160914 Accessibility Advisory MIN=
Attendance: Mike Cerna, Michael Kadey, Margaret McCrimmon, Peter Staley, Councillor Brian
Stephenson, Eric Flora, Manager of Engineering, Tricia Smith, Deputy Clerk
Regrets: Robert Doerr, Helen Lamos-Parker, Scot Richardson
1.Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:21 p.m.
2.Adoption of Agenda
Moved By: Mike Cerna Seconded By: Peter Staley
THAT the agenda for the Committee meeting of September 14, 2016, be adopted.
Carried
3.Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
4.Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting - June 8, 2016
Moved By: Margaret McCrimmon Seconded By: Michael Kadey
THAT the Minutes of the Committee meeting of June 8, 2016, be approved.
Carried
5.General Business & Reports
5.1. Multi-Year Accessibility Plan – Update
The Deputy Clerk provided a review of the comments received from the Director of
Recreation, Culture & Parks and final amendments made to the Multi-Year Accessibility
Plan.
Moved By: Peter Staley Seconded By: Mike Cerna
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
September 14, 2016
3:00 p.m.
Annex
200 Broadway Street, Tillsonburg
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THAT the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, be approved and a copy of the plan be sent to
the Memorial Park Revitalization Committee for information and to Council for
consideration.
Carried
5.2. Accessibility Recognition Award – Update
The Deputy Clerk provided a review of the amendments made to the Accessibility
Recognition Award Criteria and Nomination form.
The Deputy Clerk and committee member Peter Staley will be attending the October
12th, 2016 meeting of the Tillsonburg Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors to
provide a brief presentation on the award program.
The term “Institution” shall be removed from the Nomination Criteria and Application
form.
Moved By: Mike Cerna Seconded By: Margaret McCrimmon
THAT the Accessibility Recognition Award Criteria and Nomination form, be approved
as amended.
Carried
5.3. Curb Cuts on Broadway – Mike Cerna
Mike Cerna and Margaret McCrimmon conducted a review of the accessible parking
spots on Broadway, targeting only the east of Broadway south to the stoplights at
Oxford Street then the west side north from Baldwin Street to the lights at Bridge Street.
A brief summary and photographs taken in regards to the accessible spots were
circulated to the committee for information.
Discussion took place regarding safety issues for people using wheelchairs and
unloading from vehicles parked on Broadway and the implementation of curb cuts.
Discussion also took place regarding the visibility of Accessible Parking Permits.
Moved By: Peter Staley Seconded By: Michael Kadey
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee receives the information regarding the
accessible parking spots on Broadway and recommends that a review be undertaken of
the accessible parking spaces on Broadway Street to ensure adequate curb cuts where
possible and sufficient location and number of accessible parking spaces.
Carried
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5.4. Gazebo in the Park – Accessible Pathway – Mike Cerna
Discussion took place regarding the accessibility of the pathway in the public park
located behind Canadian Tire.
Moved By: Mike Cerna Seconded By: Margaret
The Accessibility Advisory Committee recommends that staff review the pathway in the
park to ensure it is accessible for the public.
Carried
6. Correspondence
6.1. Joint Accessibility Meeting – Tuesday, November 15, 2016 – 1:30 p.m. – County of
Oxford Administration Building
6.2. The Accessibility Hub - http://www.theaccessibilityhub.ca/hub/
6.3. Blind MP to draft Canada’s first National Accessibility Plan
7. Other Business
7.1. Audible Signals
At the August 8th, 2016 meeting Council approved the installation of mid-block
pedestrian crossing accessibility upgrades at the Town Centre Mall entrance and
$25,000 has been dedicated to the project.
Discussion took place regarding the accessible ramp at the last set of lights on
Broadway, and it was expressed that wheelchair users find this ramp challenging.
8. Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee will be held on Wednesday,
November 9, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. in the Board Room – Customer Service Centre*.
9. Adjournment
Moved By: Margaret McCrimmon Seconded By: Peter Staley
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 4:16 p.m.
Carried