HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommission On Disability - Minutes - 05/10/2018COMMISSION ON DISABILITY (COD) Minutes 5.10.18
REGULAR MEETING – Contact Person: Carol Thomas, Lead Specialist Employee
Relations – 416-4254
Thursday, May 10, 2018, 12:15 to 2:15 p.m.
222 Laporte Ave., Colorado River Room, First Floor
Members In Attendance: Terry Shlicting, Michael Marr, Marilee Boylan, Amanda Morgan, and Rustin
Hughes
Staff in Attendance: Christine Macrina, Ali Recio
1. CALL TO ORDER: 12:25 PM
2. PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS:
a. City Owned Pools (30 minutes) – Tracy Ochsner, Assistant Director of Facilities and
Fleet
Amanda Morgan recounted her experience using City Park Pools. She stated she was
unable to use the reduced fee rec pass at the Pool and that her attendant was required
to pay for entry. She also stated that the main restroom/bathhouse was not accessible
and that she had difficulty walking because of the lack of handrails as well as excess
water on the floor which caused the floor to become slippery. Amanda recommended
that the pool have grab bars in the bathhouse, signage that indicate location of the
accessible restroom, accessible access point into the pool, and waterproof wheel chairs
that enables WC users to enter the pool.
Tracy stated that their department will be putting up a sign to designate location of
accessible restroom. He will go back and look to see where grab bars could be
installed in main bathhouse. He will look to see if the bathhouse is having drainage
issues causing water to build up on the floor.
Christine will contact Bob Adams regarding the reduced fee and attendant pass.
2. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: None today
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 12, 2018 Meeting: Marilee made a motion to
approve April 2018 minutes as read. Amanda Morgan Seconded. Vote was
unanimous.
4. BUSINESS
a. Review 2017 Annual Report (5 minutes) Jan sent draft to terry. Will review and vote
next month.
b. Open Board Discussion (10 Minutes) Amanda Morgan stated that there is an
inaccessible bus stop at Harmony Apartments. Christine will contact Tim Wilder to find
out the best person to discuss issue further. Rustin Hughes discussed that Hand
cycles are not allowed on max. Amanda and other board members discussed their
experience of being left during events due to buses being filled, no priority given to
people using a wheel chairs.
Rustin Hughes discussed the possibility of changing the name of the board from
disability to people of determination. There was a lengthy discussion. No action was
taken at this time.
c. Transportation 2017 Annual Report provided by Timothy Wilder: Provided in paper
format. Tim was not able to present.
5. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
a. New West Fest Meeting Follow-Up – Terry Schlicting (15 Minutes)
Terry discussed the changes that The New West Fest planning for accessibility: including,
raised platforms, ramps, accessible water access, cable covers, website, staff training, and ADA
contact for event planning.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
a. June 14, 2018 COD Meeting Agenda (5 Minutes) Add to the agenda: City Park Pool,
Transfort, 2017 Report, ADA Event Training for staff.
b. City Council Six-Month Planning Calendar – Review (5 Minutes)
Mayor’s awards sub committee June 28th 12-2
7. ADJOURNMENT: 2:00PM
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