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Accessibility Advisory Committee
September 6, 2006
7:00 PM
CAO's Boardroom
Attendees:
Councillor David Pickles
Bill Boyes
Lori Murray
Prem Noronha Waldriff
Sandra Stanton
Kelly Collins
Stephen Little
Lisa Broad (Recording Secretary)
Absent:
Chris Del Duca
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Details & Discussion & Conclusion
(summary of discussion)
Action Items I
Status
(include deadline
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Welcome
2006-2007 Annual Accessibilit DRAFT PLAN
. Prem provided an overview of the 2006-2007 Annual
Accessibility draft for those who have not had a chance
to review.
. Councillor Pickles noted page 5 and questioned why the
entrance to the Claremont Community Centre has not
been completed yet as it appeared it was an easy task to
complete.
. The Committee identified this as a priority for the Prem to update
upcoming year and will have an updated status at the
following meeting.
. The Planning counter in the Civic Complex is too high.
Councillor Pickles questioned why this was deferred to
the 2007-8 budget. Due to the budget increase, he feels
this should have been a priority.
. Prem has spoken with Tim Moore on this matter and he
will not be looking at this issue until Seaton due to the
population increase and possible architectural changes
to the Pickering Civic Complex.
. Bud et - it was established that the leftover mone from
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this year's budget does get transferred over to next
year's budget. Everyone would like to maintain the same
budget amount as this year.
. The column on the draft where each department were
directed to estimate the costs of certain facility items left
some departments confused. In the revised draft, each
item will have a column placed beside it to show from
which budget funds will be used to modify the item.
. The family benches at the Recreation Complex are
marked as 'completed', however there are still some
benches to be completed (the end two were completed).
. Councillor Pickles asked if Prem could provide a list of
ongoing work at the next meeting.
. Prem to look at lowering soap dispensers in the Civic
Complex bathroom so that the kids can reach. Also will
look at Petticoat. The automatic doors at the complex are
also on the priority list this year.
. Councillor Pickles brought up the new building at the
museum (the Redman House) and suggested that we
have a meeting at this location.
. Due to the Seaton development, there might be a new
library and therefore it is very important that the three
northern branches are accessible. The Whitevale and
Greenvale library branches are not currently accessible,
however they are a target for 2011-12.
. Councillor Pickles inquired if the washrooms at the
Central library meet the accessibility code. If not, they
should also be a priority.
. Councillor Pickles will also be following up with regards
to Neil Carroll possibly attending the next meeting.
3.0
Year
ittee Priorities for the U
. Councillor Pickles inquired if anyone has had any more
ideas with regards to Seaton and the accessible
townhouses idea.
. Stephen asked what motivates each individual to
participate on this Committee. He would like to start
thinking about a big project that could be a collaborative
effort. Would also like to liaison with other communities
by communicating with the public, reviewing the plan by
incorporating members of the public. Also, would like to
focus on the Durham Region Transit Board, what has
happened to this board since the amalgamation? Has a
board replaced this board? Stephen su ests that if not,
Prem to follow up
with Len
Prem to action
Prem to action
Councillor Pickles
to action
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we should generate a new board to discuss advisory
issues.
. Sandy was on this board before it was dissolved. She will Sandy to action
make a formal inquiry.
. Councillor Pickles questioned if we should have
someone from the Accessibility Committee sit on the new
board to represent accessibility.
. Stephen is prepared to take the lead on communications. Stephen to action
Would like to do some surveys on accessibility to
incorporate and get input from the public.
. Councillor Pickles suggested that we have a liaison
member to communicate with other regional committees.
. Bill volunteered to be a liaison with each group that
meets on advisory committees to take a review of their Bill & Stephen to
successes. He will follow up at the next meeting after
making some contacts. Stephen will also participate in action
this endeavour.
. Councillor Pickles would like someone from the
Committee to go with Prem to visit all suggested work
project sites to get an idea of the priority items. Lori & Prem to
. Lori would like to take this on. Prem will follow up with
Lori and inform the rest of the Committee when this site action
tour will occur.
. Prem also suggested that the Committee meetings take
place at different locations each time so that the
Committee gets a chance to see all of Pickering. Prem to Prem to action
follow up on sites for meetings.
. Lori would like to begin a new project by raising public
awareness through working with public school. She
suggests that kids could submit some artwork relating to
accessibility (perhaps a logo) that welcomes everyone
and shows empathy. This artwork would serve as
general community reminders.
. Councillor Pickles advised Lori that she should first figure Lori & Kelly to
out the logistics of working with the school board. Kelly action
will also be involved.
4.0 G>ther<Sl.lsiness
. Stephen had recently read an article that was related to a Prem to follow up
disability initiative that the City was involved in and with Renee about
wondered why it was not brought to the attention of this finding this article
committee.
. Stephen asked what the status of the Committee will be Clerk's department
at the end of the term. To follow up about the dates that to action
the committee will be over.
. Prem qave an overview of an email that was sent to Bill Brad Suckling to
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regarding accessible parking spots. Has followed up with action
Brad Suckling, a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for
the City, who responded to the individual. Brad also
mentioned that in 2007 he will be following up with
Pickering locations that are deficient in accessible
parking spots and then send out notices to have these
places fixed. Brad will be following up with Bill on this
specific issue.
. Councillor Pickles also raised the possibility of a
Committee member representative on a future Seaton
Trail Committee.
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. Committee to meet twice in September. Next meeting is Prem to action
September 27, 2006 at either Eastshore or the
Recreation Complex. Prem to book.
. Prem suggested that for the next meeting everyone
come prepared to discuss his or her selected interest.
The meeting ended at 8:55 pm.
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