HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 2011-3218ORDINANCE NO. 3218
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ESTABLISHING A 45 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON PROCTOR
VALLEY ROAD BETWEEN HUNTE PARKWAY AND
NORTHWOODS DRIVE/AGUA VISTA DRIVE AND
AMENDING SCHEDULE X OF THE REGISTER
MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER TO
REFLECT THE ESTABLISHED SPEED LIMIT
WHEREAS, City staff completed a speed survey along Proctor Valley Road between
Hunte Parkway and Northwoods Drive/Agua Vista Drive in accordance with the California
Vehicle Code Sections 22357, 22358, 40802 and the Chula Vista Municipal Code Section
10.48.020, which indicates that the posting of speed limits be determined by an Engineering and
Traffic Survey at least once every seven years; and
WHEREAS, as described in the California Vehicle Code, the speed survey shall include
1) Prevailing speeds as determined by traffic engineering measurements; 2) Accident records;
and 3) Traffic/roadside conditions not readily appazent to the driver; and
WHEREAS, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD, Traffic
Operations Policy Directive 09-04) states that the speed limit shall be established at the nearest
Smph increment of the 85th percentile speed. Also, if the Smph reduction is applied, the
Engineering and Traffic Survey shall document in writing the conditions and justification for the
lower speed limit and be approved by a registered Civil or Traffic Engineer; and
WHEREAS, based on the 85th percentile speed of the roadway, as well as other roadway
characteristics outlined in the Engineering/Traffic Survey, staff has determined that the speed
limit on Proctor Valley Road between Hunte Pazkway and Northwoods Drive/Agua Vista Drive
should be 45 mph; and
WHEREAS, on October 5, 2011, the City of Chula Vista Safety Commission concurred
with staffs recommendation that the speed limit on Proctor Valley Road between Hunte
Pazkway and Northwoods Drive/Agua Vista Drive should be 45 mph; and
WHEREAS, this recommendation and other information in the City Engineer's report has
been fully considered by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby ordain as
follows:
Ordinance No. 3218
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I. ESTABLISH SPEED LIMIT
That the speed limit on Proctor Valley Road between Hume Parkway and Northwoods
Drive/Agua Vista Drive be established at 45 mph and Schedule X of the register maintained in
the office of the City Engineer be revised to show the following:
10.48.020 Schedule X -Established Speed Limits in Certain Zones -Designated
Name of Street Beginning At Ending At Proposed Speed Limit
Northwoods
Proctor Valley Road Hunte Parkway Drive/Agua Vista 45 mph
Drive
II. EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force on the thirtieth day from and after its
final adoption.
Presented by
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Ric of A. s
Director of lic Works
Approved as to form by
Gen R.Zreogins
C Atto
Ordinance No. 3218
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 6th day of December 2011, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Aguilaz, Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez and Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ATTEST:
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Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
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Cheryl Cox, M or
I, Donna R. Norris, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Ordinance No. 3218 had its first reading at a regular meeting held on the 15th day of November
2011 and its second reading and adoption at a regulaz meeting of said City Council held on the
6th day of December 2011; and was duly published in summary form in accordance with the
requirements of state law and the City Charter.
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Dated Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk