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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 26, 2012 Page 1 CORP0228—2/02 Minutes/Meeting Summary Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Wednesday, September 26, 2012 7:00 pm Civic Complex – Tower Meeting Room Attendees: K. Falconer, Chair T. Arvisais, Vice Chair Councillor O’Connell M. Brenner A. Heywood-Delpeache D. Sharma D. Tierney P. Noronha-Waldriff L. Harker, Recording Secretary Absent: I. Fogo S. Little T. Logan D. Manning S. Wilkinson J. Yacoumidis Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) 1. Welcome K.F K. Falconer welcomed members to the meeting. 2. Adoption of Minutes All Moved by M. Brenner Seconded by T. Arvisais That the minutes of the June 27, 2012 meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee be approved. Carried 3. Alex Harold – Guest Speaker at the Accessibility Awareness Event All Alex Harold provided an overview of his presentation for the Accessibility Awareness Event. Mr. Harold, who has muscular dystrophy, has dedicated himself to increasing awareness and Page 2 CORP0228—2/02 raising funds for muscular dystrophy. 4. Christina Doucette – Guest Speaker at the Accessibility Awareness Event All Christina Doucette provided an overview of her presentation for the Accessibility Awareness Event. Ms. Doucette was born with cerebral palsy and provided the Committee with an overview of her career, including her book ―Gordon’s Treasure‖. Ms. Doucette is hoping to publish a second book soon and is looking forward to the Accessibility Awareness Event. 5. Accessibility Advisory Committee – Terms of Reference All T. Arvisais provided an overview of the drafted Terms of Reference for the Committee. Discussion ensued regarding the relation to the City’s Procedural By-law and the Committee’s responsibilities. T. Arvisais to provide a final, approved copy to members via email. Moved by T. Arvisais Seconded by A. Heywood-Delpeache That the Terms of Reference, dated August 2012 be approved. Carried T. Arvisais to action 6. 2012 Accessibility Awareness Event – Area Updates All Members provided updates on their tasks for the Event.  A. Heywood-Delpeache confirmed the attendance of Samantha Mutis to the event.  P. Noronha-Waldriff to confirm by the end of next week if a representative of the Abilities Centre, paralympian, and Lions Foundation will be attending.  K. Falconer advised the Committee that volunteers would be required throughout the day.  C. Doucette suggested that the Committee contact paralympian gold medalists to attend the Event.  P. Noronha-Waldriff to follow up with J. Morris on status of invite for L.G. Onley as no formal template is available. 7. Review of Draft Standards for the Design of Public Spaces All K. Falconer provided an overview of the draft standards. Page 3 CORP0228—2/02  M. Brenner advised the Committee that the Built Standards will be in place by 2016, and that the Committee has a minimal response time as a response must be provided by October 1st.  Councillor O’Connell requested that staff from the Planning & Development Department submit a report outlining their comments on the draft standards. Moved by M. Brenner Seconded by T. Arvisais That Council advise the Ministry of Community and Social Services that the City of Pickering, in consultation with the Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee, intends to respond formally to the draft Accessibility Standards for the Built Environment, but requests an extension beyond the October 1, 2012 deadline. Carried Planning & Development Department to action 8. 2012 Work Plan Updates All Members provided updates on their Work Plan items.  A. Heywood-Delpeache and D. Sharma have drafted a letter to the school boards.  Councillor O’Connell requested that staff (Mike Pelzowski, Coordinator, Roads & Infrastructure Maintenance Contracts) provide to the Committee a list of the curb cuts and grinding cuts that have been completed in 2012.  Councillor O’Connell advised the Committee that she raised the issue of traffic signals at the Region of Durham and was provided with Pauline Reid as a contact. T. Arvisais to contact Pauline Reid for review.  Councillor O’Connell advised the Committee that in consultation with the Region of Durham and the City Solicitor, it was determined that the regulations make it clear that full serve gas stations are not required by any municipality. Since there is nothing enforceable to require municipalities to make gas stations full serve, Councillor O’Connell requested further direction from the Committee. Moved by Councillor O’Connell Seconded by D. Tierney That the Accessibility Advisory Committee request that Cou ncil request to the Province that the need for full serve gas stations be included in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Planning Act; and M. Pelzowski to action T. Arvisais to action Page 4 CORP0228—2/02 That this request be forwarded to the Region of Durham. Carried  D. Tierney provided the Committee with an update on the accessibility of public facilities. D. Tierney and S. Wilkinson have created a checklist that is used to determine the accessibility of each public facility. D. Tierney has inspected a couple of City facilities in North Pickering, and has thus far found them to be inadequate.  K. Falconer provided regrets on behalf of S. Wilkinson and provided an update of work she has been doing.  K. Falconer requested an update on the status of By-law No. 6604/05 as deferred from June meeting. K. Falconer reiterated that Councillor Pickles initiated committee input on ratio of accessible parking and parking by permit only. A. Mostert has requested the committee support changes as suggested concerning painting of parking spots as indicated in correspondence. D. Sharma to provide update at next meeting. All other items will be updated by members at the October meeting. 9. Other Business All 9.1) M. Brenner provided the Committee with an overview of ―Minds that Matter: Executive Summary‖ created by the Ontario Human Rights Commission. This Executive Summary reports the findings from the Commission’s consultation on the human rights issues experienced by people with mental health disabilities or addictions. L. Harker to email a copy of the report to the Committee for their review. 9.2) Councillor O’Connell advised the Committee that she would not be attending the October meeting as she has other business to attend with the DAFRS (Durham Association of Family Respite Services). Councillor O’Connell will bring the final report to the Committee for their information. 9.3) D. Tierney advised the Committee that he would be contacting K. Thompson, Manager, By-law Enforcement Services regarding a request for additional accessible parking spots at the Waterfront during concerts. 9.4) P. Noronha-Waldriff advised the Committee that the Accessibility Survey is now on the City’s website. Advertising for the survey includes a press release, LED sign boards and the L. Harker to action P. Noronha-Waldriff Page 5 CORP0228—2/02 Community Page. P. Noronha-Waldriff will be sending emails to all accessibility listings advising of the survey and will provide to the Committee a summary of the survey responses at the end of November. 9.5) D. Sharma enquired about the Accessibility budget. P. Noronha-Waldriff to provide the Committee with an update to the 2012-2013 budgets. 9.6) K. Falconer updated the Committee on the construction in the mall parking lot and advised the Committee that an accessible pathway is in the process of being cleared. He also advised the Committee that the Waterfront bathroom doors have been installed and that Eastshore’s bathrooms are being renovated. 9.7) The Committee reviewed Site Plan S10/80(R12) for West Shore Bar & Grill and had no objections to the plan. to action P. Noronha-Waldriff to action 10. Next Meeting/Adjournment All Moved by M. Brenner Seconded by D. Sharma That the meeting be adjourned. Carried Next Meeting: October 24, 2012 Meeting Adjourned: 9:45 pm Copy: City Clerk