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Sacramento Disabilities Advisory Commission Meeting - October 7, 2026

Other — Wednesday, October 7, 2026
BodySacramento, California
SessionOther
DateWednesday, October 7, 2026
StatusFILED
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Speaker 1

0:26

Good evening and welcome to this to the Wednesday, October 7th, 2026 meeting of the disabilities advisory commission.

0:34

The meeting is now called to order.

0:36

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

Speaker 2

0:39

Yes, thank you, Chair.

0:40

Commissioners, if you can please unmute your microphones.

0:43

Commissioner Greenbaum?

0:44

Yeah.

0:44

Commissioner Barnbaum.

Speaker 3

0:47

Here.

Speaker 2

0:47

Commissioner Patel is absent.

0:49

Commissioner Guerrero.

0:50

Here.

0:50

Commissioner Wilson is absent.

0:52

Commissioner Dyson is absent.

0:54

Commissioner Knapper is absent.

0:56

Commissioner Poland?

0:57

Here.

0:57

Commissioner Igweekbe is absent.

0:59

Vice Chair Ellis?

Speaker 4

1:00

Present.

Speaker 2

1:01

Commissioner Carr is absent.

1:03

And Chair Kramer.

1:04

Present.

1:05

Thank you.

1:05

We have a quorum.

1:06

And before we begin, a brief reminder for the members of the public in attendance.

1:10

If you wish to speak or submit comments, please fill out the online form by scanning the QR code at the back of the room and on the back page of the agenda.

1:19

Handouts are located near the front of the city clerk's office staff

Unassigned speaker

1:23

and

Speaker 2

1:23

city clerk's office staff are available to assist.

1:27

You have two minutes to speak on up to four items with a timer displayed on the screen behind me.

1:33

Today's meeting is being live streamed on YouTube in English and Spanish.

1:37

Note that captions are translated.

1:40

Note that captions and translations are AI generated and may contain airs.

1:44

And Chair, we can begin with today's agenda.

Speaker 1

1:49

Thank you.

1:50

Um, if you are able to please rise for the land acknowledgement and pledge of allegiance.

2:09

Patwin Winton peoples and the people of the World Can Rancarea, Sacramento's only federally recognized tribe.

2:16

May we acknowledge and honor the native people who came before us and still walk beside us today on these ancestral lands by choosing to gather together today in the active practice of acknowledgement and appreciation for Sacramento's indigenous peoples history, contributions, and lives.

2:34

Thank

Unassigned speaker

2:35

you.

Speaker 1

2:41

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

2:45

And to

Speaker 4

2:46

the Republic at which it stands.

Speaker 1

3:05

Next is the approval of the consent calendar.

3:07

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

3:11

Thank you, Chair.

3:12

We have no speakers for the consent.

3:15

Thank you.

3:15

Are there any commissioners who wish to speak on this item?

Speaker 3

3:18

Madam Chair, I'd make a motion to adopt the consent calendar as written in in the agenda and staff reports.

3:26

Second.

Speaker 2

3:33

Commissioner Poland, I don't think we necessarily need to pull the follow-up log unless do you have a full

Unassigned speaker

3:40

I have to

Speaker 2

3:40

because you can ask questions, but we just can't.

3:43

There's not a full discussion that we can fully have, but you're more than welcome to ask questions on the log.

3:50

Yeah, so we don't we don't have to pull it from consent.

3:53

You can just make your comments and ask your questions if you

Unassigned speaker

3:57

need.

Speaker 5

4:07

Okay.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Disability Access██████████████████████████████████████38%
Disabilities Advisory Commission█████████████████17%
Public Comments██████████10%
Procedural█████████9%
Engineering And Infrastructure█████5%
Technology and Innovation████4%
Legal██2%
Parks and Recreation██2%
Human Resources██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Sacramento Disabilities Advisory Commission Meeting - October 7, 2026

The Disabilities Advisory Commission (DAC) met on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 5:31 PM in the Sacramento City Hall Council Chamber, adjourning at 7:23 PM. The meeting included a consent calendar, a detailed discussion on the city's decision not to hire a Citywide ADA Coordinator, approval of Tim Haley Award nominations, and commissioner comments. The meeting was extended past two hours to accommodate the length of the discussion.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved the September 2, 2026 meeting minutes.
  • Approved the Disabilities Advisory Commission Follow-Up Log.
  • Motion passed unanimously (all present commissioners in favor; five absent).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No members of the public spoke on any agenda items or matters not on the agenda.

Discussion Items

3. Disabilities Advisory Commission’s Recommendation from 2025 Annual Report for Citywide ADA Coordinator

  • Jesse Gothan (Supervising Engineer) presented the city manager's position: no Citywide ADA Coordinator will be hired due to the city's eight-figure structural deficit and the belief that accessibility expertise is best managed at the department/division level. The city offered a distributed model with nine subject matter experts from various departments (building, language access, parks, IT, HR, facilities, parking, public works, engineering).
  • Vice Chair Ellis asked about the number of city employees with national ADA coordinator certification. Staff committed to follow up.
  • Commissioner Pullen requested the name, office address, and telephone number of the person(s) designated under 28 CFR 35.107 to handle ADA complaints. The city attorney stated the regulation does not require a single coordinator and allows multiple employees. Commissioner Pullen argued the city’s information should be publicly posted, not just available upon request.
  • Commissioner Pullen and other commissioners expressed strong disappointment and frustration, arguing that the city’s approach fails to ensure civil rights and that a single, accountable coordinator is necessary. Commissioner Barnbaum nominated Kelly Lacey (Assistant Civil Engineer) to be the city’s ADA coordinator – a nomination not formally adopted.
  • Assistant City Manager Ryan Moore attended and defended the city’s policy as a legal policy choice, stating that nothing being done is illegal. The city attorney reiterated that the regulation does not mandate a single coordinator.
  • Commissioner Greenbaum criticized the city’s budget priorities, stating the city council has not prioritized civil rights. Commissioner Kaur suggested that current staff responsible for ADA should at least have ADA coordinator training.
  • Ophelia Avalos (Engineering Services Division Manager) announced that Kelly Lacey will serve as a single point of contact/navigator for ADA complaints but will not handle all grievances personally; she will route issues to the appropriate department. Commissioner Pullen questioned the additional burden on Lacey without extra pay or training.
  • No formal action was taken on the item; commissioners indicated they will continue to advocate for a coordinator in future annual reports.

4. Tim Haley Award Nominations

  • Chair Kramer explained the award criteria: recognizes community members who go above and beyond in supporting Sacramento's disabled community. City employees/contractors eligible if they surpass job duties.
  • Motion to approve the list of nominees (Exhibit C in the staff report) moved by Commissioner Guerrero, seconded by Commissioner Barnbaum, passed unanimously.
  • Awardees will be honored at the November 4, 2026 meeting.

Other Business

  • Commission Staff Report: Jesse Gothan announced a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Jack Rabbit Trail on October 26, 2026 (North Natomas, District 1).
  • Commissioner Comments: Commissioner Barnbaum requested the 2027 meeting calendar as a future agenda item. Commissioner Pullen suggested that for the upcoming annual report, the commission consider requesting a city audit of ADA compliance rather than just a coordinator.
  • No public comments on matters not on the agenda.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Calendar approved unanimously.
  • No action taken on the ADA coordinator recommendation; commission expressed intent to continue pursuing the issue.
  • Tim Haley Awards nominations approved; ceremony set for November 4, 2026.
  • Meeting extended past two hours by motion (passed unanimously) and adjourned at 7:23 PM.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening and welcome to this to the Wednesday, October 7th, 2026 meeting of the disabilities advisory commission. The meeting is now called to order. Will the clerk please call the roll to establish a quorum? Yes, thank you, Chair. Commissioners, if you can please unmute your microphones. Commissioner Greenbaum? Yeah. Commissioner Barnbaum. Here. Commissioner Patel is absent. Commissioner Guerrero. Here. Commissioner Wilson is absent. Commissioner Dyson is absent. Commissioner Knapper is absent. Commissioner Poland? Here. Commissioner Igweekbe is absent. Vice Chair Ellis? Present. Commissioner Carr is absent. And Chair Kramer. Present. Thank you. We have a quorum. And before we begin, a brief reminder for the members of the public in attendance. If you wish to speak or submit comments, please fill out the online form by scanning the QR code at the back of the room and on the back page of the agenda. Handouts are located near the front of the city clerk's office staff and city clerk's office staff are available to assist. You have two minutes to speak on up to four items with a timer displayed on the screen behind me. Today's meeting is being live streamed on YouTube in English and Spanish. Note that captions are translated. Note that captions and translations are AI generated and may contain airs. And Chair, we can begin with today's agenda. Thank you. Um, if you are able to please rise for the land acknowledgement and pledge of allegiance. Patwin Winton peoples and the people of the World Can Rancarea, Sacramento's only federally recognized tribe. May we acknowledge and honor the native people who came before us and still walk beside us today on these ancestral lands by choosing to gather together today in the active practice of acknowledgement and appreciation for Sacramento's indigenous peoples history, contributions, and lives. Thank you. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the Republic at which it stands. Next is the approval of the consent calendar. Clerk, are there any members of the public who wish to speak on the consent calendar? Thank you, Chair. We have no speakers for the consent. Thank you. Are there any commissioners who wish to speak on this item?

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