HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2017-102RESOLUTION NO. 2017-102
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA DECLARING THE CITY'S SUPPORT FOR
THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN
AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE PROVING GROUND IN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA
WHEREAS, on January 19, 2017, the United States Department of Transportation
(USDOT) designated ten pilot sites as approved proving grounds to encourage the testing of
Autonomous Vehicle (AV) technologies; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista, in partnership with the San Diego Associations of
Governments (SANDAG) and the California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS), was
selected as one of the ten approved AV proving grounds in the nation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista received approval by the USDOT for testing on its
streets, roads, and other facilities; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has proposed the
amendment and adoption of various sections in the Vehicle Code relating to AVs; and
WHEREAS, the full deployment of AVs on open public roads in the City of Chula Vista
would not start until the DMV has adopted its regulations on AVs or other State and local
approvals are granted for AV pilot testing purposes; and
WHEREAS, AVs will greatly reduce or eliminate traffic crashes caused by human error
or distraction, as well as the potential to reduce congestion, greenhouse gas emissions, and offer
enhanced mobility opportunities for the elderly and/or disabled.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, that it formally declares that the City of Chula Vista welcomes the research and
development of an Autonomous Vehicle (AV) proving ground on the streets, roads, and facilities
over which the City has jurisdiction in accordance with applicable laws.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
Richard . Hopk' s� en R. Goo gins
Director of Publ c Works aty Attorney
Resolution No. 2017-102
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 13th day of June 2017 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla, and Salas
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
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Mayor — -
ATTEST:
Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
I, Donna R. Norris, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2017-102 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 13th day of June 2017.
Executed this 13th day of June 2017.
Donna R. Norris, MC, City Clerk