HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-01-02 Minutes CLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
January 2, 2013, 6:00 P.M.
MEETING ROOM 1A
Present: Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer, Chair
Shea-Lea Latchford, Vice Chair
Sally Barrie
Andrea Horgan
Absent: Tim Hick
Jennifer Forde
Councillor Partner
Also Present: Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Shea-Lea Latchford, seconded by Sally Barrie
THAT the minutes of the meeting of November 7, 2012 be approved.
"CARRIED"
2. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
(a) Outreach
Discussion ensued as to the most effective method of providing public
education on accessibility matters. Various ideas for a display area during
Maplefest were considered. It was thought that perhaps setting up a
display in the Library or some other public building may be more
beneficial. Shea Lea Latchford and Andrea Horgan will meet to discuss
options and report back to the Committee during the next meeting.
(b) Accessibility Policy in Accordance with the AODA
The Committee was advised that Council has approved the Accessibility
Policy as reviewed by the Committee at their last meeting.
3. NEW BUSINESS
(a) Construction of Sidewalks
A question was raised as to why streets are now built with sidewalks only
being constructed on one side. The Municipal Clerk will follow up with
Engineering Services.
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(b) No Frills - Newcastle
A concern was raised as to the placement of the shopping cart return area
at the new No Frills grocery store in Newcastle, being that it is a long walk
for someone parked at the rear of the parking lot.
(c) 222 King Street East, Bowmanville
A concern was raised with respect to the parking lot at 222 King Street
East, Bowmanville. The gate arms have been moved to the entrance to
the lot, which does not allow for an individual to be safely dropped off or
picked up without a driver having to pay the parking fee. Also, the
accessible parking spaces are now located within the paid parking area.
This matter will be brought to the attention of the building owners.
4. REGIONAL UPDATE
(a) Newsletter
The Region has circulated the winter edition of the e-Newsletter. A copy
will be sent to all members.
(b) Regional Chairs' Meeting
Sylvia provided an overview of the Regional Chairs' meeting which was
held at Regional Headquarters on November 28, 2012, advising that each
chairperson present gave an update on activities of their committee.
5. OTHER BUSINESS
There was no business raised under this section of the agenda.
6. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled to be held on Wednesday,
February 6, 2013 commencing at 6:00 p.m. in Committee Room 1A.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Chair
Secretary