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Summary Minutes fortt�lrre Meeting of February 2,zoos
I. Meeting was called to order at 3:45 pm with no quorum yet.
A. Roll call.
Present Committee Members:
Ms. Stover,Ms Padilla,Ms Lyons, Mr. Watson
Present Staff Members:
Mr. Baur, Ms Butler, Ms. Gavlik, Ms. Moffett, Mr. Harney (late), Mr.
Garza(late)
(Approximately 3:50 PM, Mr. Flores arrived; a quorum established.)
B. Excused Absences:
The Committee excused Mr. Flores' absence by vote.
Mr. Bazar introduced the Human Relations Staff to the Committee: Ms. Smoot,
Mr. Lorenzo, Ms.Martinez, and Ms. Moffett.
He noted that there is one position that is vacant.
Ms. Stover welcomed the Human Relations Staff. She also welcomed Ms.
Gavlik,Director of Parks and Recreation to the Committee
II. Approval of Minutes: Tabled until next meeting
Ms. Lyons asked for the minutes to receive early for review due to length. The
Minutes were tabled. Ms. Stover agreed and asked to receive minutes by Friday
prior to the meeting.
III. Presentation and Public Comments:
Public Comments: none
Presentations: There were three presentations.
Accessible Parking Violations -Judge Tamez of the City's Municipal Court and
Assistant Chief Bung of the CC Police Department.
Handout of statistics given
All cases before they go to trial are in a pre-trail stage. Everyone who comes to
court has a choice to plead guilty or not guilty. If the person wants to pay the
fine, it will be a$290.00 fine. If a person with a disability fined, they can bring
proof to the courts and their case will be dismissed. If a person is fined and is
transporting a person with a disability,that person will need to bring the placard
and a statement to the judge and more than likely their case will be dismissed. If
a person manufactures a counterfeit placard for use or sale, that person will be
faced with(1)one year in jail and fined $4,000.00 because it is a Class"A"
Misdemeanor if they are found guilty. There are other fines for additional charges
of this offense. If a person lends a placard to a person for the purpose to mislead
the public,the owner of the placard and the person using the placard are in
violation of the law and will be fined. Chief Bung also spoke to the committee
and informed the committee that if a person has parked incorrectly,the police
officer must wait until the person comes out of the business he or she is in so that
they can be ticketed and the police officer can identify the person. He stated that
most of the violations occur when there are a lot of people out at businesses.
Some committee members did voice that the ticket should be given without the
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person being tli`because the person is in violation. M9lyons mentioned a
program that allows citizens to right tickets.
Coastal Bend Regional Park Foundation -Greg Perkes,President
Handout given on general information.
The Coastal Bend Regional Park Foundation,Inc. was organized in 1994. A
regional park is a recreational park. It will take $18 million dollars to construct
the park. There are four projects in development. The first is the learning tree
house. The second is a kid's place area. The third is a swimming hole. The
Amphitheater is the fourth projects. Committee Members mentioned everything
should be universally designed for all persons. Mr. Perkes welcomed input from
the committee and the committee voiced an interest in working with this five year
project to bring better insight for people with disabilities.
Visitability Collaboration—Judy Telge of ACi - CBCIC
Handout given of general information.
Ms. Telge commented on three components to bring visitability to completion:
Education,Policy, and Demonstration. In order to participate in a movement to
change policy,the City of Corpus Christi should adopt a policy on visitability.
The Accessible Communities,Inc. will be available to assist in this happening.
Habitat for Humanity has a federal grant that mandates what the do for persons
with disabilities.
IV. Chairperson's Report: Position Statement on Recreation. Ms. Stover will present
the statement to the commission and at that time, she will ask for endorsement
from the Human Relations Commission and Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board.
V. Sub-Committee Reports: None
VI. Staff Reports:
Ms. Butler
A. Non-Discrimination Ordinance: nothing further on this ordinance.
B. ADA Title I Employment comprehensive Self Evaluation—Human
Resources: nothing further at this time.
C. Other Items:
1. Follow-up on Curb Ramp Projects Funding:
Mr. Rocha is working so information and will be getting back in
touch with Ms. Butler.
(Ms. Gavlik had to leave at 4:30)
2. Park and Recreation Outreach/Marketing Effort: Ms. Lyons
mentioned that the committee has a list of 25 students and
parents to contacts. Ms Lyons stated that she would e-mail the
list to Ms. Butler. Ms. Gavlik is in the process of implementing
some changes.
3. Accessible Polling Places: Ms.Butler did revisit with the City
Secretary's office. That office will contact Ms. Butler and let her
know who will be doing the track for ADA compliance of the
polling places. The Committee agreed that if a person
experiences problems when trying to vote, the polling place
should have a designated contact person for assistance.
4. Mr. Bazar mentioned that the committee looked good regarding
the absence roster and encouraged members to keep up the good
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(Work. Mr. Bazar has also talked with tlillre department about
"Operation Caring for You"—Capt. Andrea Williams.
VII. Old Business:
A. Accessible Parking Brochure—Distribution Letter and Destinations:
B. CFPWD's Position Statement on Recreation Inclusion: None further
changes. The Chair will share with the Human Relations Commission and
PRAC.
C. Veterans with Disabilities—Collaboration with Veteran Affairs:No report
at this time.
D. Arena Parking and Accessibility Issues:
Ms. Lyons made some observations at the arena and determined that there
is limited accessible parking and unprotected ramps. Mr. Flores agreed
that more needs to be done.
E. Prioritization of Planning Retreat Items:
MOTION: Upon viewing the handout,the Committee, Ms. Lyons
Motioned to accept the priority list as adopted with a Second by Mr.
Flores. The motion passed.
(Ms. Lyons has to leave at approximately 5:45 PM)
F. Public Outreach—Exploration of associate/advisory members:
None at this time.
VIII. New Business: none
IX. Committee Concerns/Request for Agenda Items:None
X. Announcements: None
XI. Adjournment: No Quorum. The Meeting adjourned at approximately 5:55 PM.
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