Town of Newmarket

Minutes

Accessibility Advisory Committee

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Members Present:
  • Steve Foglia, Chair
  • Jeffrey Fabian
  • Felim Greene
  • Martha Jez
  • Linda Jones
  • Allen Matrosov
  • Patricia Monteath
Members Absent:
  • Councillor Simon
  • Huma Tahir
Staff Present:
  • K. Saini, Deputy Town Clerk
  • J. Grossi, Legislative Coordinator

​​The meeting was called to order at 10:31 AM.
Steve Foglia in the Chair.

1.
Notice
 

Steve Foglia advised that all Town facilities were closed to the public, and that members of the public were encouraged to attend an electronic Advisory Committee or Board Meeting by joining through the ZOOM information provided with the agenda.

2.
Additions & Corrections to the Agenda
 

None.

3.
Declarations of Pecuniary Interest
 

None.

4.
Presentations & Deputations
 

None.

5.
Approval of Minutes
 

5.1
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - AAC_Jan21_2021 - English.pdf
  • Moved by:Jeffrey Fabian
    Seconded by:Felim Greene
    1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2021 be approved. 


    Carried

6.
Items
 

6.1
Main Street Accessibility
 

Steve Foglia provided an update to the Accessibility Advisory Committee regarding a Main Street accessibility presentation to the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management (BIA) at a future meeting. The Legislative Coordinator advised that the presentation has been tentatively scheduled for the morning of BIA meeting on June 2, 2021. 

Martha Jez discussed possible opportunities for local high school students to assist Main Street businesses with accessibility projects.

6.2
Accessible Van Signage Update
This item has attachments. 

1.Van Accessible Sign - Draft.pdf
2.van-accessible-handicap-parking-sign-42634-g001-lg.pdf

The Legislative Coordinator provided an update on the accessible van parking signage that is being added to four existing parking spots in the downtown area. The Committee confirmed that the four parking spots were currently van accessible and provided feedback on the draft signage, namely that the new signage should match the existing as much as possible. 

6.3
Rene Brey Washroom Accessibility Retrofit
 

The Legislative Coordinator advised that the funding application for accessible improvements to the Rene Brey washroom had not been approved yet, and that additional information would be provided when the application had been processed. 

7.
New Business
 

7.1
Elections Canada
 

Steve Foglia advised that Elections Canada reached out and asked him to inspect all potential Federal election polling locations in Newmarket and Aurora to ensure accessibility for all voters in future elections. 

8.
Adjournment
 

  • Moved by:Jeffrey Fabian
    Seconded by:Linda Jones
    1. That the meeting be adjourned at 11:04 AM. 


    Carried
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