Minutes - Accessibility Advisory Committee - 20210908 1
Town of Aurora
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
7:00 p.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Rachelle Stinson (Chair)
Matthew Abas (Vice Chair)
John Lenchak
Hailey Reiss
Max Le Moine (arrived at 7:56 p.m.)
Jo-anne Spitzer
Members Absent: Councillor John Gallo
Other Attendees: Councillor Wendy Gaertner
Mat Zawada, Accessibility Advisor
Ishita Soneji, Council/Committee Coordinator
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1. Procedural Notes
This meeting was held electronically as per Section 19. i) of the Town's
Procedure By-law No. 6228-19, as amended, due to the COVID-19 situation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:03 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
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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.
4. Receipt of the Minutes
4.1 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2021
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June 9,
2021, be received for information.
Carried
5. Delegations
None.
6. Matters for Consideration
6.1 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor, Re: Site Plan Application SP-2021-
08 (Submission #1), 20 and 25 Mavrinac Boulevard
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 a further suggestion was made regarding
consideration for an additional path from the west parkette to the adjacent
blocks.
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application SP-2021-08
(Submission #1), 20 and 25 Mavrinac Boulevard, be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site
Plan Application SP-2021-08 (Submission #1) be received and referred
to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
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6.2 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Site Plan Application OPA-
2021-03, ZBA-2021-03 & SP-2021-07 (Submission #1), 15296, 15306 and
15314 Yonge Street
Staff provided an overview of the site plan and comments submitted to
the Planner on behalf of the Committee. The Committee reviewed the site
plan and sought clarification regarding the proposed accessible parking
and the layout of the main lobby from the Yonge Street entrance. The
Committee and staff further discussed regarding adequate accessible
access to the main lobby elevator. The Committee had no further input.
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by John Lenchak
1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application OPA-2021-03,
ZBA-2021-03 and SP-2021-07 (Submission #1), 15296, 15306 and
15314 Yonge Street be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site
Plan Application OPA-2021-03, ZBA-2021-03 & SP-2021-07
(Submission #1) be received and referred to staff for consideration
and further action as appropriate.
Carried
6.3 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Site Plan Application ZBA-
2017-06 (Submission #1), 15356 Yonge Street
Staff provided an overview of the site plan and comments submitted to
the Planner on behalf of the Committee. The Committee reviewed the site
plan and had no further input.
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application ZBA-2017-06
(Submission #1), 15356 Yonge Street, be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site
Plan Application ZBA-2017-06 (Submission #1) be received and
referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
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6.4 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Site Plan Application SP-2021-
01 (Submission #2), 45 Eric T Smith Way
Staff provided an overview of the site plan and comments submitted to
the Planner on behalf of the Committee, noting the developer's responses
to the previous submission. The Committee reviewed the site plan and
had no further input.
Moved by Hailey Reiss
Seconded by Matthew Abas
1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application SP-2021-01
(Submission #2), 45 Eric T Smith Way, be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site
Plan Application SP-2021-01 (Submission #2) be received and referred
to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
6.5 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisory; Re: Site Plan Application SPM-
2021-01 (Submission #2), 15520 Yonge Street
Staff provided an overview of the site plan and comments submitted to
the Planner on behalf of the Committee, noting the developer's responses
to the previous submission. The Committee reviewed the site plan and
had no further input.
Moved by Hailey Reiss
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application SPM-2021-01
(Submission #2), 15520 Yonge Street, be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site
Plan Application SPM-2021-01 (Submission #2) be received and
referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
6.6 Memorandum from Accessibility Advisor; Re: Site Plan Application OPA-
2020-05, ZBA-2020-05 & SP-2020-04 (Submission #2), 1675 St. John’s
Sideroad
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Staff provided an overview of the site plan and comments submitted to
the Planner on behalf of the Committee, noting the developer's responses
to the previous submission. The Committee and staff reviewed the site
plan and further suggestions were made regarding consideration for
relocating the three barrier free parking spots on the south side of the
retail building to the west parking lot, closer to the sidewalk, and addition
of an elevator in the office building.
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by Max Le Moine
1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application OPA-2020-05,
ZBA-2020-05 & SP-2020-04 (Submission #2), 1675 St. John’s Sideroad,
be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site
Plan Application OPA-2020-05, ZBA-2020-05 & SP-2020-04
(Submission #2) be received and referred to staff for consideration
and further action as appropriate.
Carried
6.7 Memorandum Accessibility Advisor; Re: Site Plan Application SP-2018-05
(Submission #4), 1623 Wellington Street East
Staff provided an overview of the site plan and comments submitted to
the Planner on behalf of the Committee. The Committee reviewed the site
plan and had no further input.
Moved by Matthew Abas
Seconded by John Lenchak
1. That the memorandum regarding Site Plan Application SP-2018-05
(Submission #4), 1623 Wellington Street East, be received; and
2. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding Site
Plan Application SP-2018-05 (Submission #4) be received and referred
to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
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6.8 Round Table Discussion; Re: Town of Aurora Accessibility Plan 2018 to
2024
Staff provided an update on the accessibility video project to create videos
on various accessibility topics and to bring awareness in the community
regarding accessibility. Staff further provided details of the various video
topics thus far including Accessibility Advisory Committee's (AAC)
purpose and information on various types of disabilities and assisting
guidelines. The Committee provided further suggestions for the videos
and discussed on various means to make the videos available in addition
to the Town website and social media platforms. The Committee and staff
further discussed about introductory bios for AAC members on the Town
website and the Committee members agreed to follow up.
Staff advised that the Town of Aurora Accessibility Plan 2022 to 2026 is
being developed noting that the first draft will be circulated to the
Committee for review. The Committee and staff discussed about the
acknowledgement statement from the AAC on the plan and the
Committee agreed to develop and submit a collective statement. Staff
further noted that public consultation sessions will be held and advised
that the format of the plan has changed with more details forthcoming.
Staff provided an update on various summer projects to be discussed at
forthcoming meetings including an accessibility language guideline for
public and staff and developing a disability survey for International
Disabilities Day. Staff further provided an update regarding the installation
of ramp leading to the Aurora Senior's Centre entrance noting its
completion.
Staff advised on a new project for upgrading the downtown core with
various accessibility features such as accessible entrances to business,
Wifi access and wayfinding beacons, accessible lighting and on-street
parking, and accessible streetscape and landscape.
Staff noted that draft letters of appreciation for developers and
businesses for their efforts in making businesses and sites accessible will
be circulated to the Committee for review and comments.
Moved by Jo-anne Spitzer
Seconded by John Lenchak
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1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee comments regarding the
Town of Aurora Accessibility Plan 2018 to 2024 be received and
referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
7. Informational Items
None.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Hailey Reiss
Seconded by Matthew Abas
That the meeting be adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
Carried