The Corporation of The Town of Cobourg
Accessibility Advisory Committee

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1.
CALL TO ORDER
  

2.
TRADITIONAL LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
  

The Town of Cobourg respectfully acknowledge that we are located in the traditional and treaty territory of the Michi Saagiig (Mississauga) and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations.

The Town of Cobourg respectfully acknowledge that the Williams Treaties First Nations have been stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters, and that today remain vigilant over their health and integrity for generations to come. We are all Treaty people.

3.
APPROVAL/ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
  

  • Action Recommended:

    THAT the Agenda dated  November 17, 2021, be approved as presented/amended. 

4.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST BY MEMBERS
  

5.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
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  • Action Recommended:

    THAT the minutes dated October 20, 2021, be adopted as presented/amended.

6.
DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
  

7.
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
  

8.
REPORTS
  

8.1
Town of Cobourg Year-End Accessibility Report 2021
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  • Action Recommended:

    THAT the Accessibility Advisory accepts the Year-End Summary as presented/amended; and

    FURTHER THAT the presentation be forwarded to Municipal Council to be presented by Staff and the Accessibility Advisory Committee at a future Council meeting.

8.2
Draft Accessibility Budget and Other Accessible Projects in the 2022 Draft Budget.
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8.3
Update - Abilities Centre - LEAD Initiative Project
  

9.
NEW BUSINESS
  

9.1
Municipal Accessibility Design Guidelines
  

  • Action Recommended:

    Draft Resolution for discussion:

    THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee recommends that Council consider the creation and implementation of a Town of Cobourg Accessibility Design Standards Guide to assist architects, engineers, designers, builders and contractors in the construction and modification of barrier-free environments and also assist those who want to make their homes and businesses accessible to persons with disabilities; and

    FURTHER THAT the application of the Accessibility Standard contained within this document shall be:  a) mandatory for all newly designed, newly constructed, altered portions of existing facilities and retrofitted facilities owned, leased or operated by the Town of Cobourg; and b) encouraged for all other public and private facilities, whether new or retrofitted.

9.2
Zoning By-law Amendment Application for Fleming Building at 1005 Elgin St West, Cobourg
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Convert some of existing commercial spaces to medical offices. 

10.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  

11.
ADJOURNMENT
  

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