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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, August 22, 2016 Page 28 Finance Director Chris Miller referenced the RCA and summary form provided for the 2017 budget and tax levy as Attachment A. Mr. Miller advised that staff had no presentation, but was available to respond to questions; with the intent of this public hearing to solicit public comment for consideration as the budget pro- cess proceeds. Mr. Miller noted four meetings on the budget had been held to- date before tonight's public hearing; with information also provide to residents in a detailed city newsletter article and budget comment cards, as well as online, also seeking public input. Mayor Roe reviewed the city's 2016 budget and proposed 2017 budget by com- parison with essentially no change from 2016 to 2017 using revised numbers; and current levy increase projected at a net of 5.5% based on current assumptions and available data. Finance Director Miller noted Capital Improvement Program (CIP) adjustments since presentation of the City Manager-recommended budget deferring some items and reducing the initial projections; as well as use of existing reserves to- ward the levy that further reduced the projected budget and levy far 2017. Mayor Roe opened and closed the public hearing at approximately 8:57 p.m. for the purpose of receiving public input on the 2017 budget and tax levy; with no one appearing for or against. Mayor Roe reviewed the 2017 budget calendar, noting this was not the last oppor- tunity for public comment; and outlined "next steps" in the process prior to final adoption of the budget in December. 14. Business Items (Action Items) a. Public Right-of-Way ADA Transition Plan Assistant Public Works Director Jesse Freihammer presented a City of Roseville Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan for facilities within the public right-of-way, as required by the ADA, and as detailed in the RCA and At- tachment A. As noted in the plan (Attachment A), Mr. Freihammer reviewed its purpose to provide a framework for cit inspection, inventorying and upgrading public facili- ties in city rights-of-way to make them compliance with ADA laws. Mr. Frei- hammer noted the majar infrastructure components of the transition plan involved pedestrian curb ramps, trails and sidewalks citywide. Mr. Freihammer sought feedback from the City Council on the draft p1an. Councilmember McGehee requested changing "grievance" procedure (Attach- ment A, page 2) to "request" procedure to make language more user-friendly.