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)
  • Emily Daigle, Citizen Member
  • Rabia Khedr, Citizen Member
  • Clement Lowe, Citizen Member
  • Anita Binder, Stakeholder Member
  • Alfie Smith, Stakeholder Member
  • Sally Wall, Stakeholder Member
Members Absent
  • Steven Viera, Citizen Member
Staff Absent
  • Reanne Kassar
Others Present

  • Dan Sadler, Supervisor Accessibility

    Bryan Sparks, Communications Advisor

    Ali Khan, Project Leader IT

    Alana Tyers, Manager Service Development

    Brad Jakubowski, Landscape Technologist

    Pam Shanks, Corporate Policy Consultant

    Martha Cameron, Legislative Coordinator

    Dayna Obaseki, Legislative Coordinator

    Sacha Smith, Manager Legislative Services & Deputy City Clerk

1.
CALL TO ORDER
 

Naz Husain, Chair, called the meeting to order at 2:04 p.m. 
Dayna Obaseki, Legislative Coordinator provided a preamble.

2.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 

Approved, as amended ()

Approved ()

3.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
 

Nil

4.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
 

5.
DEPUTATIONS
 

5.1
Dan Sadler, Accessibility Supervisor to present on the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2020 Accessibility Annual Status Update (Related to Item 8.3) 
 

Dan Sadler, Supervisor Accessibility presented and provided an overview on the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. Mr. Sadler spoke about the key commitments and achievements for 2020 based on the customer service, general requirements, information and communication, employment, transportation and design of public spaces standards.

Members of the Committee spoke to the matter and raised the following questions and concerns:

  • Noted that accessibility guidelines should apply across the board;
  • Increase Winter Maintenance on snow and curb clearing;
  • Ensure accessibility signals at intersections are wheelchair accessible;
  • Review elevator standards at transit terminals;
  • Applauded the move to ZOOM as the virtual meeting platform for AAC meetings;
  • Applauded hiring interpreters for Mayor’s Press Conferences; and
  • Applauded the accessibility imagery in the Plan as it represents the community and is identifiable.

Mr. Sadler responded to the questions from the Committee.

Naz Husain, Chair requested to schedule a session post the Pandemic to discuss the biggest accessibility challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anita Binder, Stakeholder Member, inquired about the affect of the pandemic on accessible employment and how the City of Mississauga is addressing those concerns. Mr. Sadler responded by noting that he would provide a follow up response.

DIRECTION to Accessibility staff to schedule a meeting with the Members of the Accessibility Advisory Committee to conduct a deep dive discussion regarding the accessibility challenges faced during the COVID-19 Pandemic.  DIRECTION to Accessibility staff to provide a response pertaining to the City of Mississauga’s approach to impact on accessible employment during the pandemic.

  • RECOMMENDATIONAAC-0001-2021
    Moved ByA. Smith

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Dan Sadler, Accessibility Supervisor regarding the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2020 Annual Status Update be received.

    Approved

5.2
Alana Tyers, Manager, Service Development to present on the 2020 MiWay Annual Accessibility Plan (Related to Item 8.4)
 

Emily Daigle, Citizen Member commented as follows:

  • That the new seating on MiWay buses is user friendly.
  • That greater attention is made to the timing of elevator repairs during the winter months due to the additional accessibility concerns it creates.
  • She recommended that staff continue to share their concerns with Metrolinx regarding Kipling Subway Station.

Carole-Anne Chafe, Vice Chair expressed her mutual concern with sidewalk clearing and windrows created on sidewalks by snow removal crews. 

  • RECOMMENDATIONAAC-0002-2021
    Moved ByE. Daigle

    That the deputation by Alana Tylers, Manager, Service Development to present on the 2020 MiWay Annual Accessibility Plan (Related to Item 8.4) be received.

    Approved

6.
PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit 
 

Public Comments: Advance registration is required to participate and/or to make comments in the virtual public meeting. Any member of the public interested in speaking to an item listed on the agenda must register by calling 905-615-3200 ext. 5425 or by emailing dayna.obaseki@mississauga.ca by Thursday, February 4, 2021 before 4:00PM.

Pursuant to Section 42 of the Council Procedure By-law 0139-2013, as amended:

General Committee may grant permission to a member of the public to ask a question of General Committee, with the following provisions:

  1. Questions shall be submitted to the Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the meeting; 
  2. A person is limited to two (2) questions and must pertain specific item on the current agenda and the speaker will state which item the question is related to;
  3. The total public question period time is 15 minutes maximum and shall not be extended by the Chair; and
  4. Any response not provided at the meeting will be provided in the format of written response.

No members of the public registered to speak.

7.
CONSENT AGENDA
 

Please note: This category is a new addition to all advisory committee agendas. The Consent Agenda is used for those items that all Accessibility Advisory Committee Members deem appropriate to approve or deal with together without discussion or individual motions because they are deemed routine and/or non-contentious.

Dayna Obaseki, Legislative Coordinator spoke about the directive and purpose behind adding the Consent Agenda category to all committee agendas going forward.

Rabia Khedr, Citizen Member requested that the item number including the item title be read aloud prior to being approved and that this process be adopted at all Council and Committee meetings.

Councillor Saito provided direction to follow up with Clerks whether an amendment is required to the Procedure By-law and to send out a Notice via email to Members of Council to adopt the process in the interim.  Councillor Saito further noted that any other accessible concerns regarding Council and Committee meetings be sent to the Legislative Coordinator to be further discussed at Governance Committee.

DIRECTION to Clerks’ staff to sent a notice via email regarding the reading aloud the item title and number under the Consent Agenda and to further investigate if this process requires an amendment to the Procedure By-law.

8.
MATTERS 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 provided a brief presentation on the City of Mississauga’s Ontario Audit Compliance Report in December 2020. The City filed a 100% compliance rate.

  • RECOMMENDATIONAAC-0003-2021
    Moved ByE. Daigle

    That the verbal update provided by Dan Sadler, Accessibility Supervisor with respect to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) be received.

    Received

8.2
Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee Update
 

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

Naz Husain, Chair provided a brief verbal updated on the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee noting the “Overview of Key COVID-19 Response Activities to Mitigate Vulnerabilities and Support Accessibility” presentation and requested to have this at an upcoming Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting.

Councillor Mahoney talked about potential isolation centres and the vaccination roll out plan.

DIRECTION to Clerks’ staff to follow up on the request to have Peel Public Health make a similar presentation to the one presented at the November 19, 2020 Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory at a future AAC meeting.

  • RECOMMENDATIONAAC-0004-2021
    Moved ByC. Chafe

    That the verbal update regarding the Region of Peel’s Accessibility Advisory Committee provided by Naz Husain and Councillor Mahoney, AAC Members and Members of the ROP AAC be received.

    Received

8.3
* Multi-Year Accessibility Plan: 2020 Accessibility Annual Status Update (Related to Item 5.1)
 

This item was previously discussed and voted upon during Item 5.1.

  • RECOMMENDATIONAAC-0005-2021
    Moved ByA. Smith

    That the draft Multi-Year Accessibility Plan: 2020 Annual Accessibility Status Update be approved. 

    Approved

8.4
2020 MiWay Annual Accessibility Report (Related to Item 5.2)
 

Dayna Obaseki, Legislative Coordinator provider a refresher pertaining the AAC Work Plan. The Accessibility Advisory Work Plan is a standing item on every agenda and is updated when an item has been presented, a direction is provided, and when those items are complete.

  • RECOMMENDATIONAAC-0006-2021
    Moved ByE. Daigle

    That the 2020 MiWay Annual Accessibility Report be approved. 

    Approved

8.5
Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) Work Plan
 

Dayna Obaseki, Legislative Coordinator provider a refresher pertaining the AAC Work Plan. The Accessibility Advisory Work Plan is a standing item on every agenda and is updated when an item has been presented, a direction is provided, and when those items are complete.

  • RECOMMENDATIONAAC-0007-2021
    Moved ByE. Daigle

    That the Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan be approved as discussed at the February 8, 2021 Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting.

    Approved

9.
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
 

9.1
Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee Report – November 16, 2020
 

Councillor Saito advised she is meeting with the Meadowvale Theatre Group and wants to ensure that the concerns and requests from the FADS committee be addressed. Emily Daigle stated she would like to see signage of the Meadowvale Theatre from a transit bus as well as on signage at the bus stop.  Councillor Saito asked Ms. Daigle to email her concerns to either herself or to Ms. Obaseki with respect to signage.

Carole Ann Chafe, Vice Chair noted the signage should consider font, visibility, contrast, lighting, and adhered to the Facility Accessibility Design Standards.

  • RECOMMENDATIONAAC-0008-2021
    Moved ByE. Daigle
    1. That the presentation regarding the Meadowvale Theatre Renovation - Accessibility Review to the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee on November 16, 2020, be received;
    2. That the Committee recommends that automatic door opener be installed at the South Patio Door outside the Administration Area and Performer’s Entrance.
    3. That CP&S Architects and The City of Mississauga provide an update to the Subcommittee on the final signage proposal.
    4. That subject to the comments on the presentation, the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee is satisfied with the initiatives that CP&S Architects and The City are undertaking with respect to the Meadowvale Theatre Renovation.
    Carried
  • RECOMMENDATIONAAC-0009-2021
    Moved ByE. Daigle
    1. That the presentation regarding the Hurontario LRT: Project Update to the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee on November 16, 2020, be received;
    2. That subject to the comments on the presentation, the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee is satisfied with the initiatives that Metrolinx and The City are undertaking with respect to the Hurontario LRT.
    Approved
  • RECOMMENDATIONAAC-0010-2021
    Moved ByE. Daigle
    1. That the presentation regarding the MiWay Infrastructure Growth Plan - Accessibility Review to the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee on November 16, 2020, be received;
    2. That subject to the comments on the presentation, the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee is satisfied with the initiatives The City are undertaking with respect to the MiWay Infrastructure Growth Plan.
    Approved

10.
INFORMATION ITEMS
 

10.1
Erin Mills Twin Arena Elevator Upgrades (Verbal)
 

This item was deferred to the next Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on March 22, 2021.

11.
OTHER BUSINESS
 

Dayna Obaseki announced that Martha Cameron is taking over as Legislative Coordinator for Accessibility Advisory Committee commencing in March 2021.

Rabia Khedr, Citizen Member advised that the COVID-19 Disability Advisory Group provided advice to the Federal Government and subsequently in a Speech from the Throne, the Government announced the first-ever Disability Inclusion Action Plan that includes a new Canadian Disability Benefit supplement which will help to lift people with disabilities out of poverty.  Ms. Khedr suggested the City of Mississauga look at the remuneration of people with disabilities who sit on advisory committees providing their expertise and time.

Naz Husain, Chair requested that a discussion take place around remuneration with members. 

DIRECTION to staff to further investigate and benchmark with other municipalities pertaining to the remuneration of the Accessibility Advisory Committee members and to report back to a future AAC meeting.

12.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
 

AAC – ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Monday, March 22, 2021 at 2pm
Virtual Online Conference

FADS – FACILITY ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN SUBCOMMITTEE

Monday, March 29, 2021 at 1:30pm
Virtual Online Conference

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

13.
ADJOURNMENT
 

4:08 PM – (C. Chafe)

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