Last updated: January 23, 2020
Saturday, October 5, 2019
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| [About processing after tree felling] There was a large tree on the sidewalk opposite the Hirao Neighborhood Hall, and after the tree was cut down, the sidewalk was constructed. However, perhaps because the roots of the trees were not allowed to rot properly, something similar to magma is overflowing from the ground, causing discoloration of the road surface. My child touched it and got a rash, so I would like the roots to be removed. |
・Even if the top of a tree is cut, the roots are still alive, so I think they absorb water and release something like sap. - Tree management costs a huge amount of money, and cutting down roots costs even more, so we would like to consider what to do with the roots after they are cut as a research topic. |
| [About bus routes] A new road will open in the Hirao area around next month, but will it connect buses from Shin-Yurigaoka to Wakabadai? |
・I can't say for sure, but I think it will happen. ・In the past, there was a high demand for buses for commuting from residential complexes to stations, but as the population declines and the population ages in Tokyo, this need has decreased. ・Increasing the number of new bus routes, extending routes, and increasing the number of buses is rare these days, but the population of Inagi City is still increasing, and the bus company is requesting that they allow more buses. I have a request. This is extremely rare in the neighborhood. |
| [About child abuse measures] I have heard that child abuse is increasing in the city, but I would like to hear about the current situation and what measures you are taking against abuse. |
・The reality is that child abuse is increasing. Because it is difficult to draw the line between whether or not it is abuse, and it is difficult for public authorities to enter the household, it has been overlooked by the public, but now that it has become a common understanding, more and more cases are coming to the surface and being reported, and the number of cases is increasing. There is a side. ・Unlike in the past, there are more families with only one child these days, and parents lack experience and information about raising children, which can lead to isolation and abuse, which can lead to a betrayal of love. ・The problem is that abuse can result in death or disability. If there is a report, we can respond, but in the past, it was difficult to forcefully respond. The Tokyo Metropolitan Ordinance was enacted to prevent child abuse, prohibiting violence even in the name of discipline, and this made it easier for public authority to enter the household. ・The city's Child and Family Support Center was created to provide comprehensive support for child-rearing, including consultation and guidance on child-rearing concerns, but now the number of cases of abuse has increased significantly. If you see any abuse, please report it immediately. |
| [About Odara Tunnel] When is it expected that the Odara Tunnel will be connected to Tsurugaoka Kaido? |
・We would like to proceed as quickly as possible, but it will take time because many landowners are involved and there are many unknowns, such as who owns which land. ・Tsurukawa Kaido is only a short distance from the Odara rezoning boundary, but it will take some time as it is now. |
| [About Inagi Daini Junior High School] Inagi Second Junior High School is aging. Are there any plans for renovation? |
- This can be said about all public facilities, and large-scale renovations will be carried out one after another as they age, but there is nothing that can be done first. ・A characteristic of Inagi is that the city expanded rapidly and its population rapidly increased, so various public facilities were built at the same time. Therefore, the timing of renewal coincides with aging. The challenge is how to maintain public facilities in the face of a declining birthrate, aging population, declining population, and declining tax revenue. ・Other municipalities have reduced the number of facilities from 10 to 5 and are rebuilding new facilities instead, but Inagi City's population is still increasing, and there are calls for more facilities to be built. Therefore, it is planned that the existing facilities will be maintained as they are. ・Renovation of the second junior high school was not included in the current Fourth Long-term Comprehensive Plan, which is positioned as the city's top plan, but we are currently formulating the next long-term comprehensive plan, and this will be considered in that. That will happen. |
| [About street trees] The zelkova trees along the street have grown so much that their roots are uprooting the sidewalks, and when the wind blows, their branches fall down, making it dangerous. I want you to do some serious pruning work. |
・While we have continued to develop the town by taking into consideration the needs of citizens in the changing times, I think it was not appropriate to choose the Japanese zelkova, which grows into a large tree, as a street tree. However, I cannot deny it retroactively, so I would like to consider countermeasures. ・Trees spread out their roots to support the top, so if you prune it properly even when it's still growing, the roots won't spread out and balance will be maintained, but I had a strong complaint about pruning a tree before, so I left it alone. There are problems with both the lack of understanding regarding pruning and the fact that the plant was left unattended because of complaints. ・The fundamental countermeasure against uprooting is cutting down the roots, but it is difficult to deal with this as it is estimated to cost hundreds of millions of dollars. |
| [About Hirao Neighborhood Park] Hirao Neighborhood Park is overflowing with soil and is in a state of disrepair, so I would like it to be maintained. |
・Inagi City has the second largest green park area per capita in Tokyo, after Tama City. Park maintenance costs a lot of money. ・With the rebuilding of the housing complex in Hirao, if we do not develop the town in an integrated manner with the Hirao housing complex shopping street and the nearby park, only the condominiums will improve and the rest will be left behind. We would like to consider the needs of the area, such as how to pass trees through the area and organize trees. |
| [About Keirokai] The Hirao district is aging, and some people are not participating in senior citizens' meetings, but how many people are not participating? Also, how about holding senior citizens' meetings in smaller groups so that people can easily participate? |
・Every year, the Respect for the Aged Party is held in two sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, and a total of about 1,000 people attend. ・The people who are invited to the Respect for the Aged Party are people over the age of 70, and invitations have been sent to about 10,000 people, so the participation rate is about 10%. A special bus will be used to provide transportation, and we hope that many people will be able to participate. |
| [About the police box] There is a police box in Hirao, but there are many hours when there are no police officers, such as in the morning and at night, so it would be difficult to rush in if something happens, so I would like it to be stationed permanently. |
-Every year we request the police to install traffic lights, crosswalks, and police boxes, but our requests have not been realized, so we will continue to persist in our requests. The Metropolitan Police Department's argument is that in addition to lack of funding, there are also a lack of people willing to become police officers, which means there are not enough police officers stationed at police stations. ・Inagi City has a growing population, so we have been requesting that the number of police stations and other facilities be increased, but because the city has one of the lowest crime rates in Tokyo, our requests are not being prioritized. We will continue to make such requests. |
| [About rescue methods in times of disaster] When I asked the Inagi Fire Department if there was a rescue boat in case there was a risk of flooding in Inagi City in the event of a disaster, I was told that there was only one boat with a motor. How can we rescue people living near the Tama River? |
・Even if the Tama River's embankments do not break, if there is a heavy rain that occurs once every 500 years, the Tama River will not be able to discharge the water and it will flow backwards, so the flood gates will need to be closed, and there is a risk that the rainwater inside will have nowhere to go and could lead to flooding. There is. ・However, unlike earthquakes, disasters caused by heavy rain can be predicted in advance. Evacuation recommendations can be issued before flooding occurs, so if you evacuate immediately, you can avoid using a boat. If the city issues an evacuation advisory, please evacuate to a higher location immediately. ・In addition, one motorized boat is located at the fire station, and boats and life jackets are located at the 7th branch of the fire department. In the future, I would like to consider preparing floats. |
| [About the water depth display board] In Inagi City, I haven't seen any signs indicating the depth of the water in meters, etc. Are there any plans to install one? |
- Flood depth display boards display the expected depth of flooding on utility poles in areas where flooding is expected, and have been installed on utility poles since last year. |
Inagi City General Affairs Department Secretary Public Relations Division Phone: 042-378-2111