For City Council Meeting December 10, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
APPROVAL: G. Michael Milhiser, Interim City Manager
FROM: Tim Sullivan, Director of Public Works
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Request City Council to Approve the Public Right-of-Way and Facilities Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff requests that the City Council Approve the Public Right-of-Way and Facilities Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan.
BACKGROUND:
On June 15, 2018, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services notified the City of an award totaling $1,705,000, including $500,000 for ADA Improvements at City Facilities.
On February 8, 2022, the City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with Sally Swanson Architects, Inc. for the Development and Preparation of the Public Right-of-Way (ROW) and Facilities ADA Transition Plans, City Projects No. 190808 & 190210 in the amount of $478,080.
On June 6, 2024, a webpage was added to the City's website that introduced Mr. Tim Sullivan as the Americans with Disabilities Act/Accessibility Coordinator for the City of Rialto. Included on the City's ADA webpage were the results of a Self-Evaluation, Grievance Procedure, the Final Draft ADA Transition Plan, and a Notice that a virtual meeting will be held by the City, where members of the public can provide any comments they may have on the City's Draft ADA Transition Plan.
A public review period of the Final Draft ADA Transition Plan occurred from June 7, 2024, to July 8, 2024.
On July 8, 2024, a virtual meeting was held, and the following topics were presented:
1. What the ADA requires from local governments.
2. A description of the City's Self-Evaluation.
3. The process and methodology for the preparation of the ADA Transition Plan.
4. A sample survey from the Final Draft ADA Transition Plan.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION:
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 provides comprehensive civil rights protections t...
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