HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-12-08 MinuttesCLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
DECEMBER 2, 2008, 6:00 P.M.
NEWCASTLE & DISTRICT RECREATION FACILITY
Present: David Kelly, Chair
Sally Barrie
Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer
Elaine Simpson
Councillor Ron Hooper (left at 6:10 p.m.)
Also Present: Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Ellen Atkinson, Recording Secretary
Absent: Darlene Matthews
Keith Brettell
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Sally Barrie, seconded by Elaine Simpson
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on November 5, 2008 be approved.
“CARRIED”
2. NEW BUSINESS
a) Tour of Newcastle & District Recreation Facility
George Acorn, Facilities Manager, Municipality of Clarington provided the
Committee with a tour of the Newcastle & District Recreation Facility and
highlighted those features which enhance accessibility. He informed the
Committee that any issues brought to his attention with regards to
accessibility will be addressed and rectified, if possible. The Committee
identified some concerns as follows:
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Lack of push buttons on some interior doors.
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Hooks should be lowered in change rooms.
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Shower head is the accessible area should be a different
style (telephone).
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Raised floors near the showers should be highlighted.
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The Sauna/Spa is inaccessible.
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The benches in the gym change rooms should be raised.
b) Accessibility Challenge
It was suggested that the Newcastle Accessibility Challenge be
rescheduled for the spring. David Kelly suggested the Committee host an
Accessibility Challenge at Clarington Central Secondary School. The
Committee will discuss this at the next meeting.
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c) Site Plan Reviews
The Committee reviewed site plans for Shoeless Joes Restaurant, a
storage warehouse and 25/27 King Street West & 29/31 King Street West.
3. OTHER BUSINESS
a) Correspondence from Pat Madill, Regional Clerk – Regarding Bill 94:
Social Assistance Statutes Law Amendment Act (Registered Disability
Savings Plans)
Moved by Sally Barrie, seconded by Elaine Simpson
THAT we recommend to Council that the following resolution of the
Regional Municipality of Durham be endorsed:
“a) THAT Durham Region Council supports Bill 94:
b) THAT staff be directed to write a letter to the Minister of Community
and Social Services indicating such support, and attaching a copy
of Report #2008-A-43: and
c) THAT a copy of the letter and Report #2008-A-43 be forwarded to
the Premier of Ontario, Durham’s MPPs, area municipalities and
area Accessibility Advisory Committees.”
“CARRIED”
b) Correspondence from Scott Pigden, Chairperson, Oshawa Accessibility
Advisory Committee – Regarding Accessibility within the MPP Offices
throughout Ontrio
Moved by Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer, seconded by Sally Barrie
THAT a letter be sent to Jerry Ouellette, MPP Oshawa, thanking him for
acknowledging the accessibility issue at his office and resolving the issue.
“CARRIED”
c) Accessible Pedestrian Signals Policy and Guide to Best Practice – The
Regional Municipality of Durham
David Kelly will provide pictures of pedestrian cross walks in Uxbridge that
have a longer time period to allow pedestrians to cross.
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d) Durham Accessibility Chairs’ Meetings
David requested that the Durham Regional Accessibility Committee Chairs
schedule their meetings in the evenings instead of the afternoon.
4. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be held on January 6, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in Committee
Room 1A.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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Chair
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Secretary