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Moved
by: Gloria Couves
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Seconded
by: Councillor Bisanz
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THAT
the Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes of March 10, 2016 be approved.
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The Recreation Programmer – Family and Special
Needs advised that the National Access Awareness Week event would be held
on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the Newmarket Farmer’s Market. She further
advised of the planned performances and presentations. Discussion ensued
regarding foul weather options. In addition, Committee members requested a
review of best practices related to set up of audio equipment at the Community
Centre & Lions Hall in order to eliminate feedback through the microphone
system.
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Moved
by: Councillor Bisanz
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Seconded
by: Jeremy Slessor
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THAT
the update from the Recreation Programmer – Family and Special Needs
regarding National Access Awareness Week be received.
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The
Council/Committee Coordinator provided a verbal report related to a concern
regarding the staircase located within College Manor Park and a resident
request related to removal of the staircase. Discussion ensued regarding
park access points, accessibility within the park and staff plans with
respect to the staircase. Richard Wilson to attend the park in order to
provide a review of options related to the staircase for staff consideration
which includes potential cost impacts and report back to the Committee at
the June meeting.
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The
Council/Committee Coordinator provided a verbal report related to a concern
regarding the sidewalk along Stonehaven Avenue and advised that staff have
met with the complainant and are working to resolve his concerns. The
Chair requested that he be provided with a list of issues identified by the
complainant for review.
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The
Council/Committee Coordinator provided an overview of the Committee
Workplan. Discussion ensued regarding certification of businesses for
accessibility, provincial discussions related to a new accessibility logo
and determination of a resource to continue StopGAP discussions.
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a)
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The
Chair advised that the Regional Accessibility Advisory Committee received a
presentation at their last meeting with respect to regional sidewalks and
revised standards for all regional sidewalks. In addition, the Committee
received a presentation regarding plans for the Yonge Davis corridor.
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b)
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The
Chair requested an update on the current Committee vacancy. The
Council/Committee Coordinator advised that the Appointment Committee has
met to consider applications for a replacement member and provided a
recommendation to Council for approval at the June 7, 2016 Council
meeting.
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Moved
by: Gloria Couves
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Seconded
by: Jeremy Slessor
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THAT
the meeting adjourn.
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There
being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:49 a.m.
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