Minutes

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Tuesday, March 09, 2021

6:30 P.m. - 8:30 P.m.

Council Chambers - 4th Floor, City Hall - Webex Electronic Meeting

Members Present:

• Glenda Coupland (Chair)
• Sherri Hopkins (Vice-Chair)
• Vicki Faulkner
• Nicolle Guillen
• Nuno Alberto Peixoto
• Franco Spadafora
• Deepa Mohandoss
• Daleara Hirjikaka
• Regional Councillor Pat Fortini

Members Absent:

• Harpreet Bhons
• Steve Anthony Chronicles
• Raymond Shaver

Staff Present:

• Teresa Olsen, Deputy Clerk, Admin Services & Election
• Shant Goswami, Accessibility Coordinator
• Sylvia Ingham, Clerk, Access & Inclusion
• Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m. and adjourned at 7:56 p.m.

2.

Approval of Agenda

• AAC001-2021

  That the Agenda for the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of March 9, 2021 be approved.

  Carried

3.

Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Nil

4.

Minutes

4.1

Minutes - Accessibility Advisory Committee - December 8, 2020

The minutes  of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of December 8, 2020 were approved by Council on January 27, 2021.  The minutes were provided for Committee’s information.

5.

Presentations\Delegations

5.1

Delegation by Ryan Stitt and Brandon Bortoluzzi, Associate Architect (RS) and Intern Architect (BB), re: BFES Station 201 Design - 25 Rutherford Road South

Ryan Stitt and Brandon Bortoluzzi, Associate Architect and Intern Architect, Salter Pillon Architecture, provided a presentation on the design of the Brampton Fire and Emergency Station (BFES) 201 proposed for 25 Rutherford Road South.  The following topics were highlighted:

• Site Plan – accessible parking, entrances and exits, exterior travel path
• Floor Plan – accessible areas, turning circle and maneuvering areas
• Enlarged universal and barrier free washrooms
• Conceptual image of the east façade of building – sidewalk linkage to Rutherford Road

Committee discussion and comments included the following:

• Question regarding installation of an adult change table
  • indication that an adult change table will be provided in the future
• Long-term accommodation provisions for staff with respect to access to amenities and parking spaces 

The following motion was considered:

• AAC002-2021

  That the delegation by Ryan Stitt and Brandon Bortoluzzi, Associate Architect and Intern Architect, Salter Pillon Architecture, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of March 9, 2021, re: BFES Station 201 Design - 25 Rutherford Road South be received.

  Carried

5.2

Presentation by Sam Bientenholz, Landscape Architect, re: Sesquicentennial Park Activity Hub

Sam Bientenholz, Landscape Architect, provided a presentation on the Sesquicentennial Park Activity Hub, located at the northeast corner of Bramalea Road and Countryside Drive.  The following was highlighted:

• Facilities available at the activity hub
• Activity hub site plan
  • new pathways aligned with existing curb cuts
  • raised curbs to separate playground surfaces from landscape areas
• Concept layout and zoning areas include family play zone, and shade shelter zones 
• Detailed active area plan and level of accessibility
• Junior and senior play equipment
• Adult fitness equipment
• Water play area and features
• Image landscape, canopies to provide shaded areas

Committee discussion and comments included the following:

• Indication that material used under swings and play areas feature a rubberized wood chip surface that is considered safe and accessible to wheel chairs

The following motion was considered:

• AAC003-2021

  That the presentation by Sam Bientenholz, Landscape Architect, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of March 9, 2021, re: Sesquicentennial Park Activity Hub be received.

  Carried

6.

Municipal Accessibility Plan Priorities

Nil

7.

Other/New Business

7.1

Request from the Accessibility Team, re: Establishment of a Sub-committee for the Review of Accessibility Awards Nominations

Sylvia Ingham, Clerk, Access and Inclusion, advised that plans for the Accessibility Awards were underway and noted that the event may be held virtually.  She outlined the process and noted that the establishment of a sub-committee was required to review applications received for the nominations.  Ms. Ingham suggested that members express their interest in participating on the sub-committee.

Committee discussed the matter and members volunteered for the positions.

The following motion was considered:

• AAC004-2021

  That the update by Sylvia Ingham, Clerk, Access and Inclusion, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of March 9, 2021, re: Establishment of a Sub-committee for the Review of Accessibility Awards Nominations be received; 

  That a Sub-committee be established to review the applications received from potential recipients comprised of the following members:

  • Vicki Faulkner
  • Nuno Alberto Peixoto
  • Nicole Gullen
  Carried

7.2

Report from Shant Goswami, Accessibility Coordinator, re: Municipal Accessibility Plan Update

Shant Goswami, Accessibility Coordinator, provided an overview of the City of Brampton’s 2019 - 2025 Multi-Year Municipal Accessibility Plan (MAP). He highlighted the following:

• Current plan was approved by the Committee in October 2019
• Next steps and initiatives
• Prepare and submit 2019 Accessibility Compliance Report
• Develop and implement an accessibility review of input for new City parks
• Implement the Soundscape application for the benefit of persons of all abilities
• Implement Magnusmode application to assist persons with disabilities
• Ensure compliancy with all Provincial technical standards

Committee discussion included the following:

• Questions regarding the replacement of swings to accommodate those with disabilities in existing parks
• Indication that a replacement program for existing parks will be discussed with senior Recreation staff 

The following motion was considered:

• AAC005-2021

  That the report from Shant Goswami, Accessibility Coordinator, to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of March 9, 2021, re: Municipal Accessibility Plan Update be received.

  Carried

8.

Correspondence

Nil

9.

William Osler Health Centre Accessibility Advisory Committee

Nil

10.

Information Items

Nil

11.

Future Agenda Items

Nil

12.

Construction Projects

Nil

13.

Question Period

Nil

14.

Public Question Period

Nil

15.

Adjournment

The following motion was considered:

• AAC006-2021

  That Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of March 9, 2021 do now adjourn to meet again on June 1, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. 

  Carried