HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-09-08 MinutesCLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 8, 2005 6:30 P.M.
MEETING ROOM #1B
Present: Keith Brettell
Sandra Crandall
Norman Hannan
David Kelly, Chair
Keith Kelly
Tim Hick
Also Present: Justin Archambault, (representing Ron Collis and Councillor Foster)
Anne Greentree, Deputy Clerk
Candice Doiron, Secretary
Regrets: Councillor Adrian Foster
Darlene Matthews
Walter Zutell
1. INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS
Members of the Committee introduced themselves to the new members, Keith
Brettell and Norman Hannan.
2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Sandra Crandall, seconded by Keith Kelly
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on June 1, 2005 be approved.
CARRIED
3. FOLLOW-UP OF RICK HANSEN WHEELS IN MOTION EVENT
Justin Archambault reported that the Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion Event was a
terrific success. Although the amount raised at the Rick Hansen Wheels in
Motion Event has not yet been finalized approximately $14,000 was raised in
Clarington. Councillor Foster will draft a recognition letter to be sent to all people
that were involved in the event.
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4. RECOGNITION OF PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES IN ACCESSIBILITY
CHALLENGE
Due to unforeseen circumstances, participating businesses of the Clarington
Accessibility Business Community Challenge were not acknowledged at the Rick
Hansen Wheels in Motion Event. Councillor Foster is continuing to work on the
recognition issue. Justin Archambault sought input from the Committee
Members. The Committee would like this presentation to take place at a
televised Council Meeting. David Kelly requested Justin to have Ron Collis
contact him regarding the recognition process.
5. SET BACK BY-LAW
David Kelly expressed his concern with the set back by-law. He feels that there
should be “hardship exceptions” to the by-law for wheelchair accessible ramps
and lifts to remove the requirement for applications and fees for a variance. The
Committee members agreed that the developers should be encouraged to
include accessible floor plans for new residential developments. Anne Greentree
committed to ensure that a Planning Services Department representative would
be in attendance at the next meeting to discuss this matter further.
6. ONTARIANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Sandra Crandall will make a presentation at the next meeting regarding the
information that she accumulated at the Accessibility Conference that she
recently attended.
7. PAT RUNDLE’S RESIGNATION FROM THE COMMITTEE
Pat Rundle sent her regrets and has resigned from the Accessibility Committee.
Moved by Sandra Crandall, seconded by Keith Kelly
THAT the Committee accept Pat Rundle’s resignation; and
THAT the Municipal Clerk be advised of this vacancy and take the necessary
actions to fill the vacancy.
CARRIED
8. BRIAN MCFARLANE HOCKEY MUSEUM
The Committee would like to see more detailed design drawings of the Brian
McFarlane Museum from the Planning Department. The Committee reviewed
the drawings as supplied by staff with a view to accessibility.
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The following issues were identified:
1) accessible counter
2) power doors/sliding doors
3) rubber flooring/slip proof and smooth
4) accessible controlled gate
5) double door
6) washroom doors open outwards
7) door latch instead of knob
8) 6 feet clearance to exit fire door
9) benches/seating
10) the committee would like the opportunity to review the layout of the
interior, have a large font and lights on any internal signs.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
Norman Hannan and Keith Brettell offered to fulfill the duties Site Plan
Sub-Committee.
Norman Hannan requested that there be a hand railing placed at the bottom of
the ramp located on the north side of the Municipal Administrative Centre on
Church Street. He believes there should be some type of barrier to prevent
anyone from rolling onto Temperance Street. The barrier, however should not
impede pedestrians from using the sidewalk on Temperance Street.
10. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting is scheduled to be held on October 13, 2005 at
6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 1A at the Municipal Administrative Centre.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Keith Brettell, seconded by Norman Hannan
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:11 p.m.
CARRIED
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Chair
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Secretary