AGENDA - Accessibility Advisory Committee - 20211110Town of Aurora
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting Agenda
Date:November 10, 2021
Time:7:00 p.m.
Location:Video Conference
Pages
1.Procedural Notes
This meeting will be 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, and
will be live streamed on the Town's YouTube Channel.
2.Approval of the Agenda
3.Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
4.Receipt of the Minutes
5.Delegations
Note: Anyone wishing to provide comment on an agenda item is encouraged to
visit www.aurora.ca/participation for guidelines on electronic delegation.
6.Matters for Consideration
6.1.Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Site Plan application ZBA-
2021-06 and SUB-2021-02 (Submission 1), 5 to 70 Archer Hill Court
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1.That the memorandum regarding Site Plan application ZBA-
2021-06 and SUB-2021-02 (Submission #1), 5 to 70 Archer Hill
Court be received; and
2.That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding
Site plan application ZBA-2021-06 and SUB-2021-02
(Submission #1) be received and referred to staff for
consideration and further action as appropriate.
6.2.Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Site Plan application OPA-
2021-03, ZBA-2021-03, SP-2021-07 (Submission 2), 15296, 15306, 15314
Yonge Street
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1.That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application OPA-
2021-03, ZBA-2021-03, SP-2021-07 (Submission #2), 15296,
15306, 15314 Yonge Street be received; and
2.That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding
Site plan application OPA,2021-03, ZBA-2021-03, SP-2021-07
(Submission #2) be received and referred to staff for
consideration and further action as appropriate.
6.3.Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Site Plan application SP-
2021-08 (Submission 2), 20 and 25 Mavrinac Blvd
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1.That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application SP-2021-
08 (Submission #2), 20 and 25 Mavrinac Blvd be received; and
2.That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding
Site plan application SP-2021-08 (Submission #2) be received
and referred to staff for consideration and further action as
appropriate.
6.4.Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Town of Aurora Multi-Year
Accessibility Plan 2022 – 2026
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1.That the memorandum regarding Town of Aurora Multi-Year
Accessibility Plan 2022 – 2026 be received; and
2.That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding
Town of Aurora Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2022 – 2026 be
received and referred to staff for consideration and further
action as appropriate.
6.5.Round Table Discussion; Re: Town of Aurora Accessibility Plan 2018 to
2024
(Link to Accessibility Plan)
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.
7.Informational Items
8.Adjournment
100 John West Way
Aurora, Ontario
L4G 6J1
(905) 727-3123
aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
Memorandum
Corporate Services
Re: Site plan application ZBA-2021-06 and SUB-2021-02 (Submission #1), 5 to
70 Archer Hill Court
To: Accessibility Advisory Committee
From: Mateusz Zawada, Accessibility Advisor
Date: November 10, 2021
Recommendation
1. That the memorandum regarding Site plan application ZBA-2021-06 and SUB-2021-
02 (Submission #1), 5 to 70 Archer Hill Court be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site plan application
ZBA-2021-06 and SUB-2021-02 (Submission #1) be received and referred to staff for
consideration and further action as appropriate.
Background
The Accessibility Advisor has made comments on behalf of the Accessibility Advisory
Committee.
The following comments are conditions that must be met:
Proposed accessible trail to meet the technical standards of the Integrated
Accessibility Design Standards – Design of Public Spaces. The AAC would like to
see a site plan outlining the new trail.
Please also note that there are new Design of Public Spaces (Built Environment)
Standards enacted from the Province of Ontario, under the Accessibility for Ontarians
with Disabilities Act and revisions to the Ontario Building Code to help standardize and
encourage barrier free access.
On behalf of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, thank you for the opportunity to
comment.
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Site plan application ZBA-2021-06 and SUB-2021-02 (Submission #1), 5 to 70 Archer Hill
Court
November 10, 2021 Page 2 of 2
Attachments
ZBA-2021-06
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From:Corr, Stephen
To:Butler, Bill;Sample, Samantha;Jakovina, Brian;Bat, Michael;Van Scheyndel, Janet;Zawada, Mat;Cutler,
Amanda;Terry, Edward;Jean, Bill;Terry, Edward;Colangelo, Luigi;Manoharan, Brashanthe
Cc:Waters, David;Henriques, Anna
Subject:Highfair Investments Inc - ZBA-2021-06 and SUB-2021-02 - 5 to 70 Archer Hill Court - Internal Circ
Date:September 22, 2021 10:42:16 AM
Attachments:Archerhill_DraftPlan.pdf
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Hello All,
A 1ST submission has been made to Planning and Development Services for the above
noted Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications to permit
the development of 146 detached dwellings, as shown on the attached Draft Plan
Subdivision. Also attached for reference is key map showing the location of the subject
lands, which currently include all the lots situated on Archer Hill Court, including the
public street right-of-way. The development proposes reconfigure this existing plan of
subdivision with new homes, public streets, and open space blocks.
A link to the application submission materials is provided via Kiteworks at the Link
below. This link expires on October 21, 2021.
https://townofaurora.kiteworks.com/w/LREvxeUYkXKx5n3kOZvQOKLCQO6w6hJT1ZzxM
OqL5JzXO
Please provide comments by Friday October 22nd. Please let me know if you have any
questions or require additional information. Sincerely,
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Stephen Corr, MCIP, RPP, BES
Senior Planner, Development
Town of Aurora
100 John West Way, Box 1000
Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J1
Phone: 905-727-3123 ext. 4343
scorr@aurora.ca
www.aurora.ca
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Aug. 12, 2021DATE: TOWN OF AURORAPLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICESDevelopment Planning DivisionRECEIVEDAug. 12, 2021DATE: TOWN OF AURORAPLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICESDevelopment Planning DivisionRECEIVEDPage 4 of 32
ARCHERHILL COURTTREASURE HILL HOMES - TOWN OF AURORALANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN JUNE 2, 2021SCALE 1:2500VANDORF ROADSTREET ASTREET ASTREET ASTREET ASTREET BSTREET DSTREET ASTREET CBAYVIEW AVENUEVANDORFWOODLOTVANDORFWOODLOTBLOCK BOpen Space(Woodlot + Buffer)BLOCK AOpen Space(Wetland + Buffer)BLOCK COpen Space(Woodlot + Buffer)BLOCK DStorm Outlet + Overland Flow30m WETLAND BUFFER RESTORED WITH NATIVE SEED MIX, TREE, AND SHRUB PLANTING10m WOODLOT BUFFER RESTORED WITH NATIVE SEED MIX, TREE, AND SHRUB PLANTING 1.2m ht. BLACK VINYL CHAIN LINK FENCE 1.5m WIDE CONCRETE SIDEWALKEXISTING NATURAL TRAIL SYSTEMPRIVACY WOOD FENCE AT CORNER LOTS WITH ENHANCED PLANTING WITHIN RIGHT-OF-WAYPROPOSED ACCESSIBLE TRAIL(FINAL ALIGNMENT TO BE DETERMINED IN CONJUNCTION WITH TOWN AND CONSERVATION AUTHORITY)PROPOSED BOARDWALKEXISTING TRAILDECIDUOUS TREE PLANTINGCONIFEROUS TREE PLANTINGENHANCED EDGE PLANTING INCLUDING DECIDUOUS AND CONIFEROUS TREES6.0m SERVICING EASEMENTACOUSTIC WOOD FENCE(FENCE HEIGHT AND LOCATION TO BE FINALIZED WITH DETAILED DESIGN)ENHANCED PLANTING AT COMMUNITY GATEWAYAug. 12, 2021DATE: TOWN OF AURORAPLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICESDevelopment Planning DivisionRECEIVED1SUBMISSION No.Page 5 of 32
100 John West Way
Aurora, Ontario
L4G 6J1
(905) 727-3123
aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
Memorandum
Corporate Services
Re: Site plan application OPA,2021-03, ZBA-2021-03, SP-2021-07 (Submission
#2), 15296, 15306, 15314 Yonge Street
To: Accessibility Advisory Committee
From: Mateusz Zawada, Accessibility Advisor
Date: November 10, 2021
Recommendation
1. That the memorandum regarding Site plan application OPA,2021-03, ZBA-2021-03,
SP-2021-07 (Submission #2), 15296, 15306, 15314 Yonge Street be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site plan application
OPA,2021-03, ZBA-2021-03, SP-2021-07 (Submission #2) be received and referred to
staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Background
The Accessibility Advisor has made comments on behalf of the Accessibility Advisory
Committee.
The comments are as follows:
Recommended slopes for barrier-free parking are the following:
o Have a maximum of 1.5% running slope for drainage;
o Have a maximum cross slope of 1%;
Please also note that there are new Design of Public Spaces (Built Environment)
Standards enacted from the Province of Ontario, under the Accessibility for Ontarians
with Disabilities Act and revisions to the Ontario Building Code to help standardize and
encourage barrier free access.
On behalf of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, thank you for the opportunity to
comment.
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Site plan application OPA,2021-03, ZBA-2021-03, SP-2021-07 (Submission #2), 15296,
15306, 15314 Yonge Street
November 10, 2021 Page 2 of 2
Attachments
OPA-2021-03
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From:Corr, Stephen
To:Butler, Bill;Sample, Samantha;Jakovina, Brian;Bat, Michael;Van Scheyndel, Janet;Zawada, Mat;Cutler,
Amanda;Terry, Edward;Jean, Bill;Manoharan, Brashanthe;Terry, Edward;Colangelo, Luigi;Greidanus, Gary
Cc:Waters, David;Henriques, Anna;Hausz, Lisa
Subject:Alive Developments Limited - OPA-2021-03, ZBA-2021-03, SP-2021-07 - 2nd Submission
Date:September 8, 2021 11:11:36 AM
Attachments:210902-Icon architect - architectural - 11x17.pdf
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Key_Map_OPA-2021-03_ZBA-2021-03_SP-2021-07_NEW.jpg
Good Morning,
A 2nd submission has been made to Planning and Development Services
for the above noted Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment
and Site Plan applications to permit the development of a six-storey, 137
unit condominium apartment building at 15296, 15306 and 15314 Yonge
Street. Attached for reference are a key location map and the site and
elevation plans.
All submission materials are available through the following Kiteworks Link
which will expire on October 8, 2021. Please provide comments by Friday
October 8th, 2021.
https://townofaurora.kiteworks.com/w/UDiyWY390FolGAP4OtyoahVWTNdiMb
dNhZi2iS8DSZqAT
Please let me know if you require any other information. Sincerely,
--
Stephen Corr, MCIP, RPP, BES
Senior Planner, Development
Town of Aurora
100 John West Way, Box 1000
Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J1
Phone: 905-727-3123 ext. 4343
scorr@aurora.ca
www.aurora.ca
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100 John West Way
Aurora, Ontario
L4G 6J1
(905) 727-3123
aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
Memorandum
Corporate Services
Re: Site plan application SP-2021-08 (Submission #2), 20 and 25 Mavrinac Blvd
To: Accessibility Advisory Committee
From: Mateusz Zawada, Accessibility Advisor
Date: November 10, 2021
Recommendation
1. That the memorandum regarding Site plan application SP-2021-08 (Submission #2),
20 and 25 Mavrinac Blvd be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site plan application
SP-2021-08 (Submission #2) be received and referred to staff for consideration and
further action as appropriate.
Background
The Accessibility Advisor has made comments on behalf of the Accessibility Advisory
Committee.
The comments are as follows:
No further comments at this time. The Accessibility Advisory Committee
appreciates the opportunity to provide comments.
Please also note that there are new Design of Public Spaces (Built Environment)
Standards enacted from the Province of Ontario, under the Accessibility for Ontarians
with Disabilities Act and revisions to the Ontario Building Code to help standardize and
encourage barrier free access.
On behalf of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, thank you for the opportunity to
comment.
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Site plan application SP-2021-08 (Submission #2), 20 and 25 Mavrinac Blvd
November 10, 2021 Page 2 of 2
Attachments
SP-2021-08
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From:Corr, Stephen
To:Butler, Bill;Jean, Bill;Jakovina, Brian;Bat, Michael;Van Scheyndel, Janet;Zawada, Mat;Cutler, Amanda;Terry,
Edward
Cc:Henriques, Anna;Waters, David;Hausz, Lisa
Subject:TFP Aurora Developments - SP-2021-08 - Circulation 2 - 20 and 25 Mavrinac Blvd
Date:September 30, 2021 6:15:26 AM
Attachments:Site Plan Sept 17 2021 Hunt Design.pdf
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Good Morning All,
A 2nd submission has been made to Planning and Development Services for the above
noted Site Plan application to facilitate the development of a two residential common
element condominium applications, containing a total of 210 units at 20 and 25
Mavrinac Boulevard. The proposed units include:
One Detached Dwelling, on the west block only
63 Townhouses on the west block and 59 Townhouses on the east block
66 Back-to-Back Townhouses on the west block and 22 Back-to-Back Townhouses
on the east block.
This Site Plan Application is being reviewed concurrently through a related Draft Plan of
Subdivision Applications SUB-2017-02, which will register the two condominium blocks
on the Plan of Subdvision. Also note that the Seniors residence is not part of this
application and will require a future site plan control application.
All submissions materials are available in the following Kiteworks Link. Please provide
comments by October 29th, 2021. Also attached are the Site Plan Drawings, as well the
hydrogeological analysis materials to accompany the SWM Report.
Kite Works Ling to Application Materials (expires October 27th)
https://townofaurora.kiteworks.com/w/dYWTkm9ezFqFG6bLs1jIhC9NH1b9ZYRmUbuLfSBU7bv4D
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Stephen Corr, MCIP, RPP, BES
Senior Planner, Development
Town of Aurora
100 John West Way, Box 1000
Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J1
Phone: 905-727-3123 ext. 4343
scorr@aurora.ca
www.aurora.ca
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100 John West Way
Aurora, Ontario
L4G 6J1
(905) 727-3123
aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
Memorandum
Corporate Services
Re: Town of Aurora Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2022 – 2026
To: Accessibility Advisory Committee
From: Mateusz Zawada, Accessibility Advisor
Date: November 10, 2021
Recommendation
1. That the memorandum regarding Town of Aurora Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2022
– 2026 be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Town of Aurora
Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2022 – 2026 be received and referred to staff for
consideration and further action as appropriate.
Background
In 2005, the Ontario government passed the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities
Act (A.O.D.A) with the objective of improving accessibility for Ontarians by identifying,
removing and preventing barriers faced by persons with disabilities by 2025. A
requirement under the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulations (I.A.S.R) is that
designated public sector organizations shall establish, review and update their
accessibility plans in consultation with persons with disabilities and their Accessibility
Advisory Committee.
The development of the new Multi-Year Accessibility Plan illustrates how the Town will
be implementing the legislative requirements of the A.O.D.A and is established in
compliance with the requirements in the I.A.S.R. It is organized around the following
standards:
Customer Service
Information and Communications
Employment
Transportation
Design of Public Spaces
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Town of Aurora Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2022 – 2026
November 10, 2021 Page 2 of 2
The new draft plan has been developed based on best practice research, input from the
Town’s 2018 – 2022 Accessibility Advisory Committee and Town staff. Furthermore, the
Town will seek input from the public through virtual public consultations, website
feedback, social media, questions and a survey. The public consultation will begin on
November 1 through to December 3, 2021. A report of the findings will be drafted and
sent to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for comments and discussion.
Attachments
DRAFT - Town of Aurora Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2022 – 2026
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Table of Contents
Message from the Chair of the Accessibility Advisory Committee .................................... 2
Town of Aurora Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2022 – 2026 ................................................ 3
Executive Summary ............................................................................................................. 3
Statement of Commitment ................................................................................................. 3
Background .......................................................................................................................... 3
Structure and Governance .................................................................................................. 4
Accessibility Advisory Committee ..................................................................................... 5
Duties and Functions of the Accessibility Advisory Committee .................................. 5
2022 – 2026 Priorities and Commitments ............................................................................ 6
General Requirements ......................................................................................................... 6
General Requirement Outcomes .................................................................................... 6
2022 – 2026 General Requirement Goals .................................................................. 7
Customer Service Requirements ........................................................................................ 7
Customer Service Outcomes .......................................................................................... 8
2022 – 2026 Customer Service Goals ....................................................................... 8
Information and Communications Requirements ............................................................ 8
Information and Communications Outcomes ............................................................... 8
2022 – 2026 Information and Communications Goals ............................................ 9
Employment Requirements ................................................................................................ 9
Employment Outcomes ................................................................................................... 9
2022 – 2026 Employment Goals .................................................................................. 10
Transportation Requirements ........................................................................................... 10
Transportation Outcomes ............................................................................................. 10
2022 – 2026 Transportation Goals .......................................................................... 11
Design of Public Spaces (D.O.P.S) Requirements .......................................................... 11
Design of Public Spaces Outcomes ............................................................................. 11
2022 – 2026 Design of Public Spaces Goals .............................................................. 12
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Message from the Chair of the Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee is proud to present here the 2022-2026
Accessibility Plan for the Town of Aurora. We are a committee designed and dedicated
to making our town a more inclusive place, a place without barriers, restrictions, or
roadblocks to access of any kind. We are motivated by the belief that a more accessible
town, a more inclusive town, is, in every respect, a better town.
This report will review some of the Town of Aurora’s recent achievements in the
improvement of accessibility. These include: our continuous work updating the Town of
Aurora website to comply with W.C.A.G. requirements; installing automatic door
openers, induction loops, and wayfinding signage at municipal buildings; installing
modern pool hoists, adult change tables, and a Sensory Pathway at the Stronach Aurora
Recreation Complex; installing audible pedestrian signals at key intersections.
Looking to the future, we will continue our Power Door Operator Project at all town
facilities, as well as our focus on installing audible pedestrian signals at other Aurora
intersections for the accommodation and safety of our community members with
mobility devices and visual impairments. With a view to easing the path to accessibility
for all new/renovated town facilities, we will also work on integrating into one
comprehensive document the A.O.D.A. Accessibility Standards and the new Ontario
Building Code requirements. As an outreach strategy, we will partner with local
secondary schools to provide accessibility co-op positions and positions for persons
with disabilities. Finally, one of our ongoing goals will remain the enhancement of
accessibility awareness in the community through campaigns of education and
awareness.
On behalf of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, I thank the local members of Town
Council, as well as members of the community, who have worked with us over the years
and continue to do so, in our mutual determination to improve our town for the access
of all, and establish Aurora as a leader in accessibility advancement and innovation.
Cheers to more positive changes for the future!
Sincerely,
Rachelle Stinson, Chair
Accessibility Advisory Committee
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Town of Aurora Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2022 – 2026
Prepared by:
Mateusz Zawada
Accessibility Advisor
Phone: 905-727-3123 ext. 4212
Fax: 905-727-7097
mzawada@aurora.ca
www.aurora.ca
Executive Summary
The Town of Aurora is dedicated to the continuous improvement of accessibility within
the community, and achieving the goals set by the Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A). The development of the Town of Aurora’s Multi-Year
Accessibility Plan 2022 – 2026 illustrates how the Town will be implementing the
legislative requirements of the A.O.D.A by identifying, removing, and preventing barriers
for residents, employees, and visitors.
The plan is established in compliance with the requirements in the Integrated
Accessibility Standards Regulation (I.A.S.R), and is based on best practice research,
input from the Town’s 2018 – 2022 Accessibility Advisory Committee and Town staff. It
is organized around the following standards:
• Customer Service
• Information and Communications
• Employment
• Transportation
• Design of Public Spaces
Statement of Commitment
The Town of Aurora is committed to creating an accessible community that respects
the dignity and independence of people with disabilities using Town goods, programs,
services and facilities. The Town will continue its work to identify and remove barriers
to accessibility and maintains its commitment to meet the requirements of the
Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 (O.D.A), Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities
Act, 2005 (A.O.D.A), Accessible Canada Act (Bill C-81), and the Ontario Human Rights
Code.
Background
The Town of Aurora celebrates its growing and diverse population as a source of
strength, vitality and economic opportunity, and is committed to improving
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opportunities for people with disabilities. The development of the Town of Aurora’s
Accessibility Plan illustrates how the Town will be implementing the legislative
requirements of the A.O.D.A by identifying, removing, and preventing barriers for
residents, employees, and visitors.
Over the past several years, the Town of Aurora has undertaken a number of initiatives
aimed at ensuring that the Municipality remains as inclusive and barrier-free as possible
by following the plans guiding principles. These include:
• Effective collaboration and engagement with the Accessibility Advisory
Committee, residents and other community members to ensure that the Town
makes informed decisions that shape our community;
• Be proactive and timely to meet the provincial compliance deadlines;
• Ensure fiscal responsibility to provide quality public services while maintaining a
sustainable budget;
• Enhance training and leadership knowledge to ensure compliance with Town
policies and Provincial legislations;
• Create barrier-free public spaces using standards above the minimum
requirements of the Ontario Building Code and Design of Public Spaces to build a
universally designed community for residents, employees and visitors;
• Innovate and improve through new technologies, solutions and approaches to
accessibility; and,
• Provide respect and integrate all community members looking to use Town
goods, services and facilities, including alternative measures if necessary to
enable people with disabilities.
Structure and Governance
The responsibility for the implementation of the A.O.D.A falls within the Town’s
Corporate Services Accessibility Office. Accountability for the Integrated Accessibility
Standards Regulation (I.A.S.R) is a shared responsibility with various departments. The
Accessibility Office has overarching responsibility for ensuring that respective clauses
are executed according to legislative requirements pertaining to the service they deliver.
For example:
• Accessible Taxis are led by Bylaw Services;
• Website compliance is led by Corporate Communications;
• Employment requirements are led by Human Resources;
• Information and communication supports are led by Corporate Communications;
• Procurement and Kiosks requirements are led by Financial Services;
• Design of Public Spaces are led by Operational Services; and,
• Library requirements are led by Aurora Public Library.
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General clauses are led by the Corporate Services Department through the work of the
Accessibility Office. Responsibilities of the Accessibility Office include, but are not
limited to:
• Development of the Corporate Accessibility Plan;
• Implementing legislative consultation processes;
• Working with all levels of government on accessibility-related issues;
• Developing and reviewing policy;
• Creating training modules and materials; and,
• Reporting on progress to the Executive Leadership Team, Accessibility Advisory
Committee, and Council on all compliance reporting to the Province of Ontario.
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee is a municipal requirement of the A.O.D.A. The
objective of the Accessibility Advisory Committee is to provide focus to the Town's
initiatives in ensuring that goods, services and facilities will be provided in a manner
that respects the inherent dignity, diversity and abilities of all individuals.
Accessibility Advisory Committee Members:
• Rachelle Stinson (Chair)
• Matthew Abas (Vice Chair)
• Hailey Reiss
• Max Le Moine
• John Lenchak
• Jo-anne Spitzer
• Councillor John Gallo
The Town of Aurora and it’s Accessibility Advisory Committee are committed to making
sure people of all ages and abilities have the same opportunities as they live, work or
visit the Town.
Duties and Functions of the Accessibility Advisory Committee
The role of the Town of Aurora’s Accessibility Advisory Committee is to provide advice
to the Municipality on a wide range of processes to help make public services and
facilities accessible to everyone. The three main activities of the Accessibility Advisory
Committee are to:
1. Advise Municipal Council about:
o the requirements and implementation of accessibility standards
o the preparation of accessibility reports
o other matters for which the council may seek its advice
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2. Review site plans and drawings described in section 41 of the Planning Act that
the committee selects;
3. Perform all other functions that are specified in the regulations.
By law, the Town will consult the committee on the following specific matters:
• When establishing, reviewing and updating multi-year accessibility plans;
• When developing accessible design criteria in the construction, renovation or
placement of bus stops and shelters;
• When determining the proportion of on-demand accessible taxicabs needed in
the community;
• On the need, location and design of accessible on-street parking spaces when
building new or making major changes to existing on-street parking spaces;
• Before building new or making major changes to existing recreational trails to
help determine particular trail features;
• On the needs of children and caregivers with various disabilities in their
community when building new or making major changes to existing outdoor play
spaces;
• On the design and placement of rest areas along the exterior path of travel when
building new or making major changes to existing exterior paths of travel;
• On site plans and drawings from developers, when requested.
2022 – 2026 Priorities and Commitments
The new Town of Aurora Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2022 – 2026 includes new and
continuing initiatives, as well as their outcome, that will assist the Town to meet its
commitment to an accessible community. The Town is committed to improving
opportunities and eliminating barriers to equal access for all residents, employees and
visitors of Aurora.
General Requirements
The general requirements of the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (I.A.S.R)
under the A.O.D.A require the Town of Aurora to have accessibility policies, a statement
of commitment and a Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. In addition to the requirements, the
Town is continuously working to increase accessibility for residents, employees, and
visitors by creating non-legislated initiatives to ensure that barriers to accessibility are
identified and addressed across the organization.
General Requirement Outcomes
• Continue updating Town of Aurora by-laws, policies, procedures and guidelines
to reflect the requirements of the A.O.D.A;
• Review established Accessible Customer Service Standard and Integrated
Accessibility Standards Regulation policies as per the Town’s retention by-law;
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• Continue procuring goods, services, facilities and kiosks that include
accessibility criteria and features;
• Continue updating the multi-year accessibility plan to identify, remove, and
prevent barriers for people with disabilities
• Continue to annually indicate progress being made in accomplishing goals of the
Town of Aurora Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
• Continue to complete mandatory A.O.D.A training appropriate to the person's role
as soon as possible and in a variety of formats;
o Continue to embed and train staff to consider accessibility impacts of all
new planning, projects, policies and initiatives;
o Continue to record and track employee learning and development
activities specifically related to A.O.D.A and accessibility requirements;
o Continue ensuring that all training, activities, course materials and learning
approaches are developed and delivered in accessible formats;
• Continue to engage and consult with the Accessibility Advisory Committee to
advance accessibility;
• Continue to host employee meetings and public events in facilities and public
spaces that are accessible
2022 – 2026 General Requirement Goals
• Establish Town employee resource groups to advance accessibility and
inclusion. Employee resource groups can be established for one time
consultation on a specific topic or established for ongoing engagement within a
specific area. Target groups include:
o Community Accessibility Committee (Parks, trails, facilities and
recreation)
o Elections Accessibility Committee (Town Clerks Office)
o Equity and Inclusion Advisory Group
• Enhance accessibility awareness within the organization as well as the Town
community through education and awareness campaigns;
• Establish annual departmental implementation plans which will include detailed
• deliverables and timelines;
• Enhance leadership knowledge and skills to ensure compliance with Town
policies, Human Rights legislation, A.O.D.A and other related legislation;
Customer Service Requirements
The Town of Aurora is committed to providing excellent customer service for all
residents, employees, and visitors with disabilities. The Customer Service Standard
under the I.A.S.R requires the Town to provide accessible public services for people with
disabilities, and to ensure that policies and procedures are in place to support this
requirement.
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Customer Service Outcomes
• Continue to complete mandatory A.O.D.A training, including Customer Service
training, to staff, volunteers and third parties to gain resources and tools on how
to better assist a customer with a disability;
• Receive and respond to feedback about the manner in which goods, programs,
services and facilities are provided to persons with disabilities; and,
• Provide notice of service disruptions.
• Continue providing accessible processes for receiving feedback;
• Continue providing Notice of Service Disruptions in a timely manner;
• Continue to ensure that people with disabilities receive Town goods and services
of the same quality and within the same timeline as others and benefit equally
from customer service initiatives;
2022 – 2026 Customer Service Goals
• Establish a comprehensive accessibility plan for Municipal elections;
• Create election accessibility reports to capture and expand on accessibility
efforts in areas such as community engagement, employment, voting place
inspections, communication of voting options and staff training;
• Create and consult with the Elections Accessibility Committee about the
identification, removal and prevention of barriers that affect electors and
candidates;
• Evaluate Town programs and services through the Community Accessibility
Committee to ensure inclusion and equitable participation of residents,
employees, and visitors with disabilities in Town operated programs
Information and Communications Requirements
The Information and Communications Standard under the I.A.S.R requires the Town to
communicate and provide information in ways that are accessible to people with
disabilities. The Town of Aurora Information and Communications Standard Policy was
established to ensure digital accessibility in all services and information the Town
provides to residents, employees, and visitors.
Information and Communications Outcomes
• Continue ensuring that Town processes for receiving and responding to
feedback are accessible to people with disabilities by providing for, or arranging
for, the provision of accessible formats and communication supports;
• Continue to notify the public about the availability of accessible formats and
communication supports;
• Continue to ensure that any process for receiving and responding to feedback is
accessible by providing or arranging for accessible formats and communication
supports;
• Continue to arrange for accessible formats and communication supports by
consulting with the person making the request to determine suitable accessible
formats or communication supports in a timely manner at no additional cost;
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• Continue to inform the public of the availability of accessible materials, and
provide accessible formats and communication supports upon request;
• Continue to evaluate and remediate the Town’s website and web content to
conform to the World Wide Web Consortium Guidelines (W.C.A.G) 2.1 in
accordance with the timelines set out by the I.A.S.R; and,
• Continue to evaluate and remediate the Town’s website and web content to
exceed accessibility compliance requirements by providing the appropriate
frameworks, tools, guidelines and training for all Town staff;
• Continue to ensure that the Town's website and web content incorporate the
Information and Communications Standard Policy;
• Continue reformatting and building corporate templates to meet W.C.A.G 2.1 in
accordance with the timelines set out by the I.A.S.R;
• Continue conducting reviews of Town’s Information and Communications
Standard Policy and update to reflect current best practices in digital
accessibility;
2022 – 2026 Information and Communications Goals
• Research and develop a streamlined process for Town employees to access
American Sign Language (ASL), Communication Access Real-Time Translation
(C.A.R.T) and other accessibility services and supports to provide equitable
access to Town residents, employees, and visitors with disabilities;
• Ensure that employees have the tools and resources to develop and provide
information in accessible formats;
Employment Requirements
The Town of Aurora is committed to creating an inclusive environment with equality for
all who work, live and play here. The Employment Standard under the I.A.S.R sets out
accessibility requirements that the Town must follow to support the recruitment and
accommodation of employees with disabilities.
Employment Outcomes
• Continue to ensure all employees and successful applicants with disabilities are
informed of available supports and accommodations;
• Continue to ensure all applicants are informed of available accommodations
during the recruitment, assessment and the selection processes;
• Continue to consult with employees to provide and arrange for accessible
formats and communication supports upon requested;
• Continue to provide employees individualized workplace emergency response
information upon request;
• Continue to maintain a return to work process and provide individual
documented accommodation plans for employees with disabilities when
required; and,
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• Continue to ensure the needs of employees with disabilities are taken into
account for the purposes of performance management, career development,
advancement and redeployment;
• Continue the practice of preparing individualized accommodation and
emergency response plans for Town employees with disabilities;
• Continue to conduct employee equity surveys to inform workforce planning
priorities through data-informed decision making;
2022 – 2026 Employment Goals
• Establish an outreach strategy and partner with local Secondary Schools to
provide accessibility Coop positions and opportunities for persons with
disabilities;
• Foster a culture of employee engagement and inclusion through analysis of the
Employee Engagement Survey and the development of action plans in
partnership with Equity and Inclusion Advisory Group
Transportation Requirements
The Transportation Standard of the I.A.S.R sets out the requirements to prevent and
remove barriers to make public transportation and related services more accessible.
This Standard is shared by both the Town of Aurora and the Regional Municipality of
York. York Region is responsible for and creates action items for removing barriers in
conventional and specialized transportation services. While not directly responsible for
all components of the Transportation Standard the Town still has obligations under the
Duties of Municipalities and Taxi Cabs.
Transportation Outcomes
• Continue to consult with the Accessibility Advisory Committee, the public and
persons with disabilities to determine the proportion of on-demand accessible
taxicabs required in the community
• Continue to ensure that owners and operators of licensed taxicabs are prohibited
from:
o from charging a higher fare or an additional fee for persons with
disabilities than for persons without disabilities for the same trip; and
o from charging a fee for the storage of mobility aids or mobility assistive
devices.
• Continue to ensure that owners and operators of taxicabs place vehicle
registration and identification information on the rear bumper of the taxicab;
• Continue to ensure that owners and operators of taxicabs make available vehicle
registration and identification information in an accessible format to persons
with disabilities who are passengers;
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2022 – 2026 Transportation Goals
• Prepare the Town for automated vehicles, ensuring accessibility considerations
are incorporated in the earliest planning stages;
• Conduct a review of snow clearing policies, practices and procedures using an
accessibility and equity analysis, and develop a strategy to reduce barriers that
significantly limit the mobility of people with disabilities;
• Conduct a review of parking policies, practices and procedures using an
accessibility and equity analysis, and develop a strategy to reduce barriers that
significantly limit the mobility of people with disabilities;
• Investigate a low-cost vehicle sensor program to help manage parking and curb
space.
Design of Public Spaces (D.O.P.S) Requirements
The Design of Public Spaces Standards of the I.A.S.R provide technical requirements
that ensure that newly constructed or redeveloped public spaces are designed to allow
for people with disabilities to move through and use amenity spaces comfortably. In
addition to these requirements the Town must also comply with the Ontario Building
Code’s requirements for accessibility in the built environment, often exceeding the
requirements through the application of the Town of Aurora Accessibility Design
Standards.
Design of Public Spaces Outcomes
• Implementation of Town of Aurora Accessibility Design Standards to incorporate
the applicable requirements of the A.O.D.A Integrated Accessibility Standards
Regulation and the new Ontario Building Code requirements as they relate to
accessibility to create one document where all accessibility provisions can be
easily found, understood and applied. These standards will be applied to all new
and/or renovated Town owned, leased or operated facilities;
• Continue to prioritize and retrofit existing built environment barriers at
recreational trails, outdoor public use eating areas, outdoor play spaces, exterior
paths of travel, accessible parking and facilities;
• Continue to improve the accessibility of Town public spaces and workplaces by
incorporating accessible design during renovations and redevelopments of
recreational trails, outdoor public use eating areas, outdoor play spaces, exterior
paths of travel, accessible parking and facilities;
• Continue with the prevention and removal of barriers within Town recreational
trails, outdoor public use eating areas, outdoor play spaces, exterior paths of
travel, accessible parking and facilities through the use of the new Town of
Aurora Accessibility Design Standards;
• Continue to maintain accessible elements in public spaces through monitoring
and regularly planned preventative maintenance;
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• Continue to respond to temporary disruptions when accessible elements in
public spaces are not in working order by notifying the public and prioritizing
remediation.
2022 – 2026 Design of Public Spaces Goals
• Installation of Audible Pedestrian Signals to advice individuals who are visually
impaired when they have the right-of-way to cross at a signalized intersection
and in which direction they may cross the intersection:
o Yonge Street and Kennedy
o Yonge Street and Henderson
o Wellington and Wells Street
• Power Door Operator Project to address all Town facilities lacking barrier-free
entrances to a variety of spaces, providing accommodation for persons using
mobility assistance devices;
• Develop universal design policy, encouraging developers to offer accessible
features in homes;
• Procured consulting firm to assist in the review of facilities to identify
opportunity to install universal washrooms:
o Town Hall
o Aurora Family Leisure Complex
o Aurora Community Centre
o Victoria Hall
• Procured consulting firm to assist in the review of facilities to identify
opportunity to install universal washrooms:
• Procured consulting firm to assist in the review of Victoria Hall, providing a cost
analysis and identifying barriers to be removed:
o Ramp at front entrance
o Level main floor to provide equal access to all amenities
o Universal washroom
• Procured consulting firm to assist in the review of facility rinks, providing a cost
analysis and identifying barriers to be removed:
o Custom clear ice rink boards
o Accessible change rooms
o Accessible entrance into ice rink
• Acoustic accessibility to be addressed, reducing sound quality (echo) issues.
Acoustic accessibility is achieved when what is spoken is received by the listener
at a volume that allows the words to be clearly heard and potentially understood:
o Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex
o Aurora Family Leisure Complex
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