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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2008-10-27 | 4 | Commission on Disability Issues October 27, 2008 Minutes Page 4 of 4 Secretary Akil stated that she and Chair Lord-Hausman were finalizing the webpage and would be meeting with the Information Technology Manager and the City's consultant regarding the drafts in the month of November. 4. Bike Plan Task Force Committee (Commissioner Kreitz): Commissioner Kreitz stated that no committee meetings have been scheduled, nor has anyone contacted her regarding the task force. Commissioner Kreitz requested that this item be removed from future agenda's until she is able to provide information to the CDI. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS Secretary Akil stated that Commissioner John Robinson informed her of his resignation due to relocation to another city. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/NON-AGENDA ITEMS 1. Commissioner Krongold requested that her email be corrected, to which Secretary Akil stated that would be done and that an updated roster would be mailed to everyone prior to the next Commission meeting. 2. Commissioner Longley-Cook attended the Sun-Cal Presentation and reported the following information from that presentation: in terms of housing, the ground floor apartments should be similar to the bungalows at Alameda Point; the developer should use tactile pavement to prevent slippage; pathway surfaces should be one that can easily be handled by walkers, wheelchairs, canes, and that benches should also be set along the paths; the picnic tables in the parks should have a section cut out so each table can accommodate a wheelchair; transit should be accessible; Sun Cal indicated that there should also be eco-paths SO that people who live at Alameda Point can ride the shuttle or bus for free; and that 25% of the affordable housing units constructed will also include some accessible units. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. The next scheduled meeting is Monday, December 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lucretia A. Akil Commission Secretary G:\Lucretia)CommDisability\Minutes/2008\Minutes_Oct 27 2008.doc | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2008-10-27.pdf |