Response to Proposals for City Administration in December 2023

• Response to Proposals for City Administration (December 2023) (PDF 267.6KB)

1. Matters Related to City Administration

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2. Health, Medical Care, Welfare, and Parenting

No.	Response Date	Title	Contents	Response	Response Section
1	18 days	About the Subsidy for Users of Unlicensed Childcare Services	Regarding the subsidy for users of unlicensed childcare services, I would like Inagi City to expand the scope of subsidies to all unlicensed childcare facilities, not just certified childcare centers.	Inagi City provides subsidies for those using unlicensed childcare services, including Licensed Childcare Centers certified by Tokyo. In addition to the national "Childcare Facility Utilization Benefits," each municipality offers its own unique subsidies, which vary by locality. In Inagi City, subsidies are provided for "taxable households with children aged 0 to 2 using Licensed Childcare Centers or employer-led childcare services," "non-taxable households' second and subsequent children aged 0 to 2 using Licensed Childcare Centers," and "second and subsequent children aged 3 to 5 using Licensed Childcare Centers."	Child Care Support Division Nursery School and Kindergarten Section
2	25 days	About Parenting Supplies	I would like a bulletin board for "I will give away / Please give me" parenting-related items at Children's Centers and Nursery Schools, like an ethical box.	Currently, at the Koyodai Play Space and Children's Center, we are utilizing Ethical boxes as a system to circulate clothing and other items donated by everyone, and we are informing the public through our website and other means. We understand that you would like to set up a bulletin board for parenting supplies, and the city would like to make a proposal at the 'Infants and Young Children Facility Liaison Meeting' and 'Child Care Support Project Regional Liaison Meeting' where private Business Operators managing nursery schools gather. In addition, next to the elevator on the first floor of City Hall, there is an information exchange corner for those who have items that are no longer needed at home, as well as for those who need items, labeled "I will give away" and "Please give me." We encourage you to consider using this service. For details, please see the 'Environment, Waste and Recycling' section on the Inagi City Website.	Parent and Child Comprehensive Support Center Koyodai Play Space Division
3	25 days	Designated Products for Municipal Junior High Schools	Regarding uniforms, even though they are public schools, there are many items that are forced to be purchased, and I feel the prices are high. Instead of custom-made items, wouldn't it be better to have inexpensive ready-made products that can be washed in a washing machine during the rapid growth period? Also, I hope efforts will be made to lower prices by negotiating prices for the same uniform across all schools in the city or by having multiple vendors compete.	The standard uniforms and school supplies for Inagi City Junior High Schools are determined by each school, and the selection and review are also carried out according to the circumstances of each school. The Board of Education instructs that when selecting teaching materials and school supplies for public schools, sufficient consideration should be given to the economic burden on parents or guardians, based on the regulations concerning the management and operation of Inagi City Public Schools. Additionally, when reviewing standard uniforms for junior high schools, it is instructed to consult with students, parents or guardians, and the School Management Council, and to proceed based on their opinions. Regarding the measurement times for standard uniforms at each school, there were some busy periods in Fiscal Year 2022, and some schools extended their hours while others could not complete the measurements even with extended hours. It was reported that the vendor would visit each household at a later date or handle it at a nearby agency. The Board of Education has instructed that appropriate measures be taken based on coordination between the schools and the vendors for the measurement of standard uniforms. In addition, the Board of Education implements a school assistance system such as "school supplies and commuting expenses" and "new enrollment school supplies expenses" as measures to support the lives of parenting households. Those in need can apply for financial support.	Guidance Division

3. Community Development and Living Environment

No.	Response Date	Title	Contents	Response	Response Section
1	8 days	About Road Maintenance	There is a cement protrusion on the road near Nijiiro Nursery School, and due to the height difference, it poses a danger of tripping at night and other times, so I would like it to be leveled.	We have conducted a site inspection and investigation regarding your request. As a result, the protrusion of the cement you pointed out is managed by the city, but due to the lower pavement surface of the private land (setback), a step has occurred. We will discuss this with the landowner and consider how to address it.	Maintenance and Repair Section, Management Division
2	18 days	Request for Consideration of Central Median Removal	I would like the central divider near Wakabadai 1-chome to be removed.	The central reservation is installed to separate the flow of traffic in both directions, aiming to prevent serious accidents caused by vehicles encroaching into oncoming lanes and to ensure smooth driving by restricting right turns. Regarding the relevant route, considering the high risk of traffic accidents due to right turns and U-turns from residential areas, as well as the fact that turning vehicles at intersections pose a greater risk, we have not established an opening in the central reservation in consultation with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, which is the traffic management authority, when developing the road. We apologize for the inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding and continued cooperation in safe driving.	Management Division Management Section
3	21 days	Response from the Living Environment Division	I tried to apply for the bulky waste collection service on behalf of a neighbor, but they insist that only applications from the person themselves are accepted, which is problematic. Is there any way to resolve this? Also, regarding the procedures for the bulky waste collection service, I have to call both the contractor and City Hall twice, so is it possible to handle everything at once at City Hall?	For the disposal method of oversized garbage in the city, please contact us in advance via the internet or phone regarding the items to be disposed of. By the morning of the reserved collection date, please affix the "oversized garbage processing ticket". For single-family homes, please place it in front of your house, and for apartment buildings, please dispose of it at the designated garbage collection point. In such cases, we provide assistance in transporting bulky waste for households consisting only of older adults aged 65 and over, or for households consisting only of individuals with physical disabilities of level 4 or higher, who find it difficult to dispose of bulky waste at the designated disposal locations. When using this service, it is necessary to confirm whether the individual is the subject or not. When contacted by the individual, their family, home helper, or legal guardian, we will always obtain their understanding that personal information will be inquired. Due to the purpose of personal information protection, this matter will be handled with caution, and we appreciate your understanding. In this case, although it was possible for the individual to make a phone call, if the individual is unable to make a call due to physical circumstances, it is possible to apply for the moving-out service through a representative, provided that the representative brings the power of attorney received from the individual at the counter. Two procedures are required to use the bulky waste collection service. Regarding the reservation of bulky waste, any citizen can make a reservation with the bulky waste reception and collection Business Operators, and the respective Business Operators manage and coordinate all aspects of the collection items and reservation status for collection dates. To determine the eligibility for the moving-out service, it is necessary to confirm the members of the household on the Certificate of Residence and the grade of the Physical Disability Certificate. From the perspective of personal information handling, this will be addressed only by the City Hall and not by the contractors. These two procedures are independent, so we ask everyone who wishes to use the moving-out service to complete a separate procedure.	Living Environment Division Waste and Recycling Section

4. Education (Schools and Lifelong Learning)

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5. Other Matters

No.	Response Date	Title	Contents	Response	Response Section
1	8 days	About Hello Cycle (Noritsuke)	I usually use the Hello Cycle, but there are few installation locations, and they are only in biased areas. Could you please install one in Tori-san Park as well?	Regarding your inquiry about the installation of the Hello Cycle, a basic agreement has been concluded between the operating business operator, OpenStreet Co., Ltd., and the city, and both parties are working together on this initiative. The locations for the shared cycle stations are determined by considering profitability and other factors, based on public land provided by the city and private land secured through negotiations by the operating business operators. We will continue to discuss with OpenStreet Co., Ltd. and work towards the installation of shared bicycle stations in necessary locations within the city, starting with the Koyodai area.	Tourism Division Tourism Section
2	14 days	I hope that Inagi City will also pass a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.	Why does the government not condemn the indiscriminate massacre of Israeli citizens by Hamas as an act of terrorism and call for a ceasefire? Resolutions calling for a ceasefire are being passed one after another in various regions, including Yokohama City. Is it not possible for Inagi City to receive a resolution as well?	The City Council is an independent body from the Mayor's office, and since this "Opinion/Suggestion" was a request to the City Council, we will convey the response from the City Council as follows. The "resolution" you requested serves as a means for the city council to express and display its will as a decision-making body regarding certain issues, regardless of the existence of legal grounds. Therefore, even if it is approved, no documents will be sent to related organizations. On the other hand, an "Opinion Statement" is a document that summarizes the will of the council as an opinion. According to Article 99 of the Local Autonomy Act, "The council of a regular local public entity may submit an opinion statement regarding matters of public interest of that regular local public entity to the National Diet or relevant administrative agencies." If approved, the document will be sent to the relevant administrative agency in the name of the chairperson. When submitting an Opinion Statement or requesting a resolution to the City Council, we ask that you submit it to the City Council's office as a Submission (or petition). After the Submission (or petition) is submitted, the process will involve forming a consensus among the council members, after which the City Council will reach a conclusion. Please note that submissions are accepted at each Regular Session, and the next one will be the first Regular Session of the 6th year of Reiwa, with a submission deadline of February 19th at 5 PM. The method for creating a Submission (Petition) is posted on the Inagi City Website, but if you have any questions, please contact the Inagi City Council Secretariat directly.	Inagi City Council Secretariat General Affairs and Research Division
3	14 days	Morning Speech at Yanokuchi Station	At Yanokuchi Station, a politician is giving a speech, and the noise is very loud and quite bothersome. Could you please refrain from using a microphone for speeches at least until 8 AM on weekdays?	The City Council is an independent body from the Mayor's office, and since this "Opinion/Suggestion" was a request to the City Council, we will convey the response from the City Council as follows. During the election campaign period, there are regulations under the Public Election Law regarding the times and places for speeches, while the freedom of political activity is guaranteed by the Constitution. Outside of the election campaign period, there are no specific legal regulations; however, any opinions received will be conveyed to the relevant elected officials.	Inagi City Council Secretariat General Affairs and Research Division
4	18 days	About the Partnership Declaration System	I would like Inagi City to create a partnership declaration system issued by the municipality.	In the notification of the Tokyo Metropolitan Partnership Declaration System, the partnership certificate issued by the city is not a required document. Therefore, if you have not yet completed the notification for the metropolitan system, please submit a copy of your family register or a certificate of single status to proceed with the notification. Regarding the implementation of the partnership declaration system by the city, it can be utilized broadly, including Inagi City, through the metropolitan system. Therefore, we are not considering the establishment of a unique declaration system for Inagi City. The city will strive to promote awareness of the system by introducing businesses for those who have received a certificate of receipt through the metropolitan system on the Inagi City Website.	General Affairs and Contracts Division General Affairs Section