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(1) Consideration of Formation of a Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) "Architectural Barriers Program" Ad Hoc Subcommittee; and (2) If Desired, Appointment of Up to Four Committee Members to the Newly Formed Ad Hoc Subcommittee.
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Meeting Date: February 12, 2025
Contact Person/Dept: Jesse Roth/PRCS
Phone Number: (310) 253-6472
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: (Email) Meetings and Agendas - Disability Advisory Committee (02/05/2025); (Email) Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department Updates (02/05/2025)
Department Approval: Ted Stevens, PRCS Director (02/05/2025)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) (1) consider forming a DAC "Architectural Barriers Program" Ad Hoc Subcommittee; and (2) if desired, appoint up to four committee members to the newly formed ad hoc subcommittee.
BACKGROUND
At the September 25, 2024, DAC meeting, DAC members expressed an interest in potentially expanding the scope of events offered as part of Disability Awareness Month. One potential idea shared was that of a public lecture on the topic of architectural barriers for persons with disabilities ("Architectural Barriers"). At that time, the committee reached consensus to agendize an item to allow for further discussion on this topic and learn more about their options. One committee member, who has a background in architectural design, also offered to provide the committee with a sample of the content that could be covered during a program presentation; this sample is provided as Attachment 1. Staff have prepared this report to present the options available to the committee for the creation of such an event.
DISCUSSION
According to the City Council Policy on Commissions, Boards and Committees (adopted on Septem...
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