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ORDINANCE NO. 3055
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA INCREASING
THE SPEED LIMIT ON OLYMPIC PARKWAY BETWEEN THE
INTERSTATE 805 NORTHBOUND RAMPS AND
BRANDYWINE AVENUE FROM 35 MPH TO 45 MPH
WHEREAS, based on the provisions of the California Vehicle Code and pursuant to
authority under the Chula Vista Municipal Code, the City Engineer has determined that the speed
limit on Olympic Parkway between the Interstate 805 (I-805) northbound ramps and Brandywine
Avenue should be increased from 35 mph to 45 mph; and
WHEREAS, the prevailing speeds, accident history, roadway design 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 1-805, 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 Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project
for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that
the project (increasing the speed limit from 35 mph to 45 mph) qualifies for a Class I categorical
exemption pursuant to Section l5301(c) (Existing Facilities) of the State CEQA Guidelines
because it involves the ongoing operation of an existing facility; thus, no further environmental
review is needed.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City ofChula Vista ordains as follows:
SECTION I: The speed limit on Olympic Parkway between 1-805 northbound ramps and
Brandywine 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, "Established Speed Limits in
Certain Zones-Desil!nated," is amended to include the followinl! information:
Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 10.48.020 - Schedule X
Established Sneed Limits in Certain Zones
Name of Street Beginning At Ending At Proposed Speed Limit
Olympic Parkway 1-805 Northbound Brandywine 45 mph
Ramos Avenue
Ordinance No. 3055
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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
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Scott Tulloch
City Engineer
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Ann Moore
City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 19th day of December 2006, by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers:
Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Cox
NAYS:
Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
None
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ATTEST:
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, City erk
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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. 3055 had its first reading at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of December,
2006 and its second reading and adoption at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the
19th day of December 2006.
Executed this 19th day of December 2006.
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, City C k