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Ms. Karen Vasquez, resident of 1033 "A" Avenue, has requested a blue curb handicap parking
space in front of her residence due to physical limitations. The residence is located mid -block
on the east side of "A" Avenue between E Plaza Boulevard and E 11th Street. Ms. Vasquez
possesses a valid disabled person's placard from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Staff visited the site to determine whether or not Ms. Vasquez's driveway could accommodate a
ADA access. While Ms. Vasquez's primary vehicle fits in her driveway, the
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driveway width does not provide for loading/unloading of her wheelchair, nor does it provide a
minimurn of 4 feet of clearance as required by ADA. Based on the site evaluation, staff has
determined that accessible parking is not available on the property.
Currently, there are no on -street handicap parking spaces provided nearby Ms. Vasquez's
residence.
At their meeting on September 11, 2013, the Traffic Safety Committee unanimously approved
the staff recommendation to install a blue curb handicap parking space in front of 1033 "A"
Avenue.
If approved by City Council, all work will be performed by City Public Works.