Pasadena Municipal Code Ch. 2.48 Accessibility and Disability Commission

This chapter shall be known as the "accessibility and disability commission ordinance."

(Ord. 6370 § 1 (part), 1990)

There is created and established a commission of the city to be known as the "accessibility and disability commission" and hereinafter called "commission."

(Ord. 6370 § 1 (part), 1990)

A. The commission shall consist of 9 members, who shall be appointed as follows:

1. Each of the 7 councilmembers and the mayor shall nominate 1 member for a total of 8 members.

2. The mayor shall nominate the remaining 1 member from persons recommended by the 7 councilmembers.

3. All appointments are subject to ratification by the city council.

B. Members shall be appointed for a term of 3 years and shall serve no more than 2 consecutive terms. A term of less than 1 year is not considered a full term. Terms expire on June 30th of the applicable years. A member shall continue in office for the term for which he/she was appointed or until his/her successor is appointed. No member who has served 2 consecutive terms shall be eligible for reappointment to the commission prior to the passage of a 2 year interval.

C. If a member ceases to reside in the city prior to the expiration of a term, the member may complete the term only upon approval by the city council pursuant to Section 2.45.020.

D. Any member of the commission may be removed by the city council at its pleasure.

(Ord. 6820 §§ 1, 45 (part), 2000; Ord. 6370 § 1 (part), 1990)

A. All members shall be residents of the city; provided, however, that persons appointed by a councilmember need not reside in said councilmember's district.

B. Members shall have a demonstrated commitment to the accessibility of the community for all people, particularly those with disabilities, through work on matters such as the rights of persons with disabilities or other activities which promote the accessibility of the community to all people, and shall be familiar with the city and current accessibility issues.

C. Members shall be selected so as to represent a cross section of the city's disability groups and to include persons with professional experience in the field of disability.

(Ord. 6370 § 1 (part), 1990)

(Ord. No. 7378, § 5, 8-2-2021)

A. In the event a member has 3 consecutive unexcused absences from meetings of the commission, the city council may declare the office of such member vacant. The staff to the committee shall advise the administrative assistant to the mayor of any such member with 3 consecutive unexcused absences. The chair of the commission may excuse absences.

B. Vacancies, whether scheduled or unscheduled, shall be filled by the person who initiated the appointment to the vacant office, in the same manner as set forth in Section 2.48.030.

(Ord. 6820 § 45 (part), 2000; Ord. 6370 § 1 (part), 1990)

(Ord. No. 7378, § 3, 8-2-2021)

At the annual meeting of the commission, the members shall elect a chair and a vice chair. In the absence or incapacity of the chair and vice chair, the commission may designate a temporary chair.

(Ord. 6370 § 1 (part), 1990)

(Ord. No. 7378, § 6, 8-2-2021)

A. The commission shall meet at least once a month, and all its meetings shall be open to the public pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Special meetings may be called by the chair or a majority of the commission.

B. A quorum shall be a majority of the commission seats filled by the city council. A seat is deemed to be filled after a nominee has been sworn in by the city clerk. No action of the commission shall be valid without the affirmative vote of at least 3 members.

C. The commission shall keep a record, which shall be available for public inspection, of all its resolutions, proceedings and other actions.

(Ord. 6820 § 2 (part), 2000; Ord. 6675 § 1 (part), 1996; Ord. 6370 § 1 (part), 1990)

The commission shall adopt and amend, by the affirmative vote of a majority of seated members, rules and regulations for the conduct of the commission's business consistent with this chapter. Such rules and regulations shall be submitted to the city council and shall not become effective until approved and ordered filed by the council.

(Ord. 6820 § 3, 2000; Ord. 6370 § 1 (part), 1990)

(Ord. No. 7378, § 7, 8-2-2021)

The commission shall submit an annual report and workplan to the city council no later than September 1st of each year. Attendance records of members shall be included as part of the annual report.

(Ord. 6930 § 3, 2003: Ord. 6820 § 45 (part), 2000; Ord. 6370 § 1 (part), 1990)

Members of the commission shall not be required to file annual statements of economic interest pursuant to the city's conflict of interest code.

(Ord. 6370 § 1 (part), 1990)

A. The purpose of the commission is to advise the council on accessibility issues in Pasadena.

B. The commission shall:

1. Study and examine (a) existing inequities in access to the physical, work, communication, civic involvement, social and cultural environments for all residents of Pasadena, particularly those who have disabilities, and (b) policies, procedures, programs and legislation for eliminating those inequities;

2. Recommend policies, procedures, programs and legislation to promote and ensure the accessibility of the physical, work, communication, civic involvement, social and cultural environments to all residents of Pasadena, particularly those who have disabilities; and

3. Consult with other public agencies and commissions on matters relevant to the commission.

(Ord. 6820 § 45 (part), 2000; Ord. 6370 § 1 (part), 1990)

(Ord. No. 7378, § 8, 8-2-2021)