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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2005-01-24 | 2 | Commission on Disability Issues January 24, 2005 Minutes Page 2 of 2 NEW BUSINESS: 1. Audible Signal Grant: The secretary informed the Commission that the Public Works Department is applying for a grant application for audible traffic signal equipment and requested the Commissions' backing. A letter supporting the grant application was approved. Commissioner Gina McGaughey expressed her concern that push buttons be located at the curb crosswalk, not distant from the crossing, so as not to impede the visually impaired or wheelchair/walker users. Guest Anne Steiner suggested that the grant application make reference to inter-model transportation. Should the City obtain the grant, the Commission would like to review any proposed locations and design. 2. Committee Bylaw Change: A motion failed to change the current bylaw term limits for the Chair and Vice-Chair from "one (1) year term or until successors are appointed" to "two (2) consecutive one (1) year terms. It was mentioned that officers are elected, not appointed as stated in the bylaws. Secretary will follow up. 3. Policy Research, Writing and Implementation: A motion carried to establish a sub-committee to address policy. Sub-committee members are Commissioners Ed Cooney, Charles Bunker, James Gwynne, Steve Fort, and Gina McGaughey. The Commission approved a letter from Chair Ed Cooney to Mayor Johnson on the City's ability to procure accessibility assistance to disabled citizens attending City meetings and hearings (i.e. Braille, speech/hearing impaired interpreters). Secretary informed the Commission that the Public Works staff is meeting with other City staff to establish a plan and would welcome any information from the Commissioners (i.e. Braille transcriber, interpreter contacts). OLD BUSINESS: 2. Alameda Journal Calendar: Secretary informed the Commissioners that agenda's are provided to the Alameda Journal. A Commissioner stated that the City's CATV channel has Room 360 listed for meetings and should be changed to Room 391. Secretary will follow up. | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2005-01-24.pdf |