Todd Perna

This document outlines the City of Universal City's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. Its purpose is to summarize current ADA compliance activities, identify physical and programmatic barriers within the City's programs, services, activities, and facilities, and establish a roadmap for implementing and updating ADA compliance over time. Key focus areas include conducting comprehensive self-evaluations of buildings, parks, parking lots, signalized intersections, and sidewalk corridors; developing an action plan for evaluations; prioritizing improvements based on compliance severity and pedestrian attractors; exploring funding opportunities; and establishing ongoing monitoring and public input mechanisms to ensure equal access and compliance with ADA Standards and PROWAG.

The Universal City Vision 35 Comprehensive Plan is a long-range policy document guiding the city's growth and development through 2035. It aims to foster a versatile, leading-edge community that honors its military heritage, embraces innovation, and ensures fiscally responsible growth. The plan addresses land use, transportation, economic development, parks and environment, community facilities, and city identity, with intended outcomes including vibrant public spaces, diverse housing, a resilient economy, and an enhanced quality of life.

The meeting included a financial report and a discussion regarding Resolution 2024-3, which authorizes staff to award a contract for construction services for the Bowie Street Parking Lot. The commission discussed the project's specifics, including the use of recycled asphalt and ADA requirements. The commission also touched on the EDC's role in providing services to the City without reimbursement, and the ownership of the lot and its improvements. Updates were given on economic development projects throughout the City.

The special meeting was held for election canvassing. The council addressed a resolution canvassing the vote for the May 4, 2024 General Election, declaring the candidates elected, requiring the Oath of Office, and providing an effective date. Awards were presented to Mayor Williams, Councilmember Buck, and Councilmember Najarian. The Oath of Office was administered to elected candidates, and the Election of Mayor Pro Tem was conducted to serve for one year.

The council discussed financial matters, including the investment report, utility deposits, and ARPA projects. They also addressed a citizen's concern about a pothole and the prioritization of sewer lines in the ARPA Pipe Bursting project. The council approved a Specific Use Permit for a cleaning business, authorized a project to promote commercial development, and discussed the purchase of real property by the Economic Development Corporation. Additionally, the council approved the final acceptance of public improvements for the KB Kitty Hawk Phase 6 Subdivision, repealed resolutions related to employee purchase and fuel card policies, and approved a new Purchase Policy. They also amended the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget and discussed bid acceptances for sewer pipe bursting projects, parking lot improvements, and water well drilling.