City of Simi Valley
Staff Report
J
une 8, 2026
To: Cit
y Council
Fr
om: Department of Public Works
Ron Fuchiwaki, Public Works Director
Subj
ect: Appointment of m embers to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Paratransit Advisory Committee
Sta
ff Recommendation
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t is recommended that the City Council approve, and the Mayor appoint, the applicants nominated to serve on the ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee for terms commencing on June 1, 2026, and expiring on May 31, 2028.
Ba
ckground
T
he ADA Paratransit Plan, approved by the City Council on February 24, 1992, established an ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee to review public transportation issues affecting individuals with disabilities. The Committee consists of five members and two alternate positions. As of May 31, 2026, f our-member positions and one alternate position became vacant. Recruitment to fill the vacant positions was initiated on February 2, 2026, and closed on February 28, 2026.
Di
scussion
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total of five applications were received for the vacancies. On May 12, 2026, Mayor Pro Tem Elaine Litster and Council Member Joseph Ayala conducted interviews and nominated the following individuals for appointment. The term will commence on June 1, 2026, and expiring on May 31, 2028. The application of each nominee is included (Attachment A).
No
minee: Term:
R
ebecca McCann (Member) June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2028
Mary Elaine Beaty (Member) June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2028 Leanne Ford (Member) June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2028
Isabel Huerta (Member) June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2028
Artmeanuha Alyce Pettis (Alternate) June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2028 Fi
nancial Impact
T
here is no financial impact.
Agenda Item No.
3A(3)
City Council Priority
This item supports the Thriving Community Pillar of Excellence.
Suggested Motion
I move to approve, and the Mayor appoint, the five applicants nominated to the ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee.
Summary
As of May 31, 2026, the ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee had five vacancies. On May 12, 2026, Mayor Pro Tem Elaine Litster and Council Member Joseph Ayala conducted interviews and 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.
Prepared by: Eric Molina, Transit Supervisor
Attachments:
Attachment A – ADA Committee Member Applications
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ADA PARATRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTBE APPLICATION
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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.
Are associated with an agency supporting the disabled.
Have an ADA disability.
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I can attend special meetings, if given advance notice. Yes {No Thank you for your interest in the ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee. If you have arr, 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: Mary Lozano, Transit Operations Mgr
I understand that if selected and appointed as an ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee memberr l will serve as a volunteer and at the pleasure of the City Councit. As a volunteerr l understand that I am not covered by the City's insurance policy and furthero that the Cityrs liability does not encompass 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
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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: Mary Lozarto, 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: Mary Lozano, Transit Operations Mgr
questions
I understand that if selected and appointed as an ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee member, 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 Cityrs liability does not encompass volunteers.
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ADA PARATRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION
Please print in blue or black inko or typeo
And complete the front and back of this form.
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Email Address:
How did you hear about the ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee? D r' $t.'rr--e a4--#e-ffic-
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A member of your household has an ADA disability.
Are associated with an agency supporting the disabled.
Have an ADA disability.
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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: Mary Lozano, Transit Operations Mgr
questions
I understand that if selected and appointed as an ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee memberr l will serve as a volunteer and at the pleasure of the City Council. As a volunteer, I understand that I am not covered s insurance policy and further, that the City's lia does not encompass
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