Attachment A
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,
CELEBRATING THE 35th ANNIVERSARY
OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT,
AND REAFFIRMING THE COMMITMENT TOWARD
ACCESSIBILITY WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA
WHEREAS, on July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law to establish a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, the signing of this historic act was and remains a declaration of equality, dignity, respect, and opportunity for individuals with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, the ADA has played a historic role in allowing numerous persons with disabilities in the United States to better participate in socie ty by removing barriers to employment, public services, telecommunications, transportation, and public accommodations; and
WHEREAS, every individual in the United States, not just those with disabilities, benefits from the accommodations that have become commonplace since the passage of the ADA, including but not limited to, curb cuts at street intersections, ramps for access to buildings, and other accommodations that provide access to public transportation, telecommunications, voting machines, and websites;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council of Santa Maria, California, recognizes and honors the 35th anniversary of the date of enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and celebrates and reaffirms the advancement of freedom and the expansion of opportunity made possible by its enactment, and
SECTION 2. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make m inor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 1st day of July 2025.
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Mayor
ATTEST
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Chief Deputy City Clerk