Response to Proposals for City Administration in August 2023

• Response to Proposals for City Administration (August 2023) (PDF 249.9KB)

1. Matters Related to City Administration

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2. Health, Medical Care, Welfare, and Parenting

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3. Community Development and Living Environment

No.	Response Date	Title	Contents	Response	Response Section
1	8 days	Current Status of Minamiyama	Since moving, I have endured the situation where urban development has been delayed for several years. There are few places for children to play, and the square next to Yaoko is next to a retention basin, which raises concerns due to the swirling fine sand and lack of safety. Additionally, the sheet covering the fence creates blind spots from the street, raising security concerns as well. While the population is increasing, the town names are scattered, and there are no parks, Community Center, or Children's Center. Buses do not run yet, and there are no police boxes, post offices, or convenience stores, and the clinic (pediatrics) is far away. There are no traffic signals on the main street, and when trying to cross, cars come speeding by. Is there anything that can be done about this?	The Minamiyama East District has already passed 17 years since the project began in 2006, and we have received many requests for the development of public facilities, including parks, due to the increase in residents. The park on the west side of Yaoko, which is temporarily open, had clover sown around April this year as a dust control measure. However, due to the poor growth condition of the clover, we will consider alternative measures with the union. The sheet on the fence for preventing falls into the adjustment pond has been temporarily installed to prevent balls and other objects from falling into the pond. In the future, Okubatan-yato Park will proceed with this development, and the feedback received will be used as a reference for the park's design. Regarding the town name, we plan to organize the addresses upon the completion of the Minamiyama East Land Readjustment Project. Currently, we are discussing this in a community study group involving citizens, and in August, we will conduct a survey to confirm the intentions of the local residents. There are currently no plans to open a Community Center or Children's Center in the Minamiyama East District, but there are five Children's Centers and the Children and Youth area at i Plaza located within the city. Various programs, including creative projects, are being implemented, so please make use of them even if they are located away from your residence. We will continue to request the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for the establishment of new police boxes and the strengthening of police officer systems. The decision regarding the post office is up to Japan Post Co., Ltd., but we have not heard of any plans for its establishment. Regarding buses, we are in discussions with the bus operators, and the bus routes are expected to change according to the road maintenance status. Regarding facilities such as convenience stores and clinics, the intentions of business operators and landowners, as well as the land sale plans by the association, play a significant role. However, there are land use plans that allow for the establishment of commercial facilities along the road leading from Inagi Station and around Giants Town. Regarding traffic signals, we are in consultation with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and the Tama Central Police Station, and we plan to install traffic lights at necessary locations in accordance with road improvements. The city will work in collaboration with the union to ensure that public facilities are developed as quickly as possible to create a good living environment.	Section Management Division
2	8 days	About the Installation of Electric Vehicle EV Stands	I was surprised to find that there are no charging stations at all for EV cars in the public facilities in the city. Please actively install charging stations.	In February 2023, the city declared its aim to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 by actively promoting decarbonization measures in collaboration with the public and private sectors. We believe that installing publicly available EV chargers at public facilities in the city is an effective measure for promoting the use of environmentally friendly EV vehicles. However, considering the need for renewable energy for the electricity used for charging and the duration of stay at the facilities, while rapid charging equipment is desirable, there are challenges such as high installation costs. Therefore, we will continue to research effective methods while monitoring market trends and referencing examples from other cities. In addition, regarding the adequacy of charging facilities for the spread of EV vehicles, it is considered that the primary effort is required from automobile sales companies.	Greenery and Environment Division Environmental Policy Section
3	8 days	About the Installation of Road Mirrors	There is a crosswalk on Tateidai Kobushi Street without a traffic signal, and no matter how much one stops and checks left and right, it feels like one could be hit by cars coming at high speed. The causes for this may include many blind spots and the absence of signage. We request the installation of a road mirror.	Upon checking the site, regarding the installation of a curve mirror, the road is wide and clear, with no obstructions to visibility, and it is an intersection with a stop sign. Therefore, due to environmental factors, the city does not consider installing a curve mirror. For the requirements for installing a curve mirror, please refer to the Inagi City Website "Living & Procedures → Traffic Safety & Bicycles → Traffic Safety → Curve Mirrors". Traffic accident measures at intersections have involved the installation of post cones to reduce vehicle speed and ensure pedestrian safety. However, it is a traffic violation if vehicles do not come to a complete stop when pedestrians are present at crosswalks, so we will request the Tama Central Police Station to enforce traffic violations.	Traffic Measures Section, Management Division
4	16 days	About the Grass Cutting at Misawa River Waterfront Park	Misawa River Water Park is bustling with many nursery school children and families when the grass is cut, but for some time now, the grass has not been cut, so this heartwarming scene cannot be seen. Please cut the grass so that it can be used as a place for citizens to relax.	Mowing of Misawa River Waterside Park is conducted twice a year. For this fiscal year, the first mowing was carried out on June 5 (Monday), and the second was conducted over three days: August 7 (Monday), August 8 (Tuesday), and August 11 (Friday). We will continue to strive for proper park management.	Greenery and Environment Division Green and Park Section
5	16 days	About Sidewalk Resurfacing	Please repave the sidewalk along the Misawa River. In particular, the area from Kamio Bridge to Inagi Chuo Bridge has become a gravel path and is uneven.	In Inagi City, we are systematically implementing road pavement repairs throughout the city while prioritizing them. We are also assessing the current state of the sidewalks along the Misawa River and will continue to consider improvements based on the condition of the pavement deterioration. In the meantime, we will conduct regular inspections and carry out necessary partial repairs until improvements are made.	Civil Engineering Department, Road and Waterway Construction Section, Management Department, Maintenance and Repair Section

4. Education (Schools and Lifelong Learning)

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5. Other Matters

No.	Response Date	Title	Contents	Response	Response Section
1	3 days	About Restaurants	The cafe "Hidamari" in the Shiroyama Cultural Center, the restaurant "Park Hill" in the Comprehensive Gymnasium, and the "Café Schlossberg" in the Central Library are all too plain, so I hope they can be made into more wonderful and inviting places.	About Cafe "Hidamari" The café "Hidamari" is operated by the Social Welfare Council of Inagi City as a place for activities for people with disabilities. Regarding the opinions we received, we conveyed them to the Social Welfare Council, and they responded, "We will strive to make it a place where everyone can gather easily." The city is also supporting efforts to improve the wages of people with disabilities. We appreciate your continued use and support. About Restaurant 'Park Hill' The restaurant "Park Hill" located in Inagi Central Park Comprehensive Gymnasium is scheduled to become a new dining space based on the proposal of the designated manager in line with the renewal of the designated management for the fiscal year 2024. In the future, we will discuss with the designated manager about the dissemination of information regarding the restaurant's guidance and will work on it. About Schlosberg Cafe "Kissashurosuberuku" is a café attached to the library, so it is different from regular dining establishments. However, taking your opinions into account, we will consider measures to make the café more noticeable to visitors, such as increasing signage at the library entrance and the SHIROYAMA EXPERIENCE STUDY INSTITUE entrance. In addition, we offer seasonal menus and, recently, a variety of creative food and drink options, including the 'Taste Series Favored by Literary Masters' unique to our library café. We will continue to operate with the aim of creating a more attractive café where users can spend their time comfortably.	Cafe "Hidamari" = Disability Welfare Division Disability Welfare Section Restaurant 'Park Hill' = Sports Promotion Section Sports Promotion Division Schlossberg Cafe = Library Service Section
2	14 days	About Citizen Use of the Comprehensive Gymnasium Recreation Room	I wanted to take my grandchild to the recreation room of the Comprehensive Gymnasium to play ping pong and other activities, but it was fully booked for group reservations and not available for general citizens. I would like there to be some slots available for same-day visitors from Inagi City.	The individual access to Inagi Central Park Comprehensive Gymnasium has designated open days each month, and we also provide access for time slots without group reservations as needed. Among these, the recreation room will be open for family ping pong for a total of 25 days in July (including 10 days on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays), and we will continue to establish open days in the future. The opening hours are irregular, so please contact the Comprehensive Gymnasium for inquiries or check the website of the designated management organization, the Inagi Green Wellness Foundation.	Sports Promotion Section Sports Promotion Division
3	23 days	About the Use of the Comprehensive Gymnasium	To use the Comprehensive Gymnasium, you must apply, and the user groups will be determined by lottery. However, recently, the groups affiliated with the Sports Association have reserved it for a year, and general groups cannot even participate in the lottery. Please consider the following to ensure that citizens can use the Comprehensive Gymnasium fairly. Applications will be conducted fairly by each organization. Organizations affiliated with the Sports Association will be given priority when participating in the city's sports festival and other events. When the sports association holds competitions, they will be given priority. When using half of the recreation room, consider the usage status of the kendo hall and other facilities.	Regarding the use of the Comprehensive Gymnasium, it is necessary to secure reservations in advance for events and competitions, not limited to organizations affiliated with the Sports Association. There may be instances where reservations are made before the lottery for general organizations. As the number of prioritized events continues to increase each year, we will continue to consider reservation methods to ensure fairness for all users, taking into account the feedback received. Furthermore, regarding the consideration of using the kendo dojo and other facilities as an alternative to the recreation room, there are user preferences, so it is difficult for the city to make a decision unilaterally.	Sports Promotion Section Sports Promotion Division
4	24 days	Application for the Tokyo Metropolitan National Health Insurance Limit Application Certification	When applying, why is it necessary to have a stamp after confirming the driver's license, confirming the My Number Card, and filling in the number? Can't this be improved?	To apply for the Limit Amount Application Certificate, we will confirm your identity and create an Application Form that includes the insured person's symbol and number, the head of household's name, date of birth, and address, as well as the name, date of birth, and relationship to the head of household of the person eligible for the reduction, printed on it. This aims to reduce the burden of filling out the Application Form at the counter, and the requirement for the applicant's seal can be waived by signing the applicant's name instead. To remove the seal section from the Application Form created by the National Health Insurance System, system modifications are required, which will incur costs. Therefore, we are currently implementing the above measures, but we will remove the seal section from the Application Form when the system is updated in the future. If there was a lack of information regarding the exemption of the seal on the Application Form during the procedure at the counter, we apologize and will ensure that guidance at the counter is thorough in the future. In addition, by registering the My Number Card for use as a Health Insurance Card, it will not be necessary to present the Certificate of Eligibility for Maximum Amount at medical institutions that support the use of the My Number Card as a Health Insurance Card.	Insurance and Pension Division National Health Insurance Section