HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-11-04 MinutesCLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
November 4, 2009, 6:00 P.M.
MEETING ROOM 1A
Present: Elaine Simpson, Vice-Chair
Keith Brettell
Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer
Corine Goodwin
Councillor Ron Hooper
Absent: David Kelly
Sally Barrie
Also Present: Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Elaine Simpson, Vice-Chair, chaired the meeting in the absence of David Kelly.
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer, seconded by Keith Brettell
THAT the minutes of the meetings held on October 7, 2009 be approved.
“CARRIED”
2. PRESENTATION
a) Sarah White, Accessibility Experts – Customer Service Standards
Sarah White, Accessibility Experts, advised Committee that they had been
contracted to assist the Municipality with implementation of the Customer
Service Standards of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
They have worked closely with the staff committee in drafting the policies
and procedures required and have provided the legislated training to 211
staff members. Sarah indicated that the Municipality will be compliant with
the legislation by January 1, 2010.
3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES OF LAST MEETING
a) Customer Service Standard
The report recommending the adoption of the Customer Service Standard
policies and procedures was presented to the General Purpose and
Administration Committee on November 2; the final approval will be
considered by Council on November 9.
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b) Accessibility Challenge
Patti Barrie is still attempting to follow up with Clarington Central
Secondary School.
c) Accessibility Awareness Expo 2010
Elaine Simpson and Patti Barrie attended a meeting of the Accessibility
Chairs where planning of this event was discussed. The Regional
Municipality of Durham is taking a lead role in organizing the day. Work is
ongoing in contacting vendors to set up displays. The next meeting will be
held in January 2010.
d) Plan Review Checklist
Patti Barrie will contact the City of Oshawa to determine if they have a
checklist which is used in reviewing site plans.
4. NEW BUSINESS
a) Correspondence from Pat Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of
Durham – Highway 407 East Completion Draft Environmental Assessment
Report
P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that on
September 23, 2009, Regional Council adopted the following resolution
pertaining to Accessibility Advisory Committee Recommendations
regarding the Highway 407 East Completion Draft Environmental
Assessment Report; and the Notice of Study Commencement and Notice
of Public Information Centre for the Preliminary Design and Environmental
Assessment Study for the Widening of Highway 401 from Salem Road to
Brock Street in the Towns of Ajax and Whitby:
"THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee forward a letter to the
Minister of Transportation with respect to the Preliminary Design and
Class Environmental Assessment Study for the widening of
Highway 401 from Salem Road to Brock Street in the Towns of Ajax and
Whitby requesting that the design and construction of the Henry Street,
Lake Ridge Road and Brock Street replacement bridges include adequate
provision to accommodate persons with disabilities to ensure their safety
when crossing these bridges;
AND FURTHER THAT in order to assist persons with physical disabilities
the Ministry of Transportation be urged to work closely with the Region to
ensure that the design for the sidewalks on the bridges meet the proposed
standard within the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
legislation being a minimum width of 1.8 meters;
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AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the area
municipalities."
Moved by Keith Brettell, seconded by Sylvia Jaspers Fayer
THAT the resolution of the Regional Municipality of Durham regarding the
widening of Highway 401 from Salem Road to Brock Street in the Towns
of Ajax and Whitby be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
The Committee requested that information pertaining to the Highway 407
be brought forward for the next meeting.
b) Correspondence from Lisa Janveaux, Community Advantage
Rehabilitation Inc. – “Deaf Child Sign”
Further information pertaining to this matter will be included on the agenda
for the next meeting.
5. OTHER BUSINESS
Information pertaining to accessibility of campaign offices for the upcoming
municipal election, as drafted by the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks
and Treasurers of Ontario, was circulated and members were requested to
forward any comments to Patti Barrie.
6. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be held on December 2, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in Committee
Room 1A.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Keith Brettell, seconded by Corine Goodwin
THAT the meeting be adjourned.
“CARRIED”
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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Chair
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Secretary