THE CORPORATION OF THE

TOWN OF GEORGINA

Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Virtual Meeting
Members of Committee Present:
  • Charlene Biggerstaff
  • Lee Dale
  • Michelle Radigan-Marriott
  • Scott Wollin
  • Annette Piggott
  • Tamara Parsons
Staff Present:
  • Hillary Thompson
  • Bob Ferguson
  • Tim McClatchie

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

 

As noted above

3.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEM(S)

 

4.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. GAAC2024-0019
    Moved ByCharlene Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByScott Wollin

    That the May 21, 2024 Agenda be approved as presented.



    Carried

5.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

 

6.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

 

1.
Minutes from the April 16, 2024 Meeting

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - GAAC_Apr16_2024 - English.pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. GAAC2024-0020
    Moved ByCharlene Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByLee Dale

    That the Minutes of the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting held on April 16, 2024 be approved as presented.



    Carried

7.
SPEAKERS

 

8.
DELEGATIONS/ PETITIONS

 

9.
PRESENTATIONS

 

10.
REPORTS

 

11.
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS

 

1.
Independent 4th Review of AODA

This item has attachments. 
1.msaa-fourth-review-of-aoda-final-report-en-2023-06-30.pdf

Final Report dated June 5, 2023

Motion to bring forth to Council 

  • RESOLUTION NO. GAAC2024-0021
    Moved ByMichelle Radigan-Marriott
    Seconded ByScott Wollin

    That the information surrounding the Independent 4th Review of AODA be received as presented.



    Carried
  • RESOLUTION NO. GAAC2024-0022
    Moved ByCharlene Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByMichelle Radigan-Marriott

    That the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee request Council review the Public Compendium for the 4th Review of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).



    Carried

2.
Accessible Swing at the ROC

 

Scott Wollin to discuss opportunity to improve accessibility. 

  • RESOLUTION NO. GAAC2024-0023
    Moved ByCharlene Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByMichelle Radigan-Marriott

    That the update surrounding accessible materials used in Town-owned facilities be received as presented.



    Carried

3.
Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

 

Tim Higgins Accessibility/AODA Compliance Advisor, to provide verbal update.

A request was made by Councillor Biggerstaff surrounding Access Now. Staff are requested to return with answers at the next GAAC meeting regarding who updates the Access Now portal and how do businesses learn about it.

  • RESOLUTION NO. GAAC2024-0024
    Moved ByMichelle Radigan-Marriott
    Seconded ByLee Dale

    That the update surrounding the Town's 2018-2022 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan be approved as presented.



    Carried

4.
National AccessAbility Week

 

May 26 - June 1 and Red Shirt Day on May 29

  • RESOLUTION NO. GAAC2024-0025
    Moved ByCharlene Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByScott Wollin

    That the discussion surrounding AccessAbility Week be approved as presented.



    Carried
  • RESOLUTION NO. GAAC2024-0026
    Moved ByCharlene Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByLee Dale

    That the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee advise Council to have staff  create an online portal for the community to submit opportunities to improve accessibility throughout the Town. 



    Carried

12.
MOTIONS/ NOTICES OF MOTION

 

13.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

14.
CLOSED SESSION

 

15.
MOTION TO ADJOURN

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. GAAC2024-0027
    Moved ByScott Wollin
    Seconded ByLee Dale

    That the meeting adjourn at 10:12am



    Carried
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