HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-02-05 Minutes CLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
February 5, 2014, 6:00 P.M.
Meeting Room 1A
Present: Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer, Chair
Sally Barrie
Andrea Horgan attended until 7:07 p.m.
Julie Michalejko-Earle
Absent: Shea-Lea Latchford, Vice Chair
Tim Hick
Councillor Partner
Also Present: George Acorn, Facilities Manager
Peter Henley, Student Intern, Engineering Services Department
Councillor Hooper
Peter Windolf, Manager of Park Development
Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Sally Barrie, seconded by Andrea Horgan
THAT the minutes of the meeting of January 8, 2014 be approved.
"CARRIED"
2. DELEGATION
(a) Pasquale Martorelli and Betty VanDyk, Special Needs Athletics Canada —
Build the Dream—Accessible Outdoor Sports Field
Pat Martorelli, together with Betty VanDyk, Special Needs Athletics
Canada presented their "Build the Dream" initiative, a fully accessible
outdoor sports field which they hope to construct in the Municipality of
Clarington. Through use of a powerpoint presentation and handouts, they
described their company and the various components they hope to include
in their project, as follows: the field, the turf, baseball diamond, track,
multi-functionality, play structure, field house, eating area, volunteers and
program for field. The delegation was followed by a question and answer
period.
Mr. Martorelli and Ms. VanDyk were thanked for their delegation.
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3. PRESENTATION
(a) Chris Earle, Barry Bryan Associates — Clarington Fitness Centre
Renovations
George Acorn, Facilities Manager, introduced Chris Earle, Barry Bryan
Associates, who has been working with the Municipality in designing the
renovation project of the Clarington Fitness Centre. Chris distributed
drawings of the facility and explained the features to the Committee. A
question and answer period followed. George Acorn advised that once the
project is at the site plan stage, the Committee will have another
opportunity to review the final drawings.
Mr. Earle was thanked for his presentation.
4. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
(a) Scent-Free Policy
The Committee discussed the Workplace Scent-Free Policy that was
circulated earlier. The Municipal Clerk advised that she had spoken with
the Municipality's Health and Safety Coordinator prior to drafting the
policy. The Committee was in agreement with the policy, as presented.
The Municipal Clerk will discuss the policy with the Department Heads
and, if approved, proceed with implementation.
5. NEW BUSINESS
There were no items of business under the section of the agenda.
6. REGIONAL UPDATE
Sally Barrie advised that a new application for Durham Region Transit Accessible
Specialized Services has been drafted. This will be circulated to the members
for information.
The Committee was advised that the first week of June is "National Accessibility
Awareness Week". A letter will be sent to Council requesting proclamation of the
week in the Municipality.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor Hooper requested information related to accessibility and the
requirements for businesses in historical buildings. The Municipal Clerk will
forward information.
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The Municipal Clerk advised that the Accessibility Advisory Committee
Information Cards have been distributed to the recreation facilities for residents to
pick up.
8. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled to be held on Wednesday,
March 5, 2014 commencing at 6:00 p.m. in Committee Room 1A.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
Chaff
Secretary