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Home My WebLink AboutAAC Minutes November 22 Page 1 of 6 Minutes/Meeting Summary Accessibility Advisory Committee November 22, 2018 6:00 pm Main Committee Room Attendees: P. Bashaw B. D’Souza D. Hughes V. Ronaldi M. Thorpe Ross S. Wilkinson J. Whynot D. Wysocki T. Higgins, Staff Representative I. Janton, Planner II – Site Planning D. Poole, Clerk-Typist V. Plouffe, Manager, Facilities Capital Projects L. Roberts, Recording Secretary Absent: A. Doucette E. Fulton Guests: Pina D’Intino Anthony Lue Donna Holmes, CNIB Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) 1. Welcome T. Higgins welcomed members and guests to the meeting, with introductions being made. 2. New Business 2.1) Site Plan Review – Kubota Canada Limited I. Janton appeared before the Committee to provide an overview of the proposed facility for Kubota Canada to be located in Seaton. She outlined the location of the facility, noting this would consist of a 600,000 square foot warehouse and manufacturing plant, with a 65,000 square foot 3 storey office -Cd:Jof- p](KERJNG Page 2 of 6 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) building. She noted this would be a fully accessible building with accessible parking to be located at the main entrance. She outlined the various uses of the interior rooms, including training areas, cafeteria, as well as universal washrooms. She stated this site design was at a very preliminary stage. Discussion ensued with members inquiring about;  clearance for mobility devices within the training area  clarification on the term “accessible building” and what this encompasses  who are the targeted employees The following comments were noted:  huge opportunity to hire from the disabled community and to work with Kubota on interior design – i.e. workstations  good opportunity to exceed the normal standards and create a centre of excellence  go beyond the Building Code and consider other disabilities beyond the physical with respect to the varying needs ie. lighting, signage, navigation which should be considered in the design element  outside areas would have accessible paved pathways and connect with the trail system in Seaton Additional comments with respect to the interior design were noted as follows:  cafeteria – consider accessibility  training room – consider seating for mobility devices and integrate with all seating  transportation – will Durham Transit be servicing the area  Universal washroom – will the turning radius in the hallway be sufficient  Interior space should be universally designed  Location of signage  Trails – who will maintain Page 3 of 6 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate)  Access to building – how will this be accessed from the transit drop off points – should plan ahead for effective connections  Lighting and safety  Delivery trucks – ensure this is kept away from pedestrians  Hiring provisions for persons with disabilities It was noted that this was a huge opportunity for further discussions to work with the developers as well as Kubota on accessible design features. 2.2) Universal City Condominiums I. Janton provided members with the proposal submitted for the Bayly Street/Sandy Beach Road location, currently the parking lot of the Art Thompson Arena. She noted the proposal would consist of a 27 storey 324 unit condominium complex. She stated there would be three levels of underground parking, with accessible parking on each level. She noted that once the development is completed, it would consist of five buildings with a new street running parallel to Bayly, which would include ground level retail. Discussion ensued with members enquiring about connectivity as well as access to bike lanes. They also questioned back up power for elevators, as well as making the pool area accessible with wider doors and electronic openers. I. Janton noted this was a preliminary application, and would bring forward further details to the Committee as the project advances. 2.3) Capital Project Review – Fire Station 2 V. Plouffe appeared before the Committee to provide an outline of the renovations to be completed at the Fire Hall located at 553 Kingston Road. He stated this building dates back to the late 1970’s, and is in need of updating. He noted the renovations would ensure a barrier free washroom with an adult change Page 4 of 6 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) table and create more privacy within the living areas. He noted that while the entrance was a challenge, the building is basically for functioning fire crews and not normally accessed by the public. 2.4) Pickering Recreation Complex Renovations V. Plouffe provided members with an update on the renovations to be completed at the Pickering Recreation Complex. He stated that while this was a work in progress, he would like input from the Committee prior to holding an Open house for the public in January, 2019. He outlined the following renovations to be undertaken:  Complete renovation of the driveway/approach  Complete renovation of the concourse/lobby area  All existing dressing rooms (members and public)  Driveway entrance is too close to the intersection of Valley Farm Road and Diefenbaker  Intention is for one cohesive design and to align pedestrian traffic from/to Esplanade Park.  Parking is currently at a premium. Existing parking space count to be maintained, and increased if possible  Need to increase drop off zones to accommodate 3 to 4 buses  Remove the existing canopy – enlarge and widen, create better coverage  Existing patterned asphalt walkways to be replaced with poured concrete  Project will happen in stages  Wayfinding improvements  Looking to provide beyond minimum standards It was felt that one entrance and one exit would simplify and address the safety issues, as well as solve a lot of problems. Page 5 of 6 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) Further discussion ensued with respect to the interior spaces. V. Plouffe outlined the existing main lobby areas and noted that discussions were underway with respect to the front office area and the possibility of a food/coffee vendor station, as the facility currently has only vending machines. Members noted this would be a good opportunity to promote hiring from within the disabled community. Further discussion ensued with respect to the following:  Staff will be consolidated into one service area  Floor patterning/colour to make areas more prominent to aid in navigation  Replace the half wall with full-height glass partition for a visual connection with frosted pattern for visibility  Improve lighting and convert to LED  Floor decals – these work well, but could be a slip hazard when wet  Possibility of adding a railing along one wall to assist those with mobility issues  Consider counter height and clearance  Provision for privacy areas for consultations at service counter  Include a “wow” factor at the front entrance – could be a wall of TV’s  Increase the number of access points between public and paid access areas  Doors to close immediately behind residents (use of turnstiles, man-traps, etc. to deter tailgating)  Dressing rooms – cardio area to be placed on the 2nd floor for more efficient use of space  Conflicting heating/cooling demands will be addressed  Minimum of one universal washroom and change cubicle in each dressing room to meet the needs of all residents. Variety of stall sizes and configurations to give patrons options  Need for a barrier free accessible shower Page 6 of 6 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) V. Plouffe advised that additional plans would be coming forward as the renovations proceed. 2.5) Pickering Heritage and Community Centre Due to time constraints, this item was deferred to the January 9, 2019 meeting. 3. Review & Approval of Minutes T Moved by M Thorpe Ross Seconded by V. Ronaldi That the October 10, 2018 minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee be approved. Carried Meeting Adjourned: 8:30 pm Copy: City Clerk