MINUTES - Accessibility Advisory Committee - 20210414 1
Town of Aurora
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
7 p.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Rachelle Stinson (Chair)
Matthew Abas (Vice Chair)
Councillor John Gallo
John Lenchak
Hailey Reiss
Jo-anne Spitzer
Other Attendees: Mayor Tom Mrakas
Lisa Hausz, Manager, Economic Development and Policy
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 7:01 p.m.
2. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
That the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
3. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
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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 March 10, 2021
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of March 10,
2021, be received for information.
Carried
5. Delegations
None.
6. Matters for Consideration
The Committee consented to consider items in the following order: 6.1, 6.7, 6.2,
6.3, 6.4, 6.5, and 6.6.
6.1 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Engaged, Inclusive Project
Staff provided an overview of the memorandum and background on the
collaborative project involving Aurora, East Gwillimbury, and Newmarket.
Kim Clark, Gazelle and Company, advised that Neighbourhood Network is
the community partner lead for the project and introduced Erin Cerenzia,
Manager, Neighbourhood Network. Ms. Cerenzia shared information on
the community engagement of Neighbourhood Network, a division of
Magna International, and their involvement in the Engaged, Inclusive
project. Ms. Clark presented an overview of the project with a focus on
building towards increased inclusion in our communities and identifying
potential barriers to access engagement. The Committee inquired about
emerging themes and the planned summary report, and Ms. Clark
provided clarification.
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by Hailey Reiss
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1. That the memorandum regarding Engaged, Inclusive Project be
received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding the
Engaged, Inclusive Project be received and referred to staff for
consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
6.2 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Accessibility Advisory
Committee input and comments for site plan application SP-2020-11
(Submission #2), 130 Addison Hall Circle
Staff advised that no further comments were submitted to the Planner on
this second submission and provided an overview of the comments
submitted by the Committee on the previous submission, noting the
applicant's response. The Committee and staff reviewed the site plan and
a further suggestion was made regarding consideration for: one additional
Type A barrier-free parking space near to Tenants 1 and 2.
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
1. That the memorandum regarding Accessibility Advisory Committee
input and comments for site plan application SP-2020-11 (Submission
#2), 130 Addison Hall Circle, be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding
Accessibility Advisory Committee input and comments for site plan
application SP-2020-11 (Submission #2), 130 Addison Hall Circle, be
received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as
appropriate.
Carried
6.3 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Accessibility Advisory
Committee input and comments for site plan application SP-2021-01
(Submission #1), 45 Eric T Smith Way
Staff provided an overview of the comments submitted to the Planner on
behalf of the Committee. The Committee and staff reviewed the site plan
and further suggestions were made regarding consideration for: one
additional barrier-free parking space near to Unit 7; and a curb depression
near to Units 20 and 21.
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Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by John Lenchak
1. That the memorandum regarding Accessibility Advisory Committee
Input and Comments for site plan application SP-2021-01 (Submission
#1), 45 Eric T Smith Way, be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding
Accessibility Advisory Committee Input and Comments for site plan
application SP-2021-01 (Submission #1), 45 Eric T Smith Way, be
received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as
appropriate.
Carried
6.4 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Accessibility Advisory
Committee input and comments for site plan application SP-2021-03
(Submission #1), 1623 Wellington Street East
Staff provided an overview of the comments submitted to the Planner on
behalf of the Committee. The Committee and staff reviewed the site plan
and a further suggestion was made regarding consideration for: the
inclusion of a universal washroom on the second floor.
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
1. That the memorandum regarding Accessibility Advisory Committee
Input and Comments for site plan application SP-2021-03 (Submission
#1), 1623 Wellington Street East, be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding
Accessibility Advisory Committee Input and Comments for site plan
application SP-2021-03 (Submission #1), 1623 Wellington Street East,
be received and referred to staff for consideration and further action
as appropriate.
Carried
6.5 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Accessibility Advisory
Committee input and comments for site plan application SP-2021-04
(Submission #1), 1623 Wellington Street East
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Staff provided an overview of the comments submitted to the Planner on
behalf of the Committee. The Committee and staff reviewed the site plan
and further suggestions were made regarding consideration for:
redistribution of the barrier-free parking spaces; and the provision of
barrier-free storage units.
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by John Lenchak
1. That the memorandum regarding Accessibility Advisory Committee
Input and Comments for site plan application SP-2021-04 (Submission
#1), 1623 Wellington Street East, be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding
Accessibility Advisory Committee Input and Comments for site plan
application SP-2021-04 (Submission #1), 1623 Wellington Street East,
be received and referred to staff for consideration and further action
as appropriate.
Carried
6.6 Round Table Discussion; Re: Town of Aurora Accessibility Plan 2018 to
2024
Staff provided a status update on capital and operating budget projects
including: facility accessibility design standards; installation of automatic
door operator and ramp on west side of Aurora Seniors Centre; Web
Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) compliance and improvements
to the Accessibility webpage regarding resources and accomplishments
of the Committee, noting that Max Le Moine would be assisting with these
website projects as Accessibility Co-op Student over the next few months;
and a full automatic door operator project for the municipal facilities,
noting that all push operators are to be converted to wave operators in
2021.
Staff noted that a full breakdown of the operating budget, including the
BrowseAloud renewal, and the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex
facility review video would be discussed at the next meeting. The
Committee and staff discussed other options for website assistive
technology software.
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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
6.7 Memorandum from Manager of Economic Development and Policy; Re:
Yonge Street On-Street Parking Plan
Staff provided an overview of the memorandum and proposal to identify
safe parking spaces and remove parking restrictions during rush hour to
encourage visitors to the downtown area. The Committee and staff
discussed various options and challenges for on-street parking, including
Yonge Street, Mosley Street, and Tyler Street, and the potential to add
barrier-free parking to the parking lot at the northwest corner of Yonge and
Wellington Streets. The Committee and staff further discussed the
proposed "free parking" signage and made suggestions for improvement.
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by John Lenchak
1. That the memorandum regarding Yonge Street On-Street Parking Plan
be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Yonge
Street On-Street Parking Plan 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 Jo-anne Spitzer
That the meeting be adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
Carried