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Agenda Item - 2024-03-05 - Number 11.1 - Presentation - ADA Annual Progress Update 11 .1 ENGINEERING ‘(. ‘) E 0 Ok4. ifto Orjerlia -� O °REGO� 2023 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Annual Progress Report March 5 , 2024 Background • December 20, 2022 : City Council adopts and approves the City's first Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan . • The plan encompasses four key components : 1. Reviewing all City programs, services, and policies; 2. Evaluating the accessibility of City facilities, including buildings, parks, and parking lots; 3. Assessing facilities in the public right-of-way; and, } 2 c0R A, 4. Developing a strategic plan and tools for implementing recommended ,ucr changes to City facilities and practices. EG° Respect. Excellence. Trust. Service. --------- Background n incot ue d ) • The ADA Transition Plan serves as a roadmapfor ensuringthat the City's ,.. Y buildin s parks, programs, andpublic ��RE�°�' buildings, p g , spaces are accessible to everyone . ,` • Annual reporting is a key component of the Transition P l a n 's 14 i; i Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) I m I e m e ntat I O n St rate I Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan — -=` p gy• - Public Review Draft Plan June 2022 I ((:- _,Ik E.__ s4_ G) n t °R E°°` - Respect. Excellence. Trust. Service. ----------- Purpose o ADA Annual Progress Report 1 . Highlight the City's efforts in implementing the ADA Transition `A E Plan across all departments. o-, 2 . Document innovative programs, notable accessibility projects, and outreach initiatives undertaken between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023 . 2023 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Annual Progress Report City of Lake Oswego,Oregon Respect. Excellence. Trust. Service. Office of the ADA Coordinator Issue Number Formal Grievances 2 General Inquiries 65+ Accommodation Requests 11 Respect. Excellence. Trust. Service. Office of the ADA Coordinator ( continued ) Staff Training/Development Number of Participants ADA Program Training 120+ Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace 10 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Benefits 17 New Employee Orientation 42 Respect. Excellence. Trust. Service. ADACoordinator ( continued )Office o d ) AllAbility m Io ee e 4 urce roup _ _ . , .' •1.' :- . ' ' • 1 •. ''ikIn'•=4,- ' . .4. • __ Tir Lill ....1;,- . . . . . _:.*A,_.6, li \I\ \.14 ,i 1 .....,..b -...... - f m BILL, �' r " • I. r - 41:1YOF w �� „, .,,K,,,,..t. „,. _ . , • LL ABILIT " r ipp i ,,-4, Il*P6b' - �` i 'EMPLOYEE 1 S a RCE GRO • ...- 4.: I, ige4/--------- 40111111 . '11 i pwATN Tv B . ET s �' . 4 VI.. ''0::', . ilk V- r ter. > ti ��_ "was - a 1 ! - Office of the ADA Coordinator ( continued ) Outreach : Community Involvement Highlights Throughout - Served lunch at the Adult Community Center the year - Participated in Community Coffee Talks with Respond to Racism March - Celebrated Disability Awareness Month with campaign including proclamation, social media posts, and two videos featuring campaign events and how to request an accommodation July - Celebrated Disability Pride Month with campaign including proclamation, social media, and City-wide events Respect. Excellence. Trust. Service. Li bra r .�� r I , , , , i ,- I p l I 1 r , 4r 111 • The LibraryDirector, Library *Managers and the , - . : } = tr l ' ■ City's ADA Coordinator completed Project .•...._,. j:i.! - v. J. : 51- ENABLE trainingtr ' . ' 1 •'L 5• • Expanded the Rover Outreach Program to include �f- . • � ••14 �• A# ft. !`�"$reguI r visits to senior living facilities. 4 I 1 � • V 1 kr% • In addition to providing ongoing Home Delivery - 1 r services, the Library offers temporary Materials I I 1 ' •f. ... .. . . . ... 1 by Mail services, wherein library holds are mailed - to library patrons on a one-time basis. t _ :: .,+ i. . '. __.. .,, .- : , _ L• " V� ti+LfiL P I I No r k � � rest, '; � p T ;,,,..11.,pr-,,,..k-,.;,-.::: • Completed construction of new sidewa I k x `� ` „ } segments on Douglas Way, Hallinan .�- ° � 4 k Street, and Boca Ratan Drive . /.. ' sty _ ., - ; , • Securedi n if i n funding f r r r m ` �� s ca to curb a g p � r im rovements •in the updated Capital ` ��' • p p �` F Improvement Plan and Biennium Budget. • Implemented opencaptioning pp g and subtitles for all videos. CityManager's • Standardized public meeting notices for City's governing bodies to include virtual meeting requests, along with interpretation and accessibility accommodations. • Added accommodation request language on City-wide mailed monthly newsletter, as well as city volunteer applications for Boards and Commissions, Youth Leadership Council, and Task Forces. LP` The City of Lake Oswego fosters a welcoming and inclusive community where all people have 7��ale&0 the opportunity to thrive and have equitable access to City services. For Americans with Disabilities Act or Civil Rights Title VI accommodations, translation/interpretation services, or AP n more information call 503-635-0270 or Oregon Relay Service 7-1-1. V — O ZHablas esparol? Le proporcionaremos una traduccion de este documento sin costo personal GR E G O7 pare usted. CITIZEN INFORMATION SPECIALIST AND HELLOLO EDITOR/WRITER1.4CP3Z ( NOM ) IP ? IT)1 1N*42#t* 1 Ih MXT* , Bonnie Hirshberger . 503-675-3992 • bhirshberger@lokeoswego.ciry Contributing writers: E WN- tFAI LFQ? 01 Al °I TR 1 Q1 01 2 ? FAl VI 7i o t L-I I-F Greg Barnum, Fire Robin Krakauer, Parks & Recreation Nell Diamond, library Iris McCaleb, Planning Nicolefte Hume, Adult Community Center Madison Thesing, City Managers Office *S. This newsletter is printed on Processed Chlorine Free 1 OQ b Katy Kerklaan, Engineering Amanda Watson, Sustainability twig recycled content paper, using soy-based ink. • ................:,.„, c Parks & Recreation . A kx.:...:• .... .•..:..:.:„......... • _ r f' T-•i' �rnY YS y • Installed a curb ramp to a picnic table • • ., { .• - i `� , 'F ire.• •8LAT •— 5,;2}i�..`5'.:, •0;i.., •• overlooking Tryon State Park at the Adult :$s ,,4`, ._ : r: }r � , i 2 Community Center. f„ ,.�: -ti.., :: • .. • • .ir#x 4 • An inclusive swing was installed at >;4.k , .,. tiw aa, -.:,• George Rogers Park playground providing --, •-• ., d 52�3 • • • ;�.d r r�t 8 5 for more accessible opportunities. ,. . .„,• ,. . .. .,,.. ,; 1 ...`i S.Sr.��� - ' c. .�;.,: fir,.' . t i'') • Updated the Activity Guide on the website m- • to a new format to make it more - . accessible. CommunityDevelopment • Standardized all meeting agendas to AGENDA • OFF f Os HISTORIC RESOURCE ADVISORY BOARD include clear information at the top m December13,n0renceR23-6:00 om Fir Conference Room https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/boc hrab o f t h e aeon how t o participate i c i ate I rl op E G o� Staff Contact: Paul Espe,pespe@lakeoswe>;o.city page p p Virtual Access ADA Accommodation Requests Translation Services This meeting will be held in lakeoswego.city/accommodation Traduccion o interpretacion a meeting remotely, how to make please To the stafef remotely, tat 503-ow fourb;sinesIll �i* fz please email the staff contact at Please allow four business days to 0 0» W q least 24 hours before the meeting. process your request. 503-534-5738 Members: •Kasey Holwerda,Chair •Meg Matsushima,Vice Chair •Denise Bartell•Sharon Mirarchi ADAaccommodation requests, and •Mary Bosch•Robin a, •Veronica Park•Paul Lyons(Alt)•Aaron Rapf,Council Liaison 1. CALL TO ORDER how to request translation services. 3. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAA L OF MINUTES November 8,2023 4. CITY COUNCIL UPDATE Councilor Aaron Rapf,HRAB Council Liaison 5. PUBLIC COMMENT 3 Minutes 6. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Created an ADA resource folder 7. NEW BUSINESS • 7.1 Goal Setting 7.2 Historic Preservation Grant Lakewood Neighborhood-Update 7.3 2040 Parks Plan-Update where information is saved for 7.4 Preservation Month 2024 7.5.Reconnaissance Level Survey of Lake Grove—Update 8. OLD BUSINESS futurereference• 8.1 Friends of Luscher Farm Fire 1[1 _ 1 hr. rUV_ , i.1i..-:1I 11•I, r:: - • • Collaborated with Guiding Eyes for the = : = ,'I: ,s , Blind . Rime �De t __{, , 11. 1 .__ , . , \, .I t eh l .+c u €: n ._ git I rr F. V ' _ I Flf�OE'PF. • Contracted with Language Line TV . • ;, -W-_. -- Solutions to provide response . .., -,.. _ }� �. ; , • , r ,.. ; _ „. - personnel with over-the-phone �; - interpreter services. 4 . jim w s • Community Emergency Response Team = (CERT) trainingwas held at the Public ' - f Works Maintenance buildingand City _ !� > Hall to ensure accessibility for all0, 4,-- �� , ,_ — „. participants. , . - - Police .,...„...,.: , ,,,__ .„._ r KM ./.4w...,:.-77 �aGrtt • The Communications Center has _ z . implemented text-to-911 capability for - LII,=• ..�f,4 F•Fif• cell phones and a TTY system for hearing- _ �� _ • impaired community members. I = 3w=�-----� �- - --4, , • A TTY phone has been made available to _ accommodate individuals who requireiv .. _. I 1 : such equipment to make phone calls. - - , ,flhl4!lri1 , $'D • Police Officers utilize the Language Line - - and engage interpreters to assist ' ' community members who do not speak 'k , English and require ASL interpreters. tin ues o ?s o HOME CONTACT RESIDENTS BUSINESS VISITORS CITY SERVICES GOVERNMENT HOW DO I ... SEARCH ABEGO'' Accessibility and ADA Home Accessibility and Americans Contact Information ADA Notice with Disabilities Act (ADA) Kelli Byrd Disability Awareness Month ADA Coordinator The City of Lake Oswego aspires to be an organization where 380 A Avenue, 2nd Floor, Lake Oswego 5every person feels safe, welcomed, supported and Phone: Request an Accommodation Relay Servi 6 0282 rvices:s: TTY Ti 1 included and will not discriminate against qualified individuals Email: ada@lakeoswego.city with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, ADA Complaint/Grievance Procedure programs or activities. VIEW FULL CONTACT DETAILS ADA Self-Evaluation &Transition Plan News & Announcements Annual Progress Reports Resource Center PPM.All Ability Employee Resource Group '. " " ego fireiDeptil ' yl lin ADA Annual Key Documents and Reports ADA Coordinator '' . i 3) •'•_,.„in , Lie Progress Reports Forms, Permits, and Applications Curb Ramp Program E . ", c Review our first annual • ' Americans with Disabilities 15141. ekl ' Act (ADA) Progress Report! The 2023 report spotlights