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Report Number: OES 38-07
Date: September 17, 2007
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From:
Everett Buntsma
Director, Operations & Emergency Services
Subject:
City of Pickering 2008 Annual Accessibility Plan
Reviewed by the Accessibility Advisory Committee for Council
Consideration
File: A-2130-001-07
Recommendation:
1. That Report OES 38-07 regarding the City of Pickering 2008 Annual Accessibility
Plan be received; and that
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Council endorse the City of Pickering 2008 Annual Accessibility Plan as
presented and reviewed by the City of Pickering Accessibility Advisory
Committee.
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Executive Summary:
The purpose of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 (ODA) is to improve
opportunities for people with disabilities and to provide for their involvement in the
identification, removal, and prevention of barriers to their full participation in the life of
the province. The ODA mandates that all municipalities prepare annual accessibility
plans.
By the end of 2008, the City of Pickering aims to review and/or remove the barriers
identified in the 2008 Annual Accessibility Plan. Over the next several years, the City of
Pickering aims to address all facility related improvements as outlined in the City's 2000
Accessibility Audit.
Financial Implications:
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As a result of the City of Pickering 2000 Accessibility Audit Report, the City of Pickering
made a commitment to include $25,000 in the annual capital budget to remove or
prevent facility related barriers. Over the years, this figure has risen and In 2007 the
City of Pickering committed a total of $35,000 in its annual capital budget. As a result,
many of the facility related barriers included in the 2008 Annual Accessibility Plan would
draw on these funds identified under capital account 2719.6183.
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Date: September 17, 2007
Subject: City of Pickering 2008 Annual Accessibility Plan
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The potential costs to complete the policy and service related barriers have not yet
been determined and will be subject to approved 2008 capital and operatin!~ budgets.
Any barrier that cannot be completed within the 2008 approved capital or operating
budget will be deferred to future annual accessibility plans.
Sustainability Implications:
The City of Pickering is committed to meeting the needs of all its citizens. The Annual
Accessibility Plan is one way to continually assess our service delivery and remove
barriers where they exist.
A barrier free municipality fosters a community where civic pride and civic participation
can be maximized. The engagement of all its citizens is a fundamental component to
achieving a sustainable community. Removing barriers enables full community
participation for generations to come.
Background:
The Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 (ODA) received Royal Assent on December
14,2001. The purpose of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 (ODA) is to improve
opportunities for people with disabilities and to provide for their involvement in the
identification, removal, and prevention of barriers to their full participation in the life of
the province. Under the Act, all municipalities are required to prepare annual
accessibility plans, make the plans public and consult persons with disabilities.
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According to the Ontario Accessibility Directorate within the Ministry of Citizenship, the
purpose of the Annual Accessibility Plan is to describe the measures that the
municipality has taken in recent years and the measures the municipality willi be taking
in the coming year to identify, remove and prevent barriers to people with disabilities.
According to the requirements of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 (ODA), the
City of Pickering has prepared the 2008 Annual Accessibility Plan. The City's plan is for
the period of January to December 2008. In previous years, the City's annual
accessibility plans were from the period of September to August. However, the ODA
does not place restrictions as to when the one year time period must fall. Therefore,
the corporation has decided to adjust the one year period to a calendar year to reflect
the corporate budget period.
The barriers identified in the 2008 Plan were based on information collected from the
2007 Annual Accessibility Workbook issued to City staff for their comments. The 2008
Annual Accessibility Plan has been reviewed and endorsed by the City of Pickering -.../
Accessibility Advisory Committee.
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In order to make the plan available to the public, the City of Pickering will place an
advertisement in the local newspaper to announce the completion and availability of the
2008 Annual Accessibility Plan. The public will be able to access the 2008 Annual
Accessibility Plan electronically via the City of Pickering website or by picking up a hard
copy at the Pickering Civic Complex or Pickering Central Library.
Attachments:
1. City of Pickering 2008 Annual Accessibility Plan
Prepared By:
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Marisa Carpino /1
Supervisor, Cultur:e,& Recreation
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Copy: Chief Administrative Officer
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Table of Contents
Section 1 :
Municipal Jurisdiction(s) Participating in this Plan......................... 1
Section 2:
Other Organizations & Agencies Participating in this Plan........... ...2
Section 3:
Consultation Activities.. ........ ........ ......................... ............. ..... 2
Section 4:
Plan Development Working Group........................................... 3
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Operational Review... ... ... ... ......... ............ ...... ..... ........... .... .....17
Section 6:
Decision-Making Review......................................................... 23
Section 7:
Targets and Actions............ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Section 8:
Monitoring Progress............................ ...................................31
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2008 Annual Accessibility Plan
January 2008 - December 2008
Section 1: Municipal Jurisdiction(s) Participating in this Plan
City of Pickering
Address:
Pickering Civic Complex
One The Esplanade
Pickering, ON L 1V 6K7
Key Contact:
Prem Noronha-Waldriff
Coordinator, Community Recreation Programs
905.420.4660 ext. 3229
pnoronha-waldriff@city.pickering.on.ca
The City of Pickering is Toronto's eastern neighbour and home to a growing
community that blends business opportunities, cultural diversity and historical rural
settings with a picturesque Lake Ontario waterfront.
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The City of Pickering is committed to making Pickering an attractive place in which
to live, work and invest. Within 22,652 hectares, the City of Pickering boasts top-
quality municipal sports fields and recreation programs, quarter-million square foot
recreation complex, 19th century interpretive museum, libraries, many community
and neighbourhood parks, conservation areas, new waterfront facilities and hiking
trails.
In 2006, Pickering's estimated population stood at 94,700. The Corporation of the
City of Pickering employs 388 staff to meet the needs of its residents. The City of
Pickering's main administration building is located at the Pickering Civic Complex,
One The Esplanade in Pickering and can be reached at 1.866.683.2760 or TTY
420.1739. The Corporation also maintains satellite facilities for Library Services,
Fire Services, Recreation Complex, Community Centres, Pickering Museum
Village, and an Operations Centre.
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The Corporation operates within five (5) departments and they include:
Administration Department
. Customer & Administrative Services
. Human Resources
. City Solicitor
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Office of Sustainability
Corporate Services Department
. Finance & Taxation
. Accounting Services
. Supply & Services
. Information Technology
. Clerks Division
. Animal Services
Operations & Emergency Services Department
. Culture & Recreation Division
. Fire Services Division
. Municipal Property & Engineering Division
. Community Emergency Management Program
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Planning & Development Department
. Planning
. Information & Support Services
. Development Control
. Building Services
Library Services are the responsibility of the Pickering Public Library Board, which
is appointed by Pickering Council.
Section 2: Other Organizations & Agencies Participating in this Plan
None
Section 3: Consultation Activities
City of Pickering staff
. Completed a workbook to assess past initiatives, identify current barriers
and action items to remove those barriers
. Input from working group was collected in July & August 2007
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City of Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee (MC)
. Completed review and discussion of the draft 2008 Annual Accessibility
Plan at their committee meeting on September 5, 2007 and provided
comments.
. No recommended changes to the plan were brought forward.
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Section 4: Plan Development Working Group (CORE Group)
Working Group Member Department/Division Contact Telephone/TTY --
Re resented & Email
Marisa Carpino Culture & Recreation Phone: 905.420.4660 ext. 2099
ro rams mcar ino cit . ickerin .on.ca
Prem Noronha-Waldriff Culture & Recreation Phone: 905.831.1711 ElXt. 3229
(programs) TTY: 831.8604
noronha-waldriff cit . ickerin .on.ca
Len Hunter Culture & Recreation Phone: 905.831.1711
(facilities) ext. 3223
Ihunter cit . ickerin .on.ca
Lynda Taylor Planning Phone: 905.420.4617 ext. 2035
Itavlor@citv. pickerino. on. ca
(Tim Moore) Chief Building Official Phone: 905.420.4631 E~Xt. 2070
tmoore cit . ickerin .on.ca
Lisa Broad Clerks Phone: 905.420.4611 E~Xt. 2097
Ibroad@citv. pickerino .on .ca
Jennifer Parent Human Resources
Judy Hodgson Customer &
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Deputy Fire Chief Fire Services
Simon Almond Community Emergency
Management Program
Fire Chief Bill Douglas Fire Services
Richard Holborn
Kathy Williams
Stan Karwowski Taxation, Accounting,
Su I & Services
Jon Storms Information
Technolo
Shawna Mutton Office of
Sustainabilit
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Initiative:
Previous City of Pickering Annual Accessibility Plan's identified barriers and
strategies with timelines to address these barriers.
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Methods Used to Identify B
Methodoloqy
Annual Accessibility
Workbook issued to City
in July 2007 to staff for
their comments.
The City of Pickering
Accessibility Advisory
Committee (MC)
consulted on the City's
Accessibility Advisory
Plan.
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CORE Plan Development
Working Group Updates.
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Description
Information from each
area regarding recent
initiatives to remove
barriers and strategies to
remove existing barriers
in the coming year.
The MC were provided
an opportunity to review
the 2008 Annual
Accessibility Plan (draft)
and make comments.
The Plan Development
Working Group provided
regular updates in
2006/2007 to the
2006/2007 Accessibility
Plan. Existing and new
barriers were discussed.
Status
Workbooks were
completed in July and
August 2007
Responses were
reviewed and included
(where appropriate) into
the 2008 Annual
Accessibility Plan.
Suggested changes were
accommodated in the
City's final 2008 Annual
Accessibility Plan
Updates of the 2006/07
Accessibility Plan are
incorporated into this
plan.
Input collected for the
2008 Annual Accessibility
Plan.
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Items OutstandinQ from 2003/04 Accessibilitv Plan:
Barrier & Type Strategy for
removal/prevention
Have an Evacuation and
Transit Plan that
addresses the needs of
all citizens.
Citizens who have
special accessibility
needs are not considered
in the current emergency
plans.
Technological/Procedural
Additional design
standards and site plan
requirements may be of
assistance in
development review
processes
Procedural
Pickering Official Plan
only available in print.
Informational
Entrance to Claremont
Community Centre is
inaccessible to
wheelchair users
Physical
Consult City of
Pickering's Accessibility
Committee on
appropriateness of
current guidelines and
processes; amend where
necessary.
Establish a written
proposal, with cost
estimates, for inclusion in
2005 budget submission
Level entrance threshold
to the interior surface of
the Claremont
Community Centre.
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There has been some
significant movement in
regards to emergency
preparedness for people
with disabilities/special
needs from Emergency
Management Ontario.
These guidelines t'lave
just been released and
City should incorporate
these philosophies in the
Transit and Evacuation
sub-plans.
Complete by December
2008.
Review of standards
applied in other selected
cities has been
completed and the Site
Plan Guideline manual
has been initiated.
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Completed.
Official Plan now
available in digital form
through website.
Compendium documents
now available in digital
form through the City's
website
Not completed.
Quotations being
received (in Aug/Sept
2007)
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Barrier & Type Strategy for Status
removal/prevention
Text reading devices Website Coordinator to A text only navigation
cannot read PDF files identify different formats page has been set up to
for use of the website if by-pass the image based
Informational deemed necessary. menus. This will assist
visitors that utilize text-
reading devices. PDF
files can be saved as a
text document that will be
recognized by text
reading devices.
Completed.
Items Outstanding from 2004/05 Accessibility Plan:
Barrier Type Strategy for Status
removal/prevention
North access to change Modify access to include Deferred.
rooms at Pickering automatic doors and card
Recreation Complex is access. Will be reviewed in any
not easily accessible future Squash Court
Expansion.
Physical
East Entrance to East Redesign east entrance Asphalt ramp completed
Shore Community Centre to include ramp, by MP&E in 2005. Ramp
is not easily accessible automatic doors and and doors completed.
disabled parking spots.
Physical Accessible parking space
required - 2007-08
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Barrier Type Strategy for Status
removal/prevention
Whitevale Branch Library The entire building is too Review Annually.
is not accessible to small and does not have
anyone in a wheelchair sufficient room for No changes.
anyone in a wheelchair to
move inside the building.
The entrance is not
accessible.
The only way to alleviate
this is to review service
options to our northern
communities to ensure
that an accessible
service point is available
to them. The Whitevale
building could not be
effectively renovated for
full accessibility.
Review against priorities
set in the accessibility
Architectural audit.
Greenwood Branch The washrooms, Review Annually.
Library is not accessible entrance and access to
to anyone in a wheelchair the book drop are not No changes.
and would provide some accessible. This is an old
problems to anyone building of some
without full mobility historical value and to
renovate at this time
would be extremely
costly. A new fully
accessible facility to
serve our northern
clientele may well be an
option should we realize
significant growth in the
north. Review against
priorities set in the
Arch itectu ra I accessibility audit.
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Barrier Type Strategy for Status
removal/prevention
Voting method at Review of procedural by- December 2005.
Committee/Council law.
meetinqs. Completed.
Lack of a system to The full implementation Public Alerting project
provide emergency of a community wide underway. Anticipated
communications for public alerting system will completion is summer
visually impaired and address this barrier 2008.
hearinq impaired citizens
Emergency plans and The Community Fall 2008.
procedures that do not Emergency Management
address the need of Plan, and procedures are
citizens who may require being written to address
specific assistance during these issues. Future
a community emergency emergency exercises will
or major crisis include scenarios that
require emergency
managers to take action
to address accessibility
needs
Entrance door at ESCC. Consider installing an Will look at various
ESCC gymnasium doors automatic door. options and security
leading from gym to issues - 2008.
seniors centre are Re-design entrance
inaccessible C&R:
Len Hunter
Inadequate signage at Informational Deferred to 2008. Will
the six key municipal review in context of all
facilities facility signaqe.
Application Counter in Make counter accessible Reviewed initiated in
Planning & Development to persons in 2005. Will not be
is too high wheelchairs. addressed at this time.
When P & D areas are
reviewed for
improvements through the
City's Budget, this will be
considered.
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Barrier Type Strategy for Status
removal/prevention
Compendium document Place compendium on Completed.
only available in hard City's website
copy form Compendium available in
digital form on the City's
website.
Policy Review instances where Annually
recommendations of December 2005.
Accessibility Committee Advise Council
cannot be implemented Representative on MC
in site planning. who is to then advise the
AAC.
Inaccessible Public Establish policy of December 2005
Meeting locations considering accessibility (Greenwood Community
when booking venues for Hall)
meetings. is inaccessible, however,
the location stimulates
attendance from area
residents (consider use of
the local school).
Est. Dept. policy:
Greenwood School to be
alternate location.
Whitevale Branch Library Physicallavout 2010
Greenwood Branch Physical Layout 2010
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Items Outstanding from 2006/07 Accessibility Plan:
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Barrier Type Strategies for removal or Status
prevention
Non-accessible entry Corrective measures Access Card entry for
doors - there is no button depend on budget staff only (Len)
to open entry doors capabilities and
Corporate Services committee discussion.
Physical/Architectural Review ongoing.
No accessible washroom Corrective measures Public Washroom on 2nd
available (Le. no large depend on budget Floor (Len)
stall) capabilities and
committee discussion.
Corporate Services Review ongoing.
Architectural
Small spaces between Corrective measures Not able to do anything
desks - not enough room depend on budget about. Limited by floor
to travel between desks capabilities and space in area.
Corporate Services committee discussion.
Arch itectu ral/Phvsica I Review ongoinq.
Hearing impaired - no Corrective measures Deferred to 2008 budget
one is capable of helping depend on budget
someone who is hard of capabilities and
hearing committee discussion.
Review ongoing.
Corporate Services
Communicational
Develop and Implement a Consultation and Project underway.
Comprehensive Public participation with and Anticipated completion is
Alerting System. from other levels of summer 2008.
Developing emergency government are routinely
plans requires cooperation used to address these
from other levels of matters.
government. The matters
of public alerting,
evacuation, and emergency
transit are examples of
issues that pose extra
challenges to the City when
attempting to adequately
develop plans and
procedures.
Policy/practise
Fire Hall: Station #5 Station #2 and #6 Expansion to Hire Hall
(Bayly St). Entrance not available for tours if Station #5 affords
accessible requested. accessible entrance into
Washroom not the facility and access to
accessible. Physical the washrooms.
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Barrier Type Strategies for removal orl Status
prevention
Benches in Rec. Wider benches to be Two have been
Complex family installed in cubicles. completed. Remainder to
changerooms are not be completed Fall 2007.
wide enough to change
kids with special needs
Physical
Soap dispensers in the Lower soap dispenser on To be completed in
Banquet Halls of the Rec. the wall. 2007/2008.
Complex washrooms are
not low enough for young
campers or people in
wheelchairs to reach.
Physical
Automatic north entrance Permit doors to stay open Completed.
doors at Petticoat Creek longer.
Community Centre close
too quickly for chair or
carts to pass through.
Physical
Sink and soap dispenser Lower counter with sink To be reviewed in
in PCCC washrooms are and soap dispenser. 2007/2008.
too high for someone in
wheelchair to reach
Physical
Access to upper level of Build ramp which is Lift to be installed Sept. /
ESCC is not accessible scheduled to be Oct. 2007
completed in 2006.
Physical
No automatic doors for Install automatic doors Not able to install due to
Banquet Halls at Rec. Fire Codes.
Complex
Physical
Doors too heavy to open Install automatic doors at Will be looking at in 2008.
at Redman House entrance doors and at
(Museum) washrooms.
Log Barn at Museum has Build rustic appearing Investigating desi~lns that
no ramps ramp along north side for are heritage sympathetic
entry. and will least alter
Physical oriqinal doors of buildinq
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Barrier Type Strategies for removal or Status
prevention
Some seniors at ESCC Install listening devices at Deferred.
and PCCC seniors ESCC and PCCC for
centres have trouble seniors Not required at this time.
hearing
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Inaccessible entrance Improve driveway Major structural
and washroom at WSCC entrance, parking lot, renovations required.
electrical/plumbing/HV AC
Physical systems, ramp and
program viewing and
make washroom
accessible.
Don Beer Arena: No Replacing doors and Deferred to 2008
automatic door to install automatic door
washrooms in Rink 1
Lobby
Physical
No accessible access to Create an elevated Deferred to 2008
bleachers in Rink 1 & 2 platform area at the south
and very poor sight line end of each rink for
for people in wheelchairs wheelchair users
at rink boards
Physical
Inaccessible Sidewalks Kingston Road from Project completed in
Rosebank Road to Altona 2006
Capital Works Project Road - a new sidewalk will
Physical be installed on the south
side and curb depressions
will be installed for
wheelchair and scooter
access.
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Barrier Type Strategies for removal or Status
prevention
Inaccessible Sidewalks Bayly Street from Brock Project completed in
Road to the Pickering Go 2006
Capital Works Project Station - a new sidewalk
Physical will be installed on the north
side and curb depressions
will be installed for
wheelchair and scooter
access.
Inaccessible park Centennial Park Washroom Project completed in
washroom Facility - to be constructed 2006
will have wheelchair access
Capital Works Project to the building including
Physical washroom stalls for
wheelchair access.
Inaccessible Sidewalks Brands Court & Helen Project completed in
Crescent -will be 2007
Capital Works Project reconstructed with new
Physical concrete curb which will
incorporate curb
depressions for wheelchair
and scooter access to the
sidewalk
Inaccessible Sidewalks Old Brock Road, Claremont Project completed in
- a new concrete sidewalk 2006
Capital Works Project will be installed from
Physical Bovington Place to the
Legion. The sidewalk will
be depressed at Bovington
Place to incorporate
wheelchair and scooter
access.
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Barrier Type Strategies for removal or Status
prevention
Inaccessible playground Playground Replacements Project completed in
and surrounding area. will take place at Bev 2007
Morgan Park, Amberlea
Capital Works Project Park, Denmar Park and
Physical Valleyview Park. The
concrete surrounding the
play areas at all four parks
will have curb depressions
installed for wheelchair
access. Safety material
being installed around the
play equipment at Bev
Morgan Park, Amberlea
Park and Valleyview Park
will be wheelchair
accessible. The safety
material being proposed at
Denmar Park is a sand
material which is being
used on a trial basis and
can be changed at a later
date to provide wheelchair
access.
Inaccessible Sidewalks Waterfront Trail from Deferred until 2008
Marksbury Road to Park
Capital Works Project Crescent - will have curb
Physical depressions installed for
wheelchair and scooter
access
Inaccessible Pedestrian Pine Creek Pedestrian Bridge Project completed in
Bridge Replacement - will be 2007
accessible for wheelchair
Capital Works Project and scooter access.
Physical
Application Counter in Consider re-designing a Barrier Free counter
Planning & Development portion of the counter to design completed
is too high make it accessible to
wheelchairs, if and when To be implemented upon
Physical the counter is expanded budget approval
Deferred to 2008 budget
considerations
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Barrier Type Strategies for removal or Status
prevention
Lack of Design standards Finalize Site Plan Initiated in March 2006 &
in the Site Plan Procedural Manual discussed with ACC in
procedural manual to Chapter pertaining to June '06
assist development Accessibility design
review process. standards Revisions requested by
Communicational ACC have been
Policy/Practice incorporated into design
standards
Final manual pending
completion in 2007
Pickering Official Plan Convert to an appropriate Completed
Compendium Documents format for the Website
only available in print
Communicational
Accessible Housing in Require some housing to Reviewed through
new developments be constructed that has reports to Council on site
barrier free access specific development
Physical/ Architectural applications
Need for the current Upgrade washrooms at Washrooms received
Central Library the Central Library to minor renovation in
washrooms to be meet accessibility August 2007 but there
updated to current standards. was a lack of space to
disabled access meet current disabled
standards. access standards.
Physical A new family/disabled
washroom requested in
the 2008 budget should
address this problem.
Staff have identified need Install Family washrooms Funding requested for
for a family washroom at at Central Library new washroom in 2008.
the Central Library. The
Library is attracting more
children and adults with
disabilities who require
the assistance of a
parent/caregiver who
may not be of the same
sex.
Physical
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Physical access to Until such time as these Ongoing
Greenwood and difficulties can be
Whitevale resolved, programming
and some services are
Physical curtailed at these
locations. We advise our
clients of the nearest
accessible branch.
Central Library Review of current Resolved.
washrooms are not up to facilities needs to be
current disabled access done with Planning and
standards. Development staff.
There was a lack of
Physical space to meet current
disabled access
standards. Renovations
proceeded without
meeting new standards.
A new family washroom
is required to meet
disabled access
standards.
Central Library requires a Review of requirements Ongoing
family washroom of a family washroom is
underway
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Section 5: Operational Review
5.1 Administration Department -..-.
The Administration Department is responsible to ensure that the Corporation is
operating with administrative effectiveness and providing an accountable aDd
responsive government.
The work teams (Division's) include:
. Customer & Administrative Services
. Human Resources
. City Solicitor
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Review Date Review Methodoloav Status
August 2007 Consider operation and Completed.
potential barriers, consult
staff
List of Barriers Identified:
Barrier Barrier Type Strategies for removal or
prevention
Typefaces Standard font style may Consider - for
be difficult for our senior seniors/seeing impaired
population to read clearly communication pieces
increase font size
ie., when sending
correspondence to the
senior community
perhaps increase font
size to 14
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The Office of Sustainability is responsible for managing the City's sustainability
initiatives and Business Development.
The work teams include:
. Marketing & Business Development
. City & Economic Development
. Website
Review Methodolo
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- List of Barriers Identified:
Barrier ' Barrier Type Strategies for removal or
prevention
The information on our Informational Have the list of City
website(s) is only translators available on
available in English. the website.
December 2008
Promotional materials Informational To put promotional
(print) from the Office of materials from the Office
Sustainability may be of Sustainability on our
difficult to read for the website( s) - resident
visually impaired would need to have
reading software.
December 2008
5.3 Corporate Services Department
The Corporate Services Department is responsible for managing the financial
affairs of the Corporation, including Taxation, Accounting, Supply & Services,
Information Technology and Clerk's.
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The work teams includes:
. Finance & Taxation
. Accounting Services
. Supply & Services
. Information Technology
. Clerks Division
. Animal Services
Review Date
July 23, 2007
Review Methodolo
Visual office site
ins ection.
Status
Completed.
List of Barriers Identified:
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Barrier Barrier Type Strategies for removal or
prevention
Limited space between Physical Reorganization of desks
desks. pending departmental
move.
September 2008
Communication Communicational Sign language training -
necessary for the hearing deferred to 2008 budget.
impaired.
More designated seating Architectural Deferred to 2008 budget.
area for the public on the
2nd floor or a designated
I work area for filling out
marriaqe licences.
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5.4 Operations & Emergency Services Department
The Operations & Emergency Services Department administrates and coordinates
the efforts of the operational services division to ensure efficient and responsive ---.
delivery of the services of the following work teams (Division's):
Operations & Emergency Services Department
. Culture & Recreation Division
. Fire Services Division
. Municipal Property & Engineering Division
. Community Emergency Management Program
o erational Review:
Review Date
August 17/20, 2007
Review Methodblo
Discussions with Capital
Works Project team
Status
Ongoing Discussions
Submissions for 2008
Budget Approvals in
Order to roceed.
List of Barriers Identified:
Barrier Barrier Type Strategies for removal or
prevention
Liverpool Road South Physical Curb Depressions to be
Sidewalk Installation from installed at all
Annland Street to intersections for
Commerce Street Handicape Access.
December 2008
Sheppard Avenue from Physical Curb Depressions to be
Rosebank Road to Altona installed at all
Road Sidewalk intersections for
Installation on the South Handicap Access.
Side
December 2008
Westshore Boulevard Physical Curb Depressions to be
from Oklahoma Drive to installed at all
Sunrise Avenue Sidewalk intersections for handicap
Improvements Access.
December 2008
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Barrier Barrier Type Strategies for removal or
prevention
Pickering Recreation
Complex:
Install accessible door Architectural Determine if these doors
access to the washrooms are able to have power
in the family change bars attached.
rooms. (2)
I 2008
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Recreation Complex - Architectural Review of washrooms
install various grab bars and which ones require
in washrooms as grab bars.
required. (lobby) 2008
Make modifications to the Architectural Obtain quote to complete
Registration Desk to this project.
accommodate persons in
a wheelchair. 2008
Pickering Museum
Village:
Redman House - power Arch itectu ra I Install power operators
doors for entrance and
washroom doors. 2008
Walkway from Main Architectural Obtain quote to complete
Admin. building, down to this project.
the Village is not
accessible to wheelchairs 2008
Don Beer Arena:
Replace existing two Architectural Install power operators
washroom doors in old
section (Rink One lobby) 2008
with new doors that are
operated by a power
opener using push-pads
Remove or modify old Architectural Len to see if Operations
entrance (Rink One) is able to complete.
ramps - to discourage
this being used by Or to obtain quote to
disabled persons - the complete this project
new entrance (near the
handicap parking) is fully 2008
accessible with no
elevation chanqes.
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Barrier Barrier Type Strategies for removal or
prevention
Install poured concrete Arch itectu ra I Obtain quote to complete
elevated areas on the this project.
south side of the older
two rinks to allow for a 2008
wheelchair to climb up to
the elevated area
(approx. 10 inches) so
that they can clearly see
over the dasher boards.
This would involve
removing some rubber
flooring, pouring a
platform onto the existing
apron surrounding the
rink and dasherboards
and finishing it to allow
proper access (ramps),
be slip free and have
proper curbing where
needed. The bleachers
on these two rinks are
completely inaccessible
and there is currently no
appropriate area for
persons in wheelchairs to
be able to watch the
activities on the rinks
fully.
West Shore Community
Centre:
Power doors for Arch itectu ra I Len to confirm any plans
washrooms (2) for further renovations, if
none to install power
operators. 2008
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Barrier I Barrier Type Strategies for removal or
I prevention
Proper grab bars for Arch itectu ra I Install as required.
washrooms 2008
East Shore Community
Centre:
Exterior ramp only has 1 Architectural To confirm with building
handrail staff, and install 2nd rail if
required.
5.5 Planning & Development
The Planning & Development Department participates in numerous activities
respecting land use policy, site planning, community development, and building
construction.
The work teams (Division's) include:
. Planning
. Information & Support Services
. Development Control
. Building Services
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o erational Review:
Review Date
August 2007
Review Methodolo
Considered operation
and otential barriers.
Status
Completed.
List of Barriers Identified:
Barrier Barrier Type Strategies for removal or
prevention
None Reported
5.6 Library Services
Provides library services, programs and resources to the community at various
facility locations, which include Pickering Public Library, and Claremont,
Greenwood, Petticoat Creek, Whitevale Branches.
Review Methodolo
Consult Staff
Status
Com leted.
List of Barriers Identified:
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Barrier Barrier Type Strategies for removal or
prevention
I naccessible emergency Physical Replace existing stairs
exit at Greenwood with a ramp.
Library
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Section 6: Decision-Making Review
6.1 Administration Department --
The Administration Department is responsible to ensure that the Corporation is
operating with administrative effectiveness and providing an accountable and
responsive government.
The work teams (Division's) include:
. Customer & Administrative Services
. Human Resources
. City Solicitor
o erational Review:
Review Date
August 2007
Review Methodolo
Reviewed appropriate
olicies and rocedures.
Status
Completed. No barriers
identified.
List of Barriers Identified:
Barrier Barrier Type Strategies for removal or
prevention
None Reported
6.2 Office of Sustainability
The Office of Sustainability is responsible for managing the City's sustainability
initiatives and Business Development.
The work teams include:
. Marketing & Business Development
. City & Economic Development
. Website
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o erational Review:
Review Date
August 2007
Review Methodolo
Reviewed appropriate
olicies and rocedures.
Status
Completed. No barriers
identified.
List of Barriers Identified:
Barrier Barrier Type Strategies for reme
prevention
None Reported
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6.3 Corporate Services Department
The Corporate Services Department is responsible for managing the financial
affairs of the Corporation, including Taxation, Accounting, Supply & Services,
Information Technology and Clerk's.
The work teams includes:
. Finance & Taxation
. Accounting Services
. Supply & Services
. Information Technology
. Clerks Division
. Animal Services
o erational Review:
Review Date
July 23, 2007
Review Methodolo
Reviewed appropriate
olides and rocedures.
Status
Completed. No barriers
identified.
List of Barriers Identified:
Barrier Barrier Type Strategies for removal or
prevention
None Reported
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6.4 Operations & Emergency Services Department
The Operations & Emergency Services Department administrates and coordinates
the efforts of the operational services division to ensure efficient and responsive
delivery of the services of the following work teams (Division's):
Operations & Emergency Services Department
. Culture & Recreation Division
. Fire Services Division
. Municipal Property & Engineering Division
. Community Emergency Management Program
o erational Review:
Review Date
August 2007
Review Methodolo
Reviewed appropriate
olicies and rocedures.
Status
Completed. No barriers
identified.
List of Barriers Identified:
Barrier Barrier Type Strategies for removal or
prevention
None Reported
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6.5 Planning & Development
The Planning & Development Department participates in numerous activities
respecting land use policy, site planning, community development, and building
construction.
The work teams (Division's) include:
. Planning
. Information & Support Services
. Development Control
. Building Services
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o erational Review:
Review Date
August 2007
Review Methodolo
Reviewed appropriate
olicies and rocedures.
Status :0:J
Completed. No barrierti
identified.
List of Barriers Identified:
Barrier I Barrier Type Strategies for removal or
prevention
None Reported
6.6 Library Services
Provides library services, programs and resources to the community at various
facility locations, which include Pickering Public Library, and Claremont,
Greenwood, Petticoat Creek, Whitevale Branches"
--.;.
o erational Review:
Review Date
August 2007
Review Methodolo
Reviewed appropriate
olicies and rocedures.
Status
Completed. No barriers
identified.
List of Barriers Identified:
Barrier Barrier Type Strategies for rem
prevention
None Reported
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Section 7: Targets and Actions
7.1 Administration Department
The Administration Department is responsible to ensure that the Corporation is
operating with administrative effectiveness and providing an accountable and
responsive government.
The work teams (Division's) include:
. Customer & Administrative Services
. Human Resources
. City Solicitor
Barrier Action Resources Costs Target
Typefaces Review Style Staff only n/a If determined
Guide and to move
publications forward this
can be
initiated
immediately
Total Cost $0
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7.2 Office of Sustainability
The Office of Sustainability is responsible for managing the City's sustainability
initiatives and Business Development.
The work teams include:
. Marketing & Business Development
. City & Economic Development
. Website
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Barrier Action Resources Costs Target
The information on Have the list Staff time Staff time January
our website(s) is of City (Website 2008
only available in translators Coordinator) to
English. available on add translator
the website contact
information.
Corporate To put Staff time Staff time Ongoing
promotional corporate (Website
materials (print) promotional Coordinator) to
may be difficult to materials on add all
read for the our website(s) corporate
visually impaired - resident promotional
would need to materials as
have reading they come in to
software the website(s).
Total Cost $0
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7.3 Corporate Services Department
The Corporate Services Department is responsible for managing the financial
affairs of the Corporation, including Taxation, Accounting, Supply & Services,
Information Technology and Clerk's.
The work teams (Division's) include:
. Accounting Services
. Financial Services
. Clerk's
. Municipal Law Enforcement
. Information Technology
. Supply & Services
. Animal Services
Barrier Action Resources Costs
Added space between Construction Capital Budget Departmental
desks move, creating
more space
between
desks.
Complete in
September
2007
Hearing accessibility for Sign Funds and staff To be
the Language training reviewed in
Hearing impaired Training the 2008
Budget.
Deferred
More designated Architectural Capital Budget Deferred to
seating area for the 2008 budget.
public on the 2nd floor
or a designated work
area for filling out
marriage licences.
Deferred
Total Cost To be determined
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7.4 Operations & Emergency Services Department
The Operations & Emergency Services Department administrates and coordinates
the efforts of the operational services division to ensure efficient and responsive
delivery of the services of the following work teams (Division's):
Operations & Emergency Services Department
. Culture & Recreation Division
. Fire Services Division
. Municipal Property & Engineering Division
. Community Emergency Management Program
Barrier Action Resources Costs
Liverpool Road South Install Curb 2008 Budget Approval To be
Sidewalk Installation Depressions determined.
Sheppard Avenue Install Curb 2008 Budget Approval To be
Sidewalk Installation Depressions determined.
Westshore Boulevard Install Curb 2008 Budget Approval To be
Sidewalk Depressions determined.
Improvements
Pickering Recreation
Complex:
Benches in members Increase the 2008 Budget Approval To be
change rooms too high height of determined.
for patrons. benches in the
members $10,000?
change rooms
to better
accommodate
seniors/disabled
who have
trouble getting
down to the low
benches now -
also make them
wider.
Washroom doors in Install 2008 Budget Approval $4,000
family change rooms accessible door
not accessible (2) access to the
washrooms in
the family
change rooms.
(2)
Determine if
these doors are
able to have
power bars
attached.
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Barrier Action Resources Costs
Grab bars required in Install various 2008 Budget Approval To be
washrooms. grab bars in determined.
washrooms as
required. (lobby)
Registration Counter is Obtain quote to 2008 Budget Approval To be
too high for persons in complete this determined.
a wheelchair. proiect.
Pickering Museum
Village:
Redman House: Install- power 2008 Budget Approval $6,000
Main door and doors for
washrooms are not entrance and
accessible. washroom
doors.
Walkway from Main Obtain drawings 2008 Budget Approval To be
Admin. building, down for accessible determined.
to the Village is not path down to
accessible to the village.
wheelchairs
Don Beer Arena:
Washroom doors are Replace 2008 Budget Approval $4,000
not accessible. (Rink 1) existing two
washroom
doors in old
section (Rink
One lobby) with
new doors that
are operated by
a power opener
using push-
pads
Remove or modify old Obtain quote to 2008 Budget Approval To be
entrance (Rink One) complete this determined.
ramps - to discourage project.
this being used by
disabled persons - the
new entrance (near the
handicap parking) is
fully accessible with no
elevation chanQes.
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Barrier Action Resources Costs
Install poured concrete Obtain quote to 2008 Budget Approval To be
elevated areas on the complete this determined.
south side of the older project.
two rinks to allow for a
wheelchair to climb up
to the elevated area
(approx. 10 inches) so
that they can clearly
see over the dasher
boards. This would
involve removing some
rubberftooring, pouring
a platform onto the
existing apron
surrounding the rink
and dasher boards and
finishing it to allow
proper access (ramps),
be slip free and have
proper curbing where
needed. The bleachers
on these two rinks are
completely inaccessible
and there is currently
no appropriate area for
persons in wheelchairs
to be able to watch the
activities on the rinks
fu lIy .
West Shore Community
Centre:
Washrooms not Power doors for 2008 Budget Approval $4,000
accessible. washrooms (2)
Proper grab bars for Install grab bars 2008 Budget Approval To be
washrooms. determined.
East Shore Community
Centre:
Exterior ramp only has Install 2na 2008 Budget Approval To be
1 handrail - is it handrail if determined.
supposed to have more required.
than 1?
Total Cost $28,000+
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7.5 Planning & Development
The Planning & Development Department participates in numerous activities
respecting land use policy, site planning, community development, and building -.-'
construction.
The work teams (Division's) include:
. Planning
. Information & Support Services
. Development Control
. Building Services
Barrier Action Resources
None Reported
Total Cost
Costs I
7.6 Library Services
Provides library services, programs and resources to the community at various
facility locations, which include Pickering Public Library, and Claremont,
Greenwood, Petticoat Creek, Whitevale Branches.
Barrier Action Resources Costs
Greenwood Library- Wood ramp is Funding Funding
although not accessible required outside requested in
the emergency exit of emergency 2008 budget.
requires a ramp to exit.
evacuate disabled
people in an emergency
Total Cost To be determined
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Please Note: All capital funding items are pending budget approval.
Section 8: Monitoring Progress
The core group of the plan development working group will provide a status report
every second month to review progress of the plan. Follow up will be conducted
with any staff or contacts that have a role in the implementation of the plan.
Updates of the plan will be presented to the Me on a bi-monthly basis.
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