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NATIONAL CITY TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
AGENDA REPORT FOR OCTOBER 26, 2011
ITEM TITLE: REQUEST FOR INSTALLATION OF RED CURB "NO
PARKING" WITH "NO STOPPING" SIGNS ON EUCLID
AVENUE FROM SWEETWATER ROAD NORTH TO THE CITY /
COUNTY JURISDICATIONAL BOUNDARY UNDER 1-805 TO
IMPROVE SIGHT DISTANCE AND ALLEVIATE VEHICLE
STORAGE ISSUES (BY: RESIDENTS OF NATIONAL CITY)
PREPARED BY: Stephen Manganiello, Engineering Division
DISCUSSION:
Staff has received numerous requests from National City residents to prohibit
commercial vehicles from parking on Euclid Avenue in proximity to the 1-805 underpass.
According to residents and confirmed by staff, large commercial vehicles present
visibility issues for drivers due to the horizontal curves and travel speeds on Euclid
Avenue at the 1-805 underpass. In addition, people have been observed living in their
vehicles parked at this location.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
To improve sight distance and alleviate vehicle storage issues staff recommends
installing red curb "No Parking" with "No Stopping" signs on Euclid Avenue from
Sweetwater Road north to the City /County jurisdictional boundary under 1-805.
EXHIBITS:
1. Correspondence
2. Location Map
3. Photos
2011-26
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Location Map
Install new red curb
Existing red curb
Existing red curb
Existing red curb
Install new red curb with "No Stopping" signs
Approx. City / County boundary
Install new red curb with "No Stopping" signs
Euclid Ave under I-805 (looking north)
Euclid Ave under 1-805 (looking north)
Euclid Ave under I-805 (looking south)
Euclid Ave under I-805 (looking south)
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Stephen Manganiello
From: Armando Vergara
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2011 11:51 AM
T Stephen Manganiello
Cc: Alfredo Cabal; Ronny Soriano; Karina Vazquez; Luz Hernandez; Vianey Rolon
Subject: Euclid Avenue & 1-805
Hello Steve,
We continue to get increased calls for service and complaints for the Euclid
A venue area under the 1-805 overpass, l would like to make a request to the
Traffic Safety Committee that this area be painted RED -CURB. l would request
that the curbs on the WEST & EAST side of the street on Euclid Avenue from
Sweetwater Road to our city limits be painted red to the county jurisdiction line.
We have seen an increase in commercial vehicle storage and feel this could
create a traffic safety issue with line of sight and the curvature of the road. We
believe the red curbing would also create a better approach to both business
driveways on both the west and east curb of Euclid Avenue.
Thanks for you consideration.
-Armando
Armando Vergara
Neighborhood Services Manager
Community Services Division
City of National Ctiy
(619) 336-4213
10/25/2011
From: Manuel Rodriguez
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 6:05 PM
To: Adolfo Gonzales
C .osie Machado
S ject: FW: Homeless Person & 3 Vehicles at Euclid Av & Sweetwater Rd - (RS #2011-034)
Hi Chief,
FYI,
Manuel Rodriguez
619-336.4507
mrodriquez(a�nationalcityca.gov
"If you want to stand out, don't be different; be outstanding"
From: Stella Ungab
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 12:29 PM
To: Alejandro Garcia
Subject: Homeless Person & 3 Vehicles at Euclid Av & Sweetwater Rd - (RS #2011-034)
Hi Officer Garcia,
Below are the 4 complainants for this assigned action request, per your request.
(#1, RP) :
There is a consistent problem on Euclid and sweet water road. There are approximately 2-3
vehicles that are parked under the bridge on Euclid ave that are polled to the roof with trash
a ;trash bags. The vehicle belongs to a homeless man that seems to be suffering from a severe
J of being a hoarder. This is a major eye sore and needs to be addressed, he is parked in the
same location day in and out and no one seems to address the problem. Three older vehicles with
the same trash and trash bags pulled so high that you can it's even see the seats in the cars.
When you walk on the street it is extremely unsettling to walk near or pass this series if
trash. Please take action on this problem and work to fix this major eye sore and danger zone.
Contact Information:
First Name: Gina
Last Name: Starkey
Phone: 4173310
E--Mail Address: Gina2gty@yahoo.com
(#2, RP)
The Chiefs Office received a call this morning from a National City resident Alma Osnaya
619.571.0832 who is complaining about a gentleman who lives under the Sweetwater/Euclid Bridge.
She is stating that he has three vehicles parked there. Ms. Osnaya has approached him but he
has been hostile with her and is concerned. She has spoken to a couple of departments (ie:
Traffic, Neighborhood Services) and is now requesting to schedule a meeting with the Chief to
see if something can be done. She has been told that the location where the gentleman is
partial County, but feels that our City can handle.
I called Armando to obtain some background information reference this situation and he advised
that a meeting had been held in the last couple of weeks due to complaints being received. He
is aware of this gentleman and feels that he is 5150. AVA officers have been out there and
A ido himself has spoken to him as well.
(#3, RP) :
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The area between Ridgeway Drive and Sweetwater on Euclid is a problem in our neighborhood.
There is a homeless gentleman that has several cars parked on the street and hoards a great
amount of junk. I see policemen citing him but he is still there with all his trash and is doing
nothing to contribute to our communir:y. The semi trailers parked along the street are creating
potholes and are the cause of much of the littering. We propose that area be designated a no -
pa -king zone to abate the problem. That is the only way those problems can be effectively
E inated and the children walking home from school can feel safer and the area be cleaner.
National City is getting better everyday! Thank you.
Contact Information:
First Name: Edna
Last Name: Jabagat
Phone: 619-929-1923
E-Mail Address: betterburial@gmail.com
(#4, RP) :
I have 2 separate issues with the African male that parks his 3 cars on the corner, the first
issue is I used to jog that trail but he would constantly try to talk to me, I was in fear he
would grab me and harm me therefore I no longer walk that path. The second issue is he now
washes his clothes and hang dries them all along sweet water road, which is a eye sore. I have
lived in National City for over 30 years and I fell something should be done. Please get back to
me at your soonest convenience.
Contact Information:
First Name: Delia Marie
Last Name: Marquez
Your Street: 2415 e. 20th street
City: National City
Phone: 619-990-1309
E-Mail Address: one4deedee@yahoo.com
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