TAMRMS#: B06
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Anti-Slip Standards and a Capital Budget Case
Notice given by: Councillor Hughes
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PROPOSED MOTION(S):
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On May 21, 2024, Councillor Hughes provided notice in accordance with section 119(3) of Procedure Bylaw 24/2022 that she intended to bring forward the following motion:
That administration engage with the seniors advisory committee regarding potential standards upgrades for safety slip prevention provisions to City-owned wooden boardwalks, wooden bridges, and wooden stairs and provide council a capital charter, as well as a summary of the feedback from the seniors advisory committee, by November 12, 2024.
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ADMINISTRATION'S UNDERSTANDING OF THE INTENT OF THE MOTION
Administration will engage with the Seniors Advisory Committee (SAC) to identify potential updates to standards for slip prevention on City-owned wooden platforms, boardwalks, bridges, and active transportation structures. This will include a review of current anti-slip measures for the above-mentioned structures; investigation of options to enhance service level and/or standards, including associated budget impacts; service/standards recommendations; and a new capital charter for Council consideration.
PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to provide background information on the proposed motion.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Current State
Administration does not have any record of public concerns or complaints around slippery conditions or related service levels on any of the existing wooden structures. Slippery surfaces can be caused by any number of weather (e.g., rain, ice, snow) or environmental (e.g., change in temperature or humidity, piling of organic material) conditions and can be experienced on all types of surfacing used by pedestrians. Current engineering standards for wooden platforms, boardwalks, bridges, and active transportation structures do not have specific anti-slip standards but do consider general public safety ...
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