HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 19, 2023Members of the public may observe the meeting proceedings by viewing the livestream.
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1.Review and Approval of Agenda T. Higgins
2.Disclosure of Interest T. Higgins
3.Approval of Minutes T. Higgins
3.1 March 15, 2023 Meeting Minutes 1
4.Presentations / Delegations
5.New Business
5.1 Site Plans Review I.Janton
7:05 - 7:50 pm
5.2 AAC 2022 Year-End Report & 2023 Work Plan
-Final
T.Higgins
7:50 - 8:10 pm
5.3 Rehearsal – Annual AAC Report to Council C.Rudberg-Chin
M.Thorpe Ross
J.McLellan
8:10 – 8:30 pm
5.4 LEAD Project and the Durham Abilities Centre T. Higgins
8:30 – 8:35 pm
5.5 Canada Day (July 1, 2023) T. Higgins
8:35 – 8:45 pm
6.Correspondence
7.Other Business
8.AAC Member Roundtable Updates
9.Next Meeting – May 17, 2023
10.Adjournment
Minutes/Meeting Summary
Accessibility Advisory Committee
March 15, 2023
Electronic Meeting
7:00 pm
Attendees: D. Currie
S.Fatima
P. Milton
R. Rizvi
S. Snyders
B. Ferguson
T. Lyle-Gravlev
M. Thorpe Ross
A. Eamer, Guest
S. Haley, Guest
K. Hayes, Senior Manager, Digital Advisory, MNP
L. Page, Consultant, Digital Advisory, MNP
C. Schilling, Guest
S. Van Meer, President, Park N Water Ltd.
A. Mostert, Manager, Landscape & Parks Development
J. McLellan, Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade
I. Janton, Senior Planner - Site Planning
T. Higgins, Accessibility Coordinator (Staff Liaison)
A. MacGillivray, Committee Coordinator (Recording Secretary)
Absent: A.Khan
C. Rudberg-Chin
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1. Review and Approval of Agenda
T.Higgins reviewed the agenda items.
Agenda approved.
2. Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
3. Approval of Minutes
Moved by B. Ferguson
Seconded by S. Snyders
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That the Minutes of the February 15, 2023
Meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee,
with the noted correction be approved.
Carried
4. Presentations/Delegations
4.1 City of Pickering’s Digital Strategy
K. Hayes, Senior Manager, Digital Advisory, MNP
and L. Page, Consultant, Digital Advisory, MNP
made a presentation to the Committee regarding
the City of Pickering’s Digital Strategy.
During the presentation, the Committee engaged in
discussion around:
•ensuring that the City’s digital services are
easy to use for those with varying abilities;
•how those with vision and hearing
impairments would be engaged to share
feedback on this strategy;
•whether there were examples from other
municipalities on how they are
implementing digital strategies;
•clarification regarding the objectives of the
digital strategy engagement;
•the various accessibility challenges that
need to be considered when implementing
digital services;
•ensuring services are accessible on mobile
devices; and,
•making sure that graphics and videos are
described on City websites and documents.
4.2 Training/Development/Orientation
−Site Plan Reviews
I. Janton provided an overview of the Site Plan
Review process, relevant legislation, and the
Committee’s role in the review process.
K. Hayes and L. Page to
provide to the Committee
some examples of
accessible websites and
other strategies undertaken
at other municipalities.
5. New Business
5.1 Site Plan Review
−S03/23 - Caplink Limited - Block 4
This matter was deferred to a future
Committee meeting.
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− S02/23 - 1030 Salk Road
This matter was deferred to a future
Committee meeting.
5.3 Snow Removal for Seniors and People with
Disabilities
S. Snyders spoke to the accessibility concerns
experienced during the recent snowfall,
specifically regarding the lack windrow
clearance on municipal sidewalks and bus
shelters. He also spoke to the City’s existing
Snow Clearing Program and requested
whether the Committee consider bringing
forward a motion to Council to ask the City to
study the feasibility of modern options to clear
snow off of windrows.
T. Higgins informed the Committee that City
Staff are presently looking into this matter and
suggested that the Committee revisit this
matter in the future.
5.2 Accessible Playgrounds
A. Mostert provided an overview of CSA and
AODA requirements for playgrounds, as well
as the City’s plans for reconstruction of various
playgrounds.
S. Van Meer, President, Park N Water Ltd,
spoke to the importance of creating play
structures that offer components for a variety
of ages and abilities.
Discussion ensued with the Committee and
Guests discussing:
• whether there was an opportunity for
one of the City’s play structures to be
fully fenced in to offer a safe play area
for children prone to run or wander;
• whether there is an opportunity to
incorporate communication boards at
the play structures;
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• whether double side-by-side slides are
being considered to be incorporated in
the City’s play structures;
• the need for ramps on play structures to
lead to useable play features;
• whether a wide variety of accessible
swing designs can be considered for the
City’s playgrounds;
• whether an accessible swing can be
considered specifically for Frenchman’s
Bay East Park;
• whether other features can be
incorporated that are accessible to
those with fine motor skill challenges;
• whether more information can be
provided to the Committee with regards
to features like communications boards
and accessible swings;
• whether there are adequate railings on
the playground ramps;
• whether there are opportunities to
incorporate accessible seating and table
areas at the City’s playgrounds; and,
• the City’s work to explore accessible
access to the parks from the street or
parking areas.
A. Mostert thanked the Committee and guests
for their feedback.
5.4 AAC 2022 Year-End Report & 2023 Work
Plan – Draft
T. Higgins spoke to the 2022 Year-End Report
& 2023 Work Plan, and indicated that he will
look to circulate a draft to Members for their
feedback. He noted that a semi-final draft will
be brought forward for discussion at the April
Meeting.
T. Higgins also noted that Members are
encouraged to be present at the Council
Meeting to present the 2022 Year-End Report
& 2023 Work Plan, and that he would solicit
Members who may be interested in doing so.
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(summary of discussion)
Action Items/Status
(include deadline as
appropriate)
5.5 LEAD Project and the Durham Abilities
Centre – Update
T. Higgins provided an update regarding the
LEAD Project and provided information
regarding the upcoming workshop series
taking place in March 30, April 19, and April
26, and solicited Members for their availability
to attend.
B. Ferguson and D. Currie indicated interest in
attending the workshops.
6. Correspondence
There were no items of correspondence.
7. Other Business
7.1 2020 National Building Code
J. McLellan, Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade
highlighted recent changes to accessibility elements
of the National Building Code and the importance of
bodies such as the Accessibility Advisory Committee
in advocating for these kinds of changes.
T. Higgins requested that J.
McLellan circulate a
summary of the changes to
the Committee for reference.
8. AAC Member Roundtable Updates
9. Next Meeting – April 19, 2023
10. Adjournment
Moved by S. Snyders
That the Meeting be adjourned.
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned: 9:17 pm
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