Commission on Disability - December 20, 2023

Chapters

Call to Order & Housekeeping 00:00:15


Chair's Report - Kim 00:02:17


Guest Speaker: Introduction of Janet Buck: Watertown Boys and Girls Club 00:04:04


Chair's Report - Kim (cont.) 00:16:36

B. Update on Deafness/HOH Customer Service Training for City Staff -- Patrick & Carol C. Mt. Auburn-Summer-Irving Intersections Curb Cuts, Detectable Warnings – Kim D. Report on Watertown Square Blindness/Disability Walkabout with Consultants & Watertown Square Charette – Cindy E. Update on Proposed Snow Removal Ordinance – Lisa & Cindy F. Committee on Parks and Recreation Hearing on Miracle Field – Patrick & Lisa G. DPW Trash/Recycle Bin Sticker Design -- Patrick H. Detectable Warnings at North Beacon & Beechwood -- Kim I. Status of Watertown Mall Redesign Accessibility Presentation Request – Patrick J. Status of Arsenal Yard Automatic Doors Accessibility Report – John K. Update on ADA Self Assessment Plan Funding Request – Patrick L. Report on Waverly-Belmont Street Intersection Detectable Warnings & Curb Cuts – Naomi, John, Kim


Acceptance of Minutes 00:39:42


Treasurer's Report 00:40:48

A. Update on Grant to Watertown and St. Patrick’s Food Pantries -- Patrick


Committee Reports 00:42:25

A. Plans Review – John B. Special Education Update – Naomi C. Safety and Access – Kim D. Reasonable Accommodation Policy for Watertown Events -- Cindy E. Cracks in Pavement on Pathway from Whites Avenue to Waverly Avenue – Kim & Naomi F. Detectable Warnings at Lexington & Main Streets Being Referred to Mass Highway – Kim


New Business 00:55:04

INAUGURATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, SCHOOL COMMITTEE, LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TUESDAY, January 2, 2024, COMMANDER’S MANSION, 440 TALCOTT AVENUE, WATERTOWN, 7:00 PM, RECEPTION TO FOLLOW


Adjournment 01:03:23

Next meeting – January 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM – Virtual or In-Person



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