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Minutes/Meeting Summary
Accessibility Advisory Committee
May 28, 2014
7 pm
Main Committee Room, Pickering Civic Complex
Attendees: T. Arvisais
P. Bashaw
M. Brenner
K. Falconer D. Hughes T. Logan
D. Sharma
D. Tierney
L. Harker, (Acting) Supervisor, Legislative Services R. Michaud, Recording Secretary D. Marlowe, Staff Representative
Absent: Councillor O’Connell
A.Heywood-Delpeache S. Little P. McCafferty
S. Wilkinson
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1. Welcome All
L. Harker welcomed everyone to the meeting and a list of
attendees was provided to the Security Guard. She advised
that the next meeting is June 25th and that there will not be any meetings in July and August. The last meeting will be held in
September 2014. New committee members will be appointed
after the election.
2. Review and Approval of Minutes All
Moved by T. Arvisais Seconded by M. Brenner
That the minutes of the April 23, 2014 meeting be approved.
Carried
3. 2014 Municipal Election L. Harker
L. Harker distributed the draft copy of the City of Pickering Accessibility Procedures for the upcoming elections and
requested comments be forwarded to her attention by early
Committee members to forward comments
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June as the document will be posted on the City’s website. She noted that the procedures are a fluid document and
comments regarding election accessibility will be accepted
throughout the election process.
Moved by M. Brenner Seconded by P. Bashaw
That the committee endorse the 2014 Accessible Election
Procedures.
Carried
to L. Harker.
4. Branding D. Marlowe
Draft Developers Handbook
Vertical Banner
AAC Brochure
D. Marlowe discussed branding and suggested that the
committee should include the Accessibility Logo for the items
listed above. Guidelines will be developed to review at the
next meeting.
5. Events All
Artfest Review
D. Marlowe mentioned that the committee’s display at Artfest
was well received by both the exhibitor that we sponsored and
the general public.
T. Arvisais mentioned that he expected to see a separate tent
for the Accessibility Committee rather than being part of
another exhibitor’s and suggested that the banner be better
positioned outside the tent to be more visible for the Canada Day event.
Canada Day Planning
D. Marlowe indicated that he will be sending an email to
committee members to confirm their availability at the Canada Day event, from 12 noon to 5 pm. The committee members
discussed having a challenge/activity to attract people to the
booth. D. Marlowe to confirm with Culture & Recreation for
the booth.
D. Marlowe to send
email, RE: Canada
Day event.
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It was noted that the parking lot area where the event is taking place is not paved.
6. Reports from Regional AAC Chairs’ Meeting M. Brenner & D. Marlowe
M. Brenner & D. Marlowe attended the May 14th Regional AAC
Chairs Group Meeting. The meeting provides an update on
activities and events undertaken in other municipalities.
D. Marlowe mentioned that Deb Skinner, the Region AAC Coordinator is retiring and will be replaced by Janet Traer.
Committee members enquired if the Accessibility Advisory
Committee could be represented at the Region’s 40th
Anniversary celebrations on June 26, 2014.
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 20th (2-4 pm), and a representative from Pickering is invited to attend.
Members should inform D. Marlowe if interested.
D. Marlowe to enquire
and inform committee
members.
7. Items for submission to the Joint Regional AAC’s
Newsletter
All
The Region’s AAC Newsletter will be issued in September and they are looking for items of interest to be included from the
local municipalities.
After discussion, it was agreed to submit the following items: - Developers Handbook - Door Knob Motion
- Photos of Artfest & Canada Day events if available.
8. 5 Year Budget Plan All
The committee reviewed the Action Plan for the Facility Audit to identify top priorities for the upcoming 5 year budget plan.
The following items were selected as top priorities:
1) Parking at City Hall 2) Fully Accessible Washrooms at City Hall 3) Fully Accessible Council Chambers
4) Update and Replace Reception/Membership Counters at
Pickering Recreation Complex
Committee members suggested that improvements to City Hall should be done as soon as possible as others look to the
municipality for guidance.
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It was noted that the Bentley House location should be added as part of the review for the 2014 audit.
D. Marlowe to summarize priorities and recommendations and
circulate to committee members for comments.
D. Marlowe to send
email.
9. Other Business All
Enquiry from committee members on how many disabled
permits are issued by the Ministry of Transportation in Ontario and whether we can find out how many are issued in Pickering.
Committee members requested that a revised email listing be
circulated. Questions and discussion ensued on the process to follow for a
Proclamation. This is now coordinated through the Mayor’s
office and the information is available on the City’s website.
Committee members requested that a Proclamation request be submitted for the December 1st Accessibility Day.
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25th @ 7
pm. Motion to adjourn.
Moved by K. Falconer
Seconded by M. Brenner Carried.
D. Marlowe to review
and advise at next meeting.
R. Michaud to send
new list. R. Michaud to forward
link to site.
R. Michaud to prepare draft for review at next
meeting.
Meeting Adjourned: 9:30 pm
Copy: City Clerk