HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2022-044 Resolution adopting the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan and Self-Evaluation ReportRESOLUTION NO. R-2022-044
A RESOLUTION adopting the City of Yakima Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Transition Plan and Self -Evaluation Report
WHEREAS, the purpose of the ADA Transition Plan and Self Evaluation Report
(the Plan) is to focus on transportation facilities in the public right of way, including
recommendations addressing major barriers along high/medium priority corridors,
focusing on missing ramps on high/medium priority corridors, addressing barriers along
local streets, and includes accessibility policies and procedures; and
WHEREAS, the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires cities with more than fifty employees to prepare an
ADA Transition Plan and Self -Evaluation Report; and
WHEREAS, the Plan went through a public process which included public
engagement through Community Stakeholders, and meetings with the Bicycle and
Pedestrian Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2022, the Yakima Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Committee held a meeting to review the final changes to the Plan, and passed a motion
to recommend approval of the Plan; and
WHEREAS, on April 5, 2022, the City of Yakima City Council reviewed the Plan at
an open public meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Yakima City Council, having considered the recommendation
from the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, hereby finds and determines that
approval of the ADA Transition Plan and Self -Evaluation Report is in the best interest of
the residents of the City of Yakima, now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The Yakima City Council hereby approves and adopts the ADA Transition Plan
and Self -Evaluation Report
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 5th day of April, 2022.
ATTEST:
Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk
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ITEM TITLE:
SUBMITTED BY:
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEM ENT
Item No. 10.
For Meeting of: April 5, 2022
Resolution adopting the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Transition Plan and Self -Evaluation Report
Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager
Bill Preston, City Engineer
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The ADA Transition Plan and Self -Evaluation Report were initially drafted by consultants in 2016.
Completion of the Plan was put on hold while the City completed its Comprehensive Plan 2040
Update and was further compounded due to staffing changes in the Engineering Division.
The purpose of the ADA Transition Plan and Self -Evaluation Report is to focus on transportation
facilities in the public right of way, including recommendations addressing major barriers along
high/medium priority corridors, focusing on missing ramps on high/medium priority corridors,
addressing barriers along local streets, and includes accessibility policies and procedures.
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee has reviewed the ADA Transition Plan and Self -
Evaluation Report, and recommended approval of the documents at their March 9, 2022 meeting.
ITEM BUDGETED: NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Neighborhood and Community Building
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee recommend Council adopt the
resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
D Resolution
D ADA Transition Plan
Upload Date
3/21/2022
3/23/2022
Type
Resolution
Exhibit
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D Self Evaluation Report 3/21/2022 Exhibit