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Public Comments (Limited to 3 Minutes) Margarita Velasquez of Del Mar Interpreter Preparation Club stated she wanted to bring a concern to the Committees attention. Interpreting students and the deaf community are concerned and would like to know if the Deaf and Hard of hearing Center will be affected by the sale of the adjacent City Park. Ms. Velasquez then mentioned Sean Forbes a deaf performing artist will be performing in Corpus Christi on 4/20/15 at the Tuloso Midway School; the event coordinator is requesting volunteers. If anyone is interested in volunteering please contact IWMD.TX@GMAIL.COM 4. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of 3/4/15 MOTION Motioned by —Alana Manrow Second by — Mary Wambach Motion Passed 5. Presentations (Limited to 10 Minutes) A. Nueces County I Believe In Me Foundation — Abel Alonzo, Chairperson Mr. Alonzo stated he founded a non-profit organization in the prevention of gangs, drugs and violence. He stated in 2014 the first fundraiser was very successful and held at the Selina Park near the State School. The 2015 fundraiser will be held on May 30, 2015. Mr. Alonzo stated the money raised is distributed to organizations that deal with school dropouts. The event will be a two mile run-2walk and roll. Mr. Alonzo stated the CFPWD is a sponsor of the event and will host a booth at the event as well. Page 1 of 5 6. Staff Reports/Comments A. Human Relations Division — Performance Report Sylvia Wilson stated she did not have a departmental performance report to provide. She mentioned the Human Relations Division hosed an outreach booth at the SV Temple for the Festival of India and Community Health Fair Housing Fair event on Saturday, 3/28/15. B. Development Services Department— Department Overview Mr. Delauro reported updated on Residential and All Construction Summary Reports for March 2015. He stated the numbers had just been compiled and was not able to provide a copy to the Committee. Mr. Delauro stated the CFPWD had requested he provide information regarding how long it takes for when the Certificate of Occupancy is given till the RAS Inspection is completed. Mr. Delauro stated the Advisory Board is still in the fact gathering process. Committee members Mary Wambach and Abel Alonzo questioned if new construction homes are being built accessible from the beginning of construction. C. Engineering Services Development— ADA Projects Update Mr. Bray reported the Barge Doc project will be completed by the end of the day, 4/1/15. CDBG 2013 project Fern @ Dalia is open to bids. The Engineering subcommittee reviewed the list of complaints and identified four (4) projects; 1) horn Rd.; 2) Lantana; 3" Sunnybrook and 4) Matlock. Mr. Bray stated since Horn Rd. curb cuts are already going to be put in place due to the current construction he did not submit an application for funding for that particular project request, however, he did submit an application request for the other three projects. Mr. Bray then discussed Committee member Abel Alonzo's request during last month's meeting for Mr. Bray to provide information regarding the construction on Bear Lane across the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA). Mr. Bray stated the construction being done was part of the Street Preventative Maintenance Program (SPMP) and according to the ADA the road was not considered inaccessible. Brief discussion ensued between Mr. Bray and Committee member Abel Alonzo. D. Parks and Recreation Department— Department Overview Mrs. Wilson stated she spoke to Josh of Parks and Recreation regarding what he was going to report on. Josh was going to provide the "Play for All: playground is going to cost an estimated $300,00 the Parks department applied for funding of $200,00 which would leave $100,00 that would need to be covered by City funding and/or sponsorships. The location of the park will be at the Selina Park on Airport Rd. @ Horn Rd. E. CCPD Parking Control Department— ADA Citation Trend Update Mr. Perez provided a report of citation counts for March 2015. Mr. Perez reported his department had received several accessible parking complaints at the Del Mar College West Campus. As a result of the accessible parking complaint issue, Parking Control has been assigned to patrol all Del Mar College parking lots twice a week until further notice. Mrs. Wilson asked brief questions regarding Mr. Perez citation count report. Page 2 of 5 7. Subcommittee Reports A. Engineering Subcommittee — Update No Report. B. Public Service Announcement Subcommittee — Update Alan Manrow stated no report. Mrs. Wilson stated she and Committee member Alana had been in communications regarding a new PSA and possible proclamation. Further Discussion ensued. C. Accessible Recreational Playground Subcommittee — Update No new report. Committee member Abel Alonzo requested representation from the Parks and Recreation Department. He then added if the designated staff member is unable to attend a monthly CFPWD meeting, then an alternate staff member must be present. 8. Chairperson's Report Mrs. Wilson requested Committee members to volunteer in the outreach events the Human Relations Division attends on behalf of the CFPWD. The human Relations Division will be supporting and attending to provide departmental outreach during the South Texas Lighthouse for the Blind — Rubber Duck Round-Up and the Abel Alonzo - Nueces County I Believe in Me Foundations events. Mrs. Wilson then stated the events are also located on the Human Relations website calendar. 9. Identify Items to be placed on next agenda • Committee member Diana Ortega-Feerick requested an update from the Parks and Recreation Department regarding the City Park for sale adjacent to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center. • Committee member Abel Alonzo requested Mrs. Wilson provide the Committee with a copy of the new regulations under the department of transportation that are to address ADA issues. He would like the CFPWD to review the new regulations and discuss them. • Chairperson David Ramos requested a follow up presentation form Mark Mash regarding the Parking Mobility App. • Committee member Abel Alonzo requested a presentation from Code Enforcement regarding how their codes are enforced for people with disabilities. 10.Adjournment MOTION Meeting was adjourned at 3:49 p.m. Motioned by — Diana Ortega-Feerick Seconded by —Abel Alonzo Motioned Passed Attachments Page 3 of 5 3. Public Comments A. 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