HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2005-233RESOLUTION NO. 2005-233
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT TRANSITION PLAN
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council hereby
approves the Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan, attached as Exhibit A, with
the *exclusion of the section related to the Grape Bowl.
(*Note: Refer to Resolution No, 2005-234, adopted by the Lodi City Council on
November 2, 2005, regarding the formation of a Grape Bowl Ad Hoc Committee.)
Dated: November 2, 2005
1 hereby certify that Resolution No, 2005-233 was passed and adopted by the
Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held November 2, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Hansen, Hitchcock, Johnson, Mounce, and
Mayor Beckman
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Americans wj
Disabilities Act
TRANSITION p AN
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Transition Plan
Background
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law and was adopted in 1990. The
ADA required Public Agencies including Cities to perform a self-evaluation of facilities and
programs to determine what needed to be clone to achieve program accessibility. Based on
this evaluation, the public agency had to develop a transition plan for those barrier removal
projects that would require more than a year to remove. ADA required as a minimum that
the transition plan include the following:
1) List the physical barriers
2) Detail methods to remove the barriers
3) Provide a schedule
4) Name the official responsible for the plans' implementation.
This plan had to be completed by July 26, 1992. Any structural modifications had to be
completed by July 26, 1995.
To comply with ADA and meet these deadlines, the City of Lodi, in 1992, established an
ADA committee comprised of representatives from Public Works, Police, Fire, City
Manager's office, Human Resources, Parks & Recreation, and Building Inspection with the
Director of the Community Development Department as the chairperson. The City
completed a very thorough self-evaluation of structural barriers; however, a Transitional
Plan was not approved by the City Council. Notwithstanding, many of the barriers noted in
the evaluation have been corrected and are fisted in Appendix 1 of this plan.
In August of 2004, it was brought to the attention of City staff by a member of the disabled
community that some City facilities were not in compliance, Immediately after this
disclosure, the City reinstated the ADA committee with the same Department representation
as in 1992. The committee has since added a member of the disabled community and City
Attorney's Office. The first task was to complete another self-evaluation to determine what
barriers remained. This was completed by each of the various departments in January of
2005. The departments used a checklist using the ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)
and the California Building Code (CBC).
The focus of the committee gave priority to correcting or improving the accessibility to
facilities open to large numbers of the general public. Although ADA has no requirements
for periodic assessment and gives Cities some latitude for program accessibility, the
recommendation of the Committee was to be compliant with current disabled access
regulations. Furthermore, the committee recommends a schedule and method of
compliance by maintaining an updated transition plan that will satisfy current ADA
guidelines and California Building Code requirements.
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The committee has prepared this plan to reflect the City's desire to continue to provide a
realistic approach to bringing its facilities into compliance. The plan lists the most significant
and visible barriers to the disabled community, details the method of compliance with
ADAAG and CBC, provides a schedule for completion, and the name(s) of the official(s)
responsible for the plans implementation.
The name of the official(s) responsible for the plan's implementation:
Randy Hatch. Community Development Director
Jerry Herzick, Buildinq Official
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Transition plan
Barrier Identification and Removal Schedule
The following is a list of significant physical barriers for the disabled community that were
identified during the survey of all City Facilities completed in January, 2005 or that were
brought to the staff's attention by the disabled community.
The following are scheduled to be completed in 2005:
1. Elm Street parking lot accessible parking stalls
Work has begun; estimated completion date is December, 2005.
2. Carnegie Forum accessible parking stalls
Work has begun; estimated completion date is December, 2005,
City Website
Redesigning of website is in process allowing utilization of adaptable reading
devices; estimated completion date is December, 2005.
The following will require, one year or more to complete:
1. Accessible parking stalls located in the right of way in front of Lodi Stadium 12
Cinemas (north side of Elm St).
Plans will be prepared by Public Works to correct the curb ramps, install a van
accessible stall and detail the proper signage. Request to be made in 06107 budget
with an estimated completion 07/08.
2. North entrance of Hutchins Street Square
Plans are being prepared to change the grade elevation to correct the ramp slope
and parking areas. Request to be made in 06/07 budget with an estimated
completion 07/08.
3. Library front entrance
Provide a level compliant landing, parking and path of travel, These corrections will
be completed by September, 2006.
4. City owned parking lots
The attached appendix #2 lists each lot and the recommended corrections.
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5. City sidewalks and curb ramps
The City has an ongoing sidewalk repair program. The Public Works Dept. has
annually obtained CDBG funds for ramps and installations,
The City has been installing curb ramps for decades and sidewalks were surveyed in
1993 for lack of curb ramps. At that time, there were approximately 1,450 curb
returns lacking ramps. This figure did not include older ramps that might not be
compliant with current standards or other locations that may have an access barrier
such as a narrow walkway due to an obstruction such as a pole, landscaping,
sidewalk defects or curbs much like an alley approach, etc,
The City has been installing new ramps under a number of circumstances, including,
new roadway construction or reconstruction, some maintenance projects and under
specific projects such as the Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG).
The Public Works Department has routinely obtained CDBG funds for ramp
installations and the current grant is $150,000, While the amount of funds needed for
any particular location will vary depending on such factors as pole relocations and
drainage inlets, this amount of funding would cover approximately 15 curb returns.
The City inspects sidewalks on a 3 year cycle with the last completed in 2004.
However, past surveys have not addressed all ADA compliance issues, such as,
obstructions from poles, overhanging shrubbery, etc. These issues will be addressed
in the next survey in 2007 or earlier if staff becomes available.
6. Assistive listening devices for Carnegie Forum and Hutchins Street Square
Theater
Provide assistive listening devices for individuals with hearing impairments. Request
to be made in 06/07 budget with estimated completion of 07/08. Interim measures
include individual assistance upon request.
7. City parks
Provide accessible parking stalls, path of travel and repairs. The attached appendix
#3 lists each of the parks and the recommended corrections.
8. Fire Stations
Fire Station #1: Not open to the public. No accessibility improvements planned at
this time.
Fire Station #2: Defer improvements regarding parking and path of travel until a
decision on rehabilitation is made,
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Fire Station #3: Provide one van accessible stall at the front entrance on north side
of driveway on Ham Ix. This will be requested in the 06/07 budget and estimated
completion is 07/08.
Interim measures to provide accessibility will include providing assistance for the
persons with disabilities when any of the stations are used as a voter polling place.
The front door of fire station #3 will be repaired and provided with lever action
hardware, provided with a level landing and signage over the door alarm. These
items will be corrected in 2005.
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Grape Bowl
The Grape Bowl and all of its facilities including the stadium, concession booths,
restrooms, field house, press box, and parking lot is out of compliance.
A report was prepared for The City by the consulting firm ELS Architecture and Urban
Design in 2002. This report analyzed the areas of the Grape Bowl that were not ADA
compliant and suggested two options. The cost estimate for Option 1 (entry plaza on
southwest corner) was $3255 million and Option 2 (tunneling new entries at the north and
south berms) was $3,75 million. Based on the increase in The Engineering News Record
Construction Cost Index from the date of the ELS estimate of January 2002 to August 2005
of 15.75%, Option 1 has increased to $3.8 million and Option 2 to $4.3 million. The report
does not address many other areas that have deficiencies such as the field house, some
bleacher sections, and playing field. No estimate has been obtained for these
improvements.
As an interim measure, the use of portable buildings for restrooms and a concession on the
east end of stadium was reviewed. The cost of these improvements was determined to be
too great and did not correct the more serious accessibility and exiting issues. Interim
measures should be discussed as part of an overall plan as described in Phase I.
Major Deficiencies
A. The lack of an accessible path of travel and safe exit way. This
includes the path of travel from the public right of way and parking lot to
all areas of the stadium. There should be an inter -connected path to
the bleachers, concession, restrooms, field house and field.
B. Ramps are too steep and exceed the 1 unit vertical to 12 units
horizontal or 8.33% and are not provided with landings and handrails or
guardrails.
C. Cross slopes exceed 2%.
D. Grade elevations and unpaved or deteriorated asphalt creates tripping
hazards and inaccessibility.
E. Bleachers — stairs damaged.
F. Restrooms dilapidated and not accessible.
G. Concessions — dilapidated and not accessible.
H. Field House - dilapidated and not accessible.
It is the recommendation of the ADA Committee, due to the complexity and magnitude, to
divide the project into three phases. During the interim, uses shall not be expanded beyond
the current schedule of events. Organizers of these events shall be advised of their
responsibility to provide assistance for persons with disabilities as reasonably appropriate
for the planned activity.
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Phase 1
Explore the opportunities, constraints, and costs associated with upgrading the Grape
Bowl. Encourage public input and community involvement in the decision process. The
scope of the project should not be limited to only accessibility but improvement based on
the desired use. Interim remediation measures should be discussed in this phase. The
recommended forum for these discussions is the Parks & Recreation Commission. A
Special Ad Hoc Committee shall be formed to obtain community input regarding future
use and improvements under the direction of the Parks & Recreation Commission. The
Commission shall invite representatives from the School District and other school
affiliated organizations to be participating members of the Ad Hoc Committee. AN
Committee Appointees will be subject to Council approval. The Commission will make a
recommendation to the Council. This phase should be completed by June of 2006.
Phase 11
Based on the decision from the Council in Phase 1, appropriate action shall be taken
which may include hiring an architect to prepare plans that reflect the needs and desires
of the City and the community pending acceptance of Council. This phase should be
completed by the end of 2007/08.
Phase 111
Final construction drawings should be completed, construction contracts awarded, and
construction beginning in 2008 - 2010.
Advancing to the second and third phase will, of course, be subject to budget constraints,
the availability of various funding sources and the involvement of the community.
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Name of Project
Beckman Park:
Contractor
Contractor
Blakely Park:
Contractor
Contractor
City Staff
Candy Cane:
Contractor
Chapman
FieldfArmory Park:
Contractor
City Hall:
Emerson Park:
Contractor
Contractor
English Oaks
Parks:
Contractor
Finance Bldg:
Grape Bow:
Consultant
APPENDIX - 1
Accessibility Improvements
Completed Since 1992
Description
Installation of new walkway from Ham Ln to
playground area & restroom facility.
- Removed sand playground material & install Fiber
(engineered wood fiber),
- Remodeled existing restroom facility to meet ADA
requirements.
- Relocated & Retro -Fit work of playground to meet
ADA requirements.
- Constructed accessible group picnic area adjacent
to the playground area.
- Installed a new walkway from Holly drive to
playground area, installed new Fiber ground cover
& retro -fitted existing equipment with a handicap
transfer point to meet ADA.
Installed new accessible bleachers with ramps &
guard railing.
All accessible features including ramps, doors,
elevator, and parking lot.
Completion
Date
2000
2000
1992
1996
1996
1997
2002
1996
Installed a new accessible restroom facility. 1995
Remodeled "north" playground area — new handicap 2003
accessible playground Equipment and installation of
poured -in-place rubber surfacing to meet ADA
requirements_
Installed new accessible playground & Fibar ground 1997
cover material to meet ADA.
Installed complying van accessible stall, curb ramp, 2005
& signage.
- ADA study of park site.
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2002
APPENDIX - 1
Accessibility improvements
Completed Since 1992
Name of Project
Hale Park:
Contractor
Contractor
Henry Glaves Park:
Contractor
Contractor
Description
- Installed new accessible restroom & recreation
structure.
- Installed new accessible playground equipment &
poured -in-place rubber surfacing to meet ADA
requirements.
- Installed new accessible playground equipment &
Fibar ground cover.
- Installed a new walkway from Oxford Dr, to
playground area & restroom facility also installed
new Fibar ground cover to meet ADA,
Katzakian Park:
Contractor - Constructed new park site with interior walkways,
accessible playground equipment with Fibar ground
cover and an accessible restroom facility.
Kofu Park:
Contractor
Contractor
Lawrence Park:
Contractor
Contractor
Legion Park:
Contractor
Contractor
Lodi Lake Park;
Kiwanis
Contractor
Contractor
Kiwanis
Contractor
Contractor
- Rehab of main walkway from Ham Lane to
recreation building.
- Installation of accessible ramp & handrails at
concession stand location.
- Installation of new accessible restroom facility.
Installed new handicap accessible playground
equipment & poured -in-place surfacing.
Completion
Date
1993
2005
1994
2000
2000
1993
1997
1995
2003
Remodeled playground areas & picnic areas to 1996
meet ADA requirements
- Installed new poured -in-place rubber safety material 2003
& Fibar ground cover.
Installed new accessible
the Youth Area.
Installed new accessible
in the Wilderness Area.
Installed new accessible
south side of Lodi Lake.
Installed new accessible
Lodi Lake.
Installed new accessible
& hand rails.
Installed a new walkway
Kiwanis picnic area.
playground with Fibar in
Decomposed Granite trail
playground areas on the
picnic area on south side of
fishing dock with walkways
from south play area to
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1992
1995
1998
1998
1999
2000
Name of Project
Contractor
Contractor
MSC Parking Lot
Parks & Recreation
Office:
Contractor
Contractor
Peterson Park:
Contractor
Contractor
Police Facility:
Sales Park:
Contractor
Contractor
Sidewalks City:
Softball Complex:
Contractor
VanBuskirk Park:
Contractor
Contractor
Veteran's Plaza:
Vinewood Park:
City Staff
APPENDIX - 1
Accessibility Improvements
Completed Since 1992
Description
Phase 1 Bicycle/Accessible Pedestrian Corridor
Project (Beach to Mills Ave.)
Phase 11 Bicycle/Accessible Pedestrian Corridor 2003
Project (Mills Ave. to Woodbridge)
Installed complying parking stalls & path of travel to 2005
office.
Completion
Date
2000
Retro -fit work front counter & secretary work areas.
- Retro -fit work of restrooms.
- Constructed new park site with interior walkways,
accessible playground areas.
Installed a new handicap accessible restroom
facility.
Added two (2) accessible stalls on Elm St.
Installed new accessible playground equipment.
Installed new poured -in-place safety surfacing &
Fiber ground cover.
Approximately 400 curb ramps installed.
- Installed new accessible bleachers with ramps &
guard rails.
- Remodeled entire park site.
- Installed poured -in-place rubber safety surfacing.
- Replace sidewalks for plaza accessibility.
Installed an accessible drinking fountain with
walkway off of Virginia Ave.
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1996
1999
1997
2000
2005
2001
2003
Ongoing
Program
1999
1997
2005
1997
2003
Project Name
• City Lot #1:
(north side of Walnut St.)
2. City Lot #2:
(south side of Oak St.)
3. City Lot #3:
(north side of Oak St,)
4. City Lot #4:
(south side of Pine St.)
5. Maple Square:
6. Lodi Station:
7. Public Safety
(south side of Elm)
APPENDIX 2
City Parking Lots
Description
Accessible parking stalis.
Install two stalls — one van accessible at the southeast
corner. Estimated completion 2005.
• Accessible parking stalls.
Install two stalls — one van accessible at Oak St.
entrance or at Woolworth building rear entrance.
Request to be made in 06/07 budget, estimated
completion 07/08.
In substantial compliance.
- Accessible parking stalls.
Install two stalls — one van accessible at northeast
corner with a mid -block curb cut. Request to be made
in 06/07 budget, completion 07/08.
Accessible parking stalls and paved path of travel.
Recommendation is to declare this as surplus property
to be sold.
• Signage & access aisle too small.
Two accessible stalls provided — provide signage and
enlarge access aisle, Request to be made in 06/07
budget, completion 07/08.
Signage
install signage & paint symbol. 2005
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APPENDIX -3
City Parks
Project Name Description
. Beckman Restrooms fixtures
The restroom replacement is pending approval of
State funding. The tentative schedule is 06/07.
2 Hale Park - Accessible parking stalls
Install a new stall in the southeast corner of the
parking lot with a curb ramp. Request to be made in
06/07 budget, completion 07/08.
3. Henry Glaves Restroom fixtures
The restroom replacement is pending approval of
State funding. The tentative schedule is 06/07.
4. Legion Park - Restroom accessibility on south side of park from
the Vine St entrance.
The restroom replacement is pending approval of
State funding. The tentative schedule is 06/07.
- Boat house and boat dock
Install ramps and provide path of travel. 07/08 or
provide alternative and equivalent access.
- Discovery Center display area
Provide adequate aisle space for the disabled. 2005
Parks & Recreation Annex - Existing parking stall and path of travel to the
Parking Lot office
Provide a 4' path of travel in front of the stall and a
new sidewalk through the landscaped area to the
public sidewalk. Request to be made in 06/07 budget,
completion 07/08.
- In substantial compliance.
Except repairs to signs, stripping & paving. 05/06
budget.
8. Softball Field — Stockton St. - Parking stalls and path of travel to the main
entrance.
Install a curb ramp and sidewalk to the main entrance.
Request to be made in 06/07 budget, completion
07/08.
9. Zupo Field - Ramps to bleacher area.
Two (2) accessible spaces are currently located at
field level. Provide a ramped entrance to all bleacher
areas. Request to be made in 07/08 budget,
completion 09/10.
5. Lodi Lake
7. Salas Park
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