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AGENDA REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 11, 2013
ITEM NO. 2013-16
ITEM TITLE: REQUEST FOR INSTALLATION OF A BLUE CURB HANDICAP
PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF 1838 WILSON AVENUE (BY J.
ROMERO)
PREPARED BY: Kenneth Fernandez, P.E.
DISCUSSION:
Mr. John Romero, resident of 1838 Wilson Avenue, has requested a blue curb handicap
parking space in front of his residence due to physical limitations. The residence is
located mid -block on the west side of Wilson Avenue between W. 18th Street and W. 19th
Street. Mr. Romero has a valid disabled persons placard from the California Department
of Motor Vehicles.
Staff visited the site and verified that the aforementioned residence does not have a
driveway or garage to accommodate a vehicle. According to staff's conversations with
Mr. Romero, public parking is constantly limited. He has stated that parking anywhere
aside from the front of his residence is a physical burden due to his condition. Based on
the site evaluation, staff has determined that accessible parking is not available on the
property.
Currently, there are two diagonal blue curb handicap parking spaces located east of Mr.
Romero's residence on Harding Avenue, just south of VV. 18th Street next to St. Anthony
of Padua Catholic Church. There is also an existing handicap parking space located just
north of Mr. Romero's residence in front of 1812 Wilson Avenue (approved per TSC Item
101,E-04). However, per the City Council Disabled Persons Parking Policy, since the
total number of on -street handicap parking spaces (including the proposed handicap
parking space in front of 1838 Wilson Avenue) would not exceed 3% of the total number
of available on -street parking spaces in the area, Mr. Romero's request is eligible for
further consideration.
The City Council has adopted a policy, which is used to evaluate requests for handicap
parking
11 spaces. The City Council 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". This condition is met.
2. The proposed disabled parking space must be in front of the applicant's (or
guardian's) place of residence. This condition is met.
3. The residence must not have useable off-street parking available or an off-street
space available that may be converted into disabled parking. This condition is
met.
It shall be noted that handicap parking spaces do not constitute "personal reserved
parking" and that any person with valid "disabled persons" license plates or placards
may park in handicap spaces.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Since all three conditions of the City Council's Disabled Persons Parking Policy are met
for this "Special Hardship" case, staff recommends installation of a blue curb handicap
parking space with sign in front of the residence at 1838 Wilson Avenue.
EXHIBITS:
1. Correspondence
2. Location Map
3. Photos
4. Disabled Persons Parking Policy
2013-16
John P. Romero
1838 Wilson Avenue
National City Calif.
Phone 619-336-1961
Date 6-13-2013
To the Great City Of National City. I'm asking for a Blue Curb Handicap Parking request because
I have no parking in my property. As a senior citizen of National City. I'm looking at this matter as
a great concern for my health and well-being.
I once worked at General Dynamics and twenty five years earlier, I injured my knee twice and
underwent two knee operations. In the last five years, my left knee has been aggressively getting
worse, and that I'm feeling aggravating pain when 1 walk on it for a short distance.
Here is picture proof that one knee is bigger then the other. I'm looking forward for your assis-
tance soon to make my senior citizen life a little easier, that I'm guaranteed parking in front of my
house that I have lived at 1838 Wilson Avenue for sixth five years, all my life.
Sincerel
John P. Romero
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PLACARD NUMBER: G304955
ROMERO JOHN PHILIP
1838 WILSON AVE
NATIONAL CITY
CA 91950
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183E WILSON AVE
NATIONAL CITY
CA 91950
PURCHASE OF FUEL (BUSINESS & PROFESSIONS CODE 13660):
STATE THAW REQUIRES SERVICE STATIONS TO REFUEL A DISABLED PERSON'S VEHICLE
AT SELF ---SERVICE RATES, EXCEPT SELF-SP-TWICE FACILITIES WITH ONLY ONE CASHIER.
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PAYING *GREEN ZONES WITHOUT ie . '-TINE LIMITS *STREET WHERE
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*SPACES MARKED BY SX + T.O DISABLED PERSON PARKING SPACES.
IT IS CONSIDERED MISUSE: *TO DIOLAY'AklACA UNLESS THE DISABLED OWNER
IS BEING TRANSPORTED *TO DISPLAY',4*iiiACAD WHICH HAS BEEN CANCELLED OR
REVOKED *TO LOAN YOUR PLACARD TO ANYONE, INCLUDING FAMILY MEMBERS.
MISUSE IS A MISDEMEANOR (SECTION 4461VC) AND CAN RESULT IN CANCELLATION OR
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DISABLED PERSONS PARKING POLICY
The purpose of a disabled persons parking zone is to provide designated parking spaces at
major points of assembly for the exclusive use of physically disabled persons whose
vehicle displays a distinguishing license plate as authorized by the California Department
of iviotor Vehicles_
The City Council may upon recommendation of the City Engineer, designate specially
marked and posted on -street parking spaces for disabled persons pursuant to California
Vehicle Code 21101, et seq. at the following facilities:
1. Government buildings serving the public such as administration buildings,
public employment offices, public libraries, police stations, etc.
2. Hospitals and convalescent homes with more than 75-bed capacity.
3. Medical facilities and doctors' offices staffed by a maximum of five
practitioners. Zones shall be located to serve a maximum number of
facilities on one block.
4. Community service facilities such as senior citizens service centers, etc.
5. Accredited vocational training and educational facilities where no off-
street parking is provided for disabled persons.
6. EmpIoyment offices for major enterprises employing more than 200
persons.
Public recreational facilities including municipal swimming pools,
recreation halls, museums, etc.
Public theaters, auditoriums, meeting halls, arenas, stadiums with more
than 300 seating capacity.
Other places of assembly such as schools and churches.
10. Commercial and/or office buildings) with an aggregate of more than
50,000 square feet of usable floor space. Zone shall be located to serve a
maximum number of facilities on one block.
11. Hotels catering to daily guests, maintaining a ground floor lobby and a
switchboard that is operated 24 hours per day.
12. A hotel or apartment house catering to weekly or monthly guests and
containing more than 30 separate living units.
In addition, disabled persons parking spaces may be provided within all publicly owned,
leased or controlled off-street parking facilities as specified in the General Requirements.
General Requirements
Each disabled persons parking space shall be indicated by blue paint and a sign
(white on blue) showing the international symbol of accessibility (a profile view of a
wheelchair with occupant).
Where installed under the above criteria the total number of disabled persons curb
parking spaces will be limited to 3% of the total number of on -street parking spaces
available in the area and _shall be distributed uniformly within the area.
Disabled persons parking will not be installed at locations with a full-time parking
prohibition. When a disabled persons parking zone is installed where a part-time parking
prohibition is in effect, the disabled persons parking zone will have the same time
restrictions as the part-time parking prohibition.
The cost of installing disabled persons parking will be assumed by the City on
public streets and public off-street parking facilities.
In establishing on -street parking facilities for the disabled there shall be a
reasonable determination made that the need is of an on -going nature. The intent is to
prevent the proliferation of special parking stalls that may be installed for a short-terna
purpose but later are seldom used. Unjustified installation of such parking stalls
unnecessarily increases the City's maintenance and operations costs, reduce available on -
street parking for the general public, and detract from the overall effectiveness of the
disabled persons parking program.
Special Hardship Cases
It is not the intention of the City to provide personal reserved parking on the
public right jof-way, especially in residential areas. However, exceptions may be made,
in special hardship cases, provided all of the following conditions exists:
Applicant (or ,Mardian) must be in possession of valid license plates for
"disabled persons" or `disabled veterans[
(2) The proposed disabled parking space must be in front of the applicant's
(or guardian's) place of residence.
(3)
Subject residence must not have useable off-street parking available or
off-street space available that may be converted into disabled parking.
NOTE:It must be emphasized that such parking spaces do not constitute "personal
reserved parking" and that any person with valid "disabled persons" license plates may
park in the above stalls.
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