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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-05-05 MinutesCLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE May 5, 2009, 6:00 P.M. MEETING ROOM 1A Present: Elaine Simpson, Vice Chair Sally Barrie Keith Brettell Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer Corrine Goodwin Councillor Ron Hooper Absent: David Kelly, Chair Also Present: Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk Ellen Atkinson, Recording Secretary 1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Keith Brettell, seconded by Sally Barrie THAT the minutes of the meeting held on April 7, 2009 be approved. “CARRIED” 2. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES OF LAST MEETING a) List for Site Plan Review Keith and Sylvia comprised a draft list of items for the Committee to review. The list will be complied into a checklist and provided to Keith and Sylvia for future site plan reviews. Sally, on behalf of the other Committee members, thanked Keith and Sylvia for all their efforts in compiling the review checklist. b) Town of Whitby Presentation – Full Service Gas Stations A copy of the presentation was provided to the members. This presentation was a follow up to a resolution passed earlier this year. The presentation was from a member of the Canadian Petroleum Products Institute. He provided history on gas stations and highlighted some accessibility enhancements with regards to the Self Service Gas Stations such as: wheelchair/walker accessibility to convenience stores attached to the gas stations, dedicated parking spaces, washrooms better adapted for persons with disabilities, wider aisles, and pay at the pump and pumps are now being designed with the buttons lowered. He noted there are concerns that still need to be addressed which included: standard canopy signage Canada wide, displays blocking the entrances to stores/pay counters and the calling of 24 hours in advance if person requires Clarington Accessibility - 2 - May 5, 2009 Advisory Committee assistance at the pumps. Many gas stations have there accessibility statements on their websites and he noted there is still much work to do to be in compliance for 2012. c) Customer Service Standards – Feedback Brochures The Committee was supplied with a copy of the Municipality of Clarington Feedback Procedure for information. Feedback forms will be made available in every facility and the website. The intent is to respond to the feedback within three business days. A representative from each department is on the Committee. Staff training will take place next week. Any concerns with regards to accessibility issues within the Municipality of Clarington will be forwarded to the Clerk’s Department, and the Clerk’s Department will prepare a report on a quarterly basis stating the issues brought forward. This report will be provided to the Accessibility Advisory Committee and to Council. 3. NEW BUSINESS a) Accessibility Advisory Committee Regional Forum – June 1, 2009 The Committee was advised of the upcoming Accessibility Advisory Committee Regional Forum scheduled for June 1, 2009 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The last date for registration is May 21, 2009 and if there are any members interested in attending they need to contact Ellen Atkinson, Clerk’s Department prior to May 21, 2009. b) John Kiru, Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas A copy of the presentation done by John Kiru, Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas was provided to the Committee for information. Committee members who attended this presentation commented on how informative it was. Patti stated Mr. Kiru has offered to provide another presentation in the future. c) Accessibility Expo – Breaking Down Barriers The Committee was informed of the arrangement being made by the Accessibility Committee Coordinators’ from Whitby and Ajax for a forum being held at Durham College. This event is scheduled for May or June 2010. They are required to prepare a business plan before they can proceed. d) DREN –Gala – May 25, 2009 – TOCSA Hall Municipality of Clarington has nominated GoodLife Fitness, Bowmanville for the Accessibility Award. Nominee’s who where chosen as recipients of the awards have been informed. Ken Shaw, CTV News will be the Master Clarington Accessibility - 3 - May 5, 2009 Advisory Committee of Ceremony for this event. Patti will order two tickets for the Committee, if members are interested in attending they need to contact Patti. e) Other It was confirmed by staff from the Engineering Department that indeed the construction on King Street was impeding the sidewalk. This has been addressed and the problem has been rectified. Agenda items for the next meeting should be emailed to Ellen Atkinson @ eatkinson@clarington.net. 4. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be held on June 2, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in Committee Room 1A. 5. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. _________________________ Chair _________________________ Secretary