Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
Update
Lathrop City Council Presentation
July 8, 2024
Carlos Carrillo, Public Works Department
ADA Coordinator
Lena Roper, MIG
Accessibility Consultant
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ADA TITLE II REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC ENTITIES
As a Public Entity The City of Lathrop is Required to:
• Produce an ADA self-evaluation and transition
plan (SETP)
• Identify a person to oversee ADA Title II
implementation
• Publish a notice and grievance procedure for
accessibility complaints
• Continue to remove accessibility barriers and
document progress
• Include people with disabilities in the preparation
of the plan
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ADA TITLE II REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC ENTITIES
Self-Evaluation (CFR §35.105)
• Evaluate services, policies, and practices
• Identify modifications
Transition Plan (CFR §35.150d)
• List barriers and identify solutions
• Establish a timeline for removing barriers
• Identify the person responsible for title II compliance Engaging the Public (CFR §35.105 and §35.150d)
• Involve people with disabilities to participate in the self-evaluation process and preparation of the
transition plan.
City of Lathrop Comprehensive ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan 4 Engage the public
Evaluate programs, policies, and activities
Assess park, building, trail, and right-of-way facilities Prioritize and schedule barrier removal actions
Produce a comprehensive plan
ADA SETP PROJECT PROCESS
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ENGAGE THE PUBLIC
• ADA Stakeholder Meeting #1:
November 14, 2023
• ADA Stakeholder Meeting #2:
January 11, 2024
• Public Comment Period
March 1 – April 5, 2024
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EVALUATE CITY PROGRAMS, POLICIES, AND ACTIVITIES
• Update codes and policies to use personfirst language. • Improve processes for effective
communication.
• Provide training and resources for staff to
improve consistency and confidence in:
• Understanding their department’s
obligations under the ADA
• Being equipped to meet those
obligations
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ASSESS CITY FACILITIES
Most common park facility issues:
1. Walking path cross slopes / cracks / gaps
2. Missing or inadequate accessible picnic areas
3. Drinking fountains
4. Restrooms
Most common indoor facility issues:
1. Doors
2. Restrooms
Most common parking & exterior issues:
1. Signage
2. Striping
3. Detectable warnings
City of Lathrop Comprehensive ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan 8 Prioritization Criteria:
• Level of use by the public
• Special user Groups
• Planned Obsolescence/Upcoming Projects
• Identified complaints or requests
PRIORITIZE AND SCHEDULE
Plan Structure:
• 10 years in 3-4 year increments
• Higher-priority facilities to be
remediated sooner
Conclusion
This update assists the City in maintaining ongoing compliance with ADA Title II requirements.
• Current City policies and procedures have been evaluated and areas for improvement identified.
• The City of Lathrop will revise its policies and procedures per the actions listed in the SelfEvaluation. • The inventory of physical barriers at City parks and facilities has been updated and matched with proposed solutions.
• The City of Lathrop will continue to remove physical barriers on the updated schedule laid out in the Transition Plan.
Thank You!
For more information:
Carlos Carrillo, Management Analyst II / ADA Coordinator 209-941-7422 | [email protected]