asked the Committee for a letter of support to accompany the Trillium
grant application. She noted that the grant application deadline is November 1,
2010. Ms. Barrett informed the Committee that the budget for the project is
$200,000. She highlighted the key aspects of the architect’s Design Plans. Ms.
Barrett invited the Committee to an information session on October 12, 2010 at
6:30 p.m. in the Newcastle Community Hall Council Chambers.
The Committee had a general discussion regarding the project. The Committee
was concerned about the accessibility of the flagstones as part of the proposal.
In general, the Committee was supportive of the project.
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Moved by Sally Barrie, seconded by Keith Brettell
THAT the Newcastle Community Hall Heritage Garden Project be supported in
principle, and
THAT the Newcastle Horticultural Society be advised that the Committee is
interested in being involved in the review of future detailed plans in an effort to
provide guidance and input.
“CARRIED”
2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Corinne Goodwin, seconded by Keith Brettell
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on September 1, 2010 be approved with
the following changes:
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Page 2, Section 4a, 1 Paragraph, is replaced with:
“She noted that there was an existing grab bar, which causes a
problem with: the chair losing depth because of the location of the
bar......”
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Page 2, Section 4a, 2 Paragraph, is replaced with:
“After mentioning it to staff, staff has not made changes and moved
the grab bar.”
“CARRIED”
3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES OF LAST MEETING
b) “Charting a Path Forward: Report of the Independent Review of the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005”
The Committee had a general discussion about the document. Sylvia noted that
it was interesting that the Municipality is urged to adopt a policy of seeking input
from the Accessibility Committee. She also noted that there may be a perception
that the word “accessibility” may be overused and that the perhaps “all-inclusive”
would be a better term. Sally noted that there may be issues with the policy
being applied differently by different municipalities.
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4. NEW BUSINESS
(a) Sidewalk Sawcuts
Sylvia had asked that this issue be placed on the agenda. She noted that she
had attended the Accessibility Advisory Committee meetings (prior to being a
member of the Committee) where it was recommended that sidewalks (public
and private) use sawcuts instead of trowel cuts. Sylvia noted that the Clarington
Fitness Centre does use sawcuts, but she is concerned that it might not be a
policy being applied across the municipality.
June will look into the resolution and outcome and place this item on the next
agenda.
(b) Posting of the Final Proposed Accessible Built Environment Standard
Noted
(c) Bill 23 to Reform the Ontario Disability Support Program Act, 1997 and the
Taxation Act, 2007 – For Information
The Committee had a general discussion regarding the current difficulties.
(d) Resolution from the Region’s Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting of
June 22, 2010 Regarding Promotion of Sign Language Interpretation as a
Career Choice
Noted
(c) Review of Clarington’s Election Website (Accessibility Features)
June Gallagher demonstrated the accessibility information contained on the
Municipality of Clarington’s Election Website.
(d) Application for Appointment
Application forms for reappointment to the Accessibility Advisory Committee were
distributed.
5. OTHER BUSINESS
Election Workers
June Gallagher informed the Committee that the Clerk’s Department is still
looking for election workers. Application forms were distributed.
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6. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
To be determined – will reconvene in the new year.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Keith Brettell, seconded by Sally Barrie
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
“CARRIED”
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Chair
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Secretary