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ORDINANCE NO. 2970
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA INCREASING THE EXISTING SPEED LIMIT
ON EAST H STREET FROM THE I-80S NORTHBOUND
RAMPS TO TERRA NOVA DRIVE
WHEREAS, based on the provisions of the California Vehicle Code, Engineering and
Traffic Surveys, and pursuant to authority under Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 10.48.020,
titled "Established Speed Limits In Certain Zones", the City Engineer, in the interest of
minimizing traffic hazards and for the promotion of public safety, has recommended that the
speed limit on East H Street between the I-80S northbound ramp and Hidden Vista Drive be
increased from the existing 40 mph to 45 mph and the speed limit on East H Street between
Hidden Vista Drive and Terra Nova Drive be increased from the existing 40 mph to 50 mph; and
WHEREAS, this recommendation and other information in the City Engineer's report has
been fully considered by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Safety Commission of the City ofChula Vista, at its meeting of May 13,
2004, voted to concur with the City Engineer's determination stated above.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby ordain as
follows:
SECTION I: A 45 mph speed limit for East H Street between the I-80S Northbound Ramp
(more specifically, at the city limit on the north side of East H Street) and Hidden Vista Drive is
hereby established.
SECTION II: A 50 mph speed limit for East H Street between Hidden Vista Drive and Terra
Nova Drive is hereby established.
SECTION III: That 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 Beginning At Ending At Speed Limit
Street
I-80S Northbound Ramp
East H Street (City limit on north side Hidden Vista Drive 45 MPH
of East H Street near
ramp)
East H Street Hidden Vista Drive Terra Nova Drive 50 MPH
SECTION IV: This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force on the thirtieth day from and
after its adoption.
Ordinance 2970
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Presented by
Approved as to form by
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General Services Director
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Ann Moore
City Attomey
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City ofChula Vista,
California, this 20th day of July, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
Davis, McCann, and Salas
NAYS: Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
Rindone
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
Padilla
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ATTEST:
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, City lerk
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. 2970 had its first reading at a regular meeting held on the 13th day of July, 2004
and its second reading and adoption at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 20th
day of July, 2004.
Executed this 20th day of July, 2004.
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, Citÿ Clerk