Response to Proposals for City Administration in July 2023
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 |
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| 1 | 10th | About HPV Vaccine Subsidies | As of April 1, 2023, the Silgard 9 vaccine can be administered at public expense. My family has already paid for this vaccine for my two daughters in the year before last and last year. We received a notification that families who have already paid for the vaccine before April 1, 2023, are not eligible for the subsidy under this assistance program. This is very disappointing and unsatisfactory. I would like the subsidy to be refunded to families who have already received the vaccine. | The HPV vaccine, starting from April 2013, has been made a regular vaccination with the 2-valent and 4-valent vaccines available for public funding. However, due to reports of pain and movement disorders that could not be definitively ruled out as being related to the vaccine, the national government notified municipalities to refrain from actively recommending the vaccine. In Inagi City, this active recommendation was withheld from fiscal year 2013 to fiscal year 2021. Subsequently, in November 2021, the national expert committee confirmed that there were no particular concerns regarding the safety of the 2-valent and 4-valent vaccines, leading to a recommendation for individual vaccinations. In our city, active recommendations were resumed from April 1, 2022. Along with the discussions for the resumption of active recommendations for the 2-valent and 4-valent HPV vaccines, the national expert committee has been continuing discussions on the use of the 9-valent HPV vaccine, which received manufacturing and sales approval in July 2020, for regular vaccinations. In November 2022, it was approved to include the 9-valent HPV vaccine in regular vaccinations starting from fiscal year 2023, allowing it to be used for public funding just like the 2-valent and 4-valent HPV vaccines from April 1, 2023. Based on this national decision, our city sent out a notice regarding the "Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (9-valent HPV Vaccine) Vaccination Information" to the eligible individuals in late March 2023, informing them that the 9-valent vaccine will be available for public funding from April 1, 2023. Regarding the subsidy for the 9-valent HPV vaccine, which was requested through proposals to the City Administration, since this vaccine was not included in the regular vaccinations (public funding) under the Vaccination Law until March 31, 2023, there are no plans for the city to provide refunds or subsidies for the vaccination costs if it was received as a voluntary vaccination. |
Health Division Health Promotion Section |
| 2 | 24th | About Vaccine Recipients | The vaccination tickets will be mailed around March, and my child will turn 12 in May. Since there will be an overnight experience at Inagi City Elementary School at the end of July, I hoped to get vaccinated in July, but I was informed that children over 12 are not eligible for vaccination and that I should wait until the distribution of vaccination tickets in the fall. The mailed notice only mentioned that the venue for those over 12 would be changed. What will happen if many children get infected with COVID-19 during the school overnight experience? | COVID-19 vaccination is being implemented based on national guidelines, and there are significant differences in the system for children aged up to 11 years and those aged 12 and older. First, the pediatric vaccine administration began on March 8, 2023, with the start of additional vaccinations for the pediatric Omicron variant. Vaccination vouchers were sent from the city to eligible children. Since the target age for vaccination is from 5 to 11 years old, if you wish to receive the pediatric vaccine, it was necessary to do so by the day before your 12th birthday. Next, for those aged 12 and older, the type of vaccine changes from pediatric to adult. Vaccination for those aged 12 and older was temporarily concluded on May 7, 2023, and the next round will be after September 2023, as indicated by the national government on March 7, 2023. Therefore, we have informed the public through the Inagi Newsletter April issue, the city website, and email distribution (sent on March 14, 2023) about the end of the vaccination period that started in the fall of 2022 and that those wishing to be vaccinated should do so by May 7. In the future, if new national policies are announced, we will continue to publish information on the Inagi Newsletter and the city website to keep everyone informed. |
Health Division Health Promotion Section |
| 3 | 24th | Regarding the disposal of used diapers at City Hall and municipal facilities | When using the City Hall or the Health Center, there are times when I need to change my child's diaper, but it says, "Please take your diaper home," and I always take it back. Nowadays, Inagi City is one of the few places that requires you to take it home. I would like public facilities to allow us to dispose of diapers there. | Currently, the city requests that used paper diapers be disposed of at home by placing them in the "diaper-specific bags" that are distributed for free at each public facility, and to be disposed of on burnable garbage days. At various public facilities in the city, which are used by an unspecified number of people, there are challenges such as hygiene management of the disposal locations for used paper diapers and measures for infectious waste, so we ask users to take them home for disposal. In the future, we will study the proper disposal of used paper diapers at public facilities in the city, taking into account the needs of facility users and examples from other municipalities. |
Property Management Division Facilities Section Living Environment Division Waste and Recycling Section |
3. Community Development and Living Environment
| No. | Response Date | Title | Contents | Response | Response Section |
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14th |
Proposal for Dog Run | In recent years, Inagi City has also seen an increase in population, leading to more households with pets. While communities have formed through dog walking, there are no places for dogs to play with each other. Parks are areas for children to play, so dogs cannot play there. I would like vacant lots to be turned into a municipal dog run. | Regarding the establishment of a dog run, we have been considering locations such as Tateyato Green Space and Shiroyama Park since 2014, but we were unable to proceed due to a lack of understanding from the local residents. We will continue to explore new candidate sites for its establishment. Specifically, we will consider the park that will be developed within the Nanzan Eastern Land Readjustment Project area as a candidate site for the dog run. | Greenery and Environment Division Green and Park Section |
| 2 | 19th | Installation of EV Chargers in Parks | I drive an electric vehicle, but I often find it inconvenient because there are almost no places to charge within the city. I go to parks in Mitaka City, Chofu City, and Fuchu City to charge. I would like you to consider installing EV chargers in the parking lots of parks like Inagi Central Park, where many people come by car. | The city declared in February of the 5th year of Reiwa that it aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 by actively promoting decarbonization measures in collaboration with the public and private sectors. Regarding the proposal to install publicly accessible EV chargers in city parks, we believe it is an effective measure for the spread of high-performance EVs. However, considering the need for renewable energy for the electricity used for charging and the duration of stay in the parks, while rapid charging facilities are desirable, there are challenges such as high installation costs. Therefore, we will research effective methods, referencing examples from other cities. |
Greenery and Environment Division Environmental Policy Section |
| 3 | 26th | Regarding the Tamagawa 7-5-3 Shukuenkido Line | When will the No. 7, 5, 3 Yado Enokido Line be extended to Kawasaki Street? Cars are entering narrow roads, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. | The section of the Takanawa 7-5-3 Yashikido Line from the old Tsurukawa Highway to the Kawasaki Highway is currently working on acquiring road land with the understanding and cooperation of the relevant landowners for road development. In addition, we have already started construction for the installation of water, sewerage, and electrical lines in the road land that has been cooperated with, and after the completion of these works, we will proceed with road construction aiming for traffic opening in the 8th year of Reiwa. Furthermore, we believe that the future development of the Takanawa 7-5-3 Yashikido Line will ensure the safety of pedestrians and cyclists using the existing narrow roads mentioned in the opinions and proposals to the City Administration. |
Civil Engineering Department, Road and Waterway Construction Section |
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26th | About Road Extension and Opening | When will the road connecting Inagi Ohashi to the Nanzan Rehabilitation Hospital open? | The Multi 7.4.5 Higashi-Naganuma Yanokuchi Line, which connects from Inagi Ohashi to the rehabilitation area, is currently being developed through the South Mountain East Land Readjustment Project by the association, and we have been informed that it is scheduled to connect to the Yomiuri Land Line within the fiscal year 2025. | Section Management Division |
4. Education (Schools and Lifelong Learning)
| No. | Response Date | Title | Contents | Response | Response Section |
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13th |
About the city's measures for school refusal and special support education | There is a lack of information for parents struggling with school refusal, so I would like it to be disclosed on the website and in city reports. Although we have been provided with one tablet per student under the GIGA School Initiative, will there be individual support for online classes for children who refuse to attend school? Additionally, the period for entering the Smile Room has been set to one year as a general rule according to the city's policy. I have a developmental disorder and had been in the room for three years, but unfortunately, I had to leave, and I heard that it would take several years to re-enter. Individual support in regular classes is likely to be difficult due to the burden and busyness of the homeroom teachers, and Inagi City does not have special support classes (emotional), and the school counselor is only available once a week, so I feel quite isolated with few places to turn to. I believe that further enhancement of the city's special support education is an urgent issue to ensure that children with developmental disorders do not fall behind in their education. |
There are no plans to provide information regarding school refusal or private free schools on the website or in city publications, but I have been informed that necessary information is being provided at the Inagi City Counseling Office according to individual circumstances. For online classes, those who wish to participate can do so through their enrolled school, so please consult the school directly. It is presumed that children with developmental disabilities have left the Smile Room and are currently studying only in regular classes, but if you have any concerns, please consult the school or the Inagi City Counseling Office. Furthermore, I have been informed that the Board of Education will continue to listen to the needs of children, students, and parents, and will proceed with considerations tailored to the actual situation of each child. |
Guidance Division Chief |
| 2 | 24th | About Special Support Classes | I would like not only a Smile Room at Minamiyama Elementary School but also the establishment of a special support class. To attend an elementary school with a special support class, one must cross a main road, which poses both distance and danger for walking alone, so parents have to provide transportation. It is also tough in terms of time and physically because there are siblings. | The establishment of special support classes is being considered based on the "Basic Policy for Promoting and Enhancing Special Support Education in Inagi City Public Schools," taking into account the scale of the schools and the situation regarding school consultations. When establishing new special support classes, specialized councils such as the "Inagi City Special Support Education Review Committee" are convened for discussions and consultations. After preparing the learning environment and instructional system, including facility improvements and teacher placements, while considering regional balance, special support classes are currently established in 4 elementary schools and 2 junior high schools. The city does not have a designated school system for special support classes. As of May 1, 2023, regarding the students enrolled in special support classes, it is possible to accept eligible students at existing schools under the standard class composition of 8 students per class as stipulated by the "Law on Standards for Class Composition and Faculty and Staff Numbers in Public Compulsory Education Schools." Therefore, there are currently no plans to establish new special support classes. We will continue to consider responses based on changes in the number of eligible students and the situation regarding school consultations. |
Academic Affairs Division, Academic Affairs Section |
| 3 | 24th | School Districts for Junior High Schools - About Club Activities at Inagi City Dai 4 Junior High School | I heard that Inagi City Dai 4 Junior High School has very few club activities. When you become a junior high school student, there is an image of having many clubs, and there are many things to learn from experiencing matches and participating in competitions. It seems that other junior high schools have various clubs. It may be because of the small number of students, but I heard that the neighboring area has a large number of students. Is there no plan to change the school district? Like other junior high schools, I hope measures will be taken to increase the number of club activities that can be chosen. |
The setting of school districts in Inagi City takes into account the conditions of the city and the number of children and students, as well as changes in the educational environment. Approximately every five years, the "Inagi City Public Schools Appropriate School Districts Review Committee" is established to consider these matters. Currently, discussions are underway regarding the future of school districts over a two-year period, covering fiscal years 2023 and 2024. I have heard that the extracurricular activities at each Inagi City junior high school are established based on the situation of the school faculty and staff, the number of students, and the actual conditions of the school. Therefore, the number of extracurricular activities that can be established varies depending on the size of the school. At Inagi City Dai 4 Junior High School, it is prioritized to ensure that the currently established extracurricular activities can be conducted safely and effectively, so we appreciate your understanding. |
Academic Affairs Division, Academic Affairs Section Instruction Division, Instruction Supervisor |
5. Other Matters
| No. | Response Date | Title | Contents | Response | Response Section |
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| 1 | 19th | Opening Hours of the Community Center Parking Lot | I arrived by car at Shiroyama Community Center at 8:50 AM to attend a class starting at 9:00 AM, but the parking lot was locked and I couldn't enter. I came back to the parking lot at 8:55 AM, but it was still locked. I would like the community center's parking lot to open by 8:50 AM. |
We sincerely apologize for the delay in unlocking the Shiroyama Community Center parking lot as the opening time approached. Upon confirming with the staff, it is usually unlocked around 8:45 AM, but on that day, the person in charge was unexpectedly unable to come to work, and as a result of adjustments and alternative arrangements, the unlocking was delayed. We have shared the feedback received with the staff of the Shiroyama Cultural Center and the personnel from the Senior Employment Center responsible for the actual unlocking work, and instructed that in the event the person in charge is absent, an alternative should be designated to carry out the work by the scheduled time. |
Lifelong Learning Division Social Education / Community Center Section |
| 2 | 24th | About the voting and counting of votes for the Inagi City Council member election and the Mayor of Inagi City election | The results of the recent Inagi City Council member election and the Mayor of Inagi City election were reported on the website far too late, making it embarrassing that private television stations provided updates faster than the city's own reports. The results on the day of the counting were announced in "units of 500 votes," but what criteria were used for this? Since it is a report, at the very least, it should be announced in "units of 100 votes" as they come in. Furthermore, I believe that the counting process should be conducted transparently, similar to a council broadcast, and made available to the citizens. |
First, the results of the ballot counting conducted by the Election Administration Commission will be announced after all tasks, including determining the validity of each vote and aggregating the votes for each candidate, are completed at the counting center where voters cast their votes. In contrast, the so-called certain election results reported by various media outlets generally predict the outcomes based on their own exit polls or interim announcements before the official results are released. Additionally, the interim ballot counting reports conducted before the official results are confirmed are generally issued every 30 minutes, but initially, they are based on organizing the votes for each candidate in batches of 500, which are then published as counting report values. Furthermore, there are observers recommended by the candidates at the counting center, and the process is conducted publicly with the participation of voters. Given that the ballot counting is carried out in a fair and impartial manner, there are no plans to introduce live broadcasts of the counting process. We will continue to study the initiatives of other municipalities and strive for accurate and prompt ballot counting and public relations. |
Election Administration Commission Election Section |
| 3 | 24th | About LGBT | The LGBT bill has passed in the National Diet. In places like the United States, there have been issues where biological males claim to be women and enter women's restrooms, and recently it has been reported that such men have entered women's baths in Japan as well. Furthermore, I believe that educating elementary and junior high school students about LGBT issues is not good for their mental well-being. | The law concerning the promotion of national understanding of the diversity of sexual orientation and gender identity is a law that deepens understanding of sexual diversity, and it does not change the way women’s facilities are used, nor does it restrict people's behavior or add any new rights. Furthermore, regarding education, it mentions "education according to the development of the mind and body" as a policy to strive for, and the government will promote research to prevent situations of concern from occurring. As a city, we believe it is important to fulfill the role of local public entities as stated in the law to promote citizens' understanding, but we would like to implement policies while referring to various opinions from the citizens. |
General Affairs and Contracts Division General Affairs Section |
| 4 | 25th | About the City Hall 1st Floor Restroom (Women) | The odor is terrible. Please renovate the restroom. | The toilets in Inagi City Hall are cleaned daily to remove dirt and odors, including cleaning of sinks, toilets, and floors in all restrooms. At the same time, we check the condition of the water seal in the toilets, which helps prevent odors. Additionally, separate from daily cleaning, we conduct high-pressure cleaning of the plumbing twice a year, making efforts for environmental conservation in terms of plumbing and facilities. Regarding the women's restroom on the first floor, where we received feedback, multiple staff members confirmed later that there was no odor significant enough to indicate any abnormalities in the plumbing. We will continue to strive to maintain a good environment through our cleaning efforts. |
Property Management Division Facility Section |
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