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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2008-07-28 | 4 | Commission on Disability Issues July 28, 2008 Minutes Page 4 of 5 1. Bike Plan Task Force Committee (Commissioner Kreitz): No report. 2. Central Avenue/AUSD Handicap/Accessibility Parking (Chair Lord-Hausman): Chair Lord-Hausman stated that Obaid Khan, Supervising Civil Engineer in the Public Works Department, spoke with AUSD who controls the disabled parking spots along Central Avenue in front of the school district building, and the District has agreed to improve the signage to direct people to the Oak Street entrance for disabled parking. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS Secretary Akil informed the Commission that the ADA Transition Plan Update was presented and approved unanimously by the City Council at the July 15, 2008 meeting. Secretary Akil stated that the CDI had previously reviewed the document and recommended that it be presented to the Council for adoption. Secretary Akil thanked the Commission for their valuable input and support during the project. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/NON-AGENDA ITEMS 1. Commissioner Longley-Cook asked for an update on the latest proposed Federal ADA changes to which Secretary Akil responded that the document was released for a 60-day public comment period in early July and that it could be months before the final changes become effective. The changes will mainly affect courtrooms, large theatre settings and parks and playgrounds within public agencies. 2. Commissioner Longley-Cook stated that the crosswalk in-pavement lights are working well. 3. Transportation Commission Meeting: Chair Lord-Hausman stated that she attended the meeting to hear the PW Transportation Study, which indicated the City would seek additional grant money towards future improvements. 4. Commissioner Berger stated that she would like to revisit the start time of the CDI meetings for the next agenda. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. The next scheduled meeting is Monday, August 25, 2008, at \Lucretia)CommDisability\Minutes\2008\Minutes_July 28 2008.doc | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2008-07-28.pdf |