HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-02-06 Minutes CLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
February 6, 2013, 6:00 P.M.
MEETING ROOM 1A
Present: Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer, Chair
Shea-Lea Latchford, Vice Chair
Sally Barrie
Jennifer Forde
Andrea Horgan
Absent: Tim Hick
Councillor Partner
Also Present: Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Sally Barrie, seconded by Shea-Lea Latchford
THAT the minutes of the meeting of January 2, 2013 be approved.
"CARRIED"
2. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
(a) Outreach
Shea-Lea Latchford and Andrea Horgan have discussed possibilities for a
community outreach program and suggest the following:
• Booth at Maplefest in conjunction with the Municipality of
Clarington, possibly including a display on service dogs and deaf
services and the distribution of pamphlets and handouts
• High school presentations/workshops related to barriers
• Display in the public library
Moved by Shea-Lea Latchford, seconded by Andrea Horgan
THAT the Committee finalize plans for working in conjunction with the
Municipality of Clarington for an information booth at Maplefest.
"CARRIED"
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(b) 222 King Street East
This matter will be discussed with the building owners.
3. NEW BUSINESS
(a) Correspondence from a Legal Cannabis User Requesting Support for a
New Law for the Medical Consumption of Cannabis and Cannabis
Products by Allowing Public Vaporization
This matter was referred to the Municipal Clerk for a report at the next
meeting.
(b) Wilmot Creek Newsletter
Information will be formatted for inclusion in the Wilmot Creek Newsletter
in an attempt to bring community awareness to the Committee.
(c) List of Community Hall/Facilities (Public or Private) Which are Accessible
and Appropriate for Use for Public Information Meetings
The Municipality asked whether the Committee would be willing to take on
the project of identifying facilities that can be used for public information
meetings, to ensure that these meetings are accessible to all. A listing of
buildings will be compiled to be reviewed by the Committee.
4. REGIONAL UPDATE
(a) 911 Text Messaging
The CRTC is enhancing the 911 system to allow text messaging to be
used which will provide better service for individuals with speech and
hearing impairments. Telephone and wireless companies will need to be
upgrade their networks by January 2014.
(b) Speaker
At the last meeting, The HonourableTracy MacCharles, Minister of
Consumer Services, MPP Pickering-Scarborough East spoke with respect
to accessibility legislation.
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5. OTHER BUSINESS
(a) Service Ontario Building
A concern has been brought forward as to the lack of accessibility at the
Service Ontario building located at the corner of King and George Streets.
(b) Site Plan
The Municipal Clerk provided an update of the site plan review of the
Durham Regional Police Services building which will be constructed on
Maple Grove Road, indicating that the items identified by the sub-
committee have been rectified.
6. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled to be held on Wednesday,
March 6, 2013 commencing at 6:00 p.m. in Committee Room 1A.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Chair
Secretary