Town of Newmarket

Minutes

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Meeting #:
Date:	Thursday, June 20, 2019
Time:	10:30 A.m. - 12:30 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers Municipal Offices 395 Mulock Drive Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X7

Members Present:

• Richard Wilson, Vice Chair
• Jeffrey Fabian
• Linda Jones
• Faye Longhurst
• Patricia Monteath
• Lawrence Raifman
• Councillor Simon

Members Absent:

• Steve Foglia, Chair

Staff Present:

• P. McIntosh, Recreation Programmer - Seniors & Special Needs
• S. Marcoux, Project Consultant Facility Maintenance
• A. Walkom, Legislative Coordinator
• J. Grossi, Legislative Coordinator

​​The meeting was called to order at 10:39 AM.
Richard Wilson in the Chair.

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1.

Additions & Corrections to the Agenda

The Legislative Coordinator advised of the following additions to the agenda:

• Item 5.2 - Accessible Parking at Fairy Lake and Riverwalk Commons
• Item 5.3 - 2019 National Access Awareness Week Update

2.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

None.

3.

Presentations & Deputations

3.1

Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Update

The Legislative Coordinator provided a presentation to the Accessibility Advisory Committee regarding the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan for the Town of Newmarket. He outlined the previous Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and the requirements over the next five years. 

• Moved by: Linda Jones
  Seconded by: Lawrence Raifman
  1. That the presentation regarding the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan be received. 
  
  Carried

4.

Approval of Minutes

4.1

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 2, 2019

• Moved by: Patricia Monteath
  Seconded by: Faye Longhurst
  1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 2, 2019 be approved.
  
  Carried

5.

Items

5.1

College Manor Park Washroom Renovation Project

The Project Consultant Facility Maintenance provided a presentation to the Accessibility Advisory Committee regarding the College Manor Park Washroom Renovation project. She outlined draft drawings, proposed finishes and asked the Members for feedback.

The Members of the Accessibility Advisory Committee queried the presenter regarding floor slope, accessibility accessories and exterior design features.

5.2

Accessible Parking at Fairy Lake and Riverwalk Commons

This item was deferred until the August 15, 2019 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting. 

5.3

2019 National Access Awareness Week Update

The Recreation Programmer - Seniors & Special Needs updated the Accessibility Advisory Committee regarding the 2019 National Access Awareness Week events. She provided an overview of the Celebrate Accessibility and Abilities event held on Saturday June 1, 2019, and the Sports for Everyone event held on Monday June 3, 2019. 

5.4

2018-2022 Workplan

The Legislative Coordinator distributed the draft 2018-2022 workplan and the Accessibility Advisory Committee Members discussed additional items to be added, including Old Town Hall upgrades and accessible parking spaces.

5.4.1

Accessible Parking Sub-Committe

• Moved by: Jeffrey Fabian
  Seconded by: Linda Jones
  1. That an Accessible Parking sub-committee composed of Richard Wilson, Jeffrey Fabian, Linda Jones and Lawrence Raifman be formed.
  
  Carried

5.5

2019 Meeting Dates

• Moved by: Faye Longhurst
  Seconded by: Lawrence Raifman
  1. That the proposed 2019 meeting dates be approved. 
  
  Carried

6.

New Business

6.1

Ministry Training Webinar for Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committees

Pat Monteath discussed the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility webinar being offered on June 27, 2019 and July 4, 2019, and queried the Accessibility Advisory Committee Members on their availability.

7.

Adjournment

• Moved by: Linda Jones
  Seconded by: Councillor Simon
  1. That the meeting be adjourned at 12:06 PM.
  
  Carried