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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Committee For Persons With Disabilities - 08/07/2019 Page 1 of 7 Committee for Persons with Disabilities Summary of Minutes for August 7, 2019 1. Call to order @ 3:08 PM 2. Moment of Reflection 3. Anthony Navarrette led the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags 4. Roll Call Committee Members Present: Richard Balli (ARP, ENG) Anthony Navarrette (CVI) Marshall Burns (PSA, ENG) Vanessa Nisbett (ARP, PSA) Melanie Gomez (PSA) Sabrina Ramirez (CVI) Committee Members Absent: Mary Bustos (ARP) T. C. Chadden (ENG) Dr. Anthony Zoccolillo (CVI, PSA) Staff Members Present: Ginger Davis (Human Relations) Marisa Alaniz (Engineering) Gene Delauro (Development Svc) Alex Gonzalez (Parking Control) Lisa Oliver (Parks/Rec) Sylvia Wilson (Human Relations) Staff Members Absent: Lisa Aguilar (Legal) A. Requests and Approvals for Excused Absences – Mary Bustos was out of town and unable to attend the August meeting. Mr. Chadden and Dr. Zoccolillo were ill and unable to attend the August meeting. Their requests for excused absences were approved. Motion – Anthony Navarrette Second – Sabrina Ramirez Motion Passed 5. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of 06.05.19 Motion – Vanessa Nisbet Second – Anthony Navarrette Motion Passed 6. Public Comments Marty Knowles of Riviera, Texas, introduced himself and his miniature horse, Sugar Ray. Mr. Knowles explained that his goal is to make the community more aware of the use of miniature horses as service animals to assist those with disabilities. Jose Flores with the CC Rimz asked the Committee for assistance in finding a basketball court or gym where the members of the team can practice. MOTION MOTION Page 2 of 7 7. Presentations (Limited to 10 Minutes) A. Berardo Cantu, Compliance Officer with Code Enforcement Mr. Cantu provided an overview of the City’s Code Enforcement Division and its efforts to keep all properties in compliance and to strengthen neighborhoods by preventing the deterioration of housing and commercial properties. Residents are encouraged to keep the community free from health and safety risks to reduce related criminal activity and preserve property values. B. Sylvia Wilson, Human Relations Administrator – Citizen Accessibility Grievance Process Mrs. Wilson explained the process involved in submitting a Citizen Accessibility Grievance and discussed the City app where citizens can submit complaints. The Citizen Accessibility Grievance Form was handed out and Mrs. Wilson answered questions from the members. (A copy of the form is attached to the Minutes.) 8. Staff Reports/Comments A. Human Relations Division – Sylvia Wilson commented on the Performance Report for July 2019 and the Operation Safe Return event on July 27th. B. Development Services Department – Gene Delauro reported on the July 2019 construction permits totaling 294 for $67 million and gave an update on the status of the fee waivers for accessible ramps. He stated that the ordinance would go to the City Council on September 10th and asked that someone from the Committee and the Human Relations Commission be present. C. Engineering Services – Marisa Alaniz stated that signage is needed for the Ramsey Street project before it is completed. Ms. Alaniz comment that there will be a public meeting on August 8th at King High School for the reconstruction of Everhart from Holly to S.P.I.D. D. Parks and Recreation Department – Lisa Oliver gave an update on the request for a proposed softball field for persons with disabilities. Ms. Oliver met with Mr. Balli and Mrs. Wilson on July 31st to discuss the use of a field located at Greenwood and Horne Road. E. CCPD Parking Control Department – ADA Citation Trend Update Alex Gonzalez provided the ADA Citation Count Report for July 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 stated he plans to schedule a meeting soon and hopes to have an update at the next meeting. B. Public Service Announcement Subcommittee – Vanessa Nisbet commented that she hopes to schedule a meeting within the next few weeks. Mr. Balli gave Ms. Nisbet the thumb drive with the accessible parking PSA. C. Accessible Recreational Parks Subcommittee – Mr. Balli referred to the previous update from Lisa Oliver regarding the proposed softball field for persons with disabilities. Page 3 of 7 D. Community Volunteer Involvement Subcommittee – Anthony Navarrette shared an update from Dr. Zoccolillo concerning the upcoming Walk ‘n Roll and C.A.S.T. events in September. 10. Chairperson’s Report A. Round table discussion - Mr. Navarrette asked the Committee to follow up on Joe Flores request for assistance in locating a place where the CC Rimz can practice. Mrs. Wilson suggested that perhaps Mr. Flores could give a presentation at next month’s meeting explaining their specific needs. Additional information was also requested on service animals. Marshall Burns offered to give a presentation on service animal training. Mr. Burns also announced that he has taken a new position with Health and Human Services as a blind children specialist. B. Committee Shirts Possible Design Change – Vanessa Nisbet showed a couple of designs a friend had suggested and it was decided to discuss the designs at next month’s meeting. (Copies of the designs are attached to the Minutes.) 11. Identify Items to be placed on next Agenda • Presentation on service animals by certified trainer • Jose Flores on CC Rimz need for basketball court or gym to practice • Committee shirts – possible design change 12. Adjournment Motion – Marshall Burns Second – Melanie Gomez Motion Passed Meeting adjourned at 4:38 PM MOTION Page 4 of 7 Page 5 of 7 Page 6 of 7 Page 7 of 7