HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2022-185RESOLUTION NO. 2022 185
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 1420 COOLIDGE AVENUE
WHEREAS, Mrs. Maria Rodriguez, resident of 1420 Coolidge Avenue, has
requested a blue curb disabled persons parking space in front of her residence; and
WHEREAS, the resident possesses a valid disabled persons placard from the
California Department of Motor Vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the resident stated that it is difficult for her 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 her residence would provide easier access to the house; and
WHEREAS, staff visited the site and observed that Mrs. Rodriguez's 's residence
does not have a driveway or a garage. The slope on Coolidge Avenue was found to be
negligible; 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, s, this item was presented to the Traffic Safety Committee on October
12, 2022; and
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 Policy for "Special
Hardship" cases are met.
Resolution No. 2022 — 185
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Authorizes the installation of a blue curb disabled persons parking
space with signage in front of the residence at 1420 Coolidge Avenue.
Section 2: That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
Resolution olution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 15th day of November
ATTEST:
z o1 i n ', ► ity Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Barry J. olu l
Interim City -Attorney
AleSoW
o-Solis, Mayor
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of National City, California, on
November 1 , 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
Mayor of the City of National City, California
BY:
Luz Molina _
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
elley Ch� , MMC, Deputy City Clerk