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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Committee For Persons With Disabilities - 03/07/2007Committee for Persons with Disabilities (CFPWD) Page t of s Summary Minutes — March 7, 2007 A. Call to Order was at 3:30 PM by the Chair, Ms. Fallwell-$tover. B. Roll Call was taken and a quorum was established. In Attendance Absent All Committee Members in Attendance 7— Leon Bazar Wanese Butler Doyle Curtis Sally Gavlik Alonzo Garza Guadalupe "Lupe" Rocha C. Requests for Excused Absences — Request by Toni Padilla MOTION To approve Ms. Padilla's absence of February 7, 2007 was made by Mr. Salinas, with a Second by Mr. A. Alonzo. The Motion passed. II. Approval of Minutes — Upon review by Committee Members, the Summary Minutes for the Committee Meeting on March 7, 2007 were approved. MOTION To approve the Minutes as written was made by Mr. A. Alonzo, with a Second by Mr. Walker. There was no further discussion and the motion was passed by vote. III. A. Public Comments — None in attendance. B. Presentations: None presented. However, Mr. Alonzo suggested that "Public Comments" and "Presentations" under this Agenda Item III be separated since the Committee cannot take action under Public Comments, but may do so under Presentations. IV. Chair's Report by Ms. Fallwell-Stover • Welcome: The Chair recognized and welcomed to the meeting all of the new Committee Members and also the new Human Relations Intern, Ashley Carroll. Newly appointed Committee Members include: Clifford Bost, Lee Jones, David Ramos, Harvey Salinas, and Rosa Valdez. Each Member briefly introduced themselves. Mr. Alonzo congratulated the new Members as he indicated that each new Member had received unanimous votes from the City Council in being appointed to this Committee. V. Subcommittee Reports: A. Title I ADA Employment — No meeting this month; No report at this time. B. Engineering — No meeting this month; No report at this time. KAMM Committee for Persons with Disabilities (CFPWD) Page 2 of Summary Minutes — March 7, 2007 C. 2007 Barbara Jordan Media Awards — The Chair provided an update of plans that she, Ms. Padilla and members of the Texas Governor's Committee for Persons on Disabilities have been working on for this year's annual event. The Chair distributed information folders with the event flyer, invitation of other event information to the Committee. Other information provided by the Chair: • Local television Ch. 3 is a media sponsor; • The City's Human Relations Department would be contributing a minimum of $2,500; • Their goal is to increase level of awareness through this event; • Cindy Counts of the Governor's Committee would be in Corpus Christi to meet with them and conduct a walk-through of the Ortiz Center for this year's event; • The event information would be on the City's website via the City's Public Information Office; • The $25 event ticket cost is being kept low and hopeful for a good turnout as there were 250 attendees in 2004. Ms. Padilla informed the Committee that invitations would go out next week electronically, and for Members to let her know of any other contact information to include any other interested parties. Mr. Alonzo had some questions about the last BJA event and what would those left over funds go towards. This and additional questions would be addressed, as the Ms. Fallwell-Stover indicated that she would gladly take time to look into these questions and concerns as she was not the event chairperson during the last BJA event in 2004. Regarding this year's BJA event, the Chair indicated that Ms. Padilla was tracking and documenting this year's finances. [At approximately 3:55 PM, the Chair excused herself for another meeting as previously advised, and the Vice Chair then presided over the meeting. The quorum remained.] VI. Staff Reports/Comments: A. Non -Discrimination Ordinance: • Mr. Bazar provided an overview of: the monthly report as shared also with the City's Human Relations Commission; departmental performance measures. • For the benefit of new Members, he explained the Committee's relationship to the Commission and also provided an informational packet on the ADA — the Americans with Disabilities Act. Committee for Persons with Disabilities (CFPWD) Page 3 of Summary Minutes — March 7. 2007 • Mr. Bazar indicated that each new Member would have to go through the City's open meetings act training, to be coordinated through the Department. • Mr. Bazar also indicated that the City's Annual Report would appear in the next Sunday's newspaper. • During Q&A: There was brief discussions on audio signal devices adjacent to Padre Staples Mall. B. Park and Recreation Outreach/Marketing: (4:15 PM) Ms. Gavlik arrived, however the Development Services update was moved up on the Agenda since Mr. Garza would have to leave for a Commission meeting. Afterwards, Ms. Gavlik provided her departmental update on: • Agency Distribution List — Ms. Gavlik indicated this list receives Park and Recreation brochures, and that presentations are scheduled upon request. Other agencies may be added by calling 826-3464 • Summer Program — The approximate cost $65,000 to be distributed, but after input from about 30 people. However due to time constraints and production turnaround time, the program does not go before the Park and Rec Advisory Committee for review and/or changes. BMs. Rose arrived to meet the new Committee Members at 4:30 PM.] 2. Development Services Key Projects: Mr. Garza provided on update on: • Unified Development Code Subcommittees — Some groups have been able to make progress faster than others. He also commended the Committee for providing input on such concerns as accessible routes, ADA compliance, curb ramps, etc. • DSC Meet & Greet — Committee Members were invited to attend the Development Services Department "Meet and Greet" on March 22nd at 5:30 PM in Central Library's La Retama Room. • Staffing — A new Assistant City Manager position has been approved by the City Manager to oversee all divisions of Development Services, which should improve coordination of issues. The position should be filled in a few months. • Single Family Dwellings — The latest indicators show that these dwellings have decreased by approximately 40%. Committee for Persons with Disabilities (CFPWD) Page 4 of Summary Minutes — March 7, 2007 • There was brief discussion on the UDC Landscape Subcommittee, Parkdale Plaza, and whether or not building a possible new Wal-Mart project had addressed public transportation issues. Mr. Garza indicated that he would follow-up on this issue for a response to the Committee. [Mr. Garza had to excuse himself to attend a Commission Meeting.] VII. Old Business — A. Volunteer ADA Parking Monitoring Program — Leon Bazar and Ashley Carroll informed the Committee that the department was surveying other cities on administering programs similar to the City's. There will be a presentation at the April meeting. Additionally, Mr. Bazar and the Chair are scheduled to meet with Chief Smith and Captain McDonald on March 22, 2007. B. Vacancy on UDC Landscape Subcommittee — There was general discussion of a Committee Member's role and time commitment in serving on this UDC subcommittee to represent the Committee and provide input to this subcommittee. Meetings are usually held every 2-3 weeks, on Thursdays, from 3-5PM in the City Hall 6t" Floor Conference Room. Ms. Rose clarified that this subcommittee is one of 7 groups to review the Proposed UDC and to make recommendations. The UDC was divided into 7 sections and assigned to a subcommittee of representative throughout the community. During brief Q&A, Ms. Rose reiterated that the time invested in service on the UDC subcommittees is greatly appreciated and that their input and recommendation will be seriously considered. Mr. Alonzo strongly encouraged new Committee Member to participate and indicated that if none of the new Members volunteered for this seat that he would do so. Mr. Walker elaborated in that this process could have lasting impressions on further development of the city. At the end of discussions, Ms. Valdez indicated that she would like to volunteer to represent the Committee on the UDC Landscape Subcommittee. VIII. New Business — A. Possible Criteria Factors for Committee Appointments — There was no discussion. Item was tabled since the seats Committee for Persons with Disabilities (CFPWD) Page 5 of 5 Summary Minutes — March 7, 2007 have been filled by the City Council since the last Committee meeting. B. Possible Options for Sail CC's Accessibility Needs — Mr. Bazar provided update that Mr. Danny O'Brien had indicated a funding need to purchase a lift to transfer persons from their wheelchairs into the sailboat. At the previous Committee Meeting, Mr. O'Brien indicated that he is seeking funds from the Committee and the City for this purchase. Members then asked that the matter be placed on today's agenda. There was discussion regarding property ownership, program ownership and responsibility of this sailing program held at the City's Marina. ® To recommend that the City/Human Relations provide the funds of the lift for this program, was made by Mr. Salinas, with a Second by Mr. Alonzo. There was discussion. Ms. Padilla raised a concern about individual programs and departments should budget and fund these types of purchases themselves rather than have Human Relations to do so. Mr. Alonzo commented that in spite of the funding source, the City should proceed with getting the job done. Mr. Salinas was concerned about who would be responsible for maintenance after the purchase is made. MENDED MOTIONJ Subject to the successful determination of maintenance and storage issues being resolved, to recommend that the City/Human Relations provide the funds of the lift for this program, was made by Mr. Salinas, with a Second by Mr. Alonzo. The Amended Motion passed unopposed. [Ms. Gavlik had to leave at 5:07 PM, so did Mr. Alonzo, yet the quorum remained.] IX. Committee Concerns/Agenda Item Requests — None requested. X. Announcements — None made. XI. Adjournment — With nothing further, the meeting adjourned in unison at approximately 5:11 PM.