HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommission On Disability - Minutes - 02/11/2016COMMISSION ON DISABILITY
Fort Collins City Hall 12:15 p.m.
Thursday February 11, 2016
Present: Marilee Boylan, Michael Marr, Terry Schlicting, Hettie Hueber, Michael
Devereaux, John Morris, Sherri Reichow
Absent: Leslie Efird (with contact), Michelle Miller
City: Ethan Cozzens, Dawn Nelson
City Guests: Maureen McCarthy; Clark Mapes; Emma Belmont; Amy Lewin
Guests: Cheryl Distaso; members of the Fort Collins Homeless Coalition
Call to Order: 12:14 p.m.
1. Introductions
2. Approval of Minutes: January Minutes reviewed. Terry Schlicting moved to
approve the minutes. Mike Devereaux seconded the motion and the minutes
were approved as written.
3. Open Discussion:
Downtown Plan
Clark Mapes presented information on the City’s progress in updating/replacing
the current downtown plan which has been in place since 1989. They have been
collecting a great deal of public input and are now analyzing that feedback. A
common concern is sidewalk right of way, clutter, and walkability. The
commission discussed their experiences using Fort Collins’ sidewalks and
provided Clark with some additional feedback.
4. New Business:
Fort Collins Homeless Coalition: Proposed modification of Camping Ban.
Representatives of FC Homeless Coalition came and shared their stories of
homelessness, how the shelter system works, and the stresses experienced by
our homeless community. A presentation on the Criminalization of
Homelessness in Fort Collins was given. They also expressed concern about an
upcoming vote on a proposed modification of the City’s camping ban. There is
currently a shortage of shelter beds in the City and the new camping ban would
allow people in the homeless community to be arrested and fined for sleeping in
public. The coalition has developed an alternative plan which proposes that the
camping ban not be enforced from 6pm – 8am. They requested COD support by
the March 15, 2016 Council meeting when the vote will be held on the camping
ban.
West Elizabeth Enhanced Travel Corridor Plan
Emma Belmont presented an update on the planning and preparation being
done on the West Elizabeth Enhanced Travel Corridor Plan. A focus will be on
increasing safety for all travelers and on increasing transit to the area, as well as
biking and walking opportunities. In the long term, the plan will include
providing MAX service on West Elizabeth and implementing strategies for traffic
calming. Approaches might include enhancing and protecting bike lanes,
introducing medians and roundabouts, and protected intersections at City Park.
The commission discussed concerns about safety of roundabouts for citizens
who are blind.
4. Old Business:
Transportation Survey
Marilee Boylan reported that 113 responses were received on the transportation
survey.
The COD 2016 Work Plan will be discussed and approved at the next meeting.
Terry Schlicting moved to adjourn. Devereaux seconded.
Meeting adjourned at 2:51 p.m.
Submitted by Hettie Hueber