MINUTES - Accessibility Advisory Committee - 20170301
Town of Aurora
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Time and Location: 4 p.m., Leksand Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Tyler Barker (Chair), Gordon Barnes, James Hoyes, and
Jo-anne Spitzer
Member(s) Absent: John Lenchak (Vice Chair) and Councillor Sandra Humfryes
Other Attendees: Chris Catania, Accessibility Advisor, Samantha Yew, Deputy
Clerk, and Nicole Trudeau, Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Gordon Barnes
Seconded by James Hoyes
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
3. Receipt of the Minutes
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Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 1, 2017
Moved by James Hoyes
Seconded by Gordon Barnes
That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 1, 2017,
be received for information.
Carried
4. Delegations
(a) Richard Doust, Member of Trails and Active Transportation Committee
Re: Bike Aurora Day
Mr. Doust provided an overview of Bike Aurora Day, an event organized by
the Trails and Active Transportation Committee, which is scheduled to take
place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Saturday, June 24, 2017.
The Committee expressed support for the event and provided comments and
feedback on accessibility features.
Moved by James Hoyes
Seconded by Gordon Barnes
That the delegation of Richard Doust be received for information.
Carried
5. Matters for Consideration
1. Memorandum from Planner,
Re: Application for Site Plan Amendment, The Gathering Place of
Aurora, 210 Edward Street, Part of Block B & C, Edward Street,
Reg. Plan 488, Part 1, 65R13909, Related File Numbers: OPA-2016-
02 and ZBA-2016-06, File Number: SP-2016-09
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Staff provided an overview of the proposed application for site plan amendment,
and the Committee reviewed the site plan and drawings and discussed
accessibility standards to be considered as part of the site plan amendment.
Moved by Jo-anne Spitzer
Seconded by Gordon Barnes
1. That the memorandum regarding Application for Site Plan Amendment,
The Gathering Place of Aurora, 210 Edward Street, Part of Block B & C,
Edward Street, Reg. Plan 488, Part 1, 65R13909, Related File Numbers:
OPA-2016-02 and ZBA-2016-06, File Number: SP-2016-09 be received;
and
2. That the following Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding
the Application for Site Plan Amendment be considered by staff:
(a) Request barrier-free path of travel from the accessible parking
spaces to the proposed new entry enclosure; and
(b) Request to ensure the proper location of accessible parking spaces; and
(c) Request to install accessible doors at the proposed new entry
enclosure; and
(d) Request for the applicant to submit more detail on the proposed new
entry enclosure, through a second submission of the application, to
be circulated for further comment.
Carried
6. Informational Items
2. Extract from Council Meeting of December 13, 2016
Re: Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of November 2,
2016
Moved by Gordon Barnes
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
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1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of December 13, 2016, regarding
the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of November 2,
2016, be received for information.
Carried
3. Extract from Council Meeting of January 31, 2017
Re: Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of December 1,
2016
Moved by James Hoyes
Seconded by Gordon Barnes
1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of January 31, 2017, regarding the
Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of December 1, 2016,
be received for information.
Carried
7. New Business
Jo-anne Spitzer expressed concern about snow being ploughed into handicapped
spaces in commercial/retail parking lots. The Committee was reminded to contact
the Accessibility Advisor and/or Access Aurora in order to track complaints.
Tyler Barker suggested that a visit to the Abilities Centre, a fully accessible, multi -
use facility in Whitby, would be beneficial for the Committee. He proposed to also
invite Sport Aurora, the Mayor and Members of Council.
In anticipation of National Access Awareness W eek in June, the Committee
discussed potential speakers and events to engage public accessibility awareness,
education, and appreciation.
Tyler Barker noted that a portable, fully accessible washroom trailer will be
unveiled at the Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival during the Canada Day
weekend. The Committee discussed the possibility of securing the trailer for
upcoming Town events.
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8. Adjournment
Moved by James Hoyes
Seconded by Gordon Barnes
That the meeting be adjourned at 5:09 p.m.
Carried
Committee recommendations are not binding on the Town unless adopted by Council at a
later meeting.