MINUTES
Meeting: March
5, 2007
1. Call
to Order
Chair Knauf called the meeting to order at 6:43 pm
2. Roll
Call
Present: Commissioners Agate, Arroyo, Berg, Boersma (arrived 6:52pm), Genensky, Hilton, Knauf, Parker, Richardson and Weller
Absent: Commissioner Bogen
Also
present: Janet Hand, Staff Liaison;
3. Approval
of minutes of the February 5, 2007 meeting
Chair Knauf moved and Commissioner Genensky seconded to
accept the minutes of the February 5, 2007 meeting as amended. The motion passed 10-0-1 with Commissioner Arroyo abstaining.
4. Westside Center for Independent Living (WCIL)
update: Discussion of and possible
action on items presented by Julie West, WCIL
Julie West reported that there had been 5 referrals during the month. She reported that there is presently funding available in the Santa Monica Emergency Fund. She announced that WCIL assists seniors, homeless and teenagers at risk as well as people with disabilities. Discussion ensued.
Chair Knauf moved and Vice Chair Arroyo seconded a motion to hear Item 8A next and then return to the order of the agenda. The motion carried unanimously on a voice and hand vote.
8. Old Business:
A. Request of Vice Chair Arroyo for discussion of
and possible action on City response to Commission’s request for staff
sensitivity trainings: presentation by Jill Jones
Jill Jones, Assistant Director of Human Resources acknowledged the Disabilities Commission’s letter to City Manager Lamont Ewell and explained the mandatory Sensitivity Training that will be conducted for all City employees. She is working with ADA Coordinator Janet Hand and expects training to start in October 2007. Discussion ensued.
6. Public Input:
Public comment is permitted only on items listed on this agenda. No other business is permitted. Each speaker is limited to two (2) minutes.
Member of the public Sally Lucas reported on the problems that still exist due to the tie down policy of the BBB, including an increase in harassment from passengers. Ms. Lucas also spoke about the misuse and abuse of Handicap Placards by non handicapped persons.
Chair Knauf moved and Commissioner Weller seconded a motion to hear Item 9A next and then return to the order of the agenda. The motion carried unanimously on a voice and hand vote.
9.
New
Business:
A. Request of the Pier Restoration Corporation for discussion of and possible action on draft Environmental Impact Report and Pier Restoration Corporation Board recommendations
Ben
Franz-Knight, Executive Director at Resource
Management Pier Restoration Corporation, gave a Power Point presentation and
explained the proposed
Chair Knauf
moved and Commissioner Richardson seconded that a subcommittee be established
to review the pier restoration plans and return to the Commission with
recommendations. The motion carried
unanimously on a voice and hand vote. Commissioners Berg, Knauf, Genensky,
Richardson, and Weller will serve on the subcommittee.
5. Announcements and Correspondence
Staff Liaison Hand announced that the City Clerk’s Office is updating all Commissioner information and requested current information from each Commissioner. It is also time for all Commissioners to complete the Form 700. It is due to the City Clerk by April 1, 2007. She gave an update to the Complete Streets Presentation, explained the City’s Circulation Element which is being updated and urged Commissioners to attend one of the workshops. She announced that March 12-18, 2007 is Brain Awareness Week.
Commissioner Arroyo gave an updated on legislative issues that effect people with disabilities.
Commissioner Hilton announced that
a
Chair Knauf announced that there
will be a meeting at
Staff Liaison Hand announced that the 22nd Annual Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference, sponsored by California State University Northridge Center of Disabilities, will be at the Los Angeles Airport Hilton and Marriott on March 19 to 24, 2007.
7. Report from Commission Liaisons
Nothing to Report
8. Old Business
Staff Liaison Hand went through the proposed changes to the Rules and the City Attorney’s recommendations. Discussion ensued. Commissioners will review and make comments to Commissioners Agate and Hilton. They will make changes and submit a revised draft by the next meeting.
C. Request
of Commissioner Parker for discussion of and possible action on City guidelines
for accessibility of public events, including expanding distribution of the
guidelines to neighborhood councils
Commissioner Parker explained what information has been found to date. Discussion ensued. Staff Liaison Hand will research further.
Chair Knauf moved and Commissioner Arroyo seconded to postpone items 8D, 8E and 9C and hear items 9B and 9D next. The motion passed unanimously on a hand and voice vote.
9. New Business:
B. Request
of City staff for discussion of and possible action on appointment of Commissioners
to review responses to the City’s Community Development Grant Program Request
for Proposals
Staff Liaison Hand summarized the Community Development Grant Program, the Request for Proposal process and the need for people to read and rate the proposals. Discussion ensued. Commissioners Arroyo, Berg, Knauf and Weller volunteered to assist with the process.
D. Request
of City Staff for discussion of and possible action on the April meeting
schedule
Staff Liaison Hand explained that due to the Passover holiday, the regular April meeting will need to be moved. Discussion ensued. Consensus was that Monday April 9th is the best date with Wednesday, April 11th next and then Wednesday, April 4th. Staff will research availability of meeting rooms and will notify the Commission of the date.
None to Report
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
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