The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities
Regular MeetingFountain Valley, CA · January 6, 2022
Minutes
City of Fountain Valley
Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities
MINUTES
January 6, 2022
Updated March 3, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair John Borack called the January 6, 2022 Regular Meeting for the Advisory Committee for
Persons with Disabilities to order at 6:05 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL / INTRODUCTIONS
Members Present: Herman Ajamian, John Borack, Kayla Borack, Leonard Santoro, Susanne
Seiden, Nora Webb, and Jan Werts
Members Absent: Ramón Gálvez-Arango, Philip Nisco, Richard King, and Scott Quinlan
Staff Present: City Liaison, Jenni Worsham, Community Services Manager
Neda Alikhani, Recreation Specialist
Councilmembers Present: Kim Constantine
Public: Bob and Debbie Paul
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• Motion to approve meeting minutes from November 4, 2021 brought 1st by Committee
Member Nora Webb, 2nd by Committee Member Jan Werts. Motion approved 5-0-1.
Abstention by Committee Member Leonard Santoro.
4. OLD BUSINESS
A. Social Media Campaign – Spotlight Series
a. Quarterly in months of January, April, July, October- Cross promotion on
Facebook, Instagram, and website will begin in January.
b. To be recognized: January – Terry Coakley, April - Scott Quinlan, July –
Kayla Borack & October – TBD- Committee Member Kayla Borack
requested that other committee members be highlighted.
c. Future Recommendations- no comment.
B. Awards Program – City Liaison, Jenni Worsham, Community Services Manager,
announced updated promotional materials in progress, PDF fillable will be soon
be available.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Dances
a. Update on Virtual Zoom Dance – Friday, December 17, Theme: Holiday-
Chair Borack reported a successful event, over 25-30 attendees, with multiples in
the same household.
b. Next Dance Date – Friday, February 4, 2021 – Virtual – Committee members
are looking forward to having the dances return to in-person events. Chair
Borack agrees, and mentioned that virtual dances allow for inclusion of those
who may otherwise be unable to participate
c. Future Dance Calendar – April - Prom Themed, in-person or virtual to be
determined.
B. Other Recreational Programming opportunities – no comment.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
• No comment.
7. COMMITTEE COMMENTS / Items for Future Consideration
• Chair Borack inquired about the rapid tick volume request made by community member
Debbie Paul. City Liaison, Jenni Worsham, Community Services Manager, will report to
the Committee when information is available.
8. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities, Chair
John Borack adjourned the meeting at 6:20 p.m.
Minutes Submitted by Recreation Specialist Neda Alikhani
Agenda
CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
AGENDA FOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
January 6, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
The Center at Founders Village
Community & Senior Center
17967 Bushard St. – Hall C
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call / Introductions
3. Approval of Minutes of November 4, 2021 Meeting
4. Old Business
A. Social Media Campaign – Spotlight Series
a. Quarterly in months of January, April, July, October
b. To be recognized: January – Terry Coakley, April - Scott Quinlan, July – Kayla Borack &
October - TBD
c. Future Recommendations
B. Awards Program – Updated promotional materials in progress
5. New Business
A. Dances
a. Update on Virtual Zoom Dance – Friday, December 17, Holiday Theme
b. Next Dance Date – Friday, February 4, 2022 – Virtual or In-person?
c. Future Dance Calendar – determine virtual or in-person
B. Other Recreational Programming Opportunities
6. Public Comments
7. Committee Comments / Items for Future Consideration
8. Adjourn to March 3, 2022
The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities has been tasked with:
• Assisting City departments in implementation of guidelines for accessible facilities;
• Facilitating development of recreational programs useable by persons with disabilities;
• Obtaining information concerning special recreation equipment;
• Facilitating development of barrier-free buildings and facilities within the city;
• Working with various levels of education on the development & implementation of programs to
assure maximum integration for students with disabilities;
• Developing community awareness of employment potentials of persons with disabilities.
MEETING CALENDAR 2022 DANCE CALENDAR 2022
(1st Thursday of odd-numbered months) (1st Friday of even-numbered months)
• January 6 • February 4
• March 3 • April 1
• May 5 • June 3
• September 1 • August 5
• November 3 • October 7
• December 2
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