A self-evaluation report with a quick review of what is the American Disabilities Act (ADA). Title II focuses on accessibility of public services and transportation. HR1181 requires the County to develop and implement an ADA transportation plan which will become part of the Comp Plan. The plan has to:

Identify physical obstacles to accessibility

Identify methods to be used to make facilities accessible

Develop a schedule of activities

Identify public officials responsible

The presentation showed the beginning of identifying obstacles to accessibility. There were slides of maps, pictures of obstacles, etc.

Comments from Commissioners - in answer to the questions staff said there were already 9,044 curb ramps missing and as of the 2018-19 survey there were 486 miles of missing sidewalks. Prioritizing will look at the actual deficiency (missing sidewalk, ramp, etc) and then where it is located. The study does not look at enforcement. After the study is complete and in the comp plan they can look for funding from the state. There will be more information as the study progresses

Oliver Orjiako Update - September 30 there will be a public hearing in Battle Ground on how the agricultural study is progressing. Another public hearing will be scheduled (place and time undetermined)

October 1, the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be released. There will be a 60 day public comment period

C. Harroun said he had heard that the Growth Board hadn’t okayed Mercer Island’s Housing plan. Chris Cook said that was not accurate. She went through the legal pieces of the decision. She also said that there are different requirements for cities and counties.

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