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ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA INCREASING THE SPEED LIMIT O:.i
OL YMPIC PARKWAY BETWEEN I-805 NORTHBOl'ND
RAMPS AND BRA:'<TIYWJNE AVENUE FROM 35 iYrPH
TO 45 MPH '
V/HEREAS, based on the provisions of the California Vehicle Code and pursuant
to authority under the Chula Vista Municipal Code, the City Engineer has deternlined that
the speed limit OIl Olympic Parkway between I-80S northbound ramps and Brandywine
A venue should be increased from 35 mph to 45 mph; and
WHEREAS, the prevailing speeds, accident history, roadway deslgn
characteristics and land use justify a 45 mph posted speed limit; and
WHEREAS, the Engineering and Traffic Survey was prepared pursuant to all
provisions of the California Vehicle Code and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices; and .
WHEREAS, due to the recent completion of the roadway improvements on
Olympic Parkway near I-805, the roadway configuration has changed from a two lane
divided roadway to a six lane divided roadway; and
WHEREAS, this recommendation and other information In the City Engineer's
report has been fully considered by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Environmemal Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposec
project for compliance with the California Envlronmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has
determined that the project (increasing the speed limit from 35 mph to 45 mph) qualifies
for a Class 1 categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301(c) (Existing Facilities) of
the State CEQA Guidelines because it lllvolves the ongoing operation of an existing
facility; thus, no further en vironmental review is needed.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Councd of the City of Chula Vista ordains as
follows:
SECTION l: The speed limit on Olympic Parkway between I-80S northbound ramps
and Brandywlne Avenue is increased to 45 mph.
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, "Establlshed Speed
Limits in Certain Zones-Designaced," is amended to include the following inforn1ation:
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Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 10.48.020 - Schedule X I
Established Sneed Limits in Certain Zones
Name of Street I Beginning At I Ending At I Proposed Speed Limit
I 1-805 Northbound Brandywine ,
Olympic Parkway I 45 mph
Ramps Avenue I
SECTION Ill: 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
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Ann Moore
City Attorney
Scott Tulloch
Director of Engineering
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