AGENDA - Accessibility Advisory Committee - 20180404Accessibility
Advisory Committee
Meeting Agenda
Holland Room
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
4 p.m.
Public Release
March 29, 2018
Town of Aurora
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting Agenda
Date: Wednesday, April 4, 2018
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 March 7, 2018
Recommended:
That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of March 7, 2018, be
received for information.
4. Delegations
5. Matters for Consideration
6. Informational Items
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1.Verbal Update from Acting Accessibility Advisor
Re: Introduction of New Accessibility Advisor
Recommended:
1.That the verbal update regarding the Introduction of New Accessibility
Advisor, be received for information.
2.Verbal Update from Acting Accessibility Advisor
Re: National Access Awareness Week Project Plan
Recommended:
1.That the verbal update regarding National Access Awareness Week Project
Plan be received for information.
3.Extract from Council Meeting of February 27, 2018
Re: Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of January 10, 2018
Recommended:
1.That the Extract from Council Meeting of February 27, 2018, regarding the
Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of January 10, 2018, be
received for information.
4.Extract from Council Meeting of March 27, 2018
Re: Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2018-03
Recommended:
1.That the Extract from Council Meeting of March 27, 2018, regarding the
Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2018-03, be
received for information.
7.New Business
8.Adjournment
Town of Aurora
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date: Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Time and Location: 4 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Tyler Barker (Chair), Gordon Barnes, James Hoyes, and
Councillor John Abel
Member(s) Absent: John Lenchak (Vice Chair) and Jo-anne Spitzer
Other Attendees: Anthony Ierullo, Manager, Long Range and Strategic
Planning, Ivy Henriksen, Acting Accessibility Advisor, Nicole
Trudeau, Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:12 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Gordon Barnes
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, with the following addition, be
approved:
• Item 3 – Memorandum from Planner, Re: Application for Site Plan, 2nd
Submission, Metropolitan Square Inc., 180, 190 and 220 Wellington Street East,
File Number: SP-2016-10
Carried
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
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Interest Act.
3. Receipt of the Minutes
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2018
Moved by Gordon Barnes
Seconded by James Hoyes
That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 7, 2018, be
received for information.
Carried
4. Delegations
None
5. Matters for Consideration
1. Memorandum from Planner
Re: Site Plan Application, 5th Submission, Markangel Real Estate Assets
Inc., 55 Eric T. Smith Way, Lot 6 and Part of Block 11, Registered Plan
65M-4324, File No. SP-2016-06
Staff provided an overview of the site plan application, including comments
submitted by the applicant in response to previous comments made by the
Committee.
The Committee reviewed the site plan and drawings and discussed the comments
submitted by the applicant together with accessibility standards to be considered as
part of the site plan application.
The Committee expressed gratitude and acknowledged the applicant for addressing
and responding to previous comments made by Committee.
Moved by Gordon Barnes
Seconded by Councillor Abel
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1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application, 5th Submission,
Markangel Real Estate Assets Inc., 55 Eric. T. Smith Way, Lot 6 and Part of
Block 11, Registered Plan 65M-4324, File No. SP-2016-06, be received; and
2. That the following Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding the
Site Plan Application, 5th Submission be considered by staff:
(a) That the Committee has no further comments on this Site Plan
Application.
Carried
2. Memorandum from Planner
Re: 89 Mosley Street, Aurora Armoury Renovation
Mr. Jim Burkitt provided an overview of the restoration and renovation of the
Aurora Armoury, including the architectural elements and specifications of the
overall floor plan.
The Committee reviewed the overall floor plan, entrance and washroom plan,
and discussed accessibility standards to be considered as part of the renovation.
Moved by Gordon Barnes
Seconded by James Hoyes
1. That the memorandum and presentation of Jim Burkitt, Gow Hastings
Architects, regarding the 89 Mosley Street, Aurora Armoury Renovation, be
received; and
2. That the following Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding the
Aurora Armoury Renovation be considered by staff:
(a) Request to exceed the minimum number of accessible parking spaces;
(b) Request for the regrading of the outdoor hard surface to allow for access
and barrier-free entrances and connectivity to the common areas of the
park;
(c) Request for a barrier-free path of travel extending from the entrance
vestibule to other common or public use areas, including accessible
turning spaces, doorway and corridor widths, and power door operators;
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(d) Request for an accessible reception area, including counter height and
signage;
(e) Request for power door operators to be provided at entrances to the
men’s and women’s washrooms;
(f) Request for automatic sliding doors with motion sensors, where possible;
and
(g) Request that digital infrastructure for current and future uses be
considered, including projection drops.
Carried as amended
3. Memorandum from Planner
Re: Site Plan Application, 2nd Submission, Metropolitan Square Inc.,
180, 190 and 220 Wellington Street East, File No. SP-2016-10
Staff provided an overview of the site plan application, including comments
submitted by the applicant in response to previous comments made by the
Committee.
The Committee discussed the site plan application and comments submitted by the
applicant, together with accessibility standards to be considered as part of the site
plan application. However, due to the timing of the site plan application submission,
the Committee did not have an opportunity to review the drawings.
Moved by James Hoyes
Seconded by Gordon Barnes
1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application, 2nd Submission,
Metropolitan Square Inc., 180, 190 and 220 Wellington Street East, Part of
Lot 106, Registered Plan 246, Lot 81, Con. 1, EYS, File No. SP-2016-10, be
received; and
2. That the following Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding the
Site Plan Application, 2nd Submission, be considered by staff:
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(a) That the Committee did not have an opportunity to review the nineteen
(19) sets of drawings, due to the timing of the site plan application
submission; and
(b) That the Committee looks forward to receiving a third submission.
Carried
4. Round Table Discussion
Re: Leash-Free Dog Park (Canine Commons)
The Committee and staff discussed the renovations made to the Leash-Free Dog
Park (Canine Commons) including the parking lot, entrance gate and fence, along
with the Machell Park field entrance for comparison.
As the Committee was not given an opportunity to provide comments on the
renovations, the Committee requested to be circulated on conceptual drawings for
buildings and public spaces that the Town purchases, constructs, or significantly
renovates, including the Leash-Free Dog Park (Canine Commons) to address
accessibility standards.
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Gordon Barnes
1. That the discussion and comments regarding Leash-Free Dog Park (Canine
Commons) be received and referred to staff for consideration and action as
appropriate.
Carried
6. Informational Items
5. Verbal Update from Acting Accessibility Advisor
Re: National Access Awareness Week (NAAW) 2018
Staff provided an update on the activities for National Access Awareness Week
2018 including an Information Fair, Accessibility Advisory Committee Public
Open House, and historical display at Town Hall with the Aurora Museum &
Archives, along with piggyback options with The Regional Municipality of York.
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Moved by Gordon Barnes
Seconded by Councillor Abel
1. That the verbal update from Acting Accessibility Advisor regarding National
Access Awareness Week (NAAW) 2018 be received for information.
Carried
6. Extract from Council Meeting of January 30, 2018
Re: Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of December 6, 2017
Moved by Gordon Barnes
Seconded by James Hoyes
1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of January 30, 2018, regarding the
Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of December 6, 2017, be
received for information.
Carried
7. New Business
The Chair provided an update on the status of a new, fully-accessible washroom at
Upper Canada Mall, noting that the long-term solution is to have the washroom
completed with a change table and ceiling lift. He advised that the short-term
solution is to use a hoyer lift until the new, fully-accessible washroom is complete.
The Committee discussed the Town’s contribution towards the purchase of the
accessible washroom trailer, and expressed interest in learning more about its
availability for future use.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Gordon Barnes
That the meeting be adjourned at 5:48 p.m.
Carried
Committee recommendations are not binding on the Town unless adopted by Council.
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5. Consent Agenda
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Thom
C1. General Committee Meeting Report of February 20, 2018
(R16) Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of January 10, 2018
1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of January
10, 2018, be received for information.
Carried
Extract from
Council Meeting of
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
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6. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
R5. Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2018-03
(Formerly Item C1(R9))
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Thom
1. That Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2018-03 be
received; and
2. That the Committee recommendations of the February 1, 2018 Environmental
Advisory Committee meeting, be approved; and
3. That the Committee recommendations of the January 10, 2018 Accessibility
Advisory Committee meeting be referred to staff for further information.
Carried
Recommendations from Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of January
10, 2018
1. Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor
Re: Town of Aurora 2018-2024 Accessibility Plan
(a) That the 2018-2024 Accessibility Plan be approved; and
(b) That the Accessibility Award be reinstated as a category of the Town’s
Community Recognition Awards, in addition to the Inclusivity Award, and
awarded to an individual, group or business that has contributed to the
elimination of barriers for people with disabilities in Aurora; and
(c) That the Terms of Reference for the Accessibility Advisory Committee be
reviewed to increase the number of members; and
(d) That staff develop a recruitment, public outreach and education strategy for the
Accessibility Advisory Committee within three (3) months.
Extract from
Council Meeting of
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda
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