MINUTES - Accessibility Advisory Committee - 20170405
Town of Aurora
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date: Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Time and Location: 4 p.m., Leksand Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Tyler Barker (Chair), Gordon Barnes, James Hoyes, Jo-anne
Spitzer, and Councillor Sandra Humfryes (arrived 4:47 p.m.)
Member(s) Absent: John Lenchak (Vice Chair)
Other Attendees: Chris Catania, Accessibility Advisor, and Nicole Trudeau,
Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Jo-anne Spitzer
Seconded by Gordon Barnes
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 March 1, 2017
Moved by James Hoyes
Seconded by Gordon Barnes
That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of March 1, 2017, be
received for information.
Carried
4. Delegations
(a) Laurie Mueller, Sport Aurora
Re: Sport Plan – Support for Persons with a Disability
Ms. Mueller presented an overview of the Sport Plan, highlighting the vision,
goals and key recommendations of the Sport Plan, along with the barriers
and needs to sport and physical activity participation.
The Committee endorsed the Sport Plan and expressed support and
commitment in continuing the discussion and dialogue with Sport Aurora.
Moved by Gordon Barnes
Seconded by James Hoyes
That the comments of the delegation be received for information.
Carried
5. Matters for Consideration
1. Memorandum from Senior Policy Planner
Re: Site Plan Application, RCG Aurora North GP Inc., 800 St. John’s
Sideroad, WHITCHURCH CON 2 PT LOT 26 RP 65R32530 PART 1
Related File Numbers: ZBA-2012-09, By-law No. 5890-16, File
Number: SP-2017-01
Staff provided an overview of the site plan application, and the Committee
reviewed the site plan and drawings and discussed accessibility standards to be
considered as part of the site plan application.
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Moved by Gordon Barnes
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application, RCG Aurora
North GP Inc., 800 St. John’s Sideroad, WHITCHURCH CON 2 PT LOT
26 RP 65R32530 PART 1, Related File Numbers: ZBA-2012-09, By-law
No. 5890-16, File Number: SP-2017-01, be received; and
2. That the following Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding
the Site Plan Application be considered by staff:
(a) Request for the applicant to confirm the location and total number
of parking spaces, including accessible parking spots, through a
second submission of the application, to be circulated for further
comment.
Carried
2. Memorandum from Planner
Re: Site Plan Application (Submission 3), P.A.R.C.E.L. Inc., S/W Corner
of Yonge Street and Elderberry Trail, Pt of Lot 72, Concession 1,
File Number: SP-2014-07, Related Files: OPA-2008-04, ZBA-2008-14
Staff provided an overview of the site plan application, and the Committee
reviewed the site plan and drawings and discussed accessibility standards to be
considered as part of the site plan application.
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application (Submission 3),
P.A.R.C.E.L. Inc., S/W Corner of Yonge Street and Elderberry Trail, Pt of
Lot 72, Concession 1, File No. SP-2014-07, Related Files: OPA-2008-
03, ZBA-2008-14, be received; and
2. That the following Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding
the Site Plan Application (Submission 3) be considered by staff:
(a) Request for accessible parking spots, curb cuts and entrance
ramps on all levels of underground parking (P1 and P2); and
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(b) Request barrier-free path of travel for common access areas
related to the ground floor plan including accessible turning spaces,
and minimum doorway and corridor widths; and
(c) Request power door operators to be provided at the entrance door
and throughout the common access areas, including all levels of
underground parking (P1 and P2).
Carried
6. Informational Items
3. Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor
Re: 2017 Community Recognition Awards
Staff provided an overview of the memorandum and encouraged Committee
members to participate and nominate an individual, group or business for an
award, including the Inclusivity Award, as winners will be recognized at the
2017 Community Recognition Awards on Monday, May 29, 2017.
Moved by Gordon Barnes
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. That the memorandum regarding 2017 Community Recognition Awards
be received for information
Carried
7. New Business
Staff agreed to investigate developing and sharing information on best practices or
options meant to assist the planning, design and development process to ensure
new developments are accessible and meet or exceed the requirements under the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, S.O. 2005, c. 11, as
amended, and the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23, as amended.
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8. Adjournment
Moved by James Hoyes
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the meeting be adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
Carried
Committee recommendations are not binding on the Town unless adopted by Council at a
later meeting.