MEETING
MAYOR’S DISABILITY COUNCIL (MDC) Agenda, March 21, 2025, 1 pm - 4 pm
Meeting details
Date and time
How to participate
In-person
Room 400
San Francisco, CA 94102
Online
Overview
SAN FRANCISCO MAYOR’S DISABILITY COUNCIL (MDC) NOTICE OF MEETING AND CALENDAR Friday, March 21, 2025 1 P.M. – 4 P.M. Room 400, City Hall 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett PlaceAgenda
WELCOME and ROLL CALL
ACTION ITEM: Reading and Approval of the Agenda
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
At this time, members of the public may address the Council on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council which are not on today’s meeting agenda. Each member of the public may address the Council for up to three minutes, unless the Co-Chair determines that, in the interest of time, comments may be limited to a shorter time when there are a large number of public comments.
With respect to today’s item-specific DISCUSSION items, your opportunity to address the Council will be afforded at the conclusion of each DISCUSSION ITEM, before Council discussion begins.
A reminder that the Brown Act forbids the Council from taking action or discussing any items not appearing on the posted agenda, including those items raised at public comment. If you would like a response from the Council, please provide your contact information by email message to MDC@sfgov.org with the subject “MDC comment reply request,” or call 415-554-0670.
INFORMATION ITEM: Co-Chair Report
INFORMATION ITEM: Report from the Mayor’s Office on Disability
Please note that the Director’s Reports to the MDC can be found in the resources section of MOD’s website at the Public Reports by the Mayor's Office on Disability.
INFORMATION ITEM: Hallidie Plaza Accessibility Project
Description: Staff from the Mayor's Office on Disability will provide a presentation on current plans and upcoming decisions regarding making Hallidie Plaza accessible. The funding for Hallidie Plaza accessibility and restoration will be decided at the Capital Planning Committee meeting on March 24, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at City Hall, Room 305
Presented by Debby Kaplan, San Francisco Mayor’s Office on Disability (MOD)
[Public Comment Is Welcome]
[Council Member questions, followed by questions from the Mayor’s Office on Disability, to commence after public comment.]
[BREAK: The Council will take a 15-minute break]
DISCUSSION ITEM: SF Public Works Curb Ramp Program Status & Goals
Description: Staff from the Public Works Curb Ramp Program (PW CRP) will provide a quick overview of the Program's work, the status of the city's entire curb ramp network, the CRP goals, and upcoming projects and news.
Presented by Anastastia Haddad and Christine Hunt, San Francisco Public Works (DPW)
[Public Comment Is Welcome]
[Council Member questions, followed by questions from the Mayor’s Office on Disability, to commence after public comment.]
INFORMATION ITEM: Correspondence.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
At this time, members of the public may address the Council on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council which are not on today’s meeting agenda. Each member of the public may address the Council for up to three minutes, unless the Co-Chair determines that, in the interest of time, comments may be limited to a shorter time when there are a large number of public comments.
A reminder that the Brown Act forbids the Council from taking action or discussing any items not appearing on the posted agenda, including those items raised at public comment. If you would like a response from the Council, please provide your contact information by email message to MDC@sfgov.org with the subject “MDC comment reply request,” or call 415-554-0670.
INFORMATION ITEM: Council Member comments and announcements
ACTION ITEM: ADJOURNMENT
Meeting resources
Notices
Accordion item
Hearing Room 400 in San Francisco City Hall is wheelchair accessible. This meeting will be broadcast and captioned on SFGovTV. Remote public participation is available for people with disabilities, as well as all members of the public. Instructions for how to join the meeting remotely are included at the beginning of this agenda.
To access this meeting remotely: https://sfpublic.webex.com/sfpublic/j.php?MTID=m7821aa370eb342a70f2cf919c6fdc03e (Webinar number: 2660 032 1150, Webinar password: join) or call 415-655-0001 (Access code: 2660 032 1150). If requesting remote Sign Language Interpretation, please submit an accommodation request a minimum of 4 business hours prior to the start of the meeting.
Allowing a minimum of 48 business hours for all other accommodation requests (for example, in-person Sign Language interpretation, assistive listening devices, materials in alternative formats ) helps ensure availability.
Allowing a minimum of 48 business hours for all other accommodation requests (for example, in-person Sign Language interpretation, assistive listening devices, materials in alternative formats) helps ensure availability.
To request accommodation, please contact John Koste at John.Koste@sfgov.org or by calling 415-554-0670.
Per the Language Access Ordinance (Chapter 91 of the San Francisco Administrative Code), Chinese, Spanish and or Filipino (Tagalog) interpreters will be available upon request. Assistance in additional languages may be honored whenever possible. To request assistance with these services please contact the Council Clerk at (415) 554-0670 or MDC@sfgov.org at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Late requests will be fulfilled if possible.
Chinese 語言服務
根據語言服務條例（三藩市行政法典第91章），中文、西班牙語和/或菲律賓語（泰加洛語）傳譯人員在收到要求後將會提供傳譯服務。其他語言協助在可能的情況下也將可提供。上述的要求，請於會議前最少48小時致電 (415) 554-0670或電郵至 mod@sfgov.org向會議秘書 Lihmeei Leu 提出。逾期提出的請求，若可能的話，亦會被考慮接納。
Spanish ACCESO A IDIOMAS
De acuerdo con la Ordenanza de Acceso a Idiomas (Capítulo 91 del Código Administrativo de San Francisco), habrá intérpretes de Chino, Español y/o Filipino (Tagalo) disponibles de ser requeridos. La asistencia en otros idiomas será tomada en consideración siempre y cuando sea posible. Para solicitar asistencia con estos servicios por favor comuníquese con el Secretario del Concilio Lihmeei Leu al (415) 554-0670, o mod@sfgov.org por lo menos 48 horas antes de la reunión. Las solicitudes tardías serán tomadas en consideración de ser posible.
Filipino PAG-ACCESS SA WIKA
Ayon sa Language Access Ordinance (Chapter 91 ng San Francisco Administrative Code), maaaring mag-request ng mga tagapagsalin sa wikang Tsino, Espanyol, at/o Filipino (Tagalog). Maaaring humingi ng tulong sa ibang wika. Sa mga ganitong uri na kahilingan, mangyaring tumawag sa Council Clerk Lihmeei Leu sa (415) 554-0670, o MDC@sfgov.org sa hindi bababa sa 48 oras bago ng pagpupulong. Kung maaari, ang mga late na hiling ay pagbibigyan.
Mayor’s Disability Council Accessible Documents Policy
Please note that no materials may be distributed for consideration or review by Council Members at a meeting, unless these materials have been provided to MOD Staff in electronic format at least two days (and preferably four days) prior to the meeting. For further information, please call or contact the Mayor’s Office on Disability at (415) 554-0670, Voice or email MOD@sfgov.org.
For any individuals who are unable to use the telephone for making public comment, please fill out an online form with your comment. It will be read aloud during the public comment segment of the Council meetin
Meeting details
Date and time
How to participate
In-person
Room 400
San Francisco, CA 94102
Online
Overview
SAN FRANCISCO MAYOR’S DISABILITY COUNCIL (MDC) NOTICE OF MEETING AND CALENDAR Friday, March 21, 2025 1 P.M. – 4 P.M. Room 400, City Hall 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett PlaceAgenda
WELCOME and ROLL CALL
ACTION ITEM: Reading and Approval of the Agenda
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
At this time, members of the public may address the Council on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council which are not on today’s meeting agenda. Each member of the public may address the Council for up to three minutes, unless the Co-Chair determines that, in the interest of time, comments may be limited to a shorter time when there are a large number of public comments.
With respect to today’s item-specific DISCUSSION items, your opportunity to address the Council will be afforded at the conclusion of each DISCUSSION ITEM, before Council discussion begins.
A reminder that the Brown Act forbids the Council from taking action or discussing any items not appearing on the posted agenda, including those items raised at public comment. If you would like a response from the Council, please provide your contact information by email message to MDC@sfgov.org with the subject “MDC comment reply request,” or call 415-554-0670.
INFORMATION ITEM: Co-Chair Report
INFORMATION ITEM: Report from the Mayor’s Office on Disability
Please note that the Director’s Reports to the MDC can be found in the resources section of MOD’s website at the Public Reports by the Mayor's Office on Disability.
INFORMATION ITEM: Hallidie Plaza Accessibility Project
Description: Staff from the Mayor's Office on Disability will provide a presentation on current plans and upcoming decisions regarding making Hallidie Plaza accessible. The funding for Hallidie Plaza accessibility and restoration will be decided at the Capital Planning Committee meeting on March 24, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at City Hall, Room 305
Presented by Debby Kaplan, San Francisco Mayor’s Office on Disability (MOD)
[Public Comment Is Welcome]
[Council Member questions, followed by questions from the Mayor’s Office on Disability, to commence after public comment.]
[BREAK: The Council will take a 15-minute break]
DISCUSSION ITEM: SF Public Works Curb Ramp Program Status & Goals
Description: Staff from the Public Works Curb Ramp Program (PW CRP) will provide a quick overview of the Program's work, the status of the city's entire curb ramp network, the CRP goals, and upcoming projects and news.
Presented by Anastastia Haddad and Christine Hunt, San Francisco Public Works (DPW)
[Public Comment Is Welcome]
[Council Member questions, followed by questions from the Mayor’s Office on Disability, to commence after public comment.]
INFORMATION ITEM: Correspondence.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
At this time, members of the public may address the Council on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council which are not on today’s meeting agenda. Each member of the public may address the Council for up to three minutes, unless the Co-Chair determines that, in the interest of time, comments may be limited to a shorter time when there are a large number of public comments.
A reminder that the Brown Act forbids the Council from taking action or discussing any items not appearing on the posted agenda, including those items raised at public comment. If you would like a response from the Council, please provide your contact information by email message to MDC@sfgov.org with the subject “MDC comment reply request,” or call 415-554-0670.
INFORMATION ITEM: Council Member comments and announcements
ACTION ITEM: ADJOURNMENT
Meeting resources
Notices
Accordion item
Hearing Room 400 in San Francisco City Hall is wheelchair accessible. This meeting will be broadcast and captioned on SFGovTV. Remote public participation is available for people with disabilities, as well as all members of the public. Instructions for how to join the meeting remotely are included at the beginning of this agenda.
To access this meeting remotely: https://sfpublic.webex.com/sfpublic/j.php?MTID=m7821aa370eb342a70f2cf919c6fdc03e (Webinar number: 2660 032 1150, Webinar password: join) or call 415-655-0001 (Access code: 2660 032 1150). If requesting remote Sign Language Interpretation, please submit an accommodation request a minimum of 4 business hours prior to the start of the meeting.
Allowing a minimum of 48 business hours for all other accommodation requests (for example, in-person Sign Language interpretation, assistive listening devices, materials in alternative formats ) helps ensure availability.
Allowing a minimum of 48 business hours for all other accommodation requests (for example, in-person Sign Language interpretation, assistive listening devices, materials in alternative formats) helps ensure availability.
To request accommodation, please contact John Koste at John.Koste@sfgov.org or by calling 415-554-0670.
Per the Language Access Ordinance (Chapter 91 of the San Francisco Administrative Code), Chinese, Spanish and or Filipino (Tagalog) interpreters will be available upon request. Assistance in additional languages may be honored whenever possible. To request assistance with these services please contact the Council Clerk at (415) 554-0670 or MDC@sfgov.org at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Late requests will be fulfilled if possible.
Chinese 語言服務
根據語言服務條例（三藩市行政法典第91章），中文、西班牙語和/或菲律賓語（泰加洛語）傳譯人員在收到要求後將會提供傳譯服務。其他語言協助在可能的情況下也將可提供。上述的要求，請於會議前最少48小時致電 (415) 554-0670或電郵至 mod@sfgov.org向會議秘書 Lihmeei Leu 提出。逾期提出的請求，若可能的話，亦會被考慮接納。
Spanish ACCESO A IDIOMAS
De acuerdo con la Ordenanza de Acceso a Idiomas (Capítulo 91 del Código Administrativo de San Francisco), habrá intérpretes de Chino, Español y/o Filipino (Tagalo) disponibles de ser requeridos. La asistencia en otros idiomas será tomada en consideración siempre y cuando sea posible. Para solicitar asistencia con estos servicios por favor comuníquese con el Secretario del Concilio Lihmeei Leu al (415) 554-0670, o mod@sfgov.org por lo menos 48 horas antes de la reunión. Las solicitudes tardías serán tomadas en consideración de ser posible.
Filipino PAG-ACCESS SA WIKA
Ayon sa Language Access Ordinance (Chapter 91 ng San Francisco Administrative Code), maaaring mag-request ng mga tagapagsalin sa wikang Tsino, Espanyol, at/o Filipino (Tagalog). Maaaring humingi ng tulong sa ibang wika. Sa mga ganitong uri na kahilingan, mangyaring tumawag sa Council Clerk Lihmeei Leu sa (415) 554-0670, o MDC@sfgov.org sa hindi bababa sa 48 oras bago ng pagpupulong. Kung maaari, ang mga late na hiling ay pagbibigyan.
Mayor’s Disability Council Accessible Documents Policy
Please note that no materials may be distributed for consideration or review by Council Members at a meeting, unless these materials have been provided to MOD Staff in electronic format at least two days (and preferably four days) prior to the meeting. For further information, please call or contact the Mayor’s Office on Disability at (415) 554-0670, Voice or email MOD@sfgov.org.
For any individuals who are unable to use the telephone for making public comment, please fill out an online form with your comment. It will be read aloud during the public comment segment of the Council meetin