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Community Services Committee
March 6, 2006
Christiane Sadeler, Interim Director
Community Programs and Services
Lynda Stewart
District Facilitator ext. 2511
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February 16, 2006
CSD-06-028
KINGSDALE PORTABLE - HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES
UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION:
For information only
BACKGROUND:
On November 28, 2005, Council received report CSD-05-158 outlining the health and safety
concerns at Kingsdale Community Centre. This report outlines the actions that have been
undertaken so far to address those concerns.
REPORT:
A concrete storage shed for seasonal items or larger, bulkier items has been placed adjacent to
an existing storage shed on the south side of the Kingsdale Community Centre. This shed is
approximately 12 feet long and 7 feet wide. This will address the issue of overcrowding in the
main community room.
Project Management staff have prepared all the necessary electrical, mechanical, millwork and
construction drawings for a retrofit of the portable and have submitted applications for required
permits.
The renovations will make the space more functional in several ways. The relocation of the
servery to inside the community room will create more storage space with the installation of
upper and lower cabinets; allow a more open workspace; and make hand washing facilities
more accessible for volunteers.
All equipment, for example refrigerators, freezers and shelving, related to food handling will be
located in the same room. This will address the potential health issues identified by the
Neighbourhood Association and House of Friendship staff.
A wooden walkway along the north side of the portable will create a second accessible
entrance, making it easier for those using mobility aids to access the back portion of the
portable, increasing patron safety.
Facilities Management staff will undertake the renovations which are expected to be completed
by March 31,2006.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
As part of 2006 budget deliberations, a capital budget of $70,000 was approved for this project.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Community Services and Facilities Management staff have met with representatives of the
neighbourhood association and House of Friendship to co-operatively plan the retrofit to ensure
it meets the needs of the user groups and addresses health and safety concerns.
Future meetings are scheduled to update the community groups on the project.
Christiane Sadeler
Interim Director
Community Programs & Services
AP