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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-DAC-2009-02-04DISABILITY ADVISORY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 12:15 p.m. February 4, 2009 PRESENT: DAC Chair — Roberts DAC Members: David McElrath George Eberhardt Erin Sember Otis Jackson OTHERS PRESENT: Information Management Specialist — Day Dwight Mengel — Tompkins County DSS Chief Transportation Planner John Ives — Independence Center Lynn Yost — Assistant Civil Engineer Tim Logue —Traffic Systems Engineer Leslie Chatterton — Neighborhood /Historic Preservation Planner EXCUSED: DAC Vice Chair — Gizewski DAC Members: Wendy Skinner Kendrick Kemp Charlie Dorsey NEW BUSINESS: Suggestions for projects for Economic Stimulus Project: Traffic Engineer Logue explained there is funding under the Federal Transportation Program that can be directed towards pavement work, bridge work, signal work, and sidewalks to name a few. He further explained that projects need to fall within two categories: projects where the money has to be spent this year and projects that could be ready to start construction within 90 -180 days. Some projects on the list include: -Phase III of Cayuga Waterfront Trail - Traffic signal improvements at the intersection of College Avenue & Dryden Road. -Begin paperwork for projects to be done in 2011. New York State has provided funding ($750,000.00) for ADA projects. Some of those projects include: - Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge over Fall Creek -Old Elmira Road — Bike lane and sidewalks - Traffic Signals for the Crossings at Route13 and Dey Street Disability Advisory Council Encourages the City to include ADA aspects for projects submitted for the Economic Stimulus Package. By: DAC Member Sember Seconded by: DAC Member McElrath RESOLVED that the Disability Advisory Council encourages the City to consider accessibility and livability, incorporating it into any (stimulus) project, and that those aspects be one of the criteria considered when selecting projects and that ADA compliance be part of any project considered. Carried Unanimously Suggestions for ADA Projects to include in the City's Economic Stimulus Package List: South Cayuga Bridge — repairs E. State St /Giles /Cornell — sidewalk push button walk way Sidewalk — Hector St University Ave - sidewalk Aurora St. Bridge E. State - sidewalk Spencer Road — sidewalk South Hill — sidewalk along Coddington Road Rt. 366 & the five -way intersection Black Diamond Trail Retaining Wall — behind History Center Creek Wall along Six Mile Creek — Cayuga St to Meadow St Bridge- Cecil A. Malone Inter connect traffic lights Giles St. — sidewalk Oak Ave — sidewalk Retaining wall - Cliff Street Suggested Allocation of any funding: 1/3 traffic light 1/3 sidewalks 1/3 ramps (10 intersections to 15 corners) Dwight Mengel with Tompkins County DSS Chief Transportation Planner stated that if funding is awarded ADA work could be done at various busy bus stops throughout the City. He did note that the new Green Street Shelter may include a shop that would serve food and beverages. He further noted that TCAT would also use any stimulus funding to purchase two large buses, and 4 -5 Gadabout buses to replace older ones. Discussion followed on the floor regarding how TCAT could provide buses and bus stops with better accessibility for those with disabilities. City Historic Planner Chatterton explained that a meeting regarding handicap parking took place with Judge Rossiter, City Chamberlain Parson, and City Clerk Holcomb regarding fines for violators parking in a handicap parking spaces without a permit. Fire Fighter Jackson has been ticketing those vehicles parked illegally in handicap parking spaces but he needs to meet with Police Chief Vallely to see how IPD enforces so both departments can enforce handicap parking violations. Agenda topic for March 4, 2009 DAC meeting should focus on goals for 2009 for the DAC. ADJOURNMENT: On a motion the meeting adjourned at 1:25 p.m. Cindie Day Larry Roberts Information Management Specialist Chair, DAC