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Government Operations Committee
Monday, December 17, 2012
5:25 p.m.
MINUTES
Council Members: Hawes, Civiello, Nealley, Gallant, Blanchette, Sprague and Durgin
Staff: Farrar, Yardley, McNeil and Willette
Others:
1. Approval of Proposed Anti-Discrimination Plan for Community
Connector Transit Service.
As a new direct recipient of Federal funding, the Community Connector is
required to have a Non-Discrimination Plan. The Plan has been prepared
and must be adopted by the City prior to its submission to the Federal
Transit Administration. A background memorandum and the
Discrimination Plan are both attached.
Assistant City Manager Bob Farrar explained that the plan deals with
discrimination of Community Connector passengers, and the procedures to be
followed if a complaint is received.
Durgin asked if there are other non-discrimination policies that deal with
transportation, such as those with physical limitations. Farrar explained that
those would be covered under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) that is
a separate compliance.
Gallant made a motion, it was seconded and approved to move to Full Council.
2. Update/Continued Discussion and Action on Proposed Tobacco Policy
for City Parks.
The Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with the Parks,
Recreation and Harbor Committee have been developing a proposed
policy concerning the use of tobacco products in City Parks. At this point,
both groups are ready to meet with the Committee to continue the
discussion on this issue. A background memorandum is attached outlining
the work done to date and two different approaches for consideration.
Parks and Recreation Superintendant Willette explained that an updated version of
this proposal has been created to share with the Committee. He said that each park
was reviewed individually, looking specifically at park usage as it relates to children
and youth activities. The revised list included several parks excluded from the no
tobacco products ban including West Market Square and Pickering Square
downtown. Willette then asked for additional feedback in order to move forward in
developing a policy for tobacco free parks.
After discussion between Councilors; some who were in agreement and others
opposed to this policy, it was decided that Willette will come back to Committee with
a draft ordinance listing those parks to be tobacco free before moving on to Council.
Meeting Adjourned at 5:55p.m.