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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2008-08-25 | 1 | APPROVED COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ISSUES MEETING MINUTES OF August 25, 2008 TIME The meeting convened at 6:38 p.m. PRESENT Chair Lord-Hausman, Commissioners Berger, Longley-Cook, Kirola, Kreitz and Krongold. ABSENT Vice-Chair Moore and Commissioners Robinson and Fort. MINUTES The July 28, 2008 minutes were approved with corrections to Agenda item number two under New Business. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Secretary Akil distributed information regarding a memo from the Mayor concerning the September 17, 2008 kick-off meeting at the O'Club for Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda, which will address climate protection. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. OLD BUSINESS 1. Bike Plan Task Force Committee (Commissioner Kreitz): Commissioner Kreitz stated that there has been no meeting due to scheduling conflicts. 2. Alameda Buena Vista Commons and Opening (Commissioner Longley-Cook) Commissioner Longley-Cook attended the grand opening event and reported that the units turned out nice. There are solar panels on the roofs and PG& E offers rebates to families who use alternative energy. Chair Lord-Hausman asked Commissioner Longley-Cool if she viewed the accessible units to which she replied yes, although the stairs were not as wide but the other rooms were very accessible. Chair Lord-Hausman asked if the upstairs bathroom was accessible to which Commissioner Longley-Cook replied that it is not. Chair Lord-Hausman stated that she would follow up with staff regarding this issue. Chair Lord-Hausman reiterated that any new construction activity in the City should include input from the CDI. | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2008-08-25.pdf |