Accessibility Advisory Committee

That the February 18, 2025 Accessibility Advisory Committee Agenda be approved.

That the December 17, 2024 meeting minutes of the following be approved.

That the February 18, 2025 Accessibility Advisory Committee Consent Agenda as outlined below be approved: 2.1 Parks Planning Update of Upcoming January Council Report 2.2 Extension to Provincial Feedback Deadline for the Accessible Customer Service Draft Standard 2.3 Introduction of Interim Staff Liaise for the AAC 2.4 Vision Zero Upcoming Council Report 2.5 College Ave at Edinburgh Rd Protected Intersection is complete Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes: February 18, 2025 - 2

1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee receive and review the staff report ‘Downtown Guelph Heritage Conservation District –update and introduction to Phase 2’

1. The Accessibility Advisory Committee receives the information on the Process for Moving Accessible Spaces during the Seasonal Patio Program, dated February 18, 2025. The Accessibility Advisory Committee recommends that staff refer to the meeting on February 18, 2025 and consider the feedback provided at the meeting on the Process or Moving Accessible Spaces during the Seasonal Patio Program.

1. The AAC recommends that the city review the application process for the Mobility program in 2025, to address the length and invasive nature of the application and refer to the feedback given at the meeting on 2025-02-18. In addition, the AAC requests to be involved in a direct discussion with staff about this process during that review. The AAC also recommends that the application form should not request private medical information. 2. The AAC recommends that mobility transit passes should not expire for individuals with long term disabilities.

1. The AAC recommends that the city review the application process for the TaxiScrip program in 2025 to expand eligibility and refer to the feedback given at the meeting on Feb. 18, 2025. In addition, the AAC requests to be involved in a direct discussion with staff about this process during that review. 2. The AAC recommends that approval for mobility transit service should not be a requirement in order to apply for the TaxiScrip program.

That the Accessibility Advisory Committee be adjourned (4:30 p.m.).