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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDisability Advisory Board - Minutes - 01/19/2023 DISABILITY ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING January 19, 2023, 5:30pm-7:30pm Meeting held only through Zoom: https://fcgov.zoom.us/j/98185571735 Contact: jkohles@gmail.com or 970-416-4254 On-Site Meeting Location: CIC Conference Rm, City Hall, next to Council Chambers, 300 LaPorte Ave, Fort Collins, CO Room opens at 5pm 1. CALL TO ORDER: Terry called meeting to order at 5:36 pm 2. ROLL CALL & New member introductions a. Present: Terry Schliting, Jaclyn Menendez, Scott Winnegrad, Rachel Knox- Stutman, Joe Tiner, Mandy Morgan, Evan Schockley b. Board Members Absent: Linda Drees c. Staff Members Present: Jeni Kohles, Claudia Menendez d. Guests: Mackenzie Lowe (Larimer County, ADA Coordinator) 3. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION: N/A 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTE: January 19, 2023. Motion to approve by Terry, seconded by Mandy 5. ELECTION: N/A 6. GUEST PRESENTER: Todd Dangerfield, Project Manager, Downtown Development Authority (dda), Fort Collins, CO, Cara Scholy – Norris Design DISABILITY ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING January 19, 2023, 5:30pm -7:30pm Meeting held only through Zoom: https://fcgov.zoom.us/j/98185571735 Contact: jkohles@fcgov.com or 970-416-4254 7. OLD BUSINESS  Update the 2023 Work Plan and finalize the 2022 Work Plan.  Awards Ceremony will be held at the Senior Center. Awards Ordered, logistics being worked on.  Transfort Application - sent to Transfort for review.  Transfort – Dial-A-Ride new contact is Katlyn Kelly. She will attend February meeting with Kaley Zeisel and others.  Work Plan below was updated during the meeting, submitted to Boards and Commissions on January 20, 2023, and for Council review.  Spin - update by Connor Johnson moved to March agenda 8. ADJOURNMENT: 7:30 pm – Terry moved to adjourn, seconded by Joe DISABILITY ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING January 19, 2023, 5:30pm -7:30pm Meeting held only through Zoom: https://fcgov.zoom.us/j/98185571735 Contact: jkohles@fcgov.com or 970-416-4254 2023 Work Plan Discussion and Updates • Safety Action: Meet with Police Chief and Fire Chief about staff training approach when interacting with people with disabilities including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. • Added Action:  Assist intersection of City and County Databases that talk about location.  Provide a liaison between the DAB and Citizen Advisory Council. (Linda) Strategic Objectives Supported: Improve community involvement, education, and regional partnerships to increase the level of public trust and keep the community safe. Meet expected level of core and specialized police services as the community grows. Partner with Poudre Fire Authority to provide high-quality fire prevention, community risk reduction and emergency response services. Improve emergency management and preparedness. • Transportation Action: Provide for safe & reliable multimodal travel to, from, and throughout the city. Added Action:  Transfort - Monthly reviews and Quarterly updates of key initiatives and on- going projects. Quarterly attendance of Transfort.  Advocating for the expansion of Dial-A-Ride services for all qualified individuals within City limits.  Remove barriers in the application process. Review application process with Dial-a- Ride. (Joe/Terry/Claudia/Jeni DISABILITY ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING January 19, 2023, 5:30pm -7:30pm Meeting held only through Zoom: https://fcgov.zoom.us/j/98185571735 Contact: jkohles@fcgov.com or 970-416-4254 • High Performing Government Action: Support The City in hiring people with disabilities through education, training, and partnership with PSD in creating a school to work pipeline. Introduce ACE, Project Search and SWAP. Provide People First Language to City Council. Provide input on City Equity Hiring Guide.  Pipeline/Resources • Disability Resources Service Group (Evan) • Student Disability Center (Joe) • ARC  Individuals with IDD - Safeway on Harmony Rd. (Linda)  Workforce Disability Subcommittee Members • Jaclyn Menendez, Terry Schlicting, Shanae Core (DVR) • Economic Health Action: Continue to highlight/recognize employers who hire people with disabilities through annual Community Recognition Awards.  Community Recognition Awards  2023 October next awards event  Claudia - will cover the meal of the event  Location • Senior Center, mindful of costs (Selected) o Pros – Positive for community o Cons - Getting nominations for awards (Board generate nominations, possible social media platforms) • CSU – option/expensive (unable to commit- not chosen) DISABILITY ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING January 19, 2023, 5:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting held only through Zoom: https://fcgov.zoom.us/j/98185571735 Contact: jkohles@fcgov.com or 970-416-4254 • Categories for nomination – (Community Recognition Awards) • Recognized Employers in categories: Volunteers, Disability, Business Advocacy, Veterans (include individual) • 1-2 nominations per category • Subcommittee o Rachel Knox-Stutsman, Joe Tiner, Shanae Core o Help with event planning. o Votes on nominations. o Jeni Kohles will help with admin side of planning. October 2023 plan  Highlight companies hiring those with disabilities.  Place article in Coloradoan regarding recognition of board and employers approximately 1 month prior to recognition  Contact Molly at the Coloradoan regarding interviewing DAB members (Claudia)  Volunteers to be interviewed. • Terry, Scott, Mandy, and Jaclyn • Neighborhood Livability and Social Health  Provide a high-quality built environment, support quality, diverse neighborhoods and foster the social health of the community. • Culture and Recreation  Provide diverse cultural and recreational amenities