HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2022-145RESOLUTION NO. 2022 — 1
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,
CALIFORNIA STAFF RECOMMENDS THE INSTALLATION OF A BLUE CURB
DISABLED PERSONS PARKING SPACE WITH SIGNAGE IN FRONT OF THE
RESIDENCE AT 420 EAST 2ND STREET
WHEREAS, the resident of 420 E. 2nd Street, has requested a blue curb disabled
persons parking space in front of his residence; and
WHEREAS, the resident possesses a valid disabled persons placard from the
California Department of Motor Vehiles; and
WHEREAS, the resident stated that it is difficult for him to find parking in front of
his residence due to the high demand of parking in the area and that a disabled persons
parking space in front of his residence would provide easier access to the house; and
WHEREAS, staff visited the site and observed that the residence has a driveway
entrance and garage; and
WHEREAS, S, with his permission and supervision, staff measured the driveway and
garage; and
WHEREAS, the driveway is 46 feet long by 10 feet wide with a slope of 4%; and
WHEREAS, the garage is 24 feet long by 10 feet wide with negligible slope; and
WHEREAS, the minimum dimensions for a driveway and garage to accommodate
a vehicle with a disabled driver or passenger is 20 feet long by 12 feet wide; and
WHEREAS, S, in order to accommodate a vehicle with a disabled driver or
passenger, the slope must be 2% or less; and
WHEREAS, these conditions are not met since the dimensions of the driveway
and garage and the slope of the driveway do not meet the minimum parking requirements
for disabled persons; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a policy which is used to evaluate
requests for disabled persons parking spaces; and
WHEREAS, the City Council Disabled Persons Parking Policy requirements for
"Special Hardship" cases are as follows: 1 Applicant (or guardian) must be in possession
of valid license plates or placard for `disabled persons, or "disabled veterans"; 2 The
proposed disabled parking space must be in front (or side if on a corner lot) of the
applicant's or guardian's place of residence; 3 The residence must not have useable
off-street parking available or an off-street space available that may be converted into
disabled parking; and
WHEREAS, this item was presented to the Traffic Safety Committee on May 11,
2022; and
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WHEREAS, staff sent notices to area residents inviting them to Zoom -In or call -in
to the Traffic Safety Committee Meeting and/or contact staff with any questions; and
WHEREAS, staff presented the results of the site evaluation to the Traffic Safety
Committee and after discussion, the Traffic Safety Committee voted to approve staffs
recommendation to install a blue curb disabled persons parking space with sign, since all
three conditions of the City Council Disabled Persons Parking p
Policy y for "Special
Hardship" cases are met.
NOW, THEREFORE, E, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS F LLO S:
Section 1: That the City Council hereby authorizes the installation of a blue curb
disabled persons parking space with signage in front of the residence at 420 E. 2nd
Street.
Section 2: That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 6th day of September 2022.
ATTEST:
Luz 4olina, City
Alejandra Satelo-Solis, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
nterirn City Attorney
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of National City, California, on
September 6, 2022 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Sotelo-Solis, Bush, Morrison, Rios, Rodriguez
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: ALEJANDRA SOTELO-SOLIS
BY:
Mayor of the City of National City, California
Luz Molina
City Cleik of the City of National City, California
Shelley Chapel, I I', D pLHy City Clerk