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File Number: 12 -117 <br />Ms. Ornelas introduced Officer Nick Corti, who was representing the Police Traffic Division <br />on behalf of Lieutenant Jim Lemmon, who was unable to attend the meeting. Ms. Ornelas <br />mentioned a parking issue on East Juana Avenue involving a recreational vehicle (RV), <br />which has been resolved. Officer Corti provided an update on the amended permit <br />process for RVs, which was adopted in 2011. He reported that there have been no <br />complaints from RV owners since the permit changes were implemented. <br />Committee members commented on the new regulations. Since there have been few <br />problems, the Committee agreed that no further changes should be made. <br />2. Discussion Regarding ADA Self Evaluation Plan Update <br />Ms. Ornelas reported that the City prepared and adopted its original Americans with <br />Disabilities Act (ADA) Self- Evaluation and Transition Plans in 1995. The City undertook a <br />voluntary update of the Plans at the suggestion of the Department of Housing and Urban <br />Development (HUD). All departments participated in the update. <br />Ms. Ornelas distributed copies of the ADA Self- Evaluation and Transition Plan Update <br />Executive Summary, and provided the Committee with an overview of the findings and <br />recommendations contained in the Update. Mayor Cassidy suggested that the ADA <br />complaint process be made available on the City's website; Ms. Ornelas indicated that it is <br />already available on the website. <br />Ms. Ornelas requested the Committee's concurrence to distribute the ADA Self- Evaluation <br />and Transition Plans for community input. The Committee concurred with the request. <br />3. Review of Actions Taken in 2011 to Improve Transparency and Public Access to <br />Government <br />Ms. Diaz reviewed the list of changes implemented in 2011 to improve public access to <br />City government. <br />A question was raised as to whether the school districts have submitted videos for <br />broadcast on Channel 15. Staff will research and report back. <br />Mayor Cassidy commented that a lot of actions are being taken, such as the Library's <br />newly created Facebook page, but the information and communication about them could <br />be better coordinated. He suggested this as a possible topic for the Council retreat. <br />Mayor Cassidy commented on the need for a public information officer, but acknowledged <br />that other staffing needs (ex: Human Resources Director; Finance Director) are a higher <br />priority at this time. <br />Councilmember Prola noted that a lot of information is provided on the City website; <br />however, we cannot force residents to receive it. The Committee asked how many people <br />have subscribed to e- Notify. Staff will research and report the information back at a future <br />meeting. <br />The Committee suggested additional ideas for public access and community engagement, <br />including: <br />City of San Leandro Page 2 Printed on 311312012 <br />