During the call to the public at the May 7 meeting of the Lake Havasu City Planning and Zoning Commission, resident Bonnie Toye asked the commission to examine accessibility at newer apartment complexes and at pedestrian crossings in the city.

Toye said she observed a complex at 2060 Swanson Avenue with no designated handicap parking and raised concerns about another new complex near the Albertsons shopping area that she said also lacks accessible parking access and has narrow sidewalks that would be difficult for someone using a wheelchair.

She described the problem as broader than a single property and urged the commission and city staff to review Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and how they are applied during permitting and site design. Toye also said some pedestrian crossing timers are too short for slower walkers, saying she cannot make some crosswalk countdowns in the time provided.

“I would just like to suggest that the city look further into being more handicap accessible,” Toye said during her remarks.

The commission did not take action on the comments during the meeting; Mr. Gilbert, a city staff member, thanked Toye for speaking. No follow-up directive was made on the record in this meeting.

The comments were made during the meeting’s public-comment period and were recorded for commission consideration in future agenda items or staff follow-up.