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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-10-07 MinutesCLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE October 7, 2009, 6:00 P.M. MEETING ROOM 1A Present: David Kelly, Chair Sally Barrie Keith Brettell Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer Corine Goodwin Elaine Simpson, Vice-Chair Councillor Ron Hooper Also Present: Anne Greentree, Deputy Clerk 1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Syliva requested that Item 3 d) of the minutes of June 2, 2009 be amended to correct “Newcastle and District Recreation Complex” to “Newcastle Library” and to add at the end of this item: “That the Engineering Department be reminded to include these new sidewalk standards in the construction of all new sidewalks within the Municipality, and that this item be further discussed at the next meeting.” Moved by Keith Brettell, seconded by Corine Goodwin THAT the minutes of the meetings held on June 2, 2009 and September 9, 2009 be approved as amended. “CARRIED” 2. PRESENTATION a) Chris Earle, Barry-Bryan Associates – Renovation of Darlington Sports Centre George Acorn, Manager of Facilities, Community Services Department gave a brief overview of the proposed renovation project of the Darlington Sports Centre. Chris Earle, Barry-Bryan Associates presented the details of the project and used a PowerPoint presentation to support his comments. An audit of the building was performed and a shopping list of repairs and enhancements was developed. Given the limited budget and age of the facility, it was determined that basic improvements and repairs would be undertaken. At this time they are in the design stages of the project and expect the work to begin in spring 2010. Essentially the project includes: improved access from the parking lot, through the interior and the main lobby area; accessible washrooms off the main lobby area; lighting improvements; and new interior finishes and way finding systems. Clarington Accessibility - 2 - October 7, 2009 Advisory Committee Members of the Committee provided input and suggestions, including moving the door to the accessible washroom away from the basement stairs to the east wall. Consideration should be given to using the same type of locking mechanism on the accessible washroom door as was used in the Newcastle Library Branch, and the faucets in this washroom should be gooseneck and motion activated. David expressed his disappointment that the facility won’t be fully accessible. Options for the construction of an accessible entrance to the ice surface were explored. 3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES OF LAST MEETING b) Customer Service Standard Anne reported that the Customer Service Standards have not yet been presented to Committee/Council for adoption. Patti Barrie is waiting for final comments from the Community Services Department. b) 2009 Accessibility Aware Fair – Kawartha Lakes Anne offered anyone who may have attended the Fair to provide an update to the Committee. No update was provided. c) Initial Proposed Accessible Built Environment Standard Anne reported that Clarington’s Chief Building Official, Rick Pigeon, advised that the large Municipal Chief Building Officials group will be commenting on the Initial Proposed Accessible Built Environment Standards. Clarington has not commented on the proposed standard. d) Accessibility Challenge Anne advised the Committee that Clarington Central will partner with the Committee to do the challenge, although it will be a different class than was originally planned. Patti Barrie has been in contact with the teacher. The teacher will be invited to attend the November meeting to discuss this matter further. e) Joint Regional AAC Meeting Sally Barrie, Corine Goodwin, Councillor Hooper and Patti Barrie attended nd the Joint Regional AAC Meeting held in Whitby on September 22. Sally advised that the newsletter included in today’s meeting agenda was complete and therefore a verbal update was not necessary. Corine commented that she felt it was nice to hear what other agencies were doing. Clarington Accessibility - 3 - October 7, 2009 Advisory Committee 3. NEW BUSINESS a) Accessibility Awareness Expo 2010 Planning Meeting Sylvia reported that she attended the Accessibility Awareness Expo planning meeting at Durham College today. In the morning they would like a breakfast for the business people and the afternoon evening will be open to the public. They are looking for a keynote speaker. Sylvia suggested Howard Gary, Professor of Design. She asked the Committee members if they had any specific vendors they would like to invite to participate in this event. David suggested Bay Cycle Sports, 980 Brock Road, Pickering, ON. b) Plan Review Checklist Sylvia enquired about the checklist, to be used when reviewing plans, which was to be considered by the Committee and requested that it be included on next meeting’s agenda. 4. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be held on November 4, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in Committee Room 1A. 5. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Keith Brettell, seconded by Corine Goodwin THAT the meeting be adjourned. “CARRIED” The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m. _________________________ Chair _________________________ Secretary