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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2013-07-22 | 1 | APPROVED COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ISSUES MEETING MINUTES OF Monday, July 22, 2013 6:30 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 6:32 p.m. Present: Chair Lord-Hausman, Commissioners Fort, Franco, Fruge, Harp, Tam, Warren, and Wilkinson Absent: Vice-chair Deutsche Chair Lord-Hausman presented former Commissioner Kirola with a certificate of appreciation. Commissioner Kirola expressed appreciation to the Commission. Chair Lord-Hausman introduced new Commissioner Wilkinson, who shared her background with the Commission 2. MINUTES 2-A. Approved with changes. 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT) 3-A. Bonnie Leber, Mastick Senior Center liaison, distributed information regarding the Annual Open House and Resources Fair scheduled for Sunday, September 15, 2013, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Commission is offered to have a table at the event. Chair Lord-Hausman asked who would be willing to staff the table, to which, Commissioners Franco and Tam confirmed their availability. 3-B. Commissioner Fruge inquired about adding sign language to Channel 15 and the local newspapers to which Secretary Akil responded that she will check with the City Clerk. 3-C. Commissioner Fruge inquired about installation of equipment for deaf in the event of a fire. Chair Lord-Hausman confirmed that there is a program through Alameda Fire Department and she will email Commissioner Fruge the contact information. Commissioner Tam stated he spoke with the Fire Chief who confirmed the grant funds are running low. There has been progress made, but these type of issues take time to resolve. 4. NEW BUSINESS 4-A. Chair Lord-Hausman discussed her meeting with Public Works regarding the redesign of Webster Street intersection to ensure accessibility and pedestrian friendly (push button) signals. | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2013-07-22.pdf |