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Home My WebLink AboutApril 16, 2025Accessibility Advisory Committee Agenda April 16, 2025 Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm For information related to accessibility requirements please contact: Committee Coordinator 905.420.4611 clerks@pickering.ca Members of the public may observe the meeting proceedings by viewing the livestream. Page 1.Review and Approval of Agenda 2.Disclosure of Interest 3.Approval of Minutes 3.1 February 19, 2024 Meeting Minutes 7:05 1 4.Presentations/Delegations 4.1 Accelerating Accessibility Coalition Heela Omarkhail, The Daniels Corporation Ridhima Nayyar, RioCan REIT Michelle Bilek, Canadian Lived Experience Leadership Network 7:10 7 5.New Business 5.1 Accessibility Advisory Sub Committee Accelerating Accessibility Coalition Discussion K. Sullivan, C. Rudberg-Chin, and B. FergusonI. Janton, Senior Planner – Site Planning 7:25 5.2 Site Plan Checklist I. Janton, Senior Planner – Site Planning 7:40 20 5.3 Ontario Building Code Accessibility Changes D.Schick 7:55 33 5.4 Redman House Restoration Project D. Yip, Manager, Facilities Capital ProjectsS. Ahimaz, Coordinator, Major Capital Projects 8:00 42 Accessibility Advisory Committee Agenda April 16, 2025 Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm For information related to accessibility requirements please contact: Committee Coordinator 905.420.4611 clerks@pickering.ca 5.5 AAC’s 2024 Year End Report & 2025 Proposed Work Plan Tim Higgins, All 8:15 51 5.6 2025 Accessibility Compliance Report T.Higgins 8:30 60 5.7 Canada Day Planning – Tranquility Tent T.Higgins 8:35 64 5.8 Accessibility Advisory Committee Process Efficiencies B.Ferguson 8:40 66 5.9 Ajax/Pickering Board of Trade Update Aaron Topple 8:50 6.Correspondence 7.Other Business 8.AAC Member Roundtable Updates 9.Next Meeting – May 21, 2025 10.Adjournment Page 1 of 6 Minutes/Meeting Summary Accessibility Advisory Committee February 19, 2025 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Main Committee Room 7:00 pm Attendees: S. Azhar D. CurrieK. HaleA. KhanC. Rudberg-Chin M. Shackleton D. SchickS. SnydersK. SullivanI. Janton, Senior Planner – Site Planning P. Bigioni, Telecommunications & Network Support AnalystK. Fox, Supervisor, Customer CareT. Higgins, Accessibility CoordinatorJ. Currie, Legislative Coordinator Absent: B. FergusonA. Topple, Ajax-Pickering Board of TradeCouncillor M. BrennerCouncillor M. Nagy Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) 1. Review and Approval of Agenda Moved by D. Currie Seconded by K. Hale That the Agenda for the February 19, 2025, Meeting of The Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting be approved, with the exception that item 7.1 move to follow item 5.1. Carried 2. Disclosure of Interest - 1 - Page 2 of 6 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) No disclosures of interest were noted. 3. Approval of Minutes Moved by C. Rudberg-Chin Seconded by K. Sullivan That the Minutes of the January 15, 2025, meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee be approved. Carried 4. Presentations/Delegations There were no presentations. 5. New Business 5.1 Discussion of Council Chambers Walkthrough held 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, February 19, 2025 T. Higgins provided a brief summary of the walking tour of the City of Pickering Council Chambers held immediately prior to the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting. Discussion between Committee Members ensued regarding: • the added value of the Virtual Reality element which provided greater insight into the vision of the proposed design of the space; • the value of the in-person walkthrough and experiencing, both visually and physically, the limitations of the space as well as the existing accessibility challenges; • holding a community event to build awareness of accessibility challenges by providing opportunities for the general public to experience various disabilities, through the creation of an “accessibility showcase” using items to mimic various disabilities; • having accessibility discussions prior to setting budgets in order to allocate appropriate funding, specific to accessibility needs; • balancing future needs while capitalizing on existing facilities; • framing accessibility as an incentive as opposed to an obligation; and, • the importance of considering future upgrades in the built environment, such as lighting, multiple screens, and sound quality. - 2 - Page 3 of 6 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) 5.2 Pathways to Employment Program Update K. Fox, Supervisor, Customer Care provided a brief summary of the Pathways to Employment Program and noted the success the City of Pickering has experienced with the current job seeker who was working through the Program at the City. Discussion between Committee Members and Staff ensued regarding: • an underrepresented perspective being brought to the City of Pickering; • the value provided to the job seeker as well as the City in respect to employees seeking accommodations and how the City receives requests for accommodations; and, • introducing the Pathways to Employment Program to Secondary Schools. 5.3 Environmental Sensitivities – Sound P. Bigioni, Telecommunications & Network Support Analyst provided a brief overview of his lived experience with an environmental sensitivity to sound and discussed how a loud alarm system could be detrimental rather than helpful for someone who was Neurodivergent. P. Bigioni noted that this topic was unfamiliar to most and that conventional alarms that meet Building Code Standards do not effectively alert people who are Neurodivergent. Discussion between Committee Members ensued regarding considering sensory sensitivities in alarm systems from the lens of accessibility, the possibility of visual and non-visual cues for alarm systems, and that the Committee would include this topic in their upcoming conversations with the Accelerating Accessibility Coalition. 5.4 Site Plans Review I. Janton, Senior Planner, Site Planning provided a brief overview of the Site Plan Approval S06/24, Ansar Medical Services Inc. 2177 & 2185 Brock Road, that proposed 92 stacked townhouse units which included four accessible units. Discussion between the Committee Members and Staff ensued regarding: - 3 - Page 4 of 6 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) • whether the developers could exceed the minimum standard for accessible visitor parking spaces; • whether the developers could consider widening the sidewalks and the possibility of incorporating one-way roads to achieve increased accessibility; and, • that four accessible units were commendable and whether more, and perhaps all, street level units could also be built as accessible. I. Janton, Senior Planner, Site Planning provided a brief overview of the Application for Site Plan Approval S 06/88 (R24), 1900 Dixie Road, a seasonal Garden Centre addition. T. Higgins noted, for the Committee’s awareness and ratification, that Site Plan Amendment S 05/98 (R24) – Submission #1 had been circulated in December 2024, and that he had submitted the following comments pertaining to accessibility: • Access in all-weather to the portables for people living with mobility challenges o consider provisions for ramps, interior isle widths, and access to washrooms • A gravel parking lot will not be easy to traverse for people using small-wheeled wheelchairs and scooters. 5.5 Annual Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee Report to Council T. Higgins, Accessibility Coordinator, summarized that the Multi-year Accessibility Plan would be expiring this year and that, in addition, the 2024 Year End Report and 2025 Proposed Work Plan is required to go to Council in the form of a Report, and noted this an opportunity to outline the Committees achievements as well as future priorities. T. Higgins provided draft copies of the Report, via email, for the Committee Members review. T. Higgins highlighted that Accessibility has been a highlighted focus for the City of Pickering and noted a video released by the Chief Administrative Officer, summarizing the 2024 infrastructure and facilities initiatives of the City. Committee Members to review the draft Report and provide comment to T. Higgins. The Year End Report is to go to the April 28, 2025 Council Meeting. T. Higgins to flag actionable emails sent to - 4 - Page 5 of 6 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) Committee Members recommended that alternative terminology be considered in the Reports to be more inclusive to reflect both visible and invisible ability challenges. Committee Members. 6. Correspondence There were no items of correspondence. 7. Other Business 7.1 Accessibility and Bridges This item was addressed earlier in the meeting, following Item 5.1. C. Rudberg-Chin, Committee Member, provided an overview of complaints she received from community members regarding snow-related accessibility and safety issues on the Metrolinx pedestrian bridge that spans the 401, and connects to the GO station. Discussion between Committee Members ensued regarding the City being proactive in addressing accessibility and safety issues in extreme weather conditions and coordinating solutions with interjurisdictional areas. Moved by M. Shackleton Seconded by C. Rudberg-Chin That the Accessibility Advisory Committee recommends that Council request staff to perform a study to determine high risk areas for pedestrians for the purpose of prioritizing snow clearing, and identifying areas that are not within the City of Pickering’s jurisdiction, and to include multijurisdictional coordination and solutions. Carried T. Higgins to provide a report to Council regarding an assessment study. 8. AAC Member Roundtable Updates There were no Roundtable Updates. 9. Next Meeting – March 19, 2025 10. Adjournment Moved by D. Currie Seconded by C. Rudberg-Chin That the meeting be adjourned. - 5 - Page 6 of 6 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) Carried Meeting Adjourned: 9:15 p.m. - 6 - Building an Accessible Canada: homes where people of all ages and abilities can live and visit - 7 - 2 Canada has a shortage of housing that is accessible to people of all ages and abilities. Demand is growing. But supply isn’t… SITUATION - 8 - 3 This is despite the fact that….. •In 2010, Canada ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which requires governments to recognize the equal right of all persons with disabilities to live independently and in the community, with choices equal to others. •In 2019, the Government of Canada enshrined housing as a human right in the National Housing Strategy Act. •In 2019, the Accessible Canada Act came into force. Its purpose is to make Canada barrier-free by January 1, 2040. And…. •According to Statistics Canada’s most recent Canadian Survey on Disability (2022), 27% of Canadians aged 15 and older identified with having at least one disability – an increase of 4.7% from 2017. This trend is likely to continue as Canada’s population ages. •In 2017, StatsCan reported that at least 13% of those with physical disabilities were unable to obtain the accessibility features and aids they needed in their homes. SITUATION Due to the lack of affordable, accessible housing in Canada, many people with disabilities are unable to access homes of their own or to visit others’ homes that meet their needs and to remain independent in their own homes and communities. - 9 - 4 The vast majority of new homes don’t work for people with disabilities and aging Canadians, including those that meet the requirements for “barrier-free” in the building code. For example: Entry, bedroom and bathroom doorways aren’t wide enough to go through Raised thresholds at entryways and balconies are barriers and create tripping hazards Bathtubs make showers inaccessible No knee clearance makes sinks inaccessible Counter tops can be too high Taps and handles can be difficult to grasp Heating/cooling controls rely on sight Monochrome colour for floor and walls makes it hard to navigate WHAT’S THE PROBLEM? Nothing that a little foresight can’t solve… - 10 - 5 WHAT Inadequate requirements for accessibility in building codes Numerous standards or certifications Lack of awareness of & empathy for people’s lived experience Lack of awareness of the gap between demand & supply & the scope of opportunity for home builders WHY Lack of understanding of how accessible housing aligns with home builder interests HOW Lack of awareness of how to build more accessibly in a cost-effective way WHAT’S STANDING IN THE WAY? - 11 - The Accelerating Accessibility Coalition (AAC) launched in November 2022 - a first-of-its-kind community of real estate development and accessibility leaders that is working to create an accessible Canada. Its 77 members are encouraging home builders to make physical accessibility a greater priority as they build the millions of new homes needed across Canada in the next decade. 6 RESPONSE - 12 - 7 PURPOSE VISION: That people of all ages & abilities in Canada have access to homes that are free of barriers, to support their ability to participate fully in society MISSION: To support the building of a more accessible Canada by significantly increasing the supply of new homes that are accessible & welcoming to people of all ages and abilities - 13 - 8 Luke Anderson (2022-2025) Executive Director, StopGap Foundation Heela Omarkhail (2022-2023) VP, Social Impact, The Daniels Corporation Heidi Green (2024-2026) Director, Development, RioCan REIT Co-Chairs Membership & Secretariat 77 members to date from real estate, accessibility & civic organizations across 6 provinces ULI (Urban Land Institute) Toronto, a non-profit, serves as the secretariat WHO IS INVOLVED - 14 - 41 REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS Accelerating Accessibility Coalition Jeffrey Kerr, RE/MAX, Jennevieve Virata, Riva Finkelstein, Nevin Dunn- 15 - 28 ACCESSIBILITY ORGANIZATIONS Accelerating Accessibility Coalition Yazmine Laroche - 16 - 8 CIVIC AND EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS Accelerating Accessibility Coalition - 17 - 12 HIGHLIGHTS SO FAR:77 Coalition members 26 tools in Accessibility Toolbox 3 Co-Chairs The Daniels Corporation publishes its Accessibility Designed Program Technical Standards Guide A Tale of Two Homes video: Bridging the Gap to Deliver Accessible Homes for Everyone On ULI Toronto YouTube channel 15 news stories $188,000 raised from government & developers for research, video & education Seneca Inclusive Design class marketing campaign South Korean delegation, Summer 2023 5 committees + 30 members - 18 - 13 HOW WE CAN SUPPORT EACH OTHER https://toronto.uli.org/programs/the- accelerating-accessibility-coalition/ City of Pickering / Accessibility Advisory Committee (PAAC) •Join the Coalition by submitting a statement of support! •Promote the Coalition with Pickering home builders •Contribute to and promote the Accessibility Toolbox •Participate in Coalition activities (webinars, visits to accessible homes) and committees Accelerating Accessibility Coalition •Highlight measures the City and PAAC are taking to encourage housing accessibility •Invite Accessibility Advisory Committee members to participate in future Coalition programs and communications - 19 - Accessibility Review Checklist - Site Plan Accessibility Advisory Committee & City Development The following checklist is designed for use by applicants in preparation of Site Plans and by City Staff when reviewing accessibility issues related to Site Plan Applications. The following checklist is recognized by members of the Accessibility Advisory Committee in accordance with their advisory responsibilities. Owner Contact Information Owner(s) Name:_________________________________________ Company:_______________________________________ Email: Phone Number: Address Project Information Submission Date Project Name Property Address Type of Application New Construction Redevelopment Designer/ Applicant Contact Information Site Plan Designer(s) Name:_________________________________________ Company:_______________________________________ Email: Phone Number: Address - 20 - I hereby declare that the statements made by me in this questionnaire are, to the best of my knowledge and belief, a true and complete representation of the proposed works. Designer's Stamp: Date: _______________________ Signature: ___________________________________ and am responsible for its design. , am the author of the Site Plan for , of (name) I, Designer Statement - 21 - Introduction The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) establishes the goal of an accessible Ontario by 2025. This will be achieved through the implementation of mandatory accessibility standards relating to customer service, transportation, information and communications, employment and the built environment. Both public and private sector organizations are required to implement these standards in phases. This Site Plan Accessibility Review Checklist provides the development community and City staff with a proactive and systematic approach to the review of Site Development Applications to ensure that the built environment represents barrier-free design that implements the goals and objectives of the AODA (2005). The checklist is a reference tool only and should be used in conjunction with other guiding legislation such as the AODA (2005), the 2024 Ontario Building Code (Section 3.8), and/or City Official Plan and Zoning By-law provisions. By asking the Applicant/Owner the questions listed in the Site Plan Accessibility Review Checklist, accessibility can be gauged, evaluated, and integrated into each proposal. The checklist will also: Standardize the review of Site Plan Applications with specific criteria that promotes universal design for new developments; Contribute to providing an equitable, flexible, and intuitive built form; and, Promote the education and awareness to the development community about the importance and potential economic benefit of constructing safe, accessible, and universally-designed developments. IMPORTANT: The requirements under this Site Plan Accessibility Review Checklist apply to only the site and exterior of the building. Accessibility requirements for the interior of the building are set out under Section 3.8 of the 2024 Ontario Building Code titled “Barrier-free Design”, and are not included in this checklist. The Accessibility Checklist has been developed as a tool by the City to comprehensively review Site Plan Applications against relevant legislation & to flag any accessibility related issues, and for Designers to ensure that their designs meet the legislated accessibility requirements. All information is mandatory for completion by the Applicant/Owner and for submission with a Site Plan Application. Using the Site Plan Accessibility Review Checklist - 22 - Y N This section applies to: 1) Surface parking 2) On-street parking (private road) 3) Parking garages and related structures The terms Type A and Type B Parking Spaces have the same meaning as within O. Reg 191/11 Requirements Compliance Comments Access to Parking: Barrier-free 1.5m wide path of travel from entrance to parking area or at least one parking level of a garage. Y N N/A Number of Spaces: Number of accessible spaces meets min requirements of Municipal Traffic & Parking By-law 6604/05. Y N N/A Location: Barrier free parking spaces are located a maximum of 30 m from nearest accessible entrance. Parking space located such that persons do not travel behind parked cars, or across a drive aisle Y N N/A Location: Barrier free parking spaces are evenly distributed throughout the site. N/A Type A spaces (van): Type B spaces: Length: 5.3 m Length 5.3 m Width 3.4 m Width: 2.4 m Y N N/A Markings: Parking space shows pavement markings with International Symbol of Access as per City standard P-812. Y N N/A Side Access Aisle: Provided for all accessible parking spaces. (may be shared by two adjacent accessible parking spaces). Size: Minimum of 1.5 m wide and extend the full length of parking space. Marked: Is clearly marked with high tonal contrast diagonal lines Y N N/A Surface: Firm, stable and slip resistant Running slope: Maximum of 1:50 (2%) Cross slope: Maximum of 1:50 (2%) Y N N/A Vertical Signage: Vertical signage is provided at parking spaces as per City standard P-812. Type A: Signage that identifies the space as “Van Accessible” is provided Y N N/A Directional Signage: Directional signage is provided where location of accessible parking or entrance is not obvious. Y N N/A Above and Beyond – Improves Accessibility Parking Garages: Signage indicates floors with accessible spaces. Y N N/A Parking Garages: A call bell or two-way communication system located near parking spaces reserved for persons who may require assistance. Y N N/A BEST PRACTICE For the purpose of providing parking spaces the following factors should also be considered relative to user convenience: * Protection from weather * Security * Lighting * Maintenance 1. Accessible Parking Spaces BEST PRACTICE The above number of spaces provided are at-minimum only, greater number of spaces are encouraged to provide an inclusive environment. BEST PRACTICE Strong consideration should be given to both proximity to barrier-free entrance with relation to distance of travel and slope of surface - 23 - Y N Y N This section applies to: 1) A designated parallel parking area in front of a business or venue where people can be picked up or dropped off Requirements Compliance Comments Location: Maximum of 30 m from nearest accessible entrance. Y N N/A Side Access Aisle: Minimum 1.5m beside vehicle pull-up space parallel to accessible path of travel. Vehicle pull-up space: Length: 7.4 m x Width: 2.44 m Y N N/A Vertical Clearance: Minimum 3.6 m (min) throughout vehicular pull-up space and passenger loading zone. Y N N/A Curb Ramp: Provided at passenger loading zone. N/A Path Of Travel: Loading zone connects to accessible route and to nearest accessible entrance. Y N N/A Vertical Signage: Loading zone identified with appropriate signage. Width 300mm x Height 600mm Mounted 1.5 m to 2.0 m high at centre Y N N/A This section applies to: 1) Pedestrian routes that serve facility entrances 2) Pedestrian routes that serve as a connection between a site boundary and entrance into the site 3) Public Right-of-Way 4) Ramps and Curb Ramps Where stairs are located on an accessible Exterior route or walkway, an alternative Accessible route is to be provided immediately adjacent to the stairs Requirements Compliance Comments Accessible Route: Minimum one accessible route connecting parking, drop-off zones, streets to accessible entrance. Y N N/A Accessible Route: Minimum one accessible route connecting accessible buildings, elements and facilities on the same site. Y N N/A Path of travel: Minimum 1.8 m wide, with an unobstructed width of 1.1 m. Y N N/A Running Slope: 1:20 (5%) (maximum) (Paths steeper than 1:20 to be designed as a ramp). N/A Cross Slope: 1:20 (2%) (maximum) where surface is concrete or asphalt. 1:10 (10%) in all other cases. Y N N/A Surface: firm, stable and slip resistant, glare free and permanent. Surfaces laid to drain. Y N N/A Rest Area: If paths are less than 1.6 m wide, passing spaces are provided every 30 m along path of travel. Rest area to be min of 1.6 m by 1.6 m. Y N N/A 2. Accessible Passenger Loading Zone 3. Exterior Paths of Travel - 24 - Y N Obstructions: Path is free from obstructions for full width and to a height of 1.98 m Y N N/A Headroom: Where headroom is less than 1.98 m there are guardrails or barriers with leading edge maximum 680 mm above floor. Y N N/A Lighting: All portions of barrier-free path of travel are illuminated Y N N/A Snow Removal: Designated areas for snow storage are away from accessible route. Y N N/A Gratings or Openings: Are (maximum) 13 mm wide in direction of travel. Longest side, if rectangular, is perpendicular to the direction of travel Y N N/A This section applies to: 1) Pedestrian crossings at intersections 2) Parking spaces, passenger loading zones and related access aisles 3) Any other exterior route where there is a grade change. A curb ramp provides a transition where there is a change in level between exterior path of travel and adjacent vehicular route Requirements Compliance Comments Surface: Firm, stable and slip resistant with detectable warning surface and smooth transition to adjacent surface Y N N/A Clear width: 1.5 m (minimum), exclusive of flared sides Y N N/A Running Slope: 1:10 to 1:12 for vertical rise of 75 mm to 200 mm and 1:8 to 1:10 where the vertical rise is less than 75 mm. Y N N/A Cross Slope: 1:50 (2%) (maximum) N/A Tactile Surface Walking Indicators (TWSI): minimum depth of 610mm, at 150 mm to 200 mm from edge of curb Y N N/A Flared Side: 1m wide; with a maximum slope of 1:15 to 1:10 where pedestrians likely to walk across them. Y N N/A Accessible Route: Curb ramps connect with an accessible route. Y N N/A This section applies to: 1) This section applies to ramps provided for exterior environments Ramps are provided when the slope of a path of travel exceeds a gradient of 1:20 (5%) Refer to the Ontario Building Code for all applied requirements for ramps. Requirements Compliance Comments Surface: Firm, stable and slip resistant. Y N N/A Clear Width: Minimum 1.0 m wide between handrails. Y N N/A Running Slope: 1:12 (8.33%) (maximum) Cross Slope: 1:50 (2%) (maximum) Y N N/A Length: 9 m, or less, or provide a landing Y N N/A 4. Curb Ramps 5. Ramps - 25 - Y N Landing: Level areas 1.7 m x 1.7 m are provided at top, bottom, at doors at intermediate level, or where there is directional change. Y N N/A Colour Contrasting Strip: A 50 mm wide colour-contrasted and slip resistant strip equal to the width of the ramp is provided at slope changes. Y N N/A Handrails: Provided a wall or handrail on both sides of the ramp surface. The handrail is continuous and graspable, no less than 1.07m from the ramp surface to top of handrail and extend horizontally 300 mm beyond at top and bottom. Handrails are continuous on U and L shaped ramps. Y N N/A Edge Protection: A ramp has edge protection that is provided with a curb at least 50 mm high on any side of the ramp where no solid enclosure or solid guard is provided, Y N N/A Lighting: All portions of barrier-free path of travel are illuminated Y N N/A This section applies to: 1) Stairs provided for exterior environments Where stairs are located on an accessible exterior route or walkway, an alternative accessible route is to be provided immediately adjacent to the stairs and may include a ramp or other accessible means of negotiating grade change Refer to the Ontario Building Code for all applied requirements for stairs. Requirements Compliance Comments Surface: Firm, stable and slip resistant. Y N N/A Tread: 280 mm to 355 mm deep Riser: Stairs have closed risers, 125 mm to 180 mm high. (Open risers not permitted) Y N N/A Tactile Surface Walking Indicators (TWSI): Detectable warning provided at top of stairs and landings. Warning surface has a visual contrast. N/A Handrail: Provided handrails, 865mm to 1.07m high on both sides, continuous on inside or 300 mm extension and top and bottom. Where a stair is more than 2.2 m wide, one or more intermediate handrails are provided. Y N N/A Lighting: All portions of barrier-free path of travel are illuminated Y N N/A This section applies to: 1) Entrance doors from the exterior of buildings Refer to the Ontario Building Code for all applied requirements for doorways an doors. Requirements Compliance Comments Access: All entrances to a barrier-free storey are barrier-free and connect to a barrier-free path of travel. Every barrier-free entrance is equipped with a power door operator. (Small residential buildings are exempt) Y N N/A 6. Exterior Stairs 7. Building Entrances - 26 - Y N Y N Landing: Provided a level area adjacent to the entrance doorway Y N N/A Entrances at Individual Tenants: An accessible entrance for each tenancy in the building. Y N N/A Clear path of travel: An unobstructed width of 1.1 m barrier-free path of travel beyond the door swing is provided. Y N N/A Connecting Buildings: Walkway or pedestrian bridge between barrier-free storeys in different buildings is accessible N/A This section applies to: 1) Refer to the Ontario Building Code for all applied requirements for doorways and doors. Requirements Compliance Comments Clear Space: Provided clears space of 600 mm beside latch on pull side of door and 300mm on push side. Y N N/A Power Operators: Power operators provided at all barrier-free entrances with controls located not less than 600 mm and not more than 1.5m beyond the door swing where the door opens towards the control. Y N N/A Landing: Provided a level area adjacent to the entrance doorway Y N N/A Gates and Openings: Gates or openings through fences or screens are minimum 950 wide. Y N N/A Turnstiles: An accessible gate or opening is provided where non-accessible turnstiles are utilized. Y N N/A Requirements Compliance Comments Accessible Route: Amenity areas, terraces, patios and gazebos are on an accessible route. Y N N/A Surface: firm, stable and slip resistant with a maximum 2% slope. Y N N/A Accessible Route: Street furniture, waste receptacles, light standards, sighs, planters and mailboxes don’t not impede access route; are cane-detectable; located to one side of route and securely mounted. Y N N/A Designated/ Companion area: a paved space 1.5 m x 1.5 m beside a bench for a person using a wheelchair or scooter. Y N N/A Benches and Seats: Seat height between 450 mm and 500 mm above finished floor Seat depth between 330 mm and 510 mm Back support extending 320 mm (minimum) above seat surface Provide at least one (1) armrest at a height between 220 mm and 300 mm from the seat for additional support N/A See OBC 3.8.3.6. Tables: A minimum of 20 per cent of the tables that are provided are accessible to persons using mobility aids.  top surface is between 730 mm and 865 mm high Y N N/A 8. Gates, Openings and Turnstiles 9. Outdoor Amenity areas / Site Furniture - 27 - Y N Y N  clear knee space of: 760 mm wide (minimum) 480 mm (min) deep by 685 mm high (min);  where toe clearance is required based on table design, ensure toe space is 350 mm (min) high by 230 mm (minimum) deep; Waste/ Recycling Receptacles: operable through a side approach with the opening being a maximum height of 1.2 m. Y N N/A Swimming pool has a sloped entry or a pool lift that allows people with disabilities/ challenges to enter the water independently Y N N/A This section applies to: 1) Elevated platform including, stage areas, speaker podiums, daises and other raised areas. Where stairs are located on an accessible exterior route or walkway, an alternative accessible route is to be provided immediately adjacent to the stairs and may include a ramp or other accessible means of negotiating grade change Refer to the Ontario Building Code for all applied requirements for stairs. Requirements Compliance Comments Accessible Route: Access leading to an elevated platform is on an accessible route. Y N N/A Access: A ramp, elevator an elevating device or a lift is provided to the elevated platform. Y N N/A Control of lift or elevating device: The device is self-operated or a call button is installed for assistance. N/A Platform Size: Platform is sized to fit wheelchairs, scooters and other mobility devices. Y N N/A Tactile walking surface indicators (TWSI): the depth of the tactile indicator is not less than 300 mm and not more than 610 mm from edge of elevated platform or stage, extending full length of the platform or stage and depth of 610 mm (minimum). N/A Surface: firm, stable and slip resistant with a maximum 2% slope. Y N N/A Requirements Compliance Comments Edge Protection: Cane-detectable curbs provided at edges of planting beds and grade changes next to pedestrian walkways. Y N N/A Plants with Thorns or sharp edges: A minimum 915 mm clearance is provided between plantings and accessible paths and seating areas. Y N N/A Plants that drop large seed pods or fruit: Are not planted near or overhang accessible paths or walkways Y N N/A Overhead clearance: Overhanging branches of trees or shrubs over walkways or paths don’t reduce the available headroom at any part of the walkway or path (The path is free from overhead obstructions to a minimum height of 1.98 m). Y N N/A 10. Elevated Platforms or Stages 11. Landscaping and Planting BEST PRACTICE Where multiple benches are provided, consider option of some benches oriented to face each other where possible. This arrangement allows people to see each other, which is beneficial for people with hearing and communication disabilities to facilitate interaction. - 28 - Y N Y N Y Y Y N N N Grating around trees: comply with the standard’s requirements for grating, are slip-resistant and have edge protection at the tree opening. N/A Accessible Planters/Raised Planting Beds: raised 460 mm above the adjacent surface and on an accessible route. Y N N/A Berms and Buffer Plantings: berms, plantings and privacy screens provided to reduce noise levels Y N N/A Permanent Guide wires: not used in areas intended for public use. Y N N/A Requirements Compliance Comments Accessible Route: Entry and exit points are located as part of an adjacent accessible route. There is at least one accessible route within the boundary of the play area, N/A Curb ramp: Provided for access into the play space where there is a level change between accessible route and play space N/A Surface: Firm, stable and slip resistant connections to individual play components with a clear width of 1.5 m (min) N/A Ground-level and elevated play components: There are a number and variety of ground-level play components along an accessible route. There are at least 50% of Elevated play components located on an accessible route and connected by a ramp or transfer system. Y Y N N N/A N/A Inclusive Play spaces: includes accessibility features, such as sensory and active play components, for children and caregivers with various disabilities into the design of outdoor play spaces Y N N/A Ground Surface: Is the play space surface accessible? Specify surface type.  poured-in-place rubber,  accessible turf,  rubber mats and tiles,  bonded and engineered wood fibers  or shredded rubber Does ground surface material meet CSA standards for equipment and layout? Y N N/A Colour and Texture is the ground surface material in a high tonal contrast between a play area and its surroundings? Y N N/A Benches: includes seating and viewing areas for parents or caregivers N/A Are creative features that stimulate the senses provided (Examples include: water and sand features, scent gardens, wind chimes and winding pathways)? If yes, provide a description, including site context and amenities provided adjacent to play space or in the park. Y N N/A Fencing: is the play area enclosed within an ornamental fence with latched gates? Y N N/A Play space equipment: does it meet the accessibility requirements of CAN / CSA Z614-14 (Annex H)? Y N N/A 12. Private Amenities and Outdoor Play Spaces - 29 - Y N Requirements Compliance Comments Light standards locations:  Steps/stairs  Pedestrian entrances  Pedestrian routes  Parking spaces Y N N/A Illumination level: all portions of the barrier-free path of travel are lit to a minimum of 5 lux Y N N/A Accessible Route: Light standards or bollards don’t impede access route; are cane-detectable; located to one side of route and securely mounted Y N N/A Signage: mounted at a convenient height for both wheelchair users and people with vision challenges. Y N N/A Signage colour: include large contrast text, clear, light-coloured lettering on a dark background, or dark characters on a light background. (Most visible colours are white or yellow on a black or dark background, or black lettering on white background) N/A Braille signage: Braille signage included where appropriate Y N N/A This section applies to: 1) Level entry and clear space at entrance area Pedestrian crossings at intersections; 2) Wider doors and accessible routes throughout the entrance level; and 3) A washroom on the same level as the accessible entrance. Visitability refers to a design strategy that aims to provide basic access to a home through three key design elements: Requirements Compliance Comments Accessible Units or Accessible ready dwelling units: Provided at least 15% of units for accessibility Y N N/A Exterior Path of Travel: provided a gentle grade (maximum 1:20 or 5%) from the street, sidewalk, back lane, or the dwelling unit’s parking space leading to an accessible entrance into the dwelling unit. Y N N/A Entrance and Landing Area:  provided a minimum clear area of 1525 mm by 1525 mm at entrance landing; OBC?  ensured there is no step or elevation change at entrance;  provided a no or low profile threshold at entrance; and  ensured that the entry into a visitable unit is through the main entrance to the unit. Where this is not possible, an alternative entrance may be used, including an entrance located at the side, rear or through the garage of the home. Y N N/A 13. Lighting/Information Signage 14. Visitability - 30 - Washroom: Ensured a washroom is located on the main or ground floor level with the following features:  contains a minimum of one sink and one toilet;  entrance door swings outward or is sliding;  ensured clear floor space of 760 mm by 1220 mm is provided, clear of any door swing; and  provided a clear route to the toilet 920 mm wide (minimum). Y N N/A Interior Circulation:  Provided doorways with a clear width of 860 mm (minimum); and  ensured clear passage is provided throughout main floor corridors (on the same level as main entrance), with no elevation changes, with a minimum clear width of 920 mm (1200 mm is preferred) allowing access to all main floor activity areas, including the washroom Y N N/A Recommended Visitability Features a. Doorways with a clear width of 920 mm. b. For doors at entrance and throughout main floor level, hardware such as handles, pulls, latches and locks that are operable with one hand and mounted no higher than 900 mm from finished floor. Operation of door hardware should not require fine manual dexterity, such as grasping, pinching or twisting. Return lever-type door opening hardware is recommended. c. At main entrance, provide electrical rough-in on the hinge side for the option of installing a power door operator in the future. d. Latch-side clearance of 600 mm on the pull side and 300 mm on the push side at entrance and interior doors. e. Door bell / intercom system operating controls mounted at 1200 mm. f. Raised electrical outlets mounted at 455 mm (minimum) to centre line above finished floor level. g. For the main floor washroom: i. provide a minimum of one suitably mounted grab bar and wall reinforcement for future grab bar installation; and ii. provide lever type faucet controls and non-slip flooring. h. For the kitchen: i. provide lever type control at sink; ii. ensure clear floor space of 765 mm by 1200 mm (minimum) in front of each appliance, sink and work counters; and iii. provide a minimum clearance between counters and all opposing cabinets of 1500 mm (minimum). - 31 - Project Information Submission Date Project Name Application Number Property Address Type of Application New Construction Redevelopment Reviewed By Staff Name:________________________________________________ Title/Position:_______________________________________________ Review date:_________________________ Sub-Committee Members: 1. __________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________ Review date: 1. __________________________ 2. __________________________ 3. __________________________ - 32 - 2024 Building Code Technical Bulletins Page 19 of 118 July 2024 Section 3.8. Accessibility Barrier-Free Application (Clause 3.8.1.1.(1)(a)) A change was made to clarify the areas that are exempt from barrier-free design requirements. Entrances (Sentence 3.8.1.2.(1)) A change was made to require all pedestrian entrances into a barrier-free storey of a building to be barrier-free and connect to a barrier-free exterior path of travel. Areas Requiring Barrier-Free Path of Travel (Article 3.8.2.1.) A change was made to clarity the floor areas that are required to have a barrier-free path of travel. Barrier-Free Path of Travel to Building Entrances, Exterior Passenger Loading Zones and Access to Parking Areas (Article 3.8.2.2.) A change was made to require a direct barrier-free path of travel between a barrier-free building entrance to, a designated barrier-free parking area (where it is provided), to an exterior passenger loading zone (where it is provided), and to a public thoroughfare. Accessibility Signs (Article 3.8.3.1.) A change was made to expend the locations where signs providing visual information are required. This new change will require these signs to be installed to indicate the location of barrier-free entrances, ramps, exterior passenger loading zones, barrier-free washrooms and showers, barrier-free elevators, barrier-free parking spaces and to assistive listening systems or adaptive technologies. A change was made to require signs to include the international symbol of access or the international symbol of access for hearing loss and appropriate graphical or textural information. A change was made to require signs, where tactile information signs are required, to have braille and tactile characters in accordance with the CSA B651 standard “Accessible design for the built environment” be installed in specific locations. Exterior Walks (Sentence 3.8.3.2.(1)) A change was made to require exterior walks that are part of a barrier-free path of travel to have at least a 1600 mm wide surface of a different texture to that surrounding it. - 33 - 2024 Building Code Technical Bulletins Page 20 of 118 July 2024 Doorways and Doors (Sentences 3.8.3.3.(1), (4.1) and (5)) A change was made to every doorway located in a barrier-free path of travel to have a clear width of at least 850 mm. This change will be consistent throughout Part 3 of the Code. A change was made to clarify that every door that provides a barrier-free path of travel through a barrier-free entrance, including a vestibule, shall be equipped with a power door operator regardless of the building occupancy type. A change was made that doors equipped with a self-closing device shall be equipped with a power door operator in locations where the doors are located in a barrier-free path of travel between the entrance of the building and the entrance doors to suites or rooms served by a public corridor or a corridor used by the public. Ramps (Article 3.8.3.4.) A change was made to require ramps that are located in a barrier-free path of travel to have a minimum width of at least 1000 mm between handrails. A change was made to also require ramps that are located in a barrier-free path of travel to also have a level area of at least 1700 mm by 1700 mm at the top and bottom of the ramp. Passenger Elevating Devices (Article 3.8.3.5.) A change was made to require passenger elevating devices that are located in a barrier-free path of travel, to have specific clear floor space and clear width entry doors and gates measurements. Assistive Listening Systems (Article 3.8.3.7.) A change was made to require at least one service counter to be equipped with an assistive listening system in each location where services are provided to the public at service counters in buildings of assembly occupancy. Showers and Bathtubs (Article 3.8.3.13.) A change was made to require at each location where a showering facility is provided for the customers or as part of a common-use area for employees, to have at least one universal dressing and shower room. - 34 - 2024 Building Code Technical Bulletins Page 21 of 118 July 2024 Service Counters (Article 3.8.3.14.) A change was made to require, where service counters are provided, at least one section of the service counter to be barrier-free and meet specific dimensions. Water-Bottle Filling Stations (Article 3.8.3.16A.) A change was made to require at least one water bottle filling station (where they are provided) to be equipped with controls that activate automatically and should be located along the barrier-free path of travel. Section 3.13. Rapid Transit Stations Some construction requirements have been restructured to provide more clarity. Requirements for Stations (Article 3.13.2.1.) Clarification is provided that interconnected floor spaces are permitted in rapid transit stations, and that stairs, escalators and elevators may be located in these spaces. Access to Adjacent Building (Article 3.13.3.6.) Clarification is provided that vestibule pressurization (in compliance with Measure N of Supplementary Standard SB-4) is required for connection between rapid transit stations and other buildings. Guards for Rapid Transit Stations (Article 3.13.3.8.) New Article is introduced to clarify that guards are not required along the guideway (track) side of train platform. Width of Means of Egress (Article 3.13.4.5.) New minimum clear width is introduced for fare collection equipment providing means of egress from public areas in stations. Section 3.13. Signs Sign Standards (3.15.4.1.) One of the three testing standards required for plastic materials used in the construction of sign faces, withdrawn standard ASTM D568, “Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning Flexible Plastics in a Vertical Position” has been replaced by ASTM D3801, “Standard Test Method for Measuring Comparative Burning Characteristics of Solid Plastics in a Vertical Position”. - 35 - CHANGES TO PART 3 IN THE 2024 OBC - 36 - All pedestrian entrances must be barrier free Previously a portion of entrances required barrier free access C H A P T E R 4 : AC C E S S I B I L I T Y 2024 OBC Code article 2012 OBC Code article 3.8.1.2.-3.8.2.2. 3.8.1.2.-3.8.2.2. A direct, barrier-free path must connect a barrier-free entrance to a public thoroughfare. Previously just a loading zone and a barrier free parking area BARRIER FREE PATH OF TRAVEL - 37 - C H A P T E R 4 : AC C E S S I B I L I T Y 2024 OBC Code article 2012 OBC Code article3.8.2.1.(3)(l and m)N/A BARRIER FREE PATH OF TRAVEL The floor above or below the entrance level in buildings with a maximum of 2 storeys, unless specific conditions apply, such as the presence of elevators, large assembly areas, or floor areas over 600 sq m. Exceptions Not required in parking levels without accessible spaces Barrier free path of travel required Barrier free path of travel not required - 38 - Sign Type New Location/standard Signs providing visualinformation barrier-free washrooms, showers,elevators, parking spaces, assistivelistening systems/adaptivetechnologies Directions to barrier freewashrooms Washrooms on barrier free floorareas that are not barrier free Visual and tactileinformation Signs installed at or near doors Tactile information Latch side, 1500mm abovefinished floor, sign within 300mmof door edge, CSA B651 Visual information signsrequired by 3.4.5., 3.4.6.,barrier free signs Clauses 4.5.2.-4.5.4. of CSA B651 SIGNS C H A P T E R 4 : AC C E S S I B I L I T Y 2024 OBC Code article 2012 OBC Code article 3.8.3.1. 3.8.3.1. - 39 - ELEVATING DEVICES C H A P T E R 4 : AC C E S S I B I L I T Y 2024 OBC Code article 2012 OBC Code article 3.8.3.5.3.8.3.5. Previously only referenced CSA B355. Now, CSA B355 is applicable plus the following provisions: Have a minimum clear floor space of 1,500 mm by 1,000 mm. Feature entry doors or gates with: A clear width of at least 850 mm if on the short side. A clear width of at least 1,000 mm if on the long side. - 40 - C H A P T E R 4 : AC C E S S I B I L I T Y 2024 OBC Code article 2012 OBC Code article 3.8.3.13. At public or employee shower facilities, at least one universal dressing and shower room must be available. 2024 OBC Code article 2012 OBC Code article 3.8.3.14.3.8.3.7. Service counters barrier free section required NEW BARRIER FREE LOCATIONS 2024 OBC Code article 2012 OBC Code article 3.8.3.16A.N/A Water bottle filling stations must be barrier free Doors with self-closing devices must have power door operators if they are in a barrier-free path of travel. 2024 OBC Code article 2012 OBC Code article 3.8.3.14.3.8.3.7. N/A N/A N/A - 41 - pickering.ca Redman House Restoration Project 3550 Greenwood Community Dr. Presentation for the Accessibility Committee March 19th, 2025 - 42 - pickering.capickering.ca 4 3 2 1 Agenda Introduction and Project Scope Proposed Plan vs Initial Plan Accessible Ramp - 43 - pickering.ca Redman House includes heritage construction dating back to the 1840s and was expanded in 2004. •Restoration of various structural and architectural elements of the building required to maintain a heritage asset. •This includes selective repairs to the cladding, replacing existing roof and refreshing the porch. •Interior modifications converting interior rooms to usable City office space. •Electrical and Mechanical upgrades, new windows to comply for GICB Grant funding. •Removal of existing exterior ramp and installing a new code compliant barrier-free access ramp. Introduction and Project Scope - 44 - pickering.ca Initial Design Plan Second Floor PlanGround Floor Plan - 45 - pickering.ca Proposed Plan Ground Floor Plan Second Floor Plan - 46 - pickering.ca Accessible Ramp – Existing - 47 - pickering.ca Accessible Ramp Plan - 48 - pickering.ca Accessible Ramp - 49 - pickering.ca Name: Sharon Ahimaz Title: Coordinator Department: Operations 905.420.4660 ext. 3260 sahimaz@pickering.ca - 50 - Memo To: Mayor Ashe May 26, 2025 Members of Council From: Timothy Higgins Accessibility Coordinator Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Division Head, Public Affairs & Corporate Communications Subject: Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) 2024 Year End Report and 2025 Proposed Work Plan File: X-XXXX-XXX-XX The Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) is pleased to submit, for Council’s information, its 2024 Year End Report and 2025 Proposed Work Plan. 2024 Year End Report In 2024, nine AAC meetings were held. The Committee continued to contribute to the goals of Pickering’s Five-Year Accessibility Plan for 2021-2025 in the following ways: A.AAC Membership, Training and Meetings Committee – Throughout 2024, the AAC was comprised of ten Council-appointed Committee members, two non-voting elected Councilors, and an Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade (APBOT) non-voting representative. The AAC approved the Committee’s 2024 schedule of hybrid meetings allowing attendance both virtually and in-person. Liaison - The role of Accessibility Coordinator, the AAC’s Staff Liaison, was moved to the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer and the function of Accessibility reassigned to the purview of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). EDI - The Manager, People & Culture and the Senior Advisor, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion provided an update to the AAC regarding the City’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy and spoke to: •key learnings and themes uncovered through community consultations; •the vision, mission, and priority areas of focus for the City’s EDI strategy; and, next steps in the EDI Strategy process. Training -The Staff Liaison shared learning materials, and provided orientation and job-specific accessibility training to AAC Members relating to: - 51 - May 26, 2025 Accessibility Advisory Committee Page 2 of 9 • an accessibility overview of the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and the Ontario Building Code; • AccessForward, a provincial Accessibility training platform • Pickering’s 5 Year Accessibility Plan 2021-2025; • policies available on the Accessible Pickering Website including: o Accessibility Policy [ADM 090]; o Accessibility Standards for Customer Service [ADM 090 001]; and, o Hiring Policy [HUR 040]; • AODA reviews by David Onley and Rich Donovan; and, • federal government accessibility standards. Conferences - The Staff Liaison provided the Committee with a brief summary of the Ontario Network of Accessibility Professionals (ONAP) Conference, hosted by York Region in May, 2024 during National Accessibility Awareness Week. This Conference addressed, among other important accessibility matters, the topic of municipalities advocating effectively with developers to encourage building a greater number of accessible homes and increasing accessible residential accommodation options available to new home buyers. Awards - Former AAC Member M. Thorpe Ross received a 2024 Regional Accessibility Award recognizing her long service and valuable contributions to Pickering accessibility such as with respect to playground renovations and the inclusiveness of the City’s aquatics programs. B. Awareness Activities AODA Review - The AAC discussed the Independent 4th Review of the AODA authored by Rich Donovan dated June 5, 2023, and its findings. Mr. Donovan reported that the Province of Ontario is failing to achieve its accessibility commitments for 2025 and declared an “accessibility crisis”. The AAC endorsed the Summary of Recommendations outlined in the Independent 4th AODA Review and resolved that Pickering City Council: • endorse the Independent 4th AODA Review recommendations; • recognize the accessibility crisis in the Province of Ontario; and, • forward a resolution of Council to the Premier of Ontario and other applicable parties. Canada Day (evening) - The Manager, Cultural Services provided the AAC with an overview of the Canada Day event proposed site plan. She outlined a review of the event in prior years and proposed plans for 2024, highlighting increased efforts to make the event more accessible and welcoming. The AAC Provided input on the Canada Day evening event, specifically on a new proposed plan to improve accessibility and inclusion considerations and to make the event more welcoming. Canada Day (daytime) - The AAC delivered a “Tranquility Tent” exhibit at Pickering’s 2024 Canada Day celebrations, to offer cool, shaded, relaxing space for guests to unwind given rising mental health, economic anxiety, and social isolation issues. Pickering’s accessibility partner, the Pickering Football Club, provided inclusive sport/recreation activities. Website - The Supervisor, Public Affairs & Corporate Communications provided a presentation to the AAC to introduce the City of Pickering’s Website Redesign Project, a project that was supported by the City’s Digital Strategy. Informed by advice from the AAC, the City refreshed - 52 - May 26, 2025 Accessibility Advisory Committee Page 3 of 9 Pickering.ca website to improve the user experience and enhance the accessibility of online services for people of all abilities. Website - City Development staff informed the AAC that all documents prepared by City Development that are being made available to the public through the website are AODA- compliant. Best Practices - The AAC has continued to monitor local, provincial, national, and international emerging accessibility legislation, regulations, policies, best practices, products and services and has considered adaptations for use in the City of Pickering. For example, the Committee monitored recent accessibility standards developed by the Canadian federal government and kept informed about accessibility opportunities related to artificial intelligence (AI) adaptive technology advances. Grants & Awards - AAC continued to monitor and support potential submissions for municipal, regional, and provincial grants and awards to profile Pickering’s accessibility investments and achievements. For example, The Accessibility Advisory Committee endorsed a letter of support to accompany the City’s submission for grant funding for playground replacement at seven Pickering community parks with new, accessible playgrounds. C. Plans, Policies, Standards, and Implementation Reports - The 2023 Year End Report and 2024 Proposed Work Plan, having been endorsed by the AAC, and the Accessibility Core Staff Team (ACST) were approved in May 2024 by City Council and posted to pickering.ca. Playgrounds – The Manager, Landscape & Parks Development provided periodic updates to the AAC regarding the City’s efforts to refurbish City playgrounds and enhance their accessibility. Through the Accessible Playground Reconstruction Project which focused on inclusive play, Pickering updated nine of its parks with universally designed playground features to help enhanced inclusive spaces, and has extensively reconstructed four playgrounds in a way that profiles accessibility best practices. These upgrades were made to Progress Frenchman’s Bay East Park, Forestbrook Park, Southcott Park, and St. Mary Park. Transit - The AAC discussed service changes implemented by Durham Region Transit (DRT) on January 1, 2024, including the standardization of 800-meter distances between bus stops and the reduction of buses serving Pickering. Due to a lack of community consultation by DRT, the City received numerous complaints about this matter suggesting that DRT’s service changes had resulted in heightened barriers to elderly and disabled transit users. The AAC resolved that the service changes implemented by Durham Region Transit contravened the OHRC and the AODA and requested that Pickering Council reach out to the Region to request a reversal of service changes and further consultation with Pickering residents, especially those with disabilities. DRT subsequently committed to reviewing its service changes and follow-on discussions at a Durham Region Transit (DRT) Executive Committee meeting, as well as at a March 21, 2024 Town Hall on Transit were well attended by community advocates. - 53 - May 26, 2025 Page 4 of 9 Accessibility Advisory Committee Taxis – In light of public concerns regarding inadequate taxi services in Pickering and across Durham Region, the City of Pickering collaborated in an informative Region-wide survey of accessible taxi services. Lighting – The AAC advised Council of accessibility, safety and security concerns regarding exterior lighting at City Hall and the Pickering Public Library. Council endorsed an exterior lighting study of the City Centre and budget has been identified to obtain consulting services. Environment – City staff shared his lived experience with an environmental sensitivity to sound with the Committee, and discussed how a loud alarm system could be detrimental rather than helpful for someone who is neurodivergent. The staff member noted that this environmental issue was unfamiliar to many and pointed out that conventional alarms that meet Building Code Standards may not always effectively alert people who are neurodivergent. Other Updates - Updates were also provided to the AAC regarding the Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park project and the use of Pickering’s Let’s Talk platform to consult residents. In 2024, the AAC continuously monitored: • walkway reconstructions, sidewalk retrofits, new multi-use paths, installation of tactile plates at intersections, curb cuts, snow clearing, traffic light timing, parks, playgrounds, special event accessible parking, etc. For example, an AAC Member presented photos to the Committee highlighting examples of accessibility barriers in Valley View Park/City Hall area. The photos profiled a storm drain in disrepair, with cracks in the sidewalk; and, an old gate piece installation, protruding in the middle of a walkway. Consequently, a walkabout by several key City staff was arranged to confirm accessibility pathway and lighting deficiencies, and take timely remedial actions; • progress with respect to Pickering’s Five-Year Accessibility Plan for 2021-2025; • progress on implementing recommendations from the LEAD partnership initiative; • the City’s steps to ensure website accessibility commensurate with WCAG 2.0 Level AA AODA Information and Communication Standards; and, • the City’s staff and volunteer training process related to accessibility D. Consultation & Collaboration Accessible Housing - In 2024, AAC continued to review accessible housing issues raised by Pickering residents since new housing is often being designed and built without accessibility sufficiently in mind, while aging Pickering residents are growing increasingly uncomfortable in their homes. The AAC considered how best to incent builders to plan developments with accessibility at the forefront of their designs. The AAC also considered the effectiveness of Pickering’s site plan review process and concluded that addressing accessibility earlier in the application process would be a valuable enhancement. - 54 - May 26, 2025 Page 5 of 9 Accessibility Advisory Committee As a consequence, the AAC struck a Sub-Committee on March 20, 2024 and appointed C. Rudberg-Chin, B. Ferguson, and K. Sullivan as its members. This Sub-Committee, in collaboration with the Planning Division of the City Development Department is exploring potential partnerships, policies, procedures and accessibility standards that will incent and guide the inclusion of accessible design in City residential development projects. AAC representatives also met with the Manager, Sustainability & Strategic Environmental Initiatives, to learn how the City engaged the building community in the creation of the Integrated Sustainability Design Standards (ISDS) and the Sustainability Series Workshop. The Sub-Committee aims to develop an accessibility-focused site plan checklist, a potential accessibility orientation symposium for developers, and is exploring collaborations with like- minded advocacy groups such as the Accelerating Accessibility Coalition. This work is ongoing. Durham Abilities Centre – A collaboration of the City of Pickering and LEAD (Leading Equitable and Accessible Delivery) was initiated in 2023 and a series of improvement planning consultation workshops were held in the spring of 2023, culminating in a comprehensive 2024 report to the City. The LEAD report identified multiple opportunities to improve inclusion and accessibility at all organizational levels, and to enhance Pickering’s accessibility programs, policies, processes, and services. Follow-up actions are included in the AAC’s 2024 and 2025 annual work plans and longer-term recommendations will be carried forward to the new 2026-2030 Accessibility Five Year Plan. The LEAD Canada program is offered through the Durham Abilities Centre and is funded and endorsed by the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility (MSAA). LEAD is a methodology to help governments, public and private sector organizations collaboratively define and embed inclusion and accessibility into strategic planning, daily operations, program environments, and organizational culture. The LEAD process helps organizations to identify opportunities to improve and enhance inclusion and accessibility at all organizational levels. Workplace Mental Health – The Pickering Mental Wellness Committee hosted a range of initiatives to promote mental health and well-being in the workplace. Mental Health First Aid training was made available to City staff. Events included Facial and Fascia Stretch Therapy, mindfulness and healthy eating workshops, volleyball, pickleball, a Learn to Skate workshop, Improv in the Park, and visits from Therapeutic Paws of Canada. Community Mental Health – As previously discussed, the AAC delivered a third annual “Tranquility Tent” exhibit at Pickering’s 2024 Canada Day celebrations, to offer cool, shaded, relaxing space for City residents and guests to unwind in response to the pandemic’s tragic impact on mental health, anxiety, and social isolation. DRPS Children’s Games – Pickering supported the 40th Annual Durham Regional Police Children’s Games for approximately 80 disabled youth aged 5 to 18 on November 10, 2024 held at Durham College. Pickering has partnered annually with DRPS, Grandview Children’s Centre, and other community organizations since 1985 on this event. DRPS presented a plaque to the City to honour and celebrate the Pickering’s 40th consecutive year of partnership. - 55 - May 26, 2025 Page 6 of 9 Accessibility Advisory Committee Business - Through its APBOT representative, the AAC regularly exchanged accessibility information and collaborated with Durham Region businesses. Through the Committee’s Staff Liaison, the AAC was kept apprised of accessibility partner news, opportunities and events, including from: • Pickering’s Accessibility Core Staff Team (ACST); • Pickering’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Team; • Pickering’s Age Friendly Team; • Pickering’s Mental Wellness Committee; • Durham Region’s network of Accessibility Coordinators; • the Ontario Network of Accessibility Professionals (ONAP); • the Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility (MSAA); and, • Accessibility Standards Canada. E. Site Plan Reviews Site Plan Review for Municipal Developments - For new City buildings and parks, and renovations, AAC reviewed plans helping to ensure barrier-free accessibility. For example, the AAC provided advice to the Pickering Museum Village Log House and Log Barn Restoration project. The project included the replacement of the barrier-free access ramp to the log barn, addition of interior glass barrier-free doors, and the leveling of the building floor space. Other 2024 plans reviewed by the AAC included the Beachfront Park revitalization, Seaton Recreation Complex & Library, and the renovation of Council Chambers. Site Plan Review for Private Sector Developments - The AAC continued to work in collaboration with City planning staff through an ongoing site plan application review process. As required by the AODA, the AAC reviewed and provided accessibility advice with respect to the following site plan applications in 2024: • S14/23, DDSB elementary school & childcare centre at 1100 Azelea Ave., Seaton; • S15/23, Suncor Energy Inc. Petro Canada gas station at 1800 Brock Rd.; • S07/88 (R23), manufacturing and warehouse addition at 125 Squires Beach Rd.; • S13/23, hotel with access to Pickering Town Centre at 1355 Kingston Rd.; • S09/08(R24-1), NIVLOG Investments Ltd., 1635 Bayly St. – Day Care; • S09/08(R24-2) – JMPM Holdings Ltd. at 1635 Bayly St., Bldg “E” – Warehouse/Office Building; • S01/23 #2, Pickering Valley Developments Limited at1515 Pickering Parkway; • A 08/22, SP-2022-03 & CP-2022-04 at 2660, 2670 and 2680 Brock Rd.; • S08/98(R24), WO MV Realty Inc. at 1220-1280 Squires Beach Rd.; and, • Watson’s Glenn Golfclub house at 7th Concession and Lakeridge. - 56 - May 26, 2025 Page 7 of 9 Accessibility Advisory Committee 2025 Proposed Work Plan The AAC is pleased to present its 2025 Proposed Work Plan. The Plan, which outlines concrete actions the AAC will undertake to improve accessibility, includes, but is not limited to: F. 2025 Accessibility Priorities Vision: The City of Pickering’s long-term vision is to ensure that Pickering is a caring and responsive community known for its commitment to equity, inclusion, and accessibility as well as its related accessibility achievements. With the support of Members of Council, management, staff, the AAC, volunteers and community partners, barrier removal will continue to be a priority in Pickering. Accessibility is everyone’s responsibility and will be incorporated by design into the work of all City Departments. Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP) - Pickering’s 2021-2025 Five-Year Accessibility Plan sets out initiatives to meet Pickering’s commitment to an inclusive community where all residents and visitors have access to City services, programs and facilities in an integrated manner that promotes dignity and independence. The AAC will continue to comply with Ontario's accessibility standards. Further, the City is committed to going beyond legislated minimum requirements, where feasible, to ensure that barriers to accessibility are identified and removed. Based on Pickering’s 2021-2025 Five-Year Accessibility Plan, and informed by best practices, Pickering’s areas of priority in 2025 will include: • mental and physical wellness, particularly through recreation and sports • accessible and affordable housing options • community employment opportunities for people with disabilities • accessible parks, playgrounds, pedestrian and cyclist corridors, sidewalks, and trails • accessibility partnerships and collaboration • increasing support for service and support animals • website navigation and content accessibility • facilities signage and navigation • leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) advances for accessibility • accessible transportation LEAD - The City’s accessibility journey will also be informed by outstanding recommendations from the Abilities Centre LEAD Project, identifying potential accessibility enhancements in the following areas: • Leadership; • Governance & Structure; • Strategy; • Financial Management; • Supplier-Partnership Management; • People Resources; • Program & Service Delivery; - 57 - May 26, 2025 Page 8 of 9 Accessibility Advisory Committee • Communications and Marketing; and, • Facility & Technology Support. MYAP Renewal – The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Multi-Year Accessibility Plan is a public-facing roadmap for meeting obligations under the AODA and preventing and removing barriers to accessibility across the organization. As prescribed by the AODA, the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP) must be updated every five years and posted publicly on the organization’s website. A new Pickering MYAP will be developed, through public consultation, to take effect from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030. 2025 AODA Compliance Report - As prescribed by the AODA, municipalities must report on AODA compliance to the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility every two years. Pickering will need to submit a compliance report addressing both the City of Pickering and the Pickering Public Library by December 2025. G. Awareness Activities Canada Day - The AAC will host a fourth annual “Tranquility Tent” exhibit at Pickering’s Canada Day daytime celebrations, to offer a cool, shaded, relaxing space for people to unwind. In 2025, the AAC will continue to: • monitor local, provincial, national, and international accessibility legislation, regulations, policies, best practices, products, services, and networking opportunities. • foster/promote/support submissions for municipal, regional, and provincial awards and grants to profile Pickering’s accessibility investments and achievements. H. Plans, Policies, Standards, and Implementation In 2025, the AAC will continue to monitor: • progress on and completion of Pickering’s Five-Year Accessibility Plan for 2021-2025; • progress on implementing recommendations from the LEAD partnership initiative; • the City’s steps to ensure website accessibility commensurate with WCAG 2.0 Level AA AODA Information and Communication Standards; • walkway reconstructions, sidewalk retrofits, new multi-use paths, installation of tactile plates at intersections, curb cuts, traffic light timing, parks, playgrounds, special event accessible parking, etc.; and, • the City’s staff and volunteer training process related to accessibility. I. Consultation & Collaboration Accessible Housing – In 2025, the AAC Sub-Committee will continue its work to complete and pilot an accessibility-focused site plan checklist, a potential accessibility orientation symposium for developers in Durham Region, and is reaching out to exploring possible collaborations with like- - 58 - May 26, 2025 Page 9 of 9 Accessibility Advisory Committee minded advocacy groups such as the Accelerating Accessibility Coalition with a view to leveraging the Coalition’s substantial and established advocacy networks and resources. Pathways2Employment – Following on from Pickering’s successful partnership with the Durham Abilities Centre LEAD Program (discussed above), and in light of pervasive employment barriers encountered by Canadians living with disabilities, Pickering partnered once more in 2025 with the Abilities Centre for its Pathways2Employment program to offer meaningful,150-hour job placement opportunities for 2 Durham youth with disabilities. J.Site Plan Reviews The AAC will continue to work in collaboration with City planning staff through an ongoing site plan application review process. In 2025, to the date of writing, the AAC has reviewed and provided accessibility advice with respect to the following private sector site plan applications: •S06/24, Ansar Medical Services Inc., at 2177 & 2185 Brock Rd.; •S06/88 (R24), 1900 Dixie Road - Garden Centre; and, •S05/98 (R24), Amendment #1, Pickering Islamic Centre at 2065 & 2071 Brock Rd. Submitted on behalf of the Pickering AAC Members: •Maurice Brenner, Regional Councillor •Dave Currie •Saima Fatima •Brian Ferguson •Katherine Hale •Ayesha Khan •Mara Nagy, City Councillor •Carla Rudberg-Chin •Dylan Schick •Michael Shackleton •Sam Snyders •Kevin Sullivan •Aaron Topper, Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade Representative TH:th - 59 - Page 1 of 4 2025 Accessibility Compliance ReportMinistry for Seniors and Accessibility Organization category Designated Public Sector Number of employees range 50+ Filing organization legal name City of Pickering Filing organization business number (BN9)108078593 Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory. B. Understand your accessibility requirements Before you begin your report, you can learn about your accessibility requirements at ontario.ca/accessibility Additional accessibility requirements apply if you are: • a library board • a producer of education material (e.g. textbooks) • an education institution (e.g. school board, college, university or school) • a municipality If you are a municipality submitting this report, and submitting on behalf of local boards, please indicate which boards below. Pickering Library Board C. Accessibility compliance report certification Section 15 of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 requires that accessibility reports include a statement certifying that all the required information has been provided and is accurate, signed by a person with authority to bind the organization(s). Note: It is an offence under the Act to provide false or misleading information in an accessibility report filed under the AODA. The certifier may designate a primary contact for the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility to contact the organization(s); otherwise the certifier will be the main contact. Certifier: Someone who can legally bind the organization(s). Primary Contact: The person who will be the main contact for accessibility issues. Acknowledgement I certify that all the information is accurate and I have the authority to bind the organization *✔ Certification date (yyyy-mm-dd) *2025-03-03 Certifier information Last name * Carpino First name * Marisa Position title * Other Position title other * Chief Administrative Officer Business phone number * 905-420-4660 Extension 4648 Check here if TTY - 60 - Page 2 of 4 Email * mcarpino@pickering.ca Alternate phone number Extension Fax number Primary contact for the organization(s) Check if the primary contact is same as the certifier✔ Last name * Carpino First name * Marisa Position title * Other Position title other * Chief Administrative Officer Business phone number * 905-420-4660 Extension 4648 Check here if TTY Email * mcarpino@pickering.ca Alternate phone number Extension Fax number D. Accessibility compliance report questions Instructions Please answer each of the following compliance questions. Use the Comments box if you wish to comment on any response. If you need help with a specific question, click the help links which will open in a new browser window. Use the link on the left to view the relevant AODA regulations and the link on the right to view relevant accessibility information resources. General 1. Is your organization in compliance with all applicable requirements of the General Section? *Yes No Read O. Reg. 191/11, Part I: General Learn more about your requirements for question 1 Use this self-assessment tool to identify which requirements apply to your organization under the General Requirements Comments for question 1 Include any additional information or explanation to accompany your yes/no answer to the question. Information and communications 2. Is your organization in compliance with all applicable requirements of the Information and Communications Standards? *Yes No Read O. Reg. 191/11, Part II: Information and communications standards Learn more about your requirements for question 2 Use this self-assessment tool to identify which requirements apply to your organization under the Information and Communications Standards Comments for question 2 Include any additional information or explanation to accompany your yes/no answer to the question. - 61 - Page 3 of 4 Employment 3. Is your organization in compliance with all applicable requirements of the Employment Standards? * Yes No Read O. Reg. 191/11, Part III: Employment Standards Learn more about your requirements for question 3 Use this self-assessment tool to identify which requirements apply to your organization under the Employment Standards Comments for question 3 Include any additional information or explanation to accompany your yes/no answer to the question. Transportation 4. Is your organization in compliance with all applicable requirements of the Transportation Standards? * Yes No Read O. Reg. 191/11, Part IV: Transportation standards Learn more about your requirements for question 4 The Transportation Standards Reference Guide provides information about accessibility requirements from the Transportation Standards Comments for question 4 Include any additional information or explanation to accompany your yes/no answer to the question. Design of public spaces 5. Is your organization in compliance with all applicable requirements of the Design of Public Spaces Standards? * Yes No Read O. Reg. 191/11 Part IV.1: Design of public spaces standards Learn more about your requirements for question 5 The DOPS Reference Guide provides an overview of the scope, applicability and specific requirements of DOPS Comments for question 5 Include any additional information or explanation to accompany your yes/no answer to the question. - 62 - Page 4 of 4 Customer Service 6. Is your organization in compliance with all applicable requirements of the Customer Service Standards? * Yes No Read O. Reg. 191/11 Part IV.2: Customer Service standards Learn more about your requirements for question 6 Use this self-assessment tool to identify which requirements apply to your organization under the Customer Service Standards Comments for question 6 Include any additional information or explanation to accompany your yes/no answer to the question. - 63 - 1 Canada Day Planning Tranquility Tent Dear Members of the Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee and friends I would like to consult with the AAC at next Wednesday’s meeting about programming ideas, and interest in participation, for this year’s Tranquility Tent at the Esplanade Park on Canada Day. The Tranquility Tent is area where event attendees can take a break from the business of the Canada Day festivities and enjoy a quiet, calm area. The AAC delivered a Tranquility Tent exhibit at Pickering’s 2024 and prior Canada Day celebrations, to offer cool, shaded, relaxing space for guests to unwind given rising mental health, economic anxiety, and social isolation issues. Our 20ft. x 20ft. walled tent, and comfortable summer furniture provides a relaxing sitting area, and serene (TVO) films to watch. Partners and swag vary each year; for example. Pickering’s accessibility partner, the Pickering Football Club, provided inclusive sport/recreation activities.in 2024. Here are a few initial thoughts to spark up our 2025 offering … •The mental-health theme of mitigating anxiety and stress at the “Tranquility Tent” will continue to be timely since mental health concerns are skyrocketing. •We can expand the EDI content and profile our new EDI staff. •Our summertime garden furniture will be important once again to establish a relaxed feel at the tent. •Projection of TVO's Tripping Series has been well-received in prior years. A laptop, projector and screen from IT and a remote Wi-Fi device from the Library will once again be needed. •The “Canadian flag bags” we have given away at prior events will likely be very much in style this year. •We can survey the community to inform the renewal of Pickering’s 5-Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP) required for 2026-2030. •We can use the Canada Day event to profile Pickering’s new participation in the Sunflower program (see attached). •I will encourage AAC members to attend the event for 1 – 2 hours each to meet the public during the day and promote the MYAP online survey. •Pickering’s Volunteers were very helpful for set-up, take-down, and allowing breaks for the exhibitors. •Partners (TBD) have been very helpful in the past: o Seniors’ residences o The Pickering Football Club o Community advocacy groups such as for Autism etc. - 64 - 2 • I would like to feature recreation and sport - stress management, and all-abilities recreation – topics, with appropriate partners. Looking forward to your additional creative ideas … Many thanks, and … Best Regards Tim - 65 - Item No. Mtg Date Agenda Topic Action Expected Date Status / Notes 2411-5.2 November 20, 2024 Item 5.2 Accessibility Advisory Committee Member Training D. Schick to be sent training material and access to the City's 5 Year Accessibility Plan. 2406-5.5 June 19, 2024 Item 5.5 Design of Public Spaces Standards Development Committee Recommendations AAC Members encouraged to participate in the Design of Public Spaces Standards Development Committee's consultation at the following link: Consultation: Improving accessible built environment standards | ontario.ca 2406-7 June 19, 2024 Item 7. Other Business K. Sullivan requested follow-up information on the additional accessible parking standards that were planned for implementation in the City's Zoning By-law, including accessible angled parking standards, as raised at the April 17, 2024, AAC Meeting T. Higgins to follow up 2409-3 September 16, 2024 Item 3 Approval of Minutes T. Higgins to provide an update on additional accessible parkingstandards. 2409-5.1 September 16, 2024 Item 5.1 Site Plan Reviews T. Higgins and I. Janton to coordinate an invitation to the Developers to attend a future AAC meeting. 2409-5.2 September 16, 2024 Item 5.2 Sub-Committee Update T. Higgins to reach out to contacts at the Coalition, the City of Vaughan, and Daniels Corporation to coordinate further discussions. Ongoing 2409-5.3 September 16, 2024 Item 5.3 Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) Member Training 1.T. Higgins to provide information pertaining to Accessibility training provided to Council. 2. AAC Members to complete Access Forward training modules 3. T. Higgins to provide Standard Operating - 66 - Item No. Mtg Date Agenda Topic Action Expected Date Status / Notes Procedures to Committee Members 2409-5.4 September 16, 2024 Item 5.4 Electronic Monitoring Systems to Manage Accessible Parking T. Higgins to provide R. MacKay with Electronic Monitoring Systems information. 2410-5.1 October 16, 2024 Item 5.1 Sub-Committee Update 1.T. Higgins to invite Members of the Coalition to a future committee meeting. 2.B. Ferguson to provide links to the noted accessibility guides to T. Higgins. 1 1. Ongoing 2. Complete 2410-7 October 16, 2024 Item 7. Other Business T. Higgins to invite the Finance Department to provide a future presentation. 2411-5.4 November 20, 2024 Item 5.4 Site Plans Review - Brock Road Duffins Forest Inc., 2055 Brock Road (S 07/23) Committee Members to receive electronic copies of the site plan and provide any further feedback to staff to document. Comments Sent 2411-7.2 November 20, 2024 Item 7.2 Site Plan Accessibility Checklist Committee Members to review the draft checklist and discuss at a future meeting. Ongoing 2501-5.2 January 15, 2025 Item 5.2 Council Chambers Renovation Project T. Higgins would liaise with D. Poida to schedule a walk-about of Council Chambers by the AAC. Sched for Feb 19 2501-5.4 January 15, 2025 5.4 Levels of Service/Asset Management Project Update J. Currie to distribute a PDF version of the PowerPoint presentation. Complete 2501-5.5 January 15, 2025 5.5 Sunflower Program T. Higgins to connect A. Topple with S. Moore to discuss the involvement of Pickering and Ajax businesses. 2501-7.1 January 15, 2025 7.1 Snow Clearing Committee Members to provide T. Higgins with any additional comment by email by the end of January, to be provided to K. Fox. Jan 31 See Feb Meeting Minutes - 67 - Item No. Mtg Date Agenda Topic Action Expected Date Status / Notes 2501-7.2 January 15, 2025 7.2 Action Item Tracking To discuss further at the February 19 AAC Meeting Feb 19 2501-7.3 January 15, 2025 7.3 Recreation Programs 7.4 Collection of Information to Compile Citizen Needs T. Higgins to invite K. Bradley, Special Advisor, Community Initiatives to speak at an AAC Meeting. Ongoing – for future meeting See Correspondence KB/BF 2502-5.5 February 19, 2025 5.5 Annual Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee Report to Council Committee Members to review the draft Report and provide comment to T. Higgins. The Year End Report is to go to the April 28, 2025 Council Meeting. T. Higgins to flag actionable emails sent to Committee Members. Ongoing 2502-7.1 February 19, 2025 7.1 Accessibility and Bridges That the Accessibility Advisory Committee recommends that Council request staff to perform a study to determine high risk areas for pedestrians for the purpose of prioritizing snow clearing, and identifying areas that are not within the City of Pickering’s jurisdiction, and to include multijurisdictional coordination and solutions T. Higgins to provide a report to Council regarding an assessment study. Ongoing - 68 -