Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities

Thursday, July 13, 2023 · 1:00 PM AM · 411 W. Ocean Boulevard Civic Chambers

TL;DR

The Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities held their monthly meeting, focusing on reviewing reports from various city departments and committees. The commission completed leadership elections for the upcoming year, selecting new officers for key positions.

Key Decisions

  • Election of Commission Leadership for 2023-2024 Passed
  • Review of Community Crisis Response Program Report Received and Filed
  • Transportation Day Event Proposal Approved for Discussion
  • Certificate of Recognition Process Review Approved for Discussion
  • Health and Human Services Director Report Received and Filed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES IN-PERSON MEETING MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC HAVE THE OPTION TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT IN THE ZOOM MEETING BY USING THE RAISE HAND FUNCTION, OR PRESSING *9 ON YOUR PHONE PLEASE NOTE THE ZOOM MEETING MAY ENCOUNTER TECHNICAL DISRUPTIONS, BUT IN-PERSON ACCESS AND PUBLIC COMMENT WILL CONTINUE TO BE AVAILABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BROWN ACT TO JOIN VIA ZOOM, PLEASE DIAL: (213) 338-8477 MEETING ID: 960 1062 0488 PASSCODE: 562372 https://longbeach-gov.zoom.us/j/96010620488 WRITTEN COMMENTS MAY ALSO BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO JENNIFER.KUMIYAMA@LONGBEACH.GOV PLEASE VIEW THE MEETING FROM YOUR COMPUTER, TABLET, OR SMARTPHONE VIA: https://longbeach.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=84
  2. CALL TO ORDER
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. PUBLIC COMMENT
  5. Page Break
  6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
  7. 1. Recommendation to approve minutes from the June 8, 2023 meeting of the Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities.
    CA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  8. REGULAR AGENDA
  9. 2. Recommendation to receive and file a report from Health and Human Services Director Kelly Colopy.
    CA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  10. 3. Recommendation to receive and file a report from the Community Crisis Response Program team.
    CA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  11. 4. 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 Secretary Matthews, seconded by Commissioner Romo, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. 5. Recommendation to receive and file monthly report from the Youth, Employment, Programs & Services standing committee.
    CA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Adams, seconded by Commissioner Garbutt, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  13. 6. Recommendation to review and discuss the potential CACoD Certificate of Recognition process.
    CA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  14. 7. Recommendation to review and discuss the Transportation Day Event proposal.
    CA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  15. 8. Recommendation to hold an election for the position of Secretary, Vice Chair and Chair of the Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities for 2023-2024.
    CA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Garbutt to elect Chair Vuong for Chair of the Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities. The motion carried by the following vote:

  16. STAFF REPORT
  17. AGENCY REPORTS
  18. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
  19. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND CLOSING REMARKS
  20. ADJOURNMENT
  21. I, Alyssa Campos, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
  22. 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
  23. ADJOURNMENT (2:39 PM)
  24. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  25. ROLL CALL (1:03 PM)
  26. 8. Recommendation to hold an election for the position of Secretary, Vice Chair and Chair of the Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities for 2023-2024.
    CA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Secretary Matthews to elect Commissioner Garbutt for Secretary of the Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities. The motion carried by the following vote:

  27. CALL TO ORDER (1:03 PM)
  28. PUBLIC COMMENT (1:04 PM)
  29. REGULAR AGENDA (1:11 PM)
  30. AGENCY REPORTS (2:39 PM)
  31. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND CLOSING REMARKS (2:39 PM)
  32. Commissioner Swanson left the meeting.
  33. Page Break
  34. Also present: Jennifer Kumiyama, Citywide Accessibility Coordinator, City Manager Department; Alyssa Campos, City Clerk Specialist.
  35. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (1:09 PM)
  36. STAFF REPORT (2:39 PM)
  37. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (2:39 PM)
  38. 8. Recommendation to hold an election for the position of Secretary, Vice Chair and Chair of the Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities for 2023-2024.
    CA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Adams to elect Vice Chair Adams for Vice Chair of the Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities. The motion carried by the following vote:

  39. The Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the Agenda. Agenda Items can be taken out of order during the meeting. Please consult the video time stamps to determine the order in which business was addressed.