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Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities

Thursday, May 11, 2023 · 1:00 PM AM · 411 W. Ocean Boulevard Civic Chambers

TL;DR

The Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities met to discuss accessibility and transportation issues in Long Beach. The commission heard a presentation from Long Beach Transit and made several recommendations to improve public transit services and committee assignments. Key actions focused on addressing bus stop cleanliness, safety, and committee structure.

Key Decisions

  • Letter to Metro and Long Beach Transit about bus stop cleanliness and safety Passed
  • Approve monthly report from Accessibility, Transportation & Services committee Passed
  • Assign new Commissioner Arthur Romo to Youth, Employment, Programs and Services Sub-Committee Passed
  • Approve minutes from April 13, 2023 meeting Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. ROLL CALL (1:01 PM)
  2. CALL TO ORDER (1:01 PM)
  3. PUBLIC COMMENT (1: 03 PM)
  4. PRESENTATION (1: 04 PM)
  5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (1:32 PM)
  6. 23-025CA Antonio Chacon, Community Relations Coordinator, Long Beach Transit, spoke; and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Commissioner Swanson spoke. Antonio Chacon, Community Relations Coordinator, Long Beach Transit, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Commissioner Swanson and Antonio Chacon, Community Relations Coordinator, Long Beach Transit. Secretary Matthews spoke. Antonio Chacon, Community Relations Coordinator, Long Beach Transit, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Secretary Matthews and Antonio Chacon, Community Relations Coordinator, Long Beach Transit. Chair Vuong spoke. Antonio Chacon, Community Relations Coordinator, Long Beach Transit, spoke. Commissioner Hill spoke. Antonio Chacon, Community Relations Coordinator, Long Beach Transit, spoke. A dialogue ensued between Commissioner Hill and Antonio Chacon, Community Relations Coordinator, Long Beach Transit. Commissioner Swanson spoke. Antonio Chacon, Community Relations Coordinator, Long Beach Transit, spoke.
    CA-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed

    This CA-Agenda Item was received and filed.

  7. PUBLIC COMMENT (1:28 PM)
  8. REGULAR AGENDA (1:35 PM)
  9. STAFF REPORT (1:43 PM)
  10. AGENCY REPORTS (1:44 PM)
  11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (1:44 PM)
  12. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND CLOSING REMARKS (1:50 PM)
  13. ADJOURNMENT (1:50 PM)
  14. 23-026CA CACoD Staff Report - May 2023
    CA-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed

    This CA-Agenda Item was received and filed.

  15. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  16. Also present: Jennifer Kumiyama, Citywide Accessibility Coordinator; Alyssa Campos, City Clerk Specialist.
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  18. CALL TO ORDER
  19. ROLL CALL
  20. PUBLIC COMMENT
  21. PRESENTATION
  22. Page Break
  23. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
  24. 1. Recommendation to approve minutes from the April 13, 2023 meeting of the Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities.
    CA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  25. REGULAR AGENDA
  26. 2. Recommendation to receive and file monthly report from the Accessibility,Transportation & Services standing committee.
    CA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Flores, seconded by Secretary Matthews, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  27. 3. Recommendation to submit a letter to Los Angeles Metro and Long Beach Transit regarding cleanliness and safety of bus stops, the Metro A Line and Metro busses.
    CA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner Hill, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  28. 4. Recommendation to assign new Commissioner Arthur Romo to the Youth, Employment, Programs and Services Sub-Committee.
    CA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Secretary Matthews, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  29. STAFF REPORT
  30. AGENCY REPORTS
  31. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
  32. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND CLOSING REMARKS
  33. ADJOURNMENT
  34. I, Alyssa Campos, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
  35. Note: The City of Long Beach provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if an agenda is needed in an alternative format, please call Jennifer Kumiyama at (562) 570-6257 or email at jennifer.kumiyama@longbeach.gov. ac