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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2008-01-28 | 3 | Commission on Disability Issues January 28, 2008 Minutes Page 3 of 4 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/NON-AGENDA ITEMS 1. Yearly Events Calendar: Commissioner Kreitz requested the specific summer concert dates for inclusion in the calendar. The dates will be the second Friday of June, July and August 2008. The Chair suggested that Commissioner Kreitz check the Park and Recreation website for additional information. Commissioner Kreitz suggested including the Art and Wine Festival on the calendar for Commission attendance, which was agreed by everyone present. Commissioner Longley-Cook stated that space would have to be donated. Commissioner Kreitz will contact the owners of Tucker's Ice Cream for donating space for the Commission during this event. 2. Commissioner Kreitz voiced concern about accessibility issues along Harbor Bay. Secretary Akil stated that it is private property and suggested that contact be made directly with Harbor Bay property owners or homeowners association. Commissioner Berger also stated it is private property and that the issue should be directed to the main home owners association that over sees the entire Harbor Bay. 3. Commissioner Berger asked if the City Council receives a copy of the Commission minutes to which Secretary Akil responded that the Council does not; however, they can receive correspondence from the Commission under cover memo at any time. 4. Chair Lord-Hausman attended the Special Bowling Olympics and presented awards. 5. Lower Washington Park: Chair Lord-Hausman stated that the asphalt path between Crown Memorial Beach and Washington Park would be completed by March 15th. The Chair met with Anne Rockwell, EBRPD and the Park and Recreation Department to resolve this issue. 6. Bus Stops at Tilden Way & Eighth & Central Chair Lord-Hausman stated that she spoke to Barry Bergman, Transportation Specialist in the Public Works Department who indicated that they are in the middle of the CIP process and are working on this accessibility issue. 7. Commissioner Longley-Cook stated that the green bars at the bus stops along Webster and Santa Clara had been removed due to bus drivers running into them and questioned if this is in conflict to the grant funding that was awarded to the City for the Webster Streetscape Project? Chair Lord-Hausman stated that she would visit the site and get back to the Commission. 8. Chair Lord-Hausman stated the City has requested bids for ADA accessible ramps for 27 curb cuts at Alameda Point, specifically around the housing areas. G:\LucretialCommDisability\Minutes\2008\Minutes_Jan 28 | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2008-01-28.pdf |