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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-15-2017 DAC AgendaCHYOF S HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND DISABILITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017 — 3:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA I< GKIA-W101XII 111104 11 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —October 21, 2015 6. PUBLIC INPUT 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Requesting ideas for the handicap playground at Friendship Park. 8. STAFF MATTERS 9. MEMBER MATTERS 10. ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA 11. ADJOURNMENT HEARING ASSISTANCE HEADPHONES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR ALL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS. ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. (FS.286.0105) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR A T 589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THIS MEETING. TWO OR MORE ELECTED OFFICIALS MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE February 18, 2017 To: City Manager—Joseph Griffin City Engineer- Frank Watanabe Disabilities Advisory Committee I'm sorry a previous appointment prevents me from attending today's meeting. I do have a few comments I hope will be put in the record. Community center New cement walk and porch looks great and made the walk from the parking lot to the community center very easy. There is a step down from the parking lot located behind the community center to the walkway. It is very steep and hard to navigate. The access ramp is not marked and a car was parked in front of it preventing me from using the ramp. Can the city mark the ramp so it will always be accessible? The outside table was very hot and I would not be able to use it. Is there something the city can do to remedy this problem? Can trees be planted to shade the table and bench area? The inside of the center was very spacious and looks like it can handle any wheelchair or emergency equipment with ease. The pamphlets and books were well displayed and in easy reach. The bathroom in the center was very clean. New accessible playground I believe the current playground located at Friendship Park is not used by anyone because: It is located in the middle of a field in hot sun — too much sun is not recommended by dermatologist Equipment is too hot to handle No close by parking No sidewalk connecting playground to a hard surface area Any new playground will need: Sidewalks that accommodate wheelchairs from the parking lot to the playground Shaded equipment - the pictures of the example playgrounds (provided by Parks and Recreation) show where trees are recommended to be planted My recommendation would be to put the accessible playground in a park that already has a playground. There is a larger playground at Barber Street Park and putting an accessible playground in this area would give all children in the family a place to play. There is ample parking at Barber Street Park. New accessible bathroom I would rather have an accessible bathroom built at Barber Street Park before an assessable playground is built anywhere. Thankyou Andrea Ring 1. 2. 3. rg 5. HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND DISABILITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 — 3:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Vice Chairman Goodfellow called the Disabilities Advisory Committee to order at 3:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. ROLL CALL Present: Michael Goodfellow — Vice Chairman Carolyn Sartain -Anderson Andrea Ring Mildred Virant Absent: Albert lovino —Chairman (excused) AGENDA MODIFICATIONS - None Also Present: City Manager Joe Griffin City Engineer Frank Watanabe Building Director Wayne Eseltine Recording Secretary Jeanette Williams APPROVAL OF MINUTES—April 15, 2015 Meeting MOTION by Ms. Sartain -Anderson and SECOND by Ms. Virant to approve the April 15, 2015 minutes unanimously passed. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Committee Site Visit Reports Andrea Ring's Comments Ms. Ring distributed a summary of her findings. (See attached) She reported that the bathrooms she did visit were in good shape but they were a long walk to reach them; she tripped on the handicapped ramp in the Airport administration parking area; there is no handicapped bathroom at the Golf Course; and the handicapped parking space at the Chamber of Commerce is tight and does not leave room to maneuver one's vehicle. She also reported that only with the Park Superintendent Chris McCarthy's assistance, did she know where to maneuver her vehicle at the Barber Street sports complex concession stand; and, the football field bathrooms were locked. The City Engineer said during the batt seasons, the bathrooms are usually unlocked. Disabilities Advisory Committee October 21, 2015 Page Two Mildred Virant's Comments Ms. Virant reported that she visited City Hall, the Art Center, and Riverview Park. When she visited the Art Center, there were boxes in front of the push button to activate the automatic door to exit the building. She suggested an automatic door for the City Hall building so handicapped individuals won't have to wait for someone to hold the door; and, she found cracks in the sidewalk at Riverview Park. She found the Splash Pad area and Easy Street Park to be handicapped accessible. Carolyn Sartain -Anderson's Comments Ms. Sartain -Anderson commented that handicapped individuals want to fiercely maintain their independence and while City properties may be compliant, they are not accessible. (See Ms. Sartain -Anderson's introduction attached) She reported that the doors to the Boys and Girls Club facility were heavy and hard to use with a walker. She suggested automatic door buttons and yellow stripe lines for the facility entrances/exists. The City Manager suggested the City might be able to prod the Club for some door automation and striping. She also requested an automated door for the Council Chambers; a slide on Channel 25 explaining how someone would access City Hall's elevator if they need to go to the 2nd floor; and, better lighting over the handicapped parking spot. The City Engineer said he would look at the lighting and noted the parking stripes are scheduled to be repainted, and the truncated dome pavers replaced. To increase awareness of Waste Management's back -door pick-up service, Ms. Anderson suggested the posting of an informational slide on Channel 25 and to have the forms available at the reception desk for residents. The City Manager offered to do this in addition to an article in the winter edition of the Pelican News newsletter. Ms. Anderson said she was worried that the emergency button was locked at the Senior Center; and requested the outdoor women's restroom, used to accommodate the handicapped visiting the Center have the doors repaired so they feel safe and empowered. The City Manager explained that the lack of space prevented an indoor restroom for the Center and currently there is a bid out to renovate the outdoor restrooms that will make them ADA compliant with possible timed locks, hands-free soap dispensers/light switches. Michael Goodfellow's Comments Vice Chairman Goodfellow said he wanted to mirror the other member's comments and added there should be more handicapped parking spaces available during Riverview Park's events, especially for the senior population. He also suggested electronically submitting Waste Management's back -door service form to make it easier for disabled individuals. Disabilities Advisory Committee October 21, 2015 Page Three PUBLIC INPUT— None 8. NEW BUSINESS - None 9. STAFF MATTERS The City Manager said he appreciated the comments, will follow up on the items and may need to be reminded. The Building Director invited the board members to call him at any time. He said during the Senior Center renovations, they tried to maximize the restroom space as much as possible by installing a larger door, relocating the vanity and adding some grab bars. The City Engineer added that additional handicapped spaces (that weren't required) were included in the Presidential Street and CavCorp Projects. 10. MEMBER MATTERS Ms. Anderson said automatic door buttons would be appreciated and thanked the City Manager for reinstating the Committee. Ms. Virant suggested they wear some sort of badge to identify themselves when they inspect properties. Ms. Ring complimented the dog park restroom and the City Engineer gave the kudos to former Roads and Drainage Supervisor Bucky Gerber who ensured it was ADA compliant. Vice Chairman Goodfellow thanked the members for their work. 11. ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA—to be scheduled in April 2016 Ms. Anderson suggested the members could follow up on what was done with their suggestions and where they would like to head. 12. Being no further business, Vice Chairman Goodfellow adjourned the Disabilities Advisory Committee at 3:47 p.m. By: Chairman Albert lovino Date October 21, 2015 Disabilities Board Andrea Ring Summary For the most part outside bathrooms are in good shape and the days I visited were very clean. Long walk from parking area to get to them. Airport administration building —very noisy and annoying flushing toilet —outside bathroom ok shape tripped on outside walk by handicap ramp. golf course -6 handicap spaces — no handicap bathroom eagle nest restaurant does not have handicap bathroom Chamber of commerce —1 handicap parking - parking lot too tight— 2 cars cannot operate at same time parking space lines not easy to see — barber street sports complex - 2 spaces by skate park - 4 spaces off of tulip — 6 spaces firehouse side 2 spaces by playground area - 2 spaces by basketball court Parking area is grass —driving area is paved —fire house side is paved Bathrooms are always locked — day I visited maintenance personnel Chris showed me how to drive to concession area and unlocked the bathrooms bathrooms are in deplorable shape - peeling paint on walls and floor Submitted by Andrea Ring name address number notes p .... sebastian harbor reserve: englar _ 2971_ englar drive drive point of access ien lar drive - 184 I?? keen terrace chamber of commerce indian river drive main street 700 11 handicap spot - tight - light lines — - — _._ -- - iI - - - r - — —r handicap longwalk no mather where you skate park(&concesstion stand) _ _ indian river drive barber street r - -- -- — Icahoe 1121 21 ---- 1105_ park _ - 2 handicap spots no bathroom canoe launch launch cove 9800 airport administration building airport drive east 200-208 _ 30 spaces - 2handi cap trip on walk _ handicap golf course g foot drive 1 — -- 6_lots bath room no fire station -}brush Ibarbers_treet _ 11151 1 - - ---- 6 or 8 handica s aces_ _ police station —rmam - -- street -�- -- 1201j (circle drive in front nice_—__ — north county conveersation area main street entrance main street north county conveersation area: 1295 aka 130th street city parking ....trailhead at friendship park friendship lane 1425 boys &_girls club city hall old city hall stormwater park: englar drive storm_water park: s easy street garden club park art museum dog -park main street boat ramp easy street park Filbert street park sebastian cemetery flag pole on sebastia_n boulevard george street park _ piers at rive_rv_iew_ park view park x center frie_nd_ship lane 1440 friendship lane 1415 main street_ 1225 main street 1235' _ englar drive _ 2971_ englar drive 00- 800. - barber street barberstreet 1028 main street 1245 keen terrace 245; _ __ indian river drive 1300 j easy street 458 !filbert street _170_,_ n central ave 1921' sebastian boulevard 340 Igeorge street 1270; indian river drive 516or 600 usl (airfield lane 1105_ main street 1255 (city parking city parking ,city parking city parking lot !city parking lot (dirt lot - no bathroom dirt lot- no bathroom-- dirt lot no bathroom _ locked city parking new 2 handicap spaces less 20 spaces nice bath - no bathroom - bad parking lot entrance --no parking -I did not see a bathroom_ no parking no bathroom no parking no bathroom no parking no bathroom has play area - not sure which bathroom this is - yellow building is nice ok - bath _ ok - city parking Overview park indian river drive 600 or 600 us1 yacht club indian river drive 820 bridges lake drive & hardee lake lake drive _786 hardee park barber street_ 530 barber street sports complex barber street _1101. bridges barber st & elkcam waterway barber street 1603 bryant court park [bryant court 117' blossom park icody avenue �T 940 splash park harrison street 710 cavcorp property lindian river drive 700 sebastian harbor preserve: ....klldare 1 drive point of access kildare drive __172 sign shop louisiana avenue 1130' community center _ in central ave_ j 1805 periwinkle park periwinkle drive _444 bridges periwinkle dr &elkcam tennis north county conveersation area: ....roseland entrance north county conveersation area: We drive 506 inn drive 1096{ is memorial way 1001 street 7590 aka 130th street ok - long walk ok back entrance old but ok -1 handicap old -bath ok 1 handi cap space peeling paint 6 handicap walked area looked good October 21, 2015 Sebastian Disabilities Advisory Committee Written by, Carolyn Sartain Anderson Read by: Belinda P. Summers Members of this Advisory Committee, all have their reasons for volunteering to being a part of such an important endeavor. Prior to beginning my 'homework presentation', I want to preface with my personal thoughts about having a physically challenging disability. I moved here in 2004, knowing noone, seeking a warm climate, to maintain with my illness, Primary Lateral Sclerosis. You all have only known me, as the gal with the walker, who has become involved in our community. The walker is to stabilize my balance. You also have only known me, as the gal who has difficulty getting appropriate words out, despite my brain running a mile a minute. Such are the challenges I face daily, with a rare upper -motor neuron illness. I have been embraced, for the most part, by folks in our community, who realize all that I have to offer/contribute back to Sebastian. My illness began out of nowhere in 1995 at a pivotal point of my career as a Special Ed teacher of severely emotionally impaired adolescents. My upward career in Administration ceased. Acceptance of a disability, is a challenging one. That's why I encouraged our City Manager to resurrect this Committee, renamed, the Disabilities Advisory Committee. Our mission is to assure the residents of Sebastian that all City owned properties meet the ADA (American Disabilities Act) national code. Being a disabled woman, 20 years, since being diagnosed, there is one common thread between the elderly and disabled men and women, within our Community... everyone wants to maintain their being fiercely independent. From living alone, driving, being active/socializing, buying their groceries and opening their own doors. I am all of the above, but there are properties, owned by the City, which are ADA compliant, but not easily accessible by many. It is there, where I want to begin my homework dialogue. Sebastian BOYS&GIRLS CLUB > last F met for 45 min with Director Andrew Edgecomb and Program Director Kelly Nall > I had served previously on a B&G Club Advisory Committee, so was familiar with the layout of the facility, also that the front doors are very heavy and hard to open/navigate on my own with walker, with no handicapped button to front or rear doors > Andrew greeted me/opened door, then placed a wooden door opener, which I assume is used with clients entering >the facility was built in 2006 and is ADA compliant with doorway width, bathrooms, as well as incline in front/rear of the building, to include a ramp/walkway on perimeter of the outdoor activity court >Andrew/Kelly concurred that it would be advantageous to have handicapped buttons for both front/rear doors, due to their weight > I recommend that yellow large strips for the blind be installed at their front/rear entry ways >there are clients who have disabilities, but none currently, that are physically challenged > we are fortunate to have Andrew/Kelly serving the youth of Sebastian SEBASTIAN OLD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL I have voted 'early' many years, walked up the ramp with my walker, greeted by a Poll man/woman, who opened the door for me and directed me where to vote. This past weekend noted there is a 'handicapped' button at the rear door. Was this paid for by the City or IRSC? SEBASTIAN CITY HALL COMPLEX In my almost 12 years of living in Sebastian, I have attended many a Council/Forums/FSL, Charter Review meetings and have had to rely on someone opening the Chamber door, as they are heavy, not empowering the disabled. As gracious as folks/Sebastian officers have been, a mere push of a button entering/leaving would empower me/others. *1 recommend that a handicapped button be installed for both doors, leading into the Chambers from the rear parking area. *To my knowledge, there is no handicapped button access to the Building Permit Office or the Main Lobby side door by outer Chamber door. I recommend that they be placed. Also, there needs to be a slide on COS 25, informing residents/who may be handicapped, when they make an appointment with officials on the 2nd floor, as to how to access the elevator. *The parking lot evening lighting, accessing rear handicapped parking, to Council Chamber door, is not safely sufficient. I have struggled alone, with my walker, also navigating the ADA Blind mat, to my car. I request further lighting be considered. WASTE MANAGEMENT My initial contact with Mr. Griffin was as a result of a Waste Management form, required, signed by a Dr. to prove that I am 'Handicapped'. I was irate. Folks in our area have abused the system. I request that COS 25 run a slide informing residents about 'back door pick up' by Waste Mgt. Folks are able to have garbage/recycling picked up right by their garage door. Please post the form online/have available at Reception Desk and be mailed to residents. SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER CONCERNS I will defer to others, at this point in time.