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Recommendation to Approve the City of Alameda Americans with Disabilities Act Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies). (Public Works 31041001)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Alameda (City) is committed to providing accessible programs, services, and facilities for people with disabilities. The City is also committed to complying with regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (
ADA), which require local governments to assess their services, policies, and practices as part of a Self-Evaluation; to modify any policies or practices that discriminate against people with disabilities; and to develop a Transition Plan identifying any physical changes to facilities that are necessary to achieve "program access."
In 2022, the City retained a consulting firm, Bureau Veritas, to perform a comprehensive evaluation of City programs and services, public buildings and parks, and pedestrian facilities in the right of way. This information was prepared, with public input, as a Transition Plan to serve as the roadmap and City commitment to improved accessibility.
Following extensive public engagement in developing the draft plan, staff recommends City Council approve the City's
ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan (
ADA Plan) included as Exhibit 1 with the Appendices as Exhibit 2. Adoption of the plan is a crucial step in ensuring the City's ongoing commitment to an accessible and inclusive community.
BACKGROUND
The City is committed to providing accessible programs, services, and facilities for people with disabilities. The City is also committed to complying with the requirements of the
ADA Title II, which prohibits discrimination on the ba...
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