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Summary of Minutes for May 6, 2009
1. CALL TO ORDER ✓U W `u
Chairperson Abel Alonzo called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. N 092009
A. ROLL CALL CI SFCR�ARy
Committee Members Present: S oFFiCF
Abel Alonzo Herman Lee Jones Thomas Dreyer
Will Hinojosa Dr. Candelario Huerta Harvey Salinas
Rosa Valdez Irene Martinez
Committee Members Absent:
Carlos Vargas
Staff Members Present:
Leon Bazar (Human Relations) Patsy Garcia (Human Relations) Stacie Talbert (Parks & Recreation)
Jamie Pyle (Engineering) Deborah Brown (Legal)
Staff Members Absent:
Grace Gonzalez
[Mr. Alonzo skipped Item #1 B and continued the meeting with Item # 3.]
B. REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
Please note: This item was skipped.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES)
Mr. Alonzo asked if there were any Public Comments. There were none.
[Mr. Alonzo continued the meeting with Item # 2.]
2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF 04/01/09
Mr. Alonzo called for approval of the April 1, 2009 Meeting Minutes. Harvey Salinas requested
a correction to the Meeting Minutes to reflect his arrival and attendance. Motion to approve
MOTION the April 1, 2009 meeting minutes as amended made by Harvey Salinas and seconded by
Herman Lee Jones. Motion passed.
[Mr. Alonzo continued with Item # 4.]
4. PRESENTATIONS
A. RTA Service Changes — Kristi Pena
An RTA employee representing Kristi Pena conducted an oral presentation and
provided handouts indicating the new service changes effective May 25, 2009.
(Copies are attached to back of the minutes.)
[Harvey Salinas left at approximately 3:45 p.m.]
B. St. Mark's Episcopal Ramp Team — Jerry Pierce
St. Mark's Episcopal Ramp Team conducted an oral presentation and provided
handouts with photos documenting how tization builds ramps for people in
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need of ramps at their homes. (A copy of the presentation is attached to back of the minutes.) Ramps are built on
the third Saturday of every month and are coordinated with help from Rod Vaughn from
the Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living.
C. Leadership Corpus Christi — XXXVII Prom Night Project — Joe Reyes
Leadership Corpus Christi presented a slideshow of their Prom for Students with
Special Needs Night project. A Project Proposal was also shared with the Committee
members. (A copy of the proposal is attached to back of the minutes.) Mr. Bazar provided Committee members
with the Corpus Christi Caller Times article "Area students get the star treatment." (A copy
of the article is attached to back of the minutes.) Airport Director and proud father of a student with special
needs Fred Segundo thanked the organization and commented on the event. June
Martinez, also a parent of a student with special needs, spoke regarding the event and
provided a copy of a letter she wrote to the organization. (A copy of the letter is attached to back of the minutes.)
5. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
A. Appointment of Engineering Subcommittee
Item scheduled after Item 6.A.2.
6. STAFF REPORTS/COMMENTS
A. Human Relations Department
1. Department Monthly Performance Report
Mr. Bazar provided the Committee members with copies of the April 2009 Monthly
Performance Report. (A copy of the report is attached to back of the minutes.) Mr. Bazar referenced several
cases listed on page two of the report including ADA Accessibility, Good Faith Effort
Plan, EEOC cases, 2009-2010 Annual Budget review and Emergency
Preparedness Training.
2. Litigation Settlement Summary
Mr. Bazar stated the Litigation Settlement was resolved in March 2009. The results
of the Litigation are as follows:
• Within twenty-four months of date the agreement was signed, the City agrees to
install eighty-five curb ramps (all of the streets named in the agreement)
• City agrees to install curb ramps in compliance on all future renovations (including
overlay projects) involving any new construction in compliance.
• City will utilize entire amount of Bond funds towards sidewalk and curb ADA
renovations within forty-eight months.
• City will provide a detailed annual report for ADA sidewalk and curb ramp
renovations to the attorney representing the plaintiffs in the case.
• CFPWD will develop a minimum three person Engineering Subcommittee to work
directly with the Engineering Department.
[Mr. Alonzo continued the meeting with Item # S.A.]
5. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
A. Appointment of Engineering Subcommittee
Abel Alonzo appointed the following individuals to the Engineering Subcommittee:
Dr. Candelario Huerta, Herman Lee Jones, Will Hinojosa and Thomas Dreyer.
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[Mr. Alonzo continued the meeting with Item # 6.B.]
6. STAFF REPORTS/COMMENTS
B. Engineering Services Department
1. Bond 2008 Project Activity
Jamie Pyle conducted a PowerPoint presentation that was originally presented to the
Corpus Christi City Council on April 14, 2009. The Council requested some changes
which will presented in a future Council meeting. Ms. Pyle will provide a copy of the
revised Bond 2008 Project Activity presentation to Committee members as soon as
it finalized by the City Council.
2. CDBG ADA Related Projects
Ms. Pyle provided Committee members with a copy of the FY 2009 Consolidated
Annual Action Plan Adopted FY 2009 CDBG Program. The handout includes a list of
ADA projects, descriptions and amounts adopted by City Council. (A copy of the handout is attached to
back of the minutes.)
C. Parks and Recreation Department
1. Summer Programs Preparation
Stacie Talbert reported the Parks and Recreation Summer 2009 Program Guide will
be included in the Corpus Christi Caller Times. (A Summer 2009 Program Guide is attached to back of the
minutes.) Ms. Talbert stated the C.C.I.S.D. Summer Camp registration was rescheduled
due to the Swine Flu. A press release was sent out and the department plans to
distribute an insert reflecting the registration date changes.
D. Development Services Department
1. Department Open House and Tour Date for CFPWD
Grace Gonzalez was not present at the meeting. Leon Bazar stated he plans to meet
with Ms. Gonzalez to schedule a special tour date for Committee members.
7. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
A. ADA Title I/Employment Comprehensive Subcommittee — No Report
B. Engineering Subcommittee — No Report
C. Latchkey Subcommittee — No Report
D. Recognition/Awards Subcommittee — Recommendation on Awards Categories
Mr. Bazar reported he met with Carlos Vargas and Abel Alonzo regarding the
Accessible Facilities/Programs Initiative Awards. Mr. Bazar provided a handout
indicating the objective, process, expense and criteria categories. (A copy of the handout is attached to
back of the minutes.) Mr. Bazar encouraged Committee members to submit recognitions prior to
the next meeting.
8. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA
• None
MOTION 9. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn made by Will Hinojosa and seconded by Irene Martinez. Motion
passed. The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:06 p.m.
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