Accessibility Advisory Committee City of Peterborough October 7, 2015

Minutes of a Meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee held on October 7, 2015 in the Sutherland Room.

 

The meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Councillor Riel in the Sutherland Room, City Hall.

 

Present:

Andrea Dodsworth

Bob Geddes

Councillor Riel, Chair

Janet Ali

Peter Michielsen

Warren Northcott

 

Regrets:

Amanda Motyer

Gordon Earle

Ian Guest

 

Staff:

Sharron Hayton, Customer Service Coordinator

Mark Buffone, Accessibility Compliance Coordinator

Kendra Sedgwick, Committee Coordinator

 

 

Minutes – September 2, 2015

 

Moved by Bob Geddes

 

That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee held on September 2, 2015 be approved.

 

“CARRIED”

 

 

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

 

There were no disclosures of Pecuniary Interest.

 

 

Accessibility Compliance Coordinator

Report AAC15-032

Peterborough Renovates Program

 

Moved by Andrea Dodsworth

 

That the Accessibility Advisory Committee approve the recommendations outlined in Report AAC15-033, dated October 7, 2015 of the Accessibility Compliance Coordinator as follows:

 

That the presentation by the Capital Planning Analyst be received for information.

 

“CARRIED”

 

 

Accessibility Compliance Coordinator

Report AAC15-033

Transportation Sub-Committee Report

 

Moved by Janet Ali

 

That the Accessibility Advisory Committee approve the recommendation outlined in Report AAC15-033 dated October 7, 2015, of the Accessibility Compliance Coordinator as follows:

 

That Report AAC15-033 with respect to the update of the Transportation Sub-Committee be received for information.

 

“CARRIED”

 

 

Accessibility Compliance Coordinator

Report AAC15-034

Built Environment Sub-Committee Report

 

Moved by Andrea Dodsworth

 

That the Accessibility Advisory Committee approve the recommendation outlined in Report AAC15-034 dated October 7, 2015, of the Accessibility Compliance Coordinator as follows:

 

That Report AAC15-034 with respect to the update of the Built Environment
Sub-Committee be received for information.

 

“CARRIED”

 

 

Other Business

 

Councillor Riel has received many comments regarding the need for more accessible parking spaces downtown.

 

Provision of Sidewalk Policy

The Accessibility Office will ensure the two recommendations provided by the ASC on September 2, 2015 will be formally passed on to Susan Sauvé, Transportation Demand Manager.

 

Thank You Letter from Master’s College and Seminary, 780 Argyle Street

 

Moved by Warren Northcott

 

That the Chair send a letter to the Master’s College and Seminary indicating that the Committee is in receipt of their thank you note and appreciate being recognized.

 

“CARRIED”

 

 

Next Meeting

 

The Chair indicated that the next Committee meeting will be held on November 4, 2015.

 

 

Adjournment 

 

Moved by Janet Ali

 

That this meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee adjourn at 5:33 p.m.

 

"CARRIED"

 

 

Kendra Sedgwick

Committee Coordinator

 

 

Councillor Riel

Chair