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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2006-09-25 | 1 | COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ISSUES MEETING MINUTES OF September 25, 2006 Present: Berger, Bunker, Longley-Cook, Chair Cooney, Fort, and Lord-Hausman Absent/Excused: Vice-Chair Moore, Kirola Guests: Lucy Gigli, Joan Steber (Bike Alameda) MINUTES: The minutes of August 28, 2006 were approved as submitted. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: none NEW BUSINESS: 1. Bike Alameda. Guest Ms. Gigli and Steber informed the commission on Bike Alameda's campaign for an alternative Estuary crossing, as the existing tube is not bike or pedestrian user friendly. Bike Alameda is hopeful that a water shuttle/taxi between Alameda Landing and Jack London Square will be implemented and is seeking support from the commission and other interest groups. Though the commission did not disagree on the concept they did have some reservations. In general once disembarking from the water shuttle there are no other transit or disability accessible facilities on either end for the disabled. Chair Ed Cooney's opinion was that the shuttle was not relevant to the disabled. Commissioner Audrey Lord-Hausman was concern about accessibility on the shuttle and once one disembarks where does one go. Commissioner Charles Bunker stated that access from the dock at Jack London Village is very steep. Commissioner Toby Berger thought the shuttle is a great idea but how does a disabled person get to the shuttle. Commissioner Steve Fort thought it was important that the commission provide input now. Commissioner Audrey Lord-Hausman withdrew her motion to support Bike Alameda's endeavor, as she was not sure that that was within the commission's roles and responsibility. 2. Ninth Street Remodeling Project Commissioner Audrey Lord-Hausman informed the commission on her attending the historical advisory meeting regarding remodeling of an existing 3-unit building on Ninth Street. Though she did not represent the commission she had spoken with the owner on making the building more ADA accessible. The owner was very open and appreciated her suggestions. | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2006-09-25.pdf |