Report Prepared by: Paul Flores, Assistant Engineer, Engineering Dept.
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SUBJECT: Approval of the 2019/2020 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Report Pursuant to Federal Requirements Set Forth by Title II of the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
REPORT IN BRIEF
Present the ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan (referred to as Plan) for the 2019/2020 years as required by Title II of the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This Plan is an update from the previous 2015/2016 years report. The Plan includes evaluations for all City owned buildings, streets, parks, programs and services for compliance with Title II of the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion accepting and filing the 2019/2020 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Report
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions other than recommended by staff (identify specific findings and/or conditions amended to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items (specific items to be addressed in the motion); or,
5. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
The Federal Americans with Disability Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990. As part of the law, all Government Agencies that provide public programs, services or access to facilities are required to perform a self-evaluation for ADA requirements. If issues for non-compliance are discovered, a plan to transition the deficiencies to compliant is to be developed. City projects involving Federal funding must meet either State or Federal ADA Standards, whichever is more restrictive. ...
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