HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-01-06Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee
Minutes for the meeting of
January 6, 2021 6:30 p.m.
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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 (until 7:15 p.m.)
Also Present: Erica Mittag, Community Development Coordinator
Sean Bagshaw, Manager, Infrastructure
The meeting was called to order at 6:33 p.m.
1. Discussion — Accessible on -street parking
1.3. Sean Bagshaw, Manager, Infrastructure, Public Works Department, Municipality
of Clarington, attended to discuss accessible on -street parking in Newcastle. Area of
concern was discussed as being on the north side of King Ave. Sean will bring back
information about possible locations along King Ave. where spacing allows for a safe
accessible spot. Erica will confirm if the Newcastle Village Community Hall has any
accessible parking spots available for the public to park in.
1.4. Sean also shared updates about other projects happening within Bowmanville:
Corner of King Street and Scugog — accessible pedestrian signals are being installed
(include chirping sounds, tactile plates, removal of transition bumps). Similar options
are being investigated for King and Roegnik as well as King and Temperance.
2. Review of Previous Meeting Minutes
2.1. The Members reviewed the meeting minutes from the December 2, 2020
meeting.
Moved by Deb Kalogris; seconded by Tim Van Leeuwen
Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes — January 6, 2021
That the minutes of the meeting of December 2, 2020 be approved.
Carried
3. New Business:
3.1. 2020 Clarington Annual Accessibility Update / Report
Erica Mittag presented the report to the Committee for their review. The report
highlighted the accomplishments and work that was done in 2020 by Clarington
and the Accessibility Advisory Committee in terms of accessibility and listed
some upcoming 2021 commitments. The report was reviewed by the
Accessibility Advisory Committee.
Pinder suggested that future development and redevelopment of playgrounds to
include accessible features be included as an item to discuss for the Committee.
3.2. Metrolinx Annual Accessibility Consultation
Metrolinx is consulting the public about accessibility of their services. Metrolinx
has received a number of questions from members of the public about the format
and timing for their virtual accessibility consultation that is currently
underway. To provide some clarification, there is no specific event (such as a
webinar or teleconference) that is part of this virtual consultation. Rather, they
have posted various updates online about their recent key accessibility
achievements and upcoming milestones and are encouraging anyone who is
interested to submit and/or post comments and questions using the online
platform. Also, due to the high level of interest in the consultation, they have
extended the consultation period to the end of January.
To participate in the virtual consultation, please visit:
https://www.metrolinxengage.com/en/engagement-initiatives/annual-accessibility-
public-consultation
3.3. Region of Durham 2019 Accessibility Report
Erica shared the Region of Durham's 2019 Accessibility Report with the
Committee.
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4. Other Business
4.1. Sylvia was impressed with the video of the opening of the Toyota Plant. Erica
will look into the possibility of them providing the Committee with a virtual tour.
5. Adjournment
4.1 The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Moved by Deb Kalogris; seconded by Sarah McConaghy
That the meeting be adjourned.
Carried
Next meeting Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
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