AGENDA - Accessibility Advisory Committee - 20160413ACCESSIBILITY
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY,APRIL 13,2016
4 P.M.
LEKSAND ROOM
AURORA TOWN HALL
PUBLIC RELEASE
April 6,2016
TOWN OF AURORA
ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
DATE:Wednesday,April 13,2016
TIME &LOCATION:4 p.m.,Leksand Room,Aurora Town Hall
1.DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
2.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services be approved.
3.RECEIPT OF THE MINUTES
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 2,2016 pg.1
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of March 2,2016,be
received for information.
4.DELEGATIONS
(a)Derek Bunn and Diane Ward pg.6
Re:Accessibility Change/Washroom Trailer
5.MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
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1.Memorandum from Planner pg.7
Re:Application for Site Plan Approval (Submission #2),
Leswell Investments Ltd.,
1452 Wellington Street East,
Part of Lots 3 and 4,Plan 525,
File No.:SP-2015-04
(Full-size drawings will be available at the meeting.)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the memorandum regarding Application for Site Plan Approval
(Submission #2),Leswell Investments Ltd.,1452 Wellington Street East,Part
of Lots 3 and 4,Plan 525,File No.:SP-2015-04,be received;and
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee provide comments regarding the
proposed Site Plan Application.
6.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
2.Extract from Council Meeting of February 23,2016 pg.23
Re:Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
February 3,2016
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Extract from Council Meeting of February 25,2016,regarding the
Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 3,2016,be
received for information.
7.NEW BUSINESS
8.ADJOURNMENT
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
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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.
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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,Registere d 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
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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.
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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.
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DELEGATION REQUEST
This Delegation Request form and any written submissions or background information for
the following deadline:
4:30 P.M.ON THE BUSINESS DAY PRIOR TO THE REQUESTED MEETING DATE
COUNCIL/COMMITTEE/ADVISORY COMMITTEE DATE:April 13,2016
Accessibility Advisory Committee
SUBJECT:Accessiblity Change/washroom Trailer
NAME OF SPOKESPERSON:Derek Bunn and Diane Ward
NAME OF GROUP OR PERSON(S)BEING REPRESENTED (if applicable):
BRIEF SUMMARY OF ISSUE OR PURPOSE OF DELEGATION:
We are interested in obtaining a trailer in which special needs people can be changed with some
privacy.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
Have you been in contact with a Town staff or Council member
regarding your matter of interest?YES NO
IF YES,WITH WHOM?John Abel,Tyler Barker DATE:
I acknowledge that the Procedural By-law permits five (5)minutes for Delegations.
Legal and Legislative Services
905-727-3123
CSecretariat@aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
100 John West Way,Box 1000
Aurora,ON L4G 6J1
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7.ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Item 1 (with the exception of sub -items 9,10,12,and 16)was identified as an item not
requiring separate discussion.
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
ubmitted to Council and staff be authorized to
take all necessary action required to give effect to same:
1.General Committee Meeting Report of February 16,2016
THAT the General Committee meeting report of February 16,2016,be received and
the following recommendations carried by the Committee be approved:
(15)Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 3,2016
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 3,
2016,be received for information.
CARRIED
EXTRACT FROM
COUNCIL MEETING OF
TUESDAY,FEBRUARY 23,2016
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