Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITIZENS' ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 1:00 PM COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES MINUTES Jennifer Kumiyama, Chair Stephen Adams, Member Victor A. Garate, Vice Chair Jeremy Hill, Member Gretchen Swanson, Secretary Chris Karadjov, Member Nubia Flores, Member Kim Vuong, Member TELECONFERENCE VIA WEBEX Join from the meeting link: https://longbeachcity.webex.com/longbeachcity/j.php? MTID=m3ac2bd5e9e131a72f9e64c1b566b2d26 Or join by calling 1-213-306-3065 Meeting number (access code): 146 858 3604 Meeting password: 5xzEY3Nc5q6 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Kumiyama at 1:00 pm. ROLL CALL Commissioners Jeremy Hill, Chris Karadjov, Nubia Flores , Kim Vuong, Present: Gretchen Swanson, Victor Garate and Jennifer Kumiyama Commissioners Stephen Adams Absent: PUBLIC COMMENT GUEST PRESENTATION The Department of Development Services, City of Long Beach, provided an overview of the housing element update, due to the state in October 2021. Page 1 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITIZENS' ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 1:00 PM COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES MINUTES APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 1. 21-055CA Recommendation to approve minutes from the August 12, 2021 meeting of the Citizen's Advisory Commission on Disabilities. Attachments: CACoD Minutes.August 12 2021.pdf A motion was made by Commissioner Karadjov, seconded by Secretary Swanson, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Jeremy Hill, Chris Karadjov, Nubia Flores , Kim Vuong, Gretchen Swanson and Victor Garate Abstain: 1 - Jennifer Kumiyama Absent: 1 - Stephen Adams REGULAR AGENDA 2. 21-056CA Recommendation to receive and file information from Dr. Tiffany Brown, Deputy Superintendent, LBUSD, regarding LBUSD's upcoming resolution on Disability History Week. This resolution will be heard and voted on by the LBUSD Board of Education on Tuesday, September 14th. A motion was made by Commissioner Karadjov, seconded by Secretary Swanson, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Jeremy Hill, Chris Karadjov, Nubia Flores , Kim Vuong, Gretchen Swanson, Victor Garate and Jennifer Kumiyama Absent: 1 - Stephen Adams Page 2 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITIZENS' ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 1:00 PM COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES MINUTES 3. 21-057CA Recommendation to receive and file presentation from Keith Hoey, Assistant City Engineer and Heather Van Wijk, Citywide Accessibility Coordinator, City of Long Beach regarding the 2017 Ochoa settlement and a transition plan update specific to the Ochoa settlement requirements. A motion was made by Commissioner Karadjov, seconded by Commissioner Vuong, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Jeremy Hill, Chris Karadjov, Nubia Flores , Kim Vuong, Gretchen Swanson, Victor Garate and Jennifer Kumiyama Absent: 1 - Stephen Adams STANDING COMMITTEES AND AD-HOC REPORTS Page 3 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITIZENS' ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 1:00 PM COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES MINUTES 4. 21-058CA Recommendation to receive and file monthly report from the Accessibility, Transportation & Services standing committee. First Order of Business: Update - Steve Adams Cabrillo High School has met with Commissioner Adams and there is currently no campus event due to Covid-19. Commissioner Adams will meet with the Superintendent regarding the future of events at the location. More information to follow post meeting with the superintendent. As a standing committee we decided to table the event until March 2022. Second Order of Business: Scooters in Long Beach Commissioner Vuong is concerned about the scooters in Long Beach and the fact that she feels that they are left everywhere. Commissioner Voung would like the scooter company to present to us again. Third Order of Business: El Dorado Park Commissioner Voung will meet with Heather regarding the park. Fourth Order of Business: Beach Mats Commissioner Adams and Commissioner Voung would like to know the date of when the beach mats are coming to Long Beach Fifth Order of Business: Officers Commissioner Adams motions to keep positions as is. Commissioner Garate seconds’ motion. Votes: Commissioner Vuong Yes Commissioner Adams Yes Commissioner Garate Yes Page 4 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITIZENS' ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 1:00 PM COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES MINUTES Commissioner Karadjov Absent ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CLOSING REMARKS Commissioner Voung encourages everyone to vaccinate. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Airport Accessibility Commissioner Adams will like to speak with the director with programs for students with disabilities and their accessibility of classrooms, Tiffany Brown. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at approximately 2:46 p.m. Commissioner Flores suggested the committee write a letter to the City asking for a timeline of implementation of the beach mats. Deaka McClain, member of the public, spoke regarding transportation concerns at the airport and suggested that a 'Access/Dial-a-Lift' sign/stand be installed. A motion was made by Commissioner Vuong, seconded by Commissioner Hill, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Jeremy Hill, Chris Karadjov, Nubia Flores , Kim Vuong, Gretchen Swanson, Victor Garate and Jennifer Kumiyama Absent: 1 - Stephen Adams Page 5 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITIZENS' ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 1:00 PM COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES MINUTES 5. 21-059CA Recommendation to receive and file monthly report from the Youth, Employment & Programs standing committee. Attachments: YEP Report.September 2021.pdf Standing Committee Report - Aug, 2021 Youth, Employment and Programs #1 - cancelled #2 - Date of Meeting August 26, 2021 Commission Members in Attendance: Swanson, and Hill Equity in the Public Space City Council Member Outreach to discuss Equity in the Public Space Zoom meetings with Council Members - none made in August. CD5 - Meeting held w/o CM will attempt to reschedule CD8 - Awaiting a reschedule date Follow-up to establishing CaCOD as a resource - Commissioner Hill was contact by CD9 during the pre-planning of the Summer’s Jazz Festival - we look forward to more of these planning requests. Library Audit: · To kick-off review of the Library Audit we ask that YEP members meet with key staff to get an update of changes and plans since the audit, as well as explore further remediation. A motion was made by Commissioner Flores , seconded by Commissioner Vuong, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 6 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITIZENS' ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 1:00 PM COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES MINUTES Yes: 7 - Jeremy Hill, Chris Karadjov, Nubia Flores , Kim Vuong, Gretchen Swanson, Victor Garate and Jennifer Kumiyama Absent: 1 - Stephen Adams 6. 21-060CA Recommendation to receive and file update from the DEAM 2021 ad-hoc committee. Heather Van Wijk reported that the event would be virtual on Thursday, 10/21 at 1:00pm. Four organizations will be invited including Disabled Resources Center, Department of Rehabilitation, Department of Economic Development/Pacific Gateway. The theme of this year's national observance is 'America's Recovery: Powered by Inclusion.' A motion was made by Vice Chair Garate, seconded by Commissioner Flores , to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Jeremy Hill, Chris Karadjov, Nubia Flores , Kim Vuong, Gretchen Swanson, Victor Garate and Jennifer Kumiyama Absent: 1 - Stephen Adams STAFF REPORT Heather Van Wijk reported: -CACoD will resume in-person meetings in October per Brown Act requirements -FY22 budget passed; $24M available for right-of-way ADA projects -20 year 9/11 Observance Event on Saturday, 9/11 in Signal Hill -Citizens Police Complaint Commission Evaluation Listening Sessions announced Page 7 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITIZENS' ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 1:00 PM COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES MINUTES AGENCY REPORTS Commissioner Swanson announced a housing survey released by CSULB based on Covid effects on housing status Commissioner Karadjov reported that in-person learning has resumed at CSULB. Commissioner Flores reported that 1) LBUSD BOE is hearing a disability history resolution on 9/14; and 2) there is a celebration and resource fair coming up at Coolidge Park (CD9). Commissioner Vuong reported a Covid-related event coming up at Tichenor Clinic. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CLOSING REMARKS Chair Kumiyama closed the meeting in honor of longtime disability advocate and Long Beach resident, Ms. Tina Foa Foa. Ms. Foa Foa's sons joined the meeting for these remarks. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Access/Dial-a-Lift signage update ADJOURNMENT Chair Kumiyama adjourned the meeting at 2:34 pm. Page 8 of 8