The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

Meeting #:	KLAAC2017-005
Date:	Thursday, November 16, 2017
Time:	1:30 P.m. - 3:30 P.m.
Location:	Lindsay Library Meeting Room Lindsay Library 190 Kent Street West, Lindsay, Ontario

MEMBERS:

• Councillor Stephen Strangway, Councillor
• Cathy Bell
• Donald Brown
• Sharon Coupland
• Lynda DaSilva
• Mary Ann Fitzpatrick
• Dick Foster
• Bill Huskinson
• Jane McLean
• Crystal Morrissey
• Elizabeth Peeters
• Norm Price
• Joan Skelton

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

N. Price called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. The following Committee members were present: C. Bell, L. DaSilva, M. Fitzpatrick, D. Foster, C. Morrissey, J. Skelton, and Councillor S. Strangway.

Staff present: B. Condie, Accessibility Officer and Recording Secretary.

2.

ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS

2.1

Adoption of Agenda

• KLAAC2017-023
  Moved By D. Foster
  Seconded By J. Skelton

  RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the November 16, 2017 Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting be adopted as circulated.

  CARRIED

2.2

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest.

2.3

Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meeting

2.3.1

KLAAC2017-005.2.3.1

Minutes, Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting September 21, 2017

• KLAAC2017-024
  Moved By M.A. Fitzpatrick
  Seconded By C. Morrissey

  RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting held on September 21, 2017, be adopted as circulated.

  CARRIED

3.

PRESENTATIONS

There were no presentations.

4.

CORRESPONDENCE

Ann Rooth, Deputy Clerk
Letter
Assistive Listening Devices

• KLAAC2017-025
  Moved By M.A. Fitzpatrick
  Seconded By C. Morrissey

  RESOLVED THAT the November 3, 2017 correspondence from Deputy Clerk Ann Rooth, regarding Assistive Listening Devices, be received for information.

  CARRIED

5.

NEWS/UPDATES FROM WORKING GROUPS, STAFF AND COUNCIL

5.1

Accessibility Coordinator Update

The Accessibility Officer presented the Committee with a complete review of the Accessibility Compliance corporate accomplishments, confirming compliance with the list of 2017 reporting questions provided by the Province of Ontario. B. Condie noted that in preparation for the completion of the report she circulated the appropriate City Staff per department/division to secure their feedback to the list of questions provided.

• KLAAC2017-026
  Moved By L. DaSilva
  Seconded By M.A. Fitzpatrick

  RESOLVED THAT the Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee receive the draft 2017 Compliance Report; and
  THAT the Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee recommend that staff forward the 2017 Compliance Report to Council for consideration, adoption and staff direction.

  CARRIED

5.2

Communication, Employment and Public Awareness Working Group

Logo redesign: The Accessibility Officer met with the Manager of Communications, Cheri Davidson. Cheri advised that time does not allow exploration prior to year end, however she expressed that she does not wish to see a multitude of different logos out in circulation using the City Logo. Cheri agreed she would explore the thought of a City Logo approach where the titles of various committees could be included in the New Year. Instead of exploring the logo redesign immediately she suggested that the committee may wish to explore hiring a photographer to take high quality accessibility photos to use on banners to promote accessibility, creating a bank of photos available for various projects, presentations, etc.

A picture frame to house the 2017 Award Recipients is ordered and the picture will be displayed beside the award plaques prior to the end of this year.

The Working group will commence preparation for Accessible Meetings workshop presentations in January. C. Morrissey has shared a Canadian Hearing resource for conducting Hearing Accessible Meetings. The Accessibility Officer has shared the Ontario Municipal Social Services Association booklet on Conducting Accessible Meetings.

Councillor Strangway has agreed to read a prepared statement in Council on November 28^th in recognition of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

The 2017 theme for IDPD is Transformation Towards Sustainable And Resilient Society For All.

The 2030 Agenda pledges to Leave No One Behind. Persons with disabilities, as both beneficiaries and agents of change, can fast track the process towards inclusive and sustainable development and promote resilient society for all, including in the context of disaster risk reduction and humanitarian action, and urban development. Governments, persons with disabilities and their representative organizations, academic institutions and the private sector need to work as a team to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Threshold marking tape will be available for spring.

5.3

Parks and Transportation Working Group

N. Price advised that the Transit Study will be presented to the Transit Advisory Board on Tuesday, November 21, 2017.

Mr. Price also noted that both the conventional and LIMO specialized transit service has seen a dramatic increase in ridership.

5.4

Built Environment Working Group

The working group has not met. The team lead Mr. Huskinson was not in attendance at the meeting.

5.5

Councillor's Update

Councillor Strangway noted that Council has adopted the Capital Budget for 2018 and that a number of items address accessibility.

He thanked Mr. Price and Ms. Morrissey for their presentation introducing the Assistive Listening devices that are now available for use by the public during Council meetings. Councillor Strangway also noted that a large budget has been set to renovate Council Chambers that will include many enhancements that will offer greater accessibility.

• KLAAC2017-027
  Moved By L. DaSilva
  Seconded By C. Bell

  ​RESOLVED THAT the reports provided under agenda items 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 and 5.5 be received by Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee for information purposes.

  CARRIED

6.

DEPUTATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

There were no deputations or presentations.

7.

NEW OR OTHER BUSINESS

Mary Ann Fitzpatrick raised a concern regarding the LifeLabs medical laboratory parking at 86 Angeline St. S. People are parking in the Fire Route creating a problem for those wishing to access the facility. The Accessibility Officer agreed to share this information with By-Law.

8.

NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held on January 18, 2018 at 1:30p.m. in the lower level boardroom at the Lindsay Public Library.

9.

ADJOURNMENT

• KLAAC2017-028
  Moved By L. DaSilva
  Seconded By C. Bell

  RESOLVED THAT the Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting adjourn at 3:15 p.m.

  CARRIED