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Sacramento Disabilities Advisory Commission Regular Meeting - September 4, 2024

Disabilities Advisory Commission — Wednesday, September 4, 2024
BodySacramento, California
SessionDisabilities Advisory Commission
DateWednesday, September 4, 2024
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
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Chair, staff is ready when you are.

0:28

Good evening and welcome to the meeting for the City of Sacramento

0:35

Disability Advisory Commission for Wednesday, September 4th at 530.

0:40

We're following a regular meeting agenda.

0:45

The meeting is now called to order.

0:47

Will the clerk please call the role to establish a quorum?

0:53

Thank you, Chair, commissioners.

0:55

Please unmute for roll call.

0:57

Commissioner Ellis.

0:59

Here.

1:00

Commissioner Greenbaum.

1:01

Here.

1:04

Commissioner Carr.

1:05

Here.

1:06

Commissioner Kramer.

1:08

Here.

1:09

Commissioner Mercer.

1:11

Present.

1:12

Commissioner Smith.

1:18

Absent tonight.

1:19

Commissioner Tucson Void.

1:21

Present.

1:23

And Chair Crowley.

1:25

Present.

1:25

Thank you, we have quorum.

1:27

At this time, I'd like to acknowledge the land acknowledgement and the pledge of allegiance.

1:42

Please rise for the opening acknowledgments.

1:45

Commissioner Mercer.

1:53

To the original people of this land, the Nesanun people, the southern Maidu, Valley and

1:58

Plains Mewok, Potwin, Wintun people, and the people of the Wilton Rancheria, Sacramento's

2:03

only Fred federally recognized tribe.

2:07

May we acknowledge and honor the native peoples who came before us and still walk them beside

2:11

us today on these ancestral lands by choosing to gather together to get day in active practice

2:19

of acknowledgement and appreciation for Sacramento's indigenous peoples history, contributions,

2:24

and lives.

2:25

Thank you.

2:26

And if you're able, please rise.

2:32

Commissioner Ellis.

2:33

Thank you.

2:34

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which

2:40

it stands, one nation under God, individual liberty and justice for all.

2:47

Thank you.

2:52

Thank you.

2:53

Before I move to begin our agenda, I'd like to request that in the discussion calendar,

3:02

we reverse the order for Sacramento River Parkway Project to be item three and the review

3:08

of the draft city of Sacramento Disability Advisory Commission annual report as number four.

3:16

Is there, is that fine for me to just acknowledge that with you?

3:20

Yes, Chair, that is fine.

3:22

Thank you.

3:23

Okay.

3:24

So our first business today is approval of the consent calendar.

3:34

Clerk, are there any members of the public who wish to speak on the consent calendar?

3:40

Thank you, Chair.

3:41

There are no speakers for this item.

3:46

Thank you.

3:47

Is there any discussion regarding the consent calendar?

3:52

Motion to approve the consent calendar.

3:54

I have a motion to approve by Commissioner Ellis.

3:56

A second.

3:57

Second.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Disability Rights██████████████████████████████30%
Community Engagement█████████████████████████25%
Public Safety████████████████████20%
Economic Development███████████████15%
Workforce Development██████████10%
Summary of Proceedings

Sacramento Disabilities Advisory Commission Meeting

Overview

The Sacramento Disabilities Advisory Commission held its regular meeting on September 4, 2024, focusing on reviewing the annual report, work plan, and selecting a new vice chair.

Opening and Introductions

  • Meeting called to order by Chair Mousumi Crowley
  • Commissioners present: Ellis, Greenbaum, Kaur, Kramer, Mercer, Tuzon Boyd
  • Land Acknowledgment and Pledge of Allegiance performed

Consent Calendar

  • Approved meeting minutes from August 7, 2024
  • Approved Commission Follow-Up Log

Discussion Items

Sacramento River Parkway Project

  • Presented by Senior Engineer Megan Johnson
  • Four-mile trail project along Sacramento River
  • Key accessibility features:
    • ADA-compliant access ramps
    • Planned for construction in 2026/2027

Annual Report and Work Plan Review

  • Discussed commission's purpose and accomplishments
  • Highlighted accessibility improvements in city projects
  • Proposed work plan items include:
    • Utility pole accessibility challenges
    • Speaker slip accessibility
    • City employee accommodation processes

Key Outcomes

  • Selected Commissioner Sylvia Kramer as new Vice Chair
  • Agreed to cancel October meeting
  • Will continue refining annual report for December submission

Public Engagement

  • Discussed improving public participation methods
  • Explored ways to increase commission visibility
  • Highlighted upcoming community events supporting accessibility

Meeting Transcript

Chair, staff is ready when you are. Good evening and welcome to the meeting for the City of Sacramento Disability Advisory Commission for Wednesday, September 4th at 530. We're following a regular meeting agenda. The meeting is now called to order. Will the clerk please call the role to establish a quorum? Thank you, Chair, commissioners. Please unmute for roll call. Commissioner Ellis. Here. Commissioner Greenbaum. Here. Commissioner Carr. Here. Commissioner Kramer. Here. Commissioner Mercer. Present. Commissioner Smith. Absent tonight. Commissioner Tucson Void. Present. And Chair Crowley. Present. Thank you, we have quorum. At this time, I'd like to acknowledge the land acknowledgement and the pledge of allegiance. Please rise for the opening acknowledgments. Commissioner Mercer. To the original people of this land, the Nesanun people, the southern Maidu, Valley and Plains Mewok, Potwin, Wintun people, and the people of the Wilton Rancheria, Sacramento's only Fred federally recognized tribe. May we acknowledge and honor the native peoples who came before us and still walk them beside us today on these ancestral lands by choosing to gather together to get day in active practice of acknowledgement and appreciation for Sacramento's indigenous peoples history, contributions, and lives. Thank you. And if you're able, please rise. Commissioner Ellis. Thank you. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, individual liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Thank you. Before I move to begin our agenda, I'd like to request that in the discussion calendar, we reverse the order for Sacramento River Parkway Project to be item three and the review of the draft city of Sacramento Disability Advisory Commission annual report as number four. Is there, is that fine for me to just acknowledge that with you? Yes, Chair, that is fine. Thank you. Okay.

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