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Home My WebLink About2021-02-03 Agenda,Av cess Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee Agenda February 3, 2021 If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: Virtually through Microsoft Teams Click here to loin the meeting Or call in (audio only) +1 289-274-8255„46997462# Canada, Oshawa Phone Conference ID: 469 974 62# 1. Call to Order 2. Discussion 2.1 Disability and Dog Leashes — resident concern (attached). Guest: Mary Jane Bacon, Clarington Animal Services Supervisor. 3. Minutes 3.1 Minutes of meeting of January 6, 2021 (Attached). 4. Business Arising from Previous Meeting Minutes 4.1 Update on request for accessible on -street parking in Newcastle 4.2 Request for Toyota Canada to attend a future meeting 5. New Business 5.1 Clarington Ward Boundary Review Final Report — communication (attached) 5.2 Service & Support Animal Initiative (SSAI) — public survey (attached) 5.3 LEAD Initiative — seeking participation 6. Adjournment Next meeting: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Page 1 of 1 From: To: Mittaa, Erica Cc: Jones, Janice Subject: Disability and dog leashes Date: Friday, January 15, 2021 4:48:59 PM EXTERNAL I'm sending this communication as a follow-up to our conversation on January 15th, 2021. As discussed I have a disability that has forced me to use a walker or scooter to get around. As I have a beautiful and very dear four legged friend, I take her for a walk daily. She is a well trained, smart and very gentle dog. On numerous occasions, while walking her on a leash,(not advised by scooter manufacturers to drive with one hand ... safety issue) the leash became entangled with drive wheels on mobility device. In one of those instances the leash pulled my border collie towards the scooter and she sustained injuries to her left rear foot. There is a level of permanent damage. Subsequent to that I discontinued the use if a leash. This prevents the possibility of another injury. It also allows me to use two hands while driving my scooter, as recommended by all manufacturers of these mobility products. This scooter is my legs. I suggest that perhaps your committe or municipal council should consider a review of this bylaw and enforcement policies of such so as to allow me and probably hundreds of others to walk their pets without risk of injury. This only comes to light as I had a visit from bylaw enforcement today regarding a simple complaint of not using a leash while walking- I was not given any kind of a citation as I believe the officer, made reasonable accommodation in the execution of her responsibilities. I'm more tManertain from our conversation that her hands could become tied if there were more complaints in the future. I solemnly believe that this leash bylaw was not written to address, specifically, the situation that handicap and disabled persons experience. This would be the case I'm sure with many bylaws. I would request that this issue be reviewed and considerations made to address this. In addition I believe that the bylaws relative to parking for handicap persons is in the dark ages compared to municipal parking laws in the City of Toronto. An up to date review on these concerns, in my opinion, would be beneficial to make reasonable accommodation as required by provincial rules and laws. Thank you so much for your considerations Yours truly, Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes for the meeting of January 6, 2021 6:30 p.m. Via Microsoft Teams If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. 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. Page 2 of 2 Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes — January 6, 2021 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. Via Microsoft Teams Page 3 of 2 Clarington If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Co-Ordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131 January 21, 2021 To Interested Parties: Re: Ward Boundary Review — Final Report File Number: PG.25.06 At a meeting held on January 18, 2021, the Council of the Municipality of Clarington passed the following Resolution #C-014-21: That Report be received; That the Final Report on Clarington's Ward Boundary Review, of Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., be received; That the Municipality of Clarington maintain the existing four ward boundary system; and That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-002-21 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Yours truly, June Gallagher, B.A., Dipl. M. Municipal Clerk J G/cm c: See attached list of Interested Parties The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1 C 3A6 1-800-563-1195 1 Local:905-623-3379 1 info@clarington.net I www.clarington.net LGS-002-21 January 19, 2021 Page 2 Interested Parties Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington — c/o Amy Burke — aburke(@clarington.net Bowmanville Older Adult Association - execdirector(@-bowmanviIleolderaduIts.com Clarington's Accessibility Advisory Committee — c/o Erica Mittag — emittag(@ clarington.net Clarington's Diversity Advisory Committee — c/o Erica Mittag — emittag(@-clarington.net Jack Ammendolia, Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. - ammendolia(@_watsonecon.ca Persons subscribed to the webpage, www.clarington.net/wardboundaryreview R. Maciver, Director of Legislative Services/Municipal Solicitor The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1 C 3A6 1-800-563-1195 1 Local:905-623-3379 1 info@clarington.net I www.clarington.net Opinions Wanted You have a unique opportunity to influence Ontario thinking on Business & Community Access for Service & Support Animals Unique Opportunity The Service & Support Animal Initiative (SSAI) has been charged with pooling stakeholder input on the challenges and barriers experienced with service and support animals in the community. Challenges continue to grow as more and more owners are accessing the community with their animals. As part of the broader community, we'd love to get your thoughts and would appreciate if you fill out our survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/viI-surve In addition to the survey, other opportunities are available for helping us all gain from your awareness & experiences, such as our upcoming Virtual Innovation Lab. Let us know! More about the SSAI & Virtual Innovation Lab Thank You OSSA INNOVATIONS C4 e,�— PICKERING ae uum � inclusive design -J- �q�°'�°°`'"s � research centre Global Business Accessibility