HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Committee For Persons With Disabilities - 07/03/2003 SUMMARY MINUTES
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
COMMITTEE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
JULY 3, 2003
This meeting was rescheduled and reposted from July 2, 2001
Committee Members - Present Committee Members - Absent
Chairperson: Ms. Crystal Lyons Vice Chair: Mr. Roberto M. Flores
Ms. Linda Fallwell-Stover Mr. Glen Ray Torno
Ms. Toni Padilla Ms. Debra Valenzuela
Ms. Mary J. Saenz
Mr. Billy R. Sayles Persons from the Public - Present
Mr. Eloy Soza Abel Alonzo
City Staff: (Administrative Support)
Building Official: Park & Recreation Director:
Mr. Art Sosa - Absent Vacant
Human Relations Administrator: Legal Advisor:
Mr. L. David Ramos, Director Mr. Joseph Harney
Human Relations Analyst:
Wanese Taylor Butler
Human Relations Management Assistant:
Ms. June Shultz
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Lyons
ATTENDANCE:
Roll Call —
Crystal Lyons — P; Robert Flores — A (Unable to attend due to date change);
Linda Fallwell-Stover— P; Toni Padilla—P; Mary Saenz —P; Billy Sayles —
P; Eloy Soza — P; Ray Tomo — A (Unable to attend due to date change);
Debra Valenzuela - A (Unable to attend due to date change). City Staff: Mr.
Sosa - A; Joseph Harney - P; David Ramos - P; Wanese Butler - P; June
Shultz - P. The Committee had a quorum.
SCANNED
EXCUSED ABSENCES: Absences to be excused — Billy Sayles attended
an MHMR Training in June 2003, this training pertained to disability related
issues. Mr. Soza made a motion to note this as an excused absence,
seconded by Ms. Fallwell-Stover. Vote was taken and motion passed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Monthly Minutes from June 4, 2003 Meeting
- other than typographical errors, Mr. Soza made a motion to accept the
minutes as presented, seconded by,Mr. Sayles. Vote was taken and motion
passed. Monthly Minutes from E16, 2003 Special Meeting - Mr. Soza
made a motion to accept the minutes as presented, seconded by Mr. Sayles.
Vote was taken and motion passed.
PRESENTATIONS / PUBLIC COMMENTS: A motion was made by
Ms. Lyons for the presentation on "SCOOP" Reporting and Training to be
tabled until next month, seconded by Ms. Fallwell-Stover. Vote was taken
and motion passed.
CHAIR'S REPORT: None at this time.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. Outreach/Awareness Sub-Committee: No report at this time.
B. Legislative Sub-Committee:
a. Draft Undue Burden Language
b. Draft Information to Contractors
Handouts were distributed - yellow paper handout of draft ordinance with
undue burden language as requested by the Committee and green paper
handout of the Committee's prior draft ordinance language documents.
Discussion began on the yellow draft and on Page 6, moving readily
achievable as a definition. Use the same five tests for undue burden and
readily achievable under the Americans with Disabilities (ADA). There was
discussion about the appropriate place for this undue burden
box/information. Mr. Ramos and Ms. Butler discussed that this was a more
appropriate place for the new text undue burden text because this being an
area on physical items. Readily achievable is based on physical barriers;
undue burden is on auxiliary aids. May be a solution if the Committee votes
to include this language. A concern is that the new text may get lost. There
are two sections here and in communication section. Mr. Harney indicated
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that the Committee could reference it. Ms. Lyons suggested that under
Section 24-86, Page 3, add in public accommodation or reference it. Further
discussion about adding box to this section too. Ms. Lyons suggested
adding in "and its contractors" after The City under (a), (b), 1) and 2) or just
insert the box as (c). Further general discussion, then the members looked at
Section 24-89 and wanted to change the last sentence to add in "on existing
facilities" after barriers. Also, on the second to last sentence the Committee
removed "or office buildings" and place "or" after warehouse. Then
members went back to Page 3 and have (a) with changes as noted above, but
then remove (b) and have 1) and 2) under (a). Then continue with adding
box in its entirety as (b), providing reasonable accommodation. General
discussion ensued about concern of having to go back to Assistant City
Manager, then back and forth action, further delaying the project. Mr.
Ramos indicated that no, this was part of the plan previously talked about.
This work was being done in response to CFPWD concerns. Motion was
made by Ms. Fallwell-Stover to make the changes as noted above, seconded
by Mr. Sayles. Vote was taken and motion passed.
Next, Committee members discussed the draft letter to contractors/lessees
and an attachment of Questions and Answers Informational Sheet, proposed
by the Committee's Ad Hoc Sub-Committee. In the review by the members,
the following minor changes were requested and/or comments made - 2000
U.S. Census; provided by or on behalf of the City; to save money on postage
and copies, indicate "for more information or a copy contact..."; reference
Internet; Ms. Lyons has some contact information; correct dates of public
meetings will be added later. Motion was made to accept the Notification
Letter for Contractors/Lessees by Mr. Sayles, seconded by Mr. Soza. Vote
was taken and motion passed. The Questions and Answers Informational
Sheet was reviewed. Ms. Lyons suggested language for the answers through
a handout and indicated that most of the information is from the Department
Of Justice, National Council for Disabilities or other related resource sites.
The first item ties to the Mission and Purpose of the CFPWD. Item two Mr.
Sayles asked for it to be more positive by inserting information at top of the
paragraph. Additionally, Ms. Padilla was concerned about the perception
and message the Committee was making with the sentence indicating "...has
been very slow in our community". Discussion ensued and members
discussed paragraph structure and language on purpose and benefits. The
remaining suggested answers were reviewed without further Committee
changes. Ms Fallwell-Stover made a motion to accept the Q&A Sheet as
amended, which was seconded by Mr. Sayles. Vote was taken and motion
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passed. Ms. Saenz asked what happens if people don't wish to comply? Ms.
Padilla indicated that it is addressed in the ordinance. Ms. Saenz asked that
the Committee include a phase that if there are other questions to contact the
Human Relations Office, and provide contact information.
Due to time and another advisory board meeting in the Council Chambers, a
motion was made to table the rest of the Agenda by Mr. Soza, and seconded
by Ms. Padilla. Vote was taken and the motion passed.
Mr. Ramos asked about the time line for the public meetings on the
proposed non-discrimination ordinance and about the Committees desire to
place the ordinance on the City Council Agenda. Ms. Lyons expressed to
have the ordinance on the Agenda prior to July 26th, which is the ADA's
anniversary date. Ms. Fallwell-Stover made a motion recommending that
the City Council place the ordinance on the Agenda for consideration as
soon as possible, prior to the public presentation or in conjunction with the
public meetings. The City Council will be holding meetings in August on
the 8`h, 15th, and the 22nd. She further indicated a need to try to get it on one
of those dates and have at least one of the public meetings prior to the
anniversary date of July 26t. Mr. Soza seconded this motion. Vote was
taken and the motion passed.
Motion to Adjourn was made by Ms. Padilla, and seconded by Ms. Saenz.
Vote was taken and the motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
Minutes Approved:
C ;stal Lyons, Co mittee Chairperson Date
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