MINUTES - Accessibility Advisory Committee - 20190403
Town of Aurora
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Time and Location: 7 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: John Lenchak (Chair), Hailey Reiss (Vice Chair), Matthew
Abas, Gordon Barnes, Max Le Moine, Jo-anne Spitzer, and
Councillor Rachel Gilliland
Members Absent: None
Other Attendees: Ivy Henriksen, Manager of Customer Service, Mat Zawada,
Accessibility Advisor, and Nicole Trudeau, Committee
Coordinator
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Gordon Barnes
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, with the following additional
item, be approved:
• Item 5 – Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Accessible Trailer
Application
Carried
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50.
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3. Receipt of the Minutes
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2019
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Max Le Moine
That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of March 6, 2019, be
received for information.
Carried
4. Delegations
None
5. Matters for Consideration
1. Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor
Re: Town of Aurora Accessibility Plan 2018 to 2024
Staff provided an overview of the contents in the Town of Aurora Accessibility
Plan 2018 to 2024 including Appendix “A” – Completed Items, Appendix “B” –
Recommended Accessibility Items 2018-2024 and Appendix “C” – Integrated
Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR) Implementation Plan 2018-2024.
The Committee requested that the Town of Aurora Accessibility Plan 2018 to
2024 be a standing item on the Accessibility Advisory Committee agenda for
continued discussion, including recommended accessibility items.
Moved by Max Le Moine
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
1. That the memorandum regarding Town of Aurora Accessibility Plan 2018 to
2024 be received; and
2. That the following Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding
the Town of Aurora Accessibility Plan 2018 to 2024 be considered by staff:
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(a) That the Town of Aurora Accessibility Plan 2018 to 2024 be a standing
item on the Accessibility Advisory Committee agenda, beginning with the
next Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on May 8, 2019.
Carried
6. Informational Items
2. Memorandum from Max Le Moine, Accessibility Advisory Committee
Member
Re: National AccessAbility Week Proposal
Mr. Le Moine presented an overview of the National AccessAbility Week
Proposal including official dates, celebration dates, event calendar, internal
(Aurora Public Library and Town staff) and external (school boards and
community organizations) involvement, and next steps.
The Committee discussed the activities taking place during National
AccessAbility Week, being recognized from May 26 to June 1, 2019, including
an information fair (Stronach Aurora Recreation Centre), historical displays
(Town Hall), lunch and learn (Council Chambers), open house (Stronach
Aurora Recreation Centre), and book displays (Aurora Public Library), along
with suggestions for additional participation and community involvement.
Moved by Gordon Barnes
Seconded by Matthew Abas
1. That the memorandum and presentation regarding National AccessAbility
Week Proposal be received for information.
Carried
3. Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor
Re: Wildlife Park Trail
Staff provided an overview of the design and technical requirements of the
Wildlife Park Trail, to address comments made by the Committee at the
Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on March 6, 2019, including rest
areas, natural features of the area and an accessible exterior path of travel
(entrances, ramps and handrails).
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The Committee discussed the location and design of rest areas, along with an
opportunity for the Committee to provide comments on the location and
placement of rest areas at a future Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting.
Moved by Gordon Barnes
Seconded by Max Le Moine
1. That the memorandum regarding Wildlife Park Trail be received for
information.
Carried
4. Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor
Re: 2019 Community Recognition Awards
Staff provided an overview of the 2019 Community Recognition Awards
including award categories and criteria, as Committee members were
encouraged to participate and nominate individuals, groups or businesses for
an award, including the Inclusivity Award.
The Committee was also encouraged to visit www.aurora.ca/cra before the
nomination deadline on Friday, April 5, 2019, for more information including a
full list of award categories and to download a nomination form.
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by Gordon Barnes
1. That the memorandum regarding 2019 Community Recognition Awards be
received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee members be encouraged to
submit nominations for the 2019 Community Recognition Awards.
Carried
5. Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor
Re: Accessible Trailer Application
Staff provided an overview of the Accessible Trailer Application from the Town
of W hitchurch-Stouffville including availability for outdoor events (May to
October), expectations of Whitchurch-Stouffville staff and renters
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(municipalities and school boards), and the increased rental price per day, plus
damage deposit.
The Committee discussed the financial contributions made to Whitchurch-
Stouffville to fund the accessible trailer, including the donation from the Town of
Aurora, along with suggestions to give or exchange information with other
municipalities to assess the need, identify barriers and issues of concern.
Moved by Max Le Moine
Seconded by Hailey Reiss
1. That the memorandum regarding Accessible Trailer Application be received
for information.
Carried
7. Adjournment
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Carried