220324 Accessibility Advisory Committee MinutesPage 1 of 4
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Accessibility Advisory Committee
March 24, 2022
2:00 p.m.
Electronic
MINUTES
Present:
Chair, Cindy Allen, Councillor Pete Luciani, Margaret McCrimmon, Mike Cerna, Mike
Kadey, Jeff Huber, and Mayor Stephen Molnar
Absent with Regrets
Mark Dickson
Also Present:
Michelle Smibert – Director of Corporate Services/ Clerk
Emily Xuereb – Deputy Chief Building Official
Chris Baird - Director of Recreation, Parks and Culture
Ann Wright - Interim Deputy Clerk
1.Call to Order
Chair Cindy Allen called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
2.Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Councillor Pete Luciani
Seconded by: Mike Cerna
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of
March 24, 2022, be adopted.
Page 2 of 4
Carried
3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
No disclosures of pecuniary interest.
5. General Business and Reports
5.1. Tillsonburg Splash Pad
Reviewed a photo that the Chair shared of the Norwich Splash Pad.
Concerns with trees
Pete - many different pads in Ontario. Council has endorsed this design and
he is not ready to stop the project. Council is confident that all the AODA
requirements are being met.
Margaret – was it presented to the committee before council approval?
Consultation occurred with the committee after we received the proposal but
we are under a tight deadline. We are trying to do what we can and are
confident that all requirements will be met. Let’s identify any issues so we can
move forward.
Margaret – worried about accessibilities issues re parking, washrooms,
pathway
Pete – This committee should be part of making sure these items are added
and mitigating any issues going forward
Cindy - Concerned that council approved this without it coming to the
committee first for consultation.
Chris - Hired professional architects that are fully capable
Pete – ideally that should happen but in reality is it always can’t happen.
Process concerns can be put forward to another agenda for discussions. But
let’s talk about the splash pad and any issues with it so it can move forward.
Mayor - committee has done a lot and should be congratulated, I am here for
you to come to with concerns when needed. This has one item, the splash
pad, and so we need to stick to the agenda.
The locations has been considered and has been deemed the best location.
Page 3 of 4
Cindy – Jan 21st left a voice message that I never heard back from you on.
Consultation process was not followed. Concerned that it being pushed
through.
Chris – expectation that anything we build will be as inclusive as possible,
since the legislation came into effect, the consultants are legally obliged to
meet all laws. Which is why we have hired profession architects, designers,
engineers to follow all applicable law, we can be ensured that all AODA laws
are being followed. However if there something missing that we feel is missing
please let us know.
RFP has closed and a report is coming to council recommending the award of
the tender. And are confident with this company. It was never intended to be
a workaround but rather be confident that staff has put this with p rofessionals
in the field. And moving forward with this as promptly as we can. This
community deserves it. We were not allowed to announce it until the minister
announced or else we would not get the funding.
Margaret – accessible seating, washrooms, slip hazards, debris on the splash
pad. It’s the little things around the big picture that she has concerns with.
Pete – I agree these things are to be dealt with after the splash pad has been
installed.
Cindy – rest areas, pathways, design models need to be followed.
Mayor left the meeting at 3:05 p.m.
Mike K – enough Parking spots, security cameras
Chris – parking , yes we will have security cameras in place.
Margret – bike storage
Chris – yes that will be something we will be looking at to make available.
Cindy – enforcement of loitering
Chris - a new parks by-law is being worked on
The mayor returned at 3:20 p.m.
Resolution #2
Moved by: Councillor Pete Luciani
Seconded by: Margaret McCrimmon
Page 4 of 4
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee has reviewed the Tillsonburg
Splash Pad project and endorses the new Splash Pad and will continue to
review the project regarding issues of accessibility moving forward.
Carried
6. Next Meeting
June 14, 2022 @ 2:00 p.m.
7. Adjournment
Resolution #3
Moved by: Mike Cerna
Seconded by: Councillor Pete Luciani
THAT the March 24, 2022 Special Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be
adjourned at 3:41 p.m.
Carried