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1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Abel Alonzo called the meeting to order at 3:34 p.m. CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE
A. ROLL CALL
Committee Members Present:
Abel Alonzo Herman Lee Jones Thomas Dreyer
Will Hinojosa Irene Martinez Harvey Salinas
Committee Members Absent:
Dr. Candelario Huerta (Excused) Rosa Valdez Carlos Vargas
Staff Members Present:
WaneSe Butler (Human Relations) Patsy Garcia (Human Relations) Stacie Talbert (Parks & Recreation)
Grace Gonzalez (Development services) Jamie Pyle (Engineering) Deborah Brown (Legal)
Staff Members Absent:
Leon Bazar (Ms. Butler represented Mr. Bazar at the meeting.)
REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
MOTION Motion to excuse Carlos Vargas for the May 6, 2009 meeting made by Lee Jones and
seconded by Irene Martinez. Motion passed.
MOTION Motion to excuse Dr. Candelario Huerta for the June 3, 2009 meeting made by Irene Martinez
and seconded by Will Hinojosa. Motion passed.
[Mr. Alonzo skipped Item #2 and continued the meeting with Item # 3.]
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES)
Eloy Soza invited everyone to the Coastal Bend Area Council of the Blind Annual
Fundraiser. This year's theme is The Significance of Family in Education. The fundraiser
will be held on July 24, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Emerald
Beach. For more information, please contact Molly Rodriguez at (361) 884-3742.
[Mr. Alonzo continued the meeting with Item # 2.]
2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF 05/06/09
Mr. Alonzo called for approval of the May 6, 2009 meeting minutes. Motion to approve the
MOTION May 6, 2009 meeting minutes made by Lee Jones and seconded by Thomas Dreyer.
Motion passed.
[Mr. Alonzo continued with Item # 4.]
4. PRESENTATIONS
A. Special Needs Population Emergency Initiatives — Judy Telge, CBCIL
Judy Telge, Executive Director of the Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living,
conducted an oral presentation and provided handouts regarding the Special Needs
Support Team. (A copy of the handout is attached to back of the minutes.) MS. Telge introduced some members
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of the Special weeds Support Team who were present at the meeting. The Special
Needs Support Team improves access and responsiveness during emergency
evacuations in the city for the aging and people with disabilities. The team is now on
the City of Corpus Christi's Emergency Operations Special Needs Subcommittee. The
next Subcommittee meeting will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in
the City Hall Parks and Recreation Conference Room. For more information, contact
Ms. Telge at (361) 883-8461.
[Harvey Salinas arrived at 3:51 p.m.]
5. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT — NO REPORT
6. STAFF REPORTSICOMMENTS
A. Human Relations Department
1. Department Monthly Performance Report
Wanese Butler provided the Committee members with copies of the May 2009
Monthly Performance Report. (A copy of the report is attached to back of the minutes.) Ms. Butler stated
Leon Bazar was attending a mandatory EEOC Policy Conference in Baltimore, MD
and would return to office on Monday, June 8, 2009. Ms. Butler briefly reported on
EEOC, Fair Housing and Public Accommodation complaints/requests for the month.
B. Engineering Services Department
1. Summary of RTA Bus Ramps Project — (Stimulus Package)
Jamie Pyle provided the Committee members with copies of the Proposed ADA Bus
Stop Construction List. (A copy of the list is attached to back of the minutes.) Ms. Pyle spoke regarding the
Stimulus Plan for bus stop improvements which will help make transportation
accessible to everyone. Improvements include the bus stop landing pads, the route to
the bus stop pads, sidewalks and the curb cuts at intersections.
C. Parks and Recreation Department
1. Summary of Summer Programs — Enrollment/Activities
Stacie Talbert reported the Parks and Recreation Summer 2009 Program Guide
includes information that all the facilities are accessible for people with disabilities.
Ms. Talbert stated the C.C.I.S.D. Summer Camps are almost full. During next
month's Committee meeting, the camps will be well under way and she will provide a
report on how many requests for accommodations the department received.
D. Development Services Department
1. Key Projects
Grace Gonzalez reported the department is working on ordinances, goals and
sidewalk ramps/standards. The department met with the RTA last month and agreed
there are some areas of improvements and will continue to work together.
2. Tour Scheduling for CFPWD Members
The Committee agreed to schedule next's month's meeting at the Frost Bank
Building. Ms. Gonzalez will confirm conference room availability at the Development
Services Department and will notify Leon Bazar.
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[Thomas Dreyer left at 4:15 p.m.]
7. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
A. ADA Title I/Employment Comprehensive Subcommittee — No Report
B. Engineering Subcommittee — Summary of 06/01/09 Meeting
Will Hinojosa stated the Subcommittee reviewed the rules, procedures and goals
with the Engineering Department.
C. Latchkey Subcommittee — No Report
D. Recognition/Awards Subcommittee — Selection of Nominations for ADA
Recognition Awards
Committee members were provided with a ballot and voted during the meeting.
The agencies selected are as follows:
Agency: MHMR
Program: Leadership Corpus Christi XXXVII Prom Night
Services: South Texas Lighthouse for the Blind
8. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA
• RTA
• Consideration to deactivate the Latchkey Subcommittee
MOTION 9. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn made by Harvey Salinas and seconded by Will Hinojosa.
Motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
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