County updates ADA self‑evaluation and transition plan; task force lists 12‑month priorities

Aaron Holmberg, the county’s ADA coordinator, presented the annual update to the Board of Supervisors on Jan. 7 describing the ADA self‑evaluation and transition plan, recent accessibility improvements and projects prioritized for the coming year.

Holmberg said the ADA Task Force met six times in 2024 and provided cross‑functional input for prioritizing capital projects and accessibility improvements. Projects completed or underway in the last year include new evacuation signage at six locations, an ADA water fountain at the Health Fiscal Building, a ramp at Lone Pine Park gazebo, replacement of jail lobby exterior doors, an access ramp at the Lone Pine Library and support for the Lone Pine sidewalk and ADA improvements. Ongoing and upcoming projects include replacing courthouse bottom doors, installing an access phone in the courthouse annex, Diaz Lake restroom/park ADA improvements, Big Pine Town Hall restroom upgrades, and monitoring the annex elevator project.

The nut graf: The task force continues to integrate ADA priorities into capital project planning; staff emphasized budget and available staff time remain limiting factors for how quickly the list can be completed and suggested tracking completed items alongside pending priorities to show progress.

Board members asked that completed items remain visible on the list for transparency and record‑keeping. Holmberg said he can provide different sort orders and maintain a log showing completed work alongside prioritized future items. The board and staff also discussed coordinating ADA priorities with the county’s project management and budgeting processes to align capital dollars and staff resources.

The board received the report and thanked staff and the task force for the work; no formal action was required.