Accessibility Advisory Committee

That the June 20, 2023 AAC Meeting Agenda be approved.

That the April, 18, 2023 Meeting Minutes be approved.

That the AAC recommend the following prioritization of recommendations: 1. Establish working group to determine if some existing on- street spaces should be redistributed from one street to another 2. Improve access to sidewalks (from/to accessible parking) 3. Ensure supply of sheltered accessible parking spaces 4. Provide accessible electric vehicle charging and parking spaces 5. Develop mobile app to identify available accessible spaces And further that the Accessibility Advisory Committee supports the Downtown Parking Master Plan Study in its goal of creating a system that ensures safe and equitable access to parking for all users and assists in identifying considerations for improving how accessible parking is provided.

That the Guelph Transit maintain the standing order list with medical, including mental health medical appointments prioritized, and other standing order appointments first come first serve. In addition, that Guelph Transit liaison with the AAC, and return at their earliest convenience.

That the AAC recommend that staff return to the AAC next year during the staff annual review of when this design takes place.

That the Accessibility Advisory Committee recommend the draft Multi-Year Accessibility Plan with the following additions:  Using intersectionality to examine the guiding principles of this plan initially, from the beginning.

That the AAC supports the draft Vision, Objectives and Recommendations of the Complete Streets Design Guide with the addition of the prioritization of the needs of disabled people who use or need cars for accessibility purposes.

That the AAC receive the draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan when it is posted for public review and provide feedback during the public review period. That the liaison follow-up with the AAC via email on the public review period. And that Parks Planning return to the AAC as the Parks and Recreation Master Plan is implemented.

That the AAC meeting be extended by 5 minutes.

That the AAC recommend funds of the Vehicle for Hire Program be allocated to allow mobility registered participants to purchase an extra TaxiSCRIP booklet for $20.00 per month, equaling a total of three TaxiSCRIP booklets per passenger per month. And that the funds be used to promote the TaxiSCRIP program. Further that the AAC review the funds being allocated by the Vehicle for Hire Program in a year's time, to see if there are considerations for other accessibility needs.

That the Accessibility Advisory Committee be adjourned. (5:04 p.m.)