Commission on Disability ACTION MINUTES Regular Meeting March 7, Commissioner Shira Leeder (Chair) called the meeting to order at 6: 35 p.m.

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1 Commission on Disability North Berkeley Senior Center Workshop B 1901 Hearst Avenue Berkeley, CA Commission on Disability ACTION MINUTES Regular Meeting March 7, 2018 A. PRELIMINARY BUSINESS 1) Call to Order: Commissioner Shira Leeder (Chair) called the meeting to order at 6: 35 p.m. 2) Roll Call: Present: Commissioners Leeder (Chair), Walsh, Singer, Ghenis, Schwartz. Staff: Ella Callow, COD Secretary, Disability Compliance Program, Public Works. Absent: Weiss (LOA), Upadhyay

2 3) Public Comment: Speakers 0 4) Approval of Minutes: It was M/S/C (Walsh/Singer) to pass the minutes. Motion passed ( ). ACTION: None. 5) Approval and Order of Agenda: It was M/S/C (Schwartz/Walsh) to pass agenda with exception of moving speaker Ben Bartlett to pm per his request. Motion passed ( ) ACTION: Reordered agenda. 6) Updates by Administration/Staff: Next Council ad hoc subcommittee meeting on Automatic Door Openers will be scheduled for March; the Caltrans audit was completed and provided to City staff; the sidewalk plan is still not back to Council and staff will members the council meeting when it will be considered. 7) Announcements: There are new developments regarding HB 680; March 8 th is Women s Day Film Festival; noting that a film centering on a Deaf child was featured during the Academy Awards; comments ended with Chair stating she is new to position, and inviting all to state names and what they are passionate about. B. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: 1) Guest Speaker- Nikki Brown-Booker, Executive Director for Easy Does It presented on EDI s audit experience, move to a new location, developments in expanding emergency

3 preparedness capabilities via grants 2) Adoption of 2018 CoD meeting schedule- It was M/S/C (Ghenis/Walsh) to pass the meeting schedule for remainder of 2018 as follows: 4/4; 5/2; 6/6; 8/1; 9/5; 10/3; 11/7. Motion passed ( ). 3) Universal Design/Visitability in Berkeley- A) update by staff; B) exemplar of how Hahn UD ordinance language incorporated into new Transition Plan RFP. 4) Council Item/Bikes on Sidewalks/Signage- Discussion was had. Walsh noted signage appropriate near campus (Telegraph/Shattuck), Leeder concurs and adds appropriate in Downtown, Ghenis would like to clarify what wording will be and where stencils would go, Schwartz queries need for sub-committee on bikes/signage, agreement that it does and proposal that one be formed with Schwartz, Leeder and Walsh at a future date. Chair tables matter until future meeting. 5) Recommendations and Options for Sidewalk Repair Program- Staff reports that Public Works department staff will appear before council on April 24, 2018 re awarding of the FY18 CIP. Leeder encourages members to contact 311 regarding damaged sidewalks; Walsh provided

4 insight into plant abatement process and related sidewalk damage. 6) Desirability of seeking to place a Commission on Disability member on the Design Review Committee- Discussion was had. It was M/S/C (Walsh/Schwartz) to have a representative from the Commission on Disability on the Design Review Committee, and authorize Chair Leeder to facilitate e this by submitting necessary documents to Council. Motion passed ( ). ** Speaker Councilmember Bartlett arrived at 8.20 and discussed the importance of government and commission work reflecting Berkeley s values of openness, love, resiliency, advocacy for the voiceless and allyship. Emphasized the importance of this commission speaking with one voice in our efforts and taking care of one another.** 7) Developments at the Planning Commission concerning possible amendments to the Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance. Discussion was had. It was M/S/C (Singer/Walsh) to submit the item as drafted by former Chair Singer, with slight revisions as provided on hard copy to staff. Motion passed ( ).

5 C. INFORMATION ITEMS AND SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS 1) Peace and Justice Commission Subcommittee on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities- Update by Walsh re the forum set for May 9, 2018 (3-5pm) at the Ed Roberts Camus. World Institute on Disability speaker confirmed, Professor Victor Peneda invited, Commissioners Walsh and Weiss both assisting in event. D. COMMUNICATIONS- E. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (from adopted work plan, referrals, etc.) 1) Drop-in/crisis center for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilitiesdetermine need, and if substantial enough, determine interest of local stakeholder organizations in meeting the need. Schwartz and Leeder intend to meet on this topic outside of commission time. 2) Priority parking for seniors, people with disabilities, and caregivers for streets, driveways and garages of buildings with more than 4 units (permits)-secure information on the number of special category permits

6 currently issued each year. Ghenis would like link to CoB parking webpage sent to him. 3) Portable Sign Pilot Program and other Sidewalk Obstacles- move back to main agenda for April meeting. F. ADJOURNMENT It was M/S/C (Schwartz/Walsh) to adjourn the meeting at 9:12 PM. Motion carried ( ). Commission Secretary: Ella Callow, Disability Services Specialist, 1947 Center St., 5th Floor, Berkeley, CA, 94704, Telephone (510) , Fax: (510) Minutes on the web: ions Commi ssio n_on_disability_homepage.aspx