Commission on Disabilities

COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 98 WASHINGTON STREET, 3RD FLOOR KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 MAYOR 978-619-5630 SALEM COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES JUNE 21, 2022, 4:30 PM Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Salem Commission on Disabilities will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 4:30PM via remote participation in accordance with Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021. Every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via technological means. In the event that we are unable to do so on matters not requiring a public hearing, we will post on the City of Salem’s website an audio or video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting. Individuals may participate remotely in the meeting via a remote participation platform called Zoom. Members of the public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to attend this meeting may access the remote participation meeting through any one of the following ways: For this meeting, members of the public who wish to listen during the meeting may do so in the following manner: Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86764517000?pwd=QVNIU3pQY1pwOCs2WDJPWnlsRFNBQT09 Password: 637593 Or iPhone one-tap : US: 8335480276,,86764517000# (Toll Free) or 8335480282,,86764517000# (Toll Free) Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: 833 548 0276 (Toll Free) or 833 548 0282 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 867 6451 7000 International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdGfLdoaWN  AGENDA 1) Introductions/welcome 2) Approval of minutes of prior meeting 3) Old Business a. ADA Transition Plan; Megan Riccardi/Lisa Cammarata/Deb Lobsitz b. Subcommittee reports and assignments: • ADA Updates and Transition Plan: Debra Lobsitz, Darren Black, Maureen McKinnon • Project funding: Lisa Cammarata • Social Media: David Moisan • Pedestrian Safety: David Moisan/Darren Black SCOD representative to Salem Human Rights Coalitions/Kerry Neenan (alternates: McKinnon and Christie) c. Planning Department collaboration with SCOD update; Daniel LaRoe d. Canal St. pathway: a request of using funds to add entrance/exit indicators for the visually impaired; Meg Riccardi, follow-up, if needed. e. Variance request, Old Town Hall; Don Mills, Mills Whitaker Architects; Julie Barry, Planner Arts and Culture, City of Salem f. Sidewalk ordinance update/joint meeting with Government Services; Councilor Ty Hapworth g. Advisory Group Open Space and Recreation Plan; Tom Devine; Senior Planner; (or Cammarata/Lobsitz) h. Sub-Committee assignments; Lisa Cammarata 4) New Business a. Construction update; Jay Carroll, Roadway Project Manager b. Update on funding in handicap violations account; Lisa Cammarata c. Variance request and approval; Columbus Avenue; David Knowlton, PE City Engineer d. Sensory Tours in Salem; Jennifer L’Heureux, Congressman Seth Moulton’s Office; Olena Klimova, resident 5) Announcements/Questions/General discussion/Ideas for future meetings Future meetings; location/format/discussion Commission appointment; David Moisan Support Group for Visually Challenged; Andrew LaPointe communication Wheelchair Rental Program; William LeGault communication 6) Next meeting July 19, 2022; 98 Washington Street 7) Adjournment Persons requiring auxiliary aids and services for effective communication such as sign language interpreter, an assistive listening device, or print material in digital format or a reasonable modification in programs, services, policies, or activities, may contact the City of Salem ADA Coordinator 978-619-5630 or lcammarata@salem.com or Debra Lobsitz, Chair; dlobsitz@salem.com, as soon as possible and no less than two (2) business days before the meeting, program, or event. Know your rights under the Open Meeting Law M.G.L. c. 30A §18-25 and City Ordinance Sections 2-2028 through 2-2033