MINUTES - Accessibility Advisory Committee - 20180509
Town of Aurora
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Time and Location: 4 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Tyler Barker (Chair), John Lenchak (Vice Chair), Gordon
Barnes, James Hoyes, Jo-anne Spitzer, and Councillor John
Abel
Member(s) Absent: None
Other Attendees: Fausto Filipetto, Senior Policy Planner, Matt Zawada,
Accessibility Advisor, and Nicole Trudeau,
Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:04 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.
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3. Receipt of the Minutes
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 4, 2018
Moved by John Lenchak
Seconded by James Hoyes
That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of April 4, 2018, be
received for information.
Carried
4. Delegations
None
5. Matters for Consideration
None
6. Informational Items
1. Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor
Re: National Access Awareness Week Update
Staff provided an update on the events planned from May 28 to June 1 to
recognize National Access Awareness Week.
Moved by John Lenchak
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
1. That the memorandum regarding National Access Awareness Week Update
be received for information.
Carried
2. Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor
Re: Accessible Trailer Application
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Staff provided an overview of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Accessible
Trailer Booking Requests form, including the booking process and how the Town
of Aurora may consider the trailer for outdoor events.
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by James Hoyes
1. That the memorandum regarding Accessible Trailer Application be received
for information.
Carried
3. Memorandum from Senior Policy Planner
Re: Library Square Design
Mr. Fausto Filipetto provided an overview of the Library Square Design, including
the exterior and interior accessible routes.
The Committee expressed concern regarding the accessibility deficiencies in the
updated Library Square design, and discussed accessibility standards to be
considered as part of the design, emphasizing the need to review pedestrian
entrances, paths of travel and drop-off zones around the building.
Moved by Gordon Barnes
Seconded by John Lenchak
1. That the memorandum regarding Library Square Design be received; and
2. That the following Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding the
Library Square Design be considered by staff:
(a) Request to increase the number of accessible parking spaces, including
consideration to add on-street parking; and
(b) Request for accessible parking spaces to be distributed and located in
closer proximity to the entrances and exits of Town Library, Cultural
Centre, New Community Facility and Victoria Hall; and
(c) Request for the location of the Book Drop-off to be reconsidered, as the
proposed location is farther away from the Town Library with no protection
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from the elements, and the previous drop-off passenger area has been
eliminated; and
(d) Request that, at a minimum, the new design should maintain the current
level of accessibility experienced by patrons.
Carried
4. Extract from Council Meeting of March 27, 2018
Re: Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2018
Moved by Gordon Barnes
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of March 27, 2018, regarding the
Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 7, 2018, be
received for information
Carried
5. Extract from Council Meeting of April 24, 2018
Re: Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 7, 2018
Moved by John Lenchak
Seconded by Gordon Barnes
1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of April 24, 2018, regarding the
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 7, 2018, be
received for information.
Carried
7. New Business
None
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8. Adjournment
Moved by Gordon Barnes
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
That the meeting be adjourned at 5:28 p.m.
Carried
Committee recommendations are not binding on the Town unless adopted by Council.