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Summary of Minutes for April 2, 2014
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 Marshall Burns Diana Ortega-Feerick
Abel Alonzo Mary Wambach
Absent Committee Members:
Alana Manrow Bertha Romero Richard Balli
Staff Members Present:
Sylvia Wilson (Human Relations) Christina Aparicio (Human Relations)
Will Bray (Engineering) Stacie Talbert (Parks&Recreations)
Rosemary Stuart(Legal) Johns Speights(Building official)
Absent Staff Members:
Juan Perez (Police:Parking Control)
2. APPROVAL OF ABSENCES FOR 3/5/14
Diana Ortega-Feerick requested an excused absence for the 3/5/14 meeting.
Motion - Marshall Burns Second - Abel Alonzo Motion Passed
3. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF 3/5/14
MOTION Motion —Abel Alonzo Second — Diana Ortega-Feerick Motion Passed
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES)
Public Comments was opened; no comments made.
5. PRESENTATIONS
a. Update on Potential Changes to Sidewalk Ordinance — by Veronica Ocanas,
Senior Assistant City Attorney
Mrs. Wilson stated Ms. Ocanas indicated she would not be able to make this
presentation. The group that addresses any potential changes to the sidewalk
ordinance has not met due to other pressing Engineering projects. When they start
working on the project again, Ms. Ocanas will notify the Committee. Mrs. Wilson stated
this item is tabled until further notice.
b. Accessible Transportation — Lord Hill, Coastal Bend Center for Independent
Living Center (CBCIQ
Ms. Hill updated the Committee on the SILC Conference held at the Omni Hotel on
3/31-4/2/14. Ms. Hill stated the conference was a success with collaboration and future
planning between the committee and other entities. Ms. Hill also mentioned she would
be meeting with ATCI on 5/15/14, at the RTA at 2:00 p.m. regarding nonemergency
transportation programs for people with disabilities and invited Committee members to
attend if they were interested. Ms. Hill concluded her verbal presentation by stating she
is thankful to know she can look to the CFPWD support in future events. Brief
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discussion ensued.
6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON RECOMMENDATION TO FILL VACANTCY BY CARLOS
MOTION VARGAS
Committee member Abel Alonzo stated before he makes his recommendation he would
first like to explain his recommendation. Mr. Alonzo briefly elaborated on his comment. Mrs.
Wilson read out loud the three applicant bios. After the reading of the bios the Committee
members were asked to make recommendations. Mary Bustos received one nomination,
Dahlia Gutierrez received two nominations. Mrs. Wilson began taking votes from each
committee member. Mrs. Wilson then stated Mary Bustos received three votes and Dahlia
Gutierrez received two votes, with the majority of votes Mary Bustos would be the
Committees recommendation to City Secretary's Office to be placed on the City Council's
agenda. Brief discussion ensued.
7. STAFF REPORTS/COMMENTS
a. Human Relations Division — Monthly Performance Report
Sylvia Wilson provided and discussed her March 2014 monthly performance report to
Commissioners. Brief comments/questions by Committee members.
(A copy of the report is attached at the end of the minutes)
b. Development Services Department— Department Overview
Mr. Speights shared Barney Williams has been hired as the new Development Services
Director and Julio Diams as the Assistant Director. Mr. Speights provided and
discussed the Residential Construction, Building Inspection Division - All Construction
and Building Permits Issued Reports for the month of March 2014. Brief discussion
ensued. Committee member Mary Wambach requested Mr. Speights attend the next
Engineering Subcommittee meeting. Mr. Speights accepted the invitation and
requested an email be sent for as a reminder. Mrs. Wilson stated the purpose of the
Engineering subcommittee is to discuss citizen's request for ADA curb cuts and ramps,
she then stated Jamie Pyle and Will Bray are the designated city staff that attend those
meetings. Mrs. Wambach stated her request was made to help the subcommittee save
time, even though it may not be Mr. Speights specific department in charge of that area
it would be nice to have him present given his experience.
(A copy of the reports is attached at the end of the minutes)
C. Engineering Services Department — ADA Projects Update
Mr. Bray updated the Committee with previous year Community Development Block
Grants (CDBGrants). Mr. Bray provided brief information regarding the ADA bond 2012
and 2013 projects; he then mentioned brief information regarding the 2014 CDBG ADA
project going to City Council for approval later this month. Brief discussion ensued by
various Committee members. Conclusion of the brief discussion is that Mrs. Wilson is
to discuss the information further with Mr. Bray and forward it to the Committee
members to attend and give their support on the item during the Council meeting.
d. Parks and Recreation — Beach Accessible Wheelchair and use of Mobi Mat Update
Mrs. Talbert stated the Mobi Mats were placed at McGee Beach for the week of the SILC
conference. She then stated the accessible wheelchair was not available to beach goers due
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to the windy weather and lack of storage. Brief comments/questions ensued. Mrs. Talbert
then stated will update the committee on the department's quarterly report on the ADA
improvements parks system.
e. CCPD Parking Control Department— ADA Citation Trend Update
Mrs. Wilson stated Mr. Perez wasn't present to give the report he provided to the
committee due to departmental travel training. She then mentioned Mr. Perez had not
received the CCPD Municipal ADA Citations he has requested for the last two months.
(A copy of the reports is attached at the end of the minutes)
8. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Engineering Subcommittee — Update
Chairperson Ramos stated the subcommittee did not meet prior to this meeting,
however, the subcommittee is expecting to meet on 4/10/14 at 3:00 p.m. in the Human
Relations Division conference room. Committee member Mary Wambach extended the
invitation to Mr. Speights. Mr. Speights requested Mrs. Wilson send him an email
reminder. Mrs. Wilson stated the designated staff that is to be present for the meeting
would be Engineering staff; Jaime Pyle and/or Will Bray. Ms. Wambach stated even
though he isn't the staff who participated in the meeting having Mr. Speights present
and available with his expertise would be a great asset.
b. Public Service Announcement Subcommittee — Update
Chairperson Ramos stated Mrs. Manrow was not present to provide an update. Mrs.
Wilson stated she would be able to give an update on behalf of Mrs. Manrow. Mrs.
Wilson then stated a letter of City approval on the Human Relations Division letterhead
has been provided to Mrs. Manrow to give to Grande Communications to air the PSA's.
She then stated a couple more letters will go out to other local TV networks.
9. CHAIRPERSONS REPORT
a. Discussion/Action Committee Shirts Update on Two Quotes
Mrs. Wilson stated she spoke with a vendor that City employees usually use to
embroider departmental shirts. Mrs. Wilson stated the vendor suggested if the
Committee uses Polo shirts they should be embroidered, if the Committee decides to
use T-Shirts they should be screen printed. Sylvia then mentioned once the Committee
decides on what type of shirt and printing is wanted then she could get a proper cost
estimate. The Committee unanimously voted on using a Polo shirt.
Motioned — Diana Ortega-Feerick Second — Abel Alonzo Motion Passed
c. Texas State Independent Living Conference
Chairperson stated the update was previously provided under Item 5, B, Accessible
Transportation — Lord Hill, Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living (CBCIL).
10. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGEDNA
Items to be placed on next agenda were opened; no items were requested.
11.ADJOURNMENT
MOTION Motion—Abel Alonzo Second — Diana Ortega-Feerick Motion Passed
-Attachments(On next page)
7. STAFF REPORTS/COMMENTS
A. Human Relations Division
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