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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - November 7, 1984 (82)CITY COUNCIL MEETING I y� NOVEMBER 7. 1984 ILAM) I(W' Ioflc»,ist}; tFu• introduction of the 11vitter by to i, Comic 1, IM arra nr,t iOst of (:,sulci 1 Nkcilor it-isi. Pinkerton second. Council 'Ilt,A\'SITI(T ;84101)t141 11U- t'i t of I A K I i 1110XIiCap RogilIat ions Trxnsi t iosa PIJill I I'If1;: ;VY�i'il7? da I t,d () Iobt r 1 7. 1984. a t _ _ ;- � : +� .. s. y�t�. •fit+ � . ;. 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Specifically, the Act states: "No otherwise qualified handicapped individual in the United States ... shall solely by reason of his handicap be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance." Very simply. the law requires that adequate adjustments or accommodations may be necessary in order to achieve equal opportunity. PROGRAM GUIDELINES The major emphasis and concern toward the handicapped is equal_ oUortunity to participate in all city programs and services. Viii as opposed to equal treatment. In order to meet the individual needs of handicapped persons to the same extent as the non -handl -capped, adjustments to regular programs may be necessary. In these terms, we should administer programs and services in the most integrated seating as possible. SELF EVALUATION The City has conducted an evaluation of its programs, practices and procedures with an eye toward assuring equal opportunity for all of its citizens to participate in and receive services. RESPONSIBLE PERSON On January 4, 1984, the Lodi City Council designated Jerry L. Glenn, Assistant City Manager, to coordinate compliance with these regulations. A certified copy of the minutes of that meeting are attached hereto as Exhibit "A". -2- EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The city is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes application from the handicapped. The city will make reasonable accommodations to the h9ndicapped in providirng appropriate employment. All physical requirements of a jab are content valid. PROGRAM ACCESSIBILITY ------------------ The city provides a full range of city programs to its citizens and makes efforts to assist handicapped participation to the best of their ability in any program offered. It is fully recognized that the city will have to make structural changes to provide full access to the full range of the city's programs. Until these changes are made. we will increase efforts to assure access to programs and services. The city has noted the following conditions which may affect the handicapped: Vision -Impaired ° Employment opportunities are available by a direct in -dial telephone. ° City Council meetings are fully telecast. ° The city switchboard is open during business hours and is available to answer all questions relative to city functions. licarin 1 T128ired a Local newspaper covers all City Council meetings, plus articles on city programs. ° Written brochures are available, giving information of full range of recreation programs. ° We have one full-time employee who can sign. The City will make additional nrrangements to provide this assistance (luring times this employee is not available. ° A TTD is on order to he placed in the Emergency Dispatch Center which will previde the ability to com,�nunicate with the city 24 hours per day. -3- 0 Physically Handicapped Exhibit "B" attached hereto lists all of the city facilities and the required action to make those facilities accessible to the physically handicapped. Notice is made that the City Hall has very difficult accessibility for the physically handicapped. Department Heads have been instructed to make necessary accommodations to assure the equal opportunity of all to receive city services. Persons and Advocates Contacted Carol Reidinger - 4-20 East Vine Street, Lodi, California William Slauson - 416 Palm Avenue, Lodi, California Charlotte Humphreys - Social Services Agency of San Joaquin Co ,.ty Grievance Procedure A grievance procedure for processing complaints of the handicapped was adopted by the Lodi City Council on October 3, 1984. This grievance procedure is shown. as Exhibit "C" attached hereto. Schedule o_ Structural_Changes City_HaII The city has hired an architect who is developing plans to make the City Hall accessible to the handicapped. The physiea; structures will be programmed to be completed no later than October 1.7, 1986. In the interim, the city staff will do whatever is necessary to assure its citizens that they can avail themselves of all its services. This may mean providing services to them in their car. 1984 ° Change swing of rest room doors a: Public Safety building. ° Designate handicap parking stalls at facilities which are accessible to the handicapped. ° Prune all trees overhanging walks at City facilities tri six feet six inches. -4- 0 a ° Notify telephone company to modify phone installations at public facilities where necessary to meet requirements. 1885 ° Install all necessary concrete walks in parks. ° Install at least one handicap drinking fountain at each facility. ° Install proper identification at public facility restrooms. ° Modify rest rooms at Lodi Lake Park. ° Mr dify rest rooms at Stadium. ° Modify rest room at Softball Complex. ° Modify rest room at Legion Park. 1986 J Complete City Hall. ° Install ramps and modify rest room at Kofu Park. ° Build new rest rooms and install necessary walkways at Stadium. -5- THE FOS G'c� ` r<v mE►'T IS CT.R nitdAl GiNAL �F ittL: h TO L'E A C.,,.; ON FILE G1 1lit LODI 0 EXHIBIT "A" J Continued January 4, 1984 RFS. PROiEn- City Clerk "Pimche presented a letter which had been IM CALdFC1RCIIA received from Joretta J. Hayde, Clerk of the Hoard of IAM C7CNSEM%- Supervisors giving notice that pursuant to Section 51243.5 TION CONTRACTS of the Goverment Code that the Board of Supervisors intends to enter into California Lard Conservation Contract which RFS. NO. 84-004 will include land within one mile of the exterior txurxharies of the City of Lodi. Following discussion, on motion of Council Me ber Pinkerton, Murphy second, Council adopted Resolution No. 84-004 — � Resolution protesting execution of California land I Conservation contract for Edward Pelletti and Maria V31ma Pelletti; Assessors Parcel No. 057-140-16. RESIGNATiCN Following receipt of a letter of resignation from Naorsu RF]CEIVFi) FRfM McCallum Camey as Lodi's representative to the San Joaquin NACMI MC CALLdM Arts Canaission. Council, on motion of Council Member CAREY Pinkerton, Snider second, directed the City Clerk to nmake the neoessary posting for this vacancy. The Council directed the City Clerk to send a letter of appreciation and congratulation to Mrs. Carey on her z-ecent acceptance to the Peace Corps. CCNCEIN FOR TIE The City Council expressed its concerns as well as those of WELL BEING OF the caumunity on the well being of Officer Carl Bwlirrg, OFFICER BOWLING recently wounded in the line of duty and expressed EXPRESM appreciation to the entire Police Department on the job being done by that department. . CXWIL E?CrM" APPRiICIAT2CN TSD POLICE DE31ART- MINT FOR THE JOB ITS DOING CO144am BY 7HE PUBLIC ON NCN _ AC224 iA ITEMS There were no persons wishing to speak under this segment of the agenda. RE 3 JLAR CAL.FN )AR Council was apprised that the Officer of Revenue Sharing has issued as final certain deferred provisions of its Jaroary 5, 1981, Section 504 regulations prohibiting handicapped based discrimination. RUBS AND The final rules became effective October, 17, 1983. Actnin- RDOJIATICNS istrative Requirements which are now in effect were RFX'ARDING presented for Council's perusal. It is mach too early to REVENUE truly ascertain what this means to the City of Lodi. A SHARING seminar is scheduled in Los Angeles or. February 13 which will more fully explain the requir cents. However, prior to January 17, 1984, the city must issue necessary notices and announcommts that the City of Lodi does not discriminate on the basis of hnndicappod status and a responsible" ecployee mast be designated to co-ordinate caspliance of the new regulations. j Following discussion, on motion of Council Merger Pinkerton, L Snider second. Council directed that the City issue necessary notices and announcements that the City of Lodi does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status, designated Assistant City Manager Jerry Glenn to coordinate ompliance of the new Revenue Sharing regulations; and authorized the expenditures of up to $1,000 from Revenue Sharing Funds to cover costs of notices, training, etc., to provide for the initial steps of this program. - 2 j -9- M• Beckman Park Blakely Park Emerson Park Kofu Park Lodi Lake Park r EXHIBIT "B" CITY FACILITIES AND NEEDED MODIFICATIONS CITY OF LODI 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. Salas Park 1. Twin Oaks Park Lawrence Park Softball Complex Stadium 1. 2. 3. Put in ramp and handicap parking spaces. Concrete walk to rest room needed. Identification of rest room not to Federal standards. Install handicap drinking fountains. Designate handicap parking spaces. Sidewalk to rest room. Identification of rest rooms. No walks to rest room. Rest room is not accessible. Designate handicap parking. Designate handicap parking. Ramp from parking lot to sidewalk. Ramp from sidewalk to buildings. Modify rest rooms. Signage at rest rooms. Designate handicap parking. Sidewalk to picnic area. Walkways around restroom. Non-structural modification of rest rooms. Under construction -when completed. will be fully accessible. Put in handicap ramps and designate handicap parking. Sidewalk needed to rest room. Rest room identification. 1. Rest room identification. 2. Handicap water fountain. 3. Handicap public telephone. 1. Designate handicap parking spaces. 2. Modify interior of rest room. 1. Rest rooms are not accessible. 2. Playing field is accessible from east parking lot. 3. Need walkways from parking lot to baseball diamond. t. Armory 1. Rest rooms need modification. Softball Field Municipal 1. Designate handicap parking. Service 2. Rest rooms are not accessible. Center 3. Door hardware is too heavy. 4. Ramps needed from parking area into buildin g. Public 1. Change swing of rest room doors. Safety 2. Modify hardware to make doors easier to open. Center Recreation 1. No handicap parking nor ramp. and Parks 2. Ramp into office. Office 3. Widen door to rest room. 4. Water fountain. Henning Sub 1. Designate handicappee parking. Station 2. Change threshold at rear door. Hutchins 1. Cafeteria Building Street a. Restrooms are not in conformance to Square regulations. City Hall 1. No handicap access. Vinewood 1. No facilities Park American I. Modify restroom. Legion Park Library 1. Fully accessible. Old 1. Not being used for City programs - use is Library being studied. f, EXHIBIT "'C" n RE90UNICN NO. 84-149 RESOLVED that the City CD mcil of the City of Lodi does hereby adopt Grievance Procedures to meet requirements of the Revenue Sharing Act as it pertains to the Federal Handicapped Regulations, a copy of which is attached hereto, identified as Exhibit "A", and thereby made a part hereof. Dated: October 3, 1984 I hereby certify that Resolu0 on No. 84-149 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held October 3, 1984 by the following vote: Ayes: Council Meabers - Reid, Pinkerton, Olsort, Hinclum, a Snider (Mayor) Noes: Council Mmbers - None Absent: Council Manbers - None dlGl, ;�7 �Zzlzek Alice M. Reimche City Clerk THE FORE MING DOCUMENT IS CERTIFIED TO BE A COR7 CT M'Y OF THC ORIGINAL ON FILE IN IPIS OFFICE. JUDITH JOHNMN DE ' CITY .:LER,(, CVY Of LODI By Eo The following grievance procedure is established to meet the requirements of the Revenue Sharing Act as amended. The grievance procedure should be used by an individual (except job applicants or applicants for admission to post secondary educational institutions) who wishes to file a corcplaint alleging discrimination on the basis of handicap in employment practices and policies or the provision of programs, services and benefits by the City of Lodi, California. The grievance should be in written form and contain as much information as possible about the alleged discrimination. Other arrangements for submission of a grievance such as a personal interview or tape recording will be made available for the visually -impaired or those with motor inpairments. It should be submitted within 30 calendar days of the alleged violation to Assistant City Manager Jerry Glenn, Address: 221 West Pine Street, Lodi. California 95240. Phone No.: (209) 333-6700, Office Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. Within 15 working days of receipt of complaint. Assistant City Manager Jerry Glenn will respond in writing to the complainant. The response will offer a resolution or explain the position of the City of Lodi with respect to the complaint. If the response by Assistant City Manager Jerry Glenna is not sufficient or does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the carplainant may request a hearing within 15 working days of the response before the City Council, Address: 221 West Pine Street, Lodi, CA 95240. Phone Number: (209) 333-6700. Office Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. for resolution. Within 30 calendar days of the hearing, the complainant will receive the final resolution in writing as proposed by the City Council. All complaints received by Assistant City Manager Jerry Glenn and responses from the City Council wi11 be kept by the City of Lodi for a period of three years. These documents may be requested by the Office of Revenue Sharing should an investigation into alleged discrimination on the basis of handicapped status be initiated.