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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2012-08-28 | 2 | Ann Steiner asked if the work sessions would be staffed to which the Deputy City Manager stated no staffing would be present, but notes would be available. Chair Lord-Hausman suggested a "January-April-July-October" schedule as a framework. Secretary Akil stated she will hold the fourth Mondays for both the formal meetings and work sessions. Ann Steiner stated she is extremely alarmed at the last CDI Meeting Minutes and staff's perception of the CDI overall and reducing the monthly meetings. Chair Lord-Hausman expressed her appreciation and acknowledged that it will be different but that as Chair, she has the ability to call a fifth meeting. Vice-Chair Harp stated she would prefer six (6) to four (4) meetings Commissioner Warren appreciates the four (4) meetings and the ability to have work sessions. Secretary Akil discussed the elimination of the Assistant Risk Manager position, her promotion to Risk Manager and the very limited resources. Commissioner Fort expressed his appreciation for allowing the members to remain at nine (9) to which Secretary Akil stated Deputy City Manager Nguyen made that possible. 4-B. Park Street Benches (Chair Lord-Hausman) Chair Lord-Hausman stated she received a call from an elderly lady that there are no benches or rest spots along Park Street. Deputy City Manager Nguyen and Chair Lord- Hausman discussed. She has also reached out to the Park Street Business Association. Deputy City Manager stated he and Secretary Akil also walked up and down Park Street and the project will be led by the CDI. Deputy City Manager also recommends the CDI reach out to other businesses for buy-in. Chair Lord-Hausman will think of some next steps, forming a sub-committee and reaching out to other businesses. JoanAnn suggested an "adopt a bench" for fundraising type of program. Ann Steiner stated she had park benches donated in memory of someone as a method of raising money. Deputy City Manager suggested focusing on getting the first few done on Park Street ASAP and then focus on fundraising later. 2 | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2012-08-28.pdf |