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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Committee For Persons With Disabilities - 01/08/2014 Committee For Persons With Disabilities Summary of Minutes for January 8, 2013 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson David Ramos called the meeting to order at 3:07 p.m. a. Roll Call Committee Members Present: David Ramos Abel Alonzo Marshall Burns Alana Manrow Richard Balli Mary Wambach Carlos Vargas Committee Members Absent: Bertha Romero Diana Ortega-Feerick Staff Members Present: Sylvia Wilson (Human Relations) Christina Aparicio (Human Relations) Will Bray (Engineering) Stacie Talbert (Parks&Recreations) Rosemary Stuart(Legal) Staff Members Absent: Johns Speights(Building official) Juan Perez (Police:Parking control) 2. APPROVAL OF ABSENCES FOR 12/4/13 Carlos Vargas for the 12/4/13 monthly meeting MOTION Motion —Abel Alonzo Second — Richard Balli Passed 3. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF 12/4/13 MOTION Motion —Alana Manrow Second — Abel Alonzo Passed. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES) Public Comments was opened; no comments made. 5. PRESENTATIONS a. ADA Concerns on Mansheim Boulevard/Sunnybrook Road — by Corey Elizondo, CCHRC Youth Commissioner Ms. Aparicio stated she had not heard from Mr. Elizondo regarding the presentation. Chairperson Ramos stated due to the presentation being on the agenda consecutively the past few months without the presentation being able to be given, the presentation will be removed and no longer tabled. Chairman Ramos stated when Mr. Elizondo is ready to give the presentation he may request it to be added on the next meeting agenda. b. 2014 Statewide Independent Living Council Conference — Richard Palacios, Projects Advisory Committee Committee member Marshall Burns stated that Mr. Palacios would not be present to give the presentation, however, Committee member Mary Wambach and he would be able to give a verbal presentation on Mr. Palacios behalf. Mr. Burns and Ms. Wambach proceeded stating the conference would be held from March 31st — April 1, 2014 at the Page 1 of 6 Bayfront Omani Hotel. There will be various workshop sessions and keynote speakers. Administrative staff Stacie Talbert, of Parks and Recreation, stated the committee had requested she provide information regarding beach access pertaining to the conference and requested if she may provide her information at this time due to a 4:00 p.m. meeting she will have to leave early to attend. Chairperson Ramos allowed the information to be given. Ms. Talbert stated the Gulf Beach is considered accessible because, anyone can drive right up to the water however; there is a $12.00 parking permit fee for any vehicle that goes out on the beach. She then mentioned she has not heard back from the Nueces County Beach Parks department; however she will continue to contact them regarding the beach accessible wheelchairs. Ms. Talbert also mentioned the City currently has one mobi-mat available at Dolphin Park in Corpus Christi Beach (North Beach) on the north end of the walkway, the City has purchased another mobi-mat however delivery date is unknown at the moment and McGee Beach has an ADA ramp which allows access directly to the beach. Further discussion ensued between committee members and administrative staff. Chairperson Ramos requested Stacie Talbert provide an update at next meeting regarding possible temporary location of the mobi-mat. c. Sidewalk Concerns/City Ordinance — by Veronica Ocanas, Senior Assistant City Attorney Ms. Ocanas was not present due to not properly being informed of her presentation. This presentation has been tabled for the 02/05/14 monthly meeting. 6. STAFF REPORTS/COMMENTS a. Human Relations Division — Monthly Performance Report and Division Highlights Wanese Butler on behalf of Sylvia Wilson provided and discussed her December 2013 Monthly Performance Report to commissioners. Committee member Alonzo requested the Human Relations Division utilize the Engineering Subcommittee to participate in any future ADA or Public Accommodation onsite having to do with accessibility issues. (A copy of the report is attached at the end of the minutes) b. Development Services Department — Update Mr. Speights was not present to provide a department update nor did he provide department representation on his behalf due to not properly being informed of the meeting taking place on the first business Wednesday of the month after a holiday. C. Engineering Service Department— Update Will Bray discussed ADA project at La Retama Park and Shatzle St. regarding the steep curvy roadway connecting lower and upper Broadway St. without any sidewalk or ramp. Further discussion ensued. Mr. Bray stated the project will be brought to the attention of the Council members in March 2014, Chairperson Ramos requested the Committee members be present during the particular Council meeting to show their support and to speak during the public comments regarding the issue. (A copy of the photo being discussed regarding the ADA project is attached at the end of the minutes) d. Parks and Recreation Department— Beach Accessibility Update Ms. Talbert provided her report earlier during meeting under Item# 5 Presentations, Page 2 of 6 letter (b). e. Corpus Christi Police Department Parking Control — ADA Citations Trend Update Mr. Perez was not present to provide a department update nor did he provide department representation on his behalf due to not properly being informed of the meeting taking place on the first business Wednesday of the month after a holiday. 7. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS b. Public Service Announcement Subcommittee — Update MOTION Committee member Alana Manrow presented a logo to represent the CFPWD and to be used on the committees PSA's and Face Book page. Further discussion ensued regarding the two topics. Mrs. Manrow then suggested using the logo on shirts and each member would purchase their own shirt to be used for outreach events. Chairperson requested for a motion to be made to allow Mrs. Manrow to proceed with PSA's, creation of facebook page and for the committee to accept the logo. Committee member Mary Wambach stated her concerns with the facebook page. Brief discussion ensued. Motion — Marshall Burns Second — Abel Alonzo Motion Passed a. Engineering Subcommittee — Update Chairperson Ramos stated the engineering subcommittee had no report as they had not met. Mr. Ramos then stated the engineering subcommittee was invited to meet with the Human Relations Division and the Engineering Department regarding their quarterly meeting on ADA Individual Curb Ramp Request list. He then stated the subcommittee would soon be meeting to give an update by next regular meeting. Committee member Abel Alonzo requested to be a part of the engineering subcommittee. Brief discussion ensued. Chairperson Ramos stated Mr. Alonzo would be a new member of the engineering subcommittee. 8. CHAIRPERSONS REPORT b. Retreat Update Mrs. Butler informed the Committee of the "Save the Date" for January18, 2014 from 8:OOa.m. till 1:00 p.m. at the Ben McDonald Library previously known as the Greenwood Library is for the 2014 Retreat for the Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission (CCHRC), Committee For Persons With Disabilities (CFPWD) and the RTA Committee on Accessible Transportation (RCAT). Ms. Wambach requested to have two interpreters present as her accommodation request. Brief discussion ensued. a. Community Involvement Chairperson Ramos requested the Committee members be present for the March 2014 Council meeting to show their support of the Engineering departments request on the ADA project at La Retama Park and Shatzle St. Mr. Ramos also stated it is very important the Committee get involved with the community by participating with the forth coming PSA's and events. Brief discussion ensued. Mrs. Manrow stated the South Texas Lighthouse for the Blind purchased a booth for the 2014 Statewide Independent Living Council Conference and requested a brochure be created if not already made to place on her booth to provide attendees information regarding the Committee. Mrs. Manrow also asked Marshall and Mary if they would need any volunteers from the committee to assist with the conference in anyway. Mr. Burns requested if he could have a brochure, push card or flyer with information on the Committee to possibly be Page 3 of 6 placed in the bags that will be given to all attendees. Further discussion ensued. 9. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGEDNA • (Tabled) Presentation — Sidewalk Concerns/City Ordinance — by Veronica Ocanas • Presentation —Taxi Cab accessibility • Presentation — Conference Call between SILC and the CFPWD • Discussion of the creation of a flyer, brochure or push card of the CFPWD • Parks Rec Report— Update on temporary relocation of mobi-mat to McGee Beach 10.ADJOURNMENT MOTION Motion— Marshall Burns Second — Carlos Vargas Motion Passed Attachments (On next page) Page 4 of 6 6. STAFF REPORTS/COMMENTS a. Human Relations Division Report HUMAN RELATIONS PERFORMANCE MEASURMS With a goal af7mNaing Dikvrsaa and Equil,*o Widt Respect and d4c fluaw Relations Division-v!l condiict and crifurce a poani,V pfogMA w rimpInyrnem,Fair Housing,PuMic Accommodation,mid emilibance with the.Americans,wifti DisabdilitS Act(ADA)within the City ofCotTKa Clinst! We wilt also nualke rcipons and mcammendationn ry the Ciry Council end offiers,toward the betterincrut of group rand intcT-groulp rcladon5hillai withia the community 11A3OR Pt1: R;MAVI_A"-1�' " ,C Non-lDiscirlialuation Proxmin "L ADA Comptiance L Intake,IllmdrAdvc,and Mcifiatiori/Rcsol ution scmws 1.Arldmis and niumiltv ADA compfian,cc,mid related issucs,fluould,wcommmidalion rectimus and 2.Cornmunity aareach,15alucMion,and ANNr chiiect complainn.Coarmunity Education and Awareness,and T"ItrucallAdmoustinave M5ionocc .1 Tec imical nod Admiri strartivt Services �2.Coordination aunfdeinctoolion,mnitoring,and upd*c of the Cotywitic ADA Trwquum Plan PA..C.ma_. Actual Atfirpled atm: 'iLoc- Go,,1-juty 2012- 2013- 'Mj;F14 July Sent FY VTMD ry MEASURE 0IMEL-71 1 020,13 1 02014 1 2013 1 July 2013 1 Aug,2017 1 2013 1 Oct 2013 Nu 2013 1 Dec 2013 T"M v M 9&Orr" A—AMMIE ALMMMIL I Provide Investigative Semice to include intake,investigation,mciliation,conciliation,mrdioring,mid charge riesolutiun in j Employment(including ADA),r it l lensing and Public Accommodai ion. Aleasum.Output 100 to 84 EEOC Contract Yr October to Jur.2017; 90 64 6 9 8(100'/. 5 5 8 is 2Q% Scplvrnber. Totaland%ofGant- 10 55 Aug. of55) �i6 mf Goal Rene ralswould be City 7510 70 Eniployce caskes,Political JUT.20110 1 7(100% : 10 39 13 5 110 3 2 15 Z11 ties,Age and 1065 , 017701) Subdivisions;enti Aul;M3 I Equal Pay Discriminations. - -------------------------- HUD Fair Housing Contract Year is: 30(July July-June. 21)13) 30 0 3%b 3 3 1 l 2 110 33% EEOC Charges Closed within 180 7.M 751l& 47 5 8 87631 3 4 57� 12 67% days"o1a ortowl Closures YTD 7 81 EEOC "'at co)"i as`!�'n E_E EOC Referrals;Purfcclud Charges 1. 7 o1725 I completed and still to SAFO in 110 9011. 9&jii 0 7 47% daysI. 15 4 3 4 91"10 5 2 a),5 or less(as%J 00 I-IUD Fair[loosing Complands closed within 100 days as Oe of 0 a 3 3 0 1 0 Mrill 0.70 total I I I A M, NVRVR`T,1,EVEL QMMjf,.LFmide"Caminualty Outreach,Education,and Awaniammas" sleaurrasr Output Number ofurairi sessions, community ininetings,mid 50 50 3 6 5 4 6 26 152% informational events I I I I at..,:y,Mcumm, itiona,and mbuical A."i3tanct K030414 PrIoNfift" 3'emarmsr Output ADA 01t2arns Complamils(A"cmitni ity) 100 IW 7 0 -1 0 0 9 9% public Acconnoodanjon Nquirea"ca;u; 55 55 1 2 13 3 0 1 19 35%,, ��cwrlkrqwsts Far Aaomin TMwattavyck PIO! 30 7 3 10 11 10 41 l3k/. Discontinue/Changes�Updaivs for Accoun.Tm,5hJRccyi;Ic Pw '6 JADA'Fachrucul Assistance 50 1 �7 4 12 1� 5 5 4 39 160, Iplan Reviews,'Shc Visits 25 1 25 1 ................... ...........4 1 5 25 key Ifliathfighn: De4umber 2013 EEOC 8 C bsu res,,2 Defernsls 8 Aew ChilMeil taken,12 Complaints received The Human Relations Division paradpatedin gre Ist Texas Diversity Young HUD 3 New cases 2 Closums;2 OnSilet'r 2 Irtaniing,Staff Shortage Caron'L gids In LeadeMNp, Over 710 young ladies In cominurI4 n-dildle schools ADA Technlcali Assistance attended 112 day samhar an how to become young teaders;and TAS 402 Padding Sloaces,I estaMin personal goals to achieve current and professional success TAS 405 Ramps,I 'TAS I D06 Fishing Rem and Platforms-I Referral Legal-1 ADA Site VivAts Harbor Lights-Ramp Reslau rant,Parking Lot Hotel-Parking Lot TAS 1005 Fishing Pierg and Plagrums-1,Onsile to Flackery Channel TARPS•2 Start,I Stop 81 Request Page 5 of 6 c. 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