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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
FROM: Len Gorecki, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Jerry Stock, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to install an on-street disabled parking space (blue curb) at 9636 Van Ruiten Street (C.E.# 24-02).
DATE: April 8, 2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This action would approve and authorize the installation of an on-street disabled parking space (blue curb) at 9636 Van Ruiten Street pursuant to Bellflower Municipal Code (“BMC”) Chapter 10.04.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to install an on-street disabled parking space (blue curb) at 9636 Van Ruiten Street; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated cost to install the on-street disabled parking space is $300.00. Funds are budgeted in Account No. 010-43170-3100 (Street Maintenance Traffic Paint).
DISCUSSION
At the February 20, 2024, Public Safety Commission meeting, the City Engineer presented a request to install one (1) on-street disabled parking space at 9636 Van Ruiten Street. Following the staff report, the Public Safety Commission requested the City Engineer to obtain additional information specific to the property location and report the findings back to the Commission.
On February 27, 2024, the City Engineer met with the resident at the property location to better understand the need for an on-street blue curb parking space. Based on the site visit, the following has been noted:
• The property is a single-family dwelling with a detached garage accessed through an alleyway at the rear of the property.
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Staff Report – Installation of an on-street disabled parking space (blue curb) at 9636 Van Ruiten Street
April 8, 2024
DISCUSSION – Continued
• Although there is one (1) on-site parking space at the rear of the home, access into the home through the rear door requires the resident to climb up steps.
Additionally, there are interior steps that separate the front of the home from the rear.
• The residents’ living room, dining area, kitchen and bedroom are located at the front of the residence, and they essentially live exclusively in the front of the home. The resident currently enters the home through the front of the residence which also has steps and includes a handrail to assist the resident.
• The distance from the proposed disabled parking space to the front door is nearly half the distance from the rear of the property to the front door and represents the shortest accessible path of travel.
The City has verified that the resident possesses a valid disabled placard and that the resident is the property owner at 9636 Van Ruiten Street. It was further explained to the resident that if approved and installed, the disabled parking space is available to any motorist or vehicle that possesses or displays a valid disabled placard as well. Based on the site visit and discussion with the resident, Public Works staff recommends the installation of a twenty (20) foot section of blue curb in front of 9636 Van Ruiten Street.
The location of the proposed blue curb is illustrated in the attached aerial photograph.
On February 6, 2024, the City provided notice to area residents that the recommended change would be considered by the Commission at its February 20, 2024, meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
Aerial Photo ..................................................................................................................... 3 Street View Photo ........................................................................................................... 4 Notification Letter to Residents ....................................................................................... 5
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Printed 2/6/2024
City of Bellflower
Proposed On-Street Disabled Parking Space (Blue Curb)Scale: 1 in = 30 ft9636 Van Ruiten Street -3-
Proposed Installation of an On-Street Disabled Parking Space (Blue Curb) -4-
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