NOTICE AND AGENDA
| COMMISSION ON INCLUSION AND ADAPTIVE LIVING WEDNESDAY December 20th, 2023 |
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1.
Call to Order
Chair Randall called the meeting to order at 12:02PM.
2.
Roll Call
| NOTE: One or more Commission Members may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means. |
| Keith Becker Sarah Dorman Michele Eisenberg |
Susan Purrington Russel Randall Rachael Simukonda Vacant |
| PRESENT | ABSENT |
| Russell Randall, Chair | |
| Rachael Simukonda, Vice Chair | |
| Keith Becker | |
| Sara Dorman | |
| Michele Eisenberg | |
| Susan Purrington | |
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. Please turn on cameras while speaking in the interest of accessibility.
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. Please turn on cameras while speaking in the interest of accessibility.
4.
Information Items To/From Inclusion nand Adaptive Living Commission Members
Vice Chair Rachael Simukonda requested a Personal Point of Privilege to address an email that was sent to City Staff, in which she was referred to by disability, not by name.
5.
Liaison Participation
A.
Update from Staff Liaison Lisa Keita/Meriah Franklin, City of Flagstaff
Mayor Daggett informed the commission that the City of Flagstaff has been awarded $9.6 million from DOT to complete street designs on Butler Ave.
B.
Update from Transportation Liaison Estella Hollander, NAIPTA
Chair Randall advised the commission that the Mobility Planning Council's subcommittee has found that wheelchair accessible vehicles are limited and taxi's and ride-share services do not have any.
C.
Update from Youth Liaison Joseph Spence, NACoPTT
Liaison Spence briefed the commission on the Transition Fair that took place in October, regarding the turnout and keynote speakers. He said the Community Practice Team has begun planning the fair for next year.
D.
Youth Liaison, Vacant
E.
Update from Parking Liaison Rachael Simukonda
Vice Chair Simukonda informed the commission the Flagstaff Police Department is currently vetting her to begin civilian aid training for her Parking Liaison position within the commission.
F.
Update from Sidewalk Liaison Jamie Martinez
Liaison Martinez was not at the meeting.
6.
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.
Martin Ince, Senior Transportation Planner with the City of Flagstaff, informed the commission of 2 federal documents released that will impact accessibility. He was invited to return for future meetings.
7.
REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.
Presentation from Public Works
Scott Overton, Public Works Director with The City of Flagstaff, gave the commission an overview of how the division works to address obstructions such as, overgrown vegetation, snow, and trash and how they work with their city partners in the Police Department and Code Compliance. Sam Beckett, Public Works Sections Director - Streets, and Evan Tyrrell, Public Works Section Director - Solid Waste and Fleet, also joined to provide their expertise and assist in answering questions. Vice Chair Simukonda asked if the division provides education to residents when employees see violations. Sam clarified the role of his team and focus to clear the streets and look for safety issues on the streets, but if they notice a sidewalk issue they report it to Code Compliance. Stacy Saltzburg, City Clerk, informed the commission how the Public Information Team shares information with the public. Evan informed the commission how his team works to address bulky waste placement and pick up, but reiterated that direct contact with residents in violation goes through Code Compliance.
B.
Snow Heroes Program
Chair Randall and Mayor Daggett gave a recap and update to the commission on the Snow Heroes pilot program and the next steps.
C.
Roles and responsibilities of two new CIAL sidewalk and parking liaison positions.
Reggie Eccleston, Code Compliance Manager with the City of Flagstaff, reviewed with the commission things that the Parking Liaison and Sidewalk Liaison can do to help in Code Compliance, being out and about and being their eyes and ears.
Vice Chair Simukonda advised the commission on how she and Jamie will be gathering and reporting information to the Police Department and Code Compliance to address ADA Compliance violations. Chair Randall asked that she write up what the formal roles will be for the commission to vote on at the next commission meeting.
Vice Chair Simukonda advised the commission on how she and Jamie will be gathering and reporting information to the Police Department and Code Compliance to address ADA Compliance violations. Chair Randall asked that she write up what the formal roles will be for the commission to vote on at the next commission meeting.
D.
Sidewalk ordinance(s) information to be distributed to public.
1.
Sidewalk ordinance(s) enforcement.
Commissioner Becker suggested the City create a new department that would be focused on Safe Sidewalks. Liaison Keita, on behalf of Reggie Eccleston, informed the commission that Code Compliance already covers sidewalk safety so an addition department would be unnecessary, but they are open to continue discussion and find grants and opportunities.
E.
Gathering of information about Prop 419 and Walk Friendly Communities.
Chair Randall asked that Liaison Keita reach out to Martin Ince in regards to Prop 419.
8.
Date of Next Work Session Meeting - January 17th, 2024
9.
AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING
10.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Randall adjourned the meeting at 1:09PM.
| 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 |