Commission on Disability - November 15, 2023

Chapters

Call to Order & Housekeeping 00:00:16


Chair's Report – Kim 00:03:50

A. Welcome to WCOD New Member Cindy Wentz – All B. Vote on Funding Request for CART for High Profile Author Event at the Watertown Free Public Library C. Update on Status of City Ordinance for Public Places with Television Screens to Turn on Captioning – Lisa D. Update on Deafness/HOH Customer Service Training for City Staff -- Patrick & Carol E. Mt. Auburn-Summer-Irving Intersections Curb Cuts, Detectable Warnings – Kim F. Report on Success of 11-15 Senior Health & Fitness Fair -- Patrick G. Report on Watertown Square Blindness/Disability Focus Group – Kim & Cindy H. Update on Proposed Snow Removal Ordinance – Lisa & Cindy I. Detectable Warnings at North Beacon & Beechwood -- Kim J. Status of Watertown Mall Redesign Accessibility Presentation Request – Patrick K. Status of Arsenal Yard Automatic Doors Accessibility Presentation Request – Patrick L. Update on DPW Trash Bin Removal Sticker & Policies for People with Disabilities – Kim M. Update on ADA Self Assessment Plan Funding Request – Patrick N. Report on Waverly-Belmont Street Intersection Detectable Warnings & Curb Cuts – Naomi, John, Kim


Acceptance of Minutes of October Meeting 00:50:25

A. Discussion/Vote – Carol


Treasurer’s Report – Patrick 00:51:33


Committee Reports - Ongoing Business 00:56:04

A. Plans Review – John B. Special Education Update – Naomi C. Safety and Access – Kim D. Cracks in Pavement on Pathway from Whites Avenue to Waverly Avenue – Kim & Naomi E. Sidewalks and Curbing: Discuss if WCOD Should Weigh In Supporting Granite Curbing – Kim & Naomi F. Detectable Warnings at Lexington & Main Streets Being Referred to Mass Highway – Kim


New Business 01:18:02


Adjourn 01:20:53

Next meeting December 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM



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