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Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of September 7, 2022.
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QUORUM: In Person Quorum was reached
STAFF:
Douglas Ramirez - Deputy Development Services Director
Arceli Redila - Principal Planner
Raquel Elejabarrieta - Labor Relations & Risk Management Director
Catie Hastings - Parks & Recreation D.E.I (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) Coordinator
Vivian Pires - Parks & Recreation P/T D.E.I. Counselor
CITIZEN ADVISORS:
Bonnie Blaire - Via Zoom
Debbie Dietz - Via Zoom
Jennifer Durocher, Director of UM-NSU Card
PUBLIC GUEST:
Vivian Levy - Miami Lakes Special Needs Advisory Board -
CALL TO ORDER:
Meeting was called to order 10:05am
MEETING ABSENCE:
Haley Moss
MEETING MINUTES APPROVAL:
August 3, 2022
Motion by: Philippa Milne / 2nd Blake Sando / All approved unanimously
SECRETARY’S REPORT: None
BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Introduction of Guest Ms. Vivian Levy - Ms. Palacio
Ms. Palacio introduced Ms. Vivian Levy, Miami Lakes Special Needs Advisory Board member.
Ms. Palacio stated Ms. Levy joined meeting this morning to observe what the Coral Gables Advisory on Disability Affairs is doing and to share information regarding their board.
Low-income Housing for those with IDD - Ms. Philippa Milne
Ms. Elejabarrieta advised board staff members Douglas Ramirez - Deputy Development Services Director and Arceli Redila - Principal Planner were present and available to address any questions regarding item to be discussed at today’s meeting in reference to housing for individuals with disabilities.
Ms. Milne addressed board regarding housing for individuals with disabilities. Ms. Milne spoke of article she had read regarding ADU’s (Accessory Dwelling Units) and would like to know if City of Coral Gables can provide any type of assistance with this type of program. Ms. Milne provided board with various current options available to persons with disabilities. Ms. Milne spoke regarding barriers in place currently ...
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