Meeting Minutes – Summary

Date: Thursday, February 8, 2007

Time: Noon -1: 30p.m.

Place: 1400 Emeline Avenue, Bldg K, Room 206, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

1.0 Call to Order

Chair Stone called the meeting informal due to lack of a quorum.

2.0 Roll Call

Present: Charles Stone, Doug Patrick, Peter Heylin, Aaron Spencer

Excused: Jessie Schecter, Michael Bush, Joseph Quigg, Jeanette Cosentino, Robert McGaw

Guest(s): Suzy Hunt, Barbara Flynn & Angel Millhouse - CCAH, Anthony Walton

Staff: Andrea Smith, Interim Commission Coordinator

3.0 Announcements

4.0 Minutes

ACTION: The Commission approved the January Meeting minutes. - tabled

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5.0 Additions/Deletions

6.0 Oral Communications

Barbara Flynn CCAH announced that the State froze reimbursement rates causing the CCAH to lose $17 million last year, pushing them closer to fiscal insolvency, however due to reserves they were able to weather it out. The CEO met with officials in Sacramento and received $19.5 million in funding. Fortunately, The alliance is now breaking even.

She also discussed problems with DME (Durable Medical Equipment) contractors. Local provider - Rehab Specialists was sold to ATG Enterprises so is no long locally run. Ms. Flynn contacted the Corporate Supervisor and scheduled a meeting in Santa Cruz with them to review problems with service One consumer has reportedly gone over 20 days waiting for a wheelchair repair. CCAH is encouraging consumers to seek out other providers. CCAH is also working to forge a closer relationship with providers in hopes of expanding choice of services for consumers.

Ms. Flynn also reported changes regarding medical appointment transportation. CCAH’s Board directed staff to issue a RFP for transportation providers. Applicants were evaluated based on six factors including customer service, hours of operation, and data collection. The contract was awarded to the MV Corporation. MV is a National Company with a very strong presence in Northern California including Monterey County. The new contract will Cover Title 22 and Dialysis rides and refer formerly served riders to Paracruz and if eligible distribute day bus passes. Although Lift Line, the former provider, did not receive the contract,– MV could subcontract with Lift Line to fill gaps.

7.0 Reports

7.1 Commissioner Reports

Chair Stone reported:

· Make your Wishes Known – see card

· Flu pandemic update has reported that human to human transmission has been detected in various countries

· Reported article on health care – Good Times

· Senator Kuehl reintroduced SB 840 single – single payer health care

· Contacted Todd Mayer, Capitola PD Captain to shelter in place. Member of OES for entire County. On your own for 48-96 hours.

Commissioner Patrick reported on his work with the interagency network through the CAP. CCCIL has fewer resources for Santa Cruz than previous. Funding has not come through also a problem with Rehab. Working to assist the various organizations in working together more effectively. Recruiting the various organizations to get representatives from each organization. Good response from San Andreas, Community Mental Health, etc. Want to map the overlap and gaps of services as it pertains to what currently exists.

Commissioner Spencer reported that the CCCIL young persons groups were progressing. The groups are talking about sponsoring a Disability Awareness Week. Commissioners suggested collaborating with the IHSS Annual Conference.

7.2 Coordinator report.

8.0 Ongoing Business

Inclusive Home Design/Universal Access:

Legislation:

Disability Awareness/Cultural Competency:

· CAP Update

Terry Brickley Scholarship: No report

8.2 Commission vacancy update

8.3 Emergency Response Protocol for PWD’s

8.4 Creating a stronger and more cohesive disability community in Santa Cruz

9.0 New Business

9.1 Chair and Vice Chair Election –tabled to March

Next meeting’s agenda:

Board Resolution Supporting the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Work Plan

Strategic Plan - Retreat Planning

Meeting adjourned 1:50 p.m.