HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1996-18355-- RESOLUTION NO. 18355
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ADOPTING A CITY COUNCIL POLICY REGULATING THE
PRACTICE OF INSTALLING PLASTIC DELINEATORS AS TRAFFIC
CONTROL DEVICES ON CITY STREETS
WHEREAS, at the January 16, 1996 Council meeting, Council requested information
regarding staff's plans to phase out existing delineator locations and staff's intent regarding
future installation of traffic delineators; and
WHEREAS, the City currently has traffic control delineators (pylons) at ten locations,
and with the exception of the traffic control pylons on Otay Lakes Road south of East "H"
Street, at Southwestern College, pylons have been installed at these locations to prevent
vehicle movements across painted medians (double parallel solid double yellow lines); and
WHEREAS, vehicle movements across painted medians are prohibited by Section
21651 of the California Vehicle Code and staff generally installs painted medians in locations
where it is anticipated that turns will produce an unsafe situation or will interfere with the
flow of traffic; and
WHEREAS, some motorists cross these painted medians to enter and exit driveways,
such as shopping centers and corner businesses and are not aware of the significance of
"painted medians"; and
WHEREAS, the installation of traffic control pylons may be necessary as an interim
measure until permanent medians are installed to prevent vehicle movement from such
locations; and
WHEREAS, the permanent solution to many of the situations is to remove the pylons
and replace them with raised concrete medians or islands.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does
hereby adopt a City Council Policy as set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full, regulating the practice of installing
plastic delineators as traffic control devices on City streets.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Resolution 18355
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Exhibit A
COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
SUBJECT: INSTALLATION OF DELINEATORS POLICY EFFECTIVE
NUMBER DATE PAGE
478-06 07/09/06 1 of 1
ADOPTED BY: Resolution No. 18355 I DATED: July 9, 1996
PURPOSE
It is the intent of the City Council, and the purpose of tins policy, to regulate, control, and limit the
installation of plastic delineators as a means of controlling traffic on public streets. This policy is not to be
construed to regulate or control the use of plastic delineators as temporary traffic control devices to guide or
control veincular and/or pedestrian traffic in construction zones, at special events, or during a declared state of
emergency. In these cases, the City Engineer or the Chief of Police may order such traffic control as may be
determined to provide for the safe and orderly movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic as provided for in
Title I0 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code.
POLICY
Definition
Currently, there are no plans to install pylons (delineators) in the future and, for those currently in place, a
program of regular cleaning and maintenance has been initiated in order to lessen their negative visual impacts
until permanent traffic control improvements can be accomplished. Delineators are a valuable tool for interim
situations where permanent solutions cannot practically be installed because of the following limitations:
a. There are physical limitations to the installation of a concrete median islands (limited right-of-
way, etc.).
b. The cost of such installation is not financially practical, if that area is due for major
reconstruction in the near future.
c. A severe safety hazard exists, which cannot safely be postponed until a permanent median is
installed.
PERMISSION.
New delineators will not be installed on City streets without first informing Council of the need and reasons
permanent medians cannot be installed immediately. It is anticipated that tins will occur rarely and in
exceptional circumstances. In those instances, the program for removing the temporary delineators and
installation of permanent medians will be set forth.
Resolution 18355
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California,
this 9th day of July, 1996, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Alevy, Moot, Padilia, Horton
NAYES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: Rindone
"" ~i&iriey ~o~{on, Mat/or
ATTEST:
Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 18355 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 9th day of July, 1996.
Executed this 9th day of July, 1996.
Beverly AZ'.Authelet, City Clerk