Minutes - Accessibility Advisory Committee - 20220309 1
Town of Aurora
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
7 p.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Rachelle Stinson (Chair)
Matthew Abas (Vice Chair)
Max Le Moine (arrived 7:07 p.m.)
John Lenchak (arrived 8:09 p.m.)
Hailey Reiss
Jo-anne Spitzer
Members Absent: Councillor John Gallo
Other Attendees: Mateusz Zawada, Accessibility Advisor
Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Coordinator
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
2. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
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.
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4. Receipt of the Minutes
4.1 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2022
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by Hailey Reiss
That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 9,
2022, be received for information.
Carried
5. Delegations
None.
6. Matters for Consideration
6.1 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Pre-Application Consultation
PRE-2022-01, 375 Addison Hall
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 a further suggestion was
made regarding consideration for: preference for option 1 layout of the
ground floor women's washroom; and an accessible washroom in each
bridal suite.
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
1. That the memorandum regarding Pre-Application Consultation PRE-
2022-01, 375 Addison Hall, be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Pre-
Application Consultation PRE-2022-01 be received and referred to staff
for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
6.2 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Site Plan Application OPA-
2021-03, ZBA-2021-03, and SP-2021-07 (Submission #4), 15296 to 15314
Yonge Street
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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 Hailey Reiss
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application OPA-2021-03,
ZBA-2021-03, and SP-2021-07 (Submission #4), 15296 to 15314 Yonge
Street, be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site
Plan Application OPA-2021-03, ZBA-2021-03, and SP-2021-07
(Submission #4) 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-
2021-14 (Submission #1), 32 Don Hillock Drive
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 a further suggestion was
made regarding consideration for: clarification from developer on
proposed ramp vs. exterior path of travel and specifications.
Moved by Jo-anne Spitzer
Seconded by Max Le Moine
1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application SP-2021-14
(Submission #1), 32 Don Hillock Drive, be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site
Plan Application SP-2021-14 (Submission #1) be received and referred
to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
6.4 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Site Plan Application SP-
2021-15 (Submission #1), 420 Addison Hall Circle
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.
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Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application SP-2021-15
(Submission #1), 420 Addison Hall Circle, be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site
Plan Application SP-2021-15 (Submission #1) be received and referred
to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
6.5 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Site Plan Application OPA-
2021-02, ZBA-2021-02, and SUB-2021-01 (Submission #2), 162, 306, 370,
434, and 488 St. John's Sideroad
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: accessible mailbox locations; and
audible pedestrian signals at signalized intersections.
Moved by Jo-anne Spitzer
Seconded by Matthew Abas
1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application OPA-2021-02,
ZBA-2021-02, and SUB-2021-01 (Submission #2), 162, 306, 370, 434,
and 488 St. John's Sideroad, be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site
Plan Application OPA-2021-02, ZBA-2021-02, and SUB-2021-01
(Submission #2) be received and referred to staff for consideration
and further action as appropriate.
Carried
6.6 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 the new Multi-Year Accessibility Plan noting
that Council endorsed the Plan on February 22, 2022, and commended the
Committee on its accomplishments.
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Staff gave an update on capital budget items including the Seniors’ Centre
external ramp and funding options were discussed with the Committee.
An update was provided on operating budget items including a pool chair
replacement, and options for an additional sensory path and sensory room
equipment were discussed with the Committee.
Staff presented the Committee’s first accessibility awareness campaign
video “What Does Accessibility Mean to You?” noting its availability on the
Town’s main Accessibility web page, to be shared further through various
social media channels. The Committee and staff discussed next steps
and further opportunities for the awareness campaign including additional
videos (teaching, showcasing), involvement of local businesses, an online
self-auditing tool, community events and challenges.
Moved by Matthew Abas
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 further action as
appropriate.
Carried
7. Informational Items
None.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by Hailey Reiss
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
Carried