170606 Accessibility Advisory MIN=
Attendance: Peter Staley, Chair, Councillor Brian Stephenson, Mike Cerna, Michael Kadey,
Margaret McCrimmon
Regrets: Scot Richardson, Robert Doerr, Debra Pattyn
Staff: Tricia Smith, Deputy Clerk, Eric Flora, Manager of Engineering
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:37 p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved By: Councillor Stephenson Seconded By: Margaret McCrimmon
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of June 6,
2017, 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 – February 8, 2017
Resolution #2
Moved By: Mike Cerna Seconded By: Michael Kadey
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 8, 2017, be
approved.
Carried
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
June 6, 2017
3:30 p.m.
Board Room
Customer Service Centre, Tillsonburg
MINUTES
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5. General Business & Reports
5.1 Accessibility Directorate of Ontario – Accessible Transportation Standards Review
The committee reviewed the proposed recommendations from the Transportation
Standards Development Committee regarding the 2016 Review of the Accessibility
Transportation Standards.
Consideration was made for the implementation of courtesy parking spaces in
Tillsonburg.
Staff to follow up with the By-Law Officer regarding enforcement of courtesy parking
spaces.
Staff to forward the proposed recommendations regarding the 2016 Review of the
Accessibility Transportation Standards to the consultant conducting the Mall Area &
Downtown Parking study.
Discussion took place regarding the legislated number of tie-downs for wheelchairs on
public transportation.
A recommendation was made to review accessible transportation options in Tillsonburg
and comments shall be provided to the Transportation Pilot Steering Committee for
consideration.
Moved By: Councillor Stephenson Seconded By: Margaret McCrimmon
The Tillsonburg Accessibility Advisory Committee recommends that the Province review
the transportation standards in regards to the proportions of tie-downs (devices to
secure mobility aid devices) on public buses and trains to reduce wait times and improve
the level of service.
Carried
5.2 Government of Canada – Enabling Accessibility Fund – Workplace & Community
Accessibility Streams
The committee discussed potential projects for the 2017 Enabling Accessibility Fund
grant opportunity.
There were no accessibility needs identified by staff at this time.
Discussion took place in regards to accessible upgrades to public playgrounds, a new
accessible ramp at the Community Centre and the accessibility of the new band shell at
Celebration Plaza.
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Moved By: Mike Cerna Seconded By: Councillor Stephenson
THAT Council receive the recommendation from the AAC for the removal of the steps
and installation of an accessible ramp on the south side of the Community Centre as a
posed project for the Enabling Accessibility Fund;
AND THAT staff be directed to submit a report to Council for consideration regarding an
application to the funding program.
Carried
6. Correspondence
6.1 County of Lambton / City of Sarnia Receive Accessibility Award
6.2 Brampton puts spotlight on Accessible Parking
7. Other Business
7.1 Accessibility Update
Staff to circulate the Accessibility update to the committee.
7.2 Accessibility Forum Review
This item was deferred to the next meeting.
7.3 Access4All Grant Update
This item was deferred to the next meeting.
8. Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee will be held on Tuesday,
September 12, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. in the Board Room, Customer Service Centre.
9. Adjournment
Resolution #7
Moved By: Councillor Stephenson Seconded By: Mike Cerna
THAT the June 6, 2017 Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be adjourned at 4:31 p.m.
Carried