Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting, November 13, 2025
Attendance
We started the meeting at 3:00 p.m. in Committee Room 2, Wrenford City Hall. Members present were Councillor Grace Whitlock (Ward 4) and six resident members. The Chair (a resident member) led the session. Staff in attendance was Katrina Doucet, the City's Accessibility Coordinator.
Delegations
A resident from the Eastfield neighbourhood addressed the committee about the need for audible crosswalk signals near the new community centre. The committee thanked them for their input and noted the request would be added to the capital works programme review for future consideration.
Reports and decisions
City Hall accessibility audit
The committee reviewed the annual audit of City Hall's accessibility features. The report confirmed that the Water Street entrance ramp meets current standards, but the washrooms on the second floor need minor adjustments. The committee voted to recommend an immediate upgrade to the second-floor washroom doors. Carried.
Wrenford 311 app updates
Staff presented a draft of the updated Wrenford 311 app accessibility checklist. The committee suggested adding larger text options and voice-to-text support for users with visual impairments. The coordinator agreed to include these features in the next software update. Carried.
Parks and trails tactile paving
The committee discussed a proposal from the Parks and Trails division to install tactile paving at all major transit stops along the Tamsin River Trail. Members recommended prioritizing the stops near the Downtown Transit Terminal and Ambrel Lake Park. Carried.
Public comment period
Three residents attended to share feedback on the accessibility of the upcoming Harvest on Mercer festival. The committee promised to forward their suggestions directly to the Events Coordinator for review.
By-laws
The Accessibility Advisory Committee does not pass by-laws. It makes recommendations to City Council, which holds the authority to pass legislation under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. No by-laws were passed at this meeting.
Adjournment
The meeting concluded at 4:15 p.m. The next scheduled meeting will be announced on the City's calendar. You can view upcoming meetings on the Accessibility page.