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Rev. Benjamin Plata, Senior Pastor of International Bible Baptist Church and Academy, is
requesting red curb "No Parking" in front of the church/school at 616 East 8th Street. Rev. Plata
is requesting the red curb in order to improve visibility in front of the church/school for
pedestrians attending church and students attending their private parochial school. The red curb
will also enhance safety for vehicles entering/exiting the site.
Staff performed a site evaluation. The posted speed limit is 35 mph. There is an on -site private
parking lot at the rear of the property. The length of the curb between the two driveway aprons
at 616 and 710 E. 81n Street is approximately 80 feet and currently accommodates public
parking for up to four standard sized vehicles. Traffic congestion and safety concerns arise
when drivers use these parking spaces for drop off/pick-up. Staff recommends painting this
entire section of curb red for "No Parking" to enhance safety and as a preventive measure for
the students attending the parochial school. Red curb "No Parking" is commonly provided in
front of other schools in National City to improve visibility of children and to allow for emergency
vehicle access.
Staff sent letters with color exhibits to area residents, business owners, and property owners
inviting them to attend the Traffic Safety Committee Meeting held on September 11, 2013. Rev.
Plata was present at the Traffic Safety Committee Meeting and spoke on behalf of his item.
There were no additional members of the public present at the meeting to speak regarding this
item.
At their meeting on September 11, 2013, the Traffic Safety Committee unanimously approved
the staff recommendation to install approximately 80 feet of red curb "No Parking" in front of 616
East 8th Street.
If approved by City Council, all work will be performed by City Public Works.