Burlington Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

Minutes

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Location:
Hybrid meeting- Virtual and Room 247 City Hall

1.
Members Present:

 

Adam Spencer (Chair), Cindy Bond, Brian Sylvester, Pat Debly, Cheryl Hurst, Don Prescott, Ken Harris, David Owen, Kerry McGregor, Jim Young

2.
Member Regrets:

 

Osob Adus, David Quezada (Burlington Public Library)

3.
Others Present:

 

Judi Lytle (Accessibility Coordinator), Councillor Shaman, Jennifer Spence (Supervisor Recreation Services), Jordan O'Dell (Recreation Programmer), Linda Olimer

4.
Land Acknowledgement:

 

The Chair read the Land Acknowledgement

5.
Declarations of Interest:

 

None

6.
Approval of Minutes:

 

7.
Delegation(s):

 

7.1
Jennifer Spence (Supervisor Recreation Services), Jordan O'Dell (Recreation Programmer) and Linda Olimer speaking about an upcoming Learning Forum

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1.Reaching Each and Everyone - BAAC.pdf

Jennifer, Linda and Jordan informed the committee about an upcoming opportunity to be involved in learning forums regarding how to support sport and recreation groups to remove barriers and increase access.  Looking for BAAC to come to the table with information, community contacts, potential speakers and general guidance and expertise.  Presentation is attached.

8.
Regular Items:

 

8.1
Visit from Minister Cho and MPP Natalie Pierre (Don, Kerry, Judi)

 

Judi advised the committee that Minister Cho and MPP Natalie Pierre were in Burlington to make grant announcements.  

8.2
National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) (Pat and Adam)

 

Pat provided the following updates to the committee:

  • Pat will be meeting with the subcommittee next week to finalize plans for NAAW (Thursday at 7pm virtually)
  • Attending the Farmers Market is one activity being finalized
  • The committee will talk about the new opportunity brought to them tonight about the learning forum, could this be integrated with NAAW

8.3
Respect the Space (Adam)

 

Adam led a conversation with the committee regarding the RespectTheSpace campaign and the need to update the materials and start to educate residents regarding the use of accessible parking spaces. Some of the questions raised:

  • Is there a process to complain or report a car parked in an accessible space without a proper permit? 
  • Can a phone number be put on signage? 
  • Can we clarify how enforcement is done on private property vs public property?
  • Is there education for property owners?  

8.4
Food for Feedback (Judi)

 

Judi advised the committee about the opportunity to participate at the Food for Feedback event hosted by engagement staff at the City.  The event takes place at Central Park on September 16.  

8.5
Accessibility Progress report

 

Judi shared the Accessibility Progress report with committee members and requested feedback.  The report will be on the May 4 Environment, Infrastructure and Community Services Committee agenda.  

Don commented that the city should be promoting/bragging about the accomplishments.

8.6
Updates from other Committees:

 

8.7
Coordinators report (Judi)

 

Judi opened the floor for questions regarding items on the Coordinator's report:

Cindy asked what the difference was between a service animal and an emotional support animal.  Judi clarified that a service animal is recognized in the AODA and the Human Rights Code, an emotional support animal is not. 

9.
Other Business:

 

The public tv show This Old House will be airing an episode that includes information on wireless electric vehicle stations.  

Here is a link to the episode:

https://www.thisoldhouse.com/smart-homes/88434/future-house-wireless-ev-chargers

10.
Adjournment:

 

Chair adjourned the meeting at 8:43 p.m.

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