MINUTES - Accessibility Advisory Committee - 20140305
TOWN OF AURORA
ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Time and Location: 7 p.m., Leksand Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: John Lenchak (Chair), Tyler Barker (Vice Chair), Helen
Kogan, and Councillor Wendy Gaertner
Member(s) Absent: Leonard Fox
Other Attendees: Chris Catania, Accessibility Advisor, Jacek Baldyga, Senior
Building Inspector, Ivy Henriksen, Manager of Customer
Service, and Gloria Hardychuk, Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest
Act.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Helen Kogan
THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services be
approved.
CARRIED
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of January 8, 2014
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Helen Kogan
THAT the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of
January 8, 2014 be adopted.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
None
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Memorandum from the Accessibility Advisor
Re: Town Hall First Floor Customer Service Desk
Moved by Tyler Barker Seconded by Helen Kogan
THAT the memorandum from the Accessibility Advisory regarding Town
Hall First Floor Customer Service Desk be received; and
THAT the presentation and information provided regarding the Town
Hall First Floor Customer Service Desk was well thought-out and
very thorough.
CARRIED
2. Memorandum from the Accessibility Advisor
Re: Accessible Playground Design Options for Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Park
Moved by Tyler Barker Seconded by Helen Kogan
THAT the memorandum regarding Accessible Playground Design Options
for Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Park be received; and
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THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee supports the placement of an
accessible playground at Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Park; and
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
THAT more detailed design information, including what is
being proposed for the footprint of the Park, be provided back
to the Committee in order to make an informed decision.
CARRIED
3. Memorandum from the Accessibility Advisor
Re: Mobility Plus Eligibility Appeal Panel
Moved by Tyler Barker Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the memorandum regarding Mobility Plus Eligibility Appeal Panel be
received; and
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
THAT the Mobility Plus Appeal Panel continue to remain under
the current status and not be outsourced; and
THAT The Regional Municipality of York consider expanding
the Mobility Plus Appeal Panel to assist with the backlog and
increase in Mobility Plus Appeals by including members of
municipal Accessibility Advisory Committees, who are experts
regarding disability issues within their local municipalities;
and
THAT Regional Council reconsider outsourcing and instead
consider exploring options to streamline the application
process for improved efficiency; and
THAT municipal Accessibility Advisory Committees be
consulted with respect to any proposed changes.
CARRIED
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INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
4. Memorandum from the Accessibility Advisor
Re: Accessibility Advisor Input/Comments for Site Plan Application
(Submission #1), (File No. D11-13-13)
Moved by Tyler Barker Seconded by Helen Kogan
THAT the memorandum regarding Accessibility Advisor Input/Comments
for Accessibility Advisor Input/Comments for Site Plan Application
(Submission #1), (File No. D11-13-13) be received; and
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee endorses the comments
provided by the Accessibility Advisor on behalf of the Committee.
CARRIED
5. Memorandum from the Accessibility Advisor
Re: AODA 2013-2014 Legislative Review
Moved by Tyler Barker Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the memorandum regarding AODA 2013-2014 Legislative Review be
received for information.
CARRIED
6. Extracts from Council Meeting of Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Re: AAC14-02 – Accessibility Advisory Committee Report, January 8, 2014
Moved by Helen Kogan Seconded by Tyler Barker
THAT the Extracts from Council Meeting of Tuesday, February 11, 2014
regarding AAC14-02 – Accessibility Advisory Committee Report, January 8,
2014 be received for information.
CARRIED
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7. Pending List of March 5, 2014
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Helen Kogan
THAT the Pending List of March 5, 2014 be received for information.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Helen Kogan
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
CARRIED
THE REPORT OF THE ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF
MARCH 5, 2014 RECEIVED APPROVAL BY GENERAL COMMITTEE ON APRIL 1,
2014 AND FINAL COUNCIL ENDORSEMENT OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS ON
APRIL 8, 2014.