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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Committee For Persons With Disabilities - 06/01/2005 • CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI-COMMITTEE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Summary Minutes for the Meeting of June 1, 2005 I. The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 3:45 PM A. Roll call: Present Committee Members: Linda Fallwell-Stover, Toni Padilla, Robert Flores, Brian Watson, Mary Saenz, Present Staff Members: Ms. Wanese Butler, Ms. April Moffett, Joseph Hamey, Billy Delgado, Naomi Ramirez B. Excused Absences: Robert Flores Motion: Mary Saenz moved to excuse Mr. Flores, May absence with a Second from Brian Watson. The Motion passed. Ms. Fallwell-Stover stated that she would be in contact with Mr. Sayles so that she can find out if there is something preventing him from attending the meetings. II. Approval of Minutes: May 4th minutes The Committee made amendments to the minutes Motion: There was a motion to accept the minutes as amended by Toni Padilla with a Second by Mary Saenz. The Motion passed. [4:00 PM Naomi Ramirez arrived. She attended the meeting in place of Alonzo Garza] May 11t^ Minutes The Committee made amendments to the minutes. Motion: There was a motion to accept the minutes as amended by Robert Flores with a Second by Brian Watson. Motion passed. Ill. Presentation and Public Comments: No Report IV. Chairperson's Report: (Discussion, with possible action) • The Chairperson asked Committee members to encourage people to become a part of this Committee. • The CCHRC is in the final stages of the Fair Housing Brochure V. Sub-Committee Reports:(Discussion, with possible action): No Report VI. Staff Reports / Comments (Discussion, with possible action) A. Non-Discrimination Ordinance • The Human Relations next Quarterly meeting is scheduled in July 2005. SCANNED CFPWD 06/012005 1 111110 `/ • There were 48 complaints on accessibility issues on sidewalks and curb ramps submitted by individuals. The Human Relations Department is working with the Neighborhood Services Department to resolve the complaints regarding the sidewalks and working with the Engineering Department to resolve the complaints regarding the curb ramps. • There was a citizen complaint resolved regarding audio problems when he viewed the City Council Meeting on the television. • The Human Relations Department is aiding in the resolving some transportation and accessibilities issues from one citizen. • The Human Relations Department was asked to provide some technical assistance in providing accessibilities improvements on the People Street T-Head for the new RTA Water Taxi and Trolley Stations. Two additional parking spaces and an accessible path have been added. • Planning session for Inclusion Awareness. Ms. Butler stated that the Human Relations Department is in the process of updating the list of Departmental ADA Coordinators. After the list is updated, those coordinators will be asked to attend Aaron McCullough's training session in July 2005. B. ADA Title I Employment Comprehensive: No Report C. Other Items: 1. Follow-up on Curb Ramp Ms. Butler provided a handout from Mr. Bazar and Engineering Services Department. The Engineering Department has provided the status of the February 2002 projects. The Committee had questions regarding the handout from the Engineering Department and would like another presentation from the Engineering Department. 2. Park and Recreation Outreach — (Billy Delgado attended the meeting in place of Ms. Gavlik) The Park and Recreation Department will forward Inclusion Awareness materials and flyers to this Committee so that this Committee can view those before they are distributed to the public. 3. Accessible Polling Places Ms. Butler is waiting to hear from Nueces County. The county is going through the process for the new accessible polling units for 2006. 4. July Inclusion/Education Awareness Events CFPWD aroirzuos 2 1119 There was a planning session for Inclusion Awareness Month. The session included Human Relations, RTA, Park and Recreation, SMG, and Whataburger Field Staff. The group that met is requesting Aaron McCullough to come and have a training session here. It was stated that this would be a good time for the Committee members to receive training. The group that met has considered training for Whataburger Field Staff, SMG Staff, Parks and Recreation, ADA Coordinators, and the Operators for RTA. The City Boards and Commissions are also being considered to attend. The date being considered is the first week of August. The Committee members stated that they would like to be made aware of this training calendar. VII. Old Business There was a question about the family restrooms at Whataburger Field. Another question was about the light pole at Whataburger Field and the path of travel from the parking lot. VIII. New Business: No Report IX. Committee Concerns / Request for Agenda Items: • Family restrooms, accessible paths of travel and the light pole at Whataburger Field • Accessible seating manifest from the American Bank Center. The Committee would like see accessible seating at all levels • Follow up on accessible parking citations from Chief Bung and the data report from municipal court. The Committee is requesting a presentation. • Parks and Rec.'s budget relevant to ADA • Year 2002 vs. 2005—The Committee wants to know what is funded and what is not. They are requesting a presentation from the Engineering Department regarding the handout given at the June 1• meeting. • ADA Title I —Employment—The Committee would like to know Human Resource's status regarding ADA Title I. The Committee is requesting a presentation from the Human Resource Department. X. Announcements: • Sign Language Camp for Kids June 16 & 17, 2005—Ms. Padilla XI. Adjournment: MOTION: Mary Saenz moved for the meeting to be adjourned with a Second by Robert Flores. The Motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 5:26 PM. CFPWD 06/01/2005 3