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Disability Commission approves 2026 leadership

AlamedaNov 13, 20252 min read

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The Commission on Persons with Disabilities unanimously approved its 2026 chair and vice chair, with Chair Mullings and Vice Chair Bonsmith selected to continue in leadership roles.

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The Commission approved its 2026 meeting dates and chose its next-year leaders. Chair Mullings will remain chair, and Commissioner Bonsmith will serve as vice chair after unanimous votes. Commissioners also heard updates on the draft Emergency Operations Plan, accessibility requirements in the building codes, and several city accessibility efforts, including an accessible event checklist and a portable wheelchair lift for temporary stages.

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Approved the consent calendar, including minutes from 7/9/2025 and 9/10/2025 and the 2026 meeting dates.
Unanimously approved Chair Mullings as chair for 2026.
Unanimously approved Commissioner Bonsmith as vice chair for 2026.

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Nov 13, 2025, 2:30 AMCity Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Council Chambers, Alameda, CA 94501scheduled

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The City allows members of the public to participate in person or remotely via Zoom For information to assist with Zoom participation, please click: https://www.alamedaca.gov/zoom For Zoom registration, please click: https://alamedaca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4PzAncqUT_WRxl3FNTu_Mw For Telephone Participants: Zoom Phone Number: 669-900-9128 Zoom Meeting ID: 839 9700 7226 Any requests for reasonable accommodations should be made by completing an online form: https://us.openforms.com/Form/7e338354-7abf-4852-886d-229f8c7019b9 The Commission may take action on any item listed in the agenda
ROLL CALL
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
MINUTES to approve 7/9/2025, 9/10/2025
Commission 2026 Meeting Dates: January 14, March 11, May 13, August 12, October 14, December 9
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
Fire Captain Dallas Andrews, Emergency Manager, City of Alameda, will present the current draft of the new Emergency Operations Plan.
INFO ITEM Accessibility and the Building Codes PRESENTED BY OSCAR DAVALOS, CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL, CITY OF ALAMEDA
VOTE for Chair and Vice Chair of Commission Nov 25 - June 26
COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
• Accessible seating for persons with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs, is available • Equipment for the hearing impaired is available for public use • Translators will be available upon request by contacting Lilian Jewell, Staff Liaison, at (510) 747-7961 or ljewell@alamedaca.gov at least 48 hours before the meeting • To request any reasonable accommodation that may be necessary to participate in and enjoy the benefits of the meeting, please complete an online form: https://us.openforms.com/Form/7e338354-7abf-4852-886d-229f8c7019b9 • Closed captioning is available via Zoom live or after meetings at: https://www.youtube.com/cityofalameda • Sign up to receive agendas: https://www.alamedaca.gov/Subscribe • View documents related to this agenda on the City’s website: https://alameda.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx • Documents related to this agenda are also available for public inspection and copying at Public Works (City Hall West, 950 W. Mall Square, Suite 110) during normal business hours

Disability Commission approves 2026 leadership

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