General Issues Committee

That the agenda for the June 13, 2017 meeting of Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities be approved, as amended.

That the minutes of the May 9, 2017 meeting of the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities be approved, as amended.

That the Delegation Request from John Hawker respecting Elevator Shutdowns in Multi Residential Properties and By-law 16-262, a By-law to Prescribe Standards for the Maintenance and Occupancy of Property, be approved for today’s meeting.

That the Built Environment Working Group Meeting Notes of April 4, 2017, be received.

That the Manager, Social Housing Programs be invited to speak to the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities respecting the City of Hamilton management of public or social housing, at a future meeting.

That the Housing Issues Working Group Meeting Notes of be received.

That the update of activities from the Outreach Working Group, be received.

That the Transportation Working Group Meeting Notes for April 25, 2017, be received.

That the Delegation from John Hawker respecting Elevator Shutdowns in Multi Residential Properties and By-law 16-262, a By-law to Prescribe Standards for the Maintenance and Occupancy of Property, be received.

That the Human Rights, Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan, be received.

WHEREAS discussion continues between DARTS management and the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities to improve DARTS service; WHEREAS waiting lists for DARTS services; trip denials; no-shows; and late cancellations are an obstacle to access, and can lead to potential Human Rights Complaints; and WHEREAS the ideal process for DARTS services would be an on-demand service; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: General Issues Committee – August 14, 2017 Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities June 13, 2017 Minutes 17-005 Page 6 of 7 That staff be directed to establish a pilot project between Accessible Transit Services and DARTS to reduce the booking window from seven to three days for passengers with guaranteed service.

That the Rules of Order be waived to allow for the introduction of a motion respecting a DARTS Advanced Booking Pilot Project.

That there being no further business, the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities be adjourned at 6:02 p.m.