Disabilities Advisory Commission Regular Meeting - June 3, 2026

The Disabilities Advisory Commission (DAC) held a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 5:40 PM in the Sacramento City Hall Council Chamber. Vice Chair Keith Ellis presided in the absence of Chair Sylvia Kramer. The meeting covered two consent items, a discussion on the citywide ADA coordinator recommendation, a presentation on the Vision Zero School Safety Project Phase 2, and an interrupted staff oral report on shared rideables (scooters). Commissioners debated the lack of an ADA coordinator, the need for better data, and future agenda items. The meeting adjourned at 7:16 PM.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of May 6, 2026 Minutes (File ID: 2026-00079): Moved by Commissioner Barnbaum, seconded by Commissioner Patel. Passed unanimously by voice vote.
• Disabilities Advisory Commission Follow-Up Log (File ID: 2026-00215): Initially pulled from consent by Commissioner Pullen for discussion. She requested that future logs include status updates from Human Resources on phase two DEI training scope language, from ODE on the RGEAP successor framing, and from the Office of the City Auditor on the workforce diversity audit. Following these requests on the record, the log was moved by Commissioner Barnbaum and seconded by Commissioner Pullen, passing unanimously.

Discussion Items

• Citywide ADA Coordinator Recommendation (Item 3): Jesse Gothan and Ofelia Avalos presented the history of the commission’s recommendation to reinstate a citywide ADA coordinator as a program manager in the city manager’s office. The position was recommended to the city council and referred to budget and audit, but not funded. Commissioners expressed frustration, noting that the city’s rationale – that departments handle ADA individually – contradicts the need for oversight. Commissioner Pullen highlighted that a previous program specialist position existed and was moved, not eliminated, and questioned why a more expensive program manager was requested. Commissioner Patel (spelling: Patel) emphasized the need to show cost savings from fixing past ADA non-compliance. Vice Chair Ellis suggested reframing the request for the next annual report. No formal vote was taken; the item was received and commented.
• Vision Zero School Safety Project Phase 2 (Item 4): Anthony Grace presented the project, which will implement safety improvements at up to 11 schools across Districts 1-8. Improvements include upgraded crosswalks, curb ramps, pedestrian crossing enhancements, and a feasibility study for traffic calming, signals, and sidewalk widening. Funding of $700,000 ($400,000 from Vision Zero, $300,000 from quick build funds) is allocated for immediate work starting summer 2026. Commissioners asked about traffic calming measures (rumble strips, speed tables) and sidewalk widths for wheelchair access. Staff noted that utility pole obstructions will be addressed in a future agenda item. No vote was taken; the item was received and commented.

Staff Oral Report (Scooters)

Jennifer Donlon Wyant and Erica Galang from Public Works Mobility Division arrived to discuss shared rideables (scooters, e-bikes) blocking accessible paths of travel. Commissioner Barnbaum objected that this was not an agendized item, citing city attorney advice. Vice Chair Ellis moved to place the item on the August 5, 2026 agenda for a formal discussion. The motion was accepted; the presenters will return.

Commissioner Comments & Future Agenda Requests

• Commissioner Barnbaum requested a utility pole access obstruction item (to be coordinated with staff).
• Commissioner Napper reminded of Pride Month and Juneteenth events, and raised concerns about homeless individuals with disabilities displaced from city-contracted hotels, urging support via Sacramento Steps Forward.
• Commissioner Pullen requested a future discussion with the city manager’s office on the ADA coordinator position, as requested by Councilmember Maple at the May 5 budget and audit committee.
• Commissioner Guerrero asked about the impact of HR1 (federal cuts to Medicaid) on people with disabilities; staff noted this is a county/state issue, not a city program.
• Commissioner Barnbaum suggested a joint annual meeting with the ADA committee at 700 H Street.
• Commissioner Patel clarified that the scooter discussion should cover all shared rideables, including e-bikes.
• Commissioner Pullen noted that 60% of unhoused people identify as disabled, linking homelessness to disability services.

Public Comments

No public comments were made on any agenda item or matters not on the agenda.

Key Outcomes

• Consent Calendar Items: Both approved unanimously.
• ADA Coordinator Recommendation: No action taken; staff will follow up with city leadership to clarify rationale for not funding the position. The commission plans to reframe the request for the next annual report.
• Vision Zero Project: Received and commented; no formal vote. Work to begin summer 2026.
• Scooter Discussion: Motion passed to agendize for August 5, 2026 meeting.
• Future Agenda Items: Requests recorded for utility pole obstructions, city manager’s office presentation on ADA coordinator, and possible joint DAC meeting. No formal motions beyond the scooter item.