91原创 City councillors held their first meeting in revamped council chambers on Monday afternoon, Jan. 13.
91原创 City councillors had their first meeting in the reconfigured and modernized council chambers on Monday, Jan 13.
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It was the first session since the space underwent extensive remodelling to update technology and eliminate the old layout that Mayor Nathan Pachal has called a "Judge Judy" configuration, with members of council sitting lined up together along one wall, in favour of a more collaborative design that has councillors, the mayor and senior staff sitting around a table.
A decades-old video system that recorded grainy images and tinny sound has been replaced with a high-definition system with improved audio and in-chamber speakers.
Changes include new flooring, new chairs, and extra features for accessibility that will include aids for the hearing impaired and additional space for persons with mobility issues.
