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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Committee For Persons With Disabilities - 06/05/2019 Page 1 of 9 Committee for Persons with Disabilities Summary of Minutes for June 5, 2019 1. Call to order @ 3:01 PM 2. Moment of Reflection 3. Anthony Navarrette led the Pledge of Allegiance 4. Roll Call Committee Members Present: Richard Balli (ARP, ENG) Anthony Navarrette (CVI) T. C. Chadden (ENG) Vanessa Nisbett (ARP, PSA) Melanie Gomez (PSA) Dr. Anthony Zoccolillo (CVI, PSA) Committee Members Absent: Marshall Burns (PSA, ENG) Mary Bustos (ARP) Sabrina Ramirez (CVI) Staff Members Present: Ginger Davis (Human Relations) Marisa Alaniz (Engineering) Gene Delauro (Development Svc) Alex Gonzalez (Parking Control) Staff Members Absent: Lisa Aguilar (Legal) Sylvia Wilson (Human Relations) Lisa Oliver (Parks/Rec) A. Requests and Approvals for Excused Absences – Mary Bustos was out of town and unable to attend the June meeting. Sabrina Ramirez was unable to attend due to the death of a close friend. Both asked to be excused and the requests were approved. Motion – T.C. Chadden Second – Anthony Navarrette Motion Passed 5. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of 04.03.18 Motion – Dr. Anthony Zoccolillo Second – T.C. Chadden Motion Passed 6. Public Comments T. C. Chadden suggested a prayer and pledge of allegiance to the Texas flag be added to the Agenda. Mr. Balli said it could be discussed at next month’s meeting and asked that it be added to July’s Agenda. Robert Flores said he had filed a Citizen’s Accessibility Grievance related to his family’s attendance at a May 4th Disney on Ice performance at the American Bank Center. He stated that there is no dedicated ADA seating on the first floor and questioned whether the ABC Center complies with ADA requirements. Mr. Flores requested that someone MOTION MOTION Page 2 of 9 from the City and ABC center respond to his complaint. Mr. Balli stated that the Committee would follow up on his complaint and that it be considered on next month’s agenda. 7. Presentations (Limited to 10 Minutes) A. Martha Lawhon, Beach Operations, Parks & Recreation Ms. Lawhon provided an overview of the C.A.S.T. for Kids event scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2019, at the Packery Channel Boat Parking Lot. She passed out flyers and answered questions from the members. (Copies of the flyers are attached to the Minutes.) B. Jennifer Ledford, Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend Ms. Ledford provided an update on the Summer Earn & Learn Program and answered questions from the members. 8. Staff Reports/Comments A. Human Relations Division – No report B. Development Services Department – Gene Delauro reported on the May 2019 construction permits totaling $41 million. C. Engineering Services –- Mr. Balli reported on the curb cuts at Ramsey and Houston Streets and Marisa Alaniz reported on current projects on Slough Road, Carroll Lane, Airline, Everhart and Morgan. Ms. Alaniz stated that the ADA Improvement Project List is being finalized and will be sent to RTA to apply for a grant. D. Parks and Recreation Department – No report E. CCPD Parking Control Department – ADA Citation Trend Update Alex Gonzalez provided the ADA Citation Count Report for May 2019 and answered questions from the members. (A copy of the report is attached to the Minutes.) 9. Subcommittee Reports A. Engineering Subcommittee – Mr. Balli referred to the previous update from Marisa Alaniz. B. Public Service Announcement Subcommittee – Vanessa Nisbet said she hopes to have a meeting in June. C. Accessible Recreational Parks Subcommittee – Mr. Balli stated his goal is to find a softball field for the disabled and wounded warriors. He plans to contact Parks & Recreation for their assistance. D. Community Volunteer Involvement Subcommittee – Dr. Zoccolillo reported on the future C.A.S.T. and Walk ‘n Roll events in September. 10. Chairperson’s Report A. Round table discussion - Mr. Balli reminded the members that the July meeting will be held on July 10th due to the holiday. B. Committee Shirts Possible Design Change - Various options for new Committee shirts were discussed and it was agreed to place the discussion on next month’s agenda. Page 3 of 9 11. Identify Items to be placed on next Agenda • Billy Delgado – City’s Emergency Plan During Hurricane Season • Possible addition of prayer and pledge allegiance to the Texas flag • Follow up on Robert Flores’ Citizen’s Accessibility Grievance • Possibility of softball field for disabled and wounded warriors 12. Adjournment Motion – Melanie Gomez Second – Anthony Navarrette Motion Passed Meeting adjourned at 3.51 PM MOTION Page 4 of 9 Page 5 of 9 Page 6 of 9 Page 7 of 9 Page 8 of 9 Page 9 of 9