Minutes - Accessibility Advisory Committee - 20220413 1
Town of Aurora
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
7:00 p.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Rachelle Stinson (Chair)
Matthew Abas (Vice Chair)
John Lenchak
Hailey Reiss
Jo-anne Spitzer
Members Absent: Councillor John Gallo
Max Le Moine
Other Attendees: Mat Zawada, Accessibility Advisor
Ishita Soneji, Council/Committee Coordinator
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
2. Land Acknowledgement
The Committee acknowledged that the meeting took place on the traditional
territory of the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples whose
presence here continues to this day. It was noted that Aurora is part of the treaty
lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit and the Williams Treaties First Nations,
and we thank them for sharing the land.
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3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
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 March 9, 2022
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by John Lenchak
That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of March 9,
2022, be received for information.
Carried
6. Delegations
None.
7. Matters for Consideration
7.1 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Site Plan Application SPM-
2022-01 (Submission #1), 306 St. Johns Sideroad
Staff provided an overview of the site plan and comments submitted to
the Planner on behalf of the Committee. The Committee sought
clarification regarding the proposed number of accessible parking spaces,
availability of universal washrooms on each floor, and the type of lift to be
installed in the building. The Committee and staff discussed various
aspects of the site plan and further suggestions were made regarding
consideration for: addition of ramps by the outdoor maker space entrance
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and the administrative entrance; converting the washroom by the viewing
gallery on the first floor into a universal washroom; adding acoustics to
the music room on the second floor; and addition of push button door
openers at all large common space entrances.
Moved by Jo-anne Spitzer
Seconded by Matthew Abas
1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application SPM-2022-01
(Submission #1), 306 St. Johns Sideroad be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site
Plan Application SPM-2022-01 (Submission #1) 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(EX)-
2022-02 (Submission #1), 15900 Bayview Avenue
Staff provided an overview of the site plan and comments submitted to
the Planner on behalf of the Committee. The Committee and staff
reviewed the site plan and the Committee emphasized that all paths of
travel by the entrance and inside the garden centre be kept barrier free and
the required three-meter minimum clearance be maintained.
Moved by John Lenchak
Seconded by Hailey Reiss
1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application SP(EX)-2022-02
(Submission #1), 15900 Bayview Avenue be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site
Plan Application SP(EX)-2022-02 (Submission #1) be received and
referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carrie
7.3 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor, Re: Site Plan Application OPA-
2022-02 & ZBA-2022-02 (Submission #1), 1289 Wellington Street East
Staff provided an overview of the site plan and comments submitted to
the Planner on behalf of the Committee. The Committee and staff
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reviewed the site plan and further suggestions were made regarding
consideration of: addition of resting spots on the pathway along the
conservation area; and additional barrier free parking spaces (up to 15
spaces) in the underground parking area.
Moved by Hailey Reiss
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application OPA-2022-02 &
ZBA-2022-02 (Submission #1), 1289 Wellington Street East be
received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site
Plan Application OPA-2022-02 & ZBA-2022-02 (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 2022-
01 (Submission #1), 115, 135 and 155 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.
Moved by Hailey Reiss
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application SP 2022-01
(Submission #1), 115, 135 and 155 Addison Hall Circle be received;
and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site
Plan Application SP 2022-01 (Submission #1) be received and referred
to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
7.5 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor, Re: Site Plan Application OPA-
2022-01 & ZBA-2022-01 (Submission #1), 15 Glensteeple Trail
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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 Matthew Abas
Seconded by Hailey Reiss
1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application OPA-2022-01 &
ZBA-2022-01 (Submission #1), 15 Glensteeple Trail be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site
Plan Application OPA-2022-01 & ZBA-2022-01 (Submission #1) be
received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as
appropriate.
Carried
7.6 Round Table Discussion; Re: Town of Aurora Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
2022 to 2026
(Link to Multi-Year Accessibility Plan)
Staff provided a brief overview of the various projects planned for 2022
such as: the establishment of employee resource groups; accessibility
plan for the upcoming 2022 Municipal Elections; installation of electric
chair at various facilities; Aurora Senior's Centre ramp installation; and
ongoing remediation of documents as part of the Information and
Communication Standards project. Staff further provided an update on the
review of parking by-law and policies to address accessible parking
concerns and the installation of audible pedestrian signals at various
intersections. The Committee and staff further discussed the next steps
regarding the projects.
Moved by Hailey Reiss
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
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
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8. Informational Items
None.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Hailey Reiss
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
Carried