City of Coral Gables

File #: 22-4767    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Minutes Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/22/2022 In control: Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs
On agenda: 1/18/2023 Final action:
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of September 7, 2022.
Attachments: 1. Cov Memo mins 09 07 22, 2. CITY CLERK OFC Attendance Form 09 07 22, 3. ADA 09 07 22 Agenda, 4. 09 07 22 Meeting Mins
Title
Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of September 7, 2022.

Body
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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