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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Committee For Persons With Disabilities - 07/05/2006 t1a/ Is CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI-COMMITTEE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Summary Minutes for the Meeting of July 5, 2006 I. Call to Order 1 Roll Call I Requests for Excused Absences Call to Order: David Walker, Vice Chairperson called the meeting to order at 3:31 PM. Roll call: Present Committee Members: 56,� David Walker, Abel Alonzo, Toni Padilla, Eloy Soza, Brian Watso co"' 0 Post Roll Call Arrivals: F 42y Robert Flores, Mary Saenz Absent Committee Members: sN Linda Faliwell-Stover, James Duerr Present Staff Members: zoza Leon Bazar, April Moffett, Wanese Butler, Maureen Mahoney, Alonzo Garza, Guadalupe Rocha, Doyle Curtis, Billy Delgado, Peter Davidson Public: Mr. Meredith, Mr. DeVaney Excused Absences: Linda Fallwell-Stover David Walker informed the Committee members that Linda Fallwell-Stover would be absent from this meeting and has requested today's absence, (July 5, 2006), to be excused. MOTION: The Committee for Persons with Disabilities moved to excuse Linda Fallwell-Stover's July 5, 2006's absence and second in unison. The motion passed. James Duerr MOTION: David Walker moved to excuse James Duerr's June 7, 2006 absence with a second by Mary Saenz. The motion passed. Mary Saenz MOTION: Brian Watson moved to excuse Mary Saenz's June 7, 2006 absence with a second by Toni Padilla. The motion passed. II. Approval of Minutes: June 7, 2006 MOTION: Eloy Soza moved to approve the minutes of June 7, 2006 as written with a second by Abel Alonzo. The motion passed. III. Presentation and Public Comments: Presentation: Peter Davidson-Parks and Recreation's Marina Division Peter Davidson spoke on the 7.5 Million-dollar of improvements that are currently taking place on the City's T-Heads. The funding for the improvements have come from grants and borrowed money. He further informed the Committee that 160 new boat slips are currently p g¢y on CFPWD050306 SCA NE V the marina and that all of the docks and bathrooms with showers will be ADA compliant. Mr. Davidson informed the Committee that Marina Patrol will be responsible for the maintenance of the Marina's bathrooms and clean up the bathrooms two to three times a day. The work at the Marina should be completed by December 2006. Rick O'Brian and Mr. Meredith from Christus Spohn Development Foundation SAIL Away Program also spoke to the Committee members about the current success of the SAIL Away program. They informed the Committee that the program is designed to encourage sailing for all persons. Forty-four scholarships have been issued to children who can not afford the program. They further informed the Committee that an accessibility ramp will be built. The SAIL Away Program's Day Camp and Five Day Program is for ages 9- 14, the camp is all day, and cost$199.00 (Scholarships are available). There are plans to purchase two more boats for more participation. Acting Police Chief Bung—Volunteer Parking Program Acting Police Chief Bung informed the Committee that of the Citizen's Police Academy Alumni 20 volunteers have targeted the"hot spots'in town and have written 60 citations for accessible parking violations. The training for the academy has taken place at the American Bank Plaza. Due to safety concerns regarding aggressive offenders, Acting Police Chief Bung stated that he is still monitoring the program so that volunteers with disabilities will be able to issue citations. Persons with disabilities are apart of the program but have not started issuing citations. Brian DeVaney and Billy Delgado— Miracle Field Brian DeVaney, Rotary Club and Billy Delgado, City's Park and Recreation Department informed the Committee that the Miracle Field was created for children with disabilities, The field is made of rubberized turf, a four-foot fence, and everyone has a buddy to assist them only when necessary. The field is also equipped with other amenities such as an umpire, restroom facilities and a concession stand. He further informed the Committee that the field sits on two acres of land and there is enough space to build a parking lot. Leon Bazar informed the Committee that the Miracle Field project will be presented to City Council on July 25, 2006 and he asked the Committee to be at that Council meeting to show support for the field. Public Comments: IV. Chairperson's Report: (Discussion, with possible action): Mr. Walker stated that he had nothing to report and he was glad to be able to fill in for Ms. Linda Faliwell-Stover. V. Subcommittee Reports: (Discussion,with possible action): A. ADA Title I I Employment Comprehensive: CFPWD 050306 2 Leon Bazar informed the Committee that the Human Resources Department is in the process of reorganization and he will inform the Committee who will be their representative at the next meeting. B. Engineering Subcommittee—Guadalupe Rocha • North Beach Area Improvement Project Guadalupe Rocha informed the Committee that the plans for the North Beach Area Improvement Project have been rejected due to ADA issues that had not been properly addressed. New plans will be drawn up for the project and will be reviewed before construction begins. • Path of Travel for the Downtown Area He also informed the Committee that Angel Escobar, Director of Engineering has requested a bigger path of travel for the downtown area. A consultant will view the downtown area. VI. Staff Reports I Comments: (Discussion,with possible action): A. Non-Discrimination Ordinance: None. B. Other Items: 1. Curb Ramp Projects— Individual Curb Ramp Guidelines • Memorial Hospital Area Lupe Rocha informed the Committee the City was able to connect the sidewalk and the curb ramp in the Memorial Hospital area's parking section. Mr. Rocha stated that Lee Jones was able to assist with this project. • HEB—Saratoga Lupe Rocha reported that the ramps have been redesigned in the area of HEB at Saratoga and the accessibility route from the bus stop to HEB will be reviewed. 2. Park and Recreation Outreach Marketing Effort: • Maureen Mahoney informed the Committee that American Sign Language is being taught through the Parks and Recreation Department. • "Beat Ball°Tournaments will be held at the end of this summer. Toni Padilla stated that she was pleased to see that the Parks and Recreation Department has continued to sponsor summer movies in the park with close captioning. 3. Development Services Key Projects - Initiatives Update: • Alonzo Garza informed the Committee that the Committee should be included in the discussion pertaining to the draft of the Unified Development Code. • Alonzo Garza is currently working on the ADA checklist that was provided to him by this Committee. He will bring updates CFPWD 050306 3 • 'b V from the items on the checklist to the Committee before approval of the projects. • Alonzo Garza informed the Committee that before a Certificate of Occupancy is acquired by a place of business, a Registered Accessibility Specialist must approve it before the facility, (public or private), is built. Leon Bazar informed the Committee that he, Wanese Butler, and Doyle Curtis attended the HUD Fair Housing Conference in Anaheim, California. He stated the focus of the conference was affordable, accessible housing. Mr. Bazar further informed the Committee that representatives from HUD will be conducting random calls to ensure that discrimination is not taking place. Doyle Curtis also spoke to the Committee and informed them that HUD is actively and aggressively filling lawsuits relating to housing discrimination. VI. Old Business: None VII. New Business: Nomination of Committee for Persons with Disabilities Representative on Blue Ribbon Committee for the Unified Development Code After discussion among Committee members regarding the nomination for a representative on the Blue Ribbon Committee for the Unified Development Code, the Committee members nominated David Walker as its Committee representative. There were no other nominees. MOTION: Mary Saenz moved to nominate David Walker as the Committee for Persons with Disabilities representative on the Blue Ribbon Committee with a second by Toni Padilla. The motion passed. Nomination of Community Representative on Blue Ribbon Committee representing Cross Disability for the Unified Development Code After discussion among Committee members regarding the nomination for a representative on the Blue Ribbon Committee as a representative for cross disability for the Unified Development Code, the Committee members nominated Crystal Lyons as its community representative. MOTION: Mary Saenz moved to nominate Crystal Lyons as the Community Representative for the Blue Ribbon Committee as a representative for cross disability for the unified development code with a second by Toni Padilla. The motion passed. After discussion among Committee members and upon the suggestion from Doyle Curtis, the Committee members agreed to motion for Eloy Soza and Brian Watson to be alternate representatives on behalf of David Walker for the Blue Ribbon Committee for the Unified Development Code. MOTION: Mary Saenz moved to nominate Eloy Soza and Brian Watson to be alternate representatives on behalf of David Walker for the Blue Ribbon Committee CFPWD 050306 4 . it for the Unified Development Code with a second by Toni Padilla. The motion passed. VIII. Committee Concerns I Request for Agenda Items: Concerns: • Brian Watson express a desire to work as an Ad Hoc to for the college campuses and bring reports back to the Committee regarding mental health issues and concerns. • Mary Saenz suggested name tags for all Committee members. Request for Agenda Items: None. IX. Announcements: None. X. Adjournment: MOTION: Mary Saenz moved to adjourn the meeting with a second by all of the Committee members in unison. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 5:33 PM. oaf Chairperson Date CFPWD050306 5