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CLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 7, 2004 6:30 P.M.
MEETING ROOM #1A
Present: David Kelly, Chair
Evylin Stroud
Pat Rundle
Walter Zutell
Keith Kelly
Councillor Adrian Foster
Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Also Present: Ron Collis, Collis and Reed Research
Regrets: Brian Duffey
Suzanne Wortman
Darlene Matthews
Sandra Crandall
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Evylin Stroud, seconded by Adrian Foster
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on September 9, 2004 be amended as
follows:
Item 2A – include location of King Street/Liberty Street following the
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sentence “Audio Signals have not been installed as of yet”; and
Deleting the words “Opinion Research Corp.” under Presentation
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and replacing them with the words “Collis and Reed Research”; and
THAT the Minutes, as amended, be adopted.”
"CARRIED"
The Chair requested that each sub-committee provide a report of their yearly
activities to the Municipal Clerk by October 21, 2004 for inclusion in the Annual
Plan.
Clarington Accessibility - 2 - October 7, 2004
Advisory Committee
2. SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS
a) Business Awards of Excellence
Ron Collis presented and reviewed the proposal which he has drafted for the
Clarington Accessibility Business Community Challenge. During discussion of
the proposal, the Committee recommended amendments as follows:
To include access to the Accessibility Checklist by other means
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rather than just the website.
The Committee questioned where the funds will be found to acquire the sign for
the most Accessible Community in Clarington?
Inclusion of other types of equipment rather than just wheelchairs
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for the kick off day.
The Committee was requested to generate ideas for the Accessibility Checklist in
time for the next scheduled meeting. These ideas should be simple, inexpensive
ones which businesses can undertake in order to make their establishments
more accessible. The certificates that will be presented to the business will
indicate what improvements the businesses have made. It is important that
businesses be made aware that small changes in their operations can make a
big difference to the public.
b) Transportation
Pat Rundle advised that on October 12, 2004, Regional Council will be
considering a report from Totten Sims Hubicki in respect to the regionalization of
transportation.
Walter Zutell displayed for Committee’s information, the GO Transit Accessibility
Plan for 2005. He indicated that the taxi drivers with Blue Line are receiving
sensitivity training.
c) Operations
Keith Kelly raised concerns with respect to the construction of the sidewalks in
downtown Bowmanville as the bump outs at the intersections cause a concern
for visually impaired residents. Engineering Services will be made aware of
these concerns for future construction purposes.
d) Site Plan Review
Evylin Stroud advised that there have been no new site plans for review since the
last meeting.
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Advisory Committee
4. ANNUAL ACCESSIBILITY PLAN
The Committee Members were asked to have their comments to the Municipal
Clerk by October 21, 2004.
5. NEW BUSINESS
a) Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion Funds
Council Foster advised the Committee that the grant application for the
Municipality’s share of the monies raised during the Rick Hansen Wheels in
Motion Event must be submitted by October 15, 2004. Unfortunately, the amount
of money that is available is still uncertain, however, he believes it to be
approximately $3,700.00. It was agreed by the Committee that an application
would be submitted for funding to allow for the purchase of accessible picnic
tables to be placed in the park at the Visual Arts Centre.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
There were no items of Other Business to be discussed at this meeting.
7. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting is scheduled to be held on November 11, 2004 at
6:30 p.m. in meeting room 1A at the Municipal Administrative Centre.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Evylin Stroud, seconded by Walter Zutell
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:04 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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Chair
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Secretary