2010 - 2011 Final Report - Handicapped Access to Government Facilities

Conclusions 1

• CL1
  The Grand Jury concludes that handicapped access to the courthouse and Government Center is inadequate both in proximity and in the number of spaces provided. The Grand Jury concludes that the Government Center parking structure is unsafe for users. The Grand Jury concludes that the unreliability of the parking structure elevators creates a safety hazard for the public. The Grand Jury concludes that there is no handicapped parking on streets adjacent to the Government Center and the courthouse. The Grand Jury concludes that a handicapped person's access to the courthouse is hindered. The Grand Jury concludes that it was unwise to fence off the north entrance to the courthouse which already provided handicapped accessibility, without providing alternate handicapped access. Recommendations: The Grand Jury recommends that additional spaces be designated as handicapped parking on level one of the Government Center parking structure. The Grand Jury recommends that safety features, such as mirrors at the turns, be installed in the parking structure to assist drivers and pedestrians. The Grand Jury recommends handicapped parking on G Street in close proximity to the courthouse entrance, until the new courthouse is completed. The Grand Jury recommends that handicapped access to the courthouse be provided through the north entrance. Respondents: Written response required pursuant to PC 933(c) Madera County Board of Supervisors 200 West Fourth Street Madera, CA 93637 Madera City Council 205 West Fourth Street Madera, CA 93637 Information: Response Optional Chairman, City ADA Advisory Council 205 West Fourth Street Madera, CA 93637 Resource Management Agency Director 2037 West Cleveland Avenue Madera, CA 93637 Presiding Judge Madera Superior Court 209 West Yosemite Avenue Madera, CA 93637