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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2007-07-23 | 3 | Commission on Disability Issues July 23, 2007 Minutes Page 3 of 6 OLD BUSINESS 1. Discuss Final Changes Regarding the Start Time of Board Meetings (Chair Lord- Hausman/Secretary Akil): Secretary Akil distributed the amended version of the Commission's By-laws to reflect the new meeting start time of 6:30P.M. It was also mentioned that the meeting ending time was changed to 8:30 P.M. as the meetings are to last no longer than two hours unless an extension was motioned and voted on by the Commissioners. The Commission accepted these changes. 2. Commission on Disability Internet Link (Chair Lord-Hausman/Secretary Akil): Chair Lord-Hausman and Secretary Akil informed the Commission that they had a met with Leon King, Interim IT Director, regarding the addition of an accessibility link onto the City's website. Mr. King presented an outline of what an accessibility website would include and provided an estimate of a minimum cost of $3,000 to get the site up and running. Chair Lord- Hausman suggested that some of the design work for the website could be completed by outside help at a less expensive rate, in lieu of the City contracted consultant. Mr. King agreed that was a viable option, especially since the Commission does not have a budget with the City. Chair Lord-Hausman inquired if the website could be maintained by staff in order to decrease maintenance cost, to which Mr. King replied it can be managed in-house. Chair Lord-Hausman and Secretary Akil agreed to follow up with Mr. King after reviewing what alternatives could be achieved in order to reduce cost and would schedule a follow up meeting. Commissioner Hakanson provided the Chair with other possible links. Vice-Chair Moore responded that the accessibility link is extremely important and needs to happen. Chair Lord-Hausman agreed and requested that each Commissioner provide their top three choices for inclusion onto the accessibility link, for consideration. 3. Transportation Element for General Plan Amendment California Environmental Quality Act Review (staff): There were no additional comments received from the Commission concerning the draft Transportation Element. Commissioner Longley-Cook's comments were previously forwarded to PW staff by Chair Lord-Hausman. 4. Disability Awareness Month (Vice Chair Moore): Vice-Chair Moore stated that the Commission will have to seek City Council approval in order to designate a location for the tree planting. Chair Lord-Hausman suggested that this issue be G:\LucretialCommDisability\Minutes\2007AMinutes_072307.0 | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2007-07-23.pdf |