Minutes - Accessibility Advisory Committee - 20220511 1
Town of Aurora
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
7 p.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Rachelle Stinson (Chair)
Matthew Abas (Vice Chair)
Councillor John Gallo
Max Le Moine
Hailey Reiss
Jo-anne Spitzer
Members Absent: John Lenchak
Other Attendees: Martin Stefanczyk, Manager, Project Management Office, and
Business Transformation
Jacek Baldyga, Senior Building Inspector
Ivy Henriksen, Accessibility Advisor (Acting), Manager, Access
Aurora and Customer Service
Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Coordinator
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:03 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
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 April 13, 2022
Moved by Max Le Moine
Seconded by Matthew Abas
That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of April 13,
2022, be received for information.
Carried
6. Delegations
None.
7. Matters for Consideration
7.1 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Site Plan Application OPA-
2017-06, ZBA-2017-08 (Submission #4), 46 St. John's Sideroad
Staff provided an overview of the comments submitted to the Planner on
behalf of the Committee and agreed to follow up on whether any formal
response has been received from the applicant regarding the Committee’s
comments. The Committee had no further input.
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by Hailey Reiss
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1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application OPA-2017-06,
ZBA-2017-08 (Submission #4), 46 St. John's Sideroad, be received;
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site
Plan Application OPA-2017-06, ZBA-2017-08 (Submission #4) be
received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as
appropriate.
Carried
7.2 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Site Plan Application ZBA-
2019-03 (Submission #3), 15385 and 15395 Bayview Avenue
Staff provided an overview of the comments submitted to the Planner on
behalf of the Committee. The Committee and staff reviewed and
discussed various aspects of the site plan and further suggestions were
made regarding consideration for: drawings with more detail; clarification
on whether a curb depression or bike rack is proposed at southwest
corner of Block 2; if bike rack, relocate away from access area next to
Type A accessible parking space; and clarification on whether an access
aisle is provided next to the Type A accessible parking space.
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by Max Le Moine
1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application ZBA-2019-03
(Submission #3), 15385 and 15395 Bayview Avenue, be received;
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site
Plan Application ZBA-2019-03 (Submission #3) be received and
referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
7.3 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Site Plan Application OPA-
2020-05, ZBA-2020-05, SP-2020-05 (Submission #3), 1675 St. John's
Sideroad
Staff provided an overview of the comments submitted to the Planner on
behalf of the Committee. The Committee and staff reviewed and
discussed various aspects of the site plan. The Committee had no further
input.
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Moved by Hailey Reiss
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application OPA-2020-05,
ZBA-2020-05, SP-2020-05 (Submission #3), 1675 St. John's Sideroad,
be received;
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site
Plan Application OPA-2020-05, ZBA-2020-05, SP-2020-05 (Submission
#3) be received and referred to staff for consideration and further
action as appropriate.
Carried
7.4 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Site Plan Application ZBA-
2021-06, SUB-2021-02 (Submission #2), 5 to 70 Archerhill Court
Staff provided an overview of the comments submitted to the Planner on
behalf of the Committee. The Committee and staff reviewed and
discussed various aspects of the site plan and further suggestions were
made regarding consideration for: drawings with greater detail of the
outdoor play space area; addition of benches for the outdoor play space
area for respite purposes; and the addition of bicycle racks.
Moved by Jo-anne Spitzer
Seconded by Hailey Reiss
1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application ZBA-2021-06,
SUB-2021-02 (Submission #2), 5 to 70 Archerhill Court, be received;
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site
Plan Application ZBA-2021-06, SUB-2021-02 (Submission #2) 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 the sensory path project and the aquatic
wheelchair replacement at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex.
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Staff extended a reminder about the upcoming National AccessAbility
Week (formerly National Access Awareness Week) from May 29 to June 4,
2022. Staff further noted that Committee members would be receiving an
invitation to York Region’s National AccessAbility Week Forum: Making
York Region AccessAble, a virtual event on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, from
4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Staff extended congratulations to the Committee on its well-done video
“What Does Accessibility Mean to You?”, available on the Town’s website.
Moved by Matthew Abas
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
8. Informational Items
None.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by Hailey Reiss
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
Carried