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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Committee for Persons with Disabilities - 07/06/2022 City of Corpus Christi 1201 Leopard Street ��" ��� �,� Corpus Christi,TX 78401 cctexas.com File Summary F.. sup°Hx��pro�m� File Number Title Current Status 22-1367 Minutes To Be Introduced Minutes Introduced: 7/28/2022 Controlling Body: Committee for Persons with Disabilities Meeting Date: 8/3/2022 Drafter: norav@cctexas.com City of Corpus Christi Page 1 Printed on 8/1/2022 1 1201 Leopard Street City of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi,TX 78401 y� cctexas.com Meeting Minutes - Final v NI'�VYo Y.ry w 14 Committee for Persons with Disabilities Wednesday, July 6, 2022 3:00 PM City Hall Staff Conference Room The City of Corpus Christi promotes participation regardless of race,color,national origin,sex,age, religion,disability or political belief. Reasonable accommodation is provided upon request and in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For assistance or to request a reasonable accommodation,contact(361)826-3300 at least 48 hours in advance. Upon request,this information can be available in larger print and/or in electronic format. CHAIRPERSON COMMITTEE MEMBERS ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Dr.Jennifer Scott (ARP1,CVI) Dr.Anthony Zoccolillo(CVI') Nora Vargas—Neighborhood Srvs. VICE CHAIRPERSON Open (ARP1, PSA) Sergio Gonzalez—Parks& Rec. Melanie Gomez(PSA1) Olivia Allan (ARP2, ENG2) Mai Bernal—Engineering Services SECRETARY Imelda Trevino(PSA2) Michael Dice—Development Srvs. Jennifer Gracia (ENG1) Jennifer Mirabel (PSA) Ricardo Rodriguez—CCPD Dirk Hillard (CVIz) A. Call To Order Chairperson Dr. Jennifer Scott called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. B. Moment of Reflection Moment of reflection was conducted. C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States Pledge of Allegiance was waived due to hybrid meeting. D. Roll Call Chairperson Dr. Jennifer Scott called the roll and verified that a quorum was met to conduct the meeting. Members Present: Dr. Jennifer Scott, Melanie Gomez, Jennifer Gracia, Dr. Anthony Zoccolillo, Olivia Allan, Jennifer Mirabal, Imelda Trevino (late) Members Absent: Dirk Hillard Staff Present: Nora Vargas, Sergio Gonzalez, Mai Bernal, Michael Dice, Ricardo Rodriguez E. Public Comment Daisy Reyes spoke regarding the iCan Shine Bike Camp. The event is July 18-22, 2022 and volunteers are needed. 2 Committee for Persons with Disabilities Meeting Minutes July 6,2022 F. Approval of Minutes and Action on Absences 22-1193 Approval of the May 4, 2022 Meeting Minutes. Olivia Allan made a motion to approve the Minutes, seconded by Jennifer Mirabal. The Minutes were approved. Dirk Hillard requested an excused absence and Imelda Trevino requested an excused tardy. Dr. Anthony Zocolillo made a motion to approve the excused absence and tarty, seconded by Olivia Allan. The requests were approved. G. Presentations (limited to 10 minutes) 22-1190 Joyce Lopez—Texas Workforce Commission Ms. Lopez did not attend. 22-1191 Shirin - I Bike CC Shirin Delsooz- Director of IBike CC, spoke to the committee about protected bike pathways , and spoke about her organization. She also spoke about the importance of safe public transit and how it directly affects people with disabilities. She shared her website, a visual presentation and access to surveys. Delsooz also discussed District 5, Staples and Saratoga, also the Federal Highway Administration design guides for protected bike paths and inclusive transit needs. Add as a discussion item for next agenda 22-1192 Hunter Coleman — ImmTrac Specialist Mr. Coleman did not attend. H. Staff Reports for the period 1. 22-0910 Neighborhood Services -ADA Activity Report Nora Vargas introduced the new Director of Neighborhood Services, Linda Stewart. Stephanie Garcia provided the ADA activity report for the month of May and June. Four reports were made for damaged sidewalks and one for limited ADA parking at an apartment complex. 2. 22-1194 Development Services Dept.-Department Overview impacting Persons with Disabilities Michael Dice did not have anything to report. 3. 22-1195 Engineering Services-Updates on Engineering Project(s) impacting Persons with Disabilities Mai Bernal did not have anything to report. Dr. Anthony Zoccolillo asked Ms. Bernal about bike and pedestrian paths upgraded on Gollihar Road. There was further discussion regarding bike and pedestrian paths. 4. 22-1196 Parks and Recreation Dept.- Updates on Accessibility Services & Programs, Master Park Planning Efforts Sergio Gonzalez did not have anything to report. 5. 22-1197 CCPD Parking Control-ADA Citation Report Ricardo Rodriguez provided the number of citations for the month of June. Citations included 137 disabled parking violations, 12 blocking the architectural design, and 40 blocking the sidewalk. For the month of May, 182 citations were issued for disabled parking violations, 9 3 Committee for Persons with Disabilities Meeting Minutes July 6,2022 blocking the architectural design and 48 blocking the sidewalk. I. Subcommittee Reports 1. 22-0912 Engineering Subcommittee (ENG) - Activity Updates Jennifer Gracia reported that she did assess the intersection of Killarmet and Schanen, where the crosswalks are not ADA compliant. This follow up was due to a complaint received in April. Ms.Gracia also requested a copy of the City's ADA Transitional Plan of 2013. 2. 22-1198 Public Service Announcement Subcommittee (PSA)-Activity updates, social media updates, voting PSA Melanie Gomez did not have anything to update. 3. 22-1199 Accessible Recreation Playgrounds Subcommittee (ARP)-Activity updates No update provided. 4. 22-1200 Community Volunteer Involvement(CVI)-Activity Updates-Driscoll Hospital Toy Drive Dr. Anthony Zoccolillo provided additional information regarding the Driscoll Children's Hospital toy drive. Dr. Zoccolillo recommended that the dates for the drive be changed to the middle of August through the middle of September. No members were opposed to the change in collection dates. J. Chairperson's Report 1. 22-0913 Round Table Discussion: (Possible Action Taken) 1.1 22-1203 City Survey Project- Receive and Discuss project updates (Discussion, Recommendations) Dr. Jennifer Scott reported that she is waiting on the City Attorney to finalize the wording on the survey. 1.2 22-1204 Close Caption Project-Receive and discuss project updates (Discussion, Recommendations) Jennifer Gracia reported the she and Dirk are still working on creating a social media page regarding the project and hope to have it up and running by August. 1.3 22-1205 Committee Workshop-Initial Discussion and planning Dr. Jennifer Scott advised that since Christina Buttler has resigned, she needs another member to assist with the planning of the workshop. Jennifer Mirabal offered to assist and Olivia Allen agreed to assist if needed, as well. 1.4 22-1206 Grants for ADA Compliance Issues or Capital Fundraiser- Initial Discussion and planning Dr. Jennifer Scott wanted to discuss this item since it has come up in several meetings. She is looking for a member to do research on funding or grants that might help with compliance issues that may not be addressed through bond projects. Dr. Anthony Zoccolillo offered to start the research process. 4 Committee for Persons with Disabilities Meeting Minutes July 6,2022 1.5 22-1207 Committee Events- Initial discussion about what we will attend and what we will be doing Dr. Jennifer Scott and Dr. Anthony Zoccolillo want to determine what events committee members will be attending on a regular basis and what exactly we will be doing during these events. There was discussion of the new logo and getting it approved by the City so that informational items can be made for distribution. Dr. Scott agreed to create a new brochure, highlighting the committee and its mission. Jennifer Gracia will reach out to her colleague who assisted her with creating the new logo and send it to Nora Vargas. Ms. Gracia also suggested assisting the Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center with a shoe drive. It will be added to next month's agenda for discussion. There was discussion regarding the ADA's anniversary and any upcoming events or proclamations. Mai Bernal did speak on the 2013 ADA Transitional Plan and shared that the latest plan was from 2016, that committee members are to work as advisory board with their councilman about the curb ramps being installed. Nora Vargas stated that she had been told there is a certain process to go through while trying to reach/work with city councilmen, she would send out emails to committee members. The committee also spoke about contacting someone at CBCIL to see if they are going to celebrate the Anniversary of the ADA, or have another proclamation reading. Imelda Trevino shared that the hashtag#thankstotheADA will be implemented on some social media campaigns to recognize the anniversary. 1.6 22-1208 Committee Resignations Dr. Jennifer Scott advised the committee that Christina Buttler has resigned and therefor a vacancy needs to be filled. Committee members discussed possible recommendations to fill the vacancy. Committee members recommended Angela Brengman and Ruby Hernandez. K. Future Agenda Items Further discussion regarding protected bike paths, a shoe drive to benefit CCSSLC and committee brochures, shirts and logo approval will be added to next month's agenda. Dr. Jennifer Scott reminded members that effective immediately, all future meetings will be in person. L. Adjournment Melanie Gomez made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Jennifer Mirabal. Meeting adjourned at 4:53 p.m. This meeting may be held via videoconference call pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.127. If this meeting is held via videoconference call or other remote method of meeting, then a member of this governmental body presiding over this meeting will be physically present at the location of this meeting unless this meeting is held pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.125 due to an emergency or other public necessity pursuant to Texas Government Code§ 551.045. 5