HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-12-02 MinutesClarington Accessibility Advisory Committee
Minutes for the meeting of
December 2, 2020, 7:30PM
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Present: Shea -Lea Latchford, Chair
Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer, Vice -Chair
Pinder DaSilva
Councillor Janice Jones
Deb Kalogris
Sarah McConaghy
Catherine McConaghy
Marina Ross
Sarah Taylor
Tim Van Leeuwen
Also Present: Erica Mittag, Community Development Coordinator
The meeting was called to order at 7:20 p.m.
1. Review of Previous Meeting Minutes
1.1. The Members reviewed the meeting minutes from the November 5, 2020
meeting.
Moved by Marina Ross; seconded by Deb Kalogris
That the minutes of the meeting of November 5, 2020 be approved.
Carried
2. New Business:
2.1. Inclusive Communities Grant
Erica Mittag shared that the Inclusive Communities Grant was recently launched.
This program looks at projects and initiatives that help improve accessibility for
seniors and people with disabilities. The Municipality of Clarington is looking to
submit an application for the installation of charging stations for mobility devices
along paths, trails and in parks across Clarington. The hope is this will support
more people in becoming active and using the paths, trails and parks in our
community. This is a one-time grant funding program with projects beginning
February / March 2021 and completion by March 2022. Some locations could
Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes — December 2, 2020
use existing power from a nearby source; others may require solar powered
options. The Accessibility Advisory Committee will be consulted on location
selections. Councillor Janice Jones had brought a motion forward to General
Government Committee on November 30, 2020 for Council's support of the
application. This will be ratified December 14, 2020 at Council.
The Members discussed the initiative and wondered about protection from
vandalism, seasonal components and specifics of the charging stations. Erica
indicated that City of Sarnia has launched a similar project so she will connect
with them for best practices and learnings from their experience. Other factors
mentioned will also be considered and included as part of the plan. The
Committee will be consulted on design choice for benches and structures.
Moved by Sarah Taylor, seconded by Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer
That Clarington's Accessibility Advisory Committee support an application by the
Municipality of Clarington to the Inclusive Communities Program.
Carried
Moved by Sarah Taylor, Seconded by Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer
That Clarington's Accessibility Advisory Committee provide a support letter to be
submitted with the application
Carried
3. Adjournment
4.1 The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Moved by Sarah Taylor; seconded by Tim Van Leeuwen
That the meeting be adjourned.
Carried
Next meeting Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
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