Cllr Perks obliquely argues via questions to staff that the study allows for loading areas to be used for passenger drop-offs as well as deliveries, and could take the place of some visitor parking.
City Solicitor(?) replies to Saxe's argument and says the AODA does not require parking be provided, only that if parking is constructed, (some of) it must be accessible.
Cllr Cheng argues that visitor parking is a loneliness epidemic issue.
Currently Cllr Michael Thompson is giving a somewhat stilted speech about famous Black Canadians for #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM. Gives a shout-out to downtown bookstore A Different Booklist and associated Blackhurst Cultural Centre (which moved to its current location 9 years ago today). Also recounts the recent success of the Jamaican-Canadian Association's Hurricane Melissa relief fund (supported by the City), which has raised almost $700,000, and the donation portal will be closing in about a month.
Cllr Bravo announces she has brought pastries from Progress Bakery and says the clerks are also welcome to help themselves.
Note that you can track the progress of the meeting and the current item in the Meeting Monitor. Warning for my fellow vertigo-afflicted: it automatically scrolls and you have to turn the scrolling off with a toggle near the top right.
Finally got done with finishing the Order Paper (figuring out which items will be automatically passed and which ones debated). I'm going to make tea
Just heard Cllr Chernos Lin mention "permeable pavers" and my ears perked up. bitches love stormwater management (i'm bitches)
No context: "...when the [Scarborough] subway opens in the 2030s..."
