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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-21-2015 DAC Agendaan kv SN HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND DISABILITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 — 3:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES—April 15, 2015 Meeting 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Committee Site Visit Reports 7. PUBLIC INPUT 8. NEW BUSINESS 9. STAFF MATTERS 10. MEMBER MATTERS 11. ITEMS FOR NEXTAGENDA—to be scheduled in April 2016 11. ADJOURNMENT HEARING ASSISTANCE HEADPHONES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR ALL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE AIRED LIVE ON COMCAST CHANNEL 25, ATTUverse CHANNEL 99 AND STREAMED ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE, www.cityofsebastion.oro. ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE ON THE ABOVE MATTERS, WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONYAND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. (286.0105 F.S). IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY's ADA COORDINATOR AT 589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. TWO OR MORE ELECTED OFFICIALS MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE. cnroF S EST," HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND CITY OF SEBASTIAN DISABILITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2015 — 3:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 1. Mr. lovino called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Michael Goodfellow Albert lovino Andrea Ring Mildred Virant Members Absent: Carolyn Sartain -Anderson (excused) Staff Present: Joe Griffin, City Manager Bob Ginsburg, City Attorney Wayne Eseltine, Building Official Frank Watanabe, City Engineer Barbara Brooke -Reese, Electronic Records & Information Manager Jeanette Williams, Deputy City Clerk/Recording Secretary 4. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS — None 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS —None UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None PUBLIC INPUT— None NEW BUSINESS A. Input from City Manager Re: Committee Mission and Sunset Provision (R-14-31) The City Manager thanked them for the inaugural meeting and briefly went over their responsibilities, meeting times, and sunset provision. He said Ms. Sartain -Anderson will be leaving to go up north May 5' and return in October. In that meanwhile, he would like them to go, individually, to City buildings and facilities to make notes on how accessible the facilities are for disabled individuals. The notes would then be compiled for review and discussed by the Committee in October and then reported to City Council. B. Input from City Attorney Re: Brief on Sunshine Law & Quorum The City Attorney distributed a three page handout from the Attorney General's office regarding the Sunshine Law and Records Law. Disabilities Advisory Committee April 15, 2015 Page Two He pointed out the importance of the law to each of them because it is counter to what people normally like to do which is talk about common problems and interests. He advised them to have their disability issue conversations at the public meetings as the penalties can be significant and their recommendations could be invalidated. 3:16 pm C. Their meetings must be open to the public, noticed in advance, and minutes taken. In his handout, he cited the second paragraph on one-way communication and advised them the safest way to go is to ignore that paragraph and do not communicate issues that might come before them as they are now part of the government structure. He invited them to contact staff. If needed, he will attend any future meetings they may need his assistance at. The Building Official explained the main function of the Building Department is to apply the Florida Building Code as it relates to new construction, additions, alternations, or repairs of buildings and structures in accordance with the Florida Statutes. The Florida Accessibility Code is part of the Florida Building Code series. The State of Florida has obtained certification from the U.S. Department of Justice that shows Florida Accessibility Code is equivalent to the Federal ADA standards, there are codes in the Florida Accessibility Code that are over and above ADA standards, and these can be waived by the Florida Building Commission under certain circumstances but can never waived from the Federal ADA standards. There is a Federal barrier removal mandate for all places of public accommodations to remove architectural barriers that are structural in nature to maximum extent feasible. The Florida Accessibility Code does not mandate barrier removal but it is used to facilitate code compliance when there are alterations are made to comply with the Federal mandate. The Building Department does not make businesses remove barriers, but it is incumbent on them to do this to the maximum extent feasible and at that point the Building Department reviews the alteration to make sure it meets the Accessibility Code. He offered to answer any questions regarding the Florida Accessibility Code. In response to Mr. lovino, the Building Official said the Accessibility Code applies to parking as well. Frank Watanabe. Citv Enoineer The City Engineer said Title II under the ADA involves public facilities that would include roadways, sidewalks, and parking lots which fall under the responsibility of the City Engineer. He distributed a Title 11 handout and an overview of the Department of Justice's ADA Transition Plan. He explained the plan has been developed to assist municipalities in meeting ADA requirements. As the Board inspects City properties, he would like to be notified of any deficiencies as he is required by law to take action. The Transition Plan will help the Board understand what is required. Disabilities Advisory Committee April 15, 2015 Page Three Mr. Goodfellow asked if the Go -Line bus shelters are under the Board's purview. The City Engineer explained the sheltered structure falls under the Go -Line but there is a grey area from the shelter to the sidewalk. The City is required to provide connectivity on the sidewalk so that disabled individuals are not stranded when using the shelter. The City Manager will supply the Board with a list of City facilities. D. Selection of Chair and Vice Chair Mr. lovino nominated himself for chairmanship. Ms. Ring seconded the nomination. Mr. Goodfellow also nominated himself. There were no other nominations. There was a unanimous roll call vote to have Mr. lovino serve as chair. (4-0) Chairman lovino nominated Mr. Goodfellow for vice chair and Ms. Virant seconded the nomination. There were no other nominations therefore Mr. Goodfellow will serve as vice chairman. E. Determine Meeting Schedule There was consensus of the Board to hold the next meeting in October 2015. 10. STAFF MATTERS The City Manager said he would act as liaison to the Committee; he has a personal interest in these issues; and he would like the facility review to work. He invited them to contact him with any questions. The City Attorney advised them that while the City Manager is the liaison, they should not communicate with him to indirectly to communicate with other members. 11. BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBER MATTERS — None. 12. Being no further business, Chairman lovino adjourned the Disabilities Advisory Committee meeting at 3:33 p.m. Chairman Albert lovino Date