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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Committee For Persons With Disabilities - 04/01/2009 r Committee for Persons with Disabilities Summ. Minutes-04707/09 ..,7;2_4:e 1 of 3 1. Call to Order was at 3:34 p.m. by Chairperson, Abel Alonzo. CEIVED A. Roll Call was taken, establishing a quorum: JUN 0 5 2009 E In Attendance CFPWD: Abel Alonzo, Thomas Dreyer, Will Hinojosa, Dr. Candelario • •$ ScCRETgpy6OFF! Harvey Salinas, Rosa Valdez, Carlos Vargas STAFF: Leon Bazar, Patsy Garcia (Human Relations) Stacie Talbert(Parks and Recreation) Grace Gonzalez (Development Services) Jaime Pyle(Engineering Services) Deborah Brown(Legal) Absent CFPWD: Herman Lee Jones (Excused) Irene Martinez (Resigned) B. Requests for Excused Absences MOTION Motion to excuse Lee Jones for the 04/01/09 meeting made by Carlos Vargas and seconded by Dr. Candelario Huerta. Motion passed. Leon Bazar reported Irene Martinez sent an e-mail stating she was resigning from the CFPWD and was going to send an official notice by the end of the week. [Jaime Pyle arrived at 3:35 p.m.] 2. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of 02/04/09 MOTION Chairperson, Abel Alonzo, called for Approval of Minutes. Motion to approve the 03/04/09 minutes made by Carlos Vargas and seconded by Thomas Dreyer. Motion passed. 3. Public Comments (Limited to 3 Minutes) The following citizens spoke during Public Comments: . Brian Devaney provided an update on the Miracle League Baseball Field project. The accessible baseball field is expected to be completed by the Spring 2010. For more information, visit www.tmlcc.orq. 4. Presentations A. Expectations/Support for CFPWD - City Manager Angel Escobar City Manager Angel Escobar spoke at the meeting and expressed his support for City- Wide ADA and open communications of CFPWD with other City departments. B. Homeless Initiative- Daniel Gallegos, Community Development Daniel Gallegos, Community Development Administrator, provided a handout (A copy of the handout is attached to the bark of the minutes.)and spoke regarding the Homeless Initiative Funds. The funds assist persons in finding a place to live. Agencies will be asked to submit proposals to receive funds in order to assist people in need. A public hearing will be held on April 14th at the City Council meeting. C. 2009 CDBG Proposals Support-Wanese Butler Wanese Butler was unable to attend the meeting. Daniel Gallegos provided a brief overview of the CDBG proposals process. He stated the application process began in January and requests for proposals were due at the end of February. A public hearing will be held on April 14th, Council approval is scheduled for April 21st and projects will begin on August 1st. SCANNED y Committee for Persons with Disabilities Summary Minutes—04 //09 Page 2 of 3 5. Chairperson's Report A. MHMR Board Opportunities Mr. Alonzo reported there is a MHMR Board of Trustees vacancy and if there is anyone interested please send a letter and resume to the County Commissioner. Mr. Alonzo also reported the MHMR Board of Trustees appointed four new board members. Three of the four were re-appointments and Mr. Leon Bazar was the fourth person to be appointed to the Board of Trustees. 6. Staff Reports/Comments A. Human Relations Department 1. Department Monthly Performance Report Mr. Bazar provided the Committee Members with copies of the March 2009 Monthly Performance Report. (A copy of the report is attached to the back of the minutes.) Mr. Bazar briefly highlighted EEOC, Fair Housing and ADA Accessibility cases and grievances. Mr. Bazar stated the department completed a total of twenty-eight charges. The department also held two outreach presentations and also addressed one accessibility issue during the month of March. 2. H.B. 400 Mr. Bazar Butler stated the first session of the 81st Legislature on local consent items met on Tuesday, March 31st. House Bill 400 was the first bill on the floor and went through with 146 to 0 votes. The bill will now go to the Senate Committee. Mr. Bazar will keep the Committee updated. 3. Litigation Resolution Mr. Bazar stated when the City constructs overlays; all new streets are going to have curb ramps. There will be approximately eighty to one hundred new ramps added to existing streets. One of the agreements of the litigation is the CFPWD will develop a formal Engineering Sub-Committee to work directly with Engineering to prioritize projects and spending of money. A formal Engineering Sub-Committee will be appointed at the next CFPWD meeting. Anyone interested in serving on the Committee can contact Mr. Bazar or Mr. Alonzo. 4. Annual Update to Council —03/31/09 Leon Bazar provided the Committee Members with copies of the ADA Title II Transition Plan 2008 Annual Update. (A copy of the presentation is attached to the back of the minutes.) Mr. Bazar went before the City Council on March 31, 2009 and presented the PowerPoint presentation. Mr. Bazar identified services, activities and programs and stated the annual update represents the Human Relations, Development Services, Engineering and the Parks and Recreation departments. [Harvey Salinas arrived at 4:34 p.m.] B. Engineering Services Department 1. CDBG Proposals Review Jamie Pyle provided a copy of a memorandum indicating ten projects the department is requesting CDBG grants (A copy of the handout Is attached to the back of the minutes.). Ms. Pyle asked for the Committee's support at City Council at the April 14th Council meeting. Ms. Pyle also provided handouts indicating TX DOT/RTA Bus Stop Landing Pads and Accessible Routes and RTA Bus Stop Landing Pads and Accessible Routes in CDBG Areas 182(Copies of the handouts are attached to the back of the minutes.). Committee for Persons with Disabilities Summary Minutes-04/11/09 Page 3 of 3 C. Parks and Recreation Department 1. Summer Recreation Program Preparation Stacie Talbert reported the Parks and Recreation Summer 2009 Youth Programs brochure were mailed to citizens as an insert with utility bills (A brochure is attached tome back of the minutes.). Ms. Talbert briefed the Committee members on some of the programs which will run from June 15th through August 7th. Ms. Talbert also noted the Parks & Recreation is currently accepting applications for summer employment. D. Development Services Department 1. Your New Development Services Organization Grace Gonzalez reported the Development Services Department has made and will continue to make more improvements to help customers get in and out quickly and reduce the level of frustration when coming in to deal with the department. Ms. Gonzalez also stated the department is looking into updating their ordinances to reflect the current standard and codes. 7. Subcommitte Reports A. ADA Title I/Employment Comprehensive Subcommittee- No Report B. Engineering Subcommittee- No Report C. Latchkey Subcommittee - No Report 8. Identify Items to be placed on next Agenda • Texas Rehab Action Network-T.R.A.N. 9. Adjournment MOTION Motion to adjourn was made by Harvey Salinas and second by Carlos Vargas. Motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 5:04 p.m.