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Minutes/Meeting Summary
Accessibility Advisory Committee
February 16, 2022
Electronic Meeting
7:00 pm
Attendees: P. Bashaw
S. Fatima
D. Hughes
G. Lang
A. Lue
T. Lyle-Gravlev
A. Taverna
M. Thorpe Ross
D. Wysocki
J. McLellan, Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade
M. Walker, Abilities Centre
Y. Brown, Abilities Centre
I. Janton, Senior Planner, Site Planning
J. San Antonio, Senior Advisor, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
T. Higgins, Accessibility Coordinator (Staff Liaison)
A. MacGillivray, Committee Coordinator (Recording Secretary)
Absent: P. Milton
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1. Review and Approval of Agenda
T. Higgins reviewed the agenda items.
Agenda approved.
2. Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
3. Approval of Minutes
Moved by D. Wysocki
Seconded by G. Lang
That the Minutes of the January 19, 2022 meeting of
the Accessibility Advisory Committee be approved.
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Carried
4. Presentations/Delegations
4.1 Introduction to LEAD
M. Walker and Y. Brown shared information
regarding the LEAD Program.
T. Higgins informed the Committee that the City is
currently gathering information regarding this
program, and has not made a commitment at this
time to move forward with the LEAD program.
A question and answer period ensued with members
discussing the importance of City staff being trained
on serving persons living with disabilities, factoring in
accessibility when the City is procuring equipment
and services, and the timelines, steps, and costs
involved should the City choose to proceed with the
LEAD Program.
5. New Business
5.1 Black History Month
J. San Antonio spoke to the history of Black History
Month, what resources the City is making available to
acknowledge and recognize Black History, and
discussed the concept of diverse identities and
intersectionality.
A. Lue spoke to his lived experience as a Black para-
athlete, and the barriers he has experienced and
overcome.
5.2 Site Plan Reviews (S 01/22 – Tribute at
Liverpool, and S 07/21 – on Sandy Beach Rd.)
I. Janton provided information regarding S01/22
Tribute Site Plan and solicited comments from the
Committee.
Members discussed the amount of units that would
be allocated to be accessible, the placement of the
building and the amount of sun light that units would
be subject to, and concerns around pedestrian
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navigation and how the project will connect to the
adjacent City Centre.
I. Janton provided information regarding the S 07/21
Site Plan on Sandy Beach Rd. and solicited
comments from the Committee.
Members provided no comments.
5.3 Canada Day Planning
T. Higgins provided information on the City’s 2022
Canada Day event and how the Committee would be
involved in this event. The Committee discussed:
• the anticipated need for “quiet space” at this
event and how that can be designed into this
event;
• Autism Ontario and Resources for Exceptional
Children Durham expressed interest in being
involved;
• positive interactions with the public at past
Canada Day events;
• the placement of a booth/space in a highly
visible area of the event;
• having giveaway items at the event;
• scheduling activities at the booth such as
music therapy, yoga, art therapy geared to
those living with disabilities; and,
• having soccer balls to give away at the event.;
5.4 Review of 5 Year Plan vis a vis 2022
T. Higgins provided information on the 5 Year Plan
and the findings of the National Disability Survey
Report, specifically highlighting the impacts of
COVID-19 including worsening mental health, greater
social isolation, deteriorated peer relationships, and
decreased physical activity.
T. Higgins encouraged members to review the report
to understand how the findings may be incorporated
into the Committee’s 2021-2022 Report to Council.
5.5 Planning for AAC’s 2021-2022 Report to
Council
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T. Higgins provided information on the Committee’s
Report to Council for 2021-2022, indicating an
estimated timeline of presenting the report to Council
in April or May.
T. Higgins encouraged the Committee to bring
forward ideas and information to be included in the
report.
5.6 MSAA Updates
T. Higgins provided an update on the MSAA Desk
Audit that is currently examining the City’s policies
and processes for AODA compliance.
6. Correspondence
There were no items of correspondence.
7. Other Business & Updates
7.1 Member Roundtable
T. Higgins surveyed the Members for updates.
Members discussed the City’s response to the
damage occurring to the Pickering Football Club
dome facility.
8. Next Meeting – March 16, 2022
10. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned.
Meeting Adjourned: 9:07 pm