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RESOLUTION NO. 17375
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ADOPTING THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMERICANS
WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, as mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act, municipalities required
to undertake structural modifications to existing facilities to achieve program accessibility
must hold a public information meeting to discuss its proposed Transition Plan with individuals
with disabilities and those representing their interests; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council at its workshop meeting of January 28, 1994, provided
an opportunity to interested persons to participate in the development of the Transition Plan
by submitting comments; and,
WHEREAS, no objections have been received regarding the adoption of the proposed
Transition Plan by submitting comments; and,
WHEREAS, the Human Resources Commission at its February 10, 1993 meeting
- unanimously endorsed staff's proposed on-site and street related ADA compliance program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
does hereby adopt the "Transition Plan" for on-site and street related City facilities and
establishes a finding of "Undue Burden" for purposes of extending the time period for making
required street related modifications (curb ramps to existing City streets).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby a policy for providing
alternative methods of service delivery to disabled individuals, specifically at those city public
counters and multi-floor buildings which do no comply with the ADA's specifications.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby adopt a policy
establishing ADA compliant parks in major areas of the city and a compliant recreation center,
allowing disabled residents from all parts of the city to use accessible facilities and recreation
programs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby approve in concept,
funding of implementation of Americans with Disabilities Act program and directs staff to
submit as Capital Improvement Project for FY 1994-95.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Kenneth Larsen Bruce M. Boogaard
Director of Building &Housing City Attorney
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Resolution No. 17375
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NOT PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, California, this 28th day of January, 1994, by the following vote:
YES: Councilmembers: Fox, Horton, Moore, Rindone, Nader
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
Tim Nader, Mayor
ATTEST:
Beverly A~ Authelet, City Clerk