HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2022-184RESOLUTION NO. 2022 - 184
RESOLUTION N 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 1HARDING
AVENUE
WHEREAS, Mr. Oscar Holguin, resident of 1623 Harding Avenue, 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 Vehicles; 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 Mr. Holguin's residence has a driveway
and garage; and
WHEREAS, the driveway is 20 feet long by 10 feet wide with a slope of 4%; and
WHEREAS, the minimum dimensions for a garage or driveway to accommodate a vehicle
with a disabled driver or passenger is 20 feet long by 12 feet wide with a slope of 2% or less; and
WHEREAS, this condition is not met since the dimensions ns 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 October 12, 2022;
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 staff's
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.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Resolution No. 2022 — 184
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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 1623 Harding Avenue.
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 15th day of November mber,_
ATTEST:
tuz Molin ity Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Barry J. S
Its, Interim CityAttorne
Ale jadis, Mayor
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of National City, California, on
November 15, 2022 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Sotelo-Solis, Bush, Morrison, Rios, Rodriguez
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: ALEJANDRA S TEL -SOLIS
BY:
Mayor of the City of National City, California
Luz o lina
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
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Shelley Ch -1, MMC, Deputy City Cierk