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2026-03-23 ACPD PacketCity of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork M E M O R A N D U M March 17, 2026 TO: Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities FROM: Stacey Black, Assistant City Manager David Miller, Director of Community Services SUBJECT: Agenda Notes for March 23, 2026, Meeting of the Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities The Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities will hold its next meeting on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Legends Hall Board Room at The Marq Southlake (285 Shady Oaks Drive). A light dinner will be available beginning at 6:00 p.m. If you are unable to attend, please notify staff in advance by contacting David Miller at djmiller@ci.southlake.tx.us or (817) 748-8018. We look forward to welcoming you and appreciate your service to the City. If you have any questions regarding the agenda or materials, please do not hesitate to contact us. The agenda notes below are intended to support your preparation for this meeting. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Agenda Item No. 1: Call to Order 2. Agenda Item No. 2: Consent A. Approve the minutes of the February 23, 2026, Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities Meeting The purpose of this item is for the members of the Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities to approve the minutes of the February 23, 2026, Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities Meeting. 3. Agenda Item No. 3: Public Forum Public Forum Public Forum is the public's opportunity to address the Commission about non- agenda items. During the Public Forum, Commission members will not discuss, consider, or take action on any item presented. Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities Meeting Date – March 23, 2026, at 6:30 pm Page 2 of 3 City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork 4. Agenda Item No. 4: Consider A. Consider rescheduling the Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities meeting on June 22, 2026, to June 29, 2026 The purpose of this item is for the members of the Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities to recommend rescheduling the Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities meeting on June 22, 2026, to June 29, 2026. 5. Agenda Item No. 5: Discussion A. Upcoming Programs and Events The purpose of this item is to discuss upcoming programs and events occurring in the community, such as the Adaptive Easter Egg Hunt. There is no packet item associated with this discussion. B. City of Southlake Website Project The purpose of this item is to discuss the CityofSouthlake.com, including an overview of the current site and its accessibility features. The Commission will provide feedback on usability, accessibility, and opportunities for improvement to better serve individuals with disabilities. There is no packet item associated with this discussion. C. Follow-up: Disability Community Data Insights Program Framework The purpose of this item is to discuss the framework additions and changes to the Disability Community Data Insights Program that the Commission provided to staff during the February meeting. There is no packet item associated with this discussion. D. Citizen Satisfaction Survey Overview The purpose of this item is to share the data and results from the Citizen Satisfaction Survey with the Commission, which will include details on the adaptive services questions that were asked. There is no packet item associated with this discussion. 6. Agenda Item 6. Adjournment Staff Contact Information: Stacey Black, Assistant City Manager (817) 748-8063 David Miller, Director of Community Services (817) 748-8018 Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities Meeting Date – March 23, 2026, at 6:30 pm Page 3 of 3 City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork Bora Sulollari, Assistant to the City Manager (817) 748-8645 Taygan McBurney, Assistant to the Director (817) 748-8951 City of Southlake Values: Integrity Ƈ Innovation Ƈ Accountability Ƈ Commitment to Excellence Ƈ Teamwork ADVISORY COMMISSION ON PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MEETING Monday, March 23, 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 February 23, 2026, Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities meeting 3. Public Forum 7KLVLVWKH 3XEOLF¶VRSSRUWXQLW\ WR DGGUHVV WKH Advisory 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. Consider A. Consider rescheduling the Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities meeting on June 22, 2026, to June 29, 2026. 5. Discussion A. Upcoming Programs and Events B. City of Southlake Website Project C. Follow-Up: Disability Community Data Insights Program Framework D. Citizen Satisfaction Survey Overview 6. 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, March 17, 2026, by 5:30 p.m. pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Governmen t 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 Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork ADVISORY COMMISSION ON PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MEETING MINUTES: FEBRUARY 23, 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, and David Cunningham ADVISORY COMMISSION ON PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MEMBERS ABSENT: Jay Waheed, Alternate 1 Orlando Borges, and Alternate 2 Amy Swanson STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Stacey Black, Director of Community Services David Miller, and Deputy Director of Community Services Ryan McGrail, Assistant to the Director Taygan McBurney, Assistant to the City Manager Bora Sulollari, and Director of Economic Development and Tourism Daniel Cortez 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 FEBRUARY 02, 2026, ADVISORY COMMISSION ON PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Chair Laura McCaskill presented item 2A, approval of the minutes from the February 02, 2026, Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities. APPROVED A motion was made to approve the minutes from the February 02, 2026, Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities meeting. Motion: Birnbach Second: Cunningham Ayes: McCaskill, Birnbach, Flores, Jacobson, Walker, and Cunningham Item 2A Minutes of the February 23, 2026 Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities Meeting Page 2 of 3 City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork Nays: None Abstain: None Vote: 6-0 Motion passed. 3.PUBLIC FORUM Chair McCaskill opened the Public Forum at 6:30 P.M. There being no one to speak, Chair McCaskill closed the Public Forum at 6:33 P.M. 4.DISCUSSION 4A. FOLLOW-UP ON PROGRAMMING UPDATES AND COMMUNICATION IMPROVEMENTS Director of Community Services David Miller provided an update on Abilities Ignite, the program discussed during ACPD’s February 2, 2026, meeting, and was available to answer questions. Direction to Staff: N/A 4B. CITY EVENT ACCESSIBILITY Director of Community Services David Miller introduced Director of Economic Development and Tourism Daniel Cortez. Mr. Cortez provided the Advisory Commission with a presentation specifically focused on accessibility at City events, including a detailed overview of his department’s planning process before, during, and after each event. The Commission provided feedback and engaged in discussion. Direction to Staff: The Advisory Commission directed staff to explore additional sensory-friendly areas, increase accessible spaces, and improve cord management. 4C. DISABILITY COMMUNITY DATA INSIGHTS PROGRAM FRAMEWORK The Assistant to the City Manager Stacey Black provided an overview of the draft Disability Community Engagement and Insights Form and received feedback from the Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities. Direction to Staff: The Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities directed staff to make edits to the draft to include their suggestions. Minutes of the February 23, 2026 Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities Meeting Page 3 of 3 City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork 5. ADJOURNMENT Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities Chair McCaskill adjourned the meeting at 7:51 P.M. Attest: Laura McCaskill, Chair David Miller, Director of Community Services 6/22/26 7/27/26 8/24/26 9/28/26 10/26/26 11/23/26 1 Holly Birnbach 100%3.17 2026 77% 2 Mark Flores 100%3.17 3 Jay Waheed 50%1.82 4 Ryan Jacobson 100%3.17 5 Laura McCaskill 100%3.17 6 David Cunningham 100%3.17 7 Ann Marie Walker 100%3.17 Alt. 1 Orlando Borges 0%0 Alt. 2 Amy Swanson Sillan 50%1.82 88%67%In attendance Total Hrs Per Month 1.82 1.35 Not in attendance, no substitute Substitute in attendance Vacant position Meeting Canceled Meeting Canceled due to no quorum Change in Representative Average Monthly Attendance Rate Meeting Attendance Rate (includes substitutions) 2026 Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities Attendance Report 2026 Place Name 2/2/26 2/23/26 3/23/2026 4/27/2026 5/25/26 12/28/26 Individual Attendance Rate Hrs To Date