Christine M. Ciccotti

The meeting addressed two primary topics concerning regulations and system usage. The first, a continuation of regulations for natural disaster assistance, involved reviewing stakeholder feedback received across multiple previous meetings (February, April, and June). Key discussion points included clarifying state share percentages to incorporate local funding adjustments, amending section titles for clarity (e.g., for interim housing assistance and other assistance following a natural disaster), and updates regarding Form SAP 195 and related grant agreements. The second major topic covered the future mandatory use of the OPSC online system for submittals and document uploads, including updates on the development and testing of a robust, thousand-page user guide intended to facilitate the transition.

The meeting commenced with procedural matters and confirmation of quorum, followed by the approval of minutes from the January 28, 2026 meeting (which was subsequently postponed for later consideration). Key discussion focused on action items regarding the school facilities program. The Board considered staff recommendations for updating Form SAB501 to treat Transitional Kindergarten (TK) enrollment as a separate category in new construction enrollment projections, aligning with statewide implementation and Proposition 2 bond authority. Another major action item involved adopting emergency regulatory amendments for the Small School District Program established by Proposition 2, which sets aside bond authority for new construction and modernization projects for districts with 2500 or fewer pupils. The Board also reviewed financial reports, noting a low incidence of audit findings requiring funds to be returned to the State. The meeting concluded with the Board moving into a closed session to discuss pending litigation.

The meeting covered committee membership development, focusing on increasing members from the business community. There was an update on the CCDA Public Service Announcement (PSA) remediation, specifically adding audio captioning. The committee reviewed and discussed existing educational tools, including accessibility compliance for businesses, accessibility construction inspection checklists, and open-air dining and curbside pickup disability access considerations. Updates were provided on developing tools from other subcommittees, such as the Legislative Committee's "One Page Info Promotion" and the Checklist Committee's "Accessible Parking Campaign".

CCDA will evaluate compliance with its data collection mandate by researching filings and submission practices within court systems in California. This involves conducting a data research effort within federal and state court systems to determine compliance with the five-day notification requirement for Title III case filings, followed by outreach to improve compliance. The expected outcome is to develop recommendations based on findings from examining claims submitted within California's courts by pro se litigants and law firms/attorneys for inclusion in the Annual Report to the Legislature, ultimately helping the Commission better fulfill its legislative mandate to enable persons with disabilities to obtain full and equal access to public facilities.

The committee discussed issues related to disability access, including concerns about children being denied access to education and the impact of litigation on families with children with disabilities. The committee also discussed developing partnerships and outreach with organizations such as the Chico Chamber of Commerce, the California Governor's Office of Economic Development (GO-Biz), the Department of General Services (DGS), and the California Lawyers Association. Updates were provided on the CCDA's public service announcement and informational efforts, as well as ongoing outreach projects such as open-air dining and curbside pickup disability access considerations.