B. Condie advised that arrangements have been made with Jack Veitch, Manager of Community, Engagement and Education for the Canadian Mental Health Association to provide virtual sessions on the topics of Mental Health 101 and Stress Management in November, December of 2020 and January, February 2021. Details will be circulated to the committee and staff in the near future.
B. Condie advised that contact was made with Engineering regarding the downtown and trip hazards. Engineering has advised that the holes around the trees will be filled with mulch and compacted in the immediate time and that a second layer of pavement is yet required on the road surface. Completion of these items and more associated with the project are scheduled for summer 2021. B. Condie expressed appreciation for the addition of the cross walk at the pharmacy in downtown Lindsay.
Discussion ensued around the lack of parking and the need for traffic calming in and around Logie Park.
B. Condie continued by advising that arrangements are being made with Thea Kurdi, Vice President of DesignAble Environments to provide two virtual workshops in the near future. Staff responsible for coordinating new build and retrofit projects involving City facilities and public spaces have been canvassed and have expressed strong interest in the workshops.
Cheri Davidson, Manger of Communications will be in attendance for the next meeting of the Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee scheduled for November 25, 2020. C. Davidson will provide a presentation on the "Jump In" platform. B. Condie stated that the platform could be of great benefit to the committee as a public outreach and project collaboration tool.
The November meeting will also report on work plan achievements and goals for 2021 in preparation for presentation to Council in January. B. Condie will coordinate meetings with the Public Awareness and Public Spaces Working Groups to discuss and prepare.
The Clerk's Office is in receipt of a resignation from member Scott Howard. A letter expressing appreciation for his participation will be sent. B. Condie encouraged those members if their terms do expire on December 31st, 2020 to re-apply by 4:30 p.m. on November 13, 2020 for seats on the committee. B. Condie also asked members to share that the City is currently seeking new members and to make contact if they wish assistance or have questions about the application process.