HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-09-07 MinutesCLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 7, 2006, 6:00 P.M.
MEETING ROOM #1A
Present: David Kelly
Tim Hick
Keith Brettell
Norman Hannan
Councillor Adrian Foster
Also Present: Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Barb Boffey, Secretary
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Keith Brettell, seconded by Norman Hannan
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on June 1, 2006 be approved.
CARRIED
2. ITEMS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
a) Sidewalk Repairs/Traffic Lights
Patti Barrie confirmed the area of concern was the sidewalk located on
Liberty Street from Victoria Street to Baseline Road. Patti Barrie stated all
repairs with the exception of one have been completed, with the last repair to
be completed in two weeks.
Patti Barrie stated the timing of the traffic lights has been changed from 16 to
18 seconds as per the guidelines approved by the Region of Durham and the
Ministry of Transportation.
b) 2006 Rick Hansen Event
Councillor Foster reported a weak turnout at the event and the total dollars
raised was not available yet.
David Kelly suggested having an accessibility banner made to display on
Highway 2 as you enter downtown Bowmanville. Patti Barrie stated if the
banner was purchased, a request could be made to Council and Veridian
Corporation would install it.
Councillor Foster suggested thanking all event participants and sponsors at a
public forum.
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c) Picnic Tables - Status
Patti Barrie stated the picnic tables were delivered to Fred Horvath at the
Hampton Depot and he is in the process of obtaining pads.
Councillor Foster stated a memorial would be set up at the Park and a
ceremony would be arranged and held at the Visual Arts Centre.
d) Durham Transit – Reduced Fare
Patti Barrie stated a motion went forward to Council on June 12, 2006. The
matter has been referred to the Durham Region Transit for consideration.
e) Low Rider Buses – Wilmot Creek
The Committee was advised that there is currently a lack of buses on the
Wilmot Creek route and that as more buses are purchased, more low rider
buses will be included.
f) Push Button Door Opener – MAC Washroom
Operations staff is investigating this matter. It was also noted that the push
button door opener on the north entrance of the MAC is not working.
3. COURTICE LIONS MILLENIUM TRAIL
Councillor Foster stated the Courtice Lions Club is spearheading a drive to
upgrade the Courtice Millenium Walking Trail, with assistance of an Ontario
Trillium Grant. The Courtice Lions Club has approached Trillium to build a bridge
over the creek, and build an accessible trail using crushed lime stone which
would run up to Highway 2.
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Tim Hick.
THAT the upgrade of the Courtice Millenium Walking Trail be supported by the
Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee; and THAT the proceeds from the
2006 Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion Event be used to support this endeavour.
CARRIED
4. OTHER BUSINESS
a) Readers’ Choice Awards
An Accessibility Advisory Committee member from the Region of Durham has
been working with Metroland by adding an Accessibility category to the
Readers’ Choice Awards. Votes are being encouraged by placing ads in
several Durham Region newspapers. The following are the awards:
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Accessible Restaurant for the disabled
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Accessible Entertainment for the disabled
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Accessible Store for the disabled
b) Ontario Mainstreet Accessibility Awards 2006
Correspondence has been received from the Toronto Association of BIA’s
(TABIA) announcing the Ontario Mainstreet Accessibility Awards with
deadlines for nominations being September 28, 2006. TABIA also provided a
booklet which outlined how businesses could attract more customers by
providing better access.
c) Gas Station Accessibility
David Kelly stated Clarington gas stations do not provide access to people
with disabilities. The petroleum companies in Clarington will be approached
to investigate their accessibility policies. Tim Hick will contact Petro Canada
and Shell, Councillor Foster will contact Esso, and Keith Brettell will contact
Sunoco.
Councillor Foster will contact Clarington’s Planning Department to investigate
the legal implications under the Planning Act of potentially generating a
by-law requiring service stations to provide accessible service.
d) Sidewalk Repair – Additional Information
Norman Hannan stated the contraction joints made in sidewalks create
unnecessary bumping and eventually become large over time. He has
received information from Marshalltown, a company who manufactures tools
for contractors to use when laying sidewalks which could alleviate this
problem. Patti Barrie will send a copy of the tool information to Engineering
and Operations for their consideration.
5. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Regular scheduled meetings were changed to Wednesdays. The next regular
meeting is scheduled to be held on October 4, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in Meeting
Room 1A at the Municipal Administrative Centre.
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6. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by David Kelly, seconded by Keith Brettell
THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:20 p.m.
CARRIED
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Chair
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Secretary