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City of Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of June 4, 2025.
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STAFF:
Raquel Elejabarrieta - Labor Relations & Risk Management
Eglys Hernandez - Labor Relations & Risk Management
Catie Hastings - Community Recreation - D.E.I. Coordinator
Sarah Espino - Community Recreation - Administrative Operations Supervisor (Via Zoom)
CITIZEN ADVISORS:
Debbie Dietz (Via Zoom)
PUBLIC GUEST:
CALL TO ORDER:
Meeting was called to order at 10:06am
MEETING ABSENCE:
Jennifer Ward Sando
Jennifer Durocher, Director of UM-NSU Card
Ana Lam- Crime Watch Volunteer / School Community Relations Committee
MEETING MINUTES APPROVAL:
May 7, 2025
Motion by: Bonnie Blaire / 2nd: Vanessa Bedoya / Approved unanimously
SECRETARY’S REPORT: None
BOARD MEMBERS’ REPORTS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Introduction of New Board Member - Director Elejabarrieta
Director Elejabarrieta advised the board Ms. Mary Palacio-Pike has been termed out and will no longer be serving on this board.
Director Elejabarrieta introduced Mr. Wilfredo Jaurequi as the new board member. The board introduced themselves to Mr. Jaurequi and he addressed the board as well.
Director Elejabarrieta advised the board it was necessary at this time that a vote take place regarding the appointment of a new Chair and stated it was open for board discussion. Ms. Blaire stated that she feels it is important that active participating board members have the opportunity at some time to serve as chair and nominated Ms. Justine Chichester for the position. Ms. Bedoya expressed her agreement with Ms. Blaire and stated support for Ms. Chichester. The board made a motion to nominate and vote for Ms. Chichester as their new Chairperson.
Motion by: Bonnie Blaire / 2nd: Vanessa Bedoya / Approved unanimously
OLD BUSINESS:
Audible Crosswalks on Miracle Mile - Ms. Bedoya
Ms. Bedoya stated perhaps it is time for the board to once again return to the discussion regarding audible crosswalks on...
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