Accessibility Advisory Committee

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Online Video Conference
Members
  • Councillor Matt Mahoney , Ward 8
  • Councillor Pat Saito, Ward 9
  • Naz Husain, Citizen Member (Chair)
  • Carol-Ann Chafe, Citizen Member (Vice-Chair)
  • Asim Zaidi, Citizen Member (Vice-Chair)
  • Mary Daniel, Citizen Member
  • Clement Lowe, Citizen Member
  • Amanda Ramkishun, Citizen Member
  • Teneshia Samuel, Citizen Member
  • Steven Viera, Citizen Member
  • Alfie Smith, Stakeholder Member
  • Sally Wall, Stakeholder Member
Staff Present
  • Martha Cameron

1.
CALL TO ORDER - 2:00 PM
 

Chair, requested everyone present at the meeting introduce themselves.

2.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 

Carol-Ann Chafe, Vice Chair requested that Mary Daniel be added to the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee updates.

Approved, as amended (C. Chafe)

3.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
 

Nil

4.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
 

Approved (C. Chafe)

5.
DEPUTATIONS
 

5.1
Micromobility Project Phase 1 Update
This item has attachments. 

1.Micromobility Project Phase 1 AAC presentation.pdf
  • Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation, City of Mississauga, Vickram Hardatt, Transportation Planner and David Forsey, Manager, Transportation Engineering with IBI Group to present on Micromobility Project Phase 1 Update

Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation, City of Mississauga, Vickram Hardatt, Transportation Planner and David Forsey,  Manager,Transportation Engineering with IBI Group to present on Micromobility Project Phase 1 Update
Committee members discussed their concerns regarding the following items:


•    Use of e-scooters and e-bikes on sidewalks;
•    Obstruction on sidewalks due to parking of e-scooters;
•    Speed limits for e-scooters on roadways;
•    Designated lanes on roadways for e-scooters to avoid usage on sidewalks;
•    Mandatory use of helmets;
•    discussion of the AODA alliance and e-scooters;
•    City of Toronto has banned the use of e-scooters will City do same;
•    Committee members asked that this matter be referred to the Accessible Transportation Subcommittee for further discussion of their                      concerns.

  • RECOMMENDATIONAAC-0001-2022
    Moved ByT. Samuel

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Matthew Sweet, Manager of Active Transportation regarding Micromobility Project Phase 1 be referred to the January 31, 2022 Accessibility Transportation Subcommittee meeting for further discussion.

    Referred

5.2
Demonstration of the ExpressVote Unit
This item has attachments. 

1.ExpressVote demo for AAC.pdf
2.ExpressVote transcript.pdf
  • Gus Mangos, Elections Officer to present on the ExpressVote Unit

Gus Mangos, Elections Officer to present on the ExpressVote Unit

Committee members discussed the accessibility of the ExpressVote Unit and asked that the machine be made accessible for height and wheelchair access.

Councillor Saito asked that Committee members submit their comments to Martha Cameron, Legislative Coordinator so their feedback can be provided to Governance Committee.

  • RECOMMENDATIONAAC-0002-2022
    Moved ByA. Smith

    That the deputation and associated presentation regarding ExpressVote presented by Gus Mangos, Election Officer on January 17, 2022, be received for information.

    Received

5.3
MiWay's 2021 Annual Accessibility Plan
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1.1 MiWay's 2021 Annual Accessibility Plan - AAC Presentation.pdf
  • Alana Tyers, Manager Service Development to present on the MiWay 2021 Annual Accessibility Plan

Alana Tyers, Manager Service Department presented the MiWay 2021 Annual Accessibility Plan and advised Committee Members that the city is working towards connectivity of sidewalks and bus stops with the few remaining locations within the City.

Committee members commended Alana Tyers, Manager Service Development on the MiWay 2021 Annual Report regarding accessibility.

  • RECOMMENDATIONAAC-0003-2022
    Moved ByT. Samuel

    That the deputation and associated presentation on the MiWay 2021 Annual Accessibility Plan presented by Alana Tyers, Manager Service Development, on January 17, 2022, be received for information.

    Received

5.4
Accessibility Advisory Committee Annual Status Update
This item has attachments. 

1.JC 2021 Accessibility Annual Status Update for AAC FINAL.pdf
  • Dan Sadler, Supervisor Accessibility to present the Annual Status Update

Dan Sadler, Supervisor Accessibility presented to the Committee the Annual Status update.

Committee members inquired about diversity and hiring processes within the City and accommodations that would be available for employees.

DIRECTION TO STAFF:  To have staff inquire with Human Resources to present on diversity and hiring practices to the Committee.

  • RECOMMENDATIONAAC-0004-2022
    Moved ByT. Samuel

    That the deputation and associated presentation regarding the Annual Status Update presented by Dan Sadler, Supervisor Accessibility on January 17, 2022 be received for information.

    Received

6.
PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit 
 

No questions were registered by the public.

7.
CONSENT AGENDA - Nil
 

8.
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED
 

8.1
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Update
 

Accessibility Staff will provide a brief verbal update with respect to the Accessibility For Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Dan Sadler, Supervisor, Accessibility advised the Committee that he had no updates at this time.

8.2
Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee Update
 

Councillor Mahoney, Mary Daniel and Carol-Ann Chafe, Citizen Members and Members of the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee will provide a brief verbal update.

Carol-Ann Chafe, Vice Chair advised the Committee of the following items:

  • that the Region would be using Webex going forward due to the increased accessibility features meeting the needs of many types of disabilities;
  • the Peel Affordable Housing Project, Rapid Housing initiative presented for review and feedback a new project that would convert an old hotel into accessible and affordable apartments;
  • TransHelp provided an update as follows:
    • that 2022 is TransHelps 40th anniversary;
    • that during the pandemic TransHelp provided free transit for vaccines for people with disabilities and older adults;
    • TransHelp now goes to Kipling Subway Station which has increased its accessibility as a result of the renovations
  • RECOMMENDATIONAAC-0005-2022
    Moved ByA. Zaidi

    That the verbal update regarding the Region of Peel’s Accessibility Advisory Committee provided by Carol-Ann Chafe, Vice Chair and Member of the ROP AAC be approved.

    Approved

8.3
Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) Work Plan
This item has attachments. 

1.AAC work plan January 2022 update.pdf

Dan Sadler, Supervisor, Accessibility presented on the Work Plan to the Committee.

Committee Members requested clarity with regard the IT concern and proposal of a new subcommittee to address technology.

  • RECOMMENDATIONAAC-0006-2022
    Moved ByC. Chafe

    That the Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan be approved as discussed at the January 17, 2022 Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting.

    Approved

9.
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
 

9.1
Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee Report – December 6, 2021
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1.FADS Report_Dec06_2021.pdf
  • RECOMMENDATIONAAC-0007-2022
    Moved ByM. Daniel
    1. That the presentation regarding the BSN Architect Ramp Renewal and Door Widening at Kinsmen Hall, 327 Queen Street South to the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee on December 6, 2021, be received;
    2. That subject to the comments on the presentation, the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee is satisfied with the initiatives the BSN Architect is undertaking with respect to the Ramp Renewal and Door Widening at Kinsmen Hall, 327 Queen Street South.
    Received
  • RECOMMENDATIONAAC-0008-2022
    Moved ByN. Husain
    1. That the presentation regarding the City of Mississauga and Schmitt Architects Carmen Corbasson Community Centre Redevelopment at 1399 Cawthra Road to the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee on December 6, 2021 be received.
    2. That subject to the comments on the presentation, the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee is satisfied with the initiatives the City and Schmitt Architects is undertaking with respect to the redevelopment of the Carmen Corbasson Community Centre.
    Received
  • RECOMMENDATIONAAC-0009-2022
    Moved ByC. Chafe

    That Tobias Mason Park Washroom matter previously discussed at the December 6, 2021 Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee be deferred to the March 7, 2022 Facility Accessibility Design Committee for further review and discussion.

    Deferred

10.
INFORMATION ITEMS
 

10.1
Resignation of Anita Binder
This item has attachments. 

1.Resignation of Anita Binder.pdf

Naz Husain, Chair advised the Committee of the resignation of Anita Binder and thanked her for her contribution to the Committee.

  • RECOMMENDATIONAAC-0010-2022
    Moved ByC. Chafe

    That the email dated November 3, 2021, from Anita Binder, Stakeholder Member with respect to their resignation from the Accessibility Advisory Committee be received.

    Received

11.
OTHER BUSINESS
 

No matters were discussed.

12.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
 

FADS – FACILITY ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN SUBCOMMITTEE
Monday, January 31, 2022 at 1:30 pm
Online Virtual Conference


AAC – ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Monday, March 21, 2022 at 2 pm
Online Virtual Conference

Monday, ... - 2:00 PM, Civic Centre, Hearing Room, 2nd Floor

13.
ADJOURNMENT - 4:00 PM
 

(T. Samuel)

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