Disability Advisory Commission

City of Fresno 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov Meeting Minutes - Final Disability Advisory Commission Tuesday, April 9, 2019 10:00 AM Meeting Room A 2165 Regular Meeting 1. Call To Order Vice Chair Reyes Acosta called the meeting to order at 10:10am. Present 4 - Vice Chair Frances Reyes Acosta, Board Member Susan Coulter, Board Member Heather Flores, and Board Member Jenelle Pitt Excused 3 - Chairperson Mary Beth Randall, Board Member Ken Elvington, and Board Member (ex officio) Dawn Lang 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes ID19-1514 Approval of the Disability Advisory Commission Minutes from March 12, 2019 On motion of Board Member Coulter, seconded by Board Member Flores, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Vice Chair Reyes Acosta, Board Member Coulter, Board Member Flores and Board Member Pitt Excused: 3 - Chairperson Randall, Board Member Elvington and Board Member (ex officio) Lang 4. Member Reports and Comments The Commission held a moment of silence in recognition of Commissioner Norman Norwood Jr, who passed away unexpectedly the week prior. Members provided reflections on the time shared with Commissioner Norwood. He will be missed. Services will be held on April 15 and 16; The Mayor will provide a proclamation in remembrance on May 2. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 1 Disability Advisory Meeting Minutes - Final April 9, 2019 Commission Member Flores reported that Central Valley champions award gala was held, honoring 14 individuals. Member Coulter reported that DHHSC will have 35th anniversary even on 5/11 Falls Event Center, the keynote will be Deafies in Drag. Tickets are $35 and available at the agency. Vice Chair Reyes Acosta reported attending health care forum yesterday under Fresno Metro Ministries. The purpose was to get input on what was happening with Healthcare in the community. The top issues were money, and transportation was the second most pressing issue identified as a barrier. They are doing a campaign “Bring the community to light." People are encouraged to take a picture of the issues in the community then email and say why photo is important – send to Fresnohealthneeds@gmail.com. 5. Secretary's Report No report. 6. Unscheduled Communication / Public Comments Rain Chamberlain addressed the commission stating that they moving out of state. They will no longer be able to serve on the transportation subcommittee, and noted that it has been amazing to work with everyone in the DAC transportation Subcommittee meeting. Vidal Medina addressed the commission to say a few words of remembrance for Commissioner Norwood. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 2 Disability Advisory Meeting Minutes - Final April 9, 2019 Commission This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the DAC on any matter not on this agenda (presentation are limited to 3 minutes per person). The DAC is generally legally prohibited from taking any action on information presented in unscheduled communication until subsequent meetings. 7. Presentations 7-A. ID19-1515 Brown Act & Roberts Rules Refresher Mulhall presented an update of Brown Act and Roberts Rules of Order. Vice Chair Reyes Acosta commented on the importance of using the Roberts rules, as an important element of getting work done in a professional manner. No public comment. 8. Subcommittee Reports 8-A. Outreach Subcommittee Member Pitt reported that the subcommittee needs to coordinate a meeting to figure out what we need to do and gather input. Previous stakeholder is for the Media Resource Guide is no longer available and the committee needs to move in a different direction. A meeting will be scheduled in May. Member Flores indicated that she has a research assistant, Dr. Layota Roderick, in her office who may be able to assist when she returns to the office, after July 1. 8-B. Transportation Subcommittee Vice Chair Reyes Acosta reported. The Subcommittee discussed moving forward with how members of the public and service organizations can best City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 3 Disability Advisory Meeting Minutes - Final April 9, 2019 Commission communicate with both FAX and Handy Ride. FAX presented the ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan and the next progress steps. The consultants revising that report needs to have the contract renewed before we can move forward with public outreach portion. Discussed the issue of whether or not riders need to stand at the bus stop for the bus to stop. Public comments Phil Arballo of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee stated he was not able to be at the subcommittee meeting, doesn’t know what was discussed. What were some of the solutions that had come up with? Mulhall responded with a recap, that there was a disparity between the rider guide and driver policies. Best practice and policy is to stop at every stop. Driver alert was put out, updates to the rider guide will include consulting with community members. Arballo suggested that some sort of audible system or location device that could announce the bus arriving might be worthwhile. Clearly there is a cost, but might be considered. Transportation subcommittee member Harris expressed gratitude for these kinds of comments and suggestions. She noted that the contract with SZS has to be renewed before can move forward with the ADA Plan, which is why the public comment aspect has not happened yet. Mulhall provided additional information about the contract, which goes before council for approval in May. Transportation subcommittee member Mesel stated that he was shocked by Fitzpatrick’s issue, filed an internal complaint. He further stated that the SZS report is an outline only, not a draft. Vidal Medina addressed the commission stating the subcommittee was a good discussion about best practices and doing the right thing. He stated that it is encouraging that they are listening to the riders experiences and making changes. He discussed the importance of being able to sit at a bus stop when one has a disability. Adjournment On motion of Board Member Pitt, seconded by Board Member Flores, the meeting adjourned at 11:13 a.m.. The motion carried by the City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 4 Disability Advisory Meeting Minutes - Final April 9, 2019 Commission following vote: Aye: 4 - Vice Chair Reyes Acosta, Board Member Coulter, Board Member Flores and Board Member Pitt Excused: 3 - Chairperson Randall, Board Member Elvington and Board Member (ex officio) Lang The Disability Advisory Commission welcomes you to Meeting Room A (2165N), located in City Hall, 2nd Floor, 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California 93721. The City of Fresno’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. The meeting room is physically accessible. If, as an attendee or participant at the meeting, you need additional accommodations such as interpreters, signers, assistive listening devices, or the services of a translator, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (559) 621-7650 or clerk@fresno.gov. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The agenda and related staff reports are available at www.fresno.gov, as well as in the Office of the City Clerk. La Comision Consultiva de Discapacidudes le da la bienvenida al Cuarto de Junta A (2165N), ubicado en la Alcaldía (City Hall), do piso, 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California 93721. El objetivo de la Ciudad de Fresno es cumplir con la Ley de Americanos con Discapacidades (ADA) en todo aspecto. La sala para juntas es físicamente accesible. Si usted, como asistente o participante de la junta, necesita acomodaciones adicionales coma intérpretes, lenguaje de señas, aparatos auditivos, o los servicios de un traductor, por favor comuníquese con la Oficina del Secretario Municipal llamando al (559) 621-7650 o al clerk@fresno.gov. Para asegurarse de la disponibilidad. Se le recomienda llamar y hacer su petición por lo menos 48 horas antes de la junta. La agenda y los reportes de personal correspondientes están disponibles en el www.fresno.gov, o en la Oficina del Secretario Municipal. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 5 Disability Advisory Meeting Minutes - Final April 9, 2019 Commission Tso Disability Advisory Commission tos txais koj rau Meeting Room A (2165N), nyob rau hauv City Hall, 2nd Floor, 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California 93721. Lub hom phiaj ntawm nroog Fresno yuav ua kom tau txhua yam raw li txoj cai American with Disabilities Act (ADA) kom fwm txhua tus. Lub rooj sab laj txhua tus yuav tsum muaj feem koom kom tau, txawm yog cov tuaj koom, cov muaj feem rau lub rooj sab laj, yuav tsum kom muaj kev pab rau sawv daws xws li txhais lus, piav tes, tej twj mloog pob ntseg los yog ib tug txhais lus, thov hu rau Office of the City Clerk ntawm (559) 621-7650 los sis clerk@fresno.gov. Yuav kom paub tseeb tias npaj tau rau koj, koj yuav tsum tau hais ua ntej 48 xuab moos ntawm lub rooj sab laj. Daim ntawv kom tswj thiab tej ntaub ntawv cov ua dej num yuav coj los ceeb tshaj muaj nyob rau ntawm www.fresno.gov, los sis ntawm Office of the City Clerk. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 6