HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 9375 (ADA Self Evaluation)Resolution No. 9375
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL ADOPTING THE
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT SELF EVALUATION AND TRANSITION
PLAN, INCLUDING THE CURB RAMP ADDENDUM REPORT, AS A LIVING DOCUMENT
TO BE REVISITED AND UPDATED PERIODICALLY, AND MAKING FINDINGS OF AN
UNDUE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AT THIS TIME WITH RESPECT TO THE BARRIER
REMOVAL MODIFICATION OF ALL IDENTIFIED CITY FACILITIES.
WHEREAS, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil
rights law mandating equal opportunity and access for individuals
with disabilities to the City's programs services and activities
and the development of a Transition Plan and Self Evaluation; and
WHEREAS, the City has developed an ADA Self Evaluation and
Transition Plan describing the process utilized to complete the
evaluation of departmental facilities and activities; providing
policy and program recommendations; and proposing a plan, including
prioritization and cost estimates, for the modification of existing
facilities to ensure equal access to City programs, services and
activities to individuals with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, the City also has developed a Curb Ramp Plan Addendum
to the Transition Plan proposing a plan for barrier removal
modifications to existing curb ramps of sidewalk intersections; and
WHEREAS, the City has demonstrated its commitment to
compliance with the ADA by expending in excess of $208,000 over the
past several years to improve the accessibility of City facilities
to individuals with disabilities, and by budgeting $100,000 in FY
1994-95 and recommending $100,000 in the proposed budget for FY
1995-96 which will be spent on additional access modifications with
the highest priorities specified in the Transition Plan; and
WHEREAS, all of the barrier removal modifications to City
facilities and programs identified in the Transition Plan,
including the Curb Ramp Addendum, representing a cost to the City
of a minimum of $8,297,750 up to a maximum of over $23 million,
exceed the City's ability to fund such modifications due to budget
restraints and revenue limitations applicable to the 1994-95 and
1995-96 budgets; and
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WHEREAS, City staff has examined all revenue resources
currently available to the City to fund identified barrier removal
work summarized in the Transition Plan; and
WHEREAS, the ADA Transition Plan should be a "living" document
that should be revisited annually, in conjunction with the budget
process, in order to identify the remaining barrier removal work to
be done and the resources that are then available to the City for
such modifications;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of
San Rafael that the ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan dated
September, 1994, and the Curb Ramp Addendum Report dated June, 1995
are hereby adopted;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of
the City of San Rafael finds that the implementation, at this time,
of all of the barrier removal modifications identified in the
Transition Plan would result in an undue financial hardship to the
City, but that City staff is directed to continue to identify and
pursue all available resources for such modifications in the
future, and to address these issues at least annually, in
conjunction with the budget process.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly
introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of said
City held on Monday, the 5th day of June, 1995, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:Cohen, Heller, Phillips, Zappetini & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:None
JEANNE M. LEONCINI, CITY CLERK
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Exhibit 1
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
ADA TRANSITION PLAN CURB CUT/RAMP ADDENDUM - JUNE, 1995
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that local jurisdictions provide curb ramps
wherever a pedestrian route crosses a curb. The ADA establishes curb ramp prioritization and
construction specifications to implement to achieve compliance with the ADA. The ADA requires
that local jurisdictions survey the accessibility of curb ramps and develop a plan of barrier removal
as a part of their Transition Plans. This Curb Cut/Ramp Addendum to the Transition Plan was
developed to meet San Rafael's obligation to include a curb ramp related report in its Transition
Plan.
CURB RAMP INVENTORY
The Public Works Department staff conducted a survey of all curb ramps in San Rafael. This
survey included a physical, on site review of each intersection and ramp. Intersections and ramps
were identified by neighborhood and categorized according to type, including Public Facility,
Commercial, Residential and/or Unimproved property.
The survey shows that there are 996 intersections and 3,735 curb ramps in San Rafael. Almost
without exception, the ramps that exist now must be reconstructed because they do not meet the
current codes. Also, there are areas in the community, residential neighborhoods in particular, that
lack curb ramps at all locations that should be ramped. Virtually every curb ramp in San Rafael
is a candidate for new or reconstruction!
COST PROJECTIONS
Cost estimate projections were also developed for curb ramping work by Public Works. Using the
highest cost scenario, the City is facing up to $14,940,000 in curb ramping work. It is important to
point out again that this is the maximum cost projection. Curb ramp construction costs vary quite
significantly, based upon the complexity of the locale; presence of utility facilities (lines, pipes, etc.;
space available; etc. Public Works used $4,000 per ramp as the high cost. Because not every curb
cut will be complex and as costly as $4,000, it is realistic to project a cost range of $3,700,000
to $14,940,000 for curb ramp barrier removal work in San Rafael is necessary to achieve
compliance with the ADA.
The attached chart marked ADA Addendum Attachment A provides a summary of the Public
Works Intersection/Ramp survey and cost projection estimates.
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BARRIER REMOVAL CONSTRUCTION PRIORITIES/RECOMMENDATIONS
As with all otherADA related barrier removal work, curb cut construction work will be reviewed each
year, in conjunction with the budget development, for the purpose of developing annual barrier
removal work plans. The ADA Committee decided to focus curb ramping construction work in FY
94-95 and 95-96 in the downtown based upon the following factors:
1. The ADA guidelines stipulate that ramping of curbs in the immediate proximity of
governmental/public facilities is a top priority.
2. The committee wanted to implement curb ramping barrier removal work where it would
achieve results that would positively benefit the most people. Because the downtown has
a concentration of retail, office, banking, and restaurant related businesses, the committee
concurred that the downtown area is the logical area on which to focus barrier removal
efforts.
3. Input received from the public at two of the three public ADA meetings supported
concentrating on the downtown area.
4. Input received on an ongoing basis from the public by the ADA Coordinator and other
staff has been almost exclusively related to the need for curb ramping improvements in the
downtown, particularly on Fifth in the areas of banking establishments.
Utilizing the findings presented in the MCIL study of curb ramps in the downtown area, as presented
in the next section, the specific curb ramp construction work recommended for FY 94-95 and 95-96
is detailed in ADA Addendum Attachment B.
MARIN CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING CURB RAMP SURVEY OF DOWNTOWN
With the support of a grant from the San Rafael Rotary Club, the Marin Center for Independent
Living (MCIL) completed a survey of the curb ramps in downtown San Rafael in early 1995. This
survey was done specifically for inclusion in the City's Transition Plan and was designed to provide
the City with direction on how to prioritize the actual curb ramp barrier removal work in downtown
San Rafael.
The MCIL survey culminated in the development of a map which categorizes curb ramps based
upon: 1. not up to code; 2. no curb ramp; 3. good (meaning a ramp which is in complete
compliance with current codes); and 4. bad (a ramp which is dangerous).
The curb ramp map is attached to this report as ADA Addendum Attachment C. As you can see,
the ratings of the ramps are also color coded.
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CURB RAMPING FUNDING
At this time, funding to carry out curb ramp construction work will come from two identified sources.
1. City funding: The ADA Committee identifies curb cut construction work as an ongoing
top priority for expenditure of City ADA funds. Based upon the enormity of the curb cut
construction work to be done, this will be the case for many years to come. In the
immediate future, City money is allocated as follows for curb cut construction:
FY 94-95 - $48,800 minimum is allocated.
FY 95-96 - $50,000 is anticipated for curb cut construction. (This
amount will be subject to Council's approval of the ADA funding
recommendation in the 95-96 proposed budget.)
2. Alternative funding: We have actively and successfully sought funding from the
Community Development Block Grant. CDBG Funding for curb cut construction in the
downtown area has been received as follows:
FY 94-95 - $12,000 grant awarded.
FY 95-96 - $15,000 grant awarded.
The above funding for both FY 94-95 and 95-96 will be combined to create a larger fund of
approximately $125,000 for curb cut construction work to be completed in FY 95-96.
Addendum Attachment - A
Addendum Attachment - B
Addendum Attachment - C
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ADA Addendum Report Attachment B
1994-95 AND 1995-96 CURB RAMP CONSTRUCTION
Based upon available funding, both City and CDBG, and the findings
included in the MCIL Downtown Curb Ramp study, the ADA Committee
recommends that the following curb ramps be constructed or
reconstructed:
Location Comments/Status
Fifth/G Sts.
Intersection
with 4 ramps, not to code
Fifth/F Sts.
Intersection
with 1 ramp
not
to
code & 3
corners with
no ramps
Fifth/Cottage
2 ramps not
to code
Fifth/E Sts.
Intersection
with 1 ramp
not
to
code & 3
corners with
no ramps
Fifth/D Sts.
Intersection
with 3 ramps
not
to
code & 1
ramp missing
Fifth/C Sts.
Intersection
with- 3
"good"
ramps
requiring no
work and 1 ramp
not to code
Fifth/B Sts.
Intersection
with 1 ramp
not
to
code & 3
corners with
no ramps
Fifth/A Sts.
Intersection
with 2 ramps
not
to
code & 2
corners with
no ramps
Fifth/Court
Intersection
with 2 ramps
not
to
code & 2
corners with
no ramps
Fifth/Lootens
Intersection
with 1 ramp
not
to
code & 3
corners with
no ramps
Fifth/Lincoln
Intersection
with 1 ramp
not
to
code & 3
corners with
no ramps
Fifth/Tamalpais
Intersection
with 2 ramps
not
to
code & 2
corners with
no ramps
Also, the 3 corners
on Third St.
identified as "bad"
ramps by
MCIL will be reconstructed.
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EXHIBIT 2
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
ADA BARRIER REMOVAL PROJECTS COMPLETED
Proiect
LIBRARY
New Ramp in Former Webb Room
Entry Modifications
Interior Doors Modification
Install Elevator and Bathroom Modifications
Accessibility Modifications to Cabinets
Floor Tile & Mastic for New Walls
ADA Architectural Services
Sub -Total:
CITY HALL
TDD Installed in City Manager's Office
Assistive Listening Device - Council Chambers
Accessible Podium - Council Chambers
Wheelchair Seating - Council Chambers
Access Water Coolers (2)
Install Electric Entry Door
Braille Interior Signs and Installation
Elevator Modifications
Parking Lot Accessibility Modifications
Exterior Disabled Related Signage and Installation
Sub -Total:
RECREATION CENTER - B STREET
Install Electric Entry Door
Exterior Disabled Related Signage and Installation
Braille Interior Signs and Installation
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Sub -Total:
Cost/Comments
$ 14,872
18,766
6,164
119,148
6,736
2,600
18,040
$186,326
$ 575
1,100
1,000
200*
790
3,000**
1,600
400*
7,300***
1,000*
265
200*
$ 17,430
3,000
130
200
730
270*
$ 4,330
GRAND TOTAL: $208,086
* = Estimate of City Personnel Costs to Perform Modification
Work
** = Community Development Block Grant Funds
*** = Includes $2,500 in Guide Dogs for the Blind Funding
In addition to the above structural changes that have been
accomplished, a variety of noteworthy program -related, non-
structural barrier removal projects have been completed or are
ongoing. These projects are:
Public Meeting Notices: As recommended in the Self
Evaluation/Transition Plan, all notices for meetings open
to the public now include accessibility related
information, including public transportation.
Employment: The Personnel Department routinely reviews
position classification specifications to determine that
they comply with the ADA. This review and revision
process is being performed, in all cases, as openings
occur and prior to a recruitment and, additionally, as
time permits. This work is ongoing until the goal of
revising all of the "specs" to reflect the City's
compliance with ADA is completed. In addition, all
employment selection procedures, including medical, are
reviewed to ensure compliance with the ADA.
Emergency Evacuation Procedures: The Fire Department is
in the final stages of developing emergency evacuation
procedures for each City facility. Once completed, these
procedures will be available in brochure format and signs
posted in strategic locations.
Path of Travel Accessibility: During and since the
facility inspections, all of the departments have
evaluated the path of travel accessibility in their work
site and made efforts to eliminate barriers.
6-5-95
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