Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and

Title 24 Accessibility Process and Requirements

City Council Study Session

March 2, 2004 – 6:30 p.m.

I.     Introduction/Background

II.    ADA (Federal Standards) and Title 24 (State of California Standards)

              A.    Difference in Federal and State standards

III.   Current Practices for Private Property

              A.    Development of a site plan

              B.     Requirements for new construction and remodeling of existing buildings

              C.    Accessibility review process

              D.    Responses to inquiries/complaints

IV.   Current Practices for Public Roads and Sidewalks

              A.    Current practice

              B.     Annual curb ramp program

              C.    CIP projects

V.    Current Practices for City Buildings, Facilities, and Parks

              A.    Analysis of buildings

              B.     ADA issues addressed

              C.    ADA plan

VI.   Questions