HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-06-06 MinutesCLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
JUNE 6, 2007, 6:00 P.M.
MEETING ROOM #1A
Present: David Kelly, Chair, attended the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Keith Brettell
Norman Hannan
Darlene Matthews
Councillor Ron Hooper
Absent: Sally Barrie
Tim Hick
Also Present: Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Ellen Atkinson, Recording Secretary
Councillor Hooper chaired the meeting in the absence of the Chair.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1.
Moved by Norman Hanna, seconded by Darlene Matthews
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on April 3, 2007 be approved.
“CARRIED”
DELEGATIONS
2.
b) Clarington Public Library – Newcastle Branch
Edie Hopkins, Bruce Taylor and Gerry Shoaltz provided an update on the
construction of the Newcastle Library.
Edie thanked the Committee for their input for improvements and reminded
the members that the Library’s official opening will be held in the fall of 2008
and she hopes to see everyone there.
Gerry Shoaltz provided a Powerpoint presentation on the improvements,
advising the Committee all of their earlier concerns/issues were addressed
and that most have been accommodated. The two washrooms have been
remodelled (family and handicapped). The toilet and washbasin in the single
handicapped washroom has been moved to the back wall allowing for more
floor space. The doors for both washrooms have also been moved to allow
for more space. The electrical work to install the push buttons on the
washrooms will be roughed in, however, due to budget constraints, the push
buttons will not be provided at this time. It was suggested that the door to the
family washroom open outward; Gerry advised that this could be done. The
parking lot has been redesigned and the handicapped parking spaces have
been moved so they do not cross over the delivery ramp, curb cuts have been
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put all the way around and the trees have been moved. No pavers will be
used; only concrete. The wider edging tool will be used on the sidewalks
which will make them 1 foot wider for a total of 6 feet. At the main entrance,
the sidewalk will be 8 feet and all sidewalks will be well lit. The inner doors
will be automatic sliders, with a width of 3 feet to allow the sensors to work.
The flooring will not be natural slate, it will be manufactured tile, providing a
tighter, non-slip surface.
David Kelly assumed the Chair.
a) Sidewalk Snow Clearing Program
Fred Horvath, Director of Operations thanked the Committee for arranging
and allowing Municipal staff to participate in the Sensitivity Training session.
Mr. Horvath addressed the Committee regarding the Kendal Community
Centre kitchen renovations and advised that the Kendal Community Centre
Committee has applied for a Trillium Foundation grant. Mr. Horvath
requested the Accessibility Advisory Committee visit the Kendal Community
Centre to provide suggestions,
Mr. Horvath provided an update with respect to the Municipality’s Winter
Maintenance program for seniors and disabled persons. Currently there are
700 residents who take advantage of the snow clearing program. It is
required that all participants in the program reapply every year. He informed
them of the challenges with the program and outlined guidelines and
timeframes within which the department must work. He assured the
Committee that all the Municipality’s main roadways are cleared within 8
hours from the end of a storm.
A question and answer period followed Mr. Horvath’s presentation.
ITEMS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
3.
a) Sensitivity Training
Patti Barrie relayed the positive comments on the Sensitivity Training
sessions. Most of the Municipality’s full-time staff participated in the training
and all comments have been very positive. Staff is determining if budget
allocations will allow for the training to be provided to part-time staff members.
NEW BUSINESS
4.
a) 2007 Accessibility Plan
Patti Barrie distributed the draft copy of the Accessibility Plan to the
Committee members. The Committee felt this was the best one yet. Ms.
Barrie will finalize the Plan for presentation to Council on June 25, 2007.
David will attend the meeting and present the Plan to Council.
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b) Clarington Public Library – Newcastle Branch
Moved by Keith Brettell, seconded by Norman Hannan
THAT the delegation of Gerry Shoaltz, Bruce Taylor and Edie Hopkins be
received, with thanks;
THAT the push buttons for the washroom doors in the Newcastle Branch of
the Clarington Public Library be purchased by the Clarington Accessibility
Advisory Committee; and
THAT Gerry Shoaltz, Bruce Taylor and Edie Hopkins be advised of the
Committee’s decision.
CARRIED
OTHER BUSINESS
5.
a) Fred Horvath offered to have the Kendal Community Centre available to the
Committee for a summer meeting, should the Trillium funding be approved. A
date will be arranged.
b) David Kelly distributed copies of the letter that he received on behalf of the
Committee from MPP John O’Toole regarding the public awareness
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c) David requested that the media be contacted with respect to the Committee’s
resolution regarding the conversion of Self Service gas stations.
d) Norman read a letter that he received from the Mayor of Vancouver, B.C.
thanking him for the suggestion of construction methods for creating City
sidewalks.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
5.
The next meeting is scheduled for September 5, 2007.
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ADJOURNMENT
6.
Moved by Norman Hannan, seconded by Keith Brettell
THAT the meeting be adjourned.
CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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Chair
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Secretary