CDC MINUTES FEBRUARY 2 FINAL.PDF

Minutes of the COMMISSION ON DISABILITY CONCERNS held on Monday, February 2, 2026, p.m., 
held both In-Person & Virtually: Tempe Transportation Center- The Don Cassano Room, 2nd Floor, 
200 E Fifth Street, Tempe, AZ 85281 & Microsoft Teams at the following link:  
Join the meeting now. Meeting ID: 225 621 097 341 3. Passcode: 38EA6Wg3 Dial in by phone 
+1 480-498-8745, 717583081# Phone conference ID: 717 583 081# 
 
 
 
(MEMBERS) Present: 
 
(MEMBERS) Absent:  
 
 
 
 
Kathy Jefferson (Chair)   
Jacob Bunch 
Steven Tokos                                                             
Genevieve Vega                                                                                  
Lauren Hansen 
Krista Smiley 
Esther Montenegro 
Danielle Ulm 
                                                                                
City Staff Present: 
 
Monique Perry, ADA Accessibility Coordinator/ Staff Liaison 
Joseph Brudnock, Tempe Police Department 
Amy Pfeifer, Tempe Police Department 
 
Guests 
 
Public Guest:  
 
Call to Order 
 
Commissioner Jefferson called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.  
 
Agenda Item 1 – Native Land Acknowledgement Statement 
 
We acknowledge that Tempe lies in the ancestral land of the Native peoples who have lived 
here since time immemorial. The ancestral land of the O'odham and Piipaash extends far 
beyond our city's boundaries.   
The landscape is sacred to them, embodying cultural values that are integral to their identity and 
way of life. The O'odham and Piipaash continue to maintain a deep spiritual connection to this 
land. We embrace the responsibility of caring for these places and vow to uphold this 
commitment in all our actions.  
 
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Agenda Item 2 – Public Appearances 
 
The Commission on Disability Concerns welcomes public comment for items listed on this agenda only. 
There is a three-minute limit per person. If you would like the Commission to consider an issue or topic, 
please request that the topic be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. The Commission must 
provide notice to the Community of our discussion, consideration, and PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA 
possible action on every topic. Please feel free to speak with any Commissioner or staff so we may 
assist you. 
 
Agenda Item 3 – City of Tempe Student Resource Officer Presentation 
 
Tempe Police Officers Joseph Brudnock and Amy Pfeifer provided the Commission with an overview of 
the School Resource Officer Unit and its partnership with Kyrene, Tempe Elementary, and Tempe Union 
High School. Officers share with the Commission the training provided to assist children with physical or 
other disabilities. The presentation will be shared with Commissioners. 
 
Agenda Item 4 – Consideration of Minutes: January 12, 2026 
 
Commissioner Montenegro made a motion to approve the January 12th meeting minutes, and 
Commissioner Ulm seconded the motion. The motion was sustained with all I’s from all other 
Commissioners, except Commissioner Vega, who abstained due to her absence. 
 
Agenda Item 5 – Citywide ADA Updates/ Questions/ Discussion 
 
The Commission was advised of any open cases reported by community members since the January 
meeting update. 
 
Agenda Item 6 – Commission Chair/ Co-Chair Nomination and Vote 
 
Commissioner Tokos initiated the nomination process by nominating Commissioner Bunch to serve as 
the Commission Chair for the year 2026, followed by Commissioner Jefferson seconding the motion. The 
Vote for Commissioner Bunch as Chair went forth and was supported unanimously by all others. 
Commissioners.  
 
The nomination for Commission Co-Chair was opened with a nomination from Commissioner Bunch for 
Commissioner Jefferson to serve as Co-Chair, followed by a nomination from Commissioner Tokos for 
Commissioner Vega to serve as the Co-Chair. A vote was held, confirming Commissioner Jefferson as 
the Co-Chair for 2026. 
 
Agenda Item 7 – Commission Update/Discussion/ Vote on Confirming Youth Seats 
 
The Commissioners provided an update regarding the request to Council being completed to start the 
process for Youth seats, and need to confirm this is the direction the Commission wants to move in. 
Commissioner Jefferson put forth the motion to approve adding youth seats, and Commissioner Vega 
seconded the motion. The motion was sustained and all I’s from all other Commissioners. Advised that 
there would be a future agenda item about whether the seats will have voting power or just serve in an 
advisory capacity. 
 
Agenda Item 8 – Announcements 
 
The Commissioners use this opportunity to make announcements regarding programs or current events 
not on the agenda.

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All-Abilities 2026 nominations are open, and Commissioners are encouraged to reach out to the 
schools and other community members to increase the number of nominations for the event. 
• 
Thanks to Commissioner Hansen, who showed up to the Annual Unity Walk Event and held the 
table down the entire event. 
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Commissioners requested that a Strategic Plan update be agendized every other meeting, which 
captures the discussion. Commissioners advised confirmation of the keynote speaker for All-
Abilities 2026. 
 
Agenda Item 9 – Upcoming Meeting Date + Proposed Future Agenda Items 
 
• Upcoming Meeting Date – March 2, 2026 
• Proposed Future Agenda Items Updates  
o Project Vision Zero Presentation – Scheduled for March 2026 
o First Responders training Presentation- Scheduled for March 2026 
o The Centers for Habilitation Presentation  
o Adult Changing Tables 
 
Motion made by Commissioner Vega to adjourn the meeting. 
Second by Commissioner Bunch. 
Meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m. 
 
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Prepared by: Monique Perry 
 
Reviewed by: Astyn Quander