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ORDINANCE NO. 3062
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ESTABLISHING THE SPEED LIMIT ON FIRST AVENUE
BETWEEN PALOMAR STREET AND QUINTARD STREET
AT25 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 First Avenue between Palomar Street and Quintard Street to be 25 mph; and
WHEREAS, the prevailing speeds, accident history, roadway design characteristics and
land use justify a 25 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, the Safety Commission concurs with staff's recommendation to establish
the speed limit on First Avenue between Palomar Street and Quintard Street at 25 mph; 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 ofthe City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
SECTION I: That the speed limit on First Avenue between Palomar Street and Quintard Street
is established at 25 mph.
SECTION II: 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 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 Beginning At Ending At Proposed Speed Limit
First Avenue Palomar Street Quintard Street 25 mph
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
Ordinance No. 3062
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City ofChula Vista,
California, this 20th day of February 2007, by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers:
Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Cox
NAYS:
Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
None
ATTEST:
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Cheryl Cox, M r
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, City erk
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. 3062 had its first reading at a regular meeting held on the 13th day of February,
2007 and its second reading and adoption at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the
20th day of February 2007.
Executed this 20th day of February 2007.
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, City Cle
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