HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 2017-3408ORDINANCE NO. 3408
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ESTABLISHING A 50 MPH SPEED LIMIT AT OTAY LAKES
ROAD BETWEEN ALLEN SCHOOL LANE AND BONITA
VIEW TERRACE APARTMENTS (1600 FEET NORTH OF
CANYON DRIVE), AND AMENDING SCHEDULE X OF THE
REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
ENGINEER TO REFLECT THE ESTABLISHED SPEED LIMIT
WHEREAS, staff completed an Engineering and Traffic Survey for segments of Otay
Lakes Road in accordance with the California Vehicle Code, which indicates that the posting of
speed limits be determined by an Engineering and Traffic Survey for each street with a posted
speed limit within the City; 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 apparent to the driver; and
WHEREAS, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) states that the
speed limit shall be established at the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th percentile speed; and
WHEREAS, based on the 85th percentile speed of the roadway, as well as a low collision
rate outlined in the Engineering/Traffic Survey, staff has determined that the speed limit on Otay
Lakes Road between Allen School Lane and Bonita View Terrace Apartments (1600 feet north
of Canyon Drive) should be established at 50 mph; and
WHEREAS, on May 3, 2017, the City of Chula Vista Safety Commission concurred with
staffs recommendation; 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:
I. ESTABLISH SPEED LIMIT
That the speed limit on Otay Lakes Road be established and Schedule X of the register
maintained in the office of the City Engineer be amended to reflect the revised speed limit as
follows:
Ordinance No. 3408
Page No. 2
10.48.020 Schedule X — Established Speed Limits in Certain Zones — Designated
Name of Street
Beginning At
Ending At
Proposed Speed Limit
Bonita View
Otay Lakes Road
Allen School Lane
Terrace Apt.
(1600 feet north
50 mph
of Canyon 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
William S. Valle
Director of Engineering and Capital Projects
Approved as to form by
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Ordinance No. 3408
Page No. 3
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California; this 8th day of August 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla, and Salas
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
M%aryas, "Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kerry K.'Below, C, Acting City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, Acting City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance No. 3408 had its first reading at a regular meeting held on the 25th day of
July 2017 and its second reading and adoption at a regular meeting of said City Council held on
the 8th day of August 2017; and was duly published in summary form in accordance with the
requirements of state law and the City Charter.
4 ItDated Kerry K. Ygelow,OMMC, Acting City Clerk