HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 2003-2938ORDINANCE NO. 2938
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING VARIOUS SPEED LIMITS
ON EAST PALOMAR STREET, BETWEEN OLEANDER
AVENUE AND OLYMPIC PARKWAY, THEREBY
AMENDING SCHEDULE X OF A REGISTER MAINTAINED
IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER
WHEREAS, based on the provisions of Division 11-Chapter 7-Article 1 (Sections 22348
through 22366) and Division 17-Chapter 3-Article 1 (Sections 40800 thru 40808) of the
California Vehicle Code (CVC), and pursuant to authority under Chula Vista Municipal Code
Section 10.48.020, titled "Established Speed Limits In Certain Zones," the City Engineer has
determined that, in the interest of minimizing traffic hazards and for the promotion of public
safety, the speed limit on East Palomar Street between Oleander Avenue and Olympic Parkway
be established at 35 mph, except at the two segments from Monarche Dr./Santa Rita to Monarche
Dr./Santa Andrea and from Santa Cora Ave. to Vista Sonrisa Ave., where the posted speed limit
would be established at 25 mph; and
WHEREAS, these speed limits will be added to Schedule X of the register maintained in
the office of the City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, speed limit signs will be installed along this portion of the roadway giving
notice of the 35 mph and 25 mph speed limits, respectively.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby ordain as
follows:
SECTION I: A 35 mph speed limit on East Palomar Street between Oleander Avenue and
Olympic Parkway is hereby established, except at the two segments from Monarche Dr./Santa
Rita to Monarche Dr./Santa Andrea and from Santa Cora Ave. to Vista Sonrisa Ave., where the
posted speed limit of 25 mph is hereby established:
SECTION II: Schedule X of a Register of Schedules maintained by the City Engineer as
provided in Section 10.48.020 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, Established Speed Limits in
Certain Zones - Designated, is hereby amended to include the following information:
Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 10.48.020 - SCHEDULE X
ESTABLISHED SPEED LIMITS IN CERTAIN ZONES
Name of Street
Ending At
Proposed
Speed Limit
East Palomar
Street
Oleander Avenue
Olympic Parkway
35 MPH
(except as noted
below)
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East Palomar Monarche Monarche Dr./Santa 25 MPH
Street Dr./Santa Rita Andrea
East Palomar Santa Cora
Vista Sonrisa Avenue 25 MPH
Street Avenue
SECTION III: This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force on the thirtieth day from and
after its adoption.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
Director
Ann Moore
City Attorney
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 18th day of November, 2003, by the following vote:
AYES:
NAY§:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
Davis, McCann, Rindone, Salas and Padilla
None
None
ATTEST:
Susan Bigelow, CMC, City ~Elerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Ordinance No. 2938 had its first reading at a regular meeting held on the 4th day of November,
2003 and its second reading and adoption at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the
18th day of November, 2003.
Executed this 18th day of November, 2003.
Susan Bigelow, CMC, City Cl~k