Minutes Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)

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Hybrid in-person and virtual meeting
Members:
  • L. Root, Chair
  • M. Ashkewe, Vice-Chair
  • K. Beitz
  • A. Cameron
  • S. Cooper-Webb
  • S. Ferguson Prior
  • Z. Jacobs
  • E. Lowenger
  • C. Lytle
  • D. McMurdo
  • B. McPherson
  • J. Popkey
  • T. Stevens
  • D. Stienstra
Members Absent
  • J. Svehla
Staff:
  • S. Cunneyworth, Accessibility Services Coordinator
  • L. Warren, Project Specialist, Accessibility
  • E. Barber, Board and Committee Coordinator
  • J. Tang, Legislative Coordinator
  • S. Ilic, Project Manager, Park and Trail Development
  • D. DiPietro, Project Manager, Engineering and Transportation Services
  • A. Jaworiwsky, Manager Tourism and Destination Development
  • J. Kay, Project Engineer
  • N. Davison, Waste Resource Policy Analys
  • H. Connell, Business and Technical Services Manager

1.
Call to Order

 

The Chair called the meeting to order. (3:00 p.m.)

1.2
Indigenous Territorial Acknowledgement

 

The Chair provided the Indigenous Territorial Acknowledgment. 

1.3
Disclosure of Conflict of Interest

 

There were no disclosures or conflicts declared. 

1.4
Approval of Agenda

 

  • Moved by: Member Stevens
    Seconded by: Member Ashkewe

    That the October 17, 2023 Accessibility Advisory Committee Agenda be approved.

    Carried

1.5
Approval of Minutes

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - AAC_Aug15_2023(1) - English.pdf

  • Moved by: Member Stienstra
    Seconded by: Member Stevens

    That the August 15, 2023 Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes be approved.

    Carried

2.
Committee Items

 

2.1
Rescheduling the AAC Workshop for Municipal Election

 

Leanne Warren, Project Specialist, spoke to this item. 

  • Moved by: Member Ashkewe
    Seconded by: Member Ferguson Prior

    That more information be provided to the AAC regarding the in-person experience versus virtual by Monday October 23rd. And that there be a follow-up by email by October 23rd as well, regarding availability of members. 

    Carried

2.2
Annual Play Equipment Lifecycle Project

This item has attachments. 
1.2.2 Annual Play Equipment Lifecycle Project.pdf

Stefan, Ilic, Project Manager, made a presentation and received committee member comments on the Annual Play Equipment Lifecycle and the designs for new play equipment at Dovercliffe Park and Howitt Park. 

  • Moved by: Member Lytle
    Seconded by: Member Stienstra

    That staff review the AAC’s recommendations and use those within the City’s Play Plan.

    Carried

  • Moved by: Member Stienstra
    Seconded by: Member Ashkewe

    That the AAC reviewed the selected designs for new playgrounds at Dovercliffe Park and Howitt Park and found them lacking in inclusion, especially for those with mobility impairments. And recommends that the designs be recreated to ensure the greatest possible inclusion of people.

    Carried

2.3
Complete Streets Design Guide - Proposed Pedestrian and Cyclist Crossing

This item has attachments. 
1.2.3 Complete Street Design Guide - Proposed Pedestrian and Cyclist Crossing.pdf

Daniel Di Pietro, Project Manager, made a presentation and received committee comments on the Complete Streets Design Guide - Proposed Pedestrian and Cyclist Crossing. 

  • Moved by: Member Lytle 

    Seconded by: Member Ashkewe

    That the AAC support the intersection crossing design presented on October 17 and that the AAC recommends ensuring a smooth transition where the ramp is imposed and that staff receive feedback from CNIB on the design and provide it to the AAC.

    Carried

2.4
Seasonal Patio Program

This item has attachments. 
1.2.4 Seasonal Patio Program.pdf
2.2.4 Seasonal Patio Program_Accessibility Checklist.pdf

Alex Jaworiwsky, Manager, made a presentation and received committee comments on the Seasonal Patio Program. 

  • Moved by: Member Lytle 
    Seconded by: Member Cameron 

    That the AAC reviewed the Seasonal Patio Program and recommend that the following recommendations made by the AAC on October 17th, 2023 be considered: 

    • Turning radius and paths of travel within patios; and 
    • Making sure that operators are aware of the importance of vehicles for access to the patio spaces; and
    • Additionally, the AAC would like the City to know that road closures need to be viewed as potential barriers for people with disabilities; and 
    • That pedestrian areas need vehicle access because cars and other vehicles are mobility devices for some and the City needs to be aware of that and considered. 
    Carried

2.5
Emma to Earl Active Transportation Bridge

This item has attachments. 
1.2.5 Emma to Earl Active Transportation Bridge.pdf

Jackie Kay, Project Engineer, made a presentation and received committee comments on the Emma to Earl Active Transportation Bridge. 

  • Moved by: Member Ashkewe
    Seconded by: Member Cameron

    That the AAC receive the information provided regarding the two design options for the Emma to Earl Active Transportation Bridge and participate in the Have Your Say public engagement that is currently available until October 24, 2023, and will receive more information in early 2024. 

    Carried

2.6
Single-Use Items By-law Update

This item has attachments. 
1.2.6 Single-Use Items By-law Update.pdf
2.2.6 Single-Use Items By-law Update_DraftedLetter_A.pdf

Nicole Davison, Waste Resource Policy Analyst, and Heather Connell, Business and Technical Services Manager, made a presentation and received committee comments on the Single-Use Items By-law Update. 

  • Moved by: Member Stienstra
    Seconded by: Member Cameron

    That the AAC meeting be extended to 5:05 p.m. 

    Carried

  • Moved by: Member Lytle
    Seconded by: Member Stevens

    That the AAC receive the information presented and that we recommend that the letter be reviewed by the AAC and that the staff liaison will liaise with the City on our behalf.  

    Carried

4.
Adjournment

 

  • Moved by: Member Lytle
    Seconded by: Member Lowenger

    That the Accessibility Advisory Committee be adjourned. (5:05 p.m.) 

    Carried
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