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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 26, 2008 Citlf o~ Minutes I Meeting Summary Accessibility Advisory Committee Wednesday, November 26, 2008 7:00 pm CAO's Boardroom Attendees: Kelly Collins, Chair Bonnie Littley, Regional Councillor, Ward 1 Prem Noronha-Waldriff Aisha Heywood Stephen Little Zoia Horne . Renee Michaud, Recording Secretary Absent: Lisa Harker Gary Cuthbert Lori Murray 1. Adoption of Minutes - October 22,2008 A motion to adopt the minutes of the October 22, 2008 meeting was tabled by Aisha Heywood and seconded by Zoia Horne. 2. 2009Accessibili Plan Prem asked the committee members if they had a chance to review the Accessibility Plan and whether they had any concerns relating to facility matters. All . Kelly mentioned that she reviewed the plan and liked the comments included. As stated in the plan, some of the issues are more difficult to address, i.e. Whitevale and Claremont. It was suggested to schedule a future meeting off-site to visit these properties to better understand the concerns. . Kelly also mentioned that the new chairlitt at East Shore Community Centre is great. Prem noted that they have really done a good job with the parking lot redesign and the location of the handicap parking spaces. . Zoia commented that the committee should be invited to attend more events in the communit to increase Page 1 CORP0228-2/02 awareness of their role and have a greater presence. . Create some type of liaison with TV programs, etc. . Prem reminded the committee that the Accessibility Plan is for facility only. The committee will be addressing its involvement in the community as part of the 2009 Work Plans. . Kelly noted that there are some outstanding issues to be dealt with, such as the Evacuation Plan for 2010 and the website. . Kelly suggested that the committee endorse the 2009 Accessibility Plan and that it be presented to Council in December 2008. . Item was moved by Kelly Collins and seconded by Zoia Horne. 3. Site Plans - S 07/08 - S 03/08 - S 10/08 The committee members reviewed the above site plans. S 10/08 - Grand Communities (Altona) Corp. (1870 Altona Road) Zoia Horne provided comments. (see attached page) 4. . Stephen Little mentioned that it is discouraging to see that developers are still submitting plans with limited access for wheelchairs and scooters by only including stairs in the designs. There is no consideration for people with disabilities. . Stephen also indicated that the new San Francisco By The Bay development has a number of mobility challenges in the design for the townhouses. The condos are more accessible due to the elevators. . It was suggested that the committee should invite some developers at a future meeting to discuss their concerns for housing and provide some input on pre- construction designs for accessible housing and options for people with disabilities. Other Business..&Adjournment Accessibilitv Brochure Prem distributed the copies of the draft brochure and mentioned that some changes are required due to the Customer Service Standards. For example, the font has to be aerial 12 and black print instead of red, no italics and no background design that would make it hard to read. CORP0228-2/02 Prem requested that the 2009 Work Plan be added to the January agenda. All Lisa to add the name of the plan to be reviewed next to the plan number when preparing the agenda. Lisa to invite a DART representative to attend a future meeting. All Page 2 Some edits were discussed and Councillor Littley added comments about the AODA. The brochure will be revised and a new draft will be circulated to committee members for their final review and approval before presenting it to Council in January 2009. Standards for Customer Service Prem asked that committee members forward their comments on the Standard Operating Procedures to her to summarize and submit to the CAO. . It was noted that the City must meet the AODA requirements by 2010. The City of Pickering is well on its way to meeting compliance. . Prem indicated that staff at the City has received training and training will also be available for committee members. All full and part time employees will be trained, as well as all volunteers who are involved in dealing with the City. . Committee members expressed an interest in attending the 3-hour workshop if possible. Prem to confirm details of training and advise committee members. . Other components of the AODA are Transportation, Information and Communication, Built Environment and Employment. . Kelly commended the City for its proactive approach in establishing these standards and indicated that she would be sending an email to Judy Hodgson to thank her for her efforts. Committee Membership Renewal Committee members enquired about the renewal process to apply to remain a committee member. Aisha advised that a letter was sent out to them but the telephone number in the letter was wrong and she had difficulty in reaching a contact person at the City. :/1::" . ... ."'. ...... .......... ....... /'" "".... The next meeting has been scheduled for January 28, 2009. Meeting Adjourned: 8:45 pm CORP0228-2/02 Lisa to contact committee members to advise of membership renewal process. Page 3