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Minutes/Meeting Summary
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
7 pm
Main Committee Room, Pickering Civic Complex
Attendees: M. Brenner
K. Falconer
T. Logan
D. Sharma D. Tierney S. Wilkinson
D. Marlowe, Staff Representative
R. Michaud, Recording Secretary
D. Shields, City Clerk
Absent: Councillor O’Connell T. Arvisais
P. Bashaw
A. Heywood-Delpeache
P. McCafferty
Item/ Ref #
Details & Discussion & Conclusion
(summary of discussion)
Action Items/Status
(include deadline as appropriate)
1. Welcome
D. Shields welcomed everyone and confirmed attendance for
meeting quorum and a list was provided to the Security Guard.
2. Review and Approval of Minutes
Moved by M. Brenner
Seconded by S. Wilkinson
That the minutes of the February 26, 2014 meeting be
approved.
Carried
3. Review Draft 2013 Annual Report D. Marlowe
D. Marlowe provided draft copies of the committee’s
achievements to be included in the City’s Annual Report to
Council.
Discussion ensued and it was suggested that more details be included with regards to the committee’s involvement in the
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Item/ Ref #
Details & Discussion & Conclusion
(summary of discussion)
Action Items/Status
(include deadline as appropriate)
review of site plan applications, i.e number of plans reviewed, and a list of most common concerns/recommendations.
Moved by M. Brenner
Seconded by D. Sharma
That the 2013 Annual Report be approved with the addition of
comments regarding site plan application reviews.
Carried
4. Review of Amendment to the Draft 5 Year Accessibility Plan D. Marlowe
D. Marlowe provided copies of the Design of Public Spaces
Standards (Accessibility Standards for the Built Environment)
for the committee’s review. He indicated that the complete report also includes the City’s Facility and Library components.
The plan highlights the 2016 legislated requirements which
include Recreational Trails and Beach Access Routes, Outdoor
Public Use Eating Areas, Outdoor Play Spaces, Exterior Paths of Travel, Accessible Parking, Obtaining Services (counters) and Maintenance.
D. Marlowe noted that staff security and safety also have to be
taken into consideration when service counters are being
looked at for accessibility features.
D. Marlowe noted that staff are developing technical standards in their planning process as well as identifying responsibilities
for upgrades and maintenance.
It was suggested that whenever possible, staff should consider
the legislated requirements when starting projects in new areas, i.e. East Duffins Creek, Seaton.
Discussion followed on the on-street parking spaces and the
committee members stressed the importance of the need for
on-street parking spaces throughout the City, especially in more
popular areas, and suggested providing a list identifying the areas where they would like to see improvements.
Further discussion followed on the sidewalks improvements
along the Kingston Road corridor and it was noted that this is a
Regional Road; therefore the timing of the project is impacted
by the Region’s budget.
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Item/ Ref #
Details & Discussion & Conclusion
(summary of discussion)
Action Items/Status
(include deadline as appropriate)
The committee members indicated that they would like to start developing a draft 5 year budget plan.
5. Other Business
Event Planning, Artfest & Canada Day
D. Marlowe advised that the deadline to submit applications for participation at the Artfest is Friday, April 4, 2014. Discussion
ensued and it was agreed that the committee would sponsor an
artist for the event and display the banner.
The committee is also interested in participating at the Canada
Day event. Further discussion to be held at the next meeting.
D. Sharma suggested that the committee should reconsider
holding the Accessibility Awareness event at the Pickering
Town Centre.
Accessibility Audit (Review 2013, Team Members for 2014)
The committee reviewed the 2012-2013 PAAC Facility Audit Action Plan. D. Marlowe suggested that team members
conduct site visits with facilities staff to identify outstanding
items.
Tanya Logan, Don Tierney and Sue Wilkinson volunteered to
complete the facility audit for 2014. Team to submit dates to Clerk’s office to coordinate visits with staff.
Tactile Surface Indicator Pilot Project
Item already discussed in the review of the draft 2013 Annual
Report.
Developers’ Handbook/Brochure
The comments received from Sue, Don and Debbie were
circulated to committee members for their review. It was
suggested that additional statistical information and census
data be added to the sheet. D. Marlowe to draft brochure for
review at next meeting.
D. Marlowe to submit application on behalf of
the committee.
S. Wilkinson to submit
dates to Renée.
D. Marlowe to combine comments into a draft
brochure.
Meeting Adjourned: 9:15 pm
Copy: City Clerk