2600 Fresno Street  
Fresno, CA 93721  
www.fresno.gov  
City of Fresno  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Disability Advisory Commission  
Chair – Chenier Derrick  
Vice Chair – Frances Reyes Acosta  
Board Member – Reynaldo Villarreal  
Board Member – Kellie Greiner  
Board Member – Vacant  
Board Member – Vacant  
Board Member – Vacant  
ADA Coordinator – Joe Hinojosa  
DAC Secretary – Diane Longoria  
10:30 AM  
Tuesday, November 18, 2025  
In Person and/or Electronic,  
Fresno City Hall, Room  
2165N  
1. CALL TO ORDER  
Chair Derrick called the meeting to order at 10:34 a.m. Of the four  
members, three were present.  
Present 3 - Chair Chenier Derrick, Board Member Reynaldo Villarreal,  
and Board Member Kellie Greiner  
Absent 1 - Vice Chair Frances Reyes Acosta  
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA  
On motion of Board Member Villarreal, seconded by Board Member  
Greiner, the above Agenda was APPROVED. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 3 - Chair Derrick, Board Member Villarreal and Board Member  
Greiner  
Absent: 1 - Vice Chair Reyes Acosta  
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
ID 25-1594  
Approval of the Disability Advisory  
Commission Minutes from September 9,  
2025  
On motion of Board Member Greiner, seconded by Board Member  
Villarreal, the above Minutes were APPROVED AS AMENDED. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 3 - Chair Derrick, Board Member Villarreal and Board Member  
Greiner  
Absent: 1 - Vice Chair Reyes Acosta  
4. MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Board Member Villarreal announced the White Cane Day event which was  
held at Inspiration Park was a great success. Over 130 participants which  
included FAX and other organizations. Also his organization will be hosting  
an "Ugly Sweater" open house event on December 18.  
Board Member Greiner announced that the Community College District  
chancellor will be retiring in September 2026. It will be a lengthy process to  
replace her. There will be several opportunities for open forums.  
5. DAC SECRETARY AND ADA COORDINATOR REPORT  
DAC Secretary had nothing to report.  
ADA Coordinator Joe Hinojosa briefly share with the Commission that he will  
submit the Right-of-Way Transition Plan to Council for approval.  
There has been an increase in vandalism to the City's APS systems. It will  
require either maintenance or replacement of the Braille signage. This will  
be added to the next DAC Commission meeting for further discussion.  
6. UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION / PUBLIC COMMENTS  
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the  
subcommittee on matters not on this agenda. Your presentations are limited to three  
minutes per person. Please be aware that the subcommittee is generally legally  
prohibited from taking any action on information presented in unscheduled  
communication until subsequent meetings.  
Upon call no public comments were received.  
7. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS  
ID 25-1595  
DAC Discussion Topics  
APS discussion will be added to the next DAC Commission agenda in  
January 2026. Below is a list of agenda items the DAC Commission would  
like on the 2026 DAC meetings.  
1. Housing discussion as it pertains to new projects/funding  
2. HART presentation  
3. Lions Club presentation  
4. Emergency Preparedness  
5. STEP program (Workforce Connection)  
6. ADA presentation/plan review  
7. Review the various programs for the public  
8. Transportation of food for the elderly community  
9. *Invite DHHSC Director for a meet/greet  
10. *Department of Rehabilitation application process  
11. Wayfinder for Fresno State students  
12. Clovis Community College program presentation for disabled students  
*The DAC Commission would like these agenda items to be added earlier in  
the year.  
ID 25-1596  
Transportation Subcommittee Appointment  
- Elizer Andres  
Elizer Andres has been appointed to the DAC Transportation Subcommittee.  
ADA Coordinator Joe Hinojosa reviewed with the DAC Commission the  
process when appointing additional members to serve on subcommittees.  
On motion of Board Member Greiner, seconded by Chair Derrick, the  
above Action Item approving the appointment of Elizer Andres was  
APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 3 - Chair Derrick, Board Member Villarreal and Board Member  
Greiner  
Absent: 1 - Vice Chair Reyes Acosta  
ID 25-1597  
Review and Approve 2026 Meeting Dates  
for DAC and Transportation Subcommittee  
The DAC Commission reviewed the proposed 2026 meeting schedule for  
the DAC Commission and DAC Transportation Subcommittee. ADA  
Coordinator Joe Hinojosa stated that zoom links will remain the same for  
2026. He reviewed the dates and times for the proposed 2026 meeting  
schedule. Most if not all of the DAC Commission meetings will be held in  
conference room 2165N and the DAC Transportation Subcommittee are  
typically held in conference room 4017 unless there is a conflict.  
On motion of Board Member Greiner, seconded by Board Member  
Villarreal, the above Action Item was APPROVED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 3 - Chair Derrick, Board Member Villarreal and Board Member  
Greiner  
Absent: 1 - Vice Chair Reyes Acosta  
8. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT  
a. TRANSPORTATION SUBCOMMITTEE  
Chair Derrick announced that a new operating manager has been hired for  
HandyRide, in addition to new drivers.  
9. ADJOURNMENT  
Meeting adjourned at 11:32 a.m.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the  
Disability Advisory Commission during the February 10, 2026 regular  
meeting.