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Minutes/Meeting Summary
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
7:10 pm
Civic Complex - Main Committee Room
Attendees: K. Falconer, Chair
T. Arvisais, Vice Chair
M. Brenner
I. Fogo
A. Heywood-Delpeache
S. Little
T. Logan
D. Sharma
D. Tierney
S. Wilkinson
J. Yacoumidis
J. Morris
L. Harker, Recording Secretary
Absent: Councillor O’Connell
D. Manning
P. Noronha-Waldriff
Item/
Ref #
Details & Discussion & Conclusion
(summary of discussion)
Action
Items/Status
(include deadline as
appropriate)
1. Welcome K. Falconer
K. Falconer welcomed members to the meeting.
2. Adoption of Minutes All
Moved by T. Arvisais
Seconded by D. Tierney
That the minutes of the April 25, 2012 and May 23, 2012 meetings
of the Accessibility Advisory Committee be approved.
Carried
3. 2012 Accessibility Awareness Event – Area Updates All
Members provided updates on their contributions to the 2012
Accessibility Awareness Event.
K. Falconer has sent an email inviting David Onley. J.
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Morris advised members that David Onley will require a
formal invitation to attend, which will include a prepared
agenda for the day.
I. Fogo advised members that she has invited Ian John to
attend.
K. Falconer will be reducing the number of chairs at the
event due to the obstacle course and few people using the
chairs at last year’s event.
J. Morris to provide members with a bird’s eye view of the
event area.
I. Fogo suggested that a few Committee members conduct
a site visit to determine the best location for booths and the
obstacle course.
M. Brenner suggested using home grown talents to
generate awareness in our community by placing ads in the
Community Page for nominations and to invite submissions
and profiles of individuals in the community. K. Falconer
advised members that P. Noronha-Waldriff has already
committed to conducting this advertisement by placing ads
on City signs and Community Page advertisements.
D. Sharma suggested inviting private businesses to set up
their own booths. J. Morris advised the Committee that
there may be permit restrictions with this.
J. Yacoumidis suggested inviting the group ―I am who I am‖
or the vocational group that spoke at a recent PAAC
meeting.
M. Brenner suggested approaching a business in the mall
(Sears or the Bay) to donate audio visual equipment for the
event (flat screen TV, etc.).
D. Sharma questioned whether the Committee could obtain
a photographer to capture the moments during the event.
M. Brenner suggestion outreaching to high school film
students or Durham College students to take photos.
J. Morris to follow up on obtaining lollipop signage to
advertise the event at the Pickering Town Centre.
A. Heywood-Delpeache has invited singer, Samantha Mutis
to the event.
S. Little has invited the paraplegic association.
D. Tierney has confirmed that the Canadian Hearing
Association will attend and the CNIB will attend the event
and provide videos and a simulation activity.
J. Morris to reserve the City’s laptop and projector for the
event.
T. Arvisais to invite Tom Brown from CTV to MC the event.
P. Noronha-Waldriff to provide updates on her items to
Committee members via email.
J. Morris to action
J. Morris to action
J. Morris to action
T. Arvisais to action
P. Noronha-Waldriff
to action
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4. 2012 Work Plan Updates All
Members provided updates on their Work Plan items.
S. Wilkinson and D. Sharma provided an overview of the
chart they completed detailing the number of accessible
parking spots in all Durham municipalities. K. Falconer read
an email from Arnold Mostert, MP&E, regarding barrier free
parking space painting. This item was referred to S.
Wilkinson and D. Sharma for their review. They will provide
an update at the September meeting.
D. Sharma conducted preliminary research on curb cuts
and requested a copy of the City’s specifications on curb
cuts from J. Morris.
T. Arvisais advised the Committee that he would be
reviewing crossing times throughout the summer and would
update the Committee in September.
J. Yacoumidis and M. Brenner advised the Committee that
they would be meeting throughout the summer to discuss
ways to build upon the 2012 Accessibility Survey. J. Morris
advised the Committee that they survey has not yet been
launched due to the addition of a question relating to
accessible taxicabs. Once the survey has been launched,
the website has a tool available to collect and analyze the
data, which will be passed along to this subgroup.
M. Brenner suggested that there be a laptop set up at the
2012 Accessibility Event for people to complete the 2012
Accessibility Survey on the spot.
A. Heywood-Delpeache and D. Sharma provided an
overview of their brainstorming on student engagement. J.
Morris suggested a poster contest and to use the posters
as backdrops for the stage during the 2012 Accessibility
Event.
D. Tierney, T. Logan and S. Wilkinson to provide an update
of the accessibility audit of public facilities in September.
M. Brenner and D. Sharma to provide an update of the
accessibility audit of local businesses in September.
T. Arvisais and M. Brenner to provide an update of the
discussions with Senior Management Team in September.
5. Other Business All
5.1) D. Sharma provided an overview of his research on TTC
Detectable Warning Detail at curb ramps to the Committee. D.
Sharma advised the Committee that City of Pickering staff are
currently investigating the feasibility and advantages of installing
these warning domes.
5.2) K. Falconer advised the Committee that the Durham Catholic
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District School Board is conducting an accommodation review and
that there is the possibility that some Pickering schools will close.
One particular school, Holy Redeemer, is considered one of the
City’s most accessible schools and therefore K. Falconer is
advising the Committee to recommend against closure.
Moved by T. Arvisais
Seconded by S. Wilkinson
That the Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee not support
the closure of Holy Redeemer school due to the accessible nature
of the school and heritage values; and
That the City of Pickering Council be requested to advise the
school board and MP’s of their recommendation.
Carried
5.3) Site Plan Review – S04/12 Michaels Store
The Committee reviewed this site plan and contributed the
following recommendations:
An additional curb cut at the north edge of the building is
required
One (1) additional accessible parking spot is required
That the City review paths of travel for increased
accessibility to the plaza.
5.4) The Committee requested copies of the City of Pickering
Code of Conduct.
5.5) K. Falconer advised the Committee that the bus stop signage
at Sears at the Pickering Town Centre has been changed.
L. Harker to action
6. Next Meeting/Adjournment All
Moved by T. Arvisais
Seconded by D. Sharma
That the meeting be adjourned.
Carried
Next Meeting: September 26, 2012
Meeting Adjourned: 9:20 pm
Copy: City Clerk