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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 25, 2014 Minutes/Meeting Summary o! __ � ___ Accessibility Advisory Committee June 25, 2014 PI KERIN 7 pm Main Committee Room, Pickering.Civic Complex Attendees: J. O'Connell, Regional Councillor P. Bashaw K. Falconer D. Hughes P. McCafferty D. Sharma S. Wilkinson D. Marlowe, Staff Representative D. Shields, City Clerk, Facilitator Absent: T. Arvisais M. Brenner S. Little T. Logan A. Heywood-Delpeache D. Tierney R. Michaud, Recording Secretary Item/ Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items/Status Ref# (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) 1. Welcome _ D. Shields welcomed everyone and provided a list of attendees to Security. 2. Review and Approval of Minutes Moved by K. Falconer Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That the minutes of the May 28, 2014 meeting be approved. Carried 3. Canada Day Event D. Marlowe gave a brief overview of the event setup for the Canada Day celebrations. He noted that this year washroom facilities were located throughout the park and also noted that there were about 30 accessible parking spots designated in the parking lot. He stated that he would be walking around the site during the event and noting how the event met the Accessibility Standards and any concerns that will need to be addressed in Page 1 of 3 # : _ summa __ I,Action Items/Status I-item/ Details & Discussion8� Conclusion Ac (' ry of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) the future. He stated that he was working on an accessible check list for outdoor events and stated that the band Morrison Hawkes being sponsored by the Committee would be playing at the Family Stage around 2:00 pm. 4. Accessibility Advisory Committee's Publications D. Marlowe D. Marlowe gave draft copies of the Committee's revised brochure for review and comments. He noted that comments h should be returned to him within the next month sot at the brochure can be approved for printing at the September meeting. D. Shields noted that if there were any additional comments regarding the Builder brochure they needed to be submitted 9 9 Y within the next two weeks in order for a report to go to Council in September for approval. 5 Proclamation for International Day of Persons with D. Shields Disabilities- December 3, 2014 D. Shields noted that they would be submitting an application to To be placed on the Mayor's Office to proclaim December 3, 2014 as September Agenda - International Day of Persons with Disabilities. International Day of Persons with D. Hughes suggested that the Committee set up a table at City Disabilities Event Hall and promote the day and the Committee. D. Shields noted Discussion that it would be placed on the September agenda for discussion: 6. Other Business All P. Bashaw gave a brief outline on the funding opportunities available to Municipalities and questioned whether the City had any projects that applications could be submitted for. D. Marlowe was looking into any projects that were ready and might benefit from the funding opportunities. Questions were asked regarding the tactile projects, curb cuts and the City's guidelines being used. D. Marlowe noted that the City was already using the Accessibility Standard for the Design of Public Spaces. He stated that he would send the Committee an excerpt from the Illustrated Technical Guide to the Accessibility Standard for the Design of Public Spaces. He noted that it shows how lowered or depressed curbs should be configured and how tactile walking surface indicators (TWSI) should be used. Page 2 of 3 l-'tem/ Details & Discussion& Conclusion Action Items/Status # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) Councillor O'Connell noted that she had attended a very interesting event put on by Rotary at Work. She stated that this group put sessions on for organizations and businesses to explain the benefits and the importance of hiring people with disabilities. It was the consensus of the Committee that we look into conducting an event with this organization in the next term. Next Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2014. Meeting Adjourned: 7:45 pm Copy: City Clerk Page 3 of 3