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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Committee For Persons With Disabilities - 03/04/2015 Committee For Persons With Disabilities Summary of Minutes for March 4, 2015 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chairperson Alana Manrow called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Committee Members Present: Alana Manrow Bertha Romero Diana Ortega-Feerick Mary Wambach Richard Balli Abel Alonzo Mary Bustos Absent Committee Members: David Ramos Marshall Burns Staff Members Present: Christina Aparicio (Human Relations) Sylvia Wilson (Human Relations) Lisa Aguilar(Legal) Gene Delauro(Building Official) Will Bray(Capital Programs) Juan Perez(Parking Control) Absent Staff Members: Stacie Anaya (Parks&Recreation) 2. Request and Approvals for Excused Absences Mary Bustos and Diana Ortega-Feerick requested an excused absence for the 2/4 /15 regular monthly meeting. Motioned by —Abel Alonzo Second by — Richard Balli Motion Passed 3. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of 2/4/15 MOTION Motioned by — Bertha Romero Second by — Diana Ortega-Feerick Motion Passed 4. Public Comments (Limited to 3 Minutes) No public comments were made. 5. Confirmation of Re-Appointments: Mary Bustos, Alana Manrow, Richard Balli, Abel Alonzo and Diana Ortega-Feerick Mrs. Wilson stated the information was for informational purpose that all were approved for reappointment by Council at the February 7, 2015 Council Meeting. 6. Presentations (Limited to 10 Minutes) A. Del Mar Interpreter Preparation Club — Margarita Velasquez Ms. Velasquez introduced the Del Mar Interpreter Preparation Club members as; Valarie Vela, President; Abigail Gurrola, Vice president; Margarita Velasquez, Secretary; Frank Padilla, Treasurer and Lolin Rodriguez, Historian. Ms. Velasquez provided a PowerPoint presentation to the Committee. The presentation was based on the clubs mission statement: Del Mar Interpreter Presentation Club allows students to develop communication skills to be used with persons who are deaf; and prepare students for careers working with persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. Comments and questions ensued by various Committee members. (A copy of the PowerPoint is attached at the end of the minutes) Page 1 of 8 B. Texas Lions Camp — Lynde Todd Mrs. Todd introduced herself as Lion Lynde Todd of Portland TX. Mrs. Todd stated the Texas Lions Camp is a nonprofit organization that provides a camp site in Kerrville, TX. Texas Lions Camp is a summer camping facility dedicated to serving children with various disabilities from the State of Texas. The children eligible to participate in the summer camp program must be between the ages of seven (7) and sixteen (16) and have a qualifying disability. Children with Type 1 diabetes must be between the ages of eight (8) and fifteen (15), Down Syndrome must be between twelve (12) and sixteen (16) years old. The Texas Lion Camp Mission is to provide without charge to any campers who are eligible for a one (1) week stay at the Camp in Kerrville. The Campsite is a 500 acer piece of property that has numerous activities for the campers. It's a place where children with disabilities can experience living a "normal life". The Lions Camp provides no charge to campers or the families regardless of race, religion or national origin. The camp has a "CAN DO" policy. While Mrs. Todd presented a DVD video to Committee members she also provided folders filled with Texas Lions Camp information. Comments and questions ensued by various Committee members. (A folder with camp information is available in the Human Relations Office) 7. Staff Reports/Comments A. Human Relations Division — Performance Report Sylvia Wilson provided and discussed her February 2015 performance report. (A copy of the report is attached at the end of the minutes) B. Development Services Department — Department Overview Mr. Delauro reported updates on Residential and All Construction Summary Reports for February 2015. Mr. Delauro stated the next Building Advisory Committee meeting is to be held on 3/19/15 and mentioned one of the items on the agenda to be discussed if to move up the timeline for a RAS inspection to be done on projects. Currently state laws require a RAS inspection be completed 12 months after the building has been completed. The department is also in preparation of implementation for new building code later this year, which is a revision on local building code amendments regarding home ramp permits. Brief discussion ensued. (A copy of the reports are attached at the end of the minutes) C. Engineering Services Development —ADA Projects Update Mr. Bray reported the Brownlee St. and the Dahlia St. 2013 CDBG projects should be completed by August 2015. The four projects Mr. Bray was applying CDBG grant funds for will be turned in by the deadline sometime next week. The Barge Doc ramp shipment has been delayed due to weather and is expected to be completed by 5/1/15. Mr. Bray then provided an update regarding Committee member Abel Alonzo's request on further information regarding the construction site on Bear Ln @ Old Brownsville Rd. Mr. Bray stated the construction will be ADA compliant and will have curb cuts. He then stated this construction of the City does not extend past North Padre Island (NPID). Mrs. Wilson stated Mr. Alonzo was requesting Page 2 of 8 information regarding the construction in front of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Building. Mr. Alonzo requested if Mr. Bray can find out who is in charge of the particular construction site and if it will be ADA accessible. Mr. Bray stated he will provide information at the next month's regular meeting 4/2/15. D. Parks and Recreation Department — Department Overview No report was provided as Mrs. Anaya was not present. E. CCPD Parking Control Department—ADA Citation Trend Update Mr. Perez provided a report of citation counts for January and February 2015. He stated the department has been short staffed and are currently working on filling more positions. A Neighborhood Initiation will be taking place from 3/16/15-3/18/5 throughout the city, an estimated 18 police offices will be assisting with the Parking Control Department with the initiation. Committee member Abel Alonzo thanked Mr. Perez and the Parking Control Department for providing awareness to the community by citations for blocking sidewalks and misusing accessible parking spaces. Comments and questions ensued by various Committee members. 8. Subcommittee Reports A. Engineering Subcommittee — Update No Report. B. Public Service Announcement Subcommittee — Update No Report. C. Accessible Recreational Playground Subcommittee — Update No new report. Mr. Balli provided a brief overview of the initial meeting that was discussed at last month's meeting. Mrs. Wilson asked where the location of the park will be. Mr. Balli stated last discussed the Salinas Park would be the prospective location of the park. 9. Chairperson's Report No report. 10. Identify Items to be placed on next agenda Committee member Richard Balli requested an update from Parking Control regarding the Parking Mobility app. Mr. Perez stated he will provide an update at the next meeting. 11.Adjournment MOTION Meeting was adjourned at 4:07 p.m. Motioned by —Abel Alonzo Seconded by — Richard Balli Motioned Passed Attachments Page 3 of 8 5. Presentations A. Del Mar Interpreter Preparation Club - Margarita Velasquez Mission Statement; rraed-nitely in Training" To ll det 'kill' tIP and 111 W t P epare t dents fo c kmg.�,th pn_ ,0i,a e[,,f o hard of l 1B I [t VAJI, COI I1t,t,III€I PPItl IIYl., FI[IrNPn ION CtIM F'I�f n1 AILD Fly:M MdAldiTrk ✓f I�+'rQNLL OUR PROGRAM ADVISORS:. LUCYJAMES AND MARCUS MEYE IRS,E.ED. CLUB OFFICERS; d 3—ioTm lserlake,ESN VA '.IE VELAPIESIIIENT jl ®EI[. f'dl terPrc[er BI AGAIL JI"19-A-VIC T SiI EINT P-T eP�l Mar College Feculbr rIIAIt GAIt:T /LLASdUEZ LC2ETAIt1' t1. 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INSPIRED INFORMED � .. ` owl aut®r" opYe�e ■ disABILITY awareness �IlAu'a, Celebrating diversity, awareness and empowerment for i ' � ® ■ persons with varying abilities. ! � � ® ■ i This year marks the 25th �Febr� �� Vii, ,,� �15��Coasta ✓��?y ,t, �, � f Anniversary/ f the Y o p Y „ passage of the Americans f with Disabilities Act f A.D.A. and the Disability Services office will be —L----� �f hosting events and aprMl7th %V1eb�nar � 1 dates an`d activities ., .� es to educate and y0 r r G oIsrf1rG'� HoGIZ n�r2; Q r raise awareness at De{ f20( Frvira enter�; Mar Co- Ilege. b� Activities Sponsored P Y Del Mar College DisAbility Services Office uJ, 41�25t, iAnn�,uersa � ;I���,4D � / i �. For Additional Information Vision contact. To create=an inclusive safe campus conununily where people 1vitlr valy- Diana Ortega-Feerick•361-698-1681 ing abilifies can equally participates without encaauaatering aarg,barriers. or Brenda Garcia:361-698-1343 iw 0011 To connect starde nts,faculty, and stafj'witla innovative and callabor afive pragr•ants and practices Mal increase equal access and aeadende success faa•people with vaging abilities. DEL MAR Del Phar CcsN ege coamphes buds adman Americans Wilh Ddsabaddaies Araams9rr eras Act d oog(ADA) ft), 1CCOLLEGE <srad SCC: iscra~b 504 o@'dw Reha6a kaaion Act d ic,,)73.Ratigwsys for disah0ity°accayareare odaYadaroaas or aacax- fiddaary services for adds event can be made by contacting Disabilhyu Services,Officeal 36-69di=u px. Dreams,,,Delivered Page 5 of 8 B. Texas Lions Camp = Lynde Todd A folder with camp information will be available in the Human Relations Office 6. Staff Reports/Comments A. Human Relations Division — Performance Report MISSION AND SERVICE STRATEGV: ._..,, .._. With a goal of"Fostering Diverse and Equitable Environments With Respect and Professionalism",the Human Relations Division will " conduct and enlorce,a positive program of nowdiscrtmmanon in tinployment,,Coir Housing,Public Accommodation,and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA)within the City of Corpus Chnsti We will also make reports and recommendations to " the City Council and others,toward the betterment of group and mler�group relationships within the community MAJOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: A.Non-Discrimdnotion Program B. ADA Compliance I,Intake,Investigative,and Mediation Resolution Services 1 Address and monitor ADA compliance through accommodation requests and citizen" 2.Community Outrom.h,Education,and Awarenesscomplaints;Community Education and Awareness,and Technical/Administrative Assist 3 Technical and Administrative Services 2 Coordination of implementation,monitoring,and update of the Citywide ADA Transitio Adopted Ojs Canrnct or Actual 2012 Actual 2013 2014- at ContractERFORMANCE MEASURE OBJECTIVE 02013 2014 2015Start Date Jan.2415 Feb.2015 idiot tiro i nrcmt A.SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVE: Provide Investigative Service to include intake,investigation,mediation,conciliation,monitoring,and charge resolution in Employment(including ADA),Fair Housing,and Public Accommodation. easures:UUtpUt EEOC Contract Yr October to 100 to 84 90 to 83 May June 2013;to 2014; 100 13 6 4 23 23% September. Total and%of Goal- 55 Aug,I Intake Referrals to EEOC;Total and"✓0 75 to"70 of Goal,Referals:City Employee cases, Jun:2013;to 70 70 12 6 2 20 29% Political Subdivisions entities,Age and 65 Aug2013 Equal Pay Discriminations. HUD Fair Housing Contract Year is 30(July 30(19 as of June 2014, 25 10 1 0 11 37% July-June. June 2013) 649b of goal) Measures Effectiveness EEOC Charges Closed within 180 days 'S°-e 75°0 75% 5 3 8 35% as°'o of total closures YTD EEOC Referrals:Perfected Charges completed and sent to SAFO in 10 days 909 909b 90% 5 2 7 35% or less(as%of) HUD Fair Housing Complaints closed 70h/o 704`b 704'n 1 0 1 9.1% within 100 days as a/'°of total B. SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVE: Provide"Community Outreach,Education,and Awarenesss" Measures.,Output Number of training sessions, community meetings,and informational 50 50 60 3 6 9 18% events. C. SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVE:ADA Access.,Accommodations,and Technical Assistance Request resolution Measures: Output ADA Citizens'Complaints(Access.) 100 104 50 1 0 1 2% Public Accommodation lnquiries.'Requests 55 55 50 0 1 1 2% ew equests or ccomm. rash/Recycle 7 I 1 18 36% Pickups 20 30 50 ADA Technical Assistance 5o 50 60 11 11 22 37% z5 Plan Reviews/Site Visits z5 30 3 3 6 FEBRUARY 2015 EEOCA Closures;2 Charge Deferrals;6 New Charges Taken,12 Complaiants received 0 T1NC ADA Tech.Assist.:Referrals to TDI,TRLA,CBABDRD,CCRTA TARPS: Fair Housing;1 Intake deferal to Ft Worth Office,1 technical assistance Page 6 of 8 B. Development Services Department— Department Overview $ Q R N b � r w I O € N b N N N N N M N N N w' N N N M YI b yy d cc N t ( ( N us a m ^ m Lu at z ua rmi eq N YW N N N ,�n C` C r � n N � ................. VF �y*y�� M LU rr pp } Q' U T LI O -on Ifl zto r FWD N IUIly z� r S N N N t p ya�i � z ... 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This report does not include voided,last,or deleted mcords, but does Irrdutle wemings(if'ALL WARNINGS is selected in the Stop Rall(Id. .ii 842 Father 254 Stops 254 Vblallo., Blocking Sidewalk ; Blocking Two Meter Spaces 11 Disabled Parking Space 2 Expired Meter 222 Loading Zone(Nan-Commercial Use) 11 Packed In Bus Slop 2 Parked In Prohibited Area 3 Unattached Tralleron Public Street 1 .... ... 11149 tangtortl 29 Stopsl 29 Violations'i Blocking Crosswalk 1 !.Blocking Sidewalk i '..Disabled Parking Space 2 Expired Meter 10 Loading Zone(Non-Commercial Use) 7 No Parking Zone 3 Opposite Diractmn of Travel 2 Parked In Bus Stop 1 Parking in Taxi Zone 1 Parking Within 15 R.of Fire Hydrant 1 '16482 Rocha 223 5topsl 223 Vlolatlonsl Abandoned Vehicle 1 Blocking Crosswalk 1 Blocking Sidewalk B Blocking Two Meter Spaces 1 Disabled Parking Space ? Expimd Meter 192 Loading Zone(Non-Commercial Use) 5 Reporl Created:3MM1510:34:49 AM CONFIDENTIAL 1 of 2 -Dbrazos CONFIDENTIAL Citation Count by Officer There are 3 off­(a)in the report. This report does net include voided,last,ordaleted moords, but does include wamings fd'ALL`or WARNINGS is selected in the Stop Result field. KIMI )il� RI ri-�y: f"P 11842 Father 254 Stops 254 Violations'. Blacking Sitlawatk 2 Blocking Two Meter Spaces 11 Disabled Parking Space 2 Expired Meter 222 Loading Zone(Non-Commorclal Use) 11 Parked In Bus Slop 2 Parked In Prehibitetl Aro. 3 Unattached Trailer on Public Slreel 1 11149 Langford I 29 Stops 29 Vialationsl Blacking Crosswalk 1 Blocking Sidewalk 1 Disabled Parking Space 2 Expired Meter 10 Loading Zane(Nob-Commercial Use) 7 No Parking Zone 3 Opposite Direction of Travel 2 Parked In Bus Stop 1 Parking in Taxi Zone 1 Parking Within 15 FL of Fire Hydrant 1 ._.,.. ,. 10482 Rocha 223 SW s 223 Vlolahons. Abandoned Vehicle 1 Blocking Crosswalk 7 Blocking Sidewalk 8 Blocking Two Meter Spaces i Disabled Parking Space 7 Expired Meier 192 Loading Zone(Non-Commercial Use) 5 Raped Created.31u201510:31Ag AM CONFIDENTIAL 1of2 _........ d�brazoz Page 8 of 8