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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2008-05-27 | 5 | Commission on Disability Issues May 27, 2008 Minutes Page 5 of 6 with the former Project Manager to determine if the request can be accommodated. 4. Commissioner Berger asked that Vice-Chair Jodi Moore's absence from the Commission be addressed at a future meeting. Chair Lord-Hausman responded that Jodi has had some personal challenges, however, she will contact her to discuss going forward with the Commission. 5. Commissioner Longley-Cook stated that the Peanut Butter and Jam Festival and Alameda Hospital Health Fair's are approaching and wanted to confirm the Commission's participation. Chair Lord-Hausman stated that she will contact the hospital regarding the date and follow up with Commissioner Kreitz regarding her progress on the Master Calendar of events for the Commission. Commissioner Kirola suggested the CDI's participation in the Art and Wine Fair on Park Street to which Chair Lord-Hausman responded that the Commission should agree to participate in events with the most chance of exposure. The Chair will contact Jackie Krause, Manager of the Mastick Senior Center regarding a possibility of co-partnering with the CDI for community events. 6. Chair Lord-Hausman stated that the disabled spot on Everett and Park Street has been painted. 7. Chair Lord-Hausman read an article from the National Federation of the Blind concerning the consequence of operating the energy-saving hybrid and electric cars that are so quiet, pedestrians often cannot hear their approach. The Federation is proposing legislation. 8. Chair Lord-Hausman requested that the parking/re-stripping along Central Avenue in front of the AUSD office and high school be agendized for future discussion since up to three disabled parking spaces are gone due to the elimination of diagonal parking to parallel parking. 9. Commissioner Berger stated that she had not received a response from the Alameda Civic Lighthouse Opera (ACLO) regarding the removal of disabled parking. 10. Chair Lord-Hausman stated that she received an invitation for the Commission to participate on the Alameda County Developmental Disability Council. The Chair acknowledged that this is positive recognition for the Commission to be on their distribution list. 11. Commissioner Berger stated that she would like for the Commission to invite a representative from the College of Alameda to discuss parking for students with disabilities. ADJOURNMENT | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2008-05-27.pdf |