MINUTES
Meeting: May
1, 2006
1. Call
to Order
Chair Arroyo called the meeting to order at 6:45 pm
2. Pledge
of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was not
recited, due to lack of a flag
3. Roll Call
Present: Commissioners Arroyo, Agate (arrived 6:55 pm), Boersma, Berg, Genensky, Hilton, Knauf, Parker, Richardson and Weller.
Absent: Commissioner Bogen
Also
present:
Chair Arroyo moved and Commissioner Parker seconded to hear Item 10A next and then return to the regular order of the agenda. The motion passed on a voice and hand vote with no dissent.
10. New
Business: Discussion of and possible
action on:
A. Discussion of and possible action on: Mental Health Awareness Month
Edmund D. Edelman, Esq., Dr. Karen Williams, Ruth Hollman,
Anna T. Swett, and Judith Holtz presented on causes
of and solutions for mental health issues such as homelessness, the Mental
Health Services Act, collaborative housing for persons with mental illness, the
L.A. Countywide Client Coalition, and peer counseling, respectively.
Chair Arroyo returned to the original agenda order.
4. Approval
of minutes of March 6, 2006
Commissioner Hilton moved and Commissioner Boersma seconded to accept the minutes of the April 3, 2006
meeting as amended. The motion passed 9-0-1 with Commissioner Agate
abstaining.
5. Announcements
and Correspondence
Staff
Liaison Hand announced the availability of display space at a Community
Corporation of
Staff Liaison Hand announced a public forum regarding experiences with Federal Administration on Developmental Disabilities programs to be held Monday, May 22, 2006 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at Protection and Advocacy on Wilshire.
Member of the Public Louisa Fish announced via Staff Liaison Hand a public hearing for Access Services on Thursday, May 11, 2006 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the MTA Boardroom. Information: (800) 827-0829.
Staff
Liaison Hand announced the Annual Santa Monica Festival to be held May 13, 2006
from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm at
Staff
Liaison Hand announced the availability on the City website of an Information
Item regarding the City of
Staff Liaison Hand announced that the mailing of the Tenant/Landlord brochure to the Rent Control mailing list would cost approximately $624 more than expected in postage.
Commissioner Agate announced the availability of a homeless services referral guide on the City website and at public counters/libraries. City staff also noted that another version of the card intended to assist residents and business owners with any issues related to homelessness is available as well.
Commissioners Arroyo and Parker thanked Julia Brown for her assistance during Staff Liaison Hand’s absence.
6.
Julie West reported
that WCIL will be helping to facilitate the Westside Health and Wellness
conference being sponsored by the Older Adult Task Force of the City of
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.
A member
of the public spoke about his personal experiences with mental health and
related medications.
8. Report from Commission Liaisons
No reports.
9. Old Business: Discussion of and possible (further) action on:
A. Collaboration with other commissions on common goals, including appointing liaisons
Tabled.
B. Captioning at City Council Meetings
Staff reported
on findings related to the feasibility of displaying captioning in Council
Chambers. Discussion ensued. The Commission will draft a letter advocating
for the one-time expense of approximately $6,000 on an LED display for Council
Chambers.
10. New
Business: Discussion of and possible
action on:
B. Nominations for Chair and Vice-Chair of the Commission
Chair Arroyo requested nominations for the position of Chair. Commissioner Parker nominated and Commissioner Genensky seconded the nomination of Commissioner Knauf for Chair. Commissioner Knauf accepted the nomination. As there were no other nominations, nominations were closed.
Chair Arroyo requested nominations for Vice Chair. Commissioner Genensky nominated and Commissioner Weller seconded the nomination of Chair Arroyo for Vice Chair. Chair Arroyo accepted the nomination. As there were no other nominations, nominations were closed.
C. Selection of possible dates for annual retreat
of the Disabilities Commission
Following
discussion, September 9, 2006 and September 16, 2006 were selected as possible
dates. A vote will be held at the June
meeting.
D. Future agenda items
Chair Arroyo
noted that the item Beach Parking Lots was a reminder to continue the issue
forward from the previous meeting.
Staff Liaison
Hand requested: 1) letter regarding captioning in Council Chambers, 2) Retreat
date selection, 3) Disabilities Awareness Month (and the CCSM display space
available), 4) Emergency Preparedness, 5) Possible action opposing the sale of
the Armory, and 6) increased price of the Rent Control mailing.
Commissioner
Hilton requested a discussion of AB 651.
Chair Arroyo
requested similar presentations to agenda item 10A in the future.
11. Meeting was adjourned at 9:17 p.m. by Chair Arroyo with a note of thanks to Commissioner Hilton for his extensive work on agenda item 10A.
Approved: Attest:
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Chris Arroyo, Chair Julia Brown, Staff Liaison