AGENDA - Accessibility Advisory Committee - 20170906
Accessibility
Advisory Committee
Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
4 p.m.
Holland Room
Aurora Town Hall
Public Release
August 30, 2017
Town of Aurora
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting Agenda
Date: Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Time and Location: 4 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
1. Approval of the Agenda
Recommended:
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
3. Receipt of the Minutes
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2017
Recommended:
That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June 7, 2017, be
received for information.
4. Delegations
5. Matters for Consideration
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1. Round Table Discussion
Re: Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Park Opening
Recommended:
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.
2. Memorandum from Planner
Re: Application for Minor Site Plan Amendment
Roman Catholic Episcopal Corp.
15347 Yonge Street
File Number: SP-2017-06
(Full-size drawings will be available at the meeting.)
Recommended:
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 Accessibility Advisory Committee provide comment regarding the
Application for Minor Site Plan Amendment.
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
(Full-size drawings will be available at the meeting.)
Recommended:
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; and
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2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee provide comment regarding the
Site Plan Application (Submission 2).
4. Round Table Discussion
Re: Accessibility Day
Recommended:
1. That the comments and suggestions of the Committee regarding
Accessibility Day be received and referred to staff for consideration and
action as appropriate.
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
Recommended:
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.
7. New Business
8. Adjournment
Town of Aurora
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Time and Location: 4 p.m., Leksand Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Tyler Barker (Chair), John Lenchak (Vice Chair) (arrived 4:05
p.m.), Gordon Barnes, James Hoyes, Jo-anne Spitzer, and
Councillor John Abel (departed 5:33 p.m.)
Member(s) Absent: None
Other Attendees: Chris Catania, Accessibility Advisor, Michael de Rond, Town
Clerk, and Sarah Murray, Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4 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 April 5, 2017, and
No Quorum Report of May 10, 2017
Moved by James Hoyes
Seconded by Councillor Abel
That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of April 5, 2017, and
the No Quorum Report of May 10, 2017, be received for information.
Carried
4. Delegations
None
5. Matters for Consideration
1. Memorandum from Senior Policy Planner
Re: Site Plan Application, 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 Councillor Abel
Seconded by Gordon Barnes
1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application, 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. The following Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding the
Site Plan Application be considered by staff:
(a) Consideration by the applicant to install automatic door sliders;
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(b) Consideration to align accessible suites to the Building Code;
(c) Consideration for Hoyer Lift-friendly beds in accessible suites;
(d) Consideration for utility switches and amenities to be at wheelchair
height in accessible suites;
(e) Consideration for proper door closures for accessible suites and
washrooms;
(f) Consideration for accessible toilet height and amenities in accessible
suites;
(g) Consideration for barrier-free path of travel from accessible parking
spaces to front entrance, ensuring the front structural pillar does not
affect the path of travel;
(h) Consideration for sliding automatic doors at main entrance with proper
curb cuts;
(i) Consideration for business centre and breakfast area to be accessible
with accessible seating;
(j) Consideration for accessible counter height for front reception area;
and
(k) Consideration for all main entries to public spaces, doorways, and
routes of travel to have a clear width greater than 38 inches.
Carried
2. Memorandum from Planner
Re: Site Plan Application (Submission 3), 458201 Ontario Inc., 21 and 33
Eric T. Smith Way, Lots 8 and 9, Registered Plan 65M-4324, File
Number: SP-2016-08
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 Abel
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application (Submission 3),
458201 Ontario Inc., 21 and 33 Eric T. Smith Way, Lots 8 and 9,
Registered Plan 65M-4324, File Number: SP-2016-08 be received; and
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2. That 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 spaces.
Carried
Moved by James Hoyes
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
1. That the Applicant’s submission be referred for consideration for a new
award for outstanding achievement in accessibility standards.
Carried
3. Extract from Council Meeting of April 25, 2017
Re: General Committee Report No. CS17-011 – 2018 Municipal Election
– Adoption of Voting Method, and Council Report No. CS17-015 –
Alternative Methods of Voting – Next Steps
The Committee raised concerns, including providing barrier-free public access and
ensuring that the internet voting platform is compatible with assistive technologies,
which were addressed by the Town Clerk.
Moved by James Hoyes
Seconded by Councillor Abel
1. That Extract from Council Meeting of April 25, 2017 regarding General
Committee Report No. CS17-011 – 2018 Municipal Election – Adoption of
Voting Method, and Council Report No. CS17-015 – Alternative Methods
of Voting – Next Steps and attached reports be received; and
2. That the comments and suggestions of the Committee regarding General
Committee Report No. CS17-011 – 2018 Municipal Election – Adoption of
Voting Method, and Council Report No. CS17-015 – Alternative Methods
of Voting – Next Steps and attached reports be referred to staff for
consideration and action as appropriate.
Carried
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6. Informational Items
4. Extract from Council Meeting of March 28, 2017
Re: Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 1,
2017
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Gordon Barnes
1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of March 28, 2017, regarding the
Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 1, 2017, be
received for information.
Carried
7. New Business
The Chair acknowledged the Heritage Advisory Committee and its recent approval
to modify a house to accommodate for accessibility.
The Committee discussed how best to actively recruit and engage Aurora
residents who may be interested in getting involved for the upcoming term.
The Chair raised the idea of hosting an Accessibility Fair in September or October
2017. The Committee discussed venue options and potential collaborators, noting
that the event could also offer a keynote speaker. Staff agreed to investigate and
report back to the Committee.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Gordon Barnes
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
That the meeting be adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
Carried
Committee recommendations are not binding on the Town unless adopted by Council at a
later meeting.
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INTERNAL MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 15, 2017
TO: B. Butler, Planning and Building Services
A. Bazar, Planning and Building Services
J. Healey, Planning and Building Services
S. Tienkamp, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
P. De Sario, Corporate Services
J. McDonald, Central York Fire Services
C. Catania, Accessibility Advisory Committee
CC: Mayor Dawe and Members of Council
D. Nadorozny, CAO
M. Ramunno, Director of Planning and Building Services
A. Mihail, Infrastructure and Environmental Services
Council Secretariat, Corporate Services
FROM: Lawrence Kuk, Planning and Building Services
Re: Application for Minor Site Plan Amendment
Roman Catholic Episcopal Corp.
15347 Yonge Street
File Number: SP-2017-06
A Site Plan Application has been submitted to the Planning and Building Services
department for review. The Applicant is proposing an expansion to the existing church,
together with a new steeple, reconfiguration of the existing parking area and restoration to
the historical portion of the house fronting on Catherine Street.
Please find enclosed copies of the following materials submitted in conjunction with the
subject application.
I would appreciate receiving your comments by September 5, 2017.
Should you have any questions regarding the above noted proposal, please feel free to
contact me.
Attach.
100 John West Way
Box 1000
Aurora, ON L4G 6J1
Phone: 905-727-3123 Ext. 4343
Email: Lkuk@aurora.ca
www.aurora.ca
Planning and Building Services
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5. Consent Agenda
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
That the following Consent Agenda items, C1 (with the exception of sub-item R13) to C3
inclusive, be approved:
C1. General Committee Meeting Report of June 6, 2017
1. That the General Committee meeting report of June 6, 2017, be received and
the following recommendations carried by the Committee approved.
(C2) Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 1, 2017, and
April 5, 2017
1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of March 1,
2017, and April 5, 2017, be received for information.
Carried
Extract from
Council Meeting of
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
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