MINUTES - Accessibility Advisory Committee - 20201014 1
Town of Aurora
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
7:00 p.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Councillor Rachel Gilliland (Acting Chair)
Hailey Reiss (Vice Chair) (arrived 7:09 p.m.)
Matthew Abas
Max Le Moine
Rachelle Stinson
Members Absent: John Lenchak (Chair)
Jo-anne Spitzer
Other Attendees: Erin Hamilton, Sport and Community Development Specialist
Chiara Mabrucco, Community Programmer
Mat Zawada, Accessibility Advisor
Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Coordinator
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1. Procedural Notes
This meeting was held electronically as per Section 19. i) of the Town's
Procedure By-law No. 6228-19, as amended, due to the COVID-19 situation.
In the absence of the Chair and Vice Chair, the Committee consented to
Councillor Gilliland acting as Chair for the meeting.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
2. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by Max Le Moine
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That the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, including the
following added item, be approved:
• Item 6.5 – Round Table Discussion; Re: Town of Aurora Accessibility Plan
2018 to 2024
Carried
3. 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.
4. Receipt of the Minutes
4.1 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 9,
2020
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by Rachelle Stinson
That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of September
9, 2020, be received for information.
Carried
5. Delegations
None.
6. Matters for Consideration
6.1 Memorandum from Sport and Community Development Specialist;
Re: Inclusion in Sport Manual
Erin Hamilton, Sport and Community Development Specialist, presented
an overview of the background and purpose of the development of the
Inclusion in Sport Manual as a resource for the local sport community and
their staff. Chiara Mabrucco, Community Programmer, was also in
attendance to answer any questions from the Committee.
The Committee and staff provided feedback on their appreciation of the
Manual and content, and suggestions regarding consistency of language,
text and image styling, person-first language, its potential as a school
resource, and gender identify.
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Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by Max Le Moine
1. That the memorandum regarding Inclusion in Sport Manual be
received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding the
Inclusion in Sport Manual be received and referred to staff for
consideration.
Carried
6.2 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Accessibility Advisory
Committee (AAC) Input and Comments for Site Plan Application SP-
2019-01 (Submission #3)
Staff provided an overview of the comments submitted to the Planner by
the Accessibility Advisor on behalf of the Committee. The Committee
reviewed the site plan and inquired about the possibility of adding a
crosswalk in the southeast corner of the site, and staff explained why this
would not be recommended. The Committee supported the submitted
comments and had no further input.
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by Rachelle Stinson
1. That the memorandum regarding Accessibility Advisory Committee
(AAC) input and comments for Site Plan Application SP-2019-01
(Submission #3) be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding the
site plan application be received and referred to staff for consideration.
Carried
6.3 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Accessibility Advisory
Committee (AAC) Input and Comments for Site Plan Application SP-
2020-01 (Submission #2)
Staff provided an overview of the comments submitted to the Planner by
the Accessibility Advisor on behalf of the Committee and noted the
applicant's lack of response to previously submitted comments. The
Committee reviewed the site plan, supported the submitted comments,
and had no further input.
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Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by Hailey Reiss
1. That the memorandum regarding Accessibility Advisory Committee
(AAC) input and comments for Site Plan Application SP-2020-01
(Submission #2) be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding the
site plan application be received and referred to staff for consideration.
Carried
6.4 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Accessibility Advisory
Committee (AAC) Input and Comments for Site Plan Application
SPM-2020-01 (Submission #2)
Staff provided an overview of the comments submitted to the Planner by
the Accessibility Advisor on behalf of the Committee and noted the
applicant's positive response to previously submitted comments. The
Committee reviewed the site plan, supported the submitted comments,
and had no further input.
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by Hailey Reiss
1. That the memorandum regarding Accessibility Advisory Committee
(AAC) input and comments for Site Plan Application SPM-2020-01
(Submission #2) be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding the
site plan application be received and referred to staff for consideration.
Carried
6.5 Round Table Discussion; Re: Town of Aurora Accessibility Plan 2018
to 2024
The Committee inquired about the status of evacuation chairs for Town
facility stairways. Staff advised the approximate cost and the Committee
agreed that one evacuation chair should be purchased and installed for
testing and to determine the feasibility of further purchases.
Staff advised that a scheduled, physical facility tour of the Stronach Aurora
Recreation Complex and Aurora Family Leisure Complex would be held
on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with any available
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Committee members, and noted that a virtual tour of the facilities would
also be made available for Committee comment.
Staff advised that a request was received from the Aurora Seniors' Centre
for the installation of a permanent ramp and barrier-free, automatic door
opener buttons to improve the path of travel to the bocce ball courts. Staff
agreed to report back with a cost estimate for further discussion on budget
options.
Staff noted that the Library's barrier-free parking area would soon be
unavailable, as well as Victoria and Church Streets, during phase one of
the Library Square construction project, and offered alternative options for
the Committee's comment. The Committee and staff discussed various
aspects and concerns, and it was agreed that feedback to staff would
include suggestions for continued barrier-free parking on Mosley Street,
one temporary barrier-free parking spot with signage in the second tier
parking lot (next to Aurora Cultural Centre), development of a Yonge
Street drop-off/pick-up program, and campaigning information to create
awareness of the available programs and paths of travel to the front doors
of the Library on Yonge Street. Staff agreed to include follow-up
information for further feedback at the next meeting.
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by Hailey Reiss
1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding the
Town of Aurora Accessibility Plan 2018 to 2024 be received and
referred to staff for consideration and action as appropriate.
Carried
7. Informational Items
None.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Hailey Reiss
Seconded by Max Le Moine
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
Carried