MINUTES
Meeting:
Ken Edwards Center
1. Call
to Order
Chair Arroyo called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Chair Arroyo
3. Roll Call
Present: Commissioners Agate, Arroyo, Berg, Boersma (arrived at 6:42 pm), Bogen, Genensky, Hilton, Parker, Richardson (left at 7:47 pm) and Weller
Absent: Commissioner Knauf
Also
present:
4. Approval
of minutes of
Commissioner Genensky moved and
Commissioner Weller seconded to accept the minutes of the
5. Report from WCIL’s SM Outreach Coordinator
Julie West reported that WCIL is
very active in working with consumers who need housing referrals and will be
hosting a workshop to assist in accessing available housing. They are also hosting a Roommate Registry mixer.
Member of the public Pro Se
spoke.
6. Announcements and Correspondence
Staff Liaison Hand reported on
a flyer she had distributed regarding county mental health support and
educational opportunities for family members of individuals of mental illness.
Member of the public Pro Se
spoke.
7. Public input: The Commission will hear from the public on topics of interest to the Commission that are not on this agenda. Each speaker is limited to two (2) minutes.
Members
of the public Hugh Hallenberg and Pro Se spoke.
Commissioner Weller moved and Chair Arroyo seconded to change the order of the agenda to hear Item 9B and 9C after item 7 and then return to the original order of the agenda. The motion passed unanimously on a voice and hand vote.
9B. Presentation on the City’s draft Consolidated Plan
Stacy Rowe, Human Services
Administrator explained various sections in the City’s Consolidated Plan which
is required for HUD funding. Discussion
ensued.
Member of
the public Pro Se spoke.
9C. Year-end budget recommendations to City Council
Staff
Liaison Hand summarized the Disabilities Commission’s prior discussions and list
of possible recommendations to City Council.
Discussion ensued.
Member of
the public Pro Se spoke.
Commissioner Parker
moved and Commissioner Bogen seconded to form a
subcommittee to study the budget recommendations that the Disabilities Commission
would like make in the form of a letter to City Council. The motion passed unanimously on a voice and
hand vote. A subcommittee was formed consisting of Chair
Arroyo and Commissioners Berg, Bogen and Parker. Commissioner Boersma
will act as an advisor to the subcommittee.
8. Old Business: Discussion of and possible (further) action on:
A. Report from Ad Hoc subcommittee for developing and disseminating a Housing Rights Brochure
Chair Arroyo reported
that he had received comments, but did not have them ready to present. Staff Liaison Hand reminded the Commission of
the time constraints if the funds are to come out of this Fiscal Year’s
budget. Discussion ensued. Consensus was to bring final copy to next
Commission meeting for approval.
B. Advocacy on
Gov. Schwarzenegger’s 05-06 Budget proposal, including the Medi-Cal
redesign
Chair Arroyo and Staff
Liaison Hand reported the latest information on proposed budget changes. Discussion ensued.
Chair Arroyo moved and
Commissioner Weller seconded that Chair Arroyo, Commissioner Parker and Staff Liaison Hand be
empowered to compose a letter to the current California administration that
opposes proposed cuts in IHSS and SSP. The motion unanimously on a voice and hand vote.
C. Date and place of July meeting
Chair Arroyo announced that the
Disabilities Commission’s July meeting will be on July 7th, as the
first Monday is a holiday, and will be located at the WISE Adult Day Service
Center, 1510 Pico Blvd.
D. Date and time for the annual retreat
Chair Arroyo summarized
the purpose of the Commission’s annual retreat and announced that it would be
held on September 17th at the Ken Edwards Center. The time will be 9:30 am to 2:00 pm.
E. Report from Disabilities Awareness Month subcommittee
There was nothing to
discuss at this time. Subcommittee
members are Commissioners Bogen, Boersma,
Parker and Weller and Staff Liaison Hand.
Commissioner Berg was added to the subcommittee.
9. New Business: Discussion of and possible action on:
A. Election of Chair and Vice Chair for FY 05-06
Staff Liaison
Hand reported that, per the by-laws, elections occur at the July meeting. Item tabled to July meeting.
D. Review of and possible support for the
proposed onsite inclusionary affordable housing
ordinance
Commissioner
Hilton explained the history of this ordinance and summarized the main points
of the joint meeting of the Housing and Planning Commissions. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Hilton moved and Chair
Arroyo seconded that a letter be written in support of the City Council’s
changes to the affordable housing production program especially the increase in
the in lieu fees. The motion carried on
a voice and hand vote with Commissioner Agate abstaining. Commissioner Hilton will write the letter by
the next Disabilities Commission meeting.
E.
Review
of commission’s expenditures for FY 04-05
Chair Arroyo
clarified the amount left in the Commission’s budget. Commissioner Agate moved and Commissioner Bogen
seconded that the Commission’s remaining funds not be spent. The motion passed on a 6-3-0 vote.
F.
Reports
from Commission Liaisons
Commissioner
Hilton spoke about the April 21 Housing Commission meeting. He said there was discussion about CCSM’s new 36 unit affordable building (s) at 2411-23 Centinela Avenue.
The cost, $5,519,545, is being paid mostly from State loans. He also distributed a list of 4 other CCSM
projects. Commissioner Hilton said the
new buildings will add 212 low/moderate income units to CCSM’s
current 1,182 unit inventory.
Commissioner Genensky attended the meeting of the Commission for the
Senior Community and reported that there were no items that would affect the
Disabilities Commission.
G. Future agenda items
Commissioner Agate requested 1) that
items she had brought up in the past months would be considered and 2) that
more planning be put into the Disabilities Commission’s presentation at the
annual Board and Commission meeting.
Discussion ensued.
10. Meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. by Chair Arroyo.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Chris
Arroyo, Chair