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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-01-06 Minutes CLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE JANUARY 6, 2005 6:30 P.M. MEETING ROOM #1A Present: David Kelly, Chair Sandra Crandall Pat Rundle Tim Hicks Councillor Adrian Foster Also Present: Ron Collis, Collis and Reed Research Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk Candice Doiron, Secretary Regrets: Brian Duffey Suzanne Wortman Walter Zutell Evylin Stroud Keith Kelly Darlene Matthews The meeting commenced without a quorum being present. 1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES The adoption of the Minutes of the meeting held on December 2, 2004 will be considered at the next regular meeting. 2. CLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY BUSINESS COMMUNITY CHALLENGE Ron Collis presented to the committee a draft of the checklist for the Clarington Accessibility Business Community Challenge. Ron requested that the Committee Members provide recommendations of what equipment and what standards should be used for the items suggested on the checklist. He also stated that he will be putting items that need to be completed before March on his website. He requested participation from all members. Mr. Collis also stated that the businesses that get involved with the challenge should be recognized on the Clarington Website and in the local newspaper. It was suggested that the local businesses that have already been complying with the Accessibility Standards should be recognized as well. Clarington Accessibility - 2 - January 6, 2005 Advisory Committee 3. RICK HANSEN WHEELS IN MOTION – JUNE 12, 2005 Councillor Foster advised that the Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion Event is scheduled for June 12, 2005. He asked that Committee Members approach local businesses seeking donations for the event. It was suggested that we keep a festival atmosphere for the event, and promote local musicians and local entertainers at the event. Signs should be posted to promote the Rick Hansen event. Transportation requirement of residents need to be addressed. 4. BUDGET Patti Barrie advised the committee that the money provided from Handi Transit has been added to the committee’s budget. 5. 2005 ACCESSIBILITY PLAN – REPORT CLD-40-04 The 2005 Accessibility Plan was adopted by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington on December 13, 2004. 6. NEW BUSINESS Correspondence has been received from the Legislative Assembly of Ontario advising of the upcoming public hearings regarding Bill 118. The hearings will be held the weeks of January 31 and February 7, 2005 in Toronto, Niagara Falls, London, Thunder Bay and Ottawa. Evylin Stroud, advised prior to the meeting that the Bowmanville Downtown Improvement Committee has completed the work that the Accessibility Committee would be providing input to. At this time, she believes it is unnecessary for a member of the AAC to continue as a participant. 7. JOINT ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Pat Rundle informed the committee that the Joint Accessibility Committee meeting will be held on February 1, 2005 at the Centennial Building, Whitby. All members are encouraged to attend. Each Accessibility Committee will be asked to provide a status report of their activities. 8. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting is scheduled to be held on February 3, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 1A at the Municipal Administrative Centre. Clarington Accessibility - 3 - January 6, 2005 Advisory Committee 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m. ___________________ Chair ____________________ Secretary