Minutes - Accessibility Advisory Committee - 20230607
Town of Aurora
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
7 p.m.
Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Peter Angelo (Vice Chair)
Max Le Moine
John Lenchak
Jo-anne Spitzer
Members Absent: Councillor Harold Kim (Chair)
Alison Hughes
Hailey Reiss
Other Attendees: Franco DeMarco, Recreation Supervisor, Community Programs
Gary Greidanus, Senior Landscape Architect*
Phillip Rose, Manager, Cultural Services
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 7:05 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
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Mississaugas and Chippewas, recognized through Treaty #13 and the Williams
Treaties of 1923.
3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by John Lenchak
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 May 10, 2023
Moved by Max Le Moine
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of May 10,
2023, be received for information.
Carried
6. Delegations
None.
7. Matters for Consideration
7.1 Memorandum from Recreation Supervisor, Community Programs; Re:
Recreation Needs Assessment for Persons with Disabilities
Staff provided an overview of the memorandum and timeline for the
project. The Committee and staff discussed various aspects and
suggestions including: the addition of braille to all signage in all facilities;
inclusion of the AccessNow audit feedback in the project; scope of the
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assessment; accessible surfaces in playgrounds and removal of
obstructions to access; improvements to uneven surfaces and alignment
with curbs; and preference to employ a consultant with lived experiences.
Moved by Jo-anne Spitzer
Seconded by John Lenchak
1. That the memorandum regarding Recreation Needs Assessment for
Persons with Disabilities be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding
Recreation Needs Assessment for Persons with Disabilities be
received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as
appropriate.
Carried
7.2 Memorandum from Manager, Library Square; Re: Aurora Town Square
Update and Site Plan
Staff presented an update on the Aurora Town Square project through
renderings and an overview of the site plan. The Committee and staff
discussed various aspects and suggestions including: tactile walking
surface indicators around the Square’s water feature/splash pad; high
contrasting indicators on glass walls and doors; audio induction loops and
portable assistive listening devices; tactile walking surface indicators on
stair landings; consideration to enclose open riser staircases; splash pad
water depth and drainage; skating loop technology; accessible ramp
maintenance; Amphitheatre accessible seating and addition of hand rails;
indoor event space accessible seating; and art studio accessibility. Staff
agreed to report back on any unanswered questions.
Moved by John Lenchak
Seconded by Max Le Moine
1. That the memorandum regarding Aurora Town Square Update and Site
Plan be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding
Aurora Town Square Update and Site Plan be received and referred to
staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
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7.3 Memorandum from Director of Operations; Re: Summit Park Additional
Amenities
Staff provided an overview of the memorandum noting the plan to include
any input from the Committee in a report back to Council in September.
The Committee and staff discussed various aspects and suggestions
including: accessible surfacing; consideration of a ramp; target age group
of playground; and braille signage.
Moved by Max Le Moine
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
1. That the memorandum regarding Summit Park Additional Amenities
be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding
Summit Park Additional Amenities be received and referred to staff for
consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
7.4 Memorandum from Director of Operations; Re: Shining Hill Neighborhood
Park - Preliminary Design
Staff provided an overview of the memorandum and elements of the
preliminary park design. The Committee and staff discussed various
aspects and suggestions including: park users and easement agreement
with Newmarket; paths of travel with adequate space and turning radius;
park use allocation; accessible surfaces; accessible swing; barrier-free
parking spaces; and splash pad surface and drainage.
Moved by Max Le Moine
Seconded by John Lenchak
1. That the memorandum regarding Shining Hill Neighbourhood Park -
Preliminary Design be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding
Shining Hill Neighbourhood Park - Preliminary Design be received and
referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
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7.5 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Site Plan Application OPA-
2022-04, ZBA-2022-06, SUB-2022-01, SP- 2022-10 (Submission #2) 1452-
1460 Wellington Street East
Staff provided an overview of the site plan and comments to be 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: indication of the Type A barrier-free
parking spaces; and clarification on the location of visitor parking,
including barrier-free spaces, in Phases 1 and 2.
Moved by John Lenchak
Seconded by Max Le Moine
1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application OPA-2022-04,
ZBA-2022-06, SUB-2022-01, SP- 2022-10 (Submission #2) 1452-1460
Wellington Street East be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site
Plan Application OPA-2022-04, ZBA-2022-06, SUB-2022-01, SP- 2022-
10 (Submission #2) 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
2022-2026
(Link to Multi-Year Accessibility Plan)
Motion to defer
Moved by John Lenchak
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
1. That the Round Table Discussion; Re: Town of Aurora Multi-Year
Accessibility Plan 2022-2026 be deferred to the next Committee
meeting.
Carried
8. Informational Items
None.
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9. New Business
None.
10. Adjournment
Moved by Max Le Moine
Seconded by John Lenchak
That the meeting be adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
Carried