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NATIONAL CITY TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
AGENDA REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 11, 2013
ITEM NO. 2O13-18
ITEM TITLE: REQUEST FOR INSTALLATION OF RED CURB "NO
PARKING" IN FRONT OF IINTERNATIONAL. BIBLE BAPTIST
CHURCH AND ACADEMY AT 616 EAST 8TH STREET (BY B.
PLATA, PASTOR)
PREPARED BY: Kenneth Fernandez, P.E., Engineering Department
DISCUSSION:
Rev. Benjamin Plata, Senior Pastor of International Bible Baptist Church and Academy,
has requested red curb "No Parking" in front of the church/school at 616 E. 8th Street for
safety. The site is located on the south side of E. 8th Street, across from "G" Avenue and
just west of highland Avenue. Rev. Plata is requesting the red curb 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. 8th Street is approximately 80 feet, which allows for
parking for up to four 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.
The nearby residential and commercial properties on the south side of E. 8th Street have
available on- and off-street parking. Staff sent letters to area residents, tenants, and
property owners inviting them to attend the Traffic Safety Committee Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends installation of 80 feet of red curb 'No Parking" in front of international
Bible Baptist Church and Academy at 6 i 6 E. 8"' Street to enhance safety.
EXHIBITS:
1. Correspondence
2. Location Map
3. Photos
2013-16
International Bible Baptist Church & Acadany
616 E. 8th Street, National City, CA 91950
Tel. No: (619) 477-9151; Fax No. (619); Email: admin@ibbcsd.com
July 16, 2013
Engr. Stephen hlanganiello
City Engineer
Engineering Division
City of National City
National City, CA 91950
Dear Sir,
May we request that RED ZONE be applied completely at the frontage of
International Bible Baptist Church. We are located at 616 E. 8th Street, National City,
CA 91950.
Putting the red curb will be an additional precautionary measure for the
safety of the children who are coming to attend school beginning this August, 2013.
In addition, we are going to commence construction of our school building in the
next few months and clearing the area of parked cars will also ensure the safety of
these vehicles from accidents related to construction.
Feel free to contact me, if you need have any questions at the following
numbers. office: (619) 477-9151 or cellphone: (619) 274-1833.
Thank you for your kind consideration.
Sic rely,
Rev. enjamin N. Plata
Seni Pastor
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Location Map
Proposed Fled Curb No
Parking" (Loss of four
parkinti spaces)
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International Bible
Baptist Church &
Academy
616 E S'" Street
616 E 8th Street (looking south)
Proposed location of red curb in front of 616 E 8th Street (looking east)