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Minutes/Meeting Summary
Accessibility Advisory Committee
May 18, 2022
Electronic Meeting
7:00 pm
Attendees: P. Bashaw
S. Fatima
D. Hughes
G. Lang
A. Lue
T. Lyle-Gravlev
P. Milton
A. Taverna
M. Thorpe Ross
D. Wysocki
J. McLellan, Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade
S. Maguire-Parish, Autism Ontario
L. Webb, Autism Ontario
I. Janton, Senior Planner, Site Planning
L. Narraway, Supervisor, Animal Services
T. Higgins, Accessibility Coordinator (Staff Liaison)
A. MacGillivray, Committee Coordinator (Recording Secretary)
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1. Review and Approval of Agenda
T. Higgins reviewed the agenda items.
Agenda approved.
2. Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
3. Approval of Minutes
Moved by D. Wysocki
Seconded by M. Thorpe-Ross
That the Minutes of the March 16, 2022 meeting
of the Accessibility Advisory Committee be
approved.
Carried
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4. Presentations/Delegations
There were no presentations/delegations
5. New Business
5.1 Site Plan Reviews
S 02/22 – Universal City Phase 4 & 5
I. Janton provided an overview of the site plan for
S 02/22 - Universal City Phase 4 & 5.
Members discussed:
• the outdoor amenity space and whether it
would have trees and how mobility may be
impacted by the layout and potential
debris;
• how the development is well connected
with the surrounding community;
• how the slope and length of the access
ramp on the outdoor terrace should be
reduced if possible;
• whether the developer can consider
building units and guest suites that meet
varying accessibility needs; and,
• the pool, and whether there will be a ramp
(preferred) or a lift to access the pool.
S 05/22 – SBB Industrial (Seaton) GP Inc.
I. Janton provided an overview of the site plan for
S 05/22 – SBB Industrial (Seaton) FP Inc.
Members discussed:
• having a washroom on the second floor;
• the placement of the accessible parking, in
proximity to the office entrance;
• whether the planned use will include
commercial retail or will be strictly
industrial;
• vehicle traffic concerns and the need for
traffic signals; and,
• how this property will be serviced by
conventional or on-demand public transit
services.
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S 06/22 – Universal City Phase 7
I. Janton provided an overview of the site plan for
S 06/22 – Universal City Phase 7.
Discussion ensued with members discussing:
• the provision for accessible parking;
• the maneuverability of the outdoor amenity
space;
• the pool, and whether there will be a ramp
(preferred) or a lift to access the pool; and,
• whether furnishings in the outdoor amenity
space will be accessible.
Members engaged in general discussion around
accessibility requirements and standards for new
development applications, and the Committee’s
role in providing feedback on site plans.
S 03/92 – Mount Pleasant Group
I. Janton provided an overview of the site plan for
S 03/92 – Mount Pleasant Group.
The Committee did not provide any feedback
pertaining to this site plan.
5.2 AAC’s Annual Report to Council &
Presentation
T. Higgins provided background on the Annual
Report that is being presented at the May 24,
2022 Council Meeting.
Discussion ensued with members discussing:
• how members can attend or view the
meeting;
• whether the topic of accessible and/or
affordable housing can be captured in the
delegation;
• the topics that each of the delegating
members will be covering at the meeting;
and,
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• whether the delegates can meet with T.
Higgins before the Council meeting to
review before their delegation.
Moved by M. Thorpe-Ross
Seconded by D. Wysocki
That the Accessibility Advisory Committee
endorse the 2021 Year End Report and 2022
Proposed Work Plan
Carried
5.3 Canada Day Planning
T. Higgins provided information pertaining to the
proposed “Tranquility Tent” that the Committee
would be running at the City of Pickering’s
Canada Day Event.
S. Maguire-Parish and L. Webb from Autism
Ontario and members engaged in discussion on
the Canada Day Event including:
• the resources that Autism Ontario can help
provide at the event;
• caution around use of aromatherapy for
those living with sensitivity to smell;
• the potential to provide ear plugs to those
experiencing sensory overload;
• whether aromatherapy elements can still
be implemented, but on an individualized
or smaller scale so that it does not impact
all visitors to the tent;
• the various promotional items that are
being explored to be provided at the tent;
• the involvement of various community
partners with the event; and,
• the sharing of information regarding
Natural Spaces.
T. Higgins encouraged members to provide ideas
for creative programming for the tent, and
encouraged members to attend the event.
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5.4 Regional Accessibility Award
T. Higgins provided background information on
the Durham Region Accessibility Awards and
solicited members to provide any nominee
recommendations via email.
5.5 Service & Support Animals Initiative – Next
Steps
D. Wysocki and L. Narraway made a presentation
to the Committee on the Service & Support
Animals Initiative and solicited feedback from
members.
This item will be brought
forward at the June 15, 2022
Committee meeting for
further consideration.
6. Correspondence
There were no items of correspondence.
7. Other Business & Updates
8. Next Meeting – June 15, 2022
9. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned.
Meeting Adjourned: 9:18 pm