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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Committee For Persons With Disabilities - 09/07/2005 kr► CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI-COMMITTEE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Summary Minutes for the Meeting of September 7, 2005 I. The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 3:38 PM A. Roll call: Present Committee Members: Linda Fallwell-Stover, Mary Saenz, David Walker, Abel Alonzo, James Duerr Post Roll Call Arrivals: Roberto Flores, Eloy Soza, Absent Committee Members: Toni Padilla, Brian Watson Present Staff Members: Leon Bazar, Wanese Butler, April Moffett, Linda Hodge on behalf of Sally GavIlk, Naomi Ramirez on behalf of Alonzo Garza Public: Mr. Henry Mr. Guajardo B. Excused Absences: Mary Saenz: MOTION: David Walker moved to excuse Mary Saenz's August 2005 absence with a second from Able Alonzo. The motion passed. David Walker: MOTION: Mary Saenz moved to excuse David Walker's July 2005 absence with a second from Able Alonzo. The motion passed. The chairperson introduced the new Committee member, James Duerr. She spoke on some of the community activities that he has been involved with. James Duerr responded by saying that he was glad to be a member of this committee. II. Approval of Minutes: Meeting of August 1 2005 Motion: There was a motion to amend David Walker's attendance and accept the minutes as amended by Able Alonzo with a second by Mary Saenz. The motion passed. Ill. Presentation and Public Comments: Public Comments: The chairperson recognized and introduced the public in attendance at the meeting. Mr. Henry and Mr. Guajardo Mr. Henry addressed the Committee about accessible parking issues here in the city. He presented the Committee with documentation that he purchased C��� 05 SCANNED v regarding parking citations issued to support his concern that accessible parking violations do occur here in the city and that it is a problem. Mr. Guajardo was introduced and spoke to the Committee about accessible parking in Corpus Christi. He informed the Committee that accessible parking violations concerned him because it is a problem here in the city and that was reason for coming to this meeting. Members of the Committee thanked both men for coming to the meeting and stated that the accessible parking Issue is a concern of this Committee and that they will continue to address the issue. Presentation: Proposed RTA Fare Restructure (Notice of Proposed Fare Increase) David Seiler and Vangie Chapa David Seiler provided handouts for the Committee for this presentation. He presented facts of a fare bus fair, diagrams of current and proposed fares and routes, and information of how the money from the fare increase would be used. David Seiler did indicate that the RTA had an operating budget for 2005 of$21.2 million and he provided the allocations for that budget and a copy of The B Proposed Bus Fares Survey—August 2005 survey was given to each Committee member. Ms. Fallwell-Stover requested that the Committee members e-mail their comments to her. IV. Chairperson's Report: (Discussion, with possible action): • The National Council on Disabilities issued a new release regarding the deep concern of persons with disabilities being at risk during emergency situations. Committee needs to continue to focus on meeting the needs of those persons. • The Chairperson informed the Committee that Ms. Padilla has been involved in the efforts of serving the evacuees. Via the Chairperson, Toni Padilla expressed thanks to the City for meeting the needs of the evacuees. • Texas Tech School of Pharmacy has been involved in a lawsuit of nondiscrimination. This lawsuit came out of New Orleans. • There is a program in Houston, Texas through a company named Imagine. The company is allowing employees to bring persons with disabilities to work for mentorship. V. Sub-Committee Reports:(Discussion, with possible action): ADA Title I—Mary Saenz The meeting with Ms. Ruthie Caraway of the City's Human Resource Department went well. The Subcommittee discussed better ways of measuring success in employing people with disabilities. The Chairperson CFPWD 090705 2 b V stated that there will be an ongoing effort to redefine the City's job descriptions and that it is a concern of this Committee that the City does not have an affirmative action plan. Some Committee members stated that the stats should indicate how many people have been hired with disabilities and rather than a reflection of how many people who have become disabled after employment. The Subcommittee will be meeting next month. VI. Staff Reports / Comments (Discussion, with possible action): A. Non-Discrimination Ordinance: Mr. Bazar The Quarterly Report will take place next month at the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 13, 2005. B. ADA Title I Employment Comprehensive Study: (Mary Saenz gave this update under Subcommittee Reports) C. Other Items: 1. Follow-up on Curb Ramp Projects' Summary—Leon Bazar This report will be given on a bi-monthly basis. The next report will be next month. 2. Park and Recreation Outreach/Marketing Effort—Linda Hodge The Parks and Recreation Department will be issuing their flyers on a quarterly basis. Linda Hodge also informed the Committee that there will be some co-sponsored activities between Parks and Recreation Department and MHMR. 3. Accessible Polling Places— Leon Bazar The Human Relations Department has the accessibility signs and accessible ramps for the upcoming election. Wanese Butler did do a walk thru of the polling places to ensure that everything was in place and ready. Leon Bazar: • Katrina Evacuees: Leon Bazar informed the Committee the he and Wanese Butler was called by the City to help at the EOC Memorial Coliseum and the American Bank Center. • Parking concerns: Coalition for the Coastal Bend had a meeting with the Police Chief has support 16 volunteers to help monitor parking. • Chief Bung, Judge Tamez and Leon Bazar did have a meeting regarding accessible parking and accessible routes. • Aaron McCullough is scheduled for training on September 21, 2005 and September 22, 2005. He will be meeting with Code Enforcement, Engineering Services, Human Resources and Human Relations Department. VII. Old Business: CFPWD 090705 3 V Mr. Flores is requesting the seating manifest from the American Bank Center. He also is requesting information regarding the American Bank Center's policy on seating on the lower levels of the center. VIII. New Business: none IX. Committee Concerns / Request for Agenda Items: • American Bank Center's seating manifest 1. Is there a policy on accessible seating? 2. What is the American Bank Center's policy on accessible seating? 3. What is the City's responsibility to ensure accessible seating (at a city owned facility)? 4. Will accessible seating be available at all events? • Accessible Parking Citations X. Announcements: none XI. Adjournment: MOTION: Mary Saenz moved for the meeting to be adjourned with a Second by David Walker. The Motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 5:33 PM. CFPWD 090705 4