2003-02-07 Committee on People with Disabilities Minutes

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C. TRANSPORTATION SUBCOMMITTEE Î B. WHITNEY No report. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. VOLUNTEER PARKING VIOLATION ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE Î A. LEVIN A. Levin reported that the second person for Hilo has not yet been trained because he is unable to work out his work schedule. B. UPDATE FROM DCAB Î C. FLEMING/N. OLESEN/L. RINK L. Rink referred to the January 3, 2003 minutes, page 3, third paragraph on the issuing of parking permits to infants. DCAB obtained statistics showing fewer than ten placards were issued to infants. DCAB indicated concern, but the magnitude was not enough to change the rules yet. DCAB is considering revising the HaÒilono Kina newsletter format and is surveying readers to determine how useful and informative the newsletter is. Contact the DCAB office to participate either by email, phone, fax or regular mail. DCAB is developing a Volunteer Compliance program by public and private entities through the volunteers who work for the enforcement programs for all counties. A two-page parking notification will be distributed to the volunteers. If they think a stall design, access aisle, or sign may be non-compliant, then they need to complete the form and give it to the law enforcement officer in charge of their program. The officer will review that site and decide whether or not there is something wrong with the stall, signage, etc. The officer will also notify DCAB and DCAB will send a letter out to the business. This notification is being revised so it has not been released yet. L. Rink inquired if anybody knew Mom's Taxi Service. DCAB received an email complaint from the owner because his company was not listed in The Hawaii Traveler's Tips or The Key to Resources. She has been unsuccess him. N. Olesen reported that the issue of physician-assisted suicide is resurfacing in the legislature but the board decided it was not a function of DCAB. Also, he stated the Governor signed the rules for parking for persons with disabilities. They will address access aisle issues at the next board meeting, The meeting was recessed at 11:35 a.m. It reconvened at 11:40 a.m. C. ADA COORDINATOR'S REPORT Î A. LEVIN A. Levin reported that he spoke to the county training officer, Jane Larkin, and she said she has no expertise in this area and her plate is full. Therefore, he suggested that MCPD identify what kind of training would be appropriate and the county will worry how to fund it. 5