HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-09-05 Minutes CLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
September 5, 2012, 6:00 P.M.
MEETING ROOM 1A
Present: Shea-Lea Latchford, Vice Chair
Sally Barrie
Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer
Tim Hick
Councillor Partner
Absent: Jennifer Forde
Also Present: Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Shea-Lea Latchford, Vice Chair, chaired the meeting.
1. ELECTION OF CHAIR
The Committee received, with regret, the resignation of Keith Brettell, Chair. The
Vice Chair opened nominations for the position of Chair.
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Sally Barrie
THAT Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer be nominated for the position of Chair.
With no further nominations coming forward, the Vice Chair declared nominations
closed. Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer accepted the nomination and was declared Chair
of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee for 2012.
2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer, seconded by Sally Barrie
THAT the minutes of the meeting of June 6, 2012 be approved.
"CARRIED"
3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
(a) Outreach
Due to various circumstances, the sub-committee addressing public
education has not had an opportunity to meet over the summer months. It
was agreed that this project will be discussed at a future date.
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(b) Shoppers' Drug Mart — Newcastle
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer
THAT a further letter be forwarded to Shoppers' Drug Mart clarifying that
the Committee's request is that a second entrance door be installed into
the back of the Shoppers' Drug Mart building in Newcastle, not the
relocation of the main entrance.
"CARRIED"
4. NEW BUSINESS
(a) Accessibility Advisory Committee Chairs Group Minutes
The minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee Chairs Group were
received for information.
(b) Proposed Amendment to the Integrated Accessibility Standards
Regulation under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act,
2005 — Design of Public Spaces
The proposed amendment with respect to the design of public spaces has
been circulated for public comment until October 1, 2012. The Committee
was advised that the Heritage Committee will be reviewing the document
at their upcoming meeting and municipal staff are currently reviewing the
standards. Comments will be forthcoming.
5. REGIONAL UPDATE
The Committee discussed a possible registration system for service animals that
will be presented to the Province. The intent of the registration system is to
provide for a uniform identification for all service animals across the Province.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor Partner requested the installation of a ramp to the front door of the
Orono Library as well as the installation of an extra accessible parking space in
Orono, in front of the Town Hall. These suggestions will be discussed with staff.
Information regarding Metrolinx Public Accessibility meetings was distributed to
the members.
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7. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled to be held on Wednesday,
October 3, 2012 commencing at 6:00 p.m. in Committee Room 1A.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
Chair
Secretary