Disability Advisory Commission
Regular MeetingFresno, CA · October 10, 2023
Minutes
City of Fresno 2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Meeting Minutes - Final
Disability Advisory Commission
Chair – Ken Elvington
Vice Chair – Nicole Turpin
Board Member – Frances Reyes Acosta
Board Member – Susan Coulter
Board Member – Carlota Kincaid
Board Member – Birdevinder Rickie Dhillon
Board Member – Vacant
ADA Coordinator – Joe Hinojosa
DAC Secretary – Diane Longoria
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 10:30 AM In Person
Regular Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Elvington called the meeting to order at 10:37 a.m. Of the 6
members, 3 were present. Introductions were made.
Vice Chair Turpin shared her thoughts regarding the situation abroad in
Israel and Gaza.
Present 3 - Chair Ken Elvington, Vice Chair Nicole Turpin, and Board
Member Susan Coulter
Excused 2 - Board Member Birdevinder Rickie Dhillon, and Board
Member Frances Reyes Acosta
Absent 1 - Board Member Carlota Kincaid
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On motion of Vice Chair Turpin, seconded by Board Member Coulter,
the above AGENDA was APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 3 - Chair Elvington, Vice Chair Turpin and Board Member
Coulter
Excused: 2 - Board Member Dhillon and Board Member Reyes Acosta
Absent: 1 - Board Member Kincaid
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3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ID 23-1492
Approval of the Disability Advisory
Commission Minutes from April 11, 2023
On motion of Board Member Coulter, seconded by Vice Chair Turpin,
the above Minutes were APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 3 - Chair Elvington, Vice Chair Turpin and Board Member
Coulter
Excused: 2 - Board Member Dhillon and Board Member Reyes Acosta
Absent: 1 - Board Member Kincaid
4. MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Chair Elvington stated that the Department of Rehabilitation has moved
their offices to Workforce Connection located at the Winepress Shopping
Center, 3150 W. Shaw Avenue in Fresno. They will be providing more
services to their clients.
Member Coulter spoke about upcoming services for the public. Central
Valley Fair Housing will be having their 26th Annual Training Conference
on October 31, 2023. 32nd Valley Deaf Festival is scheduled for November
18, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Vice Chair Turpin stated that Gazebo Gardens will be having a Rainbow
Wonderland Garden Party on October 15th. Proceeds will go to the
LGBTQ2+ Scholarship fund. Tickets are $30.00.
5. DAC SECRETARY AND ADA COORDINATOR REPORT
DAC Secretary Diane Longoria announced that she will send out DAC
community announcements once a week.
ADA Coordinator Joe Hinojosa briefly announced that a Senior Housing
Center is in the works. It will be a two story, 30 thousand square feet of
interior space. Outdoor recreation amenities will consist of 50 thousand
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square feet of outdoor space. Onsite parking will include 192 parking stalls,
community room and more. The proposed project will also include 82 units
of senior housing and 20 thousand square feet of open area.
He also updated the commission as to upcoming initiatives and projects he
will be working on as it pertains to public accessibility and right-of-way
transportation plan.
6. UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION / PUBLIC COMMENTS
Upon call three public comments were received.
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the subcommittee
on matters not on this agenda. Your presentations are limited to three minutes per
person. Please be aware that the subcommittee is generally legally prohibited from
taking any action on information presented in unscheduled communication until
subsequent meetings.
7. ACTION ITEM
ID 23-1493
FY24 Chair/Vice Chair Selection
The DAC Commission members shared their thoughts and comments
regarding Chair and Vice Chair appointments. Vice Chair Nicole Turpin has
accepted the nomination of Chair and Member Susan Coulter has accepted
the nomination for Vice Chair for the FY23/24 DAC Commission.
Upon call 1 public comment was received.
ID 23-1494
Review of Housing and Transportation
subcommittee Members
ADA Coordinator Joe Hinojosa reviewed with the DAC Commission the role
of each of the sub-committee members for Housing and Transportation. The
discussion centered around support and participation in terms of assigning
alternates. In addition to proposed meeting date changes for 2024. Further
discussion on this subject will continue at the next DAC Commission
meeting.
Chair Elvington will be an alternate for the Transportation Sub-committee.
Member Coulter will be an alternate for the Housing Sub-committee.
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Upon call 3 public comments were received.
ID 23-1495
DAC Awards Conversation
DAC Awards Conversation - It was the consensus of the Commission not to
cancel the DAC Awards and to start the process this fiscal year. This will be
discussed further at the next DAC Commission meeting where the
Commission can identify exact dates.
8. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
a. TRANSPORTATION SUBCOMMITTEE
ADA Coordinator Joe Hinojosa briefly gave an update from the last
Transportation Sub-committee meeting. He spoke about accessible
pedestrian signal procedures. Also, Public Right-of-Way Accessibility
Guidelines (PROWAG). These guidelines are beneficial and provides
guidance as it pertains to construction projects such as bus stops, sidewalk
and crosswalks. Once the Department of Justice and the Department of
Transportation approve these guidelines, they will essentially become laws
and will need to be adhered to. ADA Coordinator Joe Hinojosa will provide
the DAC Commission ranking information as it pertains to Public
Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines.
b. HOUSING SUBCOMMITTEE
ADA Coordinator Joe Hinojosa stated at the last Housing Sub-committee,
Casey Lauderdale from Planning and Development gave a presentation on
the Tower District Specific Plan Update.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m.
Future DAC Topics: Blue Curb requirements, DAC Award Requirements and
Sub-Committee Member Alternates and removals.
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the Disability
Advisory Commission during the December 12, 2023, Special meeting.
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Agenda
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Meeting Agenda - Final
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
10:30 AM
Regular Meeting
In Person and/or Electronic
Disability Advisory Commission
Chair – Ken Elvington
Vice Chair – Nicole Turpin
Board Member – Frances Reyes Acosta
Board Member – Susan Coulter
Board Member – Carlota Kincaid
Board Member – Birdevinder Rickie Dhillon
Board Member – Vacant
ADA Coordinator – Joe Hinojosa
DAC Secretary – Diane Longoria
Disability Advisory Meeting Agenda - Final October 10, 2023
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The Disability Advisory Commission meeting can be viewed live at 10:30 A.M. on
Comcast Channel 96 and AT&T Channel 99.
Members of the public are encouraged to participate electronically.
PUBLIC COMMENT: The following options are available for members of the public
who want to address the Disability Advisory Commission.
1. Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VvN9BRw7QXeKsnfj77L7-A After registering,
you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the
webinar.
2. Email: Residents may also email comments to be read during the meeting to
joe.hinojosa@fresno.gov. Please include the agenda date and item number you wish
to speak on in the subject line of your email. Emails will be a maximum of 450 words.
All comments received will be distributed to the commissioners prior and during the
meeting and will be a part of the official record.
The meeting will can be viewed on CMAC 3 Gov channel in the following ways:
• Comcast
• Xfinity Ch 96
• AT&T Uverse
• Ch 99
• Streaming on the CMAC website: cmac.tv/gov/
• Roku and Apple TV devices on the "Cablecast Screenweave app"
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.
The Disability Advisory Commission welcomes you to Meeting Room (2165N), located
in City Hall, 2nd Floor, 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
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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.
La Comision Consultiva de Discapacidudes le da la bienvenida al segunda de Junta
(2165N), ubicado en la Alcaldía (City Hall), 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.
Tso Disability Advisory Commission tos txais koj rau Meeting Room (2165N), nyob
rau hauv City Hall, 2nd Floor, 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California 93721.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ID 23-1492
Approval of the Disability Advisory
Commission Minutes from April 11,
2023
Attachments: 4-11-2023 Draft DAC Meeting Minutes
4. MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
5. DAC SECRETARY AND ADA COORDINATOR REPORT
6. UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION / PUBLIC COMMENTS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the subcommittee
on matters not on this agenda. Your presentations are limited to three minutes per
person. Please be aware that the subcommittee is generally legally prohibited from
taking any action on information presented in unscheduled communication until
subsequent meetings.
7. ACTION ITEM
ID 23-1493
FY24 Chair/Vice Chair Selection
ID 23-1494
Review of Housing and Transportation
subcommittee Members
ID 23-1495
DAC Awards Conversation
8. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
a. TRANSPORTATION SUBCOMMITTEE
b. HOUSING SUBCOMMITTEE
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9. ADJOURNMENT
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