Advisory Commission on Disabilities

400 S. Eagle Street City of Naperville Naperville, IL 60540 Meeting Minutes - Final Advisory Commission on Disabilities Wednesday, November 4, 2020 6:30 PM On Zoom Due to COVID CITY OF NAPERVILLE PUBLIC MEETINGS UPDATE: On Friday, June 12, 2020, an amendment to the Open Meetings Act was signed into law. This new law replaces the gubernatorial executive order concerning the Open Meetings Act and allows public bodies to temporarily conduct meetings remotely during a state of emergency, subject to certain requirements, including a determination by the head of the public body that an in-person meeting is not practical or prudent. On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, Mayor Chirico issued an executive order determining that in-person meetings of the City Council and the City’s boards and commissions are not currently practical or prudent due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Accordingly, the Advisory Commission on Disabilities meeting scheduled for November 4, 2020 will be conducted remotely. The means by which the public may watch, listen, and/or participate in the meeting are described below. TO JOIN A MEETING: The meeting will be conducted using the Zoom Video Conferencing. You do not need to download any software or create an account to participate. To login on your computer or iPad: Click the link to join the webinar, the password is provided on this agenda. Once connected, if you choose to speak, click the “Raise Hand” button at the bottom of Zoom screen and wait for the Chairman to recognize you. When it is your turn to speak, you will be unmuted. There will be a few second delay after you are unmuted until your mic will be live. Please identify yourself for the public record and speak clearly. To login on your phone: For iPhones, use the iPhone one-tap number provided on this agenda. For telephones, dial one of the numbers provided and join the meeting by using meeting ID and password provided on this agenda. Once connected to the meeting, press *9 to “raise your hand” and wait for the Chairman to recognize you. When it is your turn to speak, you will be unmuted. There will be a few second delay after you are unmuted until your mic will be live. Please identify yourself for the public record and speak clearly. City of Naperville Page 1 Printed on 2/12/2021 Advisory Commission on Disabilities Meeting Minutes - Final November 4, 2020 PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES: All viewpoints are welcome. Positive comments and constructive criticism are encouraged. Speakers must refrain from harassing or directing threats or personal attacks at Commissioners, staff, other speakers or members of the public. Comments made to intentionally disrupt the meeting may be managed as necessary to maintain appropriate decorum and allow for city business to be accomplished. PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION: Any individual who may require an accommodation to participate in the meeting or to view materials for the Advisory Commission on Disabilities meeting, should contact the City Clerk at (630) 305-5300 by Tuesday, November 3, 2020. ZOOM MEETING LOG IN: Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88206544877?pwd=NmRMdUVxNnZ0aUk4SDAwYXdmdm1OQT09 Passcode: 593986 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13126266799,,88206544877#,,,,,,0#,,593986# or +16465588656,,88206544877#,,,,,,0#,,593986# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 Webinar ID: 882 0654 4877 Passcode: 593986 International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcY1M86ICl A. CALL TO ORDER: B. ROLL CALL: Barb Stark's absence from the meeting was discussed. Chairman Briggs indicated that Commissioner Stark had resigned from the ACD the previous day. In an email, she wished the commissioners well. Each member of the commission introduced themselves and welcomed the new student representatives to the commission. The students also spoke about themselves and their own personal interests in serving on the Advisory Commission for Disabilities. Present 4- Mikel Briggs, A. Rae Elegant, Daniel Fumagalli, and Michael Heyden Excused 2- Paul Hinterlong, and Barbara Ann Stark Absent 1- Suhel Siddiqui City of Naperville Page 2 Printed on 2/12/2021 Advisory Commission on Disabilities Meeting Minutes - Final November 4, 2020 C. PUBLIC FORUM: There was one member of public that attended the meeting and spoke. Mr. Gary Smith, Chairman of the Accessible Community Task Force, spoke and provided an ACTF update to the commissioners. Mr. Smith acknowledged that Barb Stark did indeed resign from both the ACD and the ACTF. In her absence, he would provide liaison functions between ACD and ACTF. Although the pandemic has made their work more difficult, the ACTF did work with the League of Women Voters to try and improve voting conditions for those with disabilities, spoke with the Disabilities Alliance of Northern Illinois on effective ways to reach out to the community, particularly through job fairs, and has been interacting with the Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the Naperville Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Smith indicated that the ACTF is exploring options for promoting improved visitability requirements for buildings in Naperville, particularly the no-step entry requirement. The ACTF has been advocating for more affordable housing for those with disabilities and has been discussing options for increasing funding at a city level for those with mental illness. They have also been working with the Naperville Park District on providing accessible playground equipment. Mr. Smith noted that the Naperville City Council proclaimed October to be National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Mr. Smith thanked Barb Stark for all her years working with the ACTF and noted that she will be missed. D. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Approve the minutes of the August 5, 2020 ACD meeting. A motion was made by Elegant, seconded by Fumagalli, to approve the regular minutes of the August 5, 2020 meeting of the ACD. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Aye: 4- Briggs, Elegant, Fumagalli, and Heyden Excused: 1- Hinterlong, and Stark Absent: 1- Siddiqui 2. Receive a staff report regarding a public information effort to increase awareness of respecting accessible routes and parking spaces Peter Zibble, TED Operations Manager, gave a brief overview of the city's recent efforts to engage the public and remind them that public sidewalks need to remain clear and unobstructed, and accessible parking spaces must be reserved for those that are legally permitted to use them. City of Naperville Page 3 Printed on 2/12/2021 Advisory Commission on Disabilities Meeting Minutes - Final November 4, 2020 E. OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business to discuss. F: NEW BUSINESS Chairman Briggs closed with thoughts on the role of the ACD. He noted that although the commission is set up discuss issues specific to city facilities, programs and services, there are often times that there is very little to discuss. He asked that the commissioner give some thought to the possibility of asking City Council to expand the scope of the commission's responsibilities. G. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Fumagalli, seconded by Elegant, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Aye: 4- Briggs, Elegant, Fumagalli, and Heyden Excused: 1- Hinterlong, and Stark Absent: 1- Siddiqui City of Naperville Page 4 Printed on 2/12/2021