MINUTES - Accessibility Advisory Committee - 20210512 1
Town of Aurora
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
7 p.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Rachelle Stinson (Chair)
Matthew Abas (Vice Chair)
John Lenchak
Hailey Reiss
Jo-anne Spitzer
Members Absent: Councillor John Gallo
Other Attendees: Mat Zawada, Accessibility Advisor
Max Le Moine, Accessibility Co-op Student
Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Coordinator
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1. Procedural Notes
This meeting was held electronically as per Section 19. i) of the Town's
Procedure By-law No. 6228-19, as amended, due to the COVID-19 situation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
2. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by John Lenchak
Seconded by Matthew Abas
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
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3. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50.
4. Receipt of the Minutes
4.1 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 14, 2021
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of April 14,
2021, be received for information.
Carried
5. Delegations
None.
6. Matters for Consideration
6.1 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Site Plan Application SP-
2020-06 (Submission #2), 15286 and 15306 Leslie Street
Staff provided an overview of the site plan and comments submitted to
the Planner on behalf of the Committee, noting the developer's responses
to the previous submission. The Committee and staff discussed various
aspects of the site plan application and a further suggestion was made
regarding consideration for: assurance regarding provision of an adequate
turning radius in the main universal washrooms.
Moved by Jo-anne Spitzer
Seconded by Matthew Abas
1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application SP-2020-06
(Submission #2), 15286 and 15306 Leslie Street, be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site
Plan Application SP-2020-06 (Submission #2) be received and referred
to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
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6.2 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Site Plan Application SP-
2021-05 (Submission #1), 130 Industrial Parkway North
Staff provided an overview of the site plan and comments submitted to
the Planner on behalf of the Committee. The Committee had no further
input.
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application SP-2021-05
(Submission #1), 130 Industrial Parkway North, be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site
Plan Application SP-2021-05 (Submission #1) be received and referred
to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
6.3 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Site Plan Application SPM-
2021-01 (Submission #1), 15520 Yonge Street
Staff provided an overview of the site plan and comments submitted to
the Planner on behalf of the Committee. The Committee and staff
discussed various aspects of the site plan application and a further
suggestion was made regarding consideration for: the provision of two
additional barrier-free parking spaces.
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by John Lenchak
1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application SPM-2021-01
(Submission #1), 15520 Yonge Street, be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site
Plan Application SPM-2021-01 (Submission #1) be received and
referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
6.4 Round Table Discussion; Re: Town of Aurora Accessibility Plan 2018 to
2024
(Link to Accessibility Plan)
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Staff presented a detailed budget sheet for the Committee's operating
budget and provided a status update on the accessibility projects
including: behaviour management training for staff and camp counsellors;
automatic door operators at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex and
Aurora Seniors Centre; two-year subscription renewal for the BrowseAloud
assistive technology software; staff member laptop software; Aurora
Seniors Centre emergency exit platform, ramp and rails; and two portable
folding ramps for special events. The Committee and staff discussed
possible options for acquiring or building portable folding ramps.
Staff provided a status update on capital budget projects including: staff
feedback on the Facility Accessibility Design Standards (FADS) including
curb depression options, which were discussed by the Committee and
staff; the Information and Communications Standard and RFP for website
documentation remediation services; and RFP for software to ensure
Town documents meet the PDF/UA standard and Web Content
Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) compliance.
Staff provided an update on National AccessAbility Week, being held May
30 to June 5, 2021, and the associated resources and activities that are
planned. Committee members were invited to provide input and feedback.
Staff advised that an update on the current Accessibility Plan was recently
presented to Council who expressed appreciation for the work done by the
Committee. Staff noted the Accessibility Plan requires updating and a
draft version for 2022-2026 will be available for Committee input in
September 2021.
Staff referred to the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex facility review
video and the Committee and staff discussed various matters and options
including: noise dampening devices and quiet rooms; accessibility
improvements to changerooms, washrooms, doorways and arena board
systems; flickering lights; and devices to save electrical energy. Staff
noted that the Aurora Community Centre facility review video would soon
be available for review and discussion at the next meeting.
The Committee inquired about the accessibility features of a new eating
area planned for a parkette on Yonge Street and staff agreed to
investigate further.
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Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding the
Town of Aurora Accessibility Plan 2018 to 2024 be received and
referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
7. Informational Items
None.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by John Lenchak
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
Carried