THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF KING ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 14 TH, 2015

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1 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF KING ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 14 TH, 2015 Township Accessibility Advisory Committee met at 1:03 p.m. in the Planning Boardroom, Township of King Municipal Building, 2075 King Road, King City with Bernie Moyle presiding. The following were present at this Meeting: Members Staff Beverley Barra-Berger Kathryn Smyth Township Clerk Merilena Carinci Diane Moratto Admin. Clerk - Bernie Moyle Council/Committee Anna Roberts Alec Harras Deputy Clerk/Strategic Jakob Schneider Initiatives Shelley Langer Fire Prev. Officer Stephanie Lubke H/R Assistant Paul Kulyk Planner II 1. CALL TO ORDER The Chair called the meeting to order. A quorum was present. 2. INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEMS There were no addendum items. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by B. Barra-Berger, seconded by M. Carinci and carried that the Agenda for the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting of April 14 th, 2015 be adopted. 4. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None.

2 5. AGENDA ITEMS Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes Page Site Plan Approval Application Seneca College (Phase 1 Enabling Works) File Number: SPD Lots 11, 12, 13, Part Lot 14, Concession Dufferin Street Owner: Angelo Miranda, Seneca College Agent: DIALOG Paul Kulyk, Planner II attended to review the Site Plan Approval application. He commented that the application concerns subject lands located north of the 15 th Sideroad stretching from Keele Street to Dufferin Street. The application is part of the long-term implementation of the King Campus Master Plan that proposes many new buildings and programs for the King Seneca Campus over the next five (5) years. This application is referred to as Phase I Enabling Works that will set up the site for future construction of two (2) new large institutional buildings and include new parking areas, walkways, roadways and landscaping. The parking lot expansion will add 115 spaces on designated Lot D and 147 spaces on Lot E and will include repainting and repaving of existing parking spaces in Lot C and the small parking lot south of Garriock Hall to accommodate accessible parking spaces and pathway connections. Mr. Kulyk noted that the Public Realm improvements include; a pedestrian oriented street and plaza in front of Garriock Hall, enhanced paving, seating, lighting, street furnishings, landscaping treatments, an improved bus drop-off and pick-up area, new sidewalks and roadworks. Mr. Kulyk responded to questions. In keeping with current Provincial Legislation, the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 (ODA) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) that requires all of Ontario be accessible to everyone by 2025, Committee suggests that the applicant ensure whatever is proposed is made completely accessible as the facility is used for many students, teachers and the public, and asks that the applicant provide a summary in writing to the Committee showing what is being done to ensure the buildings will be accessible, as the plans did not reflect any such detail other than accessible parking and curb cuts. As well, that the applicant provides information on the existing number of parking and accessible spaces compared to new spaces being proposed. Committee also provided the following comments: Consider additional accessible parking spaces next to the Student Union building, next to the Education Building, and at the Students Residence Building Consideration of accessible bussing if allowing students to park and ride to other Seneca campuses Ensure existing accessible parking spaces are maintained and spread around other buildings and consider if additional spaces will be required once all phases of construction have been completed Consider locating existing accessible parking spots closer to existing buildings until

3 Page 3 construction has been completed Ensure that the exterior lighting is appropriate Ensure property address is clearly visible from all access points for emergency services Ensure that the bus drop off on the property has drop-off access close to main accessible entrance, sidewalk constructed of suitable materials and barrier free ramp for safety Ensure pedestrian crossing markings are placed on asphalt in front of the accessible parking spaces to allow for pedestrians to cross from the accessible parking spaces to the barrier free curb ramp for safety reasons Ensure accessible signage has been placed inside and outside of the facility Pathways and landscape hard surface areas to be constructed of materials suitable for wheelchairs, walkers and strollers best suggestion patterned concrete - avoid use of interlocking or stone materials Consider recessed curbs to get to sidewalks, ramps at each end of curbs Any additional parking spaces retain the 6m parking space (5.5m is too small for todays accessible vehicles) Ensure that accessible parking spaces are always maintained and free of debris and snow and are properly identified with signage Ensure accessible parking spaces have curb cuts Ensure there are no barriers such as trees, flower pots, advertising signage, etc. blocking the pedestrian access (sidewalks) Ensure location of any bike racks are ramped with drop curbs at each end of walkway Automatic door openers on all doors with widths to accommodate a wheelchair, scooter or stroller/carriage Ensure no lips on thresholds of all exterior door entrances that will prohibit access by wheelchairs, scooters, etc. If individual interior doors are heavy, assistive opening devices should be installed Lever handles to be used on all other door types Doors, hallways and aisles to be wide enough to accommodate wheelchairs, walkers, scooters Ensure non-slip flooring throughout all building areas Ensure smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are installed in all rooms with built in visual/audio units for staff or public with a disability Ensure that all washrooms will be fully accessible Consider ensuring accessible features such as; lever handled taps, lowered mirrors, space for wheelchairs to maneuver, infant change table, etc. are taken into consideration Ensure there is adequate seating for persons with disabilities Ensure drink machines and condiments counters are accessible Ensure kitchen area is accessible; sink, taps, counter areas, cupboards Ensure kitchen area has an accessible escape route and exit signs clearly marked

4 Page 4 Ensure both indoor and outdoor common areas are accessible; seating available for a wheelchair, turning space, ramp in/out Ensure all student/staff areas (lunchrooms, lockers, etc.) are accessible A motion was made by J. Schneider, seconded by M. Carinci and carried that the Application presented by the Planning Department be received as information, and the above comments be provided to the Planning Department. Motion Carried. 5.2 Site Plan Approval Application Commercial Use 3 rd Resubmission File Number: SPD Block 10 on Plan 65M4163 (Part Lot 34, Conc. 8) 65 Dillane Drive; Schomberg Owner: Tal Kang Agent: Heather Sewell, IBI Group Paul Kulyk, Planner II attended to review the Site Plan Approval application. He commented that the application concerns subject lands located on the south-east corner of Highway 27 and Dillane Drive, in the Village of Schomberg. The site plan application proposes to construct an automobile service station with five (5) pump islands, a convenience store, a McDonald s Restaurant with drive-thru, a separate car wash facility, detached garbage enclosure, storage building, landscape area and 45 parking spaces. Access to the site includes a driveway entrance from Highway 27 and a driveway entrance from Dillane Drive. Mr. Kulyk advised this is the 3 rd submission by the applicant for review. He noted that the accessible parking spaces will be located up against the main entrances of the buildings with ramps and there has been one (1) accessible public washroom, one (1) male and one (1) female washroom indicated on the plans to be located in the restaurant area. Mr. Kulyk responded to questions. As this is the second submission of this application the Committee has reviewed, in keeping with current Provincial Legislation, the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 (ODA) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) that requires all of Ontario be accessible to everyone by 2025, Committee asks that the applicant continue to ensure the proposed service station (Petro Canada), car wash facility, storage building, convenience store and McDonalds Restaurant are made completely accessible. Committee also provides the following accessible comments: Ensure that the exterior lighting is appropriate Ensure property address is clearly visible for emergency services from both Highway 27 and Dillane Drive

5 Page 5 Ensure that the bus drop off on the north side of property has drop-off access close to main accessible entrance, sidewalk constructed of suitable materials and barrier free ramp for safety Consider construction of sidewalk on south side of Dillane Drive down to main entrance of restaurant Ensure pedestrian crossing markings are placed on asphalt in front of the accessible parking spaces to allow for pedestrians to cross from the accessible parking spaces to the barrier free curb ramp for safety reasons Ensure accessible signage has been placed inside and outside of the facility Pathways and landscape hard surface areas to be constructed of materials suitable for wheelchairs, walkers and strollers best suggestion patterned concrete - avoid use of interlocking or stone materials Consider recessed curbs to get to sidewalks, ramps at each end of curbs Consider additional accessible parking spaces to accommodate seniors as there are a number of seniors living in the area Any additional parking spaces retain the 6m parking space (5.5m is too small for todays accessible vehicles) Ensure that accessible parking spaces are always maintained and free of debris and snow and are properly identified with signage Ensure accessible parking spaces have curb cuts Ensure there are no barriers such as trees, flower pots, advertising signage, etc. blocking the pedestrian access (sidewalks) Ensure location of bike racks near restaurant area are ramped with drop curbs at each end of walkway from restaurant to convenience store Automatic door openers on all doors with widths to accommodate a wheelchair, scooter or stroller/carriage Ensure no lips on thresholds of all exterior door entrances that will prohibit access by wheelchairs, scooters, etc. If individual interior doors are heavy, assistive opening devices should be installed Lever handles to be used on all other door types Doors, hallways and aisles to be wide enough to accommodate wheelchairs, walkers, scooters Ensure non-slip flooring throughout the public areas Ensure smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are installed in all rooms with built in visual/audio units for staff or public with a disability especially as there will be a gas station operation close to a family restaurant Ensure that all washrooms will be fully accessible including the crew washrooms. Consider ensuring accessible features such as; lever handled taps, lowered mirrors, space for wheelchairs to maneuver, infant change table, etc. are taken into consideration Ensure there is adequate seating for persons with disabilities Ensure drink machines and condiments counters are accessible Ensure kitchen area is accessible; sink, taps, counter areas, cupboards Ensure kitchen area has an accessible escape route and exit signs clearly marked

6 Page 6 Ensure both indoor and outdoor common areas are accessible; seating available for a wheelchair, turning space, ramp in/out Ensure all staff/crew areas (lunchrooms, lockers, etc.) are accessible Consider accessibility where possible at the gas station and car wash sites The AAC requested that the AAC Checklist to Barrier Free King pamphlet be provided together with the above comments. A motion was made by M. Carinci, seconded by J. Schneider and carried that the Application presented by the Planning Department be received as information, and the above comments be provided to the Planning Department. Motion Carried. 5.3 Deferred - Shelley Langer, Fire Prevention Officer and James Binsfeld, Fire Prevention Re: Creation of Brochure - Identification of Persons in Community Who Require Assistance Ms. Langer asked that this item be deferred to the next meeting as the other Fire Prevention Officer is not in attendance to review the project in detail with the Committee. 5.4 Province of Ontario (Ontario.ca/AccessON) Re: AODA 10 th Anniversary Toolkit Committee reviewed the Province of Ontario s AODA 10 th Anniversary Toolkit on how to promote accessibility in the Township in 2015 in celebration of the 10 th Anniversary of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). A motion was made by S. Langer, seconded by B. Barra-Berger and carried that the Province of Ontario s AODA 10 th Anniversary Toolkit be received, and committee bring comments back to the next meeting to discuss how to make use of the toolkit. Motion Carried Projects Committee reviewed the 2015 Projects list. A motion was made by M. Carinci, seconded by B. Barra-Berger and carried that the 2015 Projects list be received, as amended, and the following recommendations be approved: a) That the Deputy Clerk/Strategic Initiatives be invited to attend the May 12 th, 2015 meeting to review the Township s website for accessibility; and b) That the Economic Development Officer and the King Chamber of Commerce be invited to attend the June 9 th, 2015 meeting; and c) That members bring drafts of potential new logos for the Committee to consider to the May 12 th, 2015 meeting.

7 Page 7 d) That the Administrative Clerk Council/Committee bring a draft building/facility/site plan check list to the May 12 th, 2015 meeting for Committee s review. 6. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 6.1 Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes (a) Minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting of March 10 th, 2015 A motion was made by J. Schneider, seconded by A. Roberts and carried that the Minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting of March 10 th, 2015 be adopted. 7. CORRESPONDENCE / INFORMATION ITEMS 7.1 Memorandum from Adelina Urbanski, Commissioner of Community and Health Services York Region Community and Health Services Re: National Access Awareness Week May 31 to June 6, Correspondence sent to Planning Department on behalf of AAC Re: Zoning By-law Amendment Application File No.: Z King Road, King City 7.3 York Region Accessibility Status Report Correspondence received from Gerry Binsfeld, Captain King Fire and Emergency Services Re: Province of Ontario Improving Transportation for Youth, Seniors, Persons Living with Disabilities A Motion was made by J. Schneider, seconded by M. Carinci and carried that the above correspondence be received as information. 8. NEW BUSINESS 8.1 B. Moyle asked that staff create a draft planning application check list for the next meeting. Motion Carried. 9. NEXT MEETING The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12 th, 2015 at 1:00 p.m.

8 Page ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Chair declared the meeting to be adjourned. The Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting adjourned at 2:43 p.m. At the meeting of May 12 th, 2015, a motion was made by J. Schneider, seconded by M. Carinci and carried that the Accessibility Advisory Committee Report for the Meeting of April 14 th, 2015 be adopted.