Minutes - Accessibility Advisory Committee - 20240410
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