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1993-124 - Adopt Americans with Disabilities Act - Transition Planr 9 RESOLUTION 1993 -124 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADOPTING THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - TRANSITION PLAN WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States under the Americans with Disabilities Act has sought to provide a national mandate for the elimination discrimination against individuals with disabilities; and WHEREAS, the Town of Los Gatos is responsible under the Act to provide ready access to each of its programs, services, and activities; and WHEREAS, The Town of Los Gatos is responsible under the Act to prepare a detailed "Transition Plan" setting forth the steps necessary to complete structural changes to facilities to provide for ready access; RESOLVED: that the Town Council adopts the Town of Los Gatos, Americans with Disabilities Act - Transition Plan; and FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Town Council appoints the Town Director of Building and Engineering Services as person responsible to coordinate, implement, and execute the Town of Los Gatos, Americans with Disabilities Act - Transition Plan. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos held on the 2nd day of August, 1993 by the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS: AYES: Randy Attaway, Linda Lubeck, Mayor Joanne Benjamin NAYS: Steven Blanton ABSENT: Patrick O'Laughlin ABSTAIN: None SIGNED: kS R OF THE WN OF LOS GATOS AT OS, CALIFORNIA ATTEST: CLERK OF THE TOWN O OS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA C29 \AE505 \CPANT TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT TRANSITION PLAN AUGUST 2,1993 TRANSITION PLAN COORDINATOR SCOTT R. BARER DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES ATTACHMENT 1 INDEX INTRODUCTION TOWN BUILDINGS TOWN PARKING LOTS TOWN PARKS AND PLAYLOTS ACCESSIBILITY RELATED TO PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS AND STREETS PLAN ADMINISTATION The Transition Plan Because of the specific nature of the 'programs ", and /or activities provided by the Town, an effort has been made to organize the various Town properties according to use. The facilities owned and operated by the Town of Los Gatos can be divided into three categories. These categories are: 1. Buildings 2. Parking Lots 3. Parks and Playlots. In addition to organizing Town properties into three categories, these properties have been assigned priority from one to thirty -four, with one being the most significant Town property in terms of potential use by disabled persons. This prioritization was done as a joint effort of the staff of the Town of Los Gatos and individuals representing the local disabled community. The statutes outlining the Transition Plan provide jurisdictions up to three years to implement corrective measures identified in their Transition Plan. The strategy for implementing the Town's Plan over 3 years is built on the following criteria: Town properties subject to highest levels of public use receive the highest priority for being made compliant with ADA requirements. 2. Sites designated as high priority are identified to be brought into reasonable, full compliance during the first year of the Plan. 3. Sites of lesser priority are identified to be brought into compliance during the second and third year of the plan. In each of the three use categories, specific Town properties have been given a brief introductory description and identified as to overall priority. Following the introductory descriptions, each site is given a year by year summary of the corrective measures necessary to bring the site into reasonable compliance. Each site /facility was examined according to the levels of accessibility outlined and recommended by ADA Title 11 regulations: Arrival at the fa cility (parking, passenger loading areas, exterior access routes) Disabled persons must be provided the ability to arrive on site, park, approach the building and gain primary entry to the building. Primary access to a building is a prerequisite to having access within a building. Access to programs, services or activities (building doors and walkways, interior routes, rooms and spaces, stairways and elevators, etc.) - The overall design and layout of the building must allow persons with disabilities the freedom to obtain goods and services without the need for special assistance. Where it is physically impossible to provide full accessibility, assistance and /or alternative services should be available upon request to those seeking service. Accessibility and usability of public amenities (public restrooms,telephones, drinking fountains, etc.) Where amenities are provided, they should be usable and accessible to all people. A copy of the detailed findings of the Town's ADA compliance evaluation survey is available for public review at the public service counter of the Department of Building and Engineering Services located in the lower level of the Town Hall Building. BUILDINGS The buildings owned by the Town present the greatest challenge in gaining compliance with ADA requirements. Almost all Town buildings were constructed at a time when there were no requirements for providing access for the disabled. State and Federal requirements have subsequently come into effect and the Town has in some instances made modifications to its buildings to make access more available. An example of this can be seen in the installation of wheelchair ramps to all levels of the Town Hall building. In other cases the Town has not attempted to provide better access for the disabled in buildings that receive and involve small or infrequent numbers of people seeking Town services. An example of these types of buildings would be the three Fire Station buildings owned by the Town and operated by the Central Fire District. 110 E. Main St. - (Town Hall /Civic Center) PRIORITY - #1 The Town Hall - Civic Center Building is partially accessible and will require the addition of one Disabled parking space. Modifications to the parking lot striping, access ramps, and primary entrance doors will be necessary. Attention to ADA sign requirements along with minor corrective work on guardrails and handrails will eliminate obstacles to primary access. Town Hall services include the Library, Police Department, Town Administrative offices, Building, Engineering and Planning Departments. The Town Council Chambers are also located in this building. Each of these Departments are currently accessible but will require modifications in counter heights, door hardware, and office furnishing layouts to facilitate more reasonable access in each department. ADA sign requirements need to be addressed in each of the Departments described above. Public restrooms are accessible with the exception of the restrooms in the lower level of the library. Corrective work on the drinking fountain and public telephones is also required throughout the building. Under the 1993 - 1998 Capital Improvement Program for the Town of Los Gatos, upgrading of the Council Chambers sound system is identified as a priority under the 1993 -94 adopted budget. Year 1993 -1994: Correct all issues related to parking, including, adding an additional space and, restriping where necessary. the Civic Center facility. Modify passage doors in paths of travel to fully comply and, correct all deficiencies services for the hearing impaired. Year 1994 -1995: Year 1995 -1996: No work to be done in third year. Civic Center facility to be reasonably, fully accessible by the end of the second year. 2. 208 E. Main St. - (Neighborhood Center) PRIORITY - #6 The Neighborhood Center building currently has curb ramps and disabled parking however, the central ramp and the parking space do not meet the strict requirements for ADA compliance. It will require the modification (structural) of the curb ramp and reorientation and restriping of the parking space to gain compliance. Services inside the building are reasonably accessible. Adding signs, relocating furnishings, installing handrails, and changing hardware will make all programs and services fully accessible. Public amenities associated with the Neighborhood Center are presently not accessible. Drinking fountains and telephones need to be replaced or modified. The restrooms need nonstructural modifications such as door adjustments, grab bars, fixture changes, etc. Year 1993 -1994: Year 1994 -1995: Year 1995 -1996: disabled parking space and passenger loading aisle. Correct surface deficiencies in curb ramp from street. maintain prober corridor width. related to doors including: clear space at strike side of door and lever hardware on interior doors. Provide accessible telephone unit in place of existing non accessible unit. second year. 3. 123 E. Main St. - (Community Education and Recreation Building PRIORITY - 8 The Community Education and Recreation Building needs a van accessible parking space. Entry door hardware needs replacement and in some cases adjustment. Fj Minor modifications to the fixtures in the restrooms along with adding ADA signs throughout the building will make this a fully accessible facility. Year 1993 -1994: Year 1994 -1995: No work to be done in the second year. This facility to be reasonably fully compliant at the end of the first year. Year 1995 -1996: No work to be done in the third year. 306 University Ave. - (Central Fire Station) PRIORITY - #28 The disabled parking space serving this facility will require modification of dimensions and cross slope. There is no existing path of travel to allow wheelchair access into the building. To provide for access a ramp will need to be constructed. Once in the building, there is no need for public access to any other portion of the building. Signs must be added to bring the building up to standard, and an accessible drinking fountain should be installed to replace the non - accessible one now in place. Year 1993 -1994: No work to be done during the first year. Year 1994 -1995: No work to be done during the second year. Year 1995 -1996: Install doorbell at rear entrance to alert onsite personnel. Site to be reasonably fully accessible following the third Year. 5. 14800 Winchester Blvd. - (Central Fire Station) PRIORITY - #29 This building has no accessible parking space or sign to provide for site access. A 14800 Winchester Blvd. - (Central Fire Station l Cont. The visitors restroom in the building needs significant remodeling to bring it into compliance. Year 1993 -1994 Year 1994 -1995: Year 1995 -1996: No work to be done during the first year. No work to be done during the second year. to access bell at rear. This site to be reasonably fully accessible by the end of the third year. 16565 Shannon Rd. - (Central Fire Station) PRIORITY - #30 As with the other two fire stations, this station requires the installation of an accessible parking space. A ramp must be constructed to gain entry into the building. Signs and a notification device such as a doorbell usable by the disabled should be installed. Year 1993 -1994: No work to be done during the first year. Year 1994 -1995: No work to be done during the second year. Year 1995 -1996: Install disabled Darkino space. Create smooth oath of travel from parking space to front entry of building. Construct ramp to front porch of building. Install doorbell at front entry to alert on site personnel. Site to be reasonably fully accessible at the end of the third year. 7. 4 Tait Ave. - (Los Gatos Museums PRIORITY - #16 The Los Gatos Museum building currently has no accessible parking. There is a pedestrian ramp leading to the front entry of the building. This ramp needs to be modified to comply with ADA standards. Inside the museum, there are areas of exhibits which are not accessible to someone in a wheelchair. 4 Tait Ave. -- (Los Gatos Museum) Cont. The addition of signs and audio exhibits will provide better use of the facility by the disabled. Additionally, the restrooms in the building require complete remodeling to be brought into ADA compliance. Year 1993 -1994 Year 1994 -1995: Year 1995 -1996: No work to be done during the first year. No work to be done during the second year. ingress. Correct handrail deficiencies and substandard door hardware conditions. Upgrade restroom facilities 8. 75 Church St. - (Forbes Mill Museum) PRIORITY - #9 The Forbes Mill Museum is located at the end of a long, paved, private road off of Church Street. It is not possible to gain access to the Museum using sidewalks connecting to Church Street. Presently, persons in wheelchairs using public transit to the Main Street bus stop can travel down to the Museum by way of the paved driveway only. Parking at the building is accessible however, it is not fully compliant with ADA standards in the area of striping, size, and cross - slope. Inside the Museum only the ground floor area is accessible. The second floor exhibits and offices are only accessible by stairs. The addition of signs and audio exhibits will contribute to a more usable facility. Year 1993 -1994: Correct deficiencies related to existing disabled parking curb ramp, slip resistant surface, acceptable cross - slope, and addition of handrail at ramp to building. Install signs throughout the facility as per standards. Adjust and modify existing entry door to correct hardware and pull force deficiencies. Year 1994 -1995: No work to be done during second year. 75 Church St. - (Forbes Mill Museum) Cont. Year 1995 -1996: parade existing restrooms to min. accessibility standards. facility to be reasonably fully accessible by the end of the third year. 9. 41 Miles Ave. - (Maria's Berry Farm/ Town Service Center) PRIORITY - #32 This facility is completely accessible. PARKING LOTS The public parking lots owned by the Town present the area of least difficulty in gaining ADA compliance. The main issues of accessibility concerning the Town's parking lots are; parking spaces, sidewalks to and from parking spaces, and signs. The Town has worked hard in past years to provide access in its lots. 1 2. Parking lot 1 - (Saratoga/Bachman) PRIORITY - #7 This lot require the installation of two more disabled parking spaces. It is also necessary to relocate one of the existing spaces to a location that affords better access away from hazardous cross - slope. Year 1993 -1994: Add two additional disabled parking spaces. Upgrade Year 1994 -1995: No work to be done during the second year. Year 1995 -1996: No work to be done during the third year. Parking lot 2 - (Bachman /Royce) PRIORITY - #11 Lot #2 needs three additional disabled spaces. Additionally one existing space is substandard in dimension and cross - slope. Sidewalks at each end of the parking lot are not presently accessible from the lot and this should be corrected as well. Year 1993 -1994 Year 1994 -1995: Year 1995 -1996: No work to be done during the first year. No work to be done during the third year. 3. Parking lot 3 - (Royce /Grays lane] PRIORITY - #33 This lot is fully accessible according to ADA standards. 4. Parking lot 4 - (Grays/Elm) PRIORITY - #34 A This lot is fully accessible according to ADA standards. Parking lot 6 - (Elm /West Main) PRIORITY - #5 Two spaces can be deleted from this lot and a path /sidewalk added in front of the existing group of spaces at the North end of the lot to make the disabled parking and path of travel to the businesses abutting the lot safer. Year 1993 -1994: Relocate two disabled parking spaces at North end of accessible by end of the first year. Year 1994 -1995: No work to be done during the second year. Year 1995 -1996: No work to be done during the third year. Parking lot 9 - (Park Avenue) PRIORITY - #27 One more disabled parking space should be added to this lot Year 1993 -1994: Year 1994 -1995: Year 1995 -1996 No work to be done during the first year. No work to be done during the second year. Create one addition disabled parking space. Correct 7. Parking lot 13 - (West Main /La Canada Building) PRIORITY - #15 Lot 13 requires 3 more disabled parking spaces to comply with the number required by ADA standards. In addition to the new spaces, the existing spaces are situated in such a manner to require a user of the space to cross a traffic lane to gain access to the businesses served by the parking lot. 91 0 Parking lot 13 - (West Main /La Canada Building) Cont. These spaces will require the addition of a designated, striped crosswalk from the spaces to the business area. Year 1993 -1994: No work to be done during the first year. Year 1994 -1995: Add three disabled parkino spaces. Year 1995 -1996: Correct excessive cross slope problems on sidewalk along West Main St. at driveway (wheel chairs must use this portion of public sidewalk to access shops on Santa Cruz Ave.). This lot to be fully accessible by the end of the third year. Parking lot 15 - (East Main /Jackson) PRIORITY - #26 This small lot at the end of East Main Street requires the addition of one disabled van parking space. Proper signs must be installed as well. Existing curb cut ramps at the lot exceed slope allowances and should be modified to bring them into line with ADA tolerances. Year 1993 -1994: No work to be done during the first ,year. Year 1994 -1995: No work to be done during the second year. Year 1995 -1996: Correct excessive slopes on all curb ramps associated with this lot. This lot to be reasonably fully accessible by the end of the third year. Park and Ride - (North of Saratoga) PRIORITY - #31 This location requires the addition of one disabled parking space along with proper sign. Year 1993 -1994: No work to be done during the first year. Year 1994 -1995: No work to be done during the second year. Year 1995 -1996: Add one additional disabled parking space. This lot to be fully accessible following the third year. PARKS AND PLAYLOTS The parks and playlots throughout Los Gatos present the widest variety of obstacles to accessibility. Most of theses obstacles are of minor or moderate difficulty to bring into compliance with ADA requirements. It is important to recognize that in many cases, the topographical nature of the park makes it impossible to provide access for certain disabilities related to physical mobility. In many cases however, providing accessible parking and paths of travel to major activity areas of Town Parks will insure that the disabled will have opportunity to enjoy the benefits of the beauty and recreation provided by our park system. Blossom Hill Park PRIORITY - #3 This park site requires some modification of the parking area to provide safe access to the park entrance and footpath. There is a sufficient number of parking spaces however, there is a need for a designated crosswalk across the traffic lane in the parking lot. It is also necessary to remove a portion of the curb near the disabled parking space and extend a paved sidewalk to the public sidewalk running along Shannon Road. Inside the park near the play area there is presently no solid path access to the picnic tables adjacent to the play area. It will be necessary to install a path to at least one table and modify the table to allow for disabled use. Restrooms in the park near the Little League Baseball field are accessible only on the mens restroom side of the building. Access to the womans side of the building is blocked due to snackbar line railings installed to prevent crowding at the snackbar. A paved sidewalk around the back of the snackbar /restroom to the entry of the womans restroom is required. Drinking fountains throughout the park are unusable by the disabled and should be replaced. Year 1993 -1994: Install signs along Blossom Hill Rd. showing directions to public parking on Shannon Rd. side of Park. Provide path surface in picnic area to allow for disabled access. Remodel existing picnic table /s to allow for wheel chair use. Provide hard surface path and landing at drinking fountain. Upgrade restroom facilities to minimum accessibility standards (ladies restroom is inaccessible). Provide wheelchair access to bleachers at ball field. Year 1994 -1995: Construct wheelchair ramp to tennis courts. Provide path to play equipment area. This Park to be fully accessible by the end of the second year. Year 1995 -1996: No work to be done during the third year. 2. Bachman Park PRIORITY - #13 This park is currently being made accessible with the installation of an accessible parking space and the construction of a paved ramp to the play area. An accessible picnic table and drinking fountain will complete the process of making the park fully accessible. 3. Bachman Park Cont. Year 1993 -1994: Correct slope deficiencies on access to play area. Year 1994 -1995: Provide wheelchair ramI2 access to lower play area. Install wheelchair accessible picnic table and access landing. This park to be reasonably fully accessible by the end of the second year. Year 1995 -1996: No work to be done during the third year. Balzer Field PRIORITY - #10 The Balzar Field baseball diamond will require the installation of a disabled parking space. A solid surfaced path to the bleacher area and a slab area for wheelchair viewing will allow the disabled to participate in the enjoyment of watching games at the facility. The current restroom facilities at the snack -bar will need to be modified by installing appropriate landings at each door as well as rehanging the door to swing out and installing proper hardware. Year 1993 -1994: restroom to minimum accessibility standards. Provide access to drinking fountain. This facility to be fully accessible by the end of the first year. Year 1994 -1995: No work to be done during the second year. Year 1995 -1996: No work to be done during the third year. 4. Bel Gatos Park PRIORITY - #17 Belgatos Park currently lacks a designated disabled parking space. ADA parking requirements can be met by installing one disabled parking space. Properly sloped pathways will need to be constructed to make wheelchair access possible to the play area and restroom building. The present pathways all exceed allowable slope tolerances. The park amphitheater and picnic table areas are located in remote areas of the Park which due to topographical nature are not accessible by wheelchair using ADA slope standards. It is necessary to install accessible picnic tables in a location near the play area or restroom building. 5. A Bel Gatos Park Cont. Appropriate signs throughout the Park will assist the disabled in their enjoyment and use of the Park. The restroom facilities do not currently comply with ADA standards. Modifications to the restroom building will be necessary to complete the process of full compliance. Year 1993 -1994: No work to be done during the first year. Year 1994 -1995: Provide one disabled parking space. Create accessible path of travel from parking area to restrooms, picnic area and play equipment. Year 1995 -1996: Upgrade restrooms to full compliance with ADA standards. This park to be reasonably fully accessible at the end of the third. Fairview Plaza PRIORITY - #24 This residential Park will require the installation of a designated curbside disabled parking space as well as a curb cut to allow a wheelchair to gain access into the Park. There is currently only dirt pathways in the small Park. It would be helpful to a disabled person to have a paved pathway leading to a landing and /or bench in the park from the parking space. Year 1993 -1994: No work to be done during the first year. Year 1994 -1995: No work to be done during the second year. Year 1995 -1996: Install curb cuts at opposite sides of this park (2 locations). Install hard, paved path to wheelchair landing near center of park. This park to be fully accessible by the end of the third year. Howes Playlot PRIORITY - #19 This small neighborhood Park is accessible by public sidewalks on both Thomas Drive and Howes Drive. Disabled persons seeking to park near the Playlot cannot reach the sidewalk from the street pavement because of an absence of curb ramps at or near the Park. The installation of curb ramps at both street entrances to the Park will allow for curbside access to the Park. Year 1993 -1994: No work to be done during the first year. 7 Howes Playlot Cont. Year 1994 -1995: Year 1995 -1996: La Rinconada Park into the park from Howes Dr. to conform with ADA slope and width standards. This park to be fully accessible by the end of the second year. No work to be done during the third year. PRIORITY - #18 This park currently is not accessible to the disabled confined to wheelchairs. There is no designated parking space for the disabled. The existing parking is simply parallel parking along the street. The addition of a designated disabled parking space and the installation of a wheelchair usable path to the picnic areas will provide new opportunities for the disabled to use this park! Tables in the picnic area are presently unusable by someone in a wheelchair. Modification to at least one table will be necessary for wheelchair use. The drinking fountain at the park will require modification as well as the installation of a wheelchair path to allow for disabled use. Year 1993 -1994: Year 1994 -1995: No work to be done during the first year. construct landing adjacent to tennis court entrance. Upgrade existing drinking fountain to minimum accessibility standards. Year 1995 -1996: Modify picnic table in path of travel to make accessible. This park to be reasonably accessible by the end of the third year. 8. Live Oak' Manor Park PRIORITY - #20 The Live Oak Manor Park runs between Lester Lane and Carlton Avenue. The Park has no paved pathways and lacks street level curb ramps. To provide site access, curb cuts and curb ramps will need to be installed at each street entrance to the Park. One inside the Park, Paved pathways through the park will need to be provided to allow wheelchair access from street to street. a 10. Live Oak Manor Park Cont. Access is required to the play area in the Park and picnic Tables in the Park will require modification to allow for use by the disabled. Year 1993 -1994: Year 1994 -1995: Year 1995 -1996: Los Gatos Creek Trail No work to be done during the first year. fully accessible by the end of the second year. No work to be done during the third year. PRIORITY - #14 This portion of the Los Gatos Creek Trail extends from the Forbes Mill Museum South toward Lexington Reservoir. There is currently disabled parking at the Forbes Mill site however, it requires some modification to be in full compliance with ADA standards. Plans are being prepared for the paving of the Town's portion of the trail leading South under the Main Street bridge. Year 1993 -1994: No work to be done during the first year. Year 1994 -1995: Provide signs at entrance to trail. Remove barrier posts to allow for wheelchair access. This area to be reasonably accessible by the end of the second year. Year 1995 -1996: No work to be done during the third year. Novitiate Park Site PRIORITY - #23 This Park site is currently undeveloped. There is no public parking or services at this location. Future development of this site will require strict adherence to ADA standards in the planning and construction of new Park facilities. Year 1993 -1994: No work to be done during the first year. Year 1994 -1995: No work to be done during the second year. Novitiate Park Site Cont. Year 1995 -1996: No work to be done during the third year. This site to be made fully accessible at time of future development 11. Oak Meadow Park PRIORITY - #2 Oak Meadow Park is the flagship of the Town's Park System. It contains many areas that do not comply with the requirements of the ADA. An additional disabled parking space is required and modifications to existing spaces is also necessary. Walks and pathways through the Park require modification in slope and additions of handrails in several locations. Additional paving of some existing dirt pathways to areas of organized activity will insure accessibility to all services provided in the Park. The unique carousel and Billy Jones Railroad require minor modifications to allow for better access to the disabled choosing to enjoy these amusements. Restroom facilities in the Park are scheduled to be remodeled in the upcoming year and are currently being redesigned to fully comply with ADA standards. Picnic tables and barbecues throughout the Park do not allow for convenient disabled use. A designated number of specific tables and barbecues around the Park need to be modified to accommodate use by the disabled. Telephone and drinking fountains in the Park require attention and wheelchair path access. Year 1993 -1994 Year 1994 -1995: Year 1995 -1996: Construct one additional disabled parking space areas, playground equipment area, stage platform area allow for use by disabled individuals. Provide access to drinking fountains and public telephones. Correct all deficiencies associated with restroom second year. No work to be done during the third year. 12. Oakhill Playlot I PRIORITY - #21 13. This Playlot has no designated disabled street parking space. In addition a curb cut and curb ramp will be necessary to gain access from the street level. Sidewalks at the Playlot need repairs to correct uneven surfaces caused from expansive soil and tree roots. A drinking fountain at the site needs modification to allow for disabled use. Year 1993 -1994: No work to be done during the first year. Year 1994 -1995: No work to be done during the second year. Year 1995 -1996: Install curb cut at mid point of park along Oak Park Dr. Correct problems of uneven concrete surfaces by installing new smooth path of travel to picnic table area the third year. Pageant Grounds (Civic Center) PRIORITY - #25 This small lawn and garden area behind the Civic Center Building is accessible by a small paved driveway leading from Villa Avenue adjacent to the Town Hall Building. This driveway exceeds allowable slope and an adjacent paved switchback ramp should be provided to allow wheelchair access. Year 1993 -1994: No work to be done during the first year. Year 1994 -1995: No work to be done during the second year. Year 1995 -1996: drinking fountain. Install accessible table and modify drinking fountain to provide for disabled use. This park to be fully accessible by the end of the third year. 14. Town Plaza Park PRIORITY - #4 This park at the intersection of Main Street and Santa Cruz Avenue is fully accessible with the exception of a drinking fountain that needs to be modified for disabled access. 15. Town Plaza Park Cont. Year 1993 -1994: Correct deficiencies related to existing curb ramps (Grind down excessive limos on ramp to gutter transition accessible by the end of the first year. Year 1994 -1995: No work to be done during the second year. Year 1995 -1996: No work to be done during the third year. Vasona Dam Trail PRIORITY - #12 The Vasona Dam Trail or more properly; the Los Gatos Creek Trail, Vasona Park section, extends from Lark Avenue on the North to Blossom Hill Road on the South. A large portion of the Trail runs over County property through Vasona Reservoir County Park. That portion of the Trail running over Town property is paved surface however, it exceeds allowable slope tolerances in several locations. Modification of the Trail to achieve proper slope will be a major task. Parking to access the Trail system is located within the County Park and will not be considered under this plan. Year 1993 -1994: No work to be done during the first year. Year 1994 -1995: Modifv all trail areas where slope exceeds 5 %. Install curb cut ramps at all street locations providing pedestrian access to trail system (Lark Ave.. Oka Rd., Arroyo Grande Wy., Highland Oaks Dr.). This Trail system to be reasonably accessible at the end of the second year. Year 1995 -1996: No work to be done during the third year. 16. Worchester Park PRIORITY - #22 This residential park provides a paved trail path winding through a natural setting of trees and chaparral. The hilly terrain of this park make it impossible to make it wheelchair accessible. Limited access can be provided by installing a properly sloped and paved pathway in the lower area of the park. This path could terminate at a viewing landing positioned in a location providing a view of the natural setting. Worchester Park Cont. The use of audio recordings describing the park and its features could also provide a more enjoyable experience for disabled persons who are unable to see and experience all the park has to offer. Year 1993 -1994: No work to be done during the first year. Year 1994 -1995: No work to be done during the second year. Year 1995 -1996: Install curb cut at street in front of park. Repair paved ACCESSIBILITY RELATED TO STREETS AND CROSSWALKS: As described in the law concerning the preparation of a Transition Plan, jurisdictions having responsibility or authority over streets, roads, or walkways, must include a schedule for the provision of curb ramps where pedestrian walks cross existing inaccessible curbs. In compliance with this requirement, the following locations have been identified as sites requiring curb cuts. Priority for installing these curb cuts follows the guidelines outlined in the law. It should also be noted that where curb cuts are identified in relationship to corrective work called for at specific sites, those curb cuts will not be identified in the following priority list. The following curb cut locations have been selected based upon the relationship of the curb cut to areas of common pedestrian foot traqffic. These areas include: commercial zones, areas of Public service, schools and other similar public places. Pedestrian walks crossing curbs in other areas, i.e. walks strictly within the boundries of residential neighborhoods, shall have curbs cuts installed where necessary followin the completion of all curb cuts identified below. CROSSWALKS LACKING CURB CUT RAMPS According to Priority Locations: Entity Served Number of cuts 1. Cherry Blossom Ln. at Shannon Rd. . Government Services ... 2 2. Shady View Lane at Shannon Rd. .......... Public /Park ... 2 3. Gateway Dr. at Carlton Ave ............... Public /Park ... 2 4. Main St. in front of the High School ....... Schools /Retail ... 2 5. Pleasant Ave. at Brooklyn Ave ................ Schools ... 2 6. Cherry Blossom Ln. at Blossom Hill Rd. ........ Schools ... 4 7. Fisher Ave. at Nino Ave ..................... Schools ... 3 8. Nino Ave. at Los Gatos Blvd . ................ Schools ... 1 9. Roberts Rd. at Fisher Ave . .................. Schools ... 2 10. Roberts Rd. at George St. .......... Commercial /Retail ... 1 11. Roberts Rd. at Los Gatos Blvd........ Commercial /Retail ... 1 12. Magneson Loop at Los Gatos Blvd. ... Commercial /Retail ... 1 13. Almendra Ave. at North Santa Cruz Ave. Commercial /Retail ... 1 14. Fair Lane at North Santa Cruz Ave..... Commercial/ Retail ... 2 15. Bachman Ave. at North Santa Cruz Ave. Commercial /Retail ... 2 16. Nicholson Ave. at North Santa Cruz Ave. Commercial/ Retail ... 2 17. Royce St. at North Santa Cruz Ave. ... Commercial/ Retail ... 2 18. Roberts Rd. at North Santa Cruz Ave... Commercial /Retail ... 1 19. Hubbel Way at University Ave. ....... Commercial /Retail ... 1 20. Mullen Ave. at Edelen Ave........... Commercial/ Retail ... 3 21. Lark Ave. at Winchester Blvd......... Commercial /Retail ... 4 22. Lark Ave. at University Ave. ......... Commercial /Retail ... 2 CURB CUT PRIORITIES: Cont. 23. Lark Ave. at Los Gatos Blvd. ...... Commercial /Retail ... 7 24. Lark Ave. at Highland Oaks DR........ Commercial/ Retail ... 7 25. Los Gatos Blvd. at New Town ....... Commercial /Retail ... 1 26. Drakes Bay Ave. at National Ave. ..... Commercial /Office ... 1 27. Los Gatos /Almaden Rd. at National Ave. Commercial /Office ... 2 28. Carlton Ave at National Ave.......... Commercial /Office ... 2 29. Alberto Way at Saratoga Ave......... Commercial /Office ... 1 30. Weldwood Ave. at West Parr Ave...... Commercial /Office ... 2 31. Wedgewood Ave. at Pollard Rd. ...... Commercial /Retail ... 2 32. Los Gatos /Almaden Rd. at .......... Commercial /Retail ... 2 Peachblossom Ln. 33. Villa Ave. at Jackson St ............. Commercial /Office ... 2 Under the proposed budget for 1993 -94, the Town is planning to begin corrective work on the first eleven locations identified above. These repairs will be done as part of the Town's annual sidewalk reconstruction program, funded with C.I.P. monies. It shall be the policy of the Building and Engineering Services Department to consider issues of accessibility (Path of Travel) when performing substantial improvements to roads, i.e. reconstructions or overlays. PLAN ADMINISTRATOR The implementation of this transition plan will be coordinated and supervised under the review of the Director of Building and Engineering Services, Scott R. Baker. Individuals having questions concerning this plan or issues related to the Americans with Disabilities Act are encouraged to contact Mr. Baker at the Town of Los Gatos Building and Engineering Department during normal business hours. Persons not able to visit the Town Building and Engineering Department are invited to write to Mr. Baker at: SCOTT R. BAKER TOWN OF LOS GATOS BUILDING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES 110 E. MAIN STREET LOS GATOS, CA 95031 F RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADOPTING THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - TRANSITION PLAN WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States under the Americans with Disabilities Act has sought to provide a national mandate for the elimination discrimination against individuals with disabilities; and WHEREAS, the Town of Los Gatos is responsible under the Act to provide ready access to each of• its programs, services, and activities; and WHEREAS, The Town of Los Gatos is responsible under the Act to prepare a detailed "Transition Plan" setting forth the steps necessary to complete structural changes to facilities to provide for ready access; RESOLVED: that the Town Council adopts the Town of Los Gatos, Americans with Disabilities Act - Transition Plan; and FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Town Council appoints the Town Director of Building and Engineering Services as person responsible to coordinate, implement, and execute the Town of Los Gatos, Americans with Disabilities Act - Transition Plan. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos held on the 2nd day of August, 1993 by the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SIGNED: ATTEST: MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA N: \SHARE\TRANPLAN.RES C29 \RESOS \GRANT ATTACINENT 2