MINUTES - Accessibility Advisory Committee - 20170906
Town of Aurora
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date: Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Time and Location: 4 p.m., Leksand Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Tyler Barker (Chair), John Lenchak (Vice Chair), James Hoyes,
Gordon Barnes, Jo-anne Spitzer, and Councillor John Abel
Member(s) Absent: None
Other Attendees: Chris Catania, Accessibility Advisor, Nicole Trudeau,
Council/Committee Secretary and Al Downey, Director of
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (Item 1)
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by John Lenchak
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.
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3. Receipt of the Minutes
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2017
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Gordon Barnes
That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June 7, 2017, be
received for information.
Carried
4. Delegations
None
5. Matters for Consideration
1. Round Table Discussion
Re: Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Park Opening
Staff and the Committee discussed various options to highlight and celebrate
the opening of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Park, including dates, invitations,
and a schedule of intended activities and times for the Opening.
Staff advised that the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Park Opening will take place in
September 2017, featuring a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of the Park, to
be led by the Committee.
At the request of the Committee, invitations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Park Opening are to be extended to residents, staff, Mayor and Members of
Council, community groups and organizations, schools and the media including
the ABLE Network, March of Dimes, Kerry’s Place, CHATS, Voices of Joy
Community Choir, Alzheimer Society of York Region, students and staff at the
York Region District School Board and York Catholic District School Board,
Accessibility Advisory Committees from other municipalities, The Auroran,
Rogers and snapd Aurora.
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Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by John Lenchak
1. That the comments and suggestions of the Committee regarding Queen’s
Diamond Jubilee Park Opening be received and referred to staff for
consideration and action as appropriate.
Carried
2. Memorandum from Planner
Re: Application for Minor Site Plan Amendment, Roman Catholic
Episcopal Corp., 15347 Yonge Street, File Number: SP-2017-06
Staff provided an overview of the application for minor 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 John Lenchak
Seconded by James Hoyes
1. That the memorandum regarding Application for Minor Site Plan
Amendment, Roman Catholic Episcopal Corp., 15347 Yonge Street, File
Number: SP-2017-06, be received; and
2. That the following Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding
the Site Plan Application be considered by staff:
(a) Request for barrier-free entrance that includes the addition of a ramp;
and
(b) Request for an elevator or other barrier-free access to be provided
between all floors.
Carried
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3. Memorandum from Senior Policy Planner
Re: Site Plan Application (Submission 2), MBH Aurora Lodging GP
Limited, Northeast Corner of Goulding Avenue and Eric T. Smith
Way, Part of Lot 1, Registered Plan 65M-4324, Part 1, Plan 65R-35666,
File Number: SP-2017-04
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 Gordon Barnes
Seconded by James Hoyes
1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application (Submission 2),
MBH Aurora Lodging GP Limited, Northeast Corner of Goulding Avenue
and Eric T. Smith Way, Part of Lot 1, Registered Plan 65M-4324, Part 1,
Plan 65R-35666, File Number: SP-2017-04, 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 respond to the comments made by the
Committee and reflected in the Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2017, through a third submission of the
application, to be circulated.
Carried
4. Round Table Discussion
Re: Accessibility Day
The Committee discussed various options for Accessibility Day, including
themes, dates, venues, invitations, guest speakers and activities, to highlight
and celebrate accessibility and inclusion in the Town.
It was agreed that Accessibility Day will be held in June 2018 to coincide with
National Access Awareness Week, with the Committee continuing the
discussion to determine event details and a specific date.
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Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
1. That the comments and suggestions of the Committee regarding
Accessibility Day be received and referred to staff for consideration and
action as appropriate.
Carried
6. Informational Items
5. Extract from Council Meeting of June 13, 2017
Re: Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 1, 2017,
and April 5, 2017
Moved by John Lenchak
Seconded by Gordon Barnes
1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of June 13, 2017, regarding the
Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of March 1, 2017, and
April 5, 2017, be received for information.
Carried
7. New Business
None
8. Adjournment
Moved by Gordon Barnes
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
That the meeting be adjourned at 5:57 p.m.
Carried
Committee recommendations are not binding on the Town unless adopted by Council.
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