Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee

of the Mississauga Accessibility Advisory Committee

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Online Video Conference
Members
  • Clement Lowe, Citizen Member (Chair)
  • Carol-Ann Chafe, Citizen Member
  • Steven Viera, Citizen Member
  • Asim Zaidi, Citizen Member
  • Naz Husain, ex-officio
Staff Present
  • Martha Cameron

Staff Present

Dan Sadler, Supervisor Accessibility
Janette Campbell, Accessibility Specialist
Taghreed Alz, Accessibility Coordinator - Intern
Amina Menkad, Planner
Sharleen Bayovo, Planner
Randy Jamieson, Project manager Parks Program
Michael Ferreira, Project Leader Sr. Capital Projects
Amr Merdan, Urban Designer
Virginia Kalapaca, Project Leader, Park Development
Martha Cameron, Legislative Coordinator
Dayna Obaseki, Legislative Coordinator

1.
CALL TO ORDER - 1:32 PM
 

2.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
 

2.1
Port Credit West Harbour Parks
This item has attachments. 

1.Port Credit Harbour West Parks.pdf
  • Randy Jamieson, Project Manager Parks Program
  • Ian Dance, Dhillon Consulting
  • Shahrzad Nezafati, Dhillon Consulting

Mr. Jamieson and consultants from Dhillon Consulting presented on the Port Credit West Harbour Parks design proposal. The Subcommittee Members provided their comments in regards to accessibility concerns with ramps, location of waste receptacles, seating areas, and accessible washroom facilities.

  • RECOMMENDATION
    Moved ByC. Chafe
    1. That the presentation regarding Port Credit West Habour Parks to the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee on June 28, 2021, be received.
    2. That subject to the comments on the presentation, the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee is satisfied with the initiatives that Dhillion Consulting and The City are undertaking with respect to the Port Credit West Harbour Parks.
    Received

2.2
Mississauga Official Plan Review
This item has attachments. 

1.Mississauga Official Plan Review.pdf
  • Amina Menkad, Planner
  • Sharlene Bayovo, Planner

Ms. Menkad presented an overview of the Mississauga Official Plan ten-year review, which is inclusive of transportation, environmental and cultural assets as well as community infrastructure.

The Subcommittee Members discussed the need for increased housing choices with low environmental impact and their concern with accessibility due to the increase in secondary housing units. 

Naz Husain, Citizen Member (ex-officio) suggested an Accessibility forum for the City of Mississauga and Region of Peel to discuss overcrowded housing concerns.

Clement Lowe, Chair expressed concern with increased development around Square One and the impact on traffic congestion.

DIRECTION: Accessibility Staff to follow up with the Mississauga Official Review Plan Planners and have them report back to a future AAC meeting with an accessibility focus.

  • RECOMMENDATION
    Moved ByC. Chafe

    RECOMMENDATION

    1. That the presentation regarding Mississauga Official Plan Review to the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee on June 28, 2021, be received.
    2. That subject to the comments on the presentation, the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee is satisfied with the initiatives that the City is undertaking with respect to the review of the Mississauga Official Plan.
    3. That the Mississauga Official Plan Review be presented to a future Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting in 2022 for further review.
    Received

2.3
Malton Community Hub
This item has attachments. 

1.Malton Hub presentation.pdf
  • Michael Ferreira, Project Leader Sr. Capital Projects

Michael Ferreira, Project Leader Sr. Capital Projects presented on the Malton Community Hub by providing an overview of the renovations to the interior and exterior of the building which included double sliding entry doors, wheelchair access, accessible customer service station and kitchen, barrier free washrooms with turning radius and guardrail supports, textile changes to distinguish entryways and a universal washroom.

Subcommittee Members commended staff on the Malton Community Hub accessible renovations and inquired if accessible washrooms and a lunchroom would be available in the employee area. Subcommittee Members also requested that elevators have sight and sound features.

  • RECOMMENDATION
    Moved ByC. Chafe
    1. That the presentation regarding Malton Community Hub to the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee on June 28, 2021, be received.
    2. That subject to the comments on the presentation, the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee is satisfied with the initiatives that The City are undertaking with respect to the renovations to the Malton Community Hub.
    Received

2.4
Living Arts Centre Entrance Renovation
This item has attachments. 

1.LAC Entry Doors Replacement.pdf
  • Dan Sadler, Supervisor Accessibility

Dan Sadler, Supervisor Accessibility provided an update on the Living Arts Entrance renovation and advised the Subcommittee that all entry doors would be replaced with double sliding doors, exit signs would be installed, interior vestibule doors would be removed, and improvements made to lighting.

  • RECOMMENDATION
    Moved ByC. Chafe

    RECOMMENDATION

    1. That the presentation regarding the Living Arts Centre Entrance Renovation to the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee on June 28, 2021, be received.
    2. That subject to the comments on the presentation, the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee is satisfied with the initiatives that The City are undertaking with respect to the Living Arts Centre Entrance Renovation.
    Received

3.
PROJECT UPDATES - Nil
 

4.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING 
 

September 27, 2021 - Location to be determined

5.
ADJOURNMENT - 3:37 P.M.
 

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