Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities

Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities August 13, 2024 Minutes 24-007 Page 2 of 15 That the Report respecting the Accessible Transportation Services Performance Review – Q2 2024, be received.

That the Agenda for the August 13, 2024, meeting of the Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities, be approved, as amended.

That the minutes of the July 9, 2024 Accessibility Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities August 13, 2024 Minutes 24-007 Page 4 of 15 Committee for Persons with Disabilities meeting, be approved, as presented.

That the Correspondence from Michael Opoku- Forfieh respecting Resignation from the Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities, be received and referred to the Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees to fill the citizen appointees on the Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities.

That the following Delegation Requests be approved for today’s meeting: (1) Delegation Requests respecting the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) Fare Policies (Added Item 6.1) Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities August 13, 2024 Minutes 24-007 Page 5 of 15 (a) Richard LeBlanc (In person) (Added Item 6.1(a)) (b) Sharon Ruttan, Canadian Council of the Blind Hamilton Chapter (In person) (Added Item 6.1(b)) (2) Brad Evoy, Disability Justice Network of Ontario, respecting Item 5.1 Correspondence from Michael Opoku-Forfieh (In person) (Added Item 6.2)

That Kevin Gonci be granted an additional 5 minutes, beyond the 5-minute time limit, to complete their delegation. Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities August 13, 2024 Minutes 24-007 Page 6 of 15

That the following Delegations be received: (1) Kevin Gonci, Mohawk Sports Park Council, respecting highlighting past accessibility achievements and providing information about next phase efforts to support a more inclusive and accessible public space (Virtually) (Item 7.1) (2) Delegations respecting the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) Fare Policies (Item 7.2) (a) Mary Love, Council of Canadians Hamilton Chapter (In person) (Item 7.2(a)) (b) Brad Evoy, Disability Justice Network of Ontario (In person) (Item 7.2(b)) (c) Richard LeBlanc (In person) (Added Item 7.2(c)) (d) Sharon Ruttan, Canadian Council of the Blind Hamilton Chapter (In person) (Added Item 7.2(d)) (3) Brad Evoy, Disability Justice Network of Ontario, respecting Item 5.1 Correspondence from Michael Opoku-Forfieh (In person) (Added Item 7.3)

That the presentation from Michelle Martin, Manager of Accessible Transportation Services, Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) respecting the Accessible Transportation Services Performance Review – Q2 2024, be received.

(i) That the following Consent Items, be received: Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities August 13, 2024 Minutes 24-007 Page 9 of 15 (1) Built Environment Working Group Update (Item 9.1) (a) Built Environment Working Group Meeting Notes – July 25, 2024 (Item 9.1(a)) (2) Housing Working Group Update (Item 9.2) (a) Housing Working Group Meeting Notes – July 16, 2024 (Item 9.2(a)) (b) CityHousing Hamilton Accessibility Update (Added Item 9.2(b)) (3) Outreach Working Group Update (Item 9.3) (a) Outreach Working Group Meeting Notes – July 16, 2024 – (Item 9.3(a)) (b) Outreach Working Group Meeting Notes – July 30, 2024 (Item 9.3(b)) (c) Centre3 Project Outline: "Sensory Perspectives" Art Exhibition (Added Item 9.3(c)) (4) Transportation Working Group Update (Item 9.4) (a) Transportation Working Group Meeting Notes - July 23, 2024 (Added Item 9.4(a)) Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities August 13, 2024 Minutes 24-007 Page 10 of 15 (5) Strategic Planning Working Group Update (Item 9.5) (no copy) No update. (6) Open Spaces and Parklands Working Group Update (no copy) (Item 9.6) No update.

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities’ Terms of Reference, the Committee is to advise Council and staff on barriers affecting full participation of persons with disabilities in the City; Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities August 13, 2024 Minutes 24-007 Page 11 of 15 WHEREAS, the Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities’ Transportation Working Group is tasked with reviewing Accessible Transportation Services (ATS) with regards to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA); WHEREAS, Accessible Transportation Services is undertaking a thorough review of all customer facing policies with the Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities, requiring a set of dedicated meetings to focus on the review with the exclusion of all other transportation issues; and WHEREAS, it would be beneficial to create an ad hoc working group to conduct the review all customer facing policies with Accessible Transportation Services. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities strike an Ad Hoc Working Group to Review Accessible Transportation Services to review the customer facing Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) policies with Accessible Transportation Services (ATS); (b) That the Ad Hoc Working Group to Review Accessible Transportation Services report to Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities August 13, 2024 Mi

WHEREAS, the Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities Outreach Working Group is tasked with collaborating and networking with other community agencies and organizations; and WHEREAS, the L’Arche Walk and Roll is occurring on September 17, 2024 on the Forecourt of City Hall at the cost of $25.00 to register a table. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities register to attend the L’Arche Walk and Roll on September 17th on the Forecourt of City Hall; and (b) That $25.00 from Account #300303 be paid to cover the registration fee.

WHEREAS, on July 25, 2024, the Built Environment Working Group received a presentation from the Mohawk Sports Council summarizing the Feasibility Study and proposed improvements to the accessible community hub being constructed at the Mohawk Sports Park; WHEREAS, on August 13, 2024, the Mohawk Sports Council will delegate to the Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities respecting the accessible community hub; and WHEREAS, a letter has been drafted to send to Council in support of the Mohawk Park Feasibility Study. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities approve the letter to Council, attached as Appendix “A” to this motion, supporting the Feasibility Study for the accessible community hub being constructed by the Mohawk Sports Council at the Mohawk Sports Park.

That there being no further business, the Accessibility Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities August 13, 2024 Minutes 24-007 Page 15 of 15 Committee for Persons with Disabilities, be adjourned at 5:44 p.m.