HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-09-09 MinutesCLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
September 9, 2009, 6:00 P.M.
MEETING ROOM 1A
Present: David Kelly, Chair
Sally Barrie
Keith Brettell attended the meeting at 6:20 p.m.
Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer
Corine Goodwin
Councillor Ron Hooper
Absent: Elaine Simpson, Vice-Chair
Also Present: Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
1. NEW BUSINESS
a) Customer Service Standard
The draft policy related to the Customer Service Standard was circulated
and discussed, with further explanation of the Feedback Procedure being
provided. Members of the Committee were requested to forward any
additional comments as it is anticipated that the policy will be submitted for
Council approval later in the month.
b) Accessibility Awareness EXPO … Breaking Down Barriers
Draft 2 of the Event Plan was circulated and an explanation of work to
date was provided. The Economic Development and Tourism Department
of the Regional Municipality of Durham will be taking the lead role in
planning of the event. Members were invited to an on-site meeting at
Durham College/UOIT (event venue) scheduled for October 7, 2009, at
10:00 a.m.
Suggestions for guest speakers/presenters are welcome.
c) 2009 Accessibility Aware Fair – Kawartha Lakes
The Committee was provided information regarding the 2009 Accessibility
Aware Fair being held at the Victoria Park Armoury, 210 Kent Street West,
Lindsay on Saturday, October 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event
provides a day of free activities and experiences, information, food, fun
and merchandise.
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d) Initial Proposed Accessible Built Environment Standard
The comment period on the initial proposed Accessible Build Environment
Standard closes on October 16, 2009. A summary of the standard was
provided to members for review and discussion at the next meeting.
3. OTHER BUSINESS
a) Accessibility Forum
The Committee was reminded of the Accessibility Forum scheduled for
September 22, 2009 at the Centennial Building, Whitby. This is an
opportunity for the Accessibility Committees from across the Region to
network and also for each Committee to highlight their activities.
b) Accessibility Challenge
Prior to the next meeting, Clarington Central will be contacted to
determine their interest in participating in the Accessibility Challenge
during this school year.
c) Intersection Concerns
Concerns were raised with respect to the line painting at the intersection
of Baseline Road and Spry Avenue, and Simpson Avenue and King
Street. This matter will be forwarded to the Engineering Services
Department for review.
d) Traffic Light Programming
A question has been raised as to whether the programming of traffic lights
returns to its original timing following a power outage. The Region of
Durham has been asked to respond.
4. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be held on October 7, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in Committee
Room 1A.
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5. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Sally Barrie, seconded by Keith Brettell
THAT the meeting be adjourned.
CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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Chair
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Secretary