Agenda Report
Fullerton City Council
MEETING DATE: MARCH 4, 2025
TO: CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY
SUBMITTED BY: STEPHEN BISE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
PREPARED BY: MICHAEL PLOTNIK, CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER
SUBJECT: 1855 WEST AVENUE DISABLED PERSONS PARKING
SUMMARY
City Council consideration of a Transportation and Circulation Commission (TCC) recommendation to install a Disabled Person Parking zone in front of 1855 West Avenue.
PROPOSED MOTION
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-XXX.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A DISABLED PERSON’S PARKING ZONE IN FRONT OF 1855 WEST AVENUE
ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS
Approve the Proposed Motion
Do not adopt resolution
Other options brought by City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Proposed Motion.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
The City Manager defers to the TCC recommendation.
PRIORITY POLICY STATEMENT
This item matches the following Priority Policy Statement:
Infrastructure and City Assets.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget includes costs associated with sign and marking installation and maintenance as well as various requests recommended by the TCC.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
West Avenue is a 36-foot-wide east / west residential street with a 25 miles per hour prima facie speed limit. The street has improved curbs, gutters and sidewalks on both sides. The street is comprised of single-family residential homes, with one multi-family apartment complex located several properties to the east of 1855 West Avenue. The City allows unrestricted on-street parking on both sides of West Avenue except during the 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. parking restriction. The residence has a detached two-car garage located at the rear of the property and access to the garage through steps with differential heights and through an alley, which pose challenges for the residents.
The property owner requested a disabled person parking space in front of the home due to severe physical limitations of both residents at the property (the owner and his wife). Both residents require frequent medical assistance necessitating close-proximity parking for on-going medical appointments. The neighborhood does not have parking accommodations for those with special needs. Staff recommends installing on-street parking in front of the home to enhance the health, safety and quality of life for the residents.
The property is consistent with City-approved guidelines for disabled person parking space installation and ADA-compliant improved parkway adjacent to the curb. Both 1855 West Avenue residents are disabled and possess a disabled person’s placard, provided to staff for verification.
The TCC considered this item on February 3, 2025 and voted unanimously to concur with the City traffic engineer recommendation and recommend City Council approve blue zone installation and appropriate signing in front of 1855 West Avenue.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution
Attachment 2 - TCC Staff Report
cc: City Manager Eric J. Levitt
1855 West Avenue Disabled Person Parking
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