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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 19, 2021Agenda Accessibility Advisory Committee May 19, 2021 7:00 pm Electronic Meeting Due to COVID-19 and the Premier’s Emergency Orders to limit gatherings and maintain physical distancing, the City of Pickering continues to hold electronic Council and Committee Meetings. Members of the public may observe the meeting proceedings by viewing the livestream. 1. Review and Approval of Agenda 2. Disclosure of Interest 3. Approval of Minutes 3.1 April 21, 2021 See Page 1 4. Presentations/ Delegations 4.1 Jeannette Whynot, Accessibility Coordinator Erica Mittag, Community Development Coordinator Municipality of Clarington Re: Enhancing Accessibility by Installing Mobile Device Charging Stations at Local Trails 4.2 Peter Feldmann, Assets and Projects Manager Parks Canada Re: Enhancing Accessibility by Installing Mobile Device Charging Stations at Local Trails 4.3 Larry Noonan Re: Mobile Charging Stations in Park Trails 4.4 Tara Joy Knibbe, Director, Research Abilities Centre Re: National Disability Survey 5. New Business 5.1 Enhancing Accessibility by Installing Mobile Device Arnold Mostert, Charging Stations at Local Trails Manager, Landscape & Parks Development (To be confirmed) For information related to accessibility requirements please contact: Committee Coordinator 905.420.4611 clerks@pickering.ca Agenda Accessibility Advisory Committee May 19, 2021 7:00 pm Electronic Meeting 5.2 National Disability Survey All 5.3 Pickering Housing Strategy All - Update Staff Delegation: Margaret Kish, Principal Planner, Policy City of Pickering 5.4 2020 Year End Report and 2021 Proposed Work Plan Tim Higgins/ All 5.5 Service & Support Animals Initiative (SSAI) David Wysocki/ - Update Tim Higgins 5.6 The Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN) Peter Bashaw 5.7 Awards All 6. Correspondence 7. Other Business & Updates 7.1 Member Updates 8. Next Meeting – June 16, 2021 9. Adjournment For information related to accessibility requirements please contact: Committee Coordinator 905.420.4611 clerks@pickering.ca Minutes/Meeting Summary Accessibility Advisory Committee April 21, 2021 Electronic Meeting 7:00 pm Attendees: Peter Bashaw Dan Hughes Glenn Lang Anthony Lue Tammy Lyle-Gravlev Phyllis Milton Anna Taverna Megan Thorpe Ross David Wysocki John McLellan, Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade Scott Booker, Manager, Capital Projects & Infrastructure Isabelle Janton, Senior Planner - Site Planning Tim Higgins, Accessibility Coordinator (Staff Liaison) Rumali Perera, Committee Coordinator (Recording Secretary) Absent: Saima Fatima Item/ Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items/Status Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) 1. Welcome & Introductions T. Higgins welcomed T. Lyle-Gravlev, P. Milton, and A. Taverna to the Committee. Members provided introductions and their experiences pertaining to accessibility. 2. Review and Approval of Agenda T. Higgins reviewed the agenda items. Agenda approved. 3. Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. 4. Review and Approval of Minutes -March 17, 2021 Moved by P. Bashaw Seconded by M. Thorpe Ross Page 1 of 4 - 1 - Item/ Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items/Status Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) That the Minutes of the March 17, 2021 meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee be approved. Carried 5. New Business 5.3 Capital Budget – Accessibility S. Booker, Manager, Capital Projects & Infrastructure, noted that City Council had recently endorsed the 5 Year Accessibility Forecast, with the inclusion of $17.8 million allocated to projects with an accessibility component. He noted that the intent is to ensure that everyone is able to enjoy the City’s infrastructure equally. S. Booker provided a high level overview of the Council approved projects pertaining to accessibility. T. Higgins provided information regarding the legal framework surrounding accessibility in Ontario, including the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and the Ontario Building Code. Discussion ensued regarding concerns of vandalism in Park trails including the Altona forest. 5.1 Application for Site Plan Approval S 03/21, R & K Pahal, Carousel Drive I. Janton, Senior Planner - Site Planning, noted that the applicant proposes to construct a 6 storey apartment building consisting of 44 units which include townhouses, 2 bedroom apartments, and 1 bedroom apartments. She noted that access to the site would be provided from Carousal Drive, and provided details pertaining to parking and amenity space within the site. A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Ms. Janton, regarding: • whether the units were apartment rental units or condominium units; Page 2 of 4 - 2 - Item/ Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items/Status Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) • placing a platform at the North East corner of the site to ensure that kids or persons of disabilities have access to Durham Transit; • whether Durham Transit was consulted on the application; • accessible parking requirements for the site and requiring additional accessible parking spaces beyond the Building Code standards; and, • suggestion for a second elevator in the building. 5.2 Site Plan Review Application for Site Plan Approval S03/87 (R21) - Joriki Holdings Inc. 885 Sandy Beach Road I. Janton, Senior Planner - Site Planning, noted that the applicant is proposing to construct additional warehouse space consisting of approximately 8000 square meters. The proposal consists of warehouse space and office space. She provided information regarding elevation, access to the site, and accessible washrooms. A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Ms. Janton, regarding: T. Higgins to identify the • whether there were any plans to construct Staff Person who could roads to provide an exit from Bay Ridges; provide information • the timeline for the construction of sidewalks regarding the building of new along Sandy Beach road; roads and the • truck circulation in and out of the warehouse decommissioning of the and parking locations for the trucks; and, Pickering Nuclear • the application meeting most of the AODA Generating Station. requirements pertaining to commercial buildings. 5.4 Five-Year Accessibility Plan 2021-2025 T. Higgins provided information on number of components to be included in the Five Year Accessibility Plan, which include the City Centre, the report of David C. Onley on the AODA, the Abilities Centre research study, the Pickering housing strategy, Parks trails, and recreational activities. Page 3 of 4 - 3 - Item/ Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items/Status Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) S. Booker provided information on the Bang the Table, advising that it is a software that could be used to engage the community. 5.5 Annual AAC Report to Council T. Higgins noted that the Annual AAC Report to Council would be submitted to the Clerk’s Office by May 14th to be included in the May 25th Council meeting agenda. He noted that he will be circulating the report to the Committee prior to submission for their comments. He also added that members should consider whether they would like to attend the Council meeting to provide a delegation to Council. 5.6 Awards T. Higgins noted that the Committee would be nominating John McLellan for the David C. Onley Award. 6. Other Business & Updates 6.1 Member Updates P. Bashaw advised that a workshop pertaining to the Boardwalk along the Rouge Beach is being held next week. D. Wysocki provided an update regarding the Service and Support Animal Initiative, noting that they are in need of engagement from Stakeholder groups on the reports created on the recently held innovation labs. 7. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:22 pm. Page 4 of 4 - 4 -