06-13-1991 Minutes
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ACCESSIBiliTY ADVISORY BOARD
June 13, 1991
Members attending: Howard Allen, Ernest Cole, Nell Hanchett, Michelle Campbell,
Susan Duerksen, and Phyll is Anderson. Also attending was Sgt. Ron Styles of the
Sal ina Pol ice Department.
Minutes of previous meeting were approved with the change of Bill Ray as a
member of the sub-committee to review the building codes rather than Mike Peterson.
Sgt. Styles reported that the first traffic sl ips were given our beginning June 6
for the handicapped parking signs. The notices indicate people have 14 working
days to comply with sign laws, but they have had a few requests from churches
for an extension where they needed to have committee meetings. There are 300
lots to patrol. The pol ice will begin follow up calls after July 1 and hope
to be completely finished with follow up and citations by the first part of
September. The fine for illegally parking in a handicapped space is $15.
Howard asked about citizens complaints for illegal parking. Sgt. Styles
explained the procedure involved call ing the pol ice and having them come out
then appearing in court as well as several intermediate steps. The fine is that
adopted by the municipal ities through court and city commission under Standard
Traffic Ordinance book. It was suggested that a larger fine might discourage
people from parking in the designated spaces. The Board could recommend that
the City Commission increase the fine. No action was taken. It was noted that
the city asked for additional temporary spaces at the Bicenter for special events.
The Board agreed we sti 1 1 need additional pub] ic education that the stripped
areas block access ways or are needed for 1 ifts, and that they were not for
motorcycles.
Howard made a motion and Ernest seconded that Sgt. Styles be asked to return
in September for an update. Motion passed. Sgt. Styles asked that he be
reminded by letter of the meeting date and time.
Michelle reported on Bicenter improvements. There was a question ont he design
and designation of row and sections. Map provided was unclear on whether the
space are on the main floor or higher. Are they mixed with non-handicapped
seating? Michelle will request clarification and report at the next meeting.
She will also ask about overselling the wheelchair seating area.
Bi 11 was not present to report on the National Organization on Disabi 1 ities.
Ernest noted that we have a statement about attendance at the meetings. Nell
noted that some people have difficulty with a 4:00 meeting, and there was
some brief discussion on changign the meeting time. The time was chosen by
the Board members and could be changed. No action taken. Ernest made a motion
to contact Peter to see if Bi 11 was interested in continuing on the Board.
Howard seconded and the motion carried. Howard also asked for information
to be covered at the meeting be distributed in advance so people would have
opportunities to review prior to the meeting.
Susan asked about the route from the park into the Bicenter. There are no curb
cuts directly across from the Bicenter. She also asked about curb cuts on
Schi 11 ing Road and sidewalks. She was advised to call the City Engineer's office
to make her request. Board members were reminded that we have been asked to
contact the city if there are areas that need to be prioritized for sidewalks
and/or curb cuts.
Other business
The sub-committee presented its recommendations for modifications to the "Site
Accessibi 1 ityl' codes. Howard made a motion that was seconded by Susan to accept
the recommendations to forward to the city to be included in city ordinances.
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the motioned pased.
There was a question on the grant results from the city-county building advisory
committee. Was the grant approved/ If so, when will the changes begin? The
group requested that they have an opportunity to review the design modifications
at the next meeting.
Meeting adjourned.
Mintues by
Phyll is Anderson, Acting secretary