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NOTICE AND AGENDA
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NOTICE AND AGENDA
| COMMISSION ON INCLUSION AND ADAPTIVE LIVING DAY OF WEEK: Wednesday DATE: 05/24/2023 |
VIRTUAL TEAMS MEETING Click here to join the meeting 211 WEST ASPEN AVENUE 12:00 P.M. |
1.
Call to Order
Vice Chair Simukonds began meeting asking Staff Liaison Keay to call roll call.
2.
Roll Call
| NOTE: One or more Commission Members may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means. |
| Rachael Simukonda, Vice Chair Sarah Dorman Keith Becker |
Jeremy Musgrove Stephanie Birdwell |
| PRESENT | ABSENT |
| Vice Chair, Rachael Simukonda | |
| Sara Dorman | |
| Keith Becker | |
| Jeremy Musgrove | |
| 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.
Vice Chair Simukonds read the recommended protocol.
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.
Vice Chair Simukonds read public participation.
5.
Information Items To/From Inclusion nand Adaptive Living Commission Members
None.
6.
Staff Participation
A.
Lisa Keita Staff Liaison
Staff Liaison Keay said he has information on commissioner terms and when they will end, pending applicants, and filling vacancies. He will send that information out in a separate email to each member.
B.
Mitch Reddy Staff Liaison, NAIPTA
Staff Liaison Reddy said that there will be a Coordinator Mobility meeting tomorrow and provided his email for anyone interested in attending.
C.
Michele Eisenberg, Student Liaison HOZHONI
D.
Russell Randall Youth Liaison
Youth Liaison Randall updated the group on the committee practice transition team in regards to leadership changes, fairs next year, and programs in the area.
Vice Chair Simukonds updated Liaison Randall on ongoing work with Social Security training for parents and future plans.
Vice Chair Simukonds updated Liaison Randall on ongoing work with Social Security training for parents and future plans.
7.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 26th, 2023
Vice Chair Simukonds made motion to approve minutes. Commissioner Dorman seconded motion. Motion approved unanimously.
8.
Date of Next Meeting - June 28, 2023
Vice Chair Simukonds advised group of next meeting and that going forward meetings have been changed to Wednesdays at noon.
9.
ACTION ITEMS
A.
Mark Loseth | Facilitator and Program Associate (he/him) Southwest Decision Resources Inc. To give presentation on Greater Observatory Mesa Trail Plan
Robert Wallace, Open Space Supervisor, Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Events
Mark Loseth gave the group a presentation on the Greater Observatory Mesa Trail Plan to provide outdoor recreation opportunities to the Flagstaff Community. The plan will include new trails, restoring existing trails, educational areas, improving parking and access as well as protecting natural and cultural resources. A meeting will be held at the Aquaplex regarding the project.
B.
Ongoing discussion on ADA Compliance with Flag PD and
commission to work with Chief Musselman on trainings and ongoing opportunities. Follow-up with Chief Musselman and Commission.
commission to work with Chief Musselman on trainings and ongoing opportunities. Follow-up with Chief Musselman and Commission.
Vice Chair Simukonds and other commissioners have not been able to meet with Chief Musselman since last meeting, they are planning future meeting with him and PIO. Vice Chair Simukonds interested in setting up something like "Coffee with a Cop" specifically for community member who self identify as having a disability.
C.
Martin Ince,Transportation Planner Senior, City of Flagstaff to give follow-up discussion on
sidewalk obstructions and opportunities to improve and reduce issues with Commission
Members.
sidewalk obstructions and opportunities to improve and reduce issues with Commission
Members.
Martine Ince gave a presentation on safe sidewalks. including: nature of problems, current policies/codes/practices, best practices from other areas, and recommendations. Vice Chair Simukonds and Liaison Randall suggested including other organizations and involving other members of the community to help with improvements and making recommendations.
10.
REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.
Jeremy DeGeyter, P.E. Project Manager Capital Improvements, City of Flagstaff. To give update on Library Entrance progress.
Jeremey DeGeyter gave an update to the group on the Library ADA Entrance project.
B.
Discussion on New Hospital and what issue or concerns that the commission may have.
Not discussed.
11.
AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING
Vice Chair Simukonds request agenda items be emailed to Staff Liaison Keay.
12.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chair Simukonda adjourned at 1:02pm.
| CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF NOTICE
The undersigned hereby certifies that a copy of the foregoing notice was duly posted at Flagstaff City Hall on , at a.m./p.m. This notice has been posted on the City's website and can be downloaded at www.flagstaff.az.gov. Dated this day of , 2023. __________________________________________ Lisa Keita, Human Resources Analyst |