MINUTES
| COMMISSION ON INCLUSION AND ADAPTIVE LIVING Tuesday February 28th, 2023 |
VIRTUAL TEAMS MEETING 12:00 P.M. |
1.
Call to Order
Chair Martinez calls the meeting to order at 12:00 PM.
2.
Roll Call
| PRESENT | ABSENT |
| James Martinez, Chair | |
| Rachel Simukonda, Vice Chair | |
| Sarah Dorman | |
| Keith Becker | |
| Jeremy Musrgrov | |
| Monica Attridge | |
| Stephanie Birdwell |
3.
Recommended Protocol for Members and Other Participants
All commissioners should have their microphones on mute to keep the background noise out of the chat room. The chair of the meeting should ensure everyone has an opportunity to speak if they would like. Commissioners should use the chat function to inform the Chair they would like to make a statement and the Chair will announce the Commissioners to speak in the order they appear in the chat.
All commissioners should have their microphones on mute to keep the background noise out of the chat room. The chair of the meeting should ensure everyone has an opportunity to speak if they would like. Commissioners should use the chat function to inform the Chair they would like to make a statement and the Chair will announce the Commissioners to speak in the order they appear in the chat.
4.
Public Participation
The Commission cannot act upon items presented during the Public Participation portion of the Agenda. Individual Commission members may ask questions of the public but are prohibited by the Open Meeting Law from discussion or considering the item among themselves until the item is officially placed on the Agenda. Each public comment or presentation will be limited to five (5) minutes.
The Commission cannot act upon items presented during the Public Participation portion of the Agenda. Individual Commission members may ask questions of the public but are prohibited by the Open Meeting Law from discussion or considering the item among themselves until the item is officially placed on the Agenda. Each public comment or presentation will be limited to five (5) minutes.
None.
5.
Information Items To/From Inclusion nand Adaptive Living Commission Members
Commissioner Simukonda thanks Moutainline for keeping the bus stops accessible with all the snow that has accumulated and making it easy for those in wheelchairs.
Commissioner Dorman informs the group there is a new support group starting for parents and caregivers for those with disabilities. The open house will be held on 3/22 from 5:30-7pm at the Guidance Center.
Commissioner Dorman informs the group there is a new support group starting for parents and caregivers for those with disabilities. The open house will be held on 3/22 from 5:30-7pm at the Guidance Center.
6.
Staff Participation
A.
Lisa Keita Staff Liaison
Staff Liaison Lisa Keita informs the group that Chair Martinez and Commissioner Attridge will be nearing the end of their terms this March. Chair Martinez asks Lisa to get clarification on when his term ends because he believed he had another year on his term. Russ Randall states he will reapply.
B.
Estella Hollander Staff Liaison, NAIPTA
Not present for update.
C.
Michelle Eisenberg, Student Liaison HOZHONI
D.
Russell Randall Youth Liaison
HAZHONI Youth Liaison Russ Randall updates the group on the Northern Arizona Community Practice Transition team. He mentions the presentation given in the group by Commissioner Musrgrove on the Support Inclusive Practices in College program in which helps people who would not otherwise have access to college education and programs. He also informs the group the Transition Team has finalized their charter for next year and that they have been discussing the impacts of snow removal as well and looks forward to hearing what action the CIAL will take on this issue.
7.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Simukonda motions to approve the meeting minutes, Commissioner Attridge seconds the motion. The minutes are approved unanimously by the group.
8.
Date of Next Meeting - March 28, 2023
9.
ACTION ITEMS
A.
Discussion from Rachael Garner on how Flag PD is enforcing ADA parking laws. Topic to include suggestion for a brush-up on ADA law for all FPD officers. Invite Flag PD to next commission meeting for question-and-answer session.
Commissioner Simukonda discusses issues with enforcement of ADA laws in the city. She mentions seeing police officers being negligent of ADA compliance and would like ADA training to be implemented for all officers. She also mentions that she would like the expectations on ADA compliance to be made clear to the commission. Commissioner Becker seconds Commissioner Simukonda’s point and mentions he has had similar problems with enforcement. Chair Martinez informs the group that he will research the ADA laws regarding accessible parking. Commissioner Simukonda mentions she will meet with Chair Martinez to do research and requests to invite someone from the Police Department to the next commission meeting to discuss further expectations.
Staff Liaison Lisa Keita informs the group she will put this item on the agenda and will reach out to the Police Department to invite them to next month’s meeting for further discussion. Chair Martinez and Commissioner Simukonda, and Commissioner Becker offer their assistance in working toward developing a training for officers.
Staff Liaison Lisa Keita informs the group she will put this item on the agenda and will reach out to the Police Department to invite them to next month’s meeting for further discussion. Chair Martinez and Commissioner Simukonda, and Commissioner Becker offer their assistance in working toward developing a training for officers.
10.
REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.
Jeremy DeGeyter, P.E. Project Manager, Capital Improvements, City of Flagstaff to give update on Library Entrance Project.
Jeremy DeGeyter presents an update on the progress of the ADA compliant entrance to the library to the group and answers any questions the group has.
B.
Martin Ince, Transportation Planner Senior, Engineering City of Flagstaff. Staff Liaison for
Pedestrian Advisory Committee to give an update and informational items for discussion on
sidewalk obstruction.
Pedestrian Advisory Committee to give an update and informational items for discussion on
sidewalk obstruction.
Martin Ince Transportation Planner Senior gives a presentation on sidewalk obstructions throughout the city and ideas and discussion items on how some of these obstructions come about and what can be done to reduce them.
11.
AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING
12.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Martinez adjourns the meeting.