MINUTES - Accessibility Advisory Committee - 20190904
Town of Aurora
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Time and Location: 7 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: John Lenchak (Chair), Hailey Reiss (Vice Chair), Matthew
Abas, Max Le Moine, Jo-anne Spitzer, Councillor Rachel
Gilliland
Members Absent: Gordon Barnes
Other Attendees: Mat Zawada, Accessibility Advisor, Linda Bottos,
Council/Committee Coordinator
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
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, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50.
3. Receipt of the Minutes
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 5, 2019
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Moved by Jo-anne Spitzer
Seconded by Max Le Moine
That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June 5, 2019, be
received for information.
Carried
4. Delegations
None
5. Matters for Consideration
1. Memorandum from Planner
Re: Application for Site Plan Amendment (Minor)
Piramal Healthcare, 110 Industrial Parkway North, Plan 246, Pt Lot
103, Plan 65R4062, Part 3 and 4, File Number: SP-2019-05
Staff provided an overview of the application, and the Committee reviewed the
site plan and discussed the accessibility standards to be considered as part of
the site plan application.
Moved by Hailey Reiss
Seconded by Max Le Moine
1. That the memorandum regarding Application for Site Plan Amendment
(Minor), Piramal Healthcare, 110 Industrial Parkway North, Plan 246, Pt
Lot 103, Plan 65R4062, Part 3 and 4, File Number: SP-2019-05, be
received; and
2. That the following Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding
the Application for Site Plan Amendment (Minor) be considered by staff:
(a) Request to view a more detailed site plan outlining the location and
number of current barrier-free parking spaces to identify whether the
new lot requires any additional spaces; and
(b) Request that tactile indicators be installed at the stairway for the
new building; and
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(c) Request that a barrier-free path of travel be added to delineate a
pathway from the new parking lot to the new building; and
(d) Request that automatic door openers be installed for all public access
locations in the new building, including proper timed door delays.
Carried
2. Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor
Re: Ban of Single-Use Plastic Straws
Staff gave an overview of the memorandum, noting the staff recommendation
that an “offer first” policy be implemented for plastic straws at Town facilities
pending the implementation of any federal and provincial legislation. The
Committee discussed various options and approaches to banning plastics and
expressed support for the “offer first” policy in the short term. The Committee
recommended that the policy be reviewed regularly to keep the organization
up-to-date with regulations, technology, and industry best practices.
Moved by Hailey Reiss
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
1. That the memorandum regarding Ban of Single-Use Plastic Straws be
received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee supports the implementation of
an “offer first” policy for single-use plastic straws at Town facilities.
Carried
3. Round Table Discussion
Re: Town of Aurora Accessibility Plan 2018 to 2024
The Committee discussed various issues and made suggestions to include:
(a) automatic door openers to the men’s and women’s change rooms (next
to family change room) at Aurora Family Leisure Complex (AFLC); and
(b) adult change tables in washrooms for both SARC and AFLC; and
(c) automatic door openers to pool from change rooms at AFLC.
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The Committee further suggested that a sensory break room or space be
made available at Town events, where Town facilities are available nearby, to
provide relief for children and adults that may need a sensory break in order to
continue enjoying an event.
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
1. That the comments and suggestions regarding the Town of Aurora
Accessibility Plan 2018 to 2024 be received and referred to staff for
consideration and action as appropriate.
Carried
6. Informational Items
4. Memorandum from Senior Policy Planner
Re: Library Square – Preferred Church Street Design Options
Staff provided a brief overview of the memorandum and benefits of Design
Option 2B including the addition of three on-street barrier-free parking spaces.
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Matthew Abas
1. That the memorandum regarding Library Square – Preferred Church
Street Design Options be received for information.
Carried
5. Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor
Re: Accessibility Advisory Committee Input and Comments for Site Plan
Applications
Staff gave a brief overview of the memorandum and comments provided on
behalf of the Committee regarding five site plan applications. The Committee
requested that the applications from L&B Aurora Inc. (File ZBA-2019-01) and
Smart Centres-Whitwell Developments Ltd. (File SP-2019-04) be included on
the next meeting agenda for Committee review and comment.
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Moved by Max Le Moine
Seconded by Matthew Abas
1. That the memorandum regarding Accessibility Advisory Committee Input
and Comments for Site Plan Applications be received for information.
Carried
6. Memorandum from Deputy Town Clerk
Re: Advisory Committee Chair Rotation
Staff provided a brief overview of the memorandum and changes to the
Town’s Policy for Ad Hoc/Advisory Committees and Local Boards respecting
the Chair/Vice Chair rotation process.
Moved by Jo-anne Spitzer
Seconded by Matthew Abas
1. That the memorandum regarding Advisory Committee Chair Rotation be
received for information.
Carried
7. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Hailey Reiss
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
Carried