HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-02-02 MinutesCLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 2, 2006 6:30 P.M.
MEETING ROOM #1A
Present: Keith Brettell
Sandra Crandall
Councillor Adrian Foster
Norman Hannan
Tim Hick
David Kelly
Also Present: Rick Pigeon, Chief Building Official
Anne Greentree, Deputy Clerk
Cheryl Tennisco, Secretary
Regrets: Darlene Matthews
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Sandra Crandall, seconded by Keith Brettell
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on January 12, 2006 be approved.
CARRIED
2. GUEST SPEAKERS
John O’Toole, MPP, Durham, presented to the Committee various options and
design guidelines implemented by various municipalities throughout the Province
of Ontario in conjunction with the Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario
Building Code. Mr. O’Toole, a major force behind the various Bills implemented
to date, stressed the importance of the three key principles and objectives of the
legislation:
? approach;
? enter; and
? use.
Mr. O’Toole urged the Committee to:
? work closly with Rick Pigeon - Chief Building Official and Planning
Services, Municipality of Clarington;
? contact and establish a working relationship with Tracy MacCharles –
Accessibility Advisory Council of Ontario;
? approach local businesses and organizations to promote the principles
and objectives of approach, enter and use and to encourage them to
act on them;
? tackle one issue at a time and put forth recommendations to Council;
and
? continue their good efforts to better our community.
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In closing, Mr. O’Toole advised the Committee that he wished to be kept
informed, through the Minutes of the Meeting, to assist him in his continuing
efforts to improve the opportunities for persons with disabilities.
3. 2006 RICK HANSEN EVENT
Councillor Foster advised that the sub-committee for the 2006 Rick Hansen
Event has chosen Bowmanville Valley Creek, located on Roenigk Drive, as the
site for hosting the upcoming 2006 Rick Hansen event. The event will held on
June 11, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. It is the intention of the sub-committee to:
? approach the BIA and involve the downtown core along with the
closure of Silver Street to create a carnival type atmosphere;
? invite Rick Hansen to attend the event; and
? commence the event with an Ambassador “rally kick-off”.
Moved by Tim Hick, seconded by Keith Brettell
“THAT the Municipality of Clarington host the Ambassador “Kick-off” for the
2006 Rick Hansen Event.”
CARRIED
Councillor Foster advised that a Chair person is required for the 2006 Rick
Hansen Sub-Committee.
4. OTHER BUSINESS
Cheryl Tennisco, Secretary, submitted a copy of the correspondence forwarded
to Keith Kelly thanking him for his participation, as a member, on the Clarington
Accessibility Advisory Committee.
Tim Hick reminded the Committee to recommend a recipient to receive the
Invacare manual wheelchair. Tim will contact The Grandview Centre.
Sandra Crandall advised that Peterborough, Parks & Recreation Department,
has installed accessible swings in their parks. Anne Greentree suggested
speaking with Peter Windolf, Municipality of Clarington for further information
regarding these types of swings.
Further to the discussion respecting accessibility design guidelines and John
O’Toole’s presentation, Anne reminded the Committee that any actions taken by
the Committee, or recommendations of the Committee, need to be taken/made
by the Committee. Anne suggested that the Committee consider these items at
a further meeting and put forth relevant recommendations at that time.
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5. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting is scheduled to be held on March 2, 2006 at
6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 1A at the Municipal Administrative Centre.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Keith Bretrell, seconded by Tim Hick
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:10 p.m.
CARRIED
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Chair
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Secretary