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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Committee For Persons With Disabilities - 03/07/2012Committee For Persons With Disabilities Summary of Minutes for March 7, 2012 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chairperson Carlos Vargas called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. A. ROLL CALL Committee Members Present: Darren Bates Thomas Dreyer Alana Manrow Irene Martinez Sabrina Ramirez Bertha Romero Carlos Vargas Harvey Salinas (308) Staff Members Present: Sylvia Wilson (Human Relations) Christina Aparicio (Human Relations ) Christina Cisneros (Development Services) Jamie Pyle (Engineering) Lilia Castillo (Legal) Staff Members Absent: Stacie Talbert (Parks & Recreation) Marc Denson (Police: Parking Control) B. REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES MOTION Harvey Salinas requested an excused absence for the 02/01/12 meeting. Motion to approve the absent request for Harvey Salinas made by Irene Martinez and second by Alana Manrow. 2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEE TING MINUTES OF 02/01/12 MOTION Motion to approve the February Bertha Romero. Motion Passed. 1St meeting minutes made by Irene Martinez and second by 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES) 1. Mari Garza and Larry Elliott, Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, mentioned they will be hosting the 2012 Corpus Christi Technology Olympics on May 3, 2012 2. Judy Telge with Costal Bend Center for Independent Living stated she attended he public comment meeting for construction on Staples St. between Williams and Saratoga. Ms. Telge state this amount of construction will impact people with disabilities who rely on public transportation. Due to the construction the city needs to make sure there are accessible paths of travel for people who struggle with mobility. At the public comments meeting Ms. Telge learned that the number of bus stops will be decreasing. Ms. Telge requested that the CFPWD make recommendations to the City regarding safety and transportation issues for persons with disabilities. Ms. Telge also mentioned the Mobility Options Project, the project is demonstrating feasible cross sharing or using vouchers for people with disabilities whom live in rural areas, to be able to access transportation. DARS has signed contracts with different transportation providers to participate in this project. 3. Mary Wambach introduced as the executive director of the deaf and hard of hearing center, Ms. Wambach would appreciate all possible consideration and believes she would be an asset to the CFPWD. Page 1 of 11 4. PRESENTATIONS A. South Texas Lighthouse for the Blind — Ability One Champion, Congressman Blake Farenthold. Alana Manrow announced South Texas Lighthouse for the Blind; Goodwill Industries of South, and MHMR will be Honoring Congressman Blake Farenthold as an Ability One Champion. B. Bill Green /Engineering — Staples St. Project Bill Green with Engineering Services gave a presentation in discussion of the Staples St. Phase I - Saratoga to Holly and Phase II - Holly to Williams Project. The Project duration is scheduled to last 18 months, the entire project is scheduled to start March 19, 2012 thru September 2013. (A copy of the power point handout is attached at the back of the minutes) C. Marshal Burns /RTA Mobility Coordinator — Mobility Route Services Marsha burns discussed presentation on The Path to Independence and the benefits to Travel Training and Route Proficiencv. 5. STAFF REPORTS /COMMENTS A. Human Relations Department 1. Department Monthly Performance Report Review Mrs. Wilson reported on the February 2012 Monthly Performance B. Development Services Department — Projects Updates Christina Cisneros discussed the aroiect uadates handout. C. Engineering Services Department — Status of sidewalks on McArdel Rd. between Rodd Field Rd. and Ennis Joslin. Jaime Pyle reported the City is taking short interim steps like adding; pedestrian signs, ruble strips between 100 -200 ft. in front of every bus stop on McArdel, and profile strips along the edge of the road. The City is also working with AEP to either add more light post and /or adding brighter lights for the current posts in place. The RTA will add, improve, and make their bus stops safer by identifying safer locations and adding landing pads. The City will also be working in hand with Development Services to have the current zoning changed to a church zone by which will lower the speed limit for this area. D. Parks and Recreation Department No Report. E. Corpus Christi Police Department Parking Control — Accessible parking citations update; accessible parking with apartment complexes. No Report. Page 2 of 11 6. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS A. Engineering Subcommittee No Report. 7. CHAIRPERSONS REPORT A. Discussion /Action to nominate and vote for Vice Chairperson and Secretary Mr. Vargas opened the floor for nominations of new Secretary. Nominee for the new Secretary remained the current Committee Secretary Thomas Dreyer. Mr. Vargas opened the floor for nominations of new Vice Chairperson. Nominees for the new Vice Chairperson are Committee members Darren Bates and Irene Martinez. Darren Bates received five (5) nominations; Irene Martinez received three (3) nominations thus making Darren Bates the new Vice Chairperson for the Committee. B. Discussion /Action to subcommittee recommendation of new appointment and reappointments. Mr. Vargas stated the subcommittee has their recommendation and will be submitting the recommendations to the City Secretary's Office to submit to the City Council for the March 20, 2012 meeting. The subcommittee nominated Mary E. Wambach. Mr. Bates gave a brief description on Ms. Wambach's history. C. Chairpersons 2012 Committee Goals Mr. Vargas stated he would like the committee to get together and create goals to be completed by the end of 2012. Ms. Wilson mentioned there is an RTA Retreat currently in the process hopefully getting the RTA to sponsor the retreat to be held sometime in June or July for not only the CFPWD but also to be joined with the CCHRC. Plans are to get the RTA to prepare a presentation regarding the day to day process of transportation for people with disabilities and the obstacles the drivers face with the City Street construction sites. Also showing how the bus stops, routs, and people with mobility issues that are affected by the construction as well. F. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA • Presentation/ Alana Manrow —Lighthouse for the Blind on upcoming events • Presentation/ Darren Bates - 2012 DOT standards • Presentation/ Mari Garza and Larry Elliot — DARS Technology Olympic Days G. ADJOURNMENT MOTION Motion to adjourn made by Irene Martinez and seconded by Sabrina Ramirez. Motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 4:40p.m. Attachments Page 3 of 11 �r • South Texas Lighthouse � of Hut[es Counly for the Blind Behmo dDrrefopnenW Ne thbrvret Goodwill Industries of South Texas Nueces County MHMR and South Texas Lighthouse for the Blind Cordially invite you to attend Congressional Champion Luncheon Honoring Congressman Blake Farenthold REPRESENTING THE 27TH DISTRICT OFTEXAS ine ATTIRE Page 4 of 11 i City of Corpus Christi -�7mm Staples Street, Phase 1— Saratoga to Holly and Staples Street, Phase 2 — Holly to Williams Bond Issue 2008 (Project No. 6494 and 6495) Committee for Persons with Disabilities (CFPWD) Presentation March 7, 2012 City of COT Project Phasing V • Contractor Bay Ltd. • Reconstruction of 5 lane roadway with Concrete pavement. • New utilities (Water, Waste water, Storm water, Gas). • New ADA Compliant curb ramps, 8' side walks. • New RTA bus pads. • Project will be built in 24 Phases. • Project construction cost - $15,081,495 S CONSTRUCTION PHNSCU-S ' g • ADA Cost - $516,861 _ AF ■�►Y� C ity rpus wyChristi Project Scope City of Corpus Chnsti Project Scope Page 5 of 11 C of City of ty ■ ■■ Co us c nrPn Proposed Pavement Sections = CnS ` i Public Involvement ter—_ �pW ..�m o 1® •-• Contacts with selected stakeholders Public Meeting - property owners, businesses, citizens ° G Quarterly mail out to project stakeholders ym4 •® t` — o Project website www.drivestaples.com linked to other sites - �; updated information of construction progress Public Twitter account updated monthly or bimonthly Media releases � Drorc�9 snnrmr srcvarl a su 57K0 - „ City of City of Co us ■M rp Corpus -- �NChrisn Project Schedule Project Cost 1. Time of Completion: 540 Calendar Days, 18 months 2. Project starts last week of March 2012 FUNDS AVAILABLE: Streets CIP (Bond 2008) $11,100,000.00 Storm water CIP 4,133,500.00 astewater CIP 1,143,500.00 ater ClP 3,141,700.00 TOTALI 19,518,700.00 FUNDS REQUIRED: Construction (Bay Lttl. 15,081,495.80 Contingencies (7.5 %) 1,131,112.19 Consultant Fees' e Consultant(Freeae &Nichols) s sus laoz�• 1,733,31700 Geotechnical Testing (Rock Engineering) 31,490.00 Materials Testing (Rock Engineering) 177,441.00 Project Mangement/Inspection (R. H. Shackelford, Inc.) 296,865.00 Reimbursements: 1,018,339.00 TOTALI $19,470,059.99 ESTIMATED PROJECT BUDGET BALANCE $48,640.02 Consultant Contract approved by City Council on June 9, 2009 (Motion No M2009 -162). ' Page 6 of 11 ,. -., Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority The Path To Independence The Benefits to Travel Training and Route Proficiency What is learned in travel training? ❑ Independent Travel ❑ Route planning techniques ❑ Effective Communication ❑ Navigating the system ❑ Contingency planning ❑ Interacting with passengers ❑ Access and Opportunities Can someone be travel trained at any time? Travel training is useful at any age! What is travel training? Teach groups and individuals who possess basic travel skills how to utilize the bus system efficiently to fulfill daily tasks to increase independence. fill Benefits of travel training ❑ Increases independence ❑ Achieve life goals ❑ Spontaneous life style. ❑ Healthy living ❑ Green Alternative Public transportation's overall effects save the United States 4.2 billion gallons of gasoline annually: more than 3 times the amount of gasoline imported from Kuwait. Households near public transit drive an average of 4,400 fewer miles than households with no access to public transit. This equates to an individual household reduction of 223 gallons per year. Communities that invest in public transit reduce the nation's carbon emissions by 37 million metric tons annually: equivalent to if New York City; Washington, DC; Atlanta; Denver; and Los Angeles combined stopping using electricity. One person switching to public transit can reduce daily carbon emissions by 20 pounds, or more than 4,800 pounds in a year Who can train? Travel training is beneficial for everyone, and can be easily delivered in a variety of settings. Travel training can be offered in: ❑ Schools ❑ Employment training ❑ Rehabilitation programs ❑ Assistance programs for older adults ❑ Community service organizations The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority offers services to anyone with the desire to become a travel trainer. Page 7 of 11 How is Training Delivered? Travel Training takes many forms: Transit Familiarization Group Training Train the Trainer Peer Training Individual travel instruction: Training one on one to address specific needs to a particular trainee. At the end of training, trainee should be proficient with traveling public transportation independently. Group training: Group training is effective to illustrate how to use the fixed route bus system. Although group training doesn't offer the one on one support necessary to teach some trainees how to travel independently, it could motivate them to seek individualized travel training. Peer training: Peer training consists of volunteers familiar with fixed route services paring up with others to help teach them how to better utilize public transportation systems. Peer training is often useful for transitional programs, for graduating students, and older adults. Travel training services and training For more information contact: Marshall Burns, Mobility Coordinator Phone: (361) 9 - 3454 Cell Phone: (361) 44 -8 47 2 Email: mburnsrdccrta.org Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority www.ccrta.org Resources APTA: American Public Transportation Association http://www.apta.com/mediacenter/ptbenefits/Pages/def ault.aspx ESPA: Easter Seals Project Action http: / /i)rojeGtaction.easterseaIs.com ATI: Association of Travel Instruction http : / /www.travelinstruction.org/ Page 8 of 11 HUMAN RELATIONS 90% FIISSION AND SERVICE STRATEGY - 90% Vith a goal of "Fostering Diverse and Equitable Environments With Respect and Professionalism ", the Human Relations Department will onduct and enforce a positive program of non - discrimination in Employment, Fair Housing, Public Accommodation, and Compliance vith the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) within the City of Corpus Christi. We will also make reports and recommendations to arges Closed within 189 days as Yo ot total ie City Council and others, toward the betterment of group and inter -group relationships within the community. IAJOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Noa- Discrimination Program 2/3(66%) 1. Intake, Investigative, and Mediation/Resolution Services 40% 2. Community Outreach, Education, and Awareness 55% 3. Technical and Administrative Services 75% ADA Compliance 7 1. Address and monitor ADA compliance, and related issues, through accommodation requests and citizen complaints; Community Education and Awareness; and Technical /Administrative Assistance. au Housing Complaints closed 2. Coordination of implementation, monitoring, and update of the Citywide ADA Transition Plan PERFORMANCE MEASURE OBJECTIVES Actual Actual Adopted Jan Feb thin 100 days as %of total 70% 70% Aug-1W2011 0 213 67% 9 SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVE 2009 -2010 2010 -2011 2011 -2012 or per conlractFY 2012 2012 Contract or FY YTnTotal Coalracl or FY YT "611G11 Provide Investigative Service to include intake, investigation, mediation, conciliation, monitoring, and charge resolution in Provide "Community Outreach, Filucation, and Awarenesss" Em to ent (including ADA), Fair Housing, and Public Accommodation, asures: O utput assures: v urpul :..... Contract Yr to osures mberof tralmn sessions, sslons, communi ty meetings, an 11 =100 Closures; Total and % of 100 + brmational events - 811! to 7131 =49 48 40 40 11 108(103 %) 104 (as of 10/2011) 13 9 9 31 31% t e a is a err to 6 23 47 Provide ADA Accessibility, Accommodations, and Technical Assistance Re uest resolution 11 and % of Goal - 1012011 to 912012 110(1DD %) 98 Ito 15 2 3 F air Housing Contract Yr to Z1012 Complamt 100 426 ::::j::;::: >:�:49fs� 20 18% )lotions Goal of 40 45 42 40 11 0 3 14 35% csur¢s : ectivenesss ....................... 58 9 12 73 133% A Technical Assistance EOC Charge Write -Ups (Perfected Charges) completed id sent to SAFO in 8 days or less (as % ofl 90% 90% 90% 4 arges Closed within 189 days as Yo ot total 1 2/3(66%) 8 40% mures YTD - 1012011 to 912012 55% 75% 75% 4 7 au Housing Complaints closed 519 56% 21 68% thin 100 days as %of total 70% 70% 7 0 213 67% 9 SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVE 64% Provide "Community Outreach, Filucation, and Awarenesss" assures: v urpul :..... .. ....:.:.:.:..............:..... mberof tralmn sessions, sslons, communi ty meetings, an brmational events - 811! to 7131 =49 48 40 40 15 SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVE: 2 6 23 47 Provide ADA Accessibility, Accommodations, and Technical Assistance Re uest resolution nsures: utput I A Citiz ens I ComIai nts Accessibili 100 426 ::::j::;::: >:�:49fs� %Ilic Accommodation In uiries/Re nests M4840 55 48 13 49 A Trash Service Assistance 20 58 9 12 73 133% A Technical Assistance 40 59 9 5 9 72 360% 1 Reviews/Site Visits 77 193% 10 9 1 6 25 Key Highlights: February 2012 I VAWA inservice related to a FH case. 5 new requests for Trash Assist. & Recycle Prgm. 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