Minutes of the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

Tuesday, November 02, 2021 at 3:30 P.m. - 4:30 P.m.

Chair and Secretary Participating Remotely

The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville

Members Present:

• Councillor Post
• D. Anderson
• L. Barnett
• M. Gravelle
• J. Jackson
• T. Lewis
• Kimberly Rose
• Kimberly VanRyn

Members Absent:

• P. Bond
• P. Charbonneau
• L. Rankin
• K. Anderson
• A. O'Hara-Stephenson

Staff Present:

• S. Doherty, Manager, Rec/Events
• T. Macdonald
• S. Murphy

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1.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 3:35 p.m.

2.

Disclosures of (Direct or Indirect) Pecuniary Interest

None. 

3.

Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting

• Recommendation: 2021-012
  Moved by J. Jackson

  That the minutes of the following meeting are approved: 

  2021-06-01 Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes

  Carried

4.

Presentations

4.1

Phil Dewar, B Social/Community Living Dufferin, Accessibility Lift at Tony Rose Pool - Grant Opportunity

Mr. Dewar was not able to attend the meeting. 

4.2

Karen Landry, Town Clerk, Accessible Parking Signs

Karen Landry, Town Clerk advised the committee about a project currently underway to map out the existing accessible parking spaces in the Town. Ms. Landry advised that the Town is in the process of developing a community improvement plan and as part of that plan the committee has an opportunity to support a program to provide funding to businesses to assist with appropriate accessible parking signs. 

• Recommendation: 2021-013
  Moved by J. Jackson

  That the committee support a one-time operating budget request of $10,000 which has been submitted for the 2022 Operating Budget to support business owners in Orangeville in meeting their accessible parking signage obligations.

  Carried

5.

Items for Discussion and Reports

5.1

Neighbourhood Awareness Signs

The committee discussed this matter and will invite the interim General Manager of Infrastructure Services to the December or January meeting. 

5.2

Education for Audio Pedestrian Signals

The committee discussed this matter and will invite the interim General Manager of Infrastructure Services to the December or January meeting. 

5.3

Notice of Complete Application, Zoning By-law Amendment, 33-37 Broadway

Larysa Russell, Senior Planner provided an overview of the application for a Zoning By-law Amendment at 33-37 Broadway. Larysa Russell answered questions from the committee. 

• Recommendation: 2021-014
  Moved by T. Lewis

  That consideration be given to accessible parking for the commercial unit of the proposed development at 33-37 Broadway, 

  Carried Unanimously

5.4

Notice of Site Plan Application, 200 Elizabeth

• Larysa Russell, Senior Planner provided an outline of the proposed development. 

  Recommendation: 2021-015
  Moved by T. Lewis

  That the location of the barrier curb be reviewed to assist with maneuverability of vehicles parking in that space. 

  Carried

5.5

Braille Machine Decision

• Recommendation: 2021-016
  Moved by J. Jackson

  That the University of Waterloo and the Ontario Science Centre be contacted to determine their interest in acquiring the Braille Machine;

  And that should neither the University of Waterloo or the Ontario Science be willing to acquire the Braille Machine that the machine be recycled or otherwise appropriately disposed of. 

  Carried Unanimously

5.6

Accessibility Awards Program

The committee discussed the parameters of an awards program and suggested that the categories for awards could be Commercial, Multi-Residential and Other. The committee also discussed suggested prizes which could include access to Town activities. 

5.7

Annual Report and Work Plan

• Recommendation: 2021-017
  Moved by J. Jackson

  That the 2021 Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee 2022 Work Plan be approved. 

  Carried Unanimously

5.8

Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Dates and Times

• Recommendation: 2021-018
  Moved by J. Jackson

  That the December Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting be held December 2, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.;

  And that the committee discuss the 2022 schedule at the December meeting. 

  Carried

5.9

Official Plan Steering Committee Appointment

• Recommendation: 2021-019
  Moved by Kimberly VanRyn

  That the appointment of James Jackson to the Official Plan Steering Committee is confirmed:

  And that Trevor Lewis is the alternate appointment to the Official Plan Steering Committee.

  Carried

5.10

Tip of the Month

• Recommendation: 2021-020
  Moved by T. Lewis

  That the November Tip of the Month is:

  Please remember that the fine for parking in an accessible parking space without a permit is $300.00. It is illegal, even for permit holders, if the person with accessibility challenges Is not present. 

  Carried

6.

Correspondence

7.

New Business

Sharon Doherty, Manager, Recreation and Events commented on the importance of the communication boards and signage listed on the 2022 Work Plan.

Sharon Doherty, Manager, Recreation and Events commented on signage wording for accessible changerooms. The committee discussed the wording and suggested wording for signs could be Accessible Changeroom Entrance Only. 

Sharon Doherty, Manager, Recreation and Events indicated that the ice surfaces are moving to full capacity for public skating.

• Recommendation: 2021-021
  Moved by J. Jackson

  That the committee fund up to 4 public skating events to be held on New Year's Day, 2021. 

  Carried

8.

Date of Next Meeting

The next meeting is scheduled for December 2, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.

9.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 4:39 p.m.