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Minutes - Accessibility Advisory Committee - 20160302 TOWN OF AURORA ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2016 Time and Location: 7 p.m., Leksand Room, Aurora Town Hall Committee Members: Tyler Barker (Chair), John Lenchak (Vice Chair), Gordon Barnes (departed 8:35 p.m.), James Hoyes, Jo-anne Spitzer, and Councillor Sandra Humfryes (arrived 7:30 p.m.) Member(s) Absent: None Other Attendees: Chris Catania, Accessibility Advisor, and Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Secretary The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:03 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 John Lenchak THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services be approved. CARRIED 3. RECEIPT OF THE MINUTES Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2016 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 2, 2016 Page 2 of 5 Moved by Gordon Barnes Seconded by James Hoyes THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 3, 2016, be received for information. CARRIED 4. DELEGATIONS (a) David Heard, Resident Re: Organizations Contracted with Town re Accessibility/ Accommodations Committee consented to consider Delegation (a) following consideration of Item 1. Mr. Heard spoke about invisible disabilities and expressed concern regarding any group or organization that rents, leases, or contracts with the Town, who does not abide by applicable legislation for persons with disabilities. He suggested that a policy be implemented to encourage compliance and inclusivity. Mr. Heard also noted that April 2, 2016, is World Autism Awareness Day, and he would be conducting a ghost tour on April 2, starting at 7 p.m. from 34 Berczy Street, with all proceeds going to Kerry’s Place Autism Services. Moved by Gordon Barnes Seconded by John Lenchak THAT the delegation of David Heard be received for information. CARRIED 5. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor Re: Annex H Guide for Accessible Playspaces in Canada and James Lloyd Park Accessible Considerations Staff provided background to the Annex H Guide and an overview of the proposed James Lloyd Park layout and accessibility components. The Committee discussed aspects of the proposed playground and expressed concern regarding the number of elevated play features and the need for further information. Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 2, 2016 Page 3 of 5 Moved by John Lenchak Seconded by James Hoyes THAT the memorandum regarding Annex H Guide for Accessible Playspaces in Canada and James Lloyd Park Accessible Considerations be received; and THAT the following Accessibility Advisory Committee comments be considered by staff: • Suggestion that the CAN/CSA-Z614 Annex H guidelines be considered in the construction of new playspaces and the reformatting of existing playspaces; • Suggestion to include a ground-level scooping feature in James Lloyd Park; and • Request for more information including detailed design of the surrounding areas, curb cuts and access points, and whether the local schools were consulted and given the opportunity to provide input. CARRIED 2. Memorandum from Planner Re: Site Plan Application, 2450290 Ontario Inc., 32 Don Hillock Drive Part of Lot 2, Registered Plan 65M-3974, File No. SP-2016-02 Staff gave an overview of the proposed site plan and accessibility components. The Committee expressed concerns regarding the accessible parking spaces and barrier-free access to each unit of the proposed multi-tenant office building. Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by John Lenchak THAT the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application, 2450290 Ontario Inc., 32 Don Hillock Drive, Part of Lot 2, Registered Plan 65M-3974, File No. SP-2016-02, be received; and THAT the following Accessibility Advisory Committee comments be considered by staff: • Suggestion to add three (3) accessible parking spaces along the south side of the building; and • Suggestion to include automatic door openers into each unit. CARRIED Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 2, 2016 Page 4 of 5 3. Memorandum from Planner Re: Application for Site Plan Amendment, Gineve Inc., 250 Don Hillock Drive, Plan 65M-3974, Lot 9, File No. SP-2016-03 Staff presented an overview of the proposed site plan amendment. The Committee expressed concerns regarding the location and safety risk of the two accessible parking spaces at the southeast corner of the proposed industrial building. Moved by John Lenchak Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer THAT the memorandum regarding Application for Site Plan Amendment, Gineve Inc., 250 Don Hillock Drive, Plan 65M-3974, Lot 9, File No. SP-2016- 03, be received; and THAT the following Accessibility Advisory Committee comments be considered by staff: • Suggestion to relocate the two accessible parking spaces at the southeast corner of the building further west to space #38, away from the corner; • Suggestion to remove the two parking spaces at the bottom southeast corner of the site to allow for a greater truck turning radius; and • Suggestion to include automatic door openers into each unit. CARRIED 6. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 4. Extract from Council Meeting of January 26, 2016 Re: Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2015 Moved by John Lenchak Seconded by James Hoyes THAT the Extract from Council Meeting of January 26, 2016, regarding the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of December 2, 2015, be received for information. CARRIED 7. NEW BUSINESS Staff and the Committee welcomed new Committee member Jo-anne Spitzer. Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 2, 2016 Page 5 of 5 The Committee requested that the subject matter of Delegation (a) regarding accessibility accommodations in respect to organizations engaged with the Town be included on the agenda of the April Committee meeting. The Committee requested that the subject of the 2016 National Access Awareness Week be included on the agenda of the April Committee meeting. Updates were provided regarding the Aurora Family Leisure Complex north door access and automatic door openers. The Committee agreed to reschedule the April meeting from April 6 to Wednesday, April 13, 2016, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. 8. ADJOURNMENT Moved by John Lenchak Seconded by James Hoyes THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:07 p.m. CARRIED COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE NOT BINDING ON THE TOWN UNLESS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT A LATER MEETING.