HomeMy WebLinkAboutDisMinutes_2010_07_30Brookings Committee for People who have Disabilities
July 30, 2010
A meeting of the Brookings Committee for People who have Disabilities was held at 2:00 p.m. on
Friday, July 30, 2010 in the Brookings City Hall with the following members present: Kathy
Heylens, Nancy Hartenhoff-Crooks, Jeff Vostad, Kurt Cogswell, Lonnie Bayer, Alan Davis and
Jessie Kuechenmeister. Absent: Dave Miller, Kim Lindell, Dave Bertelson and Dona Kornbaum.
Shari Thornes was also present
Kuechenmeister called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. The agenda was adopted as printed.
The May minutes were amended and approved. Next meeting – August 20th @ 2 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS:
Revised ADA Regulations Implementing Title II and Title III . Thornes had just received news that
the U.S. Department of Justice has adopted new accessibility standards for Title II and Title III of
the ADA. The announcement has led to numerous questions regarding the implementation of
these new regulations. The following Q & A addresses the most common qu estions.
1. What do the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design replace? The 2010 ADA
Standards for Accessible Design replaces the 1991 Standards for Accessible Design-commonly
known as ADAAG.
2. When do the new standards go into effect? The newly adopted standards from the U.S.
Dept. of Justice will be published in the Federal Register within a matter of weeks.
Implementation will be on the following timetable:
Six months from the Federal Register publication date, newly constructed and
altered facilities may chose to follow either the 1991 accessibility standards or the
2010 accessibility standards.
Eighteen months after the Federal Register publication date (one year after the
six month date) all newly constructed and altered facilities must com ply with the
2010 accessibility standards, only.
3. How will I know when the standards appear in the Federal Register? The Rocky
Mountain ADA Center will send an email when the standards are published in the Federal
Register and will also post this information on our website http://adainformation.org.
4. How do I get more information about the new accessibility standards ? A summary of
changes to the original 1991 standards is available at
http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/factsheets/2010_Standards_factsheet.html.
A more detailed commentary and analysis of the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design is
available at http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/titleIII_2010/reg3_2010_appendix_b.htm.
Among the changes that will affect both rules are:
Adoption of the Revised Design Standards – New accessible design standards are established
for a variety of recreational facilities, including swimming pools, playgrounds, golf courses,
amusement rides, recreational boating facilities, exercise machines and equipment,
miniature golf courses and fishing piers; as well as for such public facilities as courthouses,
jails and prisons.
Element by Element Safe Harbor – The department is mitigating the cost of design changes
by adopting a “safe harbor” under which existing building elements that already comply with
the 1991 ADA Standards for Accessible Design would not be required to be brought into
compliance with the 2010 Standards until the elements were subject to a planned alteration.
Ticketing – The department has added provisions that provide guidance on the sale of tickets
for accessible seating, the sale of season tickets, the secondary ticket market, the hold and
release of accessible seating to persons other than those who need accessible seating, ticket
pricing, prevention of the fraudulent purchase of accessible seating and the ability to
purchase multiple tickets when buying accessible seating.
Service Animals – The regulations define “service animal” as a dog that has been individually
trained to do work or perform tasks for benefit of an individual with a disability.
Wheelchairs and Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices – The amended rules provide a two-
tiered approach under which wheelchairs and scooters must be permitted in all areas open
to pedestrian use.
Timeshares – The Title III regulation also makes clear that timeshare and condominium
properties that operate like hotels are subject to title III, providing guidance about the
factors that must be present for a facility that is not an inn, motel, or hotel to qualify as a
place of lodging.
Reservations at places of lodging – The Title III regulation includes provisions for reservations
made by places of lodging, including requirements for procedures that will allow individuals
with disabilities to make reservations for accessible guest rooms during the same hours and
in the same manner as other guests.
Regional ADA Facility Training Proposal. Thornes approached Disability Access Consultants, Inc.
about conducting a regional 2-3 day in depth class and field training on the ADA and asked them
develop a proposal. Target audience would include building associations, ADA coordinators,
architects, state/local entities in the state and region.
PROPOSAL: TRAINING SESSIONS, 2 Days with
Repeat Sessions
Session 1-Day 1: New AdA Standards
Location: Classroom
Number of Participants: Up to 100
Time: 3 ½ hours (Repeats afternoon of Day 2)
Includes handouts
Session 2 and 3 -Day 1: Application of ADA
Standards
Field work with hands-on practical application
Location: Site location
Number of participants: Up to 5 participants
Time: 2 hour sessions
Inspection tools will be provided during training
sessions
Session 4 and 5-Day 2: Application of ADA
Standards
Field work with hands-on practical application
Location: Site location
Number of participants: Up to 5 participants
Time: 2 hour sessions
Inspection tools will be provided during training
sessions
Session 6-Day 2: New AdA Standards
Location: Classroom
Number of Participants: Up to 100
Time: 3 ½ hours (Repeats from Day 1)
Includes handouts
Cost
Sessions 1 and 6: ADA Standards $2,000 per
session
Sessions 2, 3, 4 and 5: Field application $1,200
per session
Total cost for all sessions is $9,800 and includes all materials and expenses.
McCrory Gardens Visitor Center Plan Review (city funding). Hartenhoff-Crooks, Kuechenmeister
and Thornes met with University officials earlier that day (July 30th) to review the project scope,
project timeline, design development and accessibility review process. The University hired
Perspective Architects from Sioux Falls. They hope to bid the p roject last summer, with
construction commencing fall 2010 and opening summer 2011.
A review of the project is required since city funds are involved. SDSU officials did question
when the city money would be released. Thornes responded that funding is typically released
after construction and all final compliance reviews have been successfully completed. To
minimize future confusion, the Committee recommended the City Manager send a letter to the
University clarifying the review process and release of funds.
Summary of Programs, Services & Activities:
1) Educational center for campus related activities
2) Educational center for external/community groups
3) Visitor Center for Gardens
4) Event location for unique/social events – community/campus
The first formal review is planned the week of August 9 th.
2010 National ADA Symposium. Hartenhoff-Crooks, Kuechenmeister and Thornes attended the
Symposium in Denver, Colorado from June 20-23, attending several educational sessions. Jessie
attended the Park and Recreation “track” of educational sessions and Shari and Nancy primarily
attended the ADA Coordinator “track.”
PROJECT & ISSUE UPDATES:
ABLE Awards Wrap-up. Kuechenmeister filled in for Miller and assisted the Mayor in presenting
the 2010 ABLE Awards to Brookings Chiropractic and the Hampton Inn. Awards were presented
at the July 24th City Council meeting.
ADA 20th Anniversary Public Education Campaign Wrap-up. Bayer and Lindell were thanked for
all their work on the project. The Brookings Register donated space for 20 consecutive days of
public service announcements about the ADA leading up to the 20th anniversary on July 26th. The
Mayor and several committee members also recorded PSAs for the radio. Staff will send thank
you notes to the paper and radio station.
2010 Summer Arts Festival. Thornes asked if anyone had heard any comments or complaints
regarding the accessibility of this year’s festival. Someone noted that Miller had some difficulties
regarding the van spaces. Thornes will follow-up.
City ADA Coordinator’s Report
City Nature Park Master Plan Review – The Committee completed its review of the Nature Park
Master Plan. Presentation and possible action by the City Council is scheduled for August 24th.
City Front Street Realignment Plan Review – Thornes notified the Committee that the City is
planning a new design for Front Street between the former Depot and Park and Recreation
Building. The committee will be asked to review the plans.
City/County Administrative Building Plan Review – Preliminary plans for the new city/county
administration building are expected in August. The Committee will be involved in all aspects of
the plan review. The early plans did not include family restrooms, but the architect is making
that correction.
City Streetscape Ramp Request – Last fall the owner of the Optical Shop on 5th Street requested
an accessible parking space in front of his business. The committee reviewed and responded to
this request and provided their report to the city engineer. He has contacted the city again
regarding this request.
SDSU Wellness Center Compliance Report (city funding) – Thornes hired an outside accessibility
consultant to review the SDSU Wellness Center on June 25th for review and corroboration of
previous reports. The consultants agreed with previous reports and cited a number of other
accessibility deficiencies. The City Manager and Mayor have been notified.
Inclusion of ADA Transition Plan in the City’s Park Master Plan – The City Council recently
approved a City Master Park Plan. Unfortunately the plan did not include a “transition plan”
that identifies inaccessible programs, services and activities and includes a schedule for
corrections. Thornes recommended the Committee request the Plan be amended to include an
ADA transition plan.
Correspondence/Announcements/Calendar
Monthly Reports
July 26th – 20th Anniversary of ADA
Sept 2nd - Webinar: “The New ADA: Overview of the Top Ten Issues and Key Policy and
Implementation Triggers”
Sept 16th – Webinar: “The New ADA: Overview of the Playgrounds and Golf
Requirements”
Sept 30th – Webinar: “The New ADA: Overview of the Requirements for Fitness
Facilities, Aquatics Facilities, and Boating and Fishing Areas”
Meeting adjourned at 4:07 p.m.
Submitted by Shari Thornes