HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2022-180RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -180
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 SIGN GE IN FRONT OF THE RESIDENCE AT 3503 CAGLE STREET
WHEREAS, EAS, Mr. Gary Mujica, resident of 3503 Cagle 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 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. Mujica's residence has a driveway
and garage. With his permission and supervision, staff measured the driveway and the garage;
and
WHEREAS, EAS, the driveway is 20 feet long by 10 feet wide with negligible slope; and
WHEREAS, the garage is 18 feet long by 8 feet wide with a negligible slope; 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; and
WHEREAS, S, this condition is not met since the dimensions 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; 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 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.
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 3503 Cagle Street.
Section 2: 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 Novem
ATTEST:
Aleja d
uz Molina; pity Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Barry J. Shtllt�, Interim City Attorney
li• ayor
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
uez
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED TEr BY: ALEJANDRA SOTELO-SOLIS
Mayor of the City of National City, California
Luz Molina
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
BY:
el{ey Cha,�S�'1, MMC, Deputy City Clerk