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CITY OF SIMI VALLEY
MEMORANDUM
June 3,
2024
TO: Cit
y Council
FR
OM: Department of Public Works
SUBJ
ECT: APPOINTMENT OF AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
PARATRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve, and the Mayor appoint, the applicants nominated to serve on the ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee for a term commencing on June 4, 2024, and expiring on April 30, 2026.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW
The ADA Paratransit Plan, approved by the City Council on February 24, 1992, provided for the establishment of an ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee to review public transportation issues affecting individuals with disabilities. The Committee consists of five member s and two alternate positions. As of April 30, 2024, four-member positions and one alternate position became vacant.
A recruitment to fill the vacant positions w as initiated on March 15, 2024, and closed on April 5, 2024.
FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES
A total of five applications were received for the vacanci es. On May 22, 20 24, Mayor Thomas and Council Member Judge interviewed the five eligible applicants and nominated the following individual s for appoint ment. The t erm will commence on June 4, 2024, and expire on April 30, 2026. The application of each nominee is included (Attachment A, page 3).
Nom
inee:
Rut
h Lauro (Member)
Isabel Huerta (Member)
Rebecca McCann (Member)
Mary Elaine Beaty (Member)
Leanne Ford (Alternate)
Term:
June 4, 2024 to April 30, 2026
June 4, 2024 to April 30, 2026
June 4, 2024 to April 30, 2026
June 4, 2024 to April 30, 2026
June 4, 2024 to April 30, 2026
AGENDA ITEM NO.
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The following alternatives are available to the City Council:
1. Approve, and the Mayor appoint , the five applicants nominated to the ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee; for a term commencing on June 4, 2024, and expire on April 30, 2026.
2. P rovide staff with alternative direction.
Staff recommends Alternative No. 1.
SUGGESTED CITY COUNCIL MOTION
I move to approve, and the Mayor appoint , the five applicants nominated to the ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee,
SUMMARY
As of April 30, 2024, the ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee will have five (5) vacancies.
On May 22, 2024, Mayor Thomas and Council Member Judge interviewed a total of five (5) candidates, and have nominated four (4) members and one (1) alternate for appointment to the ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee. It is recommended that the City Council approve, and the Mayor appoint, the applicants nominated to the ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee.
______________for _________
Ronald K. Fuchiwaki
Public Works Director
Prepared by: Eric Molina, Transit Supervisor
INDEX
Page
Attachment A – Applications ................................................................................... 3
2 Simi Valley Transit
ADA PARATRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION
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How did yol't tteaiuUout the ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee? You must meet one of the following criteria to serve as a member of this committee:
A member of your household has an ADA disability.
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Thank you for your interest in the ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Simi Valley Transit at (805) 583-6464.
Completed applications can be mailed to: City of Simi Valley- Public Works/Transit 2929 Tapo Canyon Road
Simi Valley, CA 93063
Attn: Christopher Latham, Transit Operations Mgr
I understand that if selected and appointed as an ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee member, I will serve as a volunteer and at the pleasure of the City Council. As a volunteer, I understand that I am not covered by the City's insurance policy and further, that the City's liability does not encompass volunteers.
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Simi Valley, CA 93063
Attn: Christopher Latham, Transit Operations Mgr
I understand that if selected and appointed as an ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee member, I will serve as a volunteer and at the pleasure of the City Council. As a volunteer, I understand that I am not covered by the city's insurance policy and further, that the city's does not volunteers.
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Completed applications can be mailed to: City of Simi Valley - Public Works/Transit 2929 Tapo Canyon Road
Simi Valley, CA 93063
Attn: Christopher Latham, Transit Operations Mgr
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Completed applications can be mailed to: City ofSimi Valley - Public Works/Transit 2929 Tapo Canyon Road
Simi Valley, CA 93063
Attn: Christopher Latham, Transit Operations Mgr
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Completed applications can be mailed to: City of Simi Valley - Public Works/Transit 2929 Tapo Canyon Road
Simi Valley, CA 93063
Attn: Christopher Latham, Transit Operations Mgr
I understand that if selected and appointed as an ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee membero I will serre as a volunteer and at the pleasure of the City Council. As a volunteer, I understand that I am not covered by the Cityrs insurance policy and further, that the City's liability does not encompass volunteers
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