MINUTES - Accessibility Advisory Committee - 20171206
Town of Aurora
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Time and Location: 4 p.m., Leksand Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Tyler Barker (Chair), Gordon Barnes, James Hoyes
(departed 5:15 p.m.), Jo-anne Spitzer and Councillor John
Abel
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 Councillor Abel
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 November 8, 2017
Moved by Gordon Barnes
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of November 8, 2017,
be received for information.
Carried
4. Delegations
None
5. Matters for Consideration
1. Memorandum from Planner,
Re: Application for Site Plan,
York Region Christian Seniors Home Inc.,
440 & 460 William Graham Drive,
Plan 65M-4442, Block 4,
File Number: SP-2017-11,
Related Files: OPA-2017-04, ZBA-2016-12
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 James Hoyes
Seconded by Gordon Barnes
1. That the memorandum regarding Application for Site Plan, 36York
Region Christian Seniors Home Inc., 440 and 460 William Graham
Drive, Plan 65M-4442, Block 4, File Number: SP-2017-11, Related Files:
OPA-2017-04, ZBA-2016-12, be received; and
2. That the following Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding
the Site Plan Application be considered by staff:
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(a) Request to replace the two (2) doors at the main entrance with
automatic sliding doors;
(b) Request for a barrier-free path of travel from the accessible parking
spaces to the main entrance, including curb cuts;
(c) Request accessible parking spaces on the lower level floor plan;
(d) Request the addition of a ramp for access onto the stage in the
Fellowship Hall (The Great Hall); and
(e) Request for a barrier-free path of travel extending from the main
entrance on the ground floor plan to other common or public use
areas, including accessible turning spaces, doorway and corridor
widths, and power door operators.
Carried
2. Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor
Re: Town of Aurora 2018-2024 Accessibility Plan
Staff provided an overview of the 2018-2024 Accessibility Plan, which is reviewed
and updated annually in consultation with the Accessibility Advisory Committee.
The Committee discussed various aspects of the Accessibility Plan including the
composition of the Accessibility Advisory Committee and the Community
Recognition Awards, including the Inclusivity Award and the Accessibility Award.
The Committee agreed to defer the Accessibility Plan to the next Accessibility
Advisory Committee in January for further discussion.
Motion to defer
Moved by Gordon Barnes
Seconded by Councillor Abel
1. That the memorandum regarding Capital Accessibility Initiatives 2018-
2024 be deferred to the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of
January 10, 2018.
Motion to defer
Carried
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6. Informational Items
3. Extract from Council Meeting of October 24, 2017
Re: Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 6,
2017
Moved by Gordon Barnes
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of October 24, 2017, regarding
the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of September 6,
2017, be received for information.
Carried
7. New Business
The Committee discussed agenda items for the Accessibility Advisory Committee
meeting of January 10, 2018 including the National Access Awareness Week 2018
and Community Transportation Grant Program – Municipal Stream.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Jo-anne Spitzer
Seconded by Gordon Barnes
That the meeting be adjourned at 5:25 p.m.
Carried
Committee recommendations are not binding on the Town unless adopted by Council.