HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 2013 —
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS ON CAGLE STREET
BETWEEN STOCKMAN STREET AND MENARD STREET, INCLUDING
INSTALLATION OF ALL -WAY STOP CONTROL AT THE INTERSECTION
OF CAGLE STREET AND MENARD STREET
WHEREAS, a resident of 3236 Cagle Street requested that City staff evaluate
solutions to alert drivers of a combined vertical and horizontal curve along the 3100 block of
Cagle Street due to concerns that drivers are speeding and inattentive to the curvature of the
road; and
WHEREAS, on March 5, 2013, the City Council considered the adoption of
Resolution No. 2013-29, seeking authorization for the installation of reflective curve warning
signs and 20 feet of red curb "No Parking" for both directions of travel along the 3100 block of
Cagle Street to enhance safety and discourage vehicles from parking and blocking the signs;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council directed staff to perform a new site assessment to
review the proposed type and location of signs and the amount of red curb on Cagle Street, and
to evaluate the need for All -Way Stop Control at the intersection of Cagle Street and Menard
Street; and
WHEREAS, after conducting a new site assessment, a revised plan was
presented to the Traffic Safety Committee at their meeting on May 8, 2013, recommending the
following safety enhancements be installed on Cagle Street between Stockman Street and
Menard Street:
1. 20 feet of red curb "No Parking" at the curve on the 3100 block of Cagle Street to
accommodate reflectorized chevron curve warning signs (W1-8) for eastbound
traffic and to discourage vehicles from parking and blocking the signs;
2. A curve ahead warning sign (W1-2) with 20 MPH plaque for eastbound traffic;
3. All -Way Stop Control at the intersection of Cagle Street and Menard Street with
Stop Ahead warning signs and pavement markings in advance of the intersection
for eastbound and westbound approaches;
4. 25 feet of red curb "No Parking" as required in advance of the new stop signs for
eastbound and westbound approaches to the intersection of Cagle Street and
Menard Street; and
WHEREAS, the Traffic Safety Committee approved staff's recommendation at its
May 8, 2013 meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City hereby authorizes the installation of the following:
1. 20 feet of red curb "No Parking" at the curve on the 3100 block of Cagle Street to
accommodate reflectorized chevron curve warning signs (W1-8) for eastbound traffic and
to discourage vehicles from parking and blocking the signs;
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2. A curve ahead warning sign (W1-2) with 20 MPH plaque for eastbound traffic;
3. All -Way Stop Control at the intersection of Cagle Street and Menard Street with Stop
Ahead warning signs and pavement markings in advance of the intersection for
eastbound and westbound approaches; and
4. 25 feet of red curb "No Parking" as required in advance of the new stop signs for
eastbound and westbound approaches to the intersection of Cagle Street and Menard
Street.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 4th day of June, 2013.
Ron Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michael R. Dalla, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Claudia Gacitua Silva
City Attorney