Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting, September 11, 2025
Attendance
The Accessibility Advisory Committee met on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in Committee Room 2, Wrenford City Hall, 100 Mercer Street. This meeting was not livestreamed.
Members present: Councillor Grace Whitlock (Ward 4), the Chair, and six resident members serving in their respective roles. City Accessibility Coordinator Katrina Doucet attended as staff support.
Delegations
No members of the public made a formal delegation. The committee reviewed the agenda items directly.
Reports and decisions
The committee reviewed the following reports and made these decisions:
- Winter Sidewalk Clearing Priority Map. Staff presented the draft priority map for clearing sidewalks after snowfall. The committee recommended adding three new high-traffic transit stops near Ambrel Lake and Eastfield to the priority list. Carried unanimously.
- 2026 Budget Engagement Survey. The committee approved the draft survey questions for the upcoming budget engagement period. The survey will focus on transit accessibility, park improvements, and library services. It will launch online and in print at City Hall in October. Carried unanimously.
- Tamsin River Trail Accessibility Review. Staff reported on the condition of the accessible boardwalk at Riverside Flats Park. The committee directed staff to include a full ramp upgrade in the 2026 capital works program. Carried unanimously.
- Community Standards By-law 2023-099. The committee discussed complaints about unattended equipment in public spaces. They recommended updating the by-law to clarify that temporary storage of mobility aids and strollers is permitted during business hours. Carried unanimously.
By-laws
No by-laws were passed. The committee makes recommendations only; Council passes all by-laws.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.