HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-06-01 Minutes CLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
June 1, 2011, 6:00 P.M.
MEETING ROOM 1A
Present: Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer, Vice-Chair
Jennifer Forde
Tim Hick
David Kelly
Councillor Partner
Shea-Lea Latchford
Absent: Sally Barrie
Keith Brettell
Also Present: June Gallagher, Committee Coordinator
Sylvia called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by David Kelly
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on May 4, 2011 be approved.
"CARRIED"
2. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
(a) Goals — to be discussed at the next meeting. June to forward a copy of
the last Accessibility Plan.
(b) Applefest
The following information was provided regarding a booth for Applefest:
• There is no problem qualifying to have a booth
• The fee would probably be waived
• The booths are filling up, but the BIA would be willing to find a
spot for the Committee
• The spot will hold a 10'x10' tent, but is approximately 14'x14'
• We can request hydro
• We will be required to provide our own tent, chairs and table
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There was a general discussion on the merits of obtaining a booth at
Applefest. The possibility of using the Legion parking lot or a particular
street which could be allocated for accessible parking during downtown
events was raised. Councillor Partner will contact the Legion to find out
more information.
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Shea-Lea Latchford
THAT the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee obtain a
booth/display at Applefest.
"MOTION LOST"
Moved by Tim Hick, seconded by Jennifer Forde
THAT the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee establish a
relationship with the BIA event committee to assist the BIA in introducing
accessibility for downtown events.
"CARRIED"
Moved by Tim Hick, seconded by David Kelly
THAT Peter Kooger and Councillor Hooper be invited to a future
Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting to discuss
accessibility for downtown events.
"CARRIED"
3. NEW BUSINESS
(a) Durham Transit Accessibility Video and Handout
Members of the Committee viewed a short video regarding accessibility which
was created by Durham Transit for educational and website purposes. The video
was accompanied by a handout.
(b) Region of Durham Joint Annual Accessibility Advisory Committee Forum
The members received a copy of the handouts from the Region of Durham Joint
Annual Accessibility Advisory Committee Forum.
Councillor Partner provided the Committee with some information from the
Forum. She noted that a newsletter is planned to be more frequent (either
monthly or quarterly). Councillor Partner noted that Mike Stockfish, Chief
Operating Officer, Elections Ontario, made a presentation regarding the
challenges and opportunities of making elections accessible.
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(c) Waterfront Trail
There was a general discussion on the most appropriate surface for the
Waterfront Trail
(d) Region of Durham Joint Annual Accessibility Advisory Committee Forum
Concern was raised that the organizations using municipal facilities for public
events should provide an accessibility plan for the function. For instance, during
the Rotary Ribfest at Garnet B. Rickard Recreation complex, the Rotary Club
should provide an accessible entrance from the parking lot instead of the
entrance being through a ditch. It was agreed that this matter be included in the
Accessibility Plan. Patti Barrie will discuss this suggestion with the Community
Services Department, in terms of how best to implement the Committee's
request.
4. OTHER BUSINESS
None
5. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Committee will be held on Wednesday, September 7,
2011, commencing at 6:00 p.m. in Committee Room 1A.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by David Kelly, seconded by Shea-Lea Latchford
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
"CARRIED"
Chair
Secretary