HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 22, 2013Attendees: M. Brenner
K. Falconer
A. Heywood - Delpeache (arrived at 7:30 pm)
T. Logan
P. McCafferty
D. Sharma
D. Tierney
S. Milton, Staff Representative
D. Marlowe, Staff Representative
R. Michaud, Recording Secretary
Guest: Isabelle Janton, Planner, City Development
Absent: J. O'Connell, Regional Councillor
T. Arvisais
I. Fogo
S. Little
S. Wilkinson
P. Noronha - Waldriff, Staff Representative
D. Shields, City Clerk
Minutes /Meeting Summary
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
7 pm
Tower Room
Pickering Civic Complex
Item/
Details & Discussion ,& Conclusion
Action Items /Status
Ref #
(summary of discussion)
(include deadline as
appropriate)
1.
Welcome
S. Milton welcomed everyone to the meeting.
2.
Review and Adoption of the Agenda
All
Moved by M. Brenner
Seconded by K. Falconer
That the agenda is approved.
M. Brenner noted that he forwarded an agenda item for
discussion and was not aware that it had been postponed to the
June meeting. He indicated that he would like to ensure the
item is added to the June agenda as it will need to be
presented to Council before the summer recess.
Carried
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3.
Review and Adoption of Minutes
All
Moved by K. Falconer
Seconded by M. Brenner
That the minutes of the April 24, 2013 meeting be approved as
amended.
Carried
4.
Site Plan Review
Isabelle Janton
Pickering Soccer Dome
Isabelle Janton, Site Planning, City Development Department,
provided an overview of the site plan for the Pickering Soccer
Dome, including landscape plans, parking area, grading and
floor plans.
She indicated that the architects ensured that the designs
complied with applicable sections of the Design of Public
Spaces (Accessibility Standards for the Built Environment)
which is Part IV.1 of the Integrated Accessibility Standards
Regulation (Ontario Regulation 191/11 — see attached). These
sections include Outdoor Public Use, Eating Areas, Exterior
Paths of Travel, Accessible Parking, Service Counters and
Waiting Areas.
They also ensured compliance with recommended
enhancements to the Ontario Building Code (OBC), which are
above and beyond current OBC requirements, most notably:
• Wider door widths and visual cues on glass doors;
• Power doors (recommended rough in but might as well
install at each door);
• Minimum of 1 universal washroom (which the soccer dome
design currently does not include);
• Visual fire alarm (in addition to the audible fire alarms);
• Barrier Free washrooms must include an adult change
table, fold down grab bar, amended mounting height and
locations for washroom accessories, and allow for T-
shaped turning spaces;
• Accessible seating spaces for "events ". Accessible
bleacher products that allow accessible spaces dispersed
among seating area to provide choice of viewing location;
• Handicap Parking spaces meet the new width.
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D. Sharma enquired if the parking spaces would be based on
the new requirements or whether there would be a combination
of the smaller and wider width.
I. Janton indicated that all parking spaces will be Type A, which
is the wider space, to meet by -law requirements.
D. Sharma noted that the plans did not make any reference to
the parking lot lighting and asked if the City would be getting
those plans to ensure they adhere to the accessibility
standards.
I. Janton advised that she would follow up with the architects for Isabelle Janton to
a copy of the lighting plans. follow up.
P. McCafferty asked what type of bleachers would be installed
and if they are fully accessible, with proper elevation and if
there was walking space around the track.
I. Janton said that the bleachers will be fully accessible as
noted in the comments provided by Mike Dwinnell.
S. Milton commented that the design includes mandatory
walking space around the track as special shoes are required to
be on the soccer fields.
K. Falconer enquired if "other uses" is being considered for the
Soccer Dome.
S. Milton indicated that this is not under consideration due to
the costs involved.
Pickle Barrel Restaurant
Isabelle Janton also provided an overview on the site plans for
the new Pickle Barrel Restaurant which will be located on
Liverpool Road on the West side parking lot of the Pickering
Town Centre. The proposed restaurant consists of 2 storey
building with patios on the first and second floors. The
restaurant will be built to meet all accessibility standards and
will also include an elevator for easier access to the second
floor.
The plans show for 2 disabled parking spots, but committee
members recommended adding an additional spot to better
meet the by -law requirements.
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D. Tierney enquired on the total capacity for the restaurant.
This information was not available but I. Janton will enquire and
inform committee members.
5.
2013 Accessibility Awareness Event — June 1st
S. Milton
S. Milton circulated copies of the flyer to promote the 2013
Accessibility Awareness Event being held Saturday, June 1St at
the Pickering Town Centre.
She noted that the event promises to be great with, a full day of
presenters and activities.
S. Milton mentioned that Prem Noronha- Waldriff expressed
thanks to the committee members for coming together and
putting great effort in the planning process.
It was noted that the line -up is full; however a request has been
made to accommodate an additional space for the MS group.
S. Milton advised that she would speak to Prem to confirm if
S. Milton to follow up.
any space can be made available for them.
To date, Mayor Ryan, MPP Tracy McCharles and Corneliu
Chisu are confirmed to attend. MP's Chris Alexander's office
to confirm his attendance within the next -week.
The event has been well advertised with posters and flyers at
the mall, LED signs, ad in the community page and also
included in the family calendar which goes out to schools.
S. Milton mentioned that Prem is finalizing the agenda and
Prem to send agenda
speaking notes for dignitaries. The agenda and volunteer
and volunteer
schedule will be forwarded to committee members for their
schedule.
information.
P. McCafferty offered to put flyers up at the Abilities Centre in
Whitby.
A. Heywood — Delpeache advised that she is available all day.
S. Milton to inform Prem accordingly.
K. Falconer expressed his thanks to the marketing team within
Culture & Recreation for doing a great job in promoting the
event.
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6.0
Other Business
All
D. Marlowe mentioned that a tour of the Abilities Centre in
Whitby has been organized for City staff and they are extending
the invitation to the members of the Accessibility Advisory
Committee who may be interested to join.
Tentative date is for the second week of June, preferably a
Monday or Wednesday, during the daytime. D. Marlowe will
confirm the date and time and inform committee members.
Motion.to adjourn.
Moved by K. Falconer
Seconded by M. Brenner
Carried
Meeting Adjourned: 8:05 pm
Copy: City Clerk
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