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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2005-08-22 | 1 | COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ISSUES MEETING MINUTES OF August 22, 2005 Present: Berger, Bunker, Chadow, Chair Cooney, Fort, Vice-Chair Gwynne, Longley-Cook, Moore, Absent/Excused: McGaughey, Seffens Guests: Audrey Lard-Hausman MINUTES: The minutes of May 23, 2005 where approved. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None NEW BUSINESS: 1. Pedestrian Access During Construction Projects: Commissioner Toby Berger commented on the draft standards for pedestrian access during construction projects and suggested several changes. These changes included stipulating that surfacing be non-slippery when wet. The Commission agreed to present comments on the draft standards to the secretary to incorporate into the final version. The secretary will check with other Cities about their notification procedures. 2. Alameda Theater: The acting secretary presented the proposed access plans for the renovated theater. There was unanimous consent that the renovations are not adequate for a wide range of disabilities. The acting secretary proposed that the Architect for the theater renovation attend the next meeting to discuss accessibility issues. 3. Handicap Parking Spaces for Park Street Farmers Market: The acting secretary stated that vehicles with handicap placard or plates can park at any metered space. Temporary signs designating handicap spaces are available for events, such as the Farmer's Market. Secretary to follow up. Commissioner Adrienne Longley-Cook stated that the current Farmer's Market is not accessible friendly. | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2005-08-22.pdf |