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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Committee For Persons With Disabilities - 04/06/2016 Committee For Persons With Disabilities Summary of Minutes for April 6, 2016 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Balli called the meeting to commence at 3:00 P.M. A. Roll Call Committee Members Present: Richard Balli Donnie Contreras Ernest Herrera Mary Bustos Tracy Ferezan Linda Lindsey Marshall Burns Dalia Gutierrez Dr. Anthony Zoccolillo Absent Committee Members: None Staff Members Present: Sylvia Wilson (Human Relations) Ginger Davis (Human Relations) Gene Delauro(Building Official) Luis Rocha on behalf of Bernardo Cantu(Parking Control) Will Bray(Engineering) Stacie Anaya (Parks&Recreation) Staff Members Absent: Lisa Aguilar(Legal) 2. Request and Approvals for Excused Absences - None 3. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of 03.02.16 MOTION Motion — Donnie Contreras Second — Marshall Burns Motion Passed 4. Public Comments Ms. Jackie Turner, founder of One Woman at a Time, spoke to the Committee and expressed a desire to be on the Agenda for the May Meeting. 5. Presentations (Limited to 10 Minutes) A. Police Chief Mike Markle discussed CCPD policies on arrests involving people with disabilities and the training of law enforcement personnel in handling such arrests. B. Bernardo Cantu with the CCPD discussed the Transportation Network Companies and answered questions from various committee members. C. Norma Pena, Joyce Lopez and Tommy Rodriguez with the National Federation for the Blind informed the Committee of some of the programs and opportunities available to those in the community who are blind. 6. Discussion/Action on appointment of Vice Chairperson — Marshall Burns was nominated for the position of Vice Chairperson. MOTION Motion — Richard Balli Second —Tracy Ferezan Motion Passed 7. Discussion/Possible Action on Community Volunteer Involvement — Stacie Anaya reminded the members of the CAST for Kids event scheduled for April 23, 2016. 8. Staff Reports/Comments A. Human Relations Division — Performance Report - Sylvia Wilson provided a copy of the Human Relations Monthly Performance Report and reviewed the March stats. She also furnished a flyer on an Affordable Housing Summit scheduled for April 21, 2016. (Copies of both handouts are attached to the minutes.) Page 1 of 13 B. Development Services Department— Department Overview Gene Delauro provided copies of the Development Services Residential Construction Summary Report for March 2016 and the Building Construction Summary for March 2016. Mr. Delauro reviewed the reports and answered various questions from the Committee Members. (Copies of the reports are attached at the end of the minutes) C. Engineering Services —Will Bray provided an update on the Ocean Dr. project from Buford St. to Louisiana St. D. Parks and Recreation Department—Adaptive Programs Information Stacie Anaya updated the Committee on the playground at Selena Park and other projects in progress. E. C.C.P.D. Parking Control Department—ADA Citation Trend Update Luis Rocha was present for Bernardo Cantu and provided the Parking Control Report for 2015 and March 2016. He also answered various questions from the members. (A copy of his report was provided and is attached to the minutes.) 9. Subcommittee Reports A. Engineering Subcommittee — Ms. Wilson stated that Engineering is working on plans to address the need for a sidewalk in the Lantana and Leopard Streets area. B. Public Service Announcement Subcommittee — Update Marshall Burns discussed the need for additional members to serve on the subcommittee. Ernest Herrera and Dr. Zoccolillo expressed a desire to assist. C. Accessible Recreational Playground Subcommittee — Update Mr. Balli provided an update to the Committee. D. Bylaws Subcommittee — Sylvia Wilson provided an update to the Committee. 10.Chairperson's Report A. Round Table Information — Mr. Burns informed the Committee of a petition in favor of Transportation Network Companies in Corpus Christi. Details on the Rubber Duck Roundup at Cole Park on May 28th,the annual Goodwill Job Fair on May 4th,the CIBCIL Cinco de Mayo Fiesta May 6th and Project Speak were discussed. 11. Identify Items to be placed on next agenda • Possible presentation by Ms. Jackie Turner of One Woman at a Time 12. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m. MOTION Motion — Marshall Burns Second — Mary Bustos Motion Passed Page 2of13 Human Relations Monthly Performance Report P1ISSR)N ANT➢'si.ICVIC'E S I R.Vl FGVY Wall 11;oal of I oslrrrnll;Dkersc and LLllnlaNe 1 mil'olinlents Willi Respecl and 1 6aIvsSioaalisln`,the:Human I'telatiom 17iOsinll wad U011nnC'I aCH]ell[Or CC tl(IWISEI I VC prur'ran➢01 MITI-U II,dCI'11MIMII V It in L:".fl yanye wiu,rair t'YPktI81ng,I'linuc ACCUI'i1S'tlM1UCtSII I(JI'1,ano cN'D1pinince with lite Ain eHcans with Disubi N 11 lci Aci(ADA)Millen the'City o Corpus(.'tan,li, We wiIf It ISo make i'vimi"t.s and reLommenda ions lo the 4:ilk('munch and nCllels,tml and tlhc benunnent III gloull and ill lm r3;rerup relaliunshi,pas wilhin the ccuxvmurl itly. MAJOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: A. Non-17iscriodoalion I'roV raau IL ADA Cotrrpliance I.Ineiklt,Imesng alive,and hiediatlnnlltesullm iaan Services 1.Address md rrionilm ADA compliance thlouah accoinniodaJon rryuv,5is and elinin 2.(oonxulirity Outreach.I'_alucation,and A#warvucss Complaints;Cululmunity Elluwlim and Aw arviless;,gird"1"eachnir.,ilsAdmio'l isuowet Assistance.. 3.reciaacaii and Adir inis rrn"Se^rviC:',v 2.coordination lit iCY1) CiX7C1911➢1tl G7i1,Y'nimitor'ing,and I pdile of Ii1C(I ytvi&ADA I Iansifian Plan Artoirlmatl C)ct Adnplm<I C"niracl nr ,2013 2(184-Smp1 (7111"15- IN al Cnatr, M11aalrch p,'y117) taallrr'anl,+r INPERFORMANCENlt;ASUREOBJECTIVjAclual 28184 2015 .11'16' surrtllmlc I'1uc.2015 Jaii.2CVIfi reh201b 2016 "1"nn VID X. 1GiA! A. sCR1 IC'E LEVEL 081Jt C-FIVE: Provide Investigative Service to include intake,Investigation,lilediation,conciliation,tnonitt7ring,and charge resolution in Employment(including ADA),hair Housing,and Public Accommodation, ,Tlewupes. Output EEOC Contract Yr October tar y Do July, 1 nl s i N121a 14 Ycssmssld h 75 (h S l 7 g 25 33', `Se tctnb er. "Total and%of Coal- Modification to (,3 Intake Referrals to EEOCotal and ren 783, of Goal Refcrals'City Employee cages, Downward 713 modification 55 a 1 2 4 9 25 45°Aa I'oliticaal Subdivisions entities,Age Ind to 56.1uly Equal Pay Discriminations. 2015 30 I I9 as oi' I IUD 1.1I Contract Year is July-.lune. June 2014, 25 20 3 2 1 1 4 14 70% 04%tit r ball 1kasuras :G.arecnvenesss EEOC C°h arges Closed within 180 days 751141 75�%,, 0 3 I 7 n 22 88% Its r41 01 total closures YTD EFOC Referrals:flerfected Charges completed and Sent to SAF0 in.ICI days 901111 90% 0 1 2 113 S 16 64"h or less(as','"of) I-IUD[weir Housing C;onipltaii"s closed ro1", 70% I C) t) Cl 1) 0 within 100 days its'V,,of'tatal It. SERVICE LI-ATI,011.)[ j]VE: Provide"Cornnunity Outreach,Education,Iand:Asvareitims„ .1kasuresa Output I Number ol'tralitling sessions,community 50 fitl Sal 2 3 2Tr raweting,s,and informational events. C. SERVICE LEVEL 011.11 CIVVr',: ADA Access.,Accommodations,and Technical Assistance Request rasolutioll Measures. Output ADA Citizens'Complaints QAccess.) 100 50 1 0 3 1 12 24"/n u ie Accornanolalion Inquiri"JRequests 55 50 l I 1 0 6 121/, NewlRcquests for Acconnn. TraAi1Rc yelp I'icklup7s 30 50 6 5 4 29 513'%n ADA Technical Assistance 50 tit 12 11 S 3 56 93'Yo Plan Reviews/Site visits 25 311 S CI 3 1 2.4 Key Highlights:refer to back of page. MARCH 2016 EEOC;, B Closures;9 Charge Deferral% 14 New Charges Formalized; 18 complaints received(1 TW C) TARPS: (4)New Service Inquiries,(4)New Service Requests Mailed,(42)Service Request Re-Certifications Mailed,(6) Start New Service E-Mails Sent,(12)Discontinued Service E-Mails Sent,(4)Missed Pick-up Work Orders HUD:4 Cases Closed;.13 Cases Worked'On; 12 FH Telephonic/E-mail Interviews;17 FH Walk-in Interviews; 25 FH Telephonic Inquiry;1 FH IntakelIn Person Inquiry; 1 FH outreach @ Zavala Senior Center(3131116) ADA: TAS-School Sidewalk,referral to Code Enforcement due to sidewalk obstruction;and Grab Bar Installation specs. Accessibility Grlonvances-sidewalk not accessible for person in wheelchair,placed on the curb/sidewalk report for further review. Page 3 of 13 e Ili 00 LA N is _ My -+ t� to ,M c C _ s - u, 0 to 00 W 0 20 fl 0 b N roc c OY ® z 3 7s (D - C) .. m " -t, Q w ®` m 0 C d 0 ° ro k° a rro' ro c 3ro a —' m _ r T. 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[illp:/Iwww.evite.cofTitservicestevenks/DICFN7HB5DYZ64WESE PF5H6Y41XSLY/exporypririt 1/1 Page 8 of 13 Corning to Coastal Bend CIL'. 3-day r g course: May 3-4 , 2016 1 IF M ■ Are a person with a developmental disability. Have something to say about what matters to people with disabilities. Want to learn how to be an effective public speaker. Will take an active role in training, practicing, and follow-up. today!Learn about Project SPEAK* *Public speaking training for people with developi-rental disabilities. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Dalia Guterriez I CBCIL Independent Living Specialist daliag@cbcil.org I (361)883-8461 r'inancial Sul)paortf"rvr Pt,giectS,JGAiCps provided to Imagine Cnterp rises Pap,tiie'l(ras CouncilJarDevel'o,pmerrtal Disabilities,ivith 17c doral firrtds°made available by the United Stotrs Npaurrtrnent ofHealth and Human Services Administration on)ntelloctual De.uet10po1e17ta1 Disubdities.(.02'4,999(70r%)DDfunds,S41,767(30%j non-federal resources) Page 9 of 13 ` x Project SPEAK is a training program for self-advocates with developmental disabilities who want tobecome public speakers.As °SPEAKens," self-advocates can focus attention on real issues that matter topeopiewith developmental disabilities. Who can be a SPEAKer? Project SPEAK works with organizations around Texas to create local teams of SPEAKers.Any self-advocate with adevelopmental disability who lives ima local partner's service area can apply. How are SPEAKers selected? From all people that apply,between five and 10 people will be picked for each Project SPEAK training class.The Project SPEAK trainers and local partner will sekectSPExKers who: = Show ostrong interest impublic speaking,even oftrthe project ends, = Are able to describe one nrmore tnpi*W they feel strongly about and want others to understand. ~ Agree to: o Take part inatwo-day basic training program and atleast one follow-up session(with reasonable accommodations,asneeded). o Do homework.Practice,and stay in touch with the Project SPEAK team between training sessions. o Develop at least one presentation about something that's important personally and/or to others people with developmental disabilities, o Make at least one presentation to a conference,agency,organization,or similar audience(with reasonable accommodation,asneeded>. o Take part infinding and choosing appropriate speaking opportunities. Note:|mmaking selections,we are committed to diversity in race,ethnicity,gender,and disability.We'll keep the applications ufpeople that aren't selected incase ofdropouts o,additional training opportunities inthe community. The Project SPEAK team will work closely with spsAKeotodevelop speaking opportunities and reach new audiences.We'll explore different presentation options for SPEAKers for whom a traditional"speech"may not bethe most effective form ofcommunication. Important:Project SPEAK will fund transportation,lodging,meals,and attendant expenses for traveling to make apesenuodon.No travel will be paid for attending local training.Project SPEAK will not pay speakers'fees to participants,though the host organization may choose to do so.There is no requirement or guarantee of payment for speaking. How to Apply qq�s_� Complete the attached application and ma|ia Gutierrez,Independent Living Specialist return byemail,fax,ormail.The return Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living(CeOL> information isnmthe application. (gO1)8O3-O4Gro,ApdiqggLc� Financial SuppurtforrProject SPEAK is provided by the Texas counciffor Developmental'Disabilities,with Federalfunds made available by the upiteuomooDepartment of*eaoxand Human Services,Administration onIntellectual Developmental Vismoumieo,($z24,999(m96) oofmnus;$m',ar(30%)non-federal nso,rces./ Page 1Oof13 r ro ,� is SPEAKer Application Please answer all questions. If you have questions, contact Cheryl Harris, project manager, at 1-800-572-7159 (toll-free)or cherylharri's18@corncast.net. Dame: Address: City: State: ZIP: �Phone: rCell: —� Email: About You: The information you give in this section will help us have as diverse a group of SPEAKers as possible.You do not have to provide information about your gender, birth date, race/ethnicity, or disability, if you don't want to. Gender: Birth date: Race/Ethnicity: Disability: What do you want to speak about? (What do you want others to know about you and other people with disabilities?Is there something you want to make better- like working,going to school, where you live, having transportation, making friends,doing fun things, etc.?) Page 11 of 13 What do you think you need to learn to be a Are there certain agencies, groups,or public speaker? audiences you want to speak to? Why is learning to be a public speaker important to you? Carefully read the statement below,then sign and date the form. The information I've given on this form is true and correct, I understand that being part of Project SPEAK means I will need to attend training and do homework between training sessions. I understand that I am expected to: 1) Develop at least one presentation on a topic that is related to an issue that is important to people with developmental disabilities. 2) Give at least one presentation to a conference, agency, organization or similar audience. 3)Take part in finding and choosing appropriate speaking opportunities, Photo Release Statement: I hereby consent to participating in interviews, giving quotes, being photographed(including videos and movies) by Project SPEAK.I also grant to Project SPEAK the right to edit, use, and reuse said products for non-profit purposes including use in print, on the internet,and all other forms of media (including social media). I also hereby release Project SPEAK and its agents and employees from all claims, demands,and liabilities whatsoever in connection with the above. Type or sign your name here: Date: Parent / guardian (required for applicants younger than 18)- Date, Ready to submit the application? See the next page for details. Page 12 of 13 HOW TO RETURN YOUR APPLICATION: Note: The form is made to be filled ouit on a computer, but you can fill it out in writing. Choose the way that works best for you: 1. If you have Adobe Reader, you can type your information on your computer and send It using the Submit Form button, You can download Adobe Reader for free, 2. Save the form (on the File menu, click Save As) and fill it out on your computer. You can send it by email OR print and send it by fax or mail. 3. Print the form and fill it out in writing. Send it by fax or mail. Return your application to: Questions? Project SPEAK/CBCIL Dalia Gutierrez, Independent Living Specialist Email: daliag@cbcil.org Phone: (361) 883-8461 Mail: 1537 Seventh St., Corpus Christi,TX 78404 Email: dafiag@cbcil.org Pax: (361) 883-4820 ,Financial Support far Project SPEAK is provided to Imagine Enterprises by the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities,with 17cileralfunds made available by the United States Department of Ilealth and Huntan Services,Administration on Intellectual and Develoinnental Disabilities.(SI24,999(70%)DD finds; $41,767(30%)non federal resources). For more hijbrination about Imagine Enterjurises to learn more about Project SPEAKvstafelvitle efforts, contact Cheryl Harris,Project Director,1-800-572-7159(toll free)or chei:vlliitrrisl8Cconicast.tiet. Page 13 of 13