Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities

Thursday, September 14, 2023 · 1:00 PM AM · 411 W. Ocean Boulevard Civic Chambers

TL;DR

The Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities met to discuss accessibility and services for residents with disabilities. They approved monthly committee reports and created a new Health and Housing Subcommittee to address ongoing community needs.

Key Decisions

  • Establish Health and Housing Subcommittee Passed
  • Approve Accessibility and Transportation Committee Monthly Report Passed
  • Approve Youth, Employment, Programs & Services Monthly Report Passed
  • Disability Advocate of the Year Awards Report Received and Filed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. ROLL CALL (1:04 PM)
  2. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  3. CALL TO ORDER (1:04 PM)
  4. Also present: Jennifer Kumiyama, Citywide Accessibility Coordinator, City Manager Department; Alyssa Campos, City Clerk Specialist.
  5. PUBLIC COMMENT (1:05 PM)
  6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (1:05 PM)
  7. REGULAR AGENDA (1:07 PM)
  8. STAFF REPORT (1:24 PM)
  9. AGENCY REPORTS (1:29 PM)
  10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (1:29 PM)
  11. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND CLOSING REMARKS (1:29 PM)
  12. ADJOURNMENT (1:29 PM)
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  14. CALL TO ORDER
  15. ROLL CALL
  16. PUBLIC COMMENT
  17. Page Break
  18. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
  19. 1. Recommendation to approve minutes from the August 10, 2023 meeting of the Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities.
    CA-Agenda Item
    Action: laid over Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Adams, seconded by Commissioner Romo, to approve recommendation, as amended, that the item be laid over to the next Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities meeting on October 12, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote:

  20. REGULAR AGENDA
  21. 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 Romo, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  22. 3. 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 Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Romo, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  23. 4. Recommendation to discuss the addition of a Health and Housing Subcommittee to the Citizens’ Advisory Commission on Disabilities.
    CA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Romo, to approve recommendation, as amended, to establish the Health and Housing Subcommittee to the Citizens' Advisory Commission on Disabilities. The motion carried by the following vote:

  24. 5. Recommendation to receive and file a report from the Executive Committee regarding the 2023 Citizens’ Advisory Commission on Disability Advocate of the Year Awardees.
    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:

  25. STAFF REPORT
  26. AGENCY REPORTS
  27. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
  28. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND CLOSING REMARKS
  29. ADJOURNMENT
  30. I, Alyssa Campos, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
  31. 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