Agenda - Accessibility Advisory Committee - 20240508Town of Aurora
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting Agenda
Date:Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Time:7 p.m.
Location:Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
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Pages
1.Call to Order
2.Land Acknowledgement
3.Approval of the Agenda
4.Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
5.Receipt of the Minutes
5.1 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2024 1
That the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
April 10, 2024, be received for information.
1.
6.Delegations
7.Matters for Consideration
7.1 Memorandum from Manager of Parks and Fleet; Re: Town Park
Accessible Playground Update
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That the memorandum regarding Town Park Accessible
Playground Update be received; and
1.
That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding
Town Park Accessible Playground Update be received and
referred to staff for consideration and further action as
appropriate.
2.
7.2 Round Table Discussion; Re: Town of Aurora Multi-Year Accessibility
Plan 2022 to 2026
(Link to Multi-Year Accessibility Plan)
That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding
the Town of Aurora Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2022 to 2026
be received and referred to staff for consideration and action as
appropriate.
1.
8.Informational Items
9.New Business
10.Adjournment
Town of Aurora
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
7 p.m.
Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Peter Angelo (Vice Chair)
Lois Davies
Alison Hughes*
Hailey Reiss*
Jo-anne Spitzer
Members Absent: Councillor Harold Kim (Chair)
John Lenchak
Other Attendees: Councillor Ron Weese*
Gregory Peri, Accessibility Advisor
Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Coordinator
*Attended electronically
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1. Call to Order
The Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
2. Land Acknowledgement
The Committee acknowledged that the meeting took place on Anishinaabe lands,
the traditional and treaty territory of the Chippewas of Georgina Island,
recognizing the many other Nations whose presence here continues to this day,
the special relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters of this
territory, and that Aurora has shared responsibility for the stewardship of these
lands and waters. It was noted that Aurora is part of the treaty lands of the
Mississaugas and Chippewas, recognized through Treaty #13 and the Williams
Treaties of 1923.
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3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Lois Davies
Seconded by Alison Hughes
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
4. 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.
5. Receipt of the Minutes
5.1 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 14, 2024
Moved by Jo-anne Spitzer
Seconded by Alison Hughes
1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
February 14, 2024, be received for information.
Carried
6. Delegations
None.
7. Matters for Consideration
7.1 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Site Plan Application SP-
2023-05 (Submission #2) 27 Allaura Boulevard
Staff provided an overview of the site plan and comments submitted to
the Planner on behalf of the Committee. The Committee and staff
discussed various aspects of the site plan and accessibility standards.
The Committee had no further input.
Moved by Alison Hughes
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
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1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application SP-2023-05
(Submission #2) 27 Allaura Boulevard be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site
Plan Application SP-2023-05 (Submission #2) be received and referred
to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
7.2 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Site Plan Application SP-
2023-08 (Submission #2) 90 Engelhard Drive
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 Alison Hughes
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application SP-2023-08
(Submission #2) 90 Engelhard Drive be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site
Plan Application SP-2023-08 (Submission #2) be received and referred
to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
7.3 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Site Plan Application SP-
2023-14 (Submission #1) 280 Addison Hall Circle
Staff provided an overview of the site plan and comments submitted to
the Planner on behalf of the Committee. The Committee and staff
discussed various aspects of the site plan and further suggestions were
made regarding consideration for: exterior vestibule door to be moved
further away from the interior vestibule door to allow more room for
manoeuvring, and/or expand the size of the vestibule; interior vestibule
door to swing out rather than into the vestibule; relocate the kitchen sink
and counter further from the doorway toward the other end of the room;
and confirm the appropriate width of the hallway toward the barrier-free
washroom.
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Moved by Alison Hughes
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application SP-2023-14
(Submission #1) 280 Addison Hall Circle be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site
Plan Application SP-2023-14 (Submission #1) be received and referred
to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
7.4 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Site Plan Application SP-
2024-01 (Submission #1) 7 Lacey Court
Staff provided an overview of the site plan and comments submitted to
the Planner on behalf of the Committee. The Committee and staff
discussed various aspects of the site plan and further suggestions were
made regarding consideration for: locate the visitor barrier-free parking
space in the southern-most space; an additional barrier-free parking
space; and the addition of a sidewalk on either side in front of Blocks 6, 7,
8, and 9.
Moved by Alison Hughes
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application SP-2024-01
(Submission #1) 7 Lacey Court be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site
Plan Application SP-2024-01 (Submission #1) be received and referred
to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
7.5 Round Table Discussion; Re: Town of Aurora Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
2022 to 2026
(Link to Multi-Year Accessibility Plan)
Staff provided an update on matters including: (1) Town facility parking
study; (2) Underground infrastructure upgrade project at Yonge and
Wellington Streets and future consultation with the Committee on above-
ground accessibility improvements; (3) Staff tour of Aurora Town Square;
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(4) Possible resubmission of the accessibility compliance report to the
Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility; (5) National AccessAbility Week and
the creation of a video series with community involvement; (6)
AccessNow trails assessment planned to start in May 2024; and (7)
Accessibility training for Committee members, staff, and volunteers.
The Committee and staff discussed the universal design approach by
AccessNow in assessing the Town’s trails. The Committee suggested an
awareness campaign to educate the public on the importance of
accessible trails in the community and staff advised this would be aligned
with the first video and media release to highlight the trails assessment
process and invite community input. Staff noted the second video would
highlight the accessibility features included in the Town’s special events.
Moved by Alison Hughes
Seconded by Hailey Reiss
1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding the
Town of Aurora Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2022 to 2026 be received
and referred to staff for consideration and action as appropriate.
Carried
8. Informational Items
None.
9. New Business
None.
10. Adjournment
Moved by Alison Hughes
Seconded by Lois Davies
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
Carried
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Town of Aurora
Memorandum
Operational Services
Re: Town Park Accessible Playground Update
To: Accessibility Advisory Committee
From: Matthew Volpintesta, Manager of Parks & Fleet
Date: May 8, 2024
Recommendation
1. That the memorandum regarding Town Park Accessible Playground Update be
received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Town Park
Accessible Playground Update be received and referred to staff for consideration and
further action as appropriate.
Background
Identified in the 2024 Capital Budget, as part of recommendations from Town of Aurora
Parks and Recreation Masterplan (PRMP), improvements to the playground at Town
Park are slated to be completed later this year. The goal of this improvement project is
to create a new and fully accessible playground space, with features that provide
opportunities for both junior and senior children aged 18 months to 12 years to play
within an intentionally designed space that incorporates both users and caregivers’
accessibility needs. Guided by the PRMP, this upgraded playground will serve as one of
four accessible playgrounds, as recommended in each quadrant of the Town. Since
January 2024, we have been progressing with the design and planning of the
playground upgrades, conducting online engagement opportunities through Engage
Aurora, an in-person Public Information Centre on February 7, as well as a posted
display at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC). Additionally, Town staff
heard comments and considerations from residents and park users who requested a
follow-up.
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Town Park Accessible Playground Update
May 8, 2024 Page 2 of 2
Next Steps
After collecting feedback from the engagement opportunities described above, our park
development team has incorporated the feedback received and is now finalizing the
design ahead of preparing to tender out the manufacturing of required materials.
As part of the improvements, the following features are planned to be included in the
final design provided that any additional budget is approved by Council and no other
unexpected issues arise.
Key components:
A junior and senior child combination play structure with included accessible
ramps for users and child supervisors
A full swing set including junior and senior child options with accessible swing
seat
Two double side-by-side slides for junior and senior children accompanied by a
child supervisor
Interactive play board feature (touch and turn features)
Two spinners, one flush grade for wheelchairs and another with accessible
components
Accessible roller slider
Flush rubber surfacing
Direct connection from asphalt to junior and senior combination play structure
Next steps will include finalizing design and project costing, with a report back to
Committee of the Whole in June. Once approved, we will go out for tender to procure
the supplied equipment. Depending on lead time to manufacture the specialized
equipment, construction is slated for later in 2024 to be fully operational for beginning
of 2025. Once design is finalized, staff will provide a rendering and post to the Engage
Auora website.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Overhead playground concept
Attachment 2 – Elevation playground concept
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