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2026-02-02 ACPD MeetingCity of Southlake Values: Integrity Ƈ Innovation Ƈ Accountability Ƈ Commitment to Excellence Ƈ Teamwork ADVISORY COMMISSION ON PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MEETING Monday, February 02, 2026 6:30 P.M. LOCATION: City of Southlake, The Marq Legends Hall Board Room 285 Shady Oaks Dr. Southlake, Texas 76092 TIME: 6:30 P.M. REGULAR AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Consent A. Approve the minutes of the November 17, 2025, Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities meeting 3. Public Forum 7KLVLVWKH3XEOLF¶VRSSRUWXQLW\WRDGGUHVVWKHAdvisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities regarding non-agenda items. During this proceeding, the Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities will not discuss, consider, or act on any item presented. We respectfully ask that anyone stepping forward to speak during the Public Forum please limit remarks to three minutes.) 4. Discussion A. Meeting Reminders B. New Programming Updates C. Deep Dive into Adaptive Programming D. Communication: Website and Community Resources Review 5. Adjournment A quorum of the City Council, Board, Commission, or Committee may or may not be present at this meeting. CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on the official bulletin boards at Town Hall, 1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, by 5:30 p.m. pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. Amy Shelley, TRMC City Secretary If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special accommodation, please advise the City Secretary 48 hours in advance at (817) 748-8016. Reasonable accommodation will be made to assist you. CITY OF SOUTHLAKE ADVISORY COMMISSION ON PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MEETING MINUTES: FEBRUARY 02, 2026 LOCATION: The Marq Southlake Legends Hall — Executive Board Room 285 Shady Oaks Blvd. Southlake, Texas 76092 TIME: 6:30 P.M. ADVISORY COMMISSION ON PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Laura McCaskill and Board Members Holly Birnbach, Mark Flores, Jay Waheed, Ryan Jacobson, Ann Marie Walker, David Cunningham, and Alternate 2 Amy Swanson ADVISORY COMMISSION ON PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MEMBERS ABSENT: Alternate 1 Orlando Borges STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Stacey Black, Director of Community Services David Miller, and Deputy Director of Community Services Ryan McGrail REGULAR SESSION 1. CALL TO ORDER Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities Chair Laura McCaskill called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. 2. CONSENT AGENDA 2A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 17, 2025, ADVISORY COMMISSION ON PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Chair Laura McCaskill presented item 2A, approval of the minutes from the November 17, 2025, Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities. APPROVED A motion was made to approve the minutes from the November 17, 2025, Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities meeting. Motion: Birnbach Second: Cunningham Ayes: McCaskill, Birnbach, Flores, Waheed, Jacobson, Walker, and Cunningham City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork Minutes of the February 02, 2026 Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities Meeting Page 2 of 3 Nays: None Abstain: None Vote: 7-0 Motion passed. 3. PUBLIC FORUM Chair McCaskill opened the Public Forum at 6:32 P.M. Colleen Golestan expressed interest and gratitude to the Commission for its service. Chair McCaskill closed Public Forum at 6:33 P.M. 4. DISCUSSION 4A. MEETING REMINDERS Director of Community Services David Miller provided an overview of the meeting packet process and explained how the Advisory Commission will receive meeting reminders via email. Direction to Staff: N/A 4B. NEW PROGRAMMING UPDATES Deputy Director of Community Services Ryan McGrail presented Item 413 and discussed the newly available Adaptive Recreation Program, Special Strong. He also provided an overview of potential future Adaptive Recreation program opportunities, including examples such as an adaptive Easter egg hunt and a Touch -A -Truck event. Direction to Staff: The Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities directed staff to explore potential program opportunities with CISD and feasibility of complementary training sessions. 4C. DEEP DIVE INTO ADAPTIVE PROGRAMMING Director of Community Services David Miller presented a review of the new adaptive programming enhancements at Champions Club and highlighted programs made possible through the partnership and support of the Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities. Direction to Staff: The Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities directed staff to explore possibilities that included a Marquee event in the future and continuing to research what other Cities are offering. City of Southlake Values. - Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork Minutes of the February 02, 2026 Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities Meeting Page 3 of 3 4D. COMMUNICATION: WEBSITE AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES REVIEW Assistant to the City Manager Stacey Black presented a review over the recent enhancements to the City's Website and communication tools related to adaptive programming. Direction to Staff: The Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities directed staff to include a link to the CISD Booster for Special Programs and MHMR of Tarrant County. They also recommended making the email link more prominent and adding the Miracle League letter to the site. 6. ADJOURNMENT Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities Chair McCaskill adjourned the meeting at 8:19 P.M. Laura McCaskill, Chair Attest: David Miller, Director of Community Services City of Southlake Values. - Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork