Burlington Seniors' Advisory Committee Meeting

Minutes

Meeting #:
Date:	Monday, April 26, 2021
Time:	10:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.
Location:	Virtual

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1.

Members Present:

April Begg Goodis (Chair), Jim Young, Wendy Moraghan, John Kalbfleisch, Nancy Gilbert

2.

Member Regrets:

Councillor Shawna Stolte, Deepti Mahajan, David Page

3.

Others Present:

Rob Axiak (Manager of Recreation Services), Kristin Sprukulis (Clerk)

4.

Declarations of Interest:

None.

5.

Approval of Minutes:

5.1

Approve minutes from meeting held March 29, 2021

On motion, the minutes from the meeting held March 29, 2021 were approved as presented. 

6.

Delegation(s):

None.

7.

Regular Items:

7.1

Sounding Board Discussion

Rob engaged the committee in a sounding board discussion regarding the following: 

• Age to participate in subsidies in regards to recreation programming: There is inconsistency in the age required by the Recreation, Community and Cultural department to participate in programs and to participate in subsidy programs. Currently there are three age groups ranging from 55-65+ years of age, depending on the program. The committee provided input on if the city should look to make the age consistent or if there should be differing ages for a subsidy.
•  Input on the seniors' centre membership program: The seniors' centre membership program has been on hiatus during COVID, however as the city gets back to regular operations they are looking to see if a membership in the Burlington seniors centre should be required in order to participate in programs. The membership is $40 and there are approximately 4000 members. Members provided their input on this program. 

7.2

Workplan Discussion

The committee reviewed the draft 2021 Workplan, explained the priorities for the committee and discussed the proposed budget. 

On motion, the Burlington Seniors' Advisory Committee 2021 Workplan was approved. 

7.3

Roundtable Updates

a.

Burlington Public Library

Deepti was not available, however Kristin shared the update that library services are currently limited to hold pick-ups and limited computer use. 

b.

Burlington Ready

Wendy shared that Burlington Ready received approval from Oakville Ready to replicate their platform and website. To get Burlington Ready prepared, funding will be required and is currently being pursued in partnership with Halton Environmental Network (HEN). Burlington Ready will look to move forward in early 2022 depending on pandemic response. 

c.

Burlington Inclusivity Advisory Committee

Jim shared that the Burlington Inclusivity Advisory Committee is currently preparing their workplan which will be centred on how to deal with systemic racism and unknowing bias. 

The Burlington Seniors' Advisory Committee asked about bringing the idea of ageism to the next BIAC meeting via Jim. 

d.

Integrated Transportation Advisory Committee

Jim shared that the Integrated Transportation Advisory Committee is working on completing their 2021 workplan and there will be more information at the next meeting. Jim also shared that the City of Burlington is developing it's Integrated Transportation plan that includes parking, biking, and more all-modes-of-transportation friendly streets.

e.

Burlington Accessibility Advisory Committee

John shared information from the Accessibility Advisory Committee. This included information on the City Hall modernization plan and how it will be more accessible, there will be a delegation to talk about accessibility issues with regards to the housing strategy and Beachway park is building a cement ramp with mats down to the beach to make it more accessible. There is also an MPP announcement to come regarding hearing loops in municipal facilities. 

7.4

Orientation package mail out

Kristin informed the committee that orientation packages have bee mailed out to committee members and reminded members to submit their sign off forms as soon as possible. 

8.

Other Business:

8.1

Recognition

Kristin will connect with Georgie to look into the recognition program/certificates for past committee members

8.2

Advisory Committee Review

Kristin will find out more information on the advisory committee review and how the committee can get involved. For example, how any changes to be made to the terms of reference. 

9.

Adjournment: 11:24 a.m.