161109 Accessibility Advisory MIN=
ATTENDANCE:
Councillor Brian Stephenson, Acting Chair, Mike Cerna, Robert Doerr, Michael Kady, Margaret McCrimmon, Peter Staley
Regrets: Scot Richardson
Staff: Eric Flora, Manager of Engineering Tricia Smith, Deputy Clerk
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:03 p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved By: Mike Cerna Seconded By: Robert Doerr
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of
November 9, 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 – September 14, 2016
Resolution #2
Moved By: Margaret McCrimmon Seconded By: Peter Staley
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 14, 2016, be
approved.
Carried
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
November 9, 2016
3:00 p.m.
Board Room
Customer Service Centre, Tillsonburg
MINUTES
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5. General Business & Reports
5.1. Appointment of Committee Chair
Resolution #3
Moved By: Mike Cerna Seconded By: Michael Kady
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee appoint Peter Staley as the Committee
Chair.
Carried
5.2. Committee Vacancy
The committee received a notice of resignation from committee member Helen Lamos-
Parker.
Staff to ensure the membership of the committee continues to comply with the
requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) as
applications are received for consideration.
Resolution #4
Moved By: Robert Doerr Seconded By: Mike Cerna
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee recommend that staff advertise the vacancy
on the committee.
Carried
5.3. Multi-Year Accessibility Plan – Update
Staff circulated the amended Multi-Year Accessibility Plan which included comments
received from the Director of Operations following the September 14, 2016 meeting.
The comments included the application of accessible sidewalk crossing design in 2016
road reconstruction projects; accessible upgrades at the mid-block pedestrian crossing
in front of the mall and goals for 2014-2018 relating to the implementation of a new
accessible pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Broadway and Glendale.
Resolution #5
Moved By: Mike Cerna Seconded By: Michael Kady
THAT the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, be approved as amended and a copy of the
plan be sent to the Memorial Park Revitalization Committee for information;
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AND THAT the committee recommends that Council endorse the updated Multi-Year
Accessibility Plan.
Carried
5.4. Accessibility Recognition Award – Follow-Up
5.4.1 Accessibility Achievement Award
The Deputy Clerk and Peter Staley appeared as delegates before the Tillsonburg
Chamber of Commerce to speak to the Accessibility Achievement Award
Program.
The Chamber has offered to announce the name of the award recipient
(Business Category) in the powerpoint presentation of other area awards given
that year at the Annual Awards of Excellence Gala event and to promote the
program to Chamber member businesses through Chamber communications.
5.4.2 Review of the Recognition Process
Presentations of the Accessibility Achievement Award for Individuals,
Organizations, Schools and Businesses shall be made throughout the year at a
meeting of Tillsonburg Town Council.
Discussion took place about making the presentation(s) in combination with that
of the monthly Volunteer Achievement Award.
5.4.3 Budgetary Considerations
There were no budgetary considerations requested.
Resolution #6
Moved By: Michael Kady Seconded By: Robert Doerr
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee approve the Accessibility Recognition
Award Criteria and Nomination Form as amended;
AND THAT the committee recommends that Council endorse the Accessibility
Recognition Award program;
AND THAT staff be directed to circulate notice of the program to the public.
Carried
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5.5. Pedestrian Crossing behind mall
Discussion took place regarding the pedestrian crossing behind the mall and concerns
over public safety.
Concerns were also expressed in regards to vehicles parking in No Parking Zones.
Staff are currently investigating the issue as part of the review of the Mall Area &
Downtown Parking Study/Strategy.
A review of traffic flow, sight lines, accessible parking and signage requirements will be
undertaken as part of the study (as per the approved study Terms of Reference).
Councillor Stephenson left the meeting at 3:55 p.m. and Peter Staley assumed the chair.
6. Correspondence
6.1. Joint Accessibility Meeting (New Date) – Monday, November 21, 2016 – 1:30 p.m.
– County of Oxford Administration Building
6.2. Accessibility Minister Looking for New Advisory Committee Members
6.3. David C. Onley Award for Leadership in Accessibility – Nominations now being
accepted
7. Other Business
7.1 Curb Cuts on Broadway – Manager of Engineering
Engineering staff will be installing tactile plates to sidewalk ramps within the Town
subject to 2017 budget approval, in accordance with legislated accessibility standards.
The addition of curb cuts on Broadway will be reviewed through the 2017 budget
process and as part of the review of the Mall Area & Downtown Parking Study.
Staff to consult with the committee as to the number and location of accessible parking
spaces on Broadway.
7.2 Gazebo in the Park – Accessible Pathway (Bridge Street Park)
Communication has been made with Parks & Recreation staff regarding proposed
improvements to the east entrance of the park to improve accessibility.
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7.3 Accessible Ramp – Broadway/Oxford Intersection Accessibility Upgrades
Staff to look at upgrading the accessible crossing at the Broadway and Oxford Street
intersection (tactile plates, audible signals) as part of the Capital Works program in
2017.
7.4 Pedestrian Crossing in Front of Mall Entrance
Installation of the audible signals at the pedestrian crossing will be delayed until the
spring of 2017 due to a backlog in delivery time for the infrastructure elements and to
take advantage of coordinated paving contract prices.
Discussion took place regarding concerns of delivery vehicles blocking the pedestrian
crossing.
Staff to investigate this issue and circulate a copy of the new legislation regarding
pedestrian crosswalks to the committee.
Staff to investigate the push button on the mall side of the pedestrian crossing to ensure
it is working properly.
7.5 Broadway/Glendale Pedestrian Crossing
Staff will be bringing a report to Council at the November 14, 2016 meeting regarding the
installation of a pedestrian crossing (as per OTM Book 15) at the intersection of
Broadway and Glendale Streets.
8. Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee will be held on Wednesday,
February 8, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. in the Customer Service Board Room.
9. Adjournment
Resolution #7
Moved By: Mike Cerna Seconded By: Michael Kady
THAT the November 9, 2016 Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be adjourned at
4:26 p.m.
Carried