Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018 CITIZENS' ADVISORY SECOND THURSDAY, COMMISSION ON CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, DISABILITIES MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD, 1:00 PM David Gauthier, Chair Nubia Flores Cedeno, Member Deaka McClain, Vice Chair Richard Hernandez, Member Alice Bruns, Member Chris Karadjov, Member Ciara Calsita, Member Jamone Pili, Member CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 1:02 PM. ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE Commissioners Alice Bruns, Ciara Calsita, Richard Hernandez, Chris Karadjov, Present: Deaka McClain and David Gauthier Commissioners Nubia Flores Cedeno and Jamone Pili Absent: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 1. 18-013CA Recommendation to approve minutes from the April 12, 2018 meeting of the Citizen's Advisory Commission on Disabilities. A motion was made by Vice Chair McClain, seconded by Commissioner Karadjov, to adopt. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 1 of 5 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018 CITIZENS' ADVISORY SECOND THURSDAY, COMMISSION ON CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, DISABILITIES MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD, 1:00 PM Yes: 6 - Alice Bruns, Ciara Calsita, Richard Hernandez, Chris Karadjov, Deaka McClain and David Gauthier Absent: 2 - Nubia Flores Cedeno and Jamone Pili STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS Youth, Employment & Programs - Commissioner Calsita confirmed that the desired date for Mentoring Day 2018 is Thursday, October 11th, to purposely coincide with CACoD's October meeting. Accessibilty, Transportation & Services - Commissioner Karadjov reported that the committee is still discussing an accessibility townhall, and suggested that it be paired with the DEAM event in October. Commissioner McClain reported that parks accessibility recommendations are still being discussed. AD-HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS Calendar Ad-Hoc - Commissioner McClain reported that she represented CACoD at the CIP event. NEW BUSINESS 2. 18-014CA Recommendation to appoint Commissioners Bruns and Cedeno to standing committees and make any other reappointments within the standing committees Chair Gauthier deems appropriate. A motion was made by Vice Chair McClain, seconded by Commissioner Calsita, to adopt. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Alice Bruns, Ciara Calsita, Richard Hernandez, Chris Karadjov, Deaka McClain and David Gauthier Page 2 of 5 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018 CITIZENS' ADVISORY SECOND THURSDAY, COMMISSION ON CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, DISABILITIES MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD, 1:00 PM Absent: 2 - Nubia Flores Cedeno and Jamone Pili Youth, Employment & Programs: Commissioners Bruns, Calsita, Hernandez & Pili Accessibility, Transportation & Services: Commissioners Cedeno, Gauthier, Karadjov, & McClain 3. 18-015CA Recommendation to change CACoD meeting time from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM for June 2018, September 2018 and December 2018. This CA-Agenda Item was withdrawn. 4. 18-016CA Recommendation to form ad-hoc committees for Disability Awareness Month events. These events include DEAM and Mentoring Day. A motion was made by Commissioner Karadjov, seconded by Vice Chair McClain, to adopt. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Alice Bruns, Ciara Calsita, Richard Hernandez, Chris Karadjov, Deaka McClain and David Gauthier Absent: 2 - Nubia Flores Cedeno and Jamone Pili Disability Employment Awareness Month 2018 (DEAM): Commissioners Bruns, Gauthier, Karadjov, & McClain Mentoring Day 2018: Commissioners Calsita, Cedeno, Hernandez & Karadjov Page 3 of 5 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018 CITIZENS' ADVISORY SECOND THURSDAY, COMMISSION ON CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, DISABILITIES MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD, 1:00 PM 5. 18-017CA Recommendation to discuss and approve recomendations from the Accessibility, Transportation and Services standing committee related to the Accessibility Townhall. A motion was made by Commissioner Karadjov, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to adopt. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Alice Bruns, Ciara Calsita, Richard Hernandez, Chris Karadjov, Deaka McClain and David Gauthier Absent: 2 - Nubia Flores Cedeno and Jamone Pili The final recommendation was to pair the accessibility townhall with the DEAM 2018 event. STAFF REPORT Heather Blackmun reported that public works is open to reviewing its current blue zone policy in residential areas and possibly making modifications based on CACoD's recommendations. Ms. Blackmun also reported that the City has a new service animal policy, that the ADA anniversary proclamation will be given by Mayor Garcia at the July 10 council meeting and that Councilwoman Gonzalez would be hosting a housing summit and had invited Commissioner Pili to participate on CACoD's behalf. CHAIRPERSON AND/OR VICE CHAIR CLOSING REMARKS ANNOUNCEMENTS Page 4 of 5 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018 CITIZENS' ADVISORY SECOND THURSDAY, COMMISSION ON CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, DISABILITIES MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD, 1:00 PM Commissioner Hernandez reminded the commission that the DRC would be hosting their annual dinner on June 21. Commissioner Bruns announced that she would be absent from the commission's July meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ICPD update from library services Election for CACoD Presentation: Accessibility features/highlights of the new City Hall ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 2:01 PM. Page 5 of 5