The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

Meeting #:	KLAAC2018-004
Date:	Thursday, June 21, 2018
Time:	1:30 P.m. - 2:30 P.m.
Location:	Maryboro Lodge 50 Oak Street, Fenelon Falls

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
• Joan Skelton
• Scott Howard
• Ken Van Den Oetelaar

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request.

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1.

Call to Order

Chair N. Price called the meeting to order at 1:50 p.m. Committee members L. DaSilva, M.A. Fitzpatrick, D. Foster, B. Huskinson, J. McLean, C. Morrissey, E. Peeters, J. Skelton, S. Howard and Councillor S. Strangway, were in attendance.

Staff Present: B. Condie, Accessibility Officer.

2.

Administrative Business

2.1

Adoption of Agenda

• KLAAC2018-022
  Moved By L. DaSilva
  Seconded By D. Foster

  That the agenda for the June 21, 2018 Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee, 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

Minutes

Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting, April 19, 2018

• KLAAC2018-023
  Moved By J. McLean
  Seconded By C. Morrissey

  That the minutes of the Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting held on April 19, 2018, be adopted as circulated.

  Carried

2.3.2

Closed Session Minutes

Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting, April 19, 2018

• KLAAC2018-024
  Moved By L. DaSilva
  Seconded By Scott Howard

  That the closed session minutes of the Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting held on April 19, 2018, be adopted.

  Carried

3.

Deputations/Presentations

4.

Correspondence

5.

News/Updates from Working Groups, Staff and Council

5.1

Accessibility Officer Update

5.1.1

Terms of Reference

This item was brought forward from the April 19, 2018 meeting.

This item was deferred for further discussion to the next scheduled meeting.

5.1.2

Additional Updates

B. Condie thanked the Committee for their participation in the development of the Accessibility Plan and Accessibility Policy.  She reported to the members that Council had endorsed both documents on June 5th.

At the invitation of Councillor Strangway, she advised that she had attended the Probus Club meeting in Fenelon Falls on June 19th. The keynote speaker, Callinda Joseph, who is an individual with a physical disability, gave a very informative presentation. Callinda is an advocate for people with disabilities and sits on many Committees, including the one associated with the development of Federal Accessibility Standards.

B. Condie expressed appreciation to Beverly Jeeves and her team at the Maryboro Lodge for their hospitality.

• KLAAC2018-025
  Moved By J. McLean
  Seconded By L. DaSilva

  That the Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee send a thank you letter to Maryboro Lodge.

  Carried

5.2

Public Awareness (Public Education/Employment/Information&Communication)

E. Peeters advised that the Public Awareness Working Group met on Tuesday, June 19th.  Discussions included, but were not limited to, the collection of recommendations regarding the Lindsay Downtown Reconstruction and possible changes to the current Accessibility Awareness Committee brochure. B. Condie shared examples from other municipalities for the Working Group to review and provide suggestions at a future meeting.
Members also provided input on suggested changes to the Awards nomination form and eligibility criteria. The Accessibility Officer will update the Nomination Form with the suggested changes and upload the revised form to the Website. Nominations will now be received year-round.

5.3

Public Spaces (Parks, Built Environment and Transportation (Transit))

B. Condie reported that the Working Group met on June 13th. Comments and recommendations were received regarding the Lindsay Downtown Reconstruction.

5.4

Councillor's Update

Councillor Strangway introduced Mike, the bus driver who was responsible for transporting the Committee members to and from today's meeting at the Maryboro Lodge in Fenelon Falls.

He reported that capital budget discussions have begun and the possibility of accessibility audits for 10-20 City facilities looks promising for 2019.

He advised the members that he has requested accessible door openers for the washrooms at the Fenelon Falls Community Centre.

• KLAAC2018-026
  Moved By J. Skelton
  Seconded By D. Foster

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

  Carried

6.

New or Other Business

6.1

Lindsay Downtown Reconstruction

Comments on proposed options (Memo to be circulated at meeting).

J. Skelton advised the Committee that she would abstain from voting due to her membership on the Heritage Victoria Committee.

B. Condie reported that she had met with the Public Awareness and Public Spaces Working Groups and collected comments and recommendations from each group. She verbally presented the recommendations received to the Committee members. 

• KLAAC2018-027
  Moved By E. Peeters
  Seconded By J. McLean

  That the comments be approved; and

  That the Accessibility Officer submit the recommendations/comments to the Director of Engineering and Assets, Mr. Juan Rojas, as presented, to be included as part of the Public Meeting consultation process prior to the deadline.

  Carried

7.

Next Meeting

The next meeting will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. in the Lower Level Boardroom at the Lindsay Public Library.

8.

Adjournment

• KLAAC2018-028
  Moved By L. DaSilva
  Seconded By M.A. Fitzpatrick

  That the Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting adjourn at 2:20 p.m.

  Carried