MINUTES - Accessiblity Advisory Committee - 20151007
TOWN OF AURORA
ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Time and Location: 7 p.m., Leksand Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: John Lenchak (Vice Chair), Gordon Barnes, and James Hoyes
Member(s) Absent: Tyler Barker (Chair), David Newton, and Councillor Sandra
Humfryes
Other Attendees: Chris Catania, Accessibility Advisor, and Gloria Hardychuk,
Council/Committee Secretary
The Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m.
1. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Moved by Gordon Barnes
Seconded by James Hoyes
THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services be approved.
CARRIED
3. RECEIPT OF THE MINUTES
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2015
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 Page 2 of 4
Moved by Gordon Barnes
Seconded by James Hoyes
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of July 15, 2015, be
received for information.
CARRIED
4. DELEGATIONS
None
5. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor
Re: Aurora Community Centre Parking Lot Reconstruction
Staff reviewed the memorandum and provided an enlarged site plan drawing of
the proposed Aurora Community Centre parking lot reconstruction. Members
provided comments and feedback on accessibility and access issues.
Moved by Gordon Barnes
Seconded by James Hoyes
THAT the memorandum regarding Aurora Community Centre Parking Lot
Reconstruction be received; and
THAT the following Accessibility Advisory Committee suggestions be
considered by Infrastructure & Environmental Services staff:
1. Significant grading at the accessible parking spaces next to the entrance
of ACC 2 to improve the down slope;
2. Inclusion of a small car pool area be considered;
3. Widening of the accessible parking spaces at ACC 2 and inclusion of
proper access aisles to reflect the accessible parking spaces provided at
ACC 1;
4. An access point to the proposed trail at parking space #12;
5. Proper delineation and appropriate curb cuts along the sidewalks at
ACC 2 to provide ample access; and
6. Appropriate pavement markings and a calming hump at the entrance of
ACC 1.
CARRIED
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 Page 3 of 4
2. Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor
Re: Capital Accessibility Initiatives for 2016-2022
Staff reviewed the memorandum regarding Capital Accessibility Initiatives for
2016-2022 and provided a brief explanation of the past practices. Following a
brief discussion the Committee requested that the matter be deferred to the next
meeting in November for further discussion. It was requested that comments
be provided via email to the Accessibility Advisor prior to the next meeting.
Motion to defer
Moved by Gordon Barnes
Seconded by James Hoyes
THAT the memorandum regarding Capital Accessibility Initiatives for 2016-2022
be received and deferred to the next Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting
of November 4, 2015.
CARRIED
6. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
3. Extract from Council Meeting of September 15, 2015
Re: Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of July 15, 1015
Moved by James Hoyes
Seconded by Gordon Barnes
THAT the Extract from Council Meeting of September 15, 2015, regarding the
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2015, be received
for information.
CARRIED
7. NEW BUSINESS
The Committee expressed appreciation and congratulated the Town of Aurora on a
job well done with respect to the leveling of sidewalks Town-wide.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Gordon Barnes
Seconded by James Hoyes
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 Page 4 of 4
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE NOT BINDING ON THE TOWN UNLESS
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT A LATER MEETING.