The commission commenced with the election of officers, a key agenda item. Dennis Pauli was re-elected as Chairman, Debbie Pico as Vice Chairwoman, and Lisa Silva as Clerk. These elections were conducted by roll call votes, all resulting in unanimous approvals. Vice Chairwoman Pico expressed gratitude for the collective effort of the commission members, emphasizing the importance of teamwork in their ongoing projects.

Following the elections, the commission discussed updates on ADA improvement initiatives. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to this topic. The Chairman referenced two reports shared with the commission members: a PowerPoint presentation from November and a recording link from a recent city council meeting. These reports detailed the progress of ADA projects funded by the ADA Improvement Grant secured in September 2023. Ongoing projects include accessibility upgrades to government buildings and facilities such as the Veterans Center.

Additionally, the commission acknowledged the potential for future ADA Improvement Grants. The Chairman clarified that municipalities are encouraged to apply for multiple grants to address various accessibility needs. The commission discussed the necessity of updating the transition plan, which guides these accessibility projects. The Chairman committed to confirming the frequency of required updates to this plan by consulting with relevant authorities before the next meeting.

Other updates included the role of the ADA coordinator for the city, who reported no new developments at this time. Vice Chairwoman Pico mentioned ongoing efforts to finalize certain policies and procedures, with more updates anticipated in the upcoming meeting.