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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Committee For Persons With Disabilities - 01/07/2009Committee for Persons with Disabilities Summary Minutes — Ol/U //09 1. Call to Order was at 3:36 p.m. by Chairperson, Abel Alonzo. A. Roll Call was taken, establishing a quorum: In Attendance CFPWD: Abel Alonzo, Thomas Dreyer, Herman Lee Jones, Harvey Rosa Valdez, Carlos Vargas STAFF: Wanese Butler for Leon Bazar, Patsy Garcia, (Human Relations) Billy Delgado (Parks and Recreation) Johnny Perales (Development Services) Jaime Pyle (Engineering Services) Yvette Aguilar and Deborah Brown (Legal) Absent CFPWD: David Walker, Irene Martinez (Excused) STAFF: Leon Bazar (Human Relations), Gerald Tyler (Engineering Services) [Mr. Alonzo continued the meeting with Item #2] 1 of 3 MAR 0 4 2009 OFFICE 2. Approval of Minutes MOTION Chairperson, Abel Alonzo, called for Approval of Minutes. Motion to approve the 12/03/08 minutes made by Harvey Salinas and seconded by Thomas Dreyer. Motion passed. [Mr. Alonzo continued the meeting with Item #1 B] 1. B. Requests for Excused Absences MOTION Motion to excuse Irene Martinez for the 01/07/09 meeting made by Harvey Salinas and seconded by Lee Jones. Motion passed. 3. Public Comments (Limited to 3 Minutes) Mr. Earl Scott introduced himself as a citizen of Corpus Christi and was at the meeting to observe. Mr. Alonzo thanked Mr. Scott for attending the meeting. Mr. Alonzo informed Mr. Scott if he was interested in serving on the Committee to contact the City Secretary's Office. 4. Presentations A. RTA Revised Routes — Kristi Pena, RTA Public Relations Oscar Vargas, RTA Manager of Planning and Development, spoke regarding the Proposed RTA Routes Service Changes/Plan and Goals which will become effective in 2009. Mr. Vargas also provided a hardcopy of the presentation to each of the Committee members. (A copy of the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority FY 2009 Preliminary Service Plan is attached to the back of the minutes.) For questions, comments and suggestions, Committee Members may contact the RTA Administration Office at (361) 289-2712 or logon to the RTA Website: www.ccrta.orq. [Carlos Vargas arrived at 3:41 pm] B. H.B. 400 Summary — Leon Bazar Human Relations Wanese Butler provided a draft copy of House Bill No. 400. Ms. Butler stated the bill will allow dismissal of expired placards for persons with a disability. (A copy of the H.B. No. 400 draft is attached to the back of the minutes.) The bill was initiated by Leon Bazar and will be SCANNED Committee for Persons with Disabilities Summary Minutes — 01/07/09 Page 2 of 3 presented by State Representative Abel Herrero. Questions or comments may be directed to Leon Bazar. [Billy Delgado requested a portion of the Parks & Recreation Staff Report be presented before the meeting continued due to staff member requesting to be released back to worksite. With the approval of the Committee, Mr. Alonzo granted the request. Meeting continued with Item #6C.] 6. Staff Reports/Comments C. Parks and Recreation Department 1. Upcoming Spring 2009 Calendar of Events Derek Herzog, Gulf Beach Lifeguard Supervisor, spoke regarding the 2nd Annual Catch A Special Thrill (C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation) youth fishing event to be held on Saturday, February 21, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. C.A.S.T. is a youth fishing program that encourages children with disabilities to participate and enjoy the sport of fishing. C.A.S.T. is a fishing event for disabled children 6-17 years old. The event will host of a total of 40 children from C.C.I.S.D., Robstown I.S.D., and Alice I.S.D. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all participants and volunteers. The event will take place at the north jetty of Packery Channel at the end of Zahn Road. For more information contact: City of Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department or www.castforkids.org. 5. Chairperson's Report A. Appointment of Vacancy Recommendation Committee Motion to support the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Dr. Candelario Huerta made by Harvey Salinas and seconded by Lee Jones. Motion passed. B. Appointment of Awards Recognition Subcommittee Mr. Alonzo appointed Carlos Vargas (Chairman) Lee Jones and Rosa Valdez for the Awards Recognition Subcommittee. 6. Staff Reports/Comments A. Human Relations Department 1. Department Monthly Performance Report Wanese Butler provided the Committee Members with copies of the December 2008 Monthly Performance Report. Ms. Butler briefly highlighted EEOC, Fair Housing and ADA Accessibility cases and grievances. (a copy of the report is attached to the back of the minutes.) Ms. Butler reported the construction in the Human Relations Department's front reception area is in its final stages of completion. The wall partition and glass window have been installed and painted. The final items to be installed are the internal door, security enter/exit button and badge pad. B. Engineering Services Department 1. Projects Funding Status — 2004 Bond and Prioritization of April 2007 Recommendations Jamie Pyle reported the department is at the end of the 2004 Bond Project funding. Two projects are underway: 1) On Staples from Leopard to Six Points - construction of accessible routes, curb ramps and stops on both sides of Staples 2) Phase two (design stage) of Staples from Six Points to Louisiana and Water Street Committee for Persons with Disabilities Summary Minutes — 01/07/09 Page 3 of 3 from Coopers Alley to IH 37. Council approval for projects is expected during the January 20th and January 27th Council Meetings. Ms. Pyle asked anyone who may have any suggestions or ideas for the Engineering Subcommittee to please contact Leon Bazar. C. Parks and Recreation Department 1. Upcoming Spring 2009 Calendar of Events Billy Delgado reported and provided copies of the Parks and Recreation 2009 Calendar of Events to the Committee Members. Event information offered at Heritage Park, Recreation Centers and Aquatics Division from January through April are listed on the handout. (A copy of the handout is attached to the back of the minutes.) D. Development Services Department 1. Key Approved Projects and Related ADA Elements Johnny Perales briefed and provided handouts to the Committee Members listing building codes, requirements, checklist and worksheet that must be established when obtaining a building permit. (A copy of the handout is attached to the back of the minutes.) Mr. Perales reported the department is already beginning to review the Fiscal 2009 - 2010 budget and are looking into a possible increase in staffing. 7. Subcommittee Reports A. ADA Title I/Employment Comprehensive Subcommittee No report. B. Engineering Subcommittee —12/17/08 and 01/06/09 Meeting Summary Lee Jones reported the Subcommittee met on 12/17/08 and discussed crosswalk installation and policies to ensure 100% compliance on all projects. The Subcommittee also met on 01/06/09 and discussed the Bond 2008 Supplemental Proposition Recommendations. The Subcommittee reviewed projects and consolidated items from 11 to 7. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. C. Latchkey Subcommittee No report. 8. Identify Items to be placed on next Agenda • ADA Parking Monitoring Program 9. Adjournment MOTION Motion to adjourn was made by Harvey Salinas and second by Thomas Dreyer. Motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.