Burlington Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting

Minutes

Meeting #:
Date:	Thursday, March 14, 2019
Time:	7:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.
Location:	Room 247, Level 2, City Hall

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1.

Members Present:

Tricia Pokorny (Chair), Vera Zlataric, Rachel Coutier, Cindy Bond, Morgan Callaway, Sheila Burton

2.

Others Present:

Rosemary Minnella (Burlington Public Library), Judi Lytle (Accessibility Coordinator), Councillor Angelo Bentivegna, Suzanne Gillies (Clerk)

3.

Member Regrets:

Brenda Agnew, Doug Benton, Ron Baliko, Alexandra Warne, Lindsey Provost, Cheryl Delugt

4.

Declarations of Interest:

None.

5.

Approval of Minutes:

5.1

Approval of the minutes from the meeting held February 14, 2019

On motion, the minutes from the meeting held February 14, 2019 were approved as presented.

6.

Delegation(s):

6.1

Civic Square revitalization project - Marion Rabeau (Landscape Architect)

Marion provided a presentation on the proposed design for the revitalization of Civic Square.  She provided information and asked for feedback from the committee.  Marion also informed the committee on the next steps for the project, including some public engagement opportunities.

6.2

Francis Road bikeway and Heathfield trail - Ingrid Vanderbrug (Landscape Architect)

Ingrid proved a presentation on the two multi use pathways that are being renovated/created.  She provided information regarding the pathway design features and next steps for the projects.

7.

Regular Items:

7.1

Election of Chair and Vice Chair

On motion, Tricia Pokorny and Rachel Cloutier were elected as Chair and Vice Chair, respectively of the Burlington Accessibility Advisory Committee, effective March 14, 2019 for the term to expire December 31, 2019.

7.2

Accessibility Coordinators Report (Judi)

Judi provided the following updates:

• Skyway Arena and park redesign team are discussing the scope of the programming.  The arena will be designed for sledge hockey, and will have the markings for wheelchair basketball on the floor when the ice is out. 
• The committee discussed the David Onley report regarding the review of the AODA and the recommendations moving forward.  Judi suggested that any members that have not read the report should do so. 

7.3

Sub Committee Activities

a.

Readability

• The committee agreed  that the Readability project should kickoff for National Access Awareness Week.
• The following members have agreed to be on the sub committee:  Rosemary, Cindy, Rachel, and Tricia.
• The sub committee will meet separately before the next meeting to develop a work plan.

b.

Accessible Halloween

• The following members have agreed to be on the sub committee:  Tricia, Rachel, Morgan and Cheryl

7.4

Burlington Farmers Market

• The committee agreed to plan to attend the farmers market three times over the summer and then add a fourth if the committee feels the need to do so.
• The market would be a great opportunity to hand our the signage for the accessible Halloween initiative.

7.5

Committee Liaison updates

a.

Seniors' Advisory Committee

Sheila gave the following update:

• The committee is currently working on their work plan for 2019.
• The committee provided a presentation to council regarding implementing a pilot program for free transit for seniors during non peak times.
• Advocating for sidewalks at Brant Hills community centre.
• Planning for Seniors Month in June.

b.

Inclusivity Advisory Committee

No update.

ACTION:  Tricia to reach out to the chair of the inclusivity committee to see if there is interest to have a member sit on BAAC.

c.

Transportation Committee (ITAC)

No update.

8.

Other Business:

Tricia brought up the pop-up patio program and asked for an update as this is the last year of a three  year pilot program. 

ACTION:  Judi will ask Todd Evershed (city staff lead on the project) to attend the April meeting with an update.

9.

Adjournment:

Chair adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.