Pursuant to Section 1000 of the Santa Monica City Charter, a Disabilities Commission is hereby established. The Commission shall consist of eleven members appointed by the City Council. All members shall be residents of the City who have significant experience in the disability community. Additionally, at least six members shall be persons with disabilities. The Commission and Commissioners shall be subject to all of the terms of Article X of the City Charter setting forth procedures for appointment of Commissioners, terms and meetings.
(Added by Ord. No. 2049 § 1,
adopted 7/23/02)
The Disabilities Commission shall have the power and be required
to:
(a)
Act
in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining
to people with disabilities in Santa Monica and their needs as a group.
(b)
Work
cooperatively with City agencies, officials, boards, commissions and
departments in developing educational and informational materials
and programs about the abilities, rights and responsibilities of people
with disabilities.
(c)
Hold
an annual public hearing to receive community input on matters relevant
to the general scope of the Commission.
(d)
Study
and make recommendations to the City Council regarding the special
problems that people with disabilities in Santa Monica face in employment,
transportation, housing, programmatic and physical access to City
services, and facilities and programs stemming from barriers encountered
in everyday life.
(e)
Work
cooperatively with City agencies, officials, boards, commission and
departments in making recommendations on the development and implementation
of programs and practices promoting disability awareness and the integration
of people with disabilities into City life.
(f)
Review
the City's annual Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Review
and Update and provide input to staff on the review process and the
content of the report.
(Added by Ord. No. 2049CCS §
1, adopted 7/23/02)
