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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - December 6, 2017 C-18 PHCITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA ITEM CGl8 TM AGENDA TITLE: Set a Public Hearing for December 20, 2017, to Consider and Approve the 2016 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and the 2016 ADA Transition Plan MEETING DATE: December 6, 2017 PREPARED BY: Community Development Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: BACKGROUND INFORMATION Set a public hearing for December 20, 2017, to consider and approve the 2016 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and the 2016 ADA Transition Plan. A public hearing is required as part of the federal requirements of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). 2016 Analysis of impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) The City of Lodi is required to conduct an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (Al) as a grant recipient of HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. In preparation of this Al, the City has analyzed factors that may impede fair housing choice, and identified a plan to overcome the impediments. Fair housing choice means each person has equal access to housing regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, disability, marital status, ancestry, source of income, sexual orientation, and "any arbitrary factor" as protected under other state laws. 2016 ADA Transition Plan The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), adopted in 1990, is a comprehensive piece of federal legislation that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities and guarantees them the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in the mainstream of American life, including the right to enjoy employment opportunities, to purchases goods and services, and to participate in state and local government programs, services, and activities. Additionally, the ADA adopts a general prohibition against discrimination as established under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This federal law applies to employers and organizations that receive financial assistance from any federal department or agency, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA). The City of Lodi's 2016 ADA Self -Evaluation and Transition Plan (2016 ADA Transition Plan) is a two- part plan. First, it identifies and evaluates the City's programs, activities and services for whether they are inconsistent with the requirements of ADA. The second part of the plan identifies physical barriers to accessibility and the methods to be used to remove those barriers. APPROVED: gym' Stephen Schw- , City Manager ADA Transition Plan and Al Page 2 of 2 Public Comment The public review and comment period for this Al and 2016 ADA Transition plan begins November 20, 2017 and ends December 20, 2017. A presentation on both documents and an opportunity for public comments and questions will be provided at the City Council shirtsleeve session held on December 5, 2017. The December 20th public hearing will provide an additional opportunity for the public to comment on these two plans. The City Council will consider public comment, approval, and adoption of both the Al and 2016 ADA Transition Plan at the December 20th City Council public hearing. Both meeting were publicly noticed. More details on these two documents will be provided in the staff report for the December 20th public hearing. FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable. FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable. Stephen Schwaba er! Community Development Director SS/PC/kjc CITY OF LODI LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISING INSTRUCTIONS SUBJECT: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR DISCUSSION OF THE 2016 ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE (AI) AND THE 2016 ADA TRANSITION PLAN PUBLISH (DATES): November 18, 2017 ACCT#: 20104930 TEAR SHEETS WANTED: 1 EXTRA (ONLY) DELIVER TO: Community Development Dept. AFFIDAVIT & BILL TO: Community Development - CDBG City of Lodi 221 W. Pine Street Lodi, CA 95241 DATE: November 15, 2017 ORDERED BY: Patrice Clemons TITLE: CDBG Coordinator LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR DISCUSSION OF THE 2016 ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE (AI) AND THE 2016 ADA TRANSITION PLAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Lodi City Council Chambers, 305 West Pine Street, Lodi, CA 95240 in order to consider the 2016 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) and the 2016 ADA Transition Plan. As a recipient of funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Lodi is required to conduct an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) and to periodically review that analysis and update it as necessary. The AI includes an analysis of local factors that may impact fair housing choice, the identification of specific impediments to fair housing choice, and a plan to address those impediments. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) states that a public entity must reasonably modify its policies, practices, or procedures to avoid discrimination against people with disabilities. To meet ADA requirements the City has prepared an ADA Transition Plan to partially fulfill the requirements set forth in Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA Transition Plan identifies policies, programs, and physical barriers to accessibility and to develop barrier removal solutions that will facilitate the opportunity of access to all individuals. Planning documents will be made available to the public for at least 30 days before adoption by the City Council. The documents are released on November 20, 2017 for public review and comment. The purpose of this public hearing will be to give citizens an opportunity to comment on both the AI and ADA Transition Plan. If you are unable to attend the public hearing, you may direct written comments to the City Clerk, City of Lodi, PO Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241, or you may telephone (209) 333-6711. In addition, information is available for review at Lodi City Hall (221 West Pine Street) between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. every other Friday. For a complete office hours schedule please see the City of Lodi website: http:llwww.lodi.gov/index.htm Notice of Non -Discrimination on the Basis of Disability and Reasonable Accommodation The City promotes fair housing and makes all its programs available to low- and moderate -income families regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual preference, marital status or handicap. The City of Lodi does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities on the basis of disability. Reasonable accommodations will be made available to the disabled, upon request. Translators/Translation services are also available upon request. Any questions, concerns or requests related to these Notices should be directed to the following person: Patrice Clemons, (209) 333-6800 x3404 CDBG Coordinator Patrice Clemons Dated: November 15, 2017 DECLARATION OF POSTING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR DISCUSSION OF 2016 ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE AND 2016 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT TRANSITION PLAN On Thursday, December 7, 2017, in the City of Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, a Notice of Public Hearing for discussion of 2016 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and 2016 Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan (attached and marked as Exhibit A) was posted at the following locations: Lodi City Clerk's Office Lodi City Hall Lobby Lodi Carnegie Forum WorkNet Office I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on December 7, 2017, at Lodi, California. 42,,,_,,r, , I1 PAMELA M. FARRIS ORDERED BY: JENNIFER M. FERRAIOLO CITY CLERK ELIZABETH BURGOS DEPUTY CITY CLERK ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK N:\Administration\CLERK\Public Hearings\AFFADAVITS\DECPOSTCDD2.doc EY I- 1"J 1-\ LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR DISCUSSION OF THE 2016 ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE (AI) AND THE 2016 ADA TRANSITION PLAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Lodi City Council Chambers, 305 West Pine Street, Lodi, CA 95240 in order to consider the 2016 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) and the 2016 ADA Transition Plan. As a recipient of funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Lodi is required to conduct an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) and to periodically review that analysis and update it as necessary. The AI includes an analysis of local factors that may impact fair housing choice, the identification of specific impediments to fair housing choice, and a plan to address those impediments. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) states that a public entity must reasonably modify its policies, practices, or procedures to avoid discrimination against people with disabilities. To meet ADA requirements the City has prepared an ADA Transition Plan to partially fulfill the requirements set forth in Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA Transition Plan identifies policies, programs, and physical barriers to accessibility and to develop barrier removal solutions that will facilitate the opportunity of access to all individuals. Planning documents will be made available to the public for at least 30 days before adoption by the City Council. The documents are released on November 20, 2017 for public review and comment. The purpose of this public hearing will be to give citizens an opportunity to comment on both the AI and ADA Transition Plan. If you are unable to attend the public hearing, you may direct written comments to the City Clerk, City of Lodi, PO Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241, or you may telephone (209) 333-6711. In addition, information is available for review at Lodi City Hall (221 West Pine Street) between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. every other Friday. For a complete office hours schedule please see the City of Lodi website: http://www.lodi.gov/index.htm Notice of Non -Discrimination on the Basis of Disability and Reasonable Accommodation The City promotes fair housing and makes all its programs available to low- and moderate -income families regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual preference, marital status or handicap. The City of Lodi does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities on the basis of disability. Reasonable accommodations will be made available to the disabled, upon request. Translators/Translation services are also available upon request. Any questions, concerns or requests related to these Notices should be directed to the following person: Patrice Clemons, (209) 333-6800 x3404 CDBG Coordinator Patrice Clemons Dated: November 15, 2017 AVISO LEGAL AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PUBLICA PARA LA DISCUSION DEL ANALISIS DE IMPEDIMIENTOS PARA LA ELECCION DE LA VIVIENDA JUSTA (AI) Y EL PLAN DE TRANSICION ADA 2016 POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que se celebrara una audiencia publica el miercoles 20 de diciembre de 2017 a las 7:00 p.m. o tan pronto como sea posible, en las Camaras del Concejo Municipal de Lodi, 305 West Pine Street, Lodi, CA 95240 para considerar el Analisis de Impedimentos 2016 a la Election de Vivienda Justa (AI) y el Plan de Transicion ADA 2016. Corno receptor de fondos del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD) de los EE. UU., Se requiere que la Ciudad de Lodi realice un Analisis de Impedimentos a la Election de Vivienda Justa (AI) y que revise periodicamente dicho analisis y to actualice segun sea necesario. La IA incluye un analisis de los factores locales que pueden afectar la election de vivienda justa, la identification de impedimentos especificos para la election de vivienda justa, y un plan para abordar esos impedimentos. La Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA) establece que una entidad publica debe modificar razonablemente sus politicas, practicas o procedimientos para evitar la discriminacion contra las personas con discapacidad. Para cumplir con los requisitos de ADA, la Ciudad ha preparado un Plan de transicion ADA para cumplir parcialmente con los requisitos establecidos en el Titulo II de la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades. El Plan de transicion de ADA identifica politicas, programas y barreras fisicas para la accesibilidad y para desarrollar soluciones de elimination de barreras que facilitaran la oportunidad de acceso a todas las personas. Los documentos de planificacion se po.ndran a disposition del publico por al .menos 30 dias antes de ser adoptados por el Concejo Municipal. Los documentos se lanzan el 20 de noviembre de 2017 para revision publica y comentarios. El objetivo de esta audiencia publica sera brindarles a los ciudadanos la oportunidad de hacer comentarios sobre el Plan de Transicion de AI y ADA. Si no puede asistir a la audiencia publica, puede dirigir los comentarios por escrito al Secretario Municipal, la Ciudad de Lodi, PO Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241, o puede Hamar al (209) 333-6711. Ademas, la information esta disponible para revision en el Ayuntamiento de Lodi (221 West Pine Street) entre las 7:30 a.m. y 5:30 p.m. De lunes a jueves y de 8:00 a.m. y 5:00 p.m. cada dos viernes. Para obtener un horario completo de horarios de oficina, visite el sitio web de la Ciudad de Lodi: http://www.lodi.gov/index.htm Aviso de no discriminacion sobre la base de la discapacidad y el alojamiento razonable La Ciudad promueve la vivienda justa y pone a disposition todos sus programas para familias de ingresos bajos y moderados, independientemente de su edad, raza, color, religion, sexo, origen nacional, preferencia sexual, estado civil o discapacidad. La Ciudad de Lodi no discrimina en la admision o el acceso a, o el tratamiento o el empleo en, sus programas y actividades con asistencia federal sobre la base de la discapacidad. Acomodaciones razonables estaran disponibles para los discapacitados, previa solicited. Traductores / servicios de traducci6n tambien estan disponibles baj o peticibn. Cualquier pregunta, inquietud.o solicitud relacionada con estos Avisos debe dirigirse a la siguiente persona: Patrice Clemons, (209) 333-6800 x3404 Coordinador de CDBG Patrice Clemons Fechada: 15 de noviembre de 2017