MINUTES - Accessibility Advisory Committee - 20210609 1
Town of Aurora
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
7:00 p.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Matthew Abas (Vice Chair)
John Lenchak
Hailey Reiss
Jo-anne Spitzer
Councillor John Gallo
Members Absent: Rachelle Stinson (Chair)
Other Attendees: Mat Zawada, Accessibility Advisor
Max Le Moine, Accessibility Co-op Student
Ishita Soneji, 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.
The Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
2. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Jo-anne Spitzer
Seconded by John Lenchak
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, be approved.
Carried
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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 May 12, 2021
Moved by John Lenchak
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of May 12,
2021, be received for information.
Carried
5. Delegations
None.
6. Matters for Consideration
6.1 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Site Plan Application OPA-
2020-01 (Submission #2), 26, 30, 32, 34-38 Berczy Street, Aurora
Staff provided an overview of the site plan and comments submitted to
the Planner on behalf of the Committee. It was mentioned that the
application was considered at the June 8, 2021 Public Planning meeting
where the decision to bring the application back to a future Public
Planning meeting was made. The Committee had no further input.
Moved by Hailey Reiss
Seconded by John Lenchak
1. That the memorandum regarding Site plan application OPA-2020-01
(Submission #2), 26, 30, 32, 34-38 Berczy Street, Aurora be received;
and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site
plan application OPA-2020-01 (Submission #2) be received and
referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
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6.2 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Site Plan Application SP(EX)-
2020-13 (Submission #1), 15360 Bayview Avenue
Staff provided an overview of the site plan and comments submitted to
the Planner on behalf of the Committee, noting the developer's responses
to the previous submission. The Committee sought clarification on the
recommended curb depressions around the accessible parking spots and
crosswalk connections and staff provided clarification. The Committee
had no further input.
Moved by John Lenchak
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
1. That the memorandum regarding Site plan application SP(EX)-2021-13
(Submission #1), 15360 Bayview Ave be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site
plan application SP(EX)-2021-13 (Submission #1) be received and
referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
6.3 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Site Plan Application SP-2021-
03 (Submission #2), 1623 Wellington Street
Staff provided an overview of the site plan and comments submitted to
the Planner on behalf of the Committee, noting the developer's response
to the previous submission. The Committee had no further input.
Moved by Jo-anne Spitzer
Seconded by John Lenchak
1. That the memorandum regarding Site plan application SP-2021-03
(Submission #2), 1623 Wellington Street be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site
plan application SP-2021-03 (Submission #2) be received and referred
to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
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6.4 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Site Plan Application SP-2021-
04 (Submission #2), 1623 Wellington Street East
Staff provided an overview of the site plan and comments submitted to
the Planner on behalf of the Committee. The Committee had no further
input.
Moved by John Lenchak
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
1. That the memorandum regarding Site plan application SP-2021-04
(Submission #2), 1623 Wellington Street East be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site
plan application SP-2021-04 (Submission #2) be received and referred
to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
6.5 Round Table Discussion; Re: Town of Aurora Accessibility Plan 2018 to
2024
Staff provided an update on the Facility Accessibility Design Standards
(FADS) document reviewing the draft HTML version and provided details
on the proposed format, layout, and accessible features of the HTML
version. The Committee and staff discussed about the searchability
feature and various means of readily accessing information within the
document.
Staff provided an update on the revised draft Aurora Business
Improvement Area (BIA) logo and the Committee provided feedback
regarding the logo colours. Staff referred to Machell's Alley along Yonge
Street and provided an update noting the proposed plan for the area. It
was mentioned that the area will serve as a picnic area for the public with
amenities provided such as picnic tables with accessible seating,
appropriate lighting, signage, and will be in accordance with the public
health guidelines.
Staff referred to the Joint Operations Centre (JOC) facility review video
and the Committee and staff discussed about the various accessibility
features requiring revisions including exterior updates such as curb
depressions, access aisle to barrier free parking spot, addition of tactile
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plates, relocation of signage along paths of travel, and update to the
accessible parking pavement colours. Staff noted that the interior of the
JOC building is in compliance.
Moved by John Lenchak
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
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 further action as appropriate.
Carried
7. Informational Items
None.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Hailey Reiss
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
Carried