Town of Newmarket

Minutes

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Meeting #:

Date:

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Time:

10:30 A.m. - 12:30 P.m.

Location:

Streamed live from the Municipal Offices

395 Mulock Drive

Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X7

Members Present:

• Steve Foglia, Chair
• Jeffrey Fabian
• Huma Tahir
• Kelly Broome
• Kathleen Kedzierski
• Bev Moffatt
• Mitsy Jones-Bailey

Members Absent:

• Steve King

Staff Present:

• E. Thomas-Hopkins, Legislative Coordinator
• C. Walsh, Recreation Programmer - Inclusion & Support Services

Guests:

• John Comeau, Manager, Regulatory Services 

  Josh Delong, Supervisor, Facilities and Maintenance 

​​The meeting was called to order at 10:30 AM.
Steve Foglia in the Chair.

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1.

Notice

Steve Foglia advised that members of the public may view this meeting through the live stream available at newmarket.ca/meetings, or attend in person at the Council Chambers at 395 Mulock Drive.

2.

Additions & Corrections to the Agenda

The Legislative Coordinator provided the following addition to the agenda: 

• Item 6.1 - Council Chambers Seating 

• Moved by: Huma Tahir
  Seconded by: Kelly Broome
  1. That the additions to the agenda provided by the Legislative Coordinator be approved. 
  
  
  
  Carried

3.

Conflict of Interest Declarations

None.

4.

Presentations & Deputations

None.

5.

Approval of Minutes

5.1

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 16, 2024

• Moved by: Jeffrey Fabian
  Seconded by: Bev Moffatt
  1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 16, 2024 be approved. 
  
  
  
  Carried

6.

Items

6.1

Main Street Accessible Parking

John Comeau, Manager, Regulatory Services provided a verbal update regarding Main Street Accessible Parking including current accessible parking locations along Main Street and current parking time limits.

Members queried staff regarding extending parking time limits for accessible spots, time limits in other municipalities and the addition of an accessible parking space in front of 217 Main Street, Newmarket.

• Moved by: Bev Moffatt
  Seconded by: Jeffrey Fabian
  1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee supports the Town of Newmarket Council amending Parking By-law  2019-63 to increase the time limit from 30 minutes to three (3) hours for all accessible parking spots along Main Street. 
  
  
  
  Carried
• Moved by: Huma Tahir
  Seconded by: Bev Moffatt
  1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee supports the Town of Newmarket Council amending Parking By-law 2019-63 to add an additional accessible parking space in front of or near 217 Main Street, Newmarket. 
  
  
  
  Carried

6.2

Council Chambers Seating

Josh Delong, Supervisor, Facility and Maintenance provided a verbal update on the addition of accessible seating in the Council Chambers of 395 Mulock Drive. 

6.3

Main Street Meeting Update

Steve Foglia provided a verbal update regarding the Main Street Meeting Update including an overview of the meeting, discussions that ensued, and next steps. 

6.4

TD Newmarket Music Series - Accessibility

Steve Foglia provided a verbal update regarding TD Newmarket Music Series - Accessibility including attendees who use wheelchairs, parking, and how to incorporate accessibility into the event.  

Councillor Broome provided an update to the Committee that she had spoken with Staff and changes had been made to increase accessibility for the remainder of the TD Music Series events. 

6.5

Committee Checklist

Members discussed items on the Committee Checklist including the MP/MPP Meeting regarding Main Street, the scheduling of a visit to the Georgina Discovery Library Branch, and accessible parking spaces at 395 Mulock Drive.  

6.6

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Training

Members completed an online module regarding training on the legislation Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). This training is free and is available to the public at https://aoda.ca/free-online-training/.

7.

New Business

7.1

Committee Vacancy

• Moved by: Jeffrey Fabian
  Seconded by: Kathleen Kedzierski
  1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee declare a member vacancy. 
  
  
  
  Carried

8.

Adjournment

• Moved by: Jeffrey Fabian
  Seconded by: Bev Moffatt
  1. That the meeting be adjourned at 11:16 AM.
  
  
  
  Carried