NOTICE AND AGENDA
| COMMISSION ON INCLUSION AND ADAPTIVE LIVING WEDNESDAY JANUARY 17, 2024 |
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1.
Call to Order
Chair Randall called the meeting to order.
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 and Adaptive Living Commission Members
Commissioner Purrington informed the commission that she is the Executive Director of Welcomed Here and her team is launching a series for businesses and organizations that will consist of free workshops to help improve inclusion.
Commissioner Dorman informed the commission about a support group at Christ's Church of Flagstaff that assists families of children with disabilities. They meet the third Wednesday of the month 5:30PM-7PM and the Guest Speaker 1/17/24 will be Jeff Thibalt.
Vice Chair Simukonda updated the group on work group meeting with Martin Ince and their discussion about prop 419. She also asked that commissioners consider volunteering for the Snow Heroes program as it rolls out.
Commissioner Dorman informed the commission about a support group at Christ's Church of Flagstaff that assists families of children with disabilities. They meet the third Wednesday of the month 5:30PM-7PM and the Guest Speaker 1/17/24 will be Jeff Thibalt.
Vice Chair Simukonda updated the group on work group meeting with Martin Ince and their discussion about prop 419. She also asked that commissioners consider volunteering for the Snow Heroes program as it rolls out.
5.
Liaison Participation
A.
Update from Mayor Daggett
B.
Update from Staff Liaison Lisa Keita/Meriah Franklin, City of Flagstaff
Liaison Keita shared with the commission the various avenues the City Public Affairs office utilizes to share information with the community, which includes print and radio ads and a variety of social media platforms.
C.
Update from Transportation Liaison Estella Hollander, NAIPTA
D.
Update from Youth Liaison Joseph Spence, NACoPTT
Chair Randall and Liaison Spence informed the commission that NACoPTT is working on a Transition Fair for employment encounters in the spring, but has been unable to find a facilitator. He also share that the team is trying to grow membership and participation.
E.
Youth Liaison, Vacant
F.
Update from Sidewalk Liaison Jamie Martinez
Liaison Martinez updated the commission on the progress of the liaison position and working with Reggie Eccleston and the Code Compliance Team. Specifically, in how/where snow plows move and place the snow after storms.
G.
Update from Parking Liaison Rachael Simukonda
Vice Chair Simukonda updated the commission on her role as the parking liaison. She has been assisting Liaison Martinez checking sidewalks and other concerns in the community as she wait for her paperwork to be processed to be a Civilian Aid. She and Liaison Martinez will provide a presentation in February.
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.
7.
REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.
Snow Hero's update from Steven Thompson
Sustainability Supervisor, Steven Thompson, informed the commission on the outreach/advertising and progress of the Snow Heroes pilot program and the number of volunteers and community members who have requested service.
B.
Buffalo Park accessibility discussion with Gino Leoni.
Gino Leoni, Parks Manager, joined the meeting to discuss accessibility at Buffalo Park. Chair Randall asked about the wood chips used under the six new exercise stations. Gino explained the material used is a wood fiber that is designed to meet different safety needs and standards, including fall attenuation and wheelchair accessibility. Upon additional research it was found that the six exercise stations are not required to have any fall attenuation and the best resolution for accessibility would be to remove the fibers and use the same material used on the trail.
C.
Discussion on changing meeting length/time.
Chair Randall said whether the meeting is 2 hours or 2 separate meetings he is fine with whatever the rest of the commission wants to do. Commissioner Dorman said she would prefer one meeting at the end of the day, but not Wednesdays. Commissioner Becker was also in favor of a 2 hour meeting at the end of the day. Vice Chair Simukonda agreed with both commissioners, but said she would prefer a 5PM start time opposed to a 4PM. Commissioner Purrington said her work schedule is currently set till May so a later meeting would not work for her at this time. The commission will continue discussion in the next meeting and vote on changes in April.
8.
Date of Next Meeting - TBD in next Commission Meeting
9.
AGENDA FOR NEXT WORK SESSION MEETING
Discussion on changing meeting time/length.
Discussion/review of working calendar for the commission.
Discussion on therapeutic recreation and possible informal working group.
Discussion/review of working calendar for the commission.
Discussion on therapeutic recreation and possible informal working group.
10.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Randall adjourned the meeting at 1:03PM.
| 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 , 2024. __________________________________________ Lisa Keita, Human Resources Analyst |