HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2011-21RESOLUTION NO. 2011-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO 2005 AMERICANS
WITH DISABILITIES ACT TRANSITION PLAN
RELATED TO THE GRAPE BOWL
WHEREAS, the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was adopted in
1990 and required public agencies, including cities, to perform a self-evaluation of
facilities and programs to determine what needed to be done to achieve program
accessibility. Based upon this evaluation, the public agency had to develop a transition
plan for barrier -removal projects that would require more than a year to complete; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi's Transition Plan was adopted on
November 2, 2005; however, the section related to the Grape Bowl was excluded from
the Council's action; and
WHEREAS, the Grape Bowl section has been amended to include a listing of
completed improvements and future planned improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
approve the Amended Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan, attached as
ExhibitA
Dated: February 16, 2011
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2011-21 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the. City of Lodi in a regular meeting held February 16, 2011, by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Katzakian, Mounce, Nakanishi,
and Mayor Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None
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City Clerk
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Transition Plan
Backaround
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law and was adopted in 1990. The
ADA required PublicAgencies including Cities to perform a self-evaluation of facilities and
programs to determine what needed to be done 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 methodsto 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 PublicWorks, Police, Fire, City
Manager's office, Human Resources, Parks & Recreation, and Building Inspectionwith 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 listed 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 priorityto correcting or improving the accessibilityto
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 compliantwith 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) responsiblefor the plan's implementation:
Randy HatGh Konradt Bartlam, Communitv Development Director
Dern/ Herziek Dennis Canright, Building 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 staffs 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.
3. City Website
Redesigning of website is in process allowing utilization of adaptable reading
devices; estimated completion date is December, 2005.
ie following will require one ar or more to complete:
1. Accessible parking stalls located in the right of way in front cf 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 propersignage. Requestto be made in 06/07 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. Requestto be made in 06/07 budgetwith 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
compliantwith 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 PublicWorks 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 issueswill 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 individualswith hearing impairments. Request
to be made in 06/07 budgetwith 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 Ln. 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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Grace Bowl
{Amended February 16,2011
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 $3.255 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.
In 2010. a number of improvements were completed at the Grape Bowl as described below.
Completed Improvements
1. An accessible path of travel and save exit way was constructed along with
ADA compliant parking stalls serving the lower and upper bleacher areas.
2. ADA seating areas were constructed in the upper bleacher area on the
south side of the stadium and cross slope deficiencies along the path of
travel were corrected.
3. Restroom and concession buildings were removed from the south and
north side of the stadium. Portable restroom and concession facilities are
provided for stadium events.
4. Lighting improvements included the removal of all old fixtures from the 1W
towers and the installation of energy efficient light fixtures.
Maior 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.
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E. Bleachers — stairs damaged.
F. Restrooms — dilapidated and not accessible. (Removed in 2010)
G. Concessions —dilapidated and not accessible. (Removed in 2010)
H. Field House - dilapidated and not accessible.
The seating capacity of the Grape Bowl is set at 7.700. with 78 handicap seats and 77
semi -ambulatory seats. At the present, there are no concession or restroom facilities, and
organizers of events at the Grape Bowl are required to provide these facilities as needed.
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the GUFFent schedule of events. OFganizers of these events shall be advised
of thei
The seating capacity of the Grape Bowl is set at 7.700. with 78 handicap seats and 77
semi -ambulatory seats. At the present, there are no concession or restroom facilities, and
organizers of events at the Grape Bowl are required to provide these facilities as needed.
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Future Improvements
The City Council has adopted an ADA Transition Plan for the Grape Bowl to correct
remaining ADA deficiencies. This plan is presented in Appendix 4. The principal
elements of the plan include:
Removal of the embankment at the west end of the stadium and construction of an
entry plaza that will include new ticket, concession and restroom facilities.
Construction of path of travel and safe exiting improvementsto accommodate the
existing seating capacity within the stadium.
Construction of ADA compliant seating within the upper and lower bleacher areas on
both sides of the stadium.
Next Phase
The next improvements planned for construction at the Grape Bowl include partial
removal of the earthen berm at the west end: partial construction of restroom.
concession and ticket dispensaries within the entry plaza: and additional path of travel
and seating improvements on the upper and lower south side of the stadium.
Future Phases
Multiple construction phases will be required to implementthe Grape Bowl ADA
Transition Plan. The phasing has not been determined but is constrained bv_ available
funding.
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APPENDIX -1
Accessibility Improvements
Completed Since 1992
Name of Project`'
Description
Completion
D
_ate __...
Beckman Park:
Contractor
- Installation of new walkway from Ham Ln to
2000
playground area & restroom facility.
Contractor
- Removed sand playground material& install Fibar
2000
(engineered wood fiber).
Blakely Park:
Contractor
- Remodeled existing restroom facility to meet ADA
1992
requirements.
Contractor
- Relocated & Retro-Fitwork of playground to meet
1996
ADA requirements.
City Staff
- Constructed accessible group picnic area adjacent
1996
to the playground area.
Candy Cane:
Contractor
- Installed a new walkway from Holly drive to
1997
playground area, installed new Fibar ground cover
& retro -fitted existing equipment with a handicap
transfer pointto meetADA.
Chapman
Field/Armory Park:
Contractor
- Installed new accessible bleachers with ramps &
2002
guard railing.
City Hall:
- All accessible features including ramps, doors,
1996
elevator, and parking lot.
Emerson Park:
Contractor
- Installed a new accessible restroom facility.
1995
Contractor
- Remodeled "north" playground area — new handicap
2003
accessible playground Equipment and installation of
poured -in-place rubber surfacing to meetADA
requirements.
English Oaks
Parks:
- Installed new accessible playground & Fibar ground
1997
Contractor
cover material to meetADA.
Finance Bldg:
- Installed complying van accessible stall, curb ramp,
2005
& signage.
Grape Bowl:
Consultant
- Adopt Grape Bowl ADA Transition Plan
2DO2
2011
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Hale Park:
Contractor
- Installed new accessible restroom & recreation
1993
structure.
Contractor
- Installed new accessible playground equipment&
2005
poured -in-place rubber surfacing to meet ADA
re uirements.
Henry Glaves Park:
Contractor
- Installed new accessible playground equipment&
1994
Contractor
Fibar ground cover.
- Installed a new walkway from Oxford Dr. to
2000
playground area & restroom facility also installed
new Fibar ground cover to meet ADA.
Katzakian Park:
Contractor
- Constructed new park site with interiorwalkways,
2000
accessible playground equipment with Fibar ground
cover and an accessible restroom facility.
Kofu Park:
Contractor
- Rehab of main walkway from Ham Lane to
1993
Contractor
recreation building.
- Installation of accessible ramp & handrails at
1997
concession stand location.
Lawrence Park:
Contractor
- Installation of new accessible restroom facility.
1995
Contractor
- Installed new handicap accessible playground
2003
e ui ment & poured -in-place surfacing.
Legion Park:
Contractor
- Remodeled playground areas & picnic areas to
1996
Contractor
meet ADA requirements.
- Installed new poured -in-place rubber safety material
2003
& Fibar ground cover.
Lodi Lake Park:
Kiwanis
- Installed new accessible playground with Fibar in
1992
the Youth Area.
Contractor
- Installed new accessible Decomposed Granite trail
1995
in the Wilderness Area.
Contractor
- Installed new accessible playground areas on the
1998
south side of Lodi Lake.
Kiwanis
- Installed new accessible picnic area on south side of
1998
Lodi Lake.
Contractor
- Installed new accessible fishing dock with walkways
1999
& hand rails.
Contractor
- Installed a new walkway from south play area to
2000
Kiwanis picnic area.
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APPENDIX - 1
Accessibility Improvements
Completed Since 1992
Name of Project`
Description
Completion
Contractor
- Phase I Bicycle/Accessible Pedestrian Corridor
2000
Project (Beach to Mills Ave.)
Contractor
- Phase II Bicycle/Accessible Pedestrian Corridor
2003
Project Mills Ave. to Woodbridge)
MSC Parking Lot
- Installed complying parking stalls & path of travel to
2005
office.
Parks & Recreation
Office:
Contractor
- Retro-fitwork front counter& secretary work areas.
1996
Contractor
- Retro -fit work of restrooms.
1999
Peterson Park:
Contractor
- Constructed new park site with interior walkways,
accessible playground areas.
Contractor
- Installed a new handicap accessible restroom
2000
facility.
Police Facility:
- Added two 2 accessible stalls on ElmSt.
2005
Salas Park:
Contractor
- Installed new accessible playground equipment.
2001
Contractor
- Installed new poured -in-place safety surfacing &
2003
Fibar ground cover.
Sidewalks City:
- Approximately 400 curb ramps installed.
Ongoing
Proaram
Softball Complex:
Contractor
- Installed new accessible bleacherswith ramps &
1999
auard rails.
VanBuskirk Park:
Contractor
- Remodeled entire park site.
1997
Contractor
- Installed poured -in-place rubber safety surfacing.
2005
Veteran's Plaza:
- Replace sidewalks for plaza accessibility.
1997
Vinewood Park:
City Staff
- Installed an accessible drinking fountain with
2003
walkway off of Virginia Ave.
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APPENDIX - 2
City Parking Lots
=�VProject Name
Description
1.
City Lot#1:
- Accessible parking stalls.
(north side of Walnut St.)
Installtwo stalls — one van accessible at the southeast
corner. Estimated completion 2005.
2.
City Lot#2:
- Accessible parking stalls.
(south side of Oak St.)
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
com letion 07/08.
3.
City Lot#3:
- In substantial compliance.
(north side of Oak St.)
4.
City Lot#4:
- Accessible parking stalls.
(south side of Pine St.)
Install two stalls — one van accessible at northeast
corner with a mid -block curb cut. Requestto be made
in 06/07 budget, completion 07/08.
5.
Maple Square:
- Accessible parking stalls and paved path of travel.
Recommendation is to declare this as surplus property
to be sold.
6.
Lodi Station:
- Signage & access aisle too small.
Two accessible stalls provided — provide signage and
enlarge access aisle. Requestto be made in 06/07
budget, completion 07/08.
7.
(Public Safety
- Signage
south side of Elm
Install signage & aint symbol. 2005
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APPENDIX - 3
City Parks
Project Name
Description
1. 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. Requestto 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.
- Restroom accessibility on south side of park from
4.,
Legion Park
the Vine St. entrance.
The restroom replacement is pending approval of
State funding. The tentative schedule is 06/07.
5.
Lodi Lake
- 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 aisles ace for the disabled. 2005
6.
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. Requestto be made in 06/07 budget,
completion 07/08.
7.
Salas Park
- Insubstantial 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.
Requestto 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. Requestto be made in 07/08 budget,
completion 09/10.
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