1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE September 9, 2026
DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE 6:30 P.M.
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
Call To Order & Roll Call
The regular meeting of the Culver City Disability Advisory Committee was called to order at 6:30 P.M. at the Senior Center.
Members Present: Yu-Ngok Lo, Chair
Jessica Burnett, Vice Chair
Marie Albertson, Member
Robin Langman, Member
Danna Sigal, Member*
Marcy Sookne, Member
Robyn Tenensap, Member
*Member Sigal joined the meeting at 6:35 P.M.
Absent: Janice Goldhaber, Member
Shellena Leftridge, Member
Staff Present: Jesse Roth, Associate Analyst
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Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Chair Burnett led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda
Chair Lo invited public comment.
Jesse Roth, Associate Analyst, reported that no requests to speak had been received.
THESE MEETING MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED BY THE DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE C1
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY MEMBER ALBERTSON AND SECONDED BY MEMBER LANGMAN THAT
THE DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECEIVE AND FILE
CORRESPONDENCE FOR THE SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ALBERTSON, BURNETT, LANGMAN, LO, SOOKNE, TENENSAP NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: GOLDHABER, LEFTRIDGE, SIGAL
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Order of the Agenda
No changes were made.
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Action Items
Item A-1
Receive and File the Final Disability Awareness Month Events Plan for October 2026 with Amendments If Any
Member Sigal joined the meeting.
Jesse Roth, Associate Analyst, provided a summary of the material of record.
Discussion ensued between staff and Committee Members
regarding a suggestion to move karaoke and arts and crafts to the auditorium; bags for decorating provided by the
Exchange Club; card making; a request for volunteers to help supervise; and the gap in Girl Scouts membership that
happened during COVID.
Marta Valdez indicated having difficulty getting in to the meeting noting that she wanted to speak on Items Not on the Agenda.
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3 Jesse Roth, Associate Analyst, indicated that there would be an additional opportunity to make Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda at the end of the meeting.
Additional discussion ensued between staff and Commissioners regarding the games inventory; missing items; the photo booth; the library display; appreciation to Member Sookne for her efforts; clarification that volunteers can just come to help, sign up is not necessary; arrival times;
appreciation to Vice Chair Burnett for her assistance; and encouragement for anyone interested to come and help or learn about the ADA booth.
MOVED BY VICE CHAIR BURNETT AND SECONDED BY MEMBER LANGMAN
THAT THE DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECEIVE AND FILE THE
FINAL DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH EVENTS PLAN FOR OCTOBER 2026, WITH AMENDMENTS.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ALBERTSON, BURNETT, LANGMAN, LO, SIGAL, SOOKNE,
TENENSAP
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: GOLDHABER, LEFTRIDGE
Member Sookne encouraged Members to send ideas for the
library display to Jesse Roth.
Member Tenensap reported that scheduled knee surgery and recovery could potentially affect her availability for the event.
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Item A-2
Receipt and Filing of Updates from the Members of the
Disability Advisory Committee Ad Hoc Subcommittees
Member Tenensap reported that the 2028 Summer Olympics
Preparation Ad Hoc Subcommittee was still waiting to be contacted by the City.
Member Sookne reported that the Disability Awareness Month Advisory Ad Hoc Subcommittee had met and discussed plans and new activities.
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4 MOVED BY VICE CHAIR BURNETT AND SECONDED BY MEMBER SIGAL THAT THE DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: RECEIVE AND FILE UPDATES FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ALBERTSON, BURNETT, LANGMAN, LO, SIGAL, SOOKNE,
TENENSAP
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: GOLDHABER, LEFTRIDGE
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Item A-3
Receipt and Filing of the Disability Advisory Committee 2026 Meeting Calendar and the Upcoming Agenda Items List, With Adjustments, If Any
Jesse Roth, Associate Analyst, discussed upcoming agenda items and meeting dates.
Discussion ensued between staff and Committee Members
regarding efforts to make contact with Disability Voices United.
MOVED BY VICE CHAIR BURNETT AND SECONDED BY MEMBER TENENSAP THAT THE DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: RECEIVE AND FILE THE DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2026 MEETING CALENDAR AND UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ALBERTSON, BURNETT, LANGMAN, LO, SIGAL, SOOKNE,
TENENSAP
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: GOLDHABER, LEFTRIDGE
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Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda (Continued)
Chair Lo invited public comment.
The following member of the public addressed the Committee:
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5 Marta Valdez thanked the DAC for being the voice of the community; noted a lot of people in Culver City with mobility issues; the importance of curbside accessibility;
difficulties for the community if parking is removed; the presentation from Thomas Check to the DAC; and disagreement previously expressed by the DAC about the proposed changes.
Jesse Roth, Associate Analyst, indicated that the item did not provide an opportunity for open dialogue.
Marta Valdez questioned when there could be an opportunity for open dialogue between the public and the Committee; asked that an item be put on the next agenda; and she expressed appreciation for the Committee.
Chair Lo thanked Ms. Valdez for her time.
Jesse Roth, Associate Analyst, discussed the Brown Act and Rosenberg’s Rules of Order; submission of comments before meetings; the ability of the public to email comments; and the process to agendize items for discussion.
Marta Valdez wanted a presentation of not agreeing with the bike lanes being put on Sepulveda and Overland and throughout Culver City.
Jesse Roth, Associate Analyst, discussed Committee purview; consultation with the City Clerk; and the inability to
agendize an open discussion with Committee Members.
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Items from Disability Advisory Committee Members/Staff
Member Sookne discussed disability etiquette training and encouraged Members to invite people to participate in the training on September 30.
Member Albertson encouraged Committee Members to look at the Ability360 website; discussed showcasing adaptive sports and gyms; available resources in Los Angeles; and helping to connect people.
Chair Lo received clarification that the meetings are
recorded and put on the website, and he noted extensive discussion of the proposed bicycle lanes at previous
meetings.
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6 Discussion ensued between staff and Committee Members regarding the position taken by the Committee on the proposed bike lanes and people who came to express their concerns.
Jesse Roth, Associate Analyst, thanked Nancy Rubalcalva for her assistance with the meeting and she hoped that absent staff members would feel better soon.
Marta Valdez announced the Disabilities Expo on January 14- 16 at the Long Beach Convention Center.
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7 Adjournment
There being no further business, at 7:10 P.M., the Disability Advisory Committee adjourned to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 6:30 P.M.
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___________________________________________________________ Jesse Roth
SECRETARY of the Culver City Disability Advisory Committee Culver City, California
APPROVED
________________________________________________________ Yu-Ngok Lo
CHAIR of the Disability Advisory Committee, Culver City, California
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that, on the date below written, these minutes were filed in the Office of the City Clerk, Culver City, California and constitute the Official Minutes of said meeting.
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Jeremy Bocchino Date
CITY CLERK