Accessibility Advisory Committee

Report

Meeting #:	6th Meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee
Date:	Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 3:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.
Location:	Committee Room #4

Attendance

• ​PRESENT:   J. Madden (Chair), M. Cairns, L. Chappell, M. Dawthorne, N. Judges, J. Menard, P. Quesnel, K. Schmidt and J. Bunn (Secretary)
    
  ABSENT:  A. Forrest, J. Higgins, P. Moore, K. Ramer and F. Simmons
    
  ALSO PRESENT:  K. Broderick, J. Clair, K. Cook, C. Da Silva, P. Foto, K. Husain and J.P. McGonigle
    
  The meeting was called to order at 3:00 PM.

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1.

Call to Order

1.1

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Scheduled Items

2.1

Accessible Employment

• That it BE NOTED that the attached presentation from P. Foto, Manager III, Talent Management and K. Cook, Recruitment Specialist, with respect to Accessible Employment at the City of London, was received.

2.2

Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

• That a representative from Parks and Recreation BE REQUESTED to attend a future meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee to update the committee on measures being taken to assist individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder at City of London facilities; it being noted that the attached presentation from J. Clair, was received with respect to this matter. 

2.3

Outdoor Events Guide Update

• That the Special Events Council Policies Manual and the Special Events Administrative Procedures Manual BE REFERRED to the Policy Sub-Committee for review; it being noted that the attached presentation from J.P. McGonigle, Division Manager, Parks and Recreation and K. Broderick, Manager, Special Events and Community Rentals with respect to and update on the Outdoor Events Guide, was received.

3.

Consent

3.1

5th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the 5th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee on the Environment, from its meeting on May 24, 2018, was received.

3.2

Municipal Council Resolution - 4th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the Municipal Council resolution, from its meeting held on June 12, 2018, with respect to the 4th Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee and its delegation before the Community and Protective Services Committee, was received.

4.

Sub-Committees and Working Groups

4.1

Built Environment Sub-Committee Report

• That the following actions be taken with respect to the Built Environment Sub-Committee report from its meeting held on June 11, 2018:

  a)            the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to attend a future Built Environment Sub-Committee meeting to review the London Complete Streets Design Manual in more detail and give the sub-committee more time to provide feedback; and,

  b)            the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to attend a future meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee to discuss traffic calming measures used in the City of London and the effects of those measures on people with disabilities.

5.

Items for Discussion

5.1

Statement at Council and Standing Committee Meetings – Supportive Devices

• That the following actions be taken with respect to the revised communication dated May 22, 2018, from the City Clerk, with respect to the statement at Council and Standing Committee meetings regarding supportive devices:

  a)            the City Clerk BE REQUESTED to post the statement contained in the above-noted communication on all Advisory Committee agendas; and,

  b)            all Committee Chairs BE REQUESTED to read the above-noted statement aloud prior to each Committee meeting.

5.2

Meeting with the Mayor and Members of Council

• That it BE NOTED that a verbal update from J. Madden, with respect to the meeting with the Mayor and members of the ACCAC that occurred on the morning on June 28, 2018, was received; it being noted that the Accessibility Advisory Committee held a general discussion with respect to this matter.

5.3

Summer Meeting Schedule

• That it BE NOTED that the next meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee will be held on July 26, 2018.

6.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

7.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:00 PM.