City of Simi Valley
Staff Report
April 6, 2026
To: City Council
From: Public Works Department
Ron Fuchiwaki, Public Works Director
Subject: Selection of two City Council Members to conduct Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Paratransit Advisory Committee interviews
Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council select two City Council Members to interview and nominate prospective members of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Paratransit Advisory Committee.
Background
The terms of four committee members and one alternate on the City’s ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee will expire on May 30, 2026. Staff is requesting that the City Council select two City Council Members to interview and nominate prospective members of the ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee.
The ADA Paratransit Plan, approved by the City Council on February 24, 1992, established the ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee. The establishment of this Committee fulfills the Federal Transit Administration's requirements for ongoing public input to agencies that provide public transportation to individuals with disabilities. The Committee meets quarterly and is composed of five members and two alternates.
As part of the plan, two City Council Members participate in the selection process for the ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee. Council Members Litster and Ayala last served in this capacity on May 13, 2025.
Discussion
A recruitment to solicit applications was initiated on February 2, 2026, and concluded on February 28, 2026 . Recruitment efforts included a media release and postings on the City’s website. Applications were also made available on the City’s ADA/Dial -A-Ride vans, at the Simi Valley Senior Center, the Simi Valley Public Library, and City Hall.
Staff received five applications. It is estimated that approximately one hour will be needed to conduct the interviews. Staff is requesting that the City Council appoint two City Council Members to interview and nominate prospective members of the ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee for appointment.
Agenda Item No.
3A(2)
Financial Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
City Council Priority
This item supports the Excellent City Government Pillar of Excellence.
Suggested Motion
I move that the City Council select two City Council Members to interview and nominate prospective members of the ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee.
Summary
The terms of four committee members and one alternate on the City’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Paratransit Advisory Committee will expire on May 30, 2026.
Therefore, the staff is requesting that the City Council select two City Council Members to interview and nominate prospective members of the ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee.
Prepared by: Eric Molina, Transit Supervisor
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