HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/26/2024 - Disability Advisory Board - AGENDA - Special MeetingDISABILITY ADVISORY BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING
City Contact Person: Melanie Clark, Executive Administrative Assistant, Office of Equity
& Inclusion – mclark@fcgov.com
November 26, 2024, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Microsoft Teams – See Link Below
1. CALL TO ORDER
Participation for this Disability Advisory Board Meeting will be held in person at City Hall,
300 Laporte Ave., bldg. A, CIC Conference Room and Zoom using this link:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting
Meeting ID: 279 390 084 78
Passcode: Gi3sV6GE
Online Public Participation:
The meeting will be available to join beginning at 5:30 pm. Participants should try to sign in
prior to the 5:30 pm meeting start time, if possible. For public comments, the Chair will ask
participants to click the “Raise Hand” button to indicate you would like to speak at that time.
Staff will moderate the Zoom session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to address
the Board or Commission.
To participate:
Use a laptop, computer, or internet-enabled smartphone. (Using earphones with a
microphone will greatly improve your audio).
You need to have access to the internet.
Keep yourself on muted status.
This information is available in Spanish or other language at no cost to a person who would like
this information translated to or communicated in Spanish or other language. Please call 970-
232-0512 or cmenendez@fcgov.com to make a request for information in other languages.
Esta información está disponible en español u otro idioma, sin costo para la persona que le
gustaría esta información traducida o comunicada en español u otro idioma. Favor llame al
970.232.0512 or cmenendez@fcgov.com para solicitar información en otros idiomas.
Auxiliary aids and services are available for persons with disabilities. TTY: please use 711 to call
970.416.4254
2. ROLL CALL
3. AGENDA REVIEW
4. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
b. OCTOBER 21, 2024
6. GUEST PRESENTER: NONE
7. BUDGET
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. DECEMBER MEETING CANCELATION
b. FINALIZE 2025 WORK PLAN
9. OLD BUSINESS
10. OTHER BUSINESS/UPDATES
a. DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS PROCLAMATION UPDATE
11. FUTURE AGENDA REVIEW
12. ADJOURMENT
Disability Advisory Board
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, September 18, 2024 – 5:30 PM
City Hall: 300 Laporte Ave and Zoom: https://fcgov.zoom.us/j/96957373528
1. CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 PM
2. ROLL CALL –
a. Board Members Present – Terry Schlicting, Linda Drees, Mandy Morgan,
Kristin White, Joseph Tiner, Scott Winnegrad, Rachel Knox-Stutsman, Amber
Kelley
b. Board Members Absent – Jaclyn Menendez
c. Staff Members Present – Councilmember Melanie Potyondy, Jan Reece, Lead
Equal Opportunity Compliance Specialist, Melanie Clark, Executive Admin
Assistant
d. Guest(s) – Jim Fellion, Anais Campbell, ARC of Larimer County, Cammy
Cortes
3. AGENDA REVIEW
4. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION – NONE
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.August 19, 2024
Board member Tiner motioned to approve the August 19, 2024, meeting
minutes. Board member Kelley seconded the motion. Motion passed 8-0
6. GUEST PRESENTATIONS – COURTNEY GEARY, FCMOVES – CANYON,
MAGNOLIA, SHERWOOD, ASPHALT ART
Courtney Geary shared information about recent infrastructure improvements,
including the installation of pedestrian and bike-friendly features. She stated that the
City received a grant in 2021, to fund a series of initiatives, and by 2022-2023, the
first set of improvements, including the installation of pedestrian and bike lanes, were
completed. These early efforts helped extend sidewalk spaces and slow traffic in key
areas, such as through intersections. She also touched on how the street designs
aim to reduce complexity and improve traffic flow while enhancing safety for
pedestrians and cyclists. Courtney noted, the city's first round of infrastructure
updates received positive feedback for providing safer crossings, but there were also
concerns raised about driver behavior and confusion at intersections.
One key focus was the development of a larger, more complex intersection design
for 2024. This redesign separated a previously complicated 5-way intersection into
two smaller, more manageable intersections. The plan aimed to reduce pedestrian
crossing distances and simplify traffic flow, ultimately improving safety. The project,
which involves the installation of new bike lanes, crosswalks, and other traffic-
calming features, is funded through a combination of public grants and community
health funding. There was a specific emphasis on the introduction of new
technologies, such as flashing beacons to improve visibility at crosswalks, although
these were not yet universally implemented.
Board members discussed challenges related to the placement of crosswalks and
signage for people with visual impairments. One of the more complex issues is
directing pedestrians with visual impairments across busy intersections safely,
especially in areas where diagonal crossings are involved. Concerns were raised
about the difficulty of navigating intersections, particularly for those who may rely on
canes or other mobility aids. Several ideas were proposed, including better signage
and the use of detectable warning strips. There were also suggestions for improving
communication to people with disabilities through apps or direct services, to ensure
better access to information and support.
Courtney touched on the long-term goals for these projects, including how to assess
their success, make improvements, and ensure accessibility for all. Questions about
the design and budgeting for future phases of the project were discussed, and the
Board emphasized the need for ongoing feedback from the community to refine
these efforts
7. BUDGET
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. Council Meetings
Board members discussed regularly attending City Council meetings so they
can be aware of any DAB related issues that come up.
Board members agreed to regularly review Council’s 6-month agenda
planning calendar.
9. Old Business
a. Disability Employment Awareness Month
Board members discussed candidates to invite to receive the Disability
Employment Awareness Month proclamation.
Board member Tiner motioned to invite JT to accept the proclamation. Vice
Chair Schlicting seconded the motion. Motion passed 8-0
10. OTHER BUSINESS/UPDATES
a. Discussion to develop strategy for 2025 Work Plan – Special Session
Board members discussed having a structured and facilitated conversation to
help them draft their 2025 Work Plan.
Possible dates for scheduling the Work Plan meeting were discussed. Three
dates will be provided to the facilitator to see which date works best for them.
11. Future Agenda Review
a.Council 6-Month Agenda Review
12. ADJOURNMENT
a. Meeting adjourned at 7:10 PM
09/16/24– MINUTES Page 2
Minutes approved by the Chair and a vote of the Board/Commission on XX/XX/XX
Disability Advisory Board
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, October 21, 2024 – 5:30 PM
City Hall: 300 Laporte Ave and Zoom: https://fcgov.zoom.us/j/96957373528
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 PM
2. ROLL CALL –
a. Board Members Present – Terry Schlicting, Mandy Morgan, Kristin White,
Joseph Tiner, Scott Winnegrad, Rachel Knox-Stutsman, Amber Kelley
b. Board Members Absent – Linda Drees, Jaclyn Menendez
c. Staff Members Present – Jan Reece, Lead Equal Opportunity Compliance
Specialist, Melanie Clark, Executive Admin Assistant
d. Guest(s) – Anais Campbell, ARC of Larimer County, Liri Sananes
3. AGENDA REVIEW
4. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
Community member, Liri Sananes addressed the board regarding inconsistent signage on
Transfort buses related to priority seating. They would like to see more consistency in the
signs, with them being easier to read and placed in more visible areas.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.September 16, 2024
Minutes will be approved at the November meeting.
1. GUEST PRESENTATIONS – DASHIELL BUBAR-HALL, FCMOVES –
MICROTRANSIT, SPENCER SMITH, ENGINEERING – SIDEWALK PROJECTS AND
GRANT UPDATE
Dashiell Bubar-Hall provide an overview of the 2019 Transit Master Plan. He
explained during COVID some of the services were suspended. They are hoping
to be able to return to full service including extending service in the evenings,
weekends and holidays on some routes. Additionally, they plan to return MAX to
a 10-minute frequency.
Dashiell stated they are assessing the Transit Master Plan to find the most
optimal way to deliver service to the community. They are looking to have a five-
to 10-year strategic plan that will account for ridership growth and improved
services consistent with community needs.
Spencer Smith gave an overview of sidewalk projects that took place in 2024 and
what’s to come for 2025.
Spencer stated the grant they applied for to improve sidewalks along College
Avenue was not approved.
6. BUDGET
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. OTHER BUSINESS/UPDATES
10. FUTURE AGENDA REVIEW
11. ADJOURNMENT
a. Meeting adjourned at 7:51 PM
10/21/24– MINUTES Page 2
Minutes approved by the Chair and a vote of the Board/Commission on XX/XX/XX
DAB 2025 Work Plan – DRAFT
Goal: Affordable housing in our community is accessible for individuals with disabilities
Possible Actions:
Building permit process learning & influence
‐ Ask Building Services to explain permit process to DAB (Susan Beck‐Ferkiss, Brad, Clay
Frickey)
‐ Where are push points? Where can DAB inform/direct permit process?
‐ Incentives to build/retrofit accessible housing
‐ Accountability for retrofit
DAB better understand programming for housing
‐ Section 8
‐ Housing Catalyst
‐ Neighbor to Neighbor
‐ How might housing be reserved for individuals with disabilities?
Goal: Revise work of DAB
Goal: Dial‐a‐ride serves all in our community who are qualified
Possible Actions:
‐ Advocate for service area expansion
‐ Advocate for increasing fixed routes vs. only Dial‐a‐Ride
Goal: Connect with City programs/initiatives for DAB input (instead of City programs/initiatives reporting
out to DAB)
Possible Actions:
‐ Identify programs and services that DAB wants more information about
‐ Subcommittees connect with Departments
‐ Give information to DAB before the meeting so that DAB can be informed and ask
questions
‐ DAB ask for specific information from City Departments along with meeting invite
Goal: Recognize community excellence with inclusion with award ceremony
Possible Actions:
‐ Partner with HRC to host
Goals identified, not prioritized:
Goal: Transition from high school to independent living is seamless for individuals with disabilities in our
community.
Goal: Significantly increase job placements in our community for those with disabilities.
Goal: Increase accessibility of public thoroughfares
Possible Actions:
‐ Audible crosswalks
‐ Influence funding direction for public thoroughfare improvements
Goal: Quarterly education opportunities
Goal: Ensure all with disabilities are aware of emergency alert system
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