Accessibility Advisory Committee meetings 2023

Attendance

You can review the decisions below from the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting held on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. in Committee Room 2 at Wrenford City Hall. The meeting was chaired by a resident member. Present were Councillor Grace Whitlock, who represents Ward 4, six resident members of the committee, and Katrina Doucet, the City's Accessibility Coordinator. One resident member sent regrets due to illness.

Delegations

You heard from a representative of the Wrenford Wheelchair Users Association, who shared feedback on recent construction along the Tamsin River Trail. A resident from the Benchlands neighbourhood also spoke about the need for more audible crossing signals near the Centennial Bridge.

Reports and decisions

The committee reviewed the draft 2024 Curb Ramp Installation Plan. Members noted that the proposed schedule prioritizes high-traffic commercial streets but leaves several residential corridors in Ward 4 untouched. The committee recommended that the City add three additional ramps to the list to ensure full coverage of the planned construction zone. (Carried)

Next, the committee discussed the upcoming Winter Maintenance By-law. They agreed that plowing routes for accessible transit stops should be posted online by November 15 each year so riders can plan ahead. The committee approved this recommendation for submission to Council. (Carried)

Finally, the committee considered a proposal for a new accessibility survey. The survey will ask residents about their experiences using public buildings and parks. The committee voted to fund a pilot version of the survey through the existing community engagement programme. The motion carried with a vote of seven to zero. (Carried)

By-laws

No by-laws were passed at this meeting. The committee's role is to review issues and make recommendations to Council, which holds the authority to pass by-laws.

Adjournment

The meeting concluded at 4:45 p.m.