THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF GEORGINA
Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee Agenda

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Virtual Meeting

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

“The Town of Georgina recognizes and acknowledges that we are on lands originally used and occupied by the First Peoples of the Williams Treaties First Nations and other Indigenous Peoples, and on behalf of the Mayor and Council, we would like to thank them for sharing this land.  We would also like to acknowledge the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation as our close neighbour and friend, one with which we strive to build a cooperative and respectful relationship.


We also recognize the unique relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters of this territory.  They are the water protectors and environmental stewards of these lands and we join them in these responsibilities.”

2.
ROLL CALL

 

3.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

1.
Red Shirt Day

 

Council for the Town of Georgina proclaims Wednesday, May 28, 2025 as Red Shirt Day, encouraging everyone to support equality of access, opportunity and outcomes for persons with disabilities. Everyone is encouraged to wear a Red Shirt on this day in support of individuals with disabilities and to show our Town is an inclusive community.

2.
National AccessAbility Week

 

May 25 to 31, is National AccessAbility Week. It is dedicated to disability inclusion and accessibility in Canada. To learn more, visit georgina.ca/Inclusion

3.
York Region National AccessAbility Week Forum for AAC Members

 

York Region is hosting the annual National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) Professional Development Forum for Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) members across York Region. The scheduled date for the NAAW Forum is Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 (Red Shirt Day), to be hosted at the York Region building located at 17150 Yonge Street in Newmarket. The NAAW Forum will be open to all local AAC members and staff who secretariat support their local AAC.

4.
York Region 2026 Service Plan Feedback

 

York Region Transit (YRT) is planning the 2026 Annual Transit Plan and reaching out to the community for feedback on: 

  • Frequent Transit Network
  • Local Network
  • School Special Changes
  • On-Request Service Changes

You can learn more about these planned initiatives and provide your feedback by June 1, 2025. Visit yrt.ca/Transit Plan for more information.

4.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEM(S)

 

5.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

6.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

 

7.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

 

8.
SPEAKERS

 

9.
DELEGATIONS/ PETITIONS

 

10.
PRESENTATIONS

 

11.
REPORTS

 

1.
Memorandum, Proposed Advisory Committee Meeting Format

This item has attachments. 
1.Memorandum, Committee Meeting Format.pdf
2.Report, Proposed Advisory Committee Meeting Format.pdf

Committee to decide on the preferred meeting format based on Council Resolution, C-2025-0107, (see attachments).

12.
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS

 

1.
Council Endorsement of Disposition Item 12.1.g

This item has attachments. 
1.GAAC Ice Palace Memo.pdf

Please be advised that at its meeting on April 2, 2025, Council endorsed disposition Item No. 12.1.g, regarding the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee requesting that staff review and suggest additional accessible participation opportunities for the Georgina Ice Palace.


RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0087


That Town Council receive and endorse the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee's request for staff to continue to review options to support accessible participation in the viewing areas at the Georgina Ice Palace, and that staff suggest additional opportunities in order to spend the $50,000 allocation. 

2.
Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Update

 

Tim Higgins, Accessibility/AODA Compliance Advisor, to provide a verbal
update on the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan.

13.
MOTIONS/ NOTICES OF MOTION

 

14.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

15.
CLOSED SESSION

 

16.
MOTION TO ADJOURN

 
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