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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-12-04 MinutesCLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE DECEMBER 4, 2003, 6:30 P.M. MEETING ROOM #1A Present: Brian Duffey David Kelly Keith Kelly Pat Rundle Evylin Stroud Suzanne Wortman Walter Zutell Councillor Adrian Foster Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk Catherine Verhoog, Secretary Absent: Katrina Bradford Tim Hick Shannon Leveille 1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Pat Rundle, seconded by Brian Duffey The minutes of the meeting of September 23, 2003 be approved. “CARRIED” 2. OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITIES David Kelly introduced Adrian Foster, the new Council representative for the Committee. Each member introduced themselves to Councillor Foster. 3. CHAIRMAN’S UPDATE David Kelly advised that he has approached the Facilities Manager to request a disabled skating time and is awaiting a response. He has also spoken to a taxi company in Bowmanville about providing a wheelchair accessible cab to serve Clarington. He is bringing this forward to the Committee for comment and would like to invite the taxi representative to the Committee’s next meeting. Discussion of costs, vehicle capacities and makes, accessible vehicles within Durham Region ensued and members are to bring their comments to the next meeting. Moved by Walter Zutell, seconded by Brian Duffey th Clarington Accessibility - 2 - December 4, 2003 Advisory Committee “THAT the Committee send a letter to the Municipality requesting a public skating time for persons with disabilities, including those who require assistive devices, such as sledges, once a week for an hour.” “CARRIED” David Kelly appeared before Council on September 29, 2003 and the Accessibility Plan was passed by Council. Pat Rundle extended ‘congratulations’ to David on behalf of the Committee members. 4. PRIORITY ACTIVITIES – Formulation of Strategic Plan David Kelly suggested the formation of sub-committees to deal with certain issues such as recognition of accessible businesses, transportation issues, streetlighting and sidewalks, etc. The following sub-committees were suggested by the Committee: 1. Business Awards of Excellence – Coordinate the development of an Awards of Excellence Program to recognize businesses throughout the municipality that have been successful in eliminating barriers. In so doing, work on a directory of services will be able to be commenced. 2. Transportation – Review transportation policies of the municipality. This could include public transit (bussing) and taxi licencing. 3. Operations – Review of sidewalk maintenance program, traffic signalization requirements and tree trimming program. 4. Site Plan Review – Review and provide comments on site plans received by the municipality. * Members are requested to have their preference of sub-committee available for the next meeting (January 8, 2004). 5. REVIEW OF SITE PLANS Patti Barrie advised that the Committee has been added to Planning Services’ circulation list for development applications. The following staff members will be attending the Committee’s next meeting to explain the process for site plan review: ? Leslie Benson, Manager of Transportation and Design ? Carlo Pellarin, Manager of Community Planning and Design ? Rick Pigeon, Chief Building Official th Clarington Accessibility - 3 - December 4, 2003 Advisory Committee 6. GENERAL AAC MEETING Patti Barrie informed the Committee of the suggestion of a general meeting of Accessibility Committees from across the Region. The Committee was given a choice of two dates and chose Thursday, January 29, 2004. All of the Committee members are invited and the meeting will take place at 416 Centre Street, Whitby. 7. OTHER BUSINESS Evylin Stroud informed the Committee that she had made a presentation to Council regarding the King Street East Corridor Study and the access problems due to cars, parking lots, etc. and requested community involvement. The presentation was referred to Staff and she was told that there is a new entrance to the Bowmanville Mall being proposed and the Director of Planning Services will involve the Accessibility Advisory Committee in this project as well as the Bowmanville Community Improvement Plans. Pat Rundle indicated that she received e-mails regarding the Ontario Disability Act and will forward the most important to those Committee members who are interested. th The next meeting will be held Thursday, January 8, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room #1A. 8. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Brian Duffey, seconded by Suzanne Wortman THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:00 p.m. “CARRIED” Chair Secretary