Accessibility Advisory Committee

THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee adopt the minutes of the meeting held March 9, 2021 as presented.

WHEREAS Municipality of Kincardine Council, by Resolution #03/15/21 – 07, directed Staff to work with the Accessibility Advisory Committee to mitigate accessibility concerns regarding the Queen Street Closure (Promenade); AND WHEREAS the Accessibility Advisory Committee met on Tuesday April 13, 2021 and discussed the Queen Street Closure; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee recommends the following items to Council to mitigate the accessibility concerns regarding the Queen Street Closure: Additional seating be provided in the closure area; That Staff work with the Kincardine Legion to create a loan program for mobility devices (wheelchairs and rollators) that can be borrowed on a free basis for those requiring them in the closure area; Designation of closer parking spaces outside of the closure area as accessible parking including both ends and Lambton Street; Better signage directing people to and identifying accessible parking.

WHEREAS By-law No. By-law No. 2021-069 the On-Street Patio By-law requires applicants to have the approval of the Accessibility Advisory Committee before their applications can be approved; AND WHEREAS the Accessibility Advisory Committee reviewed and approved applications in 2020; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee delegates its authority to approve applications under By-law No. By-law No. 2021-069 the On-Street Patio By-law to the Clerk on the condition that they were approved by the AAC in 2020 and that all FADS and AODA requirements are met in the application; AND FURTHER THAT this delegation be in place until September 1, 2021.

THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee adjourn to meet again on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 electronically or at the call of the chair.