HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-121 - Installation of Red Curb “No Parking” at the Intersection of Harbison Avenue and E. 7th Street to Improve Visibility for VehiclesRESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 121
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF RED CURB "NO PARKING" AT THE
INTERSECTION OF HARBISON AVENUE AND E. 7TH STREET TO IMPROVE VISIBILITY.
WHEREAS, a resident expressed concerns with visibility at the intersection of Harbison
Avenue and E. 7th Street and requested the installation of red curb to improve visibility and
enhance safety for vehicles exiting E. 7th Street onto Harbison Avenue; and
WHEREAS, staff completed a site evaluation and confirmed the following: E. 7th Street is
a two-lane roadway with parking on both sides and a speed limit of 25 mph; Harbison Avenue is
a two-lane roadway with parking on both sides and a posted speed limit of 30 mph; the intersection
is Stop -controlled for eastbound traffic on E. 7th Street; there is no red curb on Harbison Avenue
at the intersection; when vehicles park too close to the intersection, the visibility for vehicles exiting
E. 7th Street onto Harbison Avenue is partially obstructed and it can be difficult for drivers to see
oncoming traffic; and that there are visibility issues for eastbound traffic exiting E. 7th Street onto
Harbison Avenue due to the electrical power poles located on the northwest and southwest corner
of the intersection; and
WHEREAS, this item was presented to the Traffic Safety Committee on August 13, 2025;
and
WHEREAS, staff sent notices to the adjacent properties inviting them to attend the Traffic
Safety Committee Meeting and/or to contact staff with any questions; and
WHEREAS, staff presented this item to the Traffic Safety Committee and, after discussion,
the Traffic Safety Committee voted to approve staff's recommendation to, 1) install 40 feet of red
curb "No Parking" on the west side of Harbison Avenue, north of E. 7th Street, and 2) install 60
feet of red curb "No Parking" on the west side of Harbison Avenue, south of E. 7th Street; and
WHEREAS, National City Municipal Code section 11.32.140 prohibits stopping or parking
at any posted location where parking is restricted or prohibited by resolution of the City Council;
and
WHEREAS, if approved by City Council, all work will be performed by City Public Works.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That the City Council hereby authorizes the installation of 1) 40 feet of red
curb "No Parking" on the west side of Harbison Avenue, north of E. 7th Street, and 2) 60 feet of
red curb "No Parking" on the west side of Harbison Avenue, south of E. 7th Street, to improve
visibility at the intersection.
Section 2: That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 16th day of Sep er, 2025.
R orrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
Shelle hapel, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Barry J. S ul , City Attorney
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of National City, California, on
September 16, 2025 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes:
Molina, Rodriguez, Yamane, Bush, Morrison
Nays:
None.
Absent:
None.
Abstain:
None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of National City, California
Shelley Chapel
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
BY:
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Shelley apel, MMC, City Clerk