FIFTH MEETING OF THE
MINUTES
PRESENT:
Robert Hunn (Chair)
Regional Councillor G. Landon
Ted Chivers
Bill Broger
Carl Bodnar
Joan Jenkyn
REGRETS:
Councillor V. Burke
STAFF:
Don Taylor, Director, Strategic Initiatives
Shirley Hsieh Marsh, Senior Planner, Urban Design
Shane Holten, Accessibility Consultant
Chris Raynor, Committee Clerk
1. MINUTES OF THE
MEETING HELD ON
THE
That the minutes of the Town of
CARRIED
2. INTRODUCTIONS BY NEW
MEMBERS
Ms. J. Jenkyn and Mr. C. Bodnar provided brief introductions.
3. ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN
GUIDELINES UPDATE
Mr. S. Holten, SPH, provided Committee with an overview of the Accessibility Design Guidelines. It was noted that Phase 1 of the project set technical criteria for the built environment. The second phase will be broader and will consider planning, design and development processes.
Committee was advised that the Guidelines will not be retroactive and do not apply to private buildings. It is hoped that the Town will act as a leader for the development community and that best practices can be passed on. The Guidelines will consider all accessibility requirements including signage for the visually impaired.
It was noted that the Town has recruited an Auditor General and that confirming compliance with the Accessibility Guidelines will likely be one of their responsibilities.
AP 5.1 Committee Clerk to invite Asset Management staff to the next meeting in order to discuss the process for prioritizing the implementation of accessibility requirements in Town facilities.
4. UPDATE ON COMMITTEE
COORDINATOR POSITION
Mr. D. Taylor, Director, Strategic Initiatives, provided a brief update on the Accessibility Coordinator position. It is hoped the job description will be finalized shortly. It was noted that internal coordination is already ongoing, with the Human Resources Department making arrangements to tackle the requirements of the Customer Service component of the Accessibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act.
5. OUTSTANDING AGENDA
ITEMS/CTTE PRIORITIES
There was discussion of the outstanding agenda items and priorities. It was noted that the Accessibility Plan will be a priority for the new Accessibility Coordinator. The procurement of business cards for Committee members was discussed, as were the accessibility-oriented Frequently Asked Questions in use in the Contact Centre. There was brief discussion concerning the barriers created by the large stone garbage cans used outside locations such as Tim Horton’s outlets.
AP 5.2 Robert Hunn and Ted Chivers to prioritize the list of outstanding issues and highlight the must-do items and bring back for discussion at the next meeting.
THE
That Councillors’ terms on the Markham Advisory Committee on Accessibility be staggered so as to provide increased continuity.
CARRIED
6. REQUEST FOR FEE RELIEF FOR ON STREET
PARKING - APPEAL
This item was deferred to the next meeting at the request of the local resident.
7. GARAGE WIDTHS IN NEW
HOMES
AP 5.3 Committee
Clerk to follow up with Regional Councillor G. Landon regarding the garage
widths issue and with D. Taylor regarding the obstruction of accessible parking
spots at
8. COMMUNICATIONS
a)
THE
That the letter dated April 10, 2008, from the Town of Richmond Hill requesting that the Regional Municipality of York increase the current membership of the Regional Accessibility Advisory Committee to include a representative from the Town of Richmond Hill’s Accessibility Committee be received and endorsed.
CARRIED
b) Port
Colbourne – Request for provincial funding to assist with implementation of
Regulation 429/07
Consideration of this item was deferred to the next meeting.
c)
Consideration of this item was deferred to the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at