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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/10/2025 - Disability Advisory Board - AGENDA - Regular MeetingDISABILITY ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING February 10, 2025 – 5:30 pm 300 Laporte Ave Microsoft Teams – See Link Below 1.CALL TO ORDER a.(TIME STARTED) 2.ROLL CALL 3.AGENDA REVIEW 4.PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 5.APPROVAL OF MINUTES a.January 13, 2025 6.BUDGET Participation for this Disability Advisory Board Meeting will be in person at 300 Laporte Ave. You may also join online via Microsoft Teams, using this link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting Meeting ID: 268 124 508 158 Passcode: wX75Hj2S Online Public Participation: The meeting will be available to join beginning at 5:20 pm, February 10, 2025. 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. 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For more information, please visit fcgov.com/covid DISABILITY ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING January 13, 2025 – 5:30 pm 7.GUEST PRESENTER a.Pat Malloy • Share updates on Transfort accessibility for legally blind • Share gratitude for City response b.Eric Patton - Report on Transfort's efforts for accessibility c.Todd Dangerfield - Report on DDA Alley Projects 8.NEW BUSINESS a.Who from the Board is willing to assist with document formatting 9.OLD BUSINESS a.Amended 2025 Work Plan 10.OTHER BUSINESS a.Jan Reece •ADA Coordinator Training o Service Animals o Transition Plans o Self-evaluations o Duties of an ADA Coordinator To educate and provide training Administrative Tasks ADA Compliance Helping Community Members b.DAB Applications c.Message for DAB Regarding No Changes to our Work 11.ADJOURNMENT a.(TIME ENDED) 1/13/2025– MINUTES Disability Advisory Board REGULAR MEETING Monday, January 13, 2025 – 5:30 PM 300 Laporte Avenue and Microsoft Teams 1. CALL TO ORDER: 5:32 PM 2. ROLL CALL a. Board Members Present – Linda Drees (Chair), Joseph Tiner, Rachel Knox Stutsman, Amber Kelley, Scott Winnegrad b. Board Members Absent – Terry Schlicting (Vice Chair), Amanda Morgan, Jaclyn Menendez, Kristin White c. Staff Members Present – Claudia Menendez, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Jan Reece, Lead Equal Opportunity Compliance Specialist d. Guest(s) – Patrick Malloy 3. AGENDA REVIEW 4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Patrick Malloy shared that he is legally blind and was present to discuss how he uses Apple Voiceover to review Transfort app. Additionally, he expressed frustration with the announcement system on the Transfort buses stating he discovered only ADA stops are announced. He also stated signage placement is problematic and suggested utilizing a QR code system for visually impaired users. Furthermore, Malloy noted there is no consistency in terms of audio signals for crosswalks in the Old Town area and commented on the ambiguity in ADA regulations. Board members thanked Malloy for bringing forward the concerns and noted the Board regularly meets with Transfort. Chair Drees asked Malloy what the Board could do to assist him further. Malloy replied to the Board that they could look into the actual ADA laws and what ADA stops represent. He also suggested the City look into replacing crosswalk signals with audio signals as they need to be replaced. Board member Winnegrad commented on the importance of persistence in communicating with Transfort. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – NOVEMBER 18, 2024 & NOVEMBER 26, 2024 Board member Joe Tiner motioned to approve the November 18, 2024, meeting minutes. Board member Amber Kelly seconded the motion. Motion passed 5- 0. 1/13/2025– MINUTES Board member Amber Kelly motioned to approve the November 26, 2024, meeting minutes. Board member Joe Tiner seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. 6. BUDGET Board members briefly discussed the Board’s 2025 budget. 7. GUEST PRESENTER – a. Kerri Ishmael – Request for a letter of support for College Avenue grant opportunity Chair Drees noted Kerri Ishmael has requested a letter of support from the Board for a Department of Transportation grant, which has been sought before. She read the letter which relates to improvements along the College Avenue corridor. Board members discussed the language of the letter. Board member Tiner motioned for the Disability Advisory Board to support the grant proposal through the signing of this letter by the Board’s Co-Chairs. Board member Amber Kelly seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. 8. NEW BUSINESS a. 2024 Annual Report Chair Drees noted the Annual Report is due in January. (**Secretary’s Note: The Board opted to move forward with the remainder of the agenda and then return to this item.) Board members discussed the 2024 Work Plan and various accomplishments and topics considered by the Board in 2024. Board members also discussed adding an agenda item related to Work Plan status and highlights each month. Chair Drees stated she would form a draft of the Annual Report. Board member Winnegrad commented on the possibility of collaborating with the Human Resources Commission for an award ceremony and in other means. Board members also discussed collaboration and networking with other entities. b. February 17 DAB Meeting – Reschedule Chair Drees noted the February 17th meeting needs to be rescheduled to either February 10th or February 24th as it falls on Presidents’ Day. Board member Tiner motioned to reschedule the February 17th meeting to February 10th pending room availability. Board member Kelley seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. 1/13/2025– MINUTES 9. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS a. Human Relations Award Ceremony Chair Drees reported on the Human Relations award ceremony in Council Chambers. Board members discussed the possibility of the DAB hosting a similar event. 10. OTHER BUSINESS a. Jan Reece • DAB Applications Reece stated there are four Board positions that need to be filled, and nine applications have been received. • Digital Accessibility Team Reece noted there is a Digital Accessibility Team that meets weekly regarding the City’s website accessibility per new State regulations. Reece encouraged Board members to examine the website for accessibility issues and noted Transfort has its own consultant for its website. • Collaboration with ARC Reece discussed a meeting in October with ARC regarding how the city can better employ individuals with disabilities, either physical or invisible. Malloy commented on the high unemployment rate for people with visual impairments. • City of Fort Collins sign at CMO Reece noted one of the items to come forth from the ARC meeting was information as to the City of Fort Collins sign not being accessible to someone with low vision or who is legally blind. She stated she has reached out to Operations Services, and they have ordered a new sign for the building. Additionally, a bumper is being placed around the dip down to the flagpole at the building. Reece mentioned a forthcoming autism event being held with ARC. 11. ADJOURNMENT a. Linda Dress Adjourned the meeting at 7:34 PM Minutes approved by the Chair and a vote of the Board/Commission on XX/XX/XX Signature: Su b l e d g e r Ty p e (s ) : A l l Su b l e d g e r ( s ) : A l l De p a r t m e n t ( s ) : A l l Se r v i c e A r e a (s ) : A l l Ob j e c t ( s ) : 5 5 9 0 4 0 Bu s i n e s s U n i t ( s ) : 5 0 3 3 0 2 Co m p a n y ( s ) : A l l Fi s c a l P e r i o d : P r i o r P e r i o d 2 0 2 5 10 2 . 0 2 Bu d g e t t o A c t u a l s - Ca l e n d a r i z e d N o n P r o j e c t Y T D v a r i a n c e w i t h P O 's Cu r r e n t Pe r i o d YT D T h r u Cu r r e n t P e r i o d Ac c o u n t & D e s c r i p t i o n YT D En c / R e q s An n u a l D o l l a r s Re m a i n i n g An n u a l % Re m a i n i n g YT D A m e n d e d Bu d g e t YT D D o l l a r Va r i a n c e YT D % Va r i a n c e An n u a l Am e n d e d Bu d g e t Ac t u a l s Ye a r t o D a t e B u d g e t An n u a l B u d g e t 50 3 3 0 2 - G r a n t s & C o m p l i a n c e D i v i s i o n 50 0 0 0 0 - E X P E N S E S 55 0 0 0 0 - S u p p l i e s 55 9 0 0 0 - O t h e r S u p p l i e s 55 9 0 4 0 - C i t y a n d C o m m u n i t y P r o g r a m s (1 9 0 . 0 0 ) - - 1 9 0 . 0 0 1 9 0 . 0 0 - 5 , 6 0 0 5 , 4 1 0 . 0 0 9 6 . 6 (1 9 0 . 0 0 ) 1 9 0 . 0 0 1 9 0 . 0 0 - - 55 9 0 0 0 - O t h e r S u p p l i e s - 5 , 6 0 0 5 , 4 1 0 . 0 0 9 6 . 6 55 0 0 0 0 - S u p p l i e s (1 9 0 . 0 0 ) 1 9 0 . 0 0 1 9 0 . 0 0 - - - 5 , 6 0 0 5 , 4 1 0 . 0 0 9 6 . 6 50 0 0 0 0 - E X P E N S E S 1 9 0 . 0 0 1 9 0 . 0 0 (1 9 0 . 0 0 ) - - - 5 , 6 0 0 5 , 4 1 0 . 0 0 9 6 . 6 1 9 0 . 0 0 1 9 0 . 0 0 - (1 9 0 . 0 0 ) - - 5 , 6 0 0 5 , 4 1 0 . 0 0 9 6 . 6 1 9 0 . 0 0 1 9 0 . 0 0 - To t a l S u r p l u s / D e f i c i t (1 9 0 . 0 0 ) - - 5 , 6 0 0 5 , 4 1 0 . 0 0 9 6 . 6 Da t a A s O f : 2 / 6 / 2 5 a t 9 : 11 :4 6 A M Pa g e 1 o f 1 10 2 . 0 2 Bu d g e t t o A c t u a l s - Ca l e n d a r i z e d N o n P r o j e c t Y T D v a r i a n c e w i t h P O 's 1 City of Fort Collins DISABILITY ADVISORY BOARD Summary: The Disability Advisory Board (DAB) acts as an advisor to the City of Fort Collins City Council on issues relating to citizens with disabilities. The DAB represents the diversity of the disability community and its lived experience. This report reflects significant and ongoing work of the board. 2024 was a productive year learning about and addressing priority issues including but not limited to: Accessibility within Fort Collins, Transportation, Affordable/Accessible Housing and Employment. Respectfully submitted; The Disability Advisory Board. January 31, 2025 Networking and Collaboration Action: Meet and collaborate with other internal Boards and Commissions, Loveland Disability Advisory Board, external partners, etc. STATUS: Ongoing Throughout 2024 DAB engaged with external partners and internal commissions in service of people with disabilities • ARC staff of Larimer County attended 8 of 11 meetings. • ARC partnered with the DEI staff on training regarding supported employment • DAB attended lunch and learn sessions with city staff • DAB was invited to attend the HR award ceremony. • DAB members attended Human Relation Commission meetings in order to enhance collaborations. • DAB members attended the Autism Awareness Proclamation event with Human Relations Commission. Education and Outreach Action: Explore educational training and outreach. • Invite HRC Chair and Co-Chair to discuss how they organize their award event. Will host Community Awards Ceremony biannually. • Will explore options in 2024 for new ideas on how to organize the award ceremony. STATUS: Ongoing DAB will hold major disability award ceremony in 2025 and every other year following 2025. This permits the extraordinary planning necessary for celebratory awards. • Autism Acceptance Day Reception: attended by Chair. • Human Library: DAB chair participated in Human Library at Discovery Museum about lived experience with disability. • DAB prepared a proclamation for National Disability Employment Month (October l, 2024), The proclamation was read by the Mayor and given to an 2 individual with a disability that has his own business, The theme for this year was “Access to Good Jobs for All” Safety Action: Meet with relevant City and Community Stakeholders to provide guidance around disability related issues. STATUS: Ongoing The safety of disability community was raised and addressed in a number of situations; • Lincoln Center: A concerned citizen presented issues with disability access to Lincoln Center to DAB. • DAB chair, FC staff and citizen did an onsite visit. As a a result, modifications were made to improve entrance and egress of the Lincoln Center for individuals disability. • Sidewalks and streets City engineer obtained input from DAB on the Outdoor Dining Manual to prevent mobility issues. Transportation Action: Provide for safe, reliable, and accessible multimodal travel to, from, and throughout the city.Continue ongoing efforts in the below topics/projects: • Transfort - Monthly reviews and Quarterly updates of key initiatives and on- going projects. Quarterly attendance of Transfort. • Improve Dial-a-Ride application and process. Katlyn to present quarterly with changes/improvements. • Explore Boston’s Dial-a-Ride process • Participate in the development of Paratransit web portal/mobile app. Work will begin as soon as we execute the grant agreement with CDOT – expected at end of 2024 • Get updates on the Transfort Master Plan and how the new tax initiative will impact the plan. • Continue partnering with FCMoves for best practices and/or improvements to SPIN program STATUS: Ongoing DAB continues to place priority on issues of access for the disability community. • DAB obtained frequent updates fromTransfort staff and Dial-a-Ride. • DAB provided input on application process and the new concept of Miccrotransit. • DAB continues to request extension of Transport throughout the city in order to expand Dial-a-Ride. • DAB provided input to the Dial-a-Ride applicationTransfort also addressed the concern of service animals that could be aggressive or unruly, • FC transportation staff reported 100 % of all \bus stops must be ADA accessible by 2026. • Currently 90% are ADA accessible. 3 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 information on People First Language to City Council. Provide input on City Equity • Hiring Guide. • Pipeline/Resources • Disabled Resource Services Group (Evan) • Student Disability Center (Joe) • ARC • Individuals with IDD • Workforce Disability Subcommittee STATUS: Ongoing • FC City staff partnered with ARC to provide training to city staff on hiring and working with people with disabilities. • FC is making all city websites accessible in compliance with House Bill 21- 1110. • FC City staff attended National ADA conference. As a result of attendance, FC City staff developing transition plan to ensure facilities, programs and services are ADA compliant. Economic Health Action: Continue to highlight/recognize employers who hire people with disabilities through annual Community Recognition Awards. Awards Ceremony will be held biannually. Will research new ideas in 2024 for the awards ceremony. Community Recognition Awards (employers, those who advocate for those with disabilities) 1.Select location • Senior Center, mindful of costs • Pros – Positive for community • Cons - Getting nominations for awards (Board generate nominations, possible social media platforms) • CSU – option/expensive 2. 2025 next awards event- Categories for nomination – (Community Recognition Awards) • Recognized Employers in categories: Volunteers, Disability, Business Advocacy, Veterans (include individual) • 1-2 nominations per category 3.Subcommittee - Rachel Knox-Stutsman, Joe Tiner, Linda Drees • Help with event planning. • Votes on nominations. • Melanie Clark will help with admin side of planning. • Continue to invite Police Chief, review CRA process. • Highlight companies hiring those with disabilities. • Consider promoting event in Colorado 4 STATUS: Ongoing Planning Stages; 2025 Community Recognition Awards in planning process. FC has a vibrant disability community and employers which will be invited to submit nominations and attend ceremony.. Neighborhood Livability and Social Health Action: Provide a high-quality built environment, support quality, diverse neighborhoods and foster the social health of the community. • Invite Code Compliance and Streets to talk about sidewalk snow removal . • Invite Engineering and Code Compliance to talk about sidewalk access • Invite FCMoves to discuss sidewalk usage of bicyclists and scooters, and other pedestrians STATUS: Ongoing • DAB provided input to FC Moves regarding scooters and bicycles blocking passage for pedestrians and individuals using wheelchairs. • FC Moves stated that countermeasures were changing adverse parking behaviors impacting sidewalk users. • DAB provided input to FC Consolidated plan to support community development and community housing. • Affordable and accessible housing a priority need of disability community. Culture and Recreation Action:Provide diverse cultural and recreational amenities. • Provide feedback for parks and recreational area. (example: Whitewater Park) • Events at the Lincoln Center. • Accessibility at private businesses. (Apps for reviewing accessibility STATUS: Ongoing • Park Planning and Development staff updated DAB on Schoolside Park adjacent to Bacon Elementary School including a sensory path.. • DAB provided input on making park disability friendly including adding accessibly playground equipment and adult changing tables in restroom. • Obtained an overview of the Strategic Trails Plan