Committee for Persons with Disabilities

City Hall City Council Chambers

Agenda — 29 items

1. 1 The City of Corpus Christi promotes participation regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability or political belief. Reasonable accommodation is provided upon request and in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For assistance or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact (361) 826-3300 at least 48 hours in advance. Upon request, this information can be available in larger print and/or in electronic format.
2. 2 The committee for persons with disabilities is hereby established for the purpose of carrying on a program to encourage, assist, and enable persons with disabilities to participate in the social and economic life of the city; to achieve maximum personal independence; to become gainfully employed; and to enjoy fully and use all public and private facilities available within the community. (Ord. No. 24364, § 1, 2-13-2001)
3. A. Call To Order
4. B. Roll Call
5. 5 Committee Members: Vice Chairperson - Imelda Trevino Secretary - Dr. Ashley Voggt Olivia Allan Sandra Flores Aliza Long Michelle Jones Dr. Sonya Durrwachter Ex-officio Non-voting Members: Committee Liaison - Jennifer Buxton Parks and Recreation - Lisa Oliver Development Services - Michael Dice Engineering - Mai Bernal Parking Control - Ricardo Rodriguez
6. C. Public Comment
7. D. Approval of Minutes and Action on Absences
8. 8 Approval of the August 7, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes 24-1660
9. E. Presentations
10. 2. Presentation from Marsha Godeaux with the Architectural Barriers Program in the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and Norman Kieke with the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities regarding the Architectural Barriers Program webpage, violations, and complaints. 24-1661
11. F. Subcommittee Reports
12. 3. Engineering 24-1662
13. 4. Public Service Announcements 24-1667
14. 5. Accessible Recreational Playground 24-1668
15. 6. Community Volunteer Involvement 24-1669
16. G. Staff Reports
17. 17 Parks and Recreation Department regarding upcoming events and projects completed in FY 2024 24-1663
18. 18 Parking Enforcement regarding parking violations 24-1670
19. 19 Planning and Community Development regarding the process for filling committee vacancies and committee assignments and contacts 24-1671
20. H. Unfinished Business - None
21. I. New Business for Discussion and Possible Action
22. 10. Incorporating people first language into City of Corpus Christi programs, ordinances, webpages, etc. 24-1664
23. 11. Subcommittee reports for Committee's year end report 24-1665
24. 12. Upcoming events 24-1666
25. 13. 2025 Committee Goals 24-1676
26. J. Future Agenda Items
27. 14. November 6, 2024 a. Discuss Committee's Year End Report 24-1672
28. 15. December 4, 2024 a. Vote on 2024 Committee Year End Report b. Vote on 2025 Committee Meeting Calendar 24-1673
29. K. Adjournment