City of Santa Rosa
ADA Transition Community Meeting
Wednesday, October 12, 2012
Minutes
INTRODUCTIONS
April Wick, Representative for Disability Services and Legal Center (DSLC);
Michael Ivory, City Transit Operations; Taryn Lewis, ADA Coordinator, Sonoma
County; Camron MacDonald, City Facilities Engineer; Mardell Morrison, City ADA
Coordinator
UPDATE ON FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS AND SELF SURVEY COMPLETION –
Camron Mac Donald covered ADA improvements the City has completed over the
past 6 months. See attached graph listing work completed during this time
period.
CURB CUT/RAMP IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
Mardell Morrison discussed installation of curb cuts in Santa Rosa over the past
year period. There is an updated top 100 curb cut list on the City’s ADA web site
at: http://ci.santarosa.ca.us/departments/hr/riskmanagement/ada/Pages/default.aspx
TRANSIT OPERATIONS
Michael Ivory advised the group that the Transit Division is in the process of
purchasing an alert system for the buses that is an electronic screen announcing
upcoming bus stops. There will also be an audible element to the system.
Additional software upgrades will make it possible for a citizen to be able to view
timing on the arrival of a bus at their stop through their smart phone device. For
information on Paratransit Service see the City’s web site at:
http://ci.santarosa.ca.us/departments/transit/paratransit_services/Pages/default.aspx
PUBLIC COMMENTS
April Wick thanked everyone for their efforts. She will be doing some outreach in
the community and have Mardell post events on the City’s ADA Web Site as part
of her efforts.
ADJOURNMENT 11:30 a.m.
The City of Santa Rosa does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the
admissions or access to, or treatment of or employment in, its programs or
activities. Disability-related aids or services, including printed information in
alternate formats, to enable persons with disabilities to participate in public meetings
and programs are available by contacting the ADA COORDINATOR at (707) 543-3037
one week prior to the meeting/program.
This information can also be accessed via the internet at: http://srcity.org
http://ci.santa-rosa.ca.us/departments/hr/riskmanagement/ada/Pages/default.aspx
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2012 Facility Improvements
Access Issue
City Hall located at 100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Community Development 5. The front reception counter protrudes into the walkway at a height
between 27 and 80 inches and is not detectable to blind persons using a cane.
Building 8 Lower Level Women’s Public Toilet Room with Stalls
Although an audible alarm is provided in this facility, there is no visual alarm appliance in the toilet
room.
Although an audible alarm is provided in this facility, there is no visual alarm appliance in the toilet
room.
Lower Level Exterior Route. The route is inaccessible because the undersides of ramps and stairs
create overhead hazards.
City Hall Annex located at 90 Santa Rosa Avenue
Utility Payment Office. The front counter protrudes into the walkway at a height between 27 and 80
inches and is not detectable to blind persons using a cane.
Housing and Redevelopment Office. The front counter protrudes into the walkway at a height
between 27 and 80 inches and is not detectable to blind persons using a cane.
1st Floor Women’s Single User Toilet Room
Although an audible alarm is provided in this facility, there is no visual alarm appliance in the toilet
room.
1st Floor Men’s Single User Toilet Room
Although an audible alarm is provided in this facility, there is no visual alarm appliance in the toilet
room.
Doyle Park located at 700 Doyle Park Drive
Baseball Field (Altered)
Both drinking fountains protrude into the walkway at a height between 27 and 80 inches and are not
detectable to blind persons using a cane.
The counters at the snack bar are inaccessible because they are 41 inches above the finished floor.
The snack bar counters protrude 6½ inches into the walkway at a height between 27 and 80 inches
at a height of 40 inches and are not detectable to blind persons using a cane.
Exterior Lavatories
The lavatories are inaccessible because they have twist-type hardware.
The lavatories protrude into the walkway at a height between 27 and 80 inches and are not
detectable to blind persons using a cane.
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2012 Facility Improvements
Access Issue
Finley Aquatic, Finley Community Center, and Finley Park located at 2060 West College
Avenue
Aquatic Center
Pool Area
The ramp to the bleachers is inaccessible because it has a cross slope of up to 2.3% and the bottom
landing has a cross slope of 3.6%.
Community Center
Parking. The parking reserved for persons with disabilities is inaccessible because it has slopes up
to 4.8%, and one space has a cross slope of 3.4%.
Route from Parking to Entrance. The curb ramp is inaccessible because the flared sides have slopes
of 11.9% and 13.2%.
Finley Park
Drinking Fountain by Tennis Courts
The drinking fountain is inaccessible because it requires 10 pounds of force to operate.
Although a designated accessible drinking fountain is provided, there is no drinking fountain
provided for people who have difficulty bending or stooping.
The drinking fountain protrudes 18 inches into the walkway at a height between 27 and 80 inches,
and is not detectable to blind persons using a cane.
Drinking Fountain at Outdoor Toilet Rooms. The drinking fountain is inaccessible because the
spout is located 5 inches from the front of the drinking fountains and there is no means to provide
water to people who have difficulty bending or stooping.
Gazebo
The drinking fountain protrudes 16 inches into the walkway at a height between 27 and 80 inches
and is not detectable to blind persons using a cane.
Although a designated accessible drinking fountain is provided, there is no drinking fountain
provided for people who have difficulty bending or stooping.
Stage. The ramp is inaccessible because it has a slope greater than 5%, and it lacks handrails.
Fire Station #2 located at 65 Stony Point
The emergency call box to the left of the entrance door protrudes into the walkway at a height
between 27 and 80 inches and is not detectable to blind persons using a cane.
Galvin Community Park located at 3330 Yulupa Avenue
Drinking Fountain by Playground
The drinking fountain is inaccessible because the gravel route to it is not stable, firm, or slip
resistant.
The drinking fountain is inaccessible because the water flow is less than 4 inches high; the flow is
not within 3 inches of the front of the fountain; and the control requires 12 pounds of force to
operate.
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Drinking Fountain by Softball Fields
The drinking fountain is inaccessible because the flow of water is 2 inches high.
Although a designated accessible drinking fountain is provided, there is no drinking fountain
provided for people who have difficulty bending or stooping.
Drinking Fountain by Tennis Courts
The drinking fountain is inaccessible because the controls require more than 5 pounds of force to
operate.
Although a designated accessible drinking fountain is provided, there is no drinking fountain
provided for people who have difficulty bending or stooping.
The drinking fountain protrudes 17 inches into the walkway at a height of 28 inches and is not
detectable to blind persons using a cane.
Garage #5 located at 625 3rd Street
The garage is inaccessible because it has a vertical clearance of only 84 inches.
Garage #9 located at 97 D Street
The garage is inaccessible because it has a vertical clearance of 84 inches.
The designated van accessible space is inaccessible because the access aisle is not 96 inches wide
throughout.
Julliard Park located at 211 Santa Rosa Avenue
Drinking Fountain by Stone Bridge
The drinking fountain is inaccessible because the controls require 15 pounds of force to operate.
Although a designated accessible drinking fountain is provided, there is no drinking fountain
provided for people who have difficulty bending or stooping.
The drinking fountain protrudes into the walkway at a height between 27 and 80 inches and is not
detectable to blind persons using a cane.
Laguna Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 4300 Llano Road (Administration Building)
Parking Lot. The curb ramps leading from the accessible parking onto the sidewalk are inaccessible
because they have cross slopes ranging up to 2.9% and the curb ramp on the right has a lope of 9.1%
on one side and a slope of 9.3% on the other side.
Main Reception Counter. The counter protrudes into the walkway at a height between 27 and 80
inches and is not detectable to blind persons using a cane.
Women’s Lobby Toilet Room with Stalls
The designated accessible toilet is inaccessible because the rear grab bar is obstructed by the flush
valve and the seat cover dispenser.
Men’s Lobby Toilet Room with Stalls
The side grab bar at the designated accessible toilet is inaccessible because it is mounted with the
far end 50½ inches from the rear wall.
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Access Issue
The designated accessible toilet is inaccessible because the rear grab bar is obstructed by the flush
valve and the seat cover dispenser.
Lobby Drinking Fountain. Although a designated accessible drinking fountain is provided, there is
no drinking fountain provided for people who have difficulty bending or stooping.
Luther Burbank Home and Gardens located at Santa Rosa and Sonoma Avenues
Drinking Fountain. The drinking fountain is inaccessible because the water flow is 5½ inches from
the front of the fountain; the control requires 7 pounds of force to operate; and there is no fountain
for people who have trouble bending or stooping.
Martin Luther King Park located at 1671 Hendley Street
Men’s Toilet Room with Stalls
Exterior Route
The route around the toilet room building is inaccessible because there are only 78 inches of head
room provided under the eaves.
There is no accessible route to the picnic tables and grill area.
Municipal Service Center South located at 69 Stony Circle
Drinking Fountain
The drinking fountain is inaccessible because it has a spout that is 37½ inches above the finished
floor.
Northwest Community Park located at 2620 W. Steele Lane
Drinking Fountain by Ballfield #1. The drinking fountain is inaccessible because the water flow is
more than 3 inches from the front of the fountain and there is no fountain provided for people who
have trouble bending or stooping.
Men’s Toilet Room with Stalls
Parking Lot Off Marlow Street. The designated van accessible parking space is inaccessible because
there is no access aisle.
Northwest Library located at 150 Coddingtown Center
Men’s Toilet Room with Stalls
Although an audible alarm is provided in this facility, there is no visual alarm appliance in the toilet
room.
Women’s Toilet Room with Stalls
The door is inaccessible because it requires 11 pounds of force to open.
Although an audible alarm is provided in this facility, there is no visual alarm appliance in the toilet
room.
The wall shelf and the air dryer protrude into the walkway at a height between 27 and 80 inches and
are not detectable to blind persons using a cane.
Public Safety Building located at 965 Sonoma Avenue (Police and Fire Station #1)
Police Department
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Interior Route. The fire extinguisher near the toilet rooms protrudes into the walkway at a height
between 27 and 80 inches and is not detectable to blind persons using a cane.
Men’s Toilet Room with Stalls
The urinal is inaccessible because the clear floor space is 27 inches wide.
Pay Phone. The telephone is inaccessible because there is no volume control.
Rincon Park located at 5108 Badger Road
Parking
The standard accessible parking spaces are inaccessible because the access aisles are 38 inches
wide.
Men’s Single User Toilet Room
The lavatory is inaccessible because it has twist-type hardware.
Women’s Single User Toilet Room
Drinking Fountains by Toilet Rooms. Although a designated accessible drinking fountain is
provided, there is no drinking fountain provided for people who have difficulty bending or stooping.
Drinking Fountains by Baseball Field
The drinking fountain is inaccessible because it has a spout that is 38 inches above the finished floor
and located at the rear of the fountain.
The free standing drinking fountain is inaccessible because the clear floor space is 44 inches wide.
Although a designated accessible drinking fountain is provided, there is no drinking fountain
provided for people who have difficulty bending or stooping.
Unisex Single User Toilet Room by Baseball Field
The lavatory is inaccessible because it has twist-type hardware.
Steele Lane Community Center located at 415 Steele Lane
Parking. The parking lot, with a total of 52 parking spaces, is inaccessible because it only has 2
spaces designated as accessible, and the standard accessible parking space has no access aisle. This
lot requires 1 van accessible space and 2 standard acc
Pay Telephone. The route to the pay telephone is inaccessible because there is a 1½ inch step down
at the telephone.
Dohn Room
The route under the stairs is inaccessible because there is less than 80 inches of head room
provided.
Drinking Fountain by Room 6
Although a designated accessible drinking fountain is provided, there is no drinking fountain
provided for people who have difficulty bending or stooping.
The drinking fountain protrudes into the walkway at a height between 27 and 80 inches and is not
detectable to blind persons using a cane.
Men’s Toilet Room with Stalls by Room 6
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2012 Facility Improvements
Access Issue
Although an audible alarm is provided in this facility, there is no visual alarm appliance in the toilet
room.
Women’s Toilet Room with Stalls by Room 6
Although an audible alarm is provided in this facility, there is no visual alarm appliance in the toilet
room.
Youth Park located at 1700 Fulton Road
Parking by Park
A built-up curb ramp impermissibly extends into the access aisle of one of the required accessible
parking spaces.
Four Unisex Single User Toilet Rooms
Exterior Lavatory. The shared lavatory is inaccessible because it has twist-type hardware.
Drinking Fountain by Toilet Rooms
The drinking fountain protrudes into the walkway at a height between 27 and 80 inches and is not
detectable to blind persons using a cane.
Although a designated accessible drinking fountain is provided, there is no drinking fountain
provided for people who have difficulty bending or stooping.
Bennett Valley Golf Course, located at 3330 Yulupa Avenue
Pro Shop. The route from the parking lot to the Pro Shop is inaccessible because it has a slope of
5.9% with no ramp features.
Franklin Park located at 2095 Franklin Ave
Baseball Field Drinking Fountain
The drinking fountain is inaccessible because the water flow is 2 inches high.
The drinking fountain is inaccessible because the controls require 8 pounds of force to operate.
Although a designated accessible drinking fountain is provided, there is no drinking fountain
provided for people who have difficulty bending or stooping.
Garage #12 located at 555 First Street
Vertical Clearance. The van accessible parking spaces are inaccessible because the garage entrance
has a vertical clearance of 91 inches. Provide a van accessible space that is outside but within
proximity to the garage.
Howarth Park located at 630 Summerfield Road
Drinking Fountains Lower Amusement Picnic Tables
The drinking fountain is inaccessible because the flow of water is less than 4 inches high.
The drinking fountain is inaccessible because the controls require more than 5 pounds of force to
operate.
Although a designated accessible drinking fountain is provided, there is no drinking fountain
provided for people who have difficulty bending or stooping.
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Land of Imagination. The ramp is inaccessible because the top segment has a handrail on only one
side and the handrails at the bottom of the bottom segment lack 12 inch extensions.
Drinking Fountains near Baseball Bleachers. The drinking fountains, which are not functional,
protrude into the walkway at a height between 27 and 80 inches and are not detectable to blind
persons using a cane.
Drinking Fountain near Railroad Station
The drinking fountain is inaccessible because the water flow is less than 4 inches high.
The drinking fountain is inaccessible because the controls require more than 5 pounds of force to
operate.
Although a designated accessible drinking fountain is provided, there is no drinking fountain
provided for people who have difficulty bending or stooping.
Ridgway Swim Center located at 455 Ridgway Avenue
Women’s Locker Room
The bench is inaccessible because it is not affixed to the wall.
There is no accessible locker provided.
Men’s Locker Room
The bench is inaccessible because it is 13 inches deep.
A Place to Play located at 2375 West Third Street
Concession Stand/Toilet Room Building - First Single User Toilet Room
The side grab bar at the toilet is inaccessible because the far end is 48 inches from the rear wall.
Concession Stand/Toilet Room Building - Middle Single User Toilet Room
The side grab bar at the toilet is inaccessible because the far end is 48 inches from the rear wall.
Concession Stand/Toilet Room Building - Left Side Single User Toilet Room
The side grab bar at the toilet is inaccessible because the far end is 51 inches from the rear wall.
The toilet is inaccessible because the flush control is on the closed side.
Bellvue Ranch Park located at 2645 Arrowhead Drive
Drinking Fountain
The drinking fountain protrudes 16½ inches into the walkway at a height of 30 inches and is not
detectable to blind persons using a cane.
The drinking fountain is inaccessible because it has a spout that is 38 inches high.
Bicentennial Park located at 974 Russell Ave
Playground. There is no accessible route to any of the playground equipment.
Francis Nielson Park located at 3450 Lake Park Drive
Route. The route from the street to the playground is inaccessible because it has slopes of up to
7.2% and it has no ramp features.
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2012 Facility Improvements
Access Issue
Drinking Fountain
The drinking fountain is inaccessible because it requires 10 pounds of force to operate.
Although a designated accessible drinking fountain is provided, there is no drinking fountain
provided for people who have difficulty bending or stooping.
Rincon Valley Library located at 6959 Montecito Boulevard
Drinking Fountain
The wall-mounted drinking fountain is inaccessible because it provides only 25 inches of clear knee
height.
Southwest Community Park located at 1698 Hearn Avenue
Unisex Single User Toilet Rooms (3)
Drinking Fountain. Although a designated accessible drinking fountain is provided, there is no
drinking fountain provided for people who have difficulty bending or stooping.
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