FIRST MEETING OF THE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ACCESSIBILITY IN 2007
TOWN OF
Ontario Room –
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Members Robert Hunn (Chair) Terry Kahn Michael Kahn Ted Chivers Sidney Polak William Broger Regional Councillor Gord Landon StaffEardley Adams, Project Manager Linda Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open Space Planning Joe Ferrara, Park Development Coordinator John Li, Publications Coordinator John Ryerson, Director, Kitty Bavington, Committee Clerk |
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The meeting convened at the hour of
1. MINUTES OF THE
Mr. Ted Chivers provided an update on item # 3, The Markham Accessibility Guidelines, and advised that this matter is ongoing.
THE
That the
minutes of the Town of
CARRIED
2. REVIEW
OF THE MACKAY HOUSE LANDSCAPING PROJECT
Mr. J.
Ryerson, Director of the
Ms. L. Irvine and Mr. J. Ferrara responded to questions regarding the landscaping, and advised that the plans will reflect the Victoria Era in which the building was constructed. Staff noted the challenges of working within the Heritage Guidelines.
The Committee reviewed parking and drop-off locations with respect to wheelchair compatibility, and suggested signage be posted to identify a “Drop-off Only” location.
Discussions included a linkage to the pathway from the back yard and wheelchair access to the road. It was noted that the grading in this area would be prohibitive. Staff advised the proposal will be in conformity with the Accessibility Guidelines, however, sidewalks are often a contentious issue as some residents do not want sidewalks in front of their property. It was suggested that a resolution from this Committee may assist Council in determining these matters, and the Chair agreed to research an appropriate resolution for a future meeting.
3.
Mr. E. Adams was in
attendance to present an update with respect to the Markham Accessibilty
Guidelines. He advised that the document is being finalized, and that continual
updates will be required to keep it current. A presentation is scheduled for
General Committee on
Mr. J. Li distributed copies of the covering illustration. The Committee approved the image, and staff agreed to add an explanation of the pictograms.
Mr. Ted Chivers agreed to
provide a memorandum on behalf of the Committee, endorsing the guidelines when
it is presented to General Committee on March 19. Staff will report back to the Committee in April
on the actions of Council.
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That the covering page of the Markham Accessibility Guidelines – Overcoming Barriers, be endorsed;
And that Mr.
CARRIED
4. COMMUNICATIONS
Committee
reviewed the letter from the City of
The Committee Clerk was directed to confirm if Markham Council has received and/or acted on this correspondence.
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That the correspondence from Mrs. Hazel McCallion, Major, City of Mississauga, to The Honourable Madeleine Meileine, Minister of Community and Social Services, regarding the customer service standard with respect to the AODA, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
5. NEW BUSINESS
Disabled Parking Permits
Committee
discussed recent events in the City of
THE
That the Town of Markham submit a formal recommendation to the Ontario Transportation Minister Donna Cansfiled to review the categories for issuance of Disabled Parking Permits and to immediately implement an appropriate testing and review program to verify existing holders of Disable Parking Permits really require them;
And
that the Town of
The Committee discussed the importance of the regional transit system. Comments from the Committee are to be e-mailed to the Chair.
Expectant Mother Parking Spaces
Committee questioned if the parking spaces designated for Expectant Mothers are included in the quota for the total required parking spaces that have to be provided. Staff will check with the Planning Department and provide information at a future meeting.
The Markham Advisory Committee on
Accessibility adjourned at
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