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Home My Public Portal About04-22-04 TRAFFIC & PARKING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TRAFFIC, PARKING AND SAFETY COMMISSION TO BE HELD ON APRIL 22, 2004 AT 6:00 P.M. OPENING CEREMONIES �1 '�'�'�"' �� f�ECE9�/��. 1. CALL FOR ORDER CITYOf LYNWOOD CITY ^!.!`:R�`S Q"F!CE 2. INVOCATION �,p� 1� 2004 3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AF� P� 7i8iS�l0illi12i1i2;3i4i5i� 4 KNOWLEDGMENT OF POSTING � O' ! �w I 5. ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS t� �� n�:�: �� DOMITILA AGUILAR AUDREY LOPEZ JOHN BEIMER MANNY PEREZ PEARLINE CALDERON RODNEY WHITE J CECELIA DOVE 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 26, 2004 MEETING � I PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS � � SCHEDULED MATTERS � . I 7. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2004 i 8. ON—STREET HANDICAP PARKING REQUEST AT 3940 LUGO AVENUE � � 9. ON—STREET HANDICAP PARKING REQUEST AT 4254 AGNES AVENUE i 10. ON—STREET FiANDICAP PARKING REQUEST AT 3147 CARLIN AVENUE ' i 11. ON—STREET HANDICAP PARKING REQUEST AT 4361 BREWSTER AVENUE � 12. ON—STREET HANDICAP PARKING REQUEST AT 10953 FRACAR AVENUE ; REVIEW OF UPCOMING ITEMS I --- I INFORMATIONAL ITEMS COMMISSION ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ADJOURNMENT I � � I � I i I t I I i � City of Lynwood Traffic, Parking and Public Safety Commission Minutes of the Regular Meeting February 26, 2004 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Peazline Calderon called the meeting to order at 6:04 P.M. INVOCATION Commissioner pove delivered the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Perez led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF POSTING Paul Nguyen acknowledged the posting of the Traffic, Parking and Public Safety Commission Agenda on February 19, 2004. ROLL CALL i Commissioners John Beimer, Cecelia Dove, Manny Perez and Chairperson Pearline Calderon I answered roll call. Commissioners Audrey Lopez was absent. Commissioner Rodney White I was also absent because of conflict with another city meeting which he chaired. Paul Nguyen � and Helen Sanchez from the Environmental Services Department and Deputy Joel Ulloa from � the Century Station were also in attendance. � APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 23 2003 MEETING � I Commissioner pove stated that there was a discrepancy in the minutes of Item #8. The paragraph "She did not feel that this was a problem" should be conected as "She did not fee( � that the visibility was a problem". Commissioner Beimer made the motion to accept the minutes with said corrections. Commissioner Perez seconded the motion and all voted to accept the � minutes. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATION � i Mr. Frank Calderon of 4029 Josephine Street, Lynwood addressed the Commission regarding ' Item #8. He stated that he had written a letter to the US. Department of Civil Rights regarding j the issue of putting back the drive approach or issuing the handicap parking space in front of 4029 Josephine Street. Mr. Calderon read a portion of the letter to the Commission. ' i � Mrs. Curlin of 3146 Flower Street addressed the Commission regarding the notification she had _ received on parking restriction of oversized vehicles, She wanted to know if permits are available so that she can keep her vehicle parked in front of hei home. Staff explained the Lynwood Municipal Codes prohibits parking of vehicles hi�her than 72" in residential streets for a period of more than three hours. Chairperson Calderon stated that this issue would be discussed during commissioner orals. SCHEDULED MATTERS ITEM # 7- ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2004. Chairperson Calderon opened the nomination for chairpersonship. Commissioner Perez nominated Mrs. Calderon for a second term as Chairperson. Due to the fact that there were only four commissioners in this meeting and that the new member has not yet been sworn in, staff recommended that the election be continued until the March meeting when there is a full commission. A vote was taken and all voted to continue the election to the March meeting. At this time, Councilman Rodriguez swore in Domitila Aguilar as a new member of the Traffic and Parking Commission. Commissioner Aguilar took her seat and spoke briefly. ITEM #8 ON —STREET HANDICAP PARKING REQUEST AT 3940 LUGO AVENUE. Chairperson Calderon opened discussion on Item #8. There was no one in the audience to represent the applicant. Staff and the Commission discussed the item regarding the re- installation of the drive approach. Staff suggested that the Commission make a decision to grant or reject the handicap parking space request. After a thorough discussion among the Commission and with staff, Commissioner Perez made the motion to approve the request. Chairperson Calderon seconded the motion. A vote was taken and Commissioners Perez and ' Calderon voted for the approval. Commissioners Beimer and Dove voted against the approval. ' Commissioner Aguilar abstained from voting until she could familiarize herself with the item. I Because of the tight vote, Commissioner Perez made the motion to bring back the item in the � next month meeting. Commissioner pove seconded the motion and all voted in favor. I ITEM #9 ONE WAY STREET SURVEY RESULTS FOR ROOSEVELT SCHOOL AREA I Staff explained the purpose of the survey to the Commission. Commissioner Aguilar inquired � about the number of surveys that were sent to residents and the response. Staff provided the statistical result to the Commission. The survey results did not support the proposed one-way street conversion. REVIEW OF UP COMING ITEMS � i Staff informed the Commission that there will be at least three new applications for handicap j parking spaces one at Agnes Avenue, Brewster Avenue and Carlin Avenue, which staff will present to the Commission at the March meeting. The continued Item #8 will also be presented aY this meeting. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS � Deputy Ulloa from Century Station provided the Commission with an update on the Sheriffls f � activities. He stated that he had worked on improving the traffic safety at Roosevelt School and I have tried to introduce the valet program, but the parents did not support it I � 2 � _ I COMMISSIONER ORALS Commissioner Aguilar stated that the Safety Program Mr. Robinson spoke about was a very good idea. She agreed with the other commissioners that a partnership with the other commissions would be very helpful. Commissioner pove stated that she would like to see a town hall type meeting held in Lynwood with adults and children that would center on `SAFETY' issues. She asked staff to help her by giving her guidelines on how to organize this type of event. Staff stated that the OTS Grant that the Sheriffls Department is implementing may provide for this type of public outreach/ education relative to traffic safety. Staff will be looking into it. Commissioner pove also asked for staffls opinion regazding the issued of parking oversize vehicles on residential streets brought up earlier by Mrs. Curlin. Staff responded that the prohibition of this type of parking is set by the City Code and the resident would have to park the oversize vehicle off the street. Commissioner Beimer requested to have a copy of Chapter 7 of the Lynwood Municipal Code. Staff responded that they would bring one to the next meeting. , Commissioner Perez expressed that he was sorry he could not help the residents regarding the RV's. He reminded them that the Commission cannot change the city ordinances but can only provide advice. Commissioner Calderon stated that there has to be some sort of program put in action that will educate the children and enforce the program. She stated that she had heard there was going to be an increase in the parking meter fees. She asked staff to look into the matter and get back to this commission at the next meeting. She thought that it be good if the City could look into � providing the residents who do not have a place to park their oversize vehicles. � She was happy to hear that Mr. Robinsons' program was being utilized in the city. Chairperson Calderon asked staff to bring back the report that summarizes the requests made by this � i commission. , ADJOURNMENT j Commissioner Perez made the motion to adjoum the meeting. Commissioner pove seconded � the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 PM. , TPC04febm i � i i 3 I I 1 � 1 ' DATE: April 22, 2004 � TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE + TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION . FROM: Yadi Farhadi, P.E., Director of Environmental Services/City Engineer ' Miguel Alvarez, Civil Engineering Assistant � i SUBJECT: ON STREET HANDICAP PARKING REQUEST � 3940 Lugo Avenue I APPLICANT: Louis R. Oliver I ( PURPOSE: E To recommend that the Traffic, Parking and Safety Commission review the application for an on-street handicap parking space in front of 3940 Lugo Avenue. BACKGROUND: A request for an on-street handicap parking space was received from Louis R. Oliver, resident of 3940 Lugo Avenue. Staff first presented this request to the Traffic and Parking Commission on January 22, 2004. However, due to the possible involvement of City Council regarding the reinstallation of a drive approach at said address, the Traffic and Parking Commission decided to continue the review of this request. On February 26, 2004, staff brought back this item to the Commission. At that time, the re-installation of a drive approach at said address was still unresolved. Because of a tight vote (2 yes, 2 no and 1 abstained) on the motion to approve the handicap parking I request (see February 26, 2004 meeting minutes), the Commission continued this item � to the March meeting. � On March 17, 2004, the Lynwood City Council approved the re-installation of a drive � approach at this location. ' ANALYSIS: i' City Council Resolution 79-89 out�ines warrants for assigning on-street handicap � parking. In order to assign an on-street handicap parking space all of the following ; warrants must be met: � 1. Applicant (or guardian) must be in possession of a valid license plate for "Disabled , Persons" or "Disabled Veterans" issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles on the vehicle. ; � I H:\WORDPILE\PUI3WORI:S\"fPC\TPC Itcros\tpc04001.DOC � 2. The proposed disabled parking space must be in front of the disabled persons' place of residence. 3. Subject residence must not have off-street parking available or off-street space that may be converted into disabled parking. 4. Applicant must provide a signed statement from a medical doctor that the disabled person is unable (even with the aid of crutches, braces, walker, wheelchair or similar support) to travel more than 50 feet between his or her home and automobile without the assistance of a second person. 5. Applicant must pay an initial fee of $ 50.00 to cover the cost of field investigation, installation, maintenance and future removal. 6. Applicant must pay an annual fee of $25.00, after the first year, to cover the cost of the yearly investigation to confirm the present need for the handicapped parking zones. Staff met with Mrs. Oliver at the site to review the application. Mr. Oliver and his wife are both handicapped. Both husband and wife are 69-year old. Mr. Oliver uses a wheelchair and sometimes a walker to aid his walking. Mrs. Oliver stated that her husband also has diabetes and kidney problems. He is picked up by a med-van and taken to the hospital for dialysis treatment three times a week. Mrs. Oliver also uses a cane to aid her walking since both her knees are damaged. She stated that both her knees are going to be replaced. � At the present time, there exists a detached 1-car garage at this property. The garage is I in the back next to the alley. The driveway approach in the front was closed off in 2002 i when the street was reconstructed (see attached sketch). The driveway in the front still � is in place. Mrs. Oliver stated the parking space in front of her house is not always � available for her or his husband to park. Mrs. Oliver also stated that it is very difficult for ! the med-van to locate available parking when Mr. Oliver is picked up. I i With the recent City Council's approval to re-install a drive approach at this address, ; which would lead to an on-site driveway, the applicanYs request for the on-street ! handicap parking is not justified. Staff is recommending denial of this request. � RECOMMENDATION: � Staff recommends that the Traffic, Parking and Safety Commission review this , application and concur with staff's denial of the on-street handicap-parking request in � front of 3940 Lugo Avenue i i � � � H:\WORDPILG\PUBWOR1i5\TPC\l'PC Itcros\tpc0400LDOC � I � I ALLEY so� .� — .v .� — — .� .v .� .v �_� � 1 I � � � .� I � � � � I � � � � � �� . j �. a ' ' � �. a N.T.S. I w ; .CONC. 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ANALYSIS: City Council Resolution 79-89 outlines warrants for assigning on-street handicap i parking. In order to assign an on-street handicap parking space all of the following , warrants must be met: 1. Applicant (or guardian) must be in possession of a valid license plate for "Disabled i Persons" or "Disabled Veterans" issued by the California Department of Motor : Vehicles on the vehicle. � 2. The proposed disabled parking space must be in front of the disabled persons' place � of residence. ; 3. Subject residence must not have off-street parking available or off-street space that j may be converted into disabled parking. 4. Applicant must provide a signed statement from a medical doctor that the disabled person is unable (even with the aid of crutches, braces, walker, wheelchair or similar support) to travel more than 50 feet between his or her home and automobile without � the assistance of a second person. ; 5. Applicant must pay an initial fee of $ 50.00 to cover the cost of field investigation, � ; H:\WORp�ILE\PUBWORKS\TPCCfPC 1[cros\MARCH2O04 Casc 2.DOC � � r i � installation, maintenance and future removal. 6. Applicant must pay an annual fee of $25.00, after the first year, to cover the cost of the yearly investigation to confirm the present need for the handicapped parking zones. Staff met with Mr. Robles at the site to review the application. Mr. Robles is handicapped, and sometimes he uses a cane to aid his waiking due to problem of having a back nerve between two bones. He has not undergone any surgeries. However, he claims that sometimes is difficult for him to walk. At the present time, there exists a detached one-car garage at his property. The garage is in the back next to alley (see attached sketch). Mr. Robles stated the parking space in front of his house is not always available for him to park. Staff's opinion is that Mr. Robles does have on-site parking facility. Based on this reasoning, his request for the on-street handicap parking is not justified. Staff is recommending denial of this request. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Traffic, Parking and Safety Commission review this application and concur with staff's deniai of the on-street handicap-parking request in front of 4254 Agnes Avenue i � I � � ; ' i � I � � Ii:\W02DFILL'\PO[3 WORKS\TPC\TPC I[ems\MARCH2O04 Case 2.DOC i I — I ALLEY 6.5' � w — — — — I-CAR W GARAGE a � � � �� .a I a CONC. PATIO � N.T.S. �' •' .I � I • � W • I � ' •� , � o � � I ° ,. . � .� .I ; f— y I I � •',� I 1 • I I � a .; I W SFD I � i � f ' ' .< i ,\, °� I � � � a . Q : — - 9DEwux . . a � � a a . A � � W PAIIMMAY �' W �Y �y �j. .. 4254 AGNES AVENUE � CITY OF LYNWOOD � ; 4254 AGNES AVENUE ; DRWG BY: CHECKED BY: APPV'D BY: ' � CITY ENGINEER RCE DATE � � I I RECEIVEn =Ee t s ?uo� CtTY OF Ln�rwoOD ENVIRONh4EkTA! 3eAVICES APPLICATION DISABLED PERSONS ON-STREET PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS Important: Please read instruc[ions on reverse side before filling out (Please Type or Pnnt) ' Applicant's Name _ �C Fr � a c /'i f b�E C � ' Address 1t � �; �. �-� . � � �.� V � CitY `� C%9' L� - Zip CodeLr�.;�:��di'elephone No. �, / E�� E 3/_/7� �/. � 1. Is the above address [he proposed location for the disabled pazking space? Yes ; e�y No � 2. Do you own the property at this address or are you renting it? i own the property �'_;_ I am renting it Other If othec explain — 3. Is the applicant the disabled person? Yes �No [f not, what is [he relationship to the disabled person? � . Spouse_Pazent _ Guardian_ Relative Other � 4. Do you have valid disabled persons placazd (DP or VT plates) issued by the Califomia Department of Motor Vehicles on you vehicle? Yes -{� Placazd No. '�7Exp. Date �� 3 G y No_ I T I 5. Is there a driveway or other off-street space available at this address that may � be used for off-street parking space? Yes_ No � � 6. Is there sufficient space in front of this address to accommodate an on-street parlcing � space? Yes �P No _ � I have read and understand the p�eceding instructions and have answered the above � questions truthfully and [o the best of my ability. I also understand that the disabled pazking - � space is not exempt from street sweeping pazking restrictions or other applicaUle part time � parking prohibitions at this location. .. i � / I AppficanPs Signature �� -„ / � C.-CC'd h ' Date Z. �//— �, L�' I ...........» ................. � ....................»............. MEDICAL DOCTOR'S STATEMENT i I I testified that the subject "Disabled Person" in this application constitutes a special � hazdship case who is unable to travel more than 50 feet without the assistarice of crutches, ' braces, walker, wheelchair or other u ort; and that such condition is expected to wntinue ! for a period of at least . � � Doctor's Signature Date � 2— ��j • �� i � {Please Type or Print Following) , Doctor's Name � �t� �-� � �'j. y.�� ,/� � Address Z2.. �� (� �T11 , ' City l� 0 J Zip CoJc CG Telephone No. �� 3 7 p�� y 3 I �'IaDS, y I I DATE: April 22, 2004 TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION 1 FROM: Yadi Farhadi, P.E., Director of Environmental Services/City Engineer R� Miguel Alvarez, Civil Engineering Assistant U SUBJECT: ON STREET HANDICAP PARKING REQUEST 3147 Carlin Avenue APPLICANT: Robert E. Williams PURPOSE: To recommend that the Traffic, Parking and Safety Commission review the application for an on-street handicap parking space in front of 3147 Carlin Avenue. BACKGROUND: A request for an on-street handicap parking space was received from Robert E. • i Williams, resident of 3147 Carlin Avenue. � i ANALYSIS: I City Council Resolution 79-89 outlines warrants for assigning on-street handicap � parking. In order to assign an on-street handicap parking space all of the following � warrants must be met: i I 1. Applicant (or guardian) must be in possession of a valid license plate for "Disabled Persons" or "Disabled Veterans" issued by the California Department of Motor ; Vehicles on the vehicle. ; I 2. The proposed disabled parking space must be in front of the disabled persons' place � of residence. 3. Subject residence must not have off-street parking available or off-street space that � may be converted into disabled parking. � j 4. Applicant must provide a signed statement from a medical doctor that the disabled j person is unable (even with the aid of crutches, braces, walker, wheelchair or similar ; support) to travel more than 50 feet between his or her home and automobile without � the assistance of a second person. i i 5. Applicant must pay an initial fee of $ 50.00 to cover the cost of field investigation, ( H:\WOIiDPILE\PUDWORKS\TPC\TPC ItemsUAARCPI2004 Case 3.DOC i I _. _ ' installation, maintenance and future removal. 6. Applicant must pay an annual fee of $25.00, after the first year, to cover the cost of the yearly investigation to confirm the present need for the handicapped parking zones. Staff met with Mr. Williams at the site to review the appiication. Mr. Williams is handicapped, and sometimes he uses a cane to aid his walking due to problem with his equilibrium after he goYfirst stroke in 1992. He stated that he can walk with difficulty within a distance of 15 to 50 feet. Mr. Williams is 62 years old. At the present time, there exists a concrete driveway with carport that leads to a detached two-car garage at his property (see attached sketch). Mr. Williams stated the parking space in front of his house is not always available for him to park. Staff's opinion is that Mr. Williams does have on-site parking facility. Based on this reasoning, his request for the on-street handicap parking is not justified. Staff is recommending denial of this request. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Traffic, Parking and Safety Commission review this application and concur with staffs denial of the on-street handicap-parking request in i front of 3147 Carlin Avenue � I � i I � � i , � � � H:\WORDPILB\PUL3WORKS\'CPC\TPC I[ems\MARCI12004 Casc 3.DOC � I � 55' � � � � � � � Y � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �i � � � � � � �� 2-CAR �, y , �, �, I � y , GARAGE I N.T.S. t a , �I I � d a d I � � � � 4 a �� N CONC. DRIVEWAY ( d a � d I � �� 7�- a - �, I �CARPORT — _ I — SFD � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � d — — �. _ �_ �Y �Y J� W �Y ° ' � d �', � � ' a ' . " � � so[wux . . ° ' a ° ' e a J� �Y \ � . O. ' J' �Y V� PMI(WAY `�' �Y �Y �Y �Y � I 3147 CARLIN AVENUE I f CITY OF LYNWOOD � � � � 3147 CARLIN AVENUE i i APPV'D BY: � � �� DRWG BY: CHECKED BY: i CIN ENGINEER RCE DATE i i I �' RECEfV=[? �. :� ,, _ .._ CITYOFLYNWOOD c";J'lirfON6i�N"i;�3��V;�� APPLICATION DISABLED PERSONS ON-STREET PARKING II•1 RESIDENTIAL AREAS Important: Please read instructions on reverse side before filling out p (Please Type or Print) , ' Applicant's Nam , I )P � �. � �� S � . I Address ��7 �� '�( . j �j ��h�l1�V �u Zip Code � Telephone N�� 79�—/�SL� I. Is the above dress the proposed location for the disabled pazking space? Yes No 2. Do you own the propert at this address or aze you ren[i�g it? I own the property �I am renting it_ Other If other explain 3. Is the applicar�t the disabled person? Yes ✓IVo If not, what is the"relationship to the disabled person? . Spouse_'pazent _ Guardian_ Relative_ Other 4. Do you have valid disabled persons placazd (DP or VT plates) issued by the Califomia Department of Motor Vehicles on you vehicle? Yes ✓ placazd No. Exp. Date No 5. Is there a driveway or other off-street spsce avaiiaofe�this address that may be used for off-street parking space? Yes � No ' � 6. Is there sufficient space in front of this address to accommodate an on-street pazking space? Yes / No I have read and understand the preceding instruc[ions and have answered the above ques[ions truthfully and to the best of my ability. I a(so understand that the disabled parking space is not exempt from street sweeping pazking restrictions or other applicable part time pazking prohibitions at this location. � —� � ApplicanYsSignature l�� '� 4 ��o,�� Date ,�.—I � �,;,� _�� ...................«..............,..........,................. i I MEDICAL DOCTOR'S STATEMENT i I testified that the subject "Disabled Persod' in this application constitutes a special � hazdship case who is tu�able to travel more than 50 feet without the assistance of crutches, I braces, walker, wheelchair or other suppoR; and !hat such condition is expected to continue for a period of at ]east I yeaz. � Doctor'sSignature � Date?/�p/�'Ca i �—?--- I (Please Type or Print Following) I Eai`,ARDp A. 03!'_.A, Gp � Doctor's Name . .� � Address Hof� 7'r[nit� 1•"•edlcal Ciinlc . aP A U , City ��gQ710 ( S• Telephone No. � 1 I I DATE: April 22, 2004 TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION FROM: Yadi Farhadi, P.E., Director of Environmental Services/City Engineer� Miguel Alvarez, Civil Engineering Assistant 4 SUBJECT: ON STREET HANDICAP PARKING REQUEST 4361 Brewster Avenue APPLICANT: Rev. Faitala T. Failauga PURPOSE: To recommend that the Traffic, Parking and Safety Commission review the application for an on-street handicap parking space in front of 4361 Brewster Avenue. BACKGROUND: A request for an on-street handicap parking space was received from Rev. Failauga, pastor of The Light House Samoan Pentecostal Church of God located at 4361 Brewster Avenue. ANALYSIS: City Council Resolution 79-89 outlines warrants for assigning on-street handicap parking. In order to assign an on-street handicap parking space all of the following warrants must be met: 1. Appiicant (or guardian) must be in possession of a valid license plate for "Disabled Persons" or "Disabled Veterans" issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles on the vehicle. 2. The proposed disabled parking space must be in front of the disabled persons' place of residence. 3. Subject residence must not have off-street parking available or off-street space that may be converted into disabled parking. 4. Applicant must provide a signed statement from a medical doctor that the disabled person is unable (even with the aid of crutches, braces, walker, wheelchair or similar support) to travel more than 50 feet between his or her home and automobile without the assistance of a second person. I PI:\WORDPfLL\PUB WORKS\TPC\'fPC ItemsU1ARCH2O04.DOC I 5. Applicant must pay an initial fee of $ 50.00 to cover the cost of field investigation, installation, maintenance and future removal. 6. Applicant must pay an annual fee of $25.00, after the first year, to cover the cost of the yearly investigation to confirm the present need for the handicapped parking zones. Staff met with Rev. Failauga at the site to review the application. Rev. Failauga is handicapped. He is 63 years old. Rev. Failauga sometimes uses a cane to aid his walking due to severe arthritis. He has not undergone any surgeries. However, he claims that is very difficult for him to walk distances greater than twenty (20) feet. At the present time, there exists an asphalt-paved lot behind the church. The lot is accessible through the rear alley (see attached sketch). He stated that lot is primarily used for church members to cook meals for church events held every Sunday. Rev. Failauga stated the parking space in front of the church is not always available for him to park during church services on Sundays or during the weekdays when other church events take place. Staff's opinion is that Rev. Failauga does have on-site parking facility. Based on this reasoning, his request for the on-street handicap parking is not justified. Staff is recommending denial of this request. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Traffic, Parking and Safety Commission review this application and concur with staff's denial of the on-street handicap-parking request in front of 4361 Brewster Avenue � � li:\WORDFILB\PUI3WORKS\TPCCfPC Itcros\MARCF12004.DOC � I . ALLEY o�� CHAIN-LINK FENCE I WITH GATE � I � I I ASPHALT-PAVED LOT v � I N.T.S. � I � I I � ( � I o � i I � � � I � , I I W J I`, � I J � r. I Q i I-STY CHURCH I � r. � i i . /� '� i � PO H N a —. . — a. a . ° ° . <. .a . SI�EWALK aa. 4361 BREWSTER AVE. CITY OF LYNWOOD i i 4361 BREWSTER AVENUE � I APPV'D BY: I DRWG BY: CHECKED 8Y: i CITY ENGINEER RCE DATE I I � I tv%EC7CT.4L f��i U n c1 .� �.\�NWOGU. <:! ' REG�14'�'� CITY OF LYNWOOD `�.p . , APPLICATION ENVIROfdPi�: k' ;L _cn��ir; - DISABLED PERSONS ON-STREET PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS Important: Please read inshvctions on reverse side before filling out (Please Type or print) ' APP1icanYsName pF� �Q\\Q\� � FA\�C� �c Address �� \ � � =�`_�^S'. '=� `:.`v �� H�\w�� c� c �� .S, i 3�e) E>3�- $'� s'�. -.Ho«E , City��jN��pc�� ZipCode��TelephoneN 13�c�\-�U�-S��z.-�._cE\�, � 1. Is the above address the proposed location for the disa6led pazking space? Yes v No 2. Do you own the property at this address or aze you renting it?� � o2�,re�� I own the property _ I azn renting it V Other�_ Ifotherexplain W� a2cT�E oa� M��tiiGQ cc o:�.� c�.�.�c�. ��Y.o:� �.4tiT<\w Qv:�\c\<ci� C:�.Z uS4'�'r.��.�'. T�:.F.;� ?vo�:�-�. 3. Is the applicant the disabled person? Yes '✓No If not, what is the relationship to the disabled person? � . Spouse 'Parent _ Guazdian_ Relative O[her � 4. Do you have valid disabled persons placazd (DP or VT plates) issued by the Califomia Department of Motor Vehicles on you vehicle? Yes v PlacazdNo.Duq�nOAb Exp.Date( p_, r, No_ 5. Is tnere a driveway or other off-street space available at this address that may be used for off-street parking space? Yes_ No � � � 6. Is there sufficient space in front of this address to accommodate an on-street pazking space? Yes No �- �� — ��":: C� t��tRCr�`.' c� o�a� ��.hu<<<r.. L \r ::;>?: ,�ol'. � _ \ I have read and understand the preceding instructions and have answered the above questions truthfully and to the best of my abiliry. I also understand that the disabled pazking - space is not exempt from street sweeping pazking restriclions or other applicable part lime pazking prohibitions at this location. .. ApplicanPsSignamre�„.`.��„X',j, �,(�„�,p� Date 2 -- � - `,'a � —� � ....,..».........« .............«.....»+...................,..,. MEDICAL DOCTOR'S STATEMENT I testified that the subject "Disabled Person" in this appiic2tion censti!u?es a special hazdship case who is unabie to trave] more than 50 feet without the assistance of crutches, i braces, waiker, wheelchair or other support; and that such condition is expected to continue � for a period of at ]east 1 yeaz. � � Doctor's SignaNre � � � Date 2 ^ �3 P� ' � (Please Type or Print Following) DOCtor'S Name Douglae E. Okparo, M.O. I out ente e ve, mle 72p I Address Rencho Dominguez, CA 90227 I City Zip Code Telephone No. 3/ U- 6� I- S"U S� I I � DATE: April 22, 2004 TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION \ �� FROM: Yadi Farhadi, P.E., Director of Environmental Services/City Engineer �' Miguel Alvarez, Civil Engineering Assistant SUBJECT: ON STREET HANDICAP PARKING REQUEST 10953 Fracar Avenue APPLICANT: Ramona Gonzales Rivera and Ruben Gonzalez C. PURPOSE: To recommend that the Traffic, Parking and Safety Commission review the application for an on-street handicap parking space in front of 10953 Fracar Avenue. BACKGROUND: A request for an on-street handicap parking space was received from Ramona Gonzalez Rivera and Ruben Gonzalez, residents of 10953 Avenue. ANALYSIS: City Council Resolution 79-89 outlines warrants for assigning on-street handicap parking. In order to assign an on-street handicap parking space all of the following warrants must be met: 1. Applicant (or guardian) must be in possession of a valid license plate for "Disabled Persons" or "Disabled Veterans" issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles on the vehicle. 2. The proposed disabled parking space must be in front of the disabled persons' place of residence. 3. Subject residence must not have off-street parking available or off-street space that may be converted into disabled parking. 4. Applicant must provide a signed statement from a medical doctor that the disabled person is unable (even with the aid of crutches, braces, walker, wheelchair or similar support) to travel more than 50 feet between his or her home and automobile without the assistance of a second person. 5. Applicant must pay an initial fee of $ 50.00 to cover the cost of field investigation, li:\WORDI�ILB\PUI3WORAS\TPC\'fPC Itenu\April 2004DOC installation, maintenance and future removal. 6. Applicant must pay an annual fee of $25.00, after the first year, to cover the cost of the yearly investigation to confirm the present need for the handicapped parking zones. Staff met with Mr. Gonzalez at the site to review the application. Mr. Gonzalez stated that his wife has two of her back nerves damaged due to a fall she suffered when she was still a child and that sometimes she uses a walker to aid her walking; Mr. Gonzalez also stated that his wife is diabetic. Mrs. Gonzalez is 51 years old. Mr. Gonzalez is not handicapped. At the present time, there exists a concrete driveway that leads to an attached two-car garage at their property (see attached sketch). Mr. Gonzalez stated that parking space in front of their house is not always available for them to park and that is difficult for them to pull out from the driveway facing Imperial Highway. Staff's opinion is that Mr. and Mrs. Gonzales do have on-site parking facility. Based on this reasoning, their request for the on-street handicap parking is not justified. Staff is recommending denial of this request. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Traffic, Parking and Safety Commission review this application and concur with staff's denial of the on-street handicap-parking request in front of 10953 Fracar Avenue H:\WORDPILG\PUF3WOR6S\TPC\TPC Irems�Apri12004.DOC i � � o� � N.T.S. � � � � �� , :. . � � � � � � � ` � � � � � � a , .I •' a . .V �L �Y �Y �Y �Y I � �•� � � W W W W W ' d , , a . . • �Y W W W �L �L I W . W W � W � �. 6 � .. . �' I . .. '4 .' ',-, � a ', ' I CONCRETE �: 2- R ATTA D � } � ,' ! DRIYEyJAY ,.. � ?� ' , ,. GARAG I J a ;.. W a' Q • j �, , �, �, � �, � W � ' : .� .v W � � � �_ ~ � I — w ' ; I .v w � � � � � '., � �, �, SFD I �� I Q .: � � � � . � � � .� , w w .v � w � ' ' < w .v -.• � � a�. a� W J� • W W ` ' � ' , • . . votwux . . a . � a a . a n �Y �L J' PMMNAY J� �L J� �Y �Y 10953 FRACAR AVENUE CITY OF LYNWOOD 10953 FRACAR AVENUE APPV'D BY: DRWG BY: CHECKED BY: CITI' ENGINEER RCE DATE ��, I I ` �, �EGEI1/E� CITY OF LYNWOOD MAR 1 0 2004 ENVIRONMENiA� SERVICES APPLICATION DISABLED PERSONS ON-STREET PARKING IN RESIDGNTIFlL ARFpS Important: Please read instructions on reverse side before filling out � ,�/ (Please Type or Print) � I�' � ' Applir,aIIPSName_V��N��LF' TtAMONA RIVPRA AND RUREN� GON7.A7P7� C� Address 10353 FRAC?�R AVB, . City ?�YNWO�n Zip Code `�0252 TelephoneNo. 310=631-0777 � I. Is the above address the proposed location for the disabled pazking space? � Yes *_ No 2. Do you own the property at this address or are you renting it? � I own the property �:r I am renting it Other If other explain — 3. Is the applicae�t the disabled person? Ye�� No If not, what is the'relationship to the disabled perso�? Spouse Parent _ Guardian__ Relative � � _ Other � 4. Do you have valid disabled persons placazd (DP or VT plates) issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles on you vehicle? Yes �*'* Placard No�+593757 � — Exp. Date6-30-OS No A092D03 6-30-OS — 5. Is there a driveway or other off=street space available at this address that may be used for off-street parlcing s v..,. .� W? :�P.>? ON 'Yfl?i CqRNRR OF IMPF.RIrI� ��Nn��n IS RD. AT THF ,^,TOP � � 6. Is�he��e suf�icienl space m��front of this ddress ro accommodaie hn on-st et pa c iig to t a 1 Y.� sp2ce? Yes :�.x No � I have read a�d understand the preceding instmctions and have answered the above questions truthfully and to the best of my ability. I also u�derstand that the disabled parking space is not exempt from street sweeping parking restrictionsor other applicable part time parking prohibitions at this location. / � ApplicanYs Signatu� —�S•� Date �Z 2�-t /C�e � #XittlY4t}##5tT#YifYX MEDICAL DOCTOR'S STATEMENT I testified that the subject "Disabled Person" in this appliea[ion constitutes a special � hazdship case who is unable to trave] more tha� 50 feet without ihe assista��ce of crutches, braces, walker, wheelchair or o�upport; and that such condition is expected to continue for a period of at least 1 yca / Doctor's Signature �.�=ti— �j Date �- �/ (Pfease Type or Piint Following) - . Doctor's Nazne � � �' 11525 B 9 �� - �� Address �kshire Ave., # 201 Downe C 4 862368q Fax: (562) g23_7112 City Zip Code Telephone No. '�, I �