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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Committee For Persons With Disabilities - 04/02/2008Committee for Persons with Disabilities Summary Minutes — 04/02/08 Page 1 of 4 1. A. Call to Order was at approximately 3:30 pm by the Vice Chairperson, David Walker. B. Roll Call was taken, establishing a quorum. In Attendance CFPWD: David Walker, Abel Alonzo, Thomas Dreyer, Irene Martinez, David Ramos, Harvey Salinas, Rosa Valdez STAFF: Leon Bazar, Patsy Garcia, (Human Relations) Billy Delgado (parks & Recreation) Christina Fratilia (Development Services) Jamie Pyle (Engineering Services) Yvette Aguilar (Legal) Absent CFPWD: Clifford Bost, Herman Lee Jones 2. Approval of Minutes Vice Chairperson, David Walker, called for approval of minutes. Billy Delgado discussed the Parks and Recreation Latchkey Complaint Update during the March 2008 meeting. MOTION Therefore, no further discussion was necessary at the April 2008 meeting as indicated on the agenda. Motion to approve the minutes as written with modifications as listed above made by Harvey Salinas and seconded by David Ramos. Motion passed. [Christina Fratilia arrived at 3:38 pm] The Vice Chairperson continued the meeting with Item 1., C. C. Requests for Excused Absences The Vice Chairperson, David Walker, called for any excused absences. To excuse Lee MOTION Jones and Clifford Bost for the February 6, 2008 meeting made by Harvey Salinas and seconded by David Ramos. Motion passed. 3. Election of CFPWD Board Officers The election of CFPWD Board Officers was held. The following persons were elected: Chairperson — Abel Alonzo Vice -Chairperson — David Walker Secretary — Thomas Dreyer 4. Public Comments None. [Rosa Valdez arrived at 3:42 pm] 5. Presentations A. Del Mar Richardson Auditorium ADA Accessible Parking Improvements No presentation due to Del Mar College representatives unable to attend the meeting. SCANNED Committee for Persons with Disabilities Summary Minutes — 04/02/08 Page 2 of 4 6. Chairperson's Report Abel Alonzo encouraged the Committee members to serve on Subcommittees. If interested, please contact Leon Bazar at 826-3196. 7. Designation of City Secretary as Public Information Officer MOTION Motion to approve Designation of City Secretary as Public Information Officer made by David Walker and seconded by Harvey Salinas. Motion passed. 8. Staff Reports/Comments A. Human Relations Department 1. Department Monthly Performance Report Leon Bazar provided the Committee members with copies of the March 2008 Human Relations Monthly Performance Report and spoke regarding the following: • EEOC Employment Discrimination Complaints - 12 cases closed totaling over $70,000.00 in settlements. • Intakes - 7 referred to EEOC • HUD/Fair Housing Complaint Resolutions - 2 closed • EEOC Charge Write -Ups - 26 completed and sent to SAFO in 8 or less days • EEOC Charge — 4 of 12 closed within 180 days • HUD Fair Housing Complaints - 1 completed within 100 days • Training sessions and community meetings - 10 • ADA Citizen's Complaints (Accessibility) - 3 - Sunken sidewalk elevation issue: Engineering evaluating causes. - Sidewalk crossing at drive-thru exit from restaurant: Site visit scheduled. - Newly constructed baseball parking lot path of travel: Engineering and Parks and Recreation assisted in site visit and agreement to install patch of travel to common area. • Public Accommodation concern regarding access to Environmental Courtroom. Agreement for new parking spaces, door buzzer, widened ramp and accommodations wording on Jury Notice. • Three ADA Trash pick-ups added. There are approximately 220 participating in the program. • Four Technical Assistance requests for ADA Parking Guidance, assisted living and home buying assistance. B. Engineering Services Department Jerry Shoemaker provided the Committee with a brief report/presentation on: • Staples/Doddridge Project: - Currently under construction and is broken up into three phases - Bond 2000 Reconstruction - Designed by Goldston Engineering, Inc. - Contractor is Haas -Anderson Construction, Inc. - Anticipated completion date: July 2009 - Total project value is 8.1 million dollars (Street Improvements - 1.8 million dollars and Utility/Storm Drain Improvements — 6.3 million dollars) Cimarron Phase I Project: - Combination of three different projects consisting of: Phase 1 — Saratoga to Yorktown, Phase 2 — Yorktown to Bison (being constructed first), and Phase 3 — Committee for Persons with Disabilities Summary Minutes — 04/02/08 Page 3 of 4 which include areas of Airline, Rodd Field, Laguna Madre, Brockhampton and Cimarron. - Phase 2 project has been completed. Project value was approximately 5 million dollars. - Phase 3 project is behind schedule and is expected to be completed in a few months. Project value is 11.5 million dollars. - Phase 1 project expected to be completed Fall of 2008. Project value is 13.4 million dollars. C. Parks and Recreation Department Billy Delgado reported the following: • The department continues to work on the Summer Brochure and is looking into incorporating accessibility symbols and photos of the CAST (Catch A Special Thrill) event in the brochure. • Billy Delgado met with the Corpus Christi Rotary Club regarding the Miracle Field User Agreement. The Miracle Field is an accessible field (rubberized surface) which will be located near the Corpus Christi State School. The Corpus Christi Rotary Club's goal is to raise $700,000.00 to build the accessible field to accommodate disabled youths in the community. Plans include: A sidewalk leading from the State School to the field, accessible playground equipment, sixteen accessible parking spaces, drop-off turn around area and accessible restrooms. 1. Latchkey Complaint Update Billy Delgado discussed the Parks and Recreation Latchkey Complaint Update during the March 2008 meeting. Therefore, no further discussion was necessary at the April 2008 meeting. D. Development Services Department 1. Commercial/Subdivision Update No report. 9. Subcommittee Reports A. ADA Title I/Employment Comprehensive Subcommittee No meeting. No report. B. Engineering Subcommittee The Engineering Subcommittee met on March 24, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. in the 6t" Floor Conference Room and discussed the following: - Reviewed plans for ADA Improvements on Staples from Leopard to 6 Points - Reviewed plans for Wooldridge Road Street Improvement Project - Bond 2004 - Mission Statement for the CFPWD Engineering Subcommittee C. Latchkey Subcommittee No meeting. No report. 10. Committee Education and Goals Workshop Leon Bazar recommended the Committee meet on Saturday mornings for two to three hours to focus on the Committee's goals and priorities. Mr. Bazar will look at available Committee for Persons with Disabilities Summary Minutes — 04/02/08 Page 4 of 4 dates and will notify Committee members prior to the next meeting. Item will be added to next month's agenda for further discussion. [David Walker left at 4:45 p.m.] 11. Committee Agenda Item Requests - TIBH Industries Presentation - Education and Goals Workshop Rosa Valdez thanked the Committee members who took the time to attend the TIBH, Industries (Texas Industries for the Blind and Handicapped) Awards Luncheon on March 13, 2008 at the Radisson Hotel — North Beach. 12. Adjournment Motion to adjourn was made by Harvey Salinas and seconded by David Ramos. Motion passed. The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:53 pm.