HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1995-2635 ORDINANCE NO. 2635
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10.48.030 OF THE
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE - INCREASING STATE LAW
MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS IN CERTAIN AREAS AND
ESTABLISHING A SPEED LIMIT QF 35 MPH ON EAST "J"
STREET FROM CASSIA PLACE TO RIVER ASH DRIVE AND
ADDING THIS LOCATION TO SCHEDULE IX
WHEREAS, based on provisions of the California Vehicle Code Section 40803, and
pursuant to authority under the Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 10.48,030, the City
Engineer has determined that in the interest of minimizing traffic hazards and traffic
congestion and for the promotion of public safety, the speed limit on East J Street between
Cassia Place and River Ash Drive be increased from 30 MPH to 35 MPH; and,
WHEREAS, a traffic and engineering study, as required by State Law, was conducted
by staff and it was determined that the 85th percentlie speed on East "J" Street is 39 M.P.H.
between Cassia Place and River Ash Drive; and,
WHEREAS, based on the traffic survey and accident data, it has been determined that
the speed limit should be posted at 35 MPH in accordance with the California Vehicle Code
requirements; and,
WHEREAS, the Safety Commission at its meeting of May 11, 1995 voted 6-0-1, with
Commissioner Pitts absent, to support staff's recommendation and recommend to the City
Council to adopt an Ordinance increasing the speed limit on East "J Street.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
SECTION h That Schedule IX of Section 10.48.030 of the Chula Vista Municipal
Code, Increasing State Law Maximum Speed Limits in Certain Areas, is
hereby amended to include the following changes:
10.4B.030 Increased Speed Limits in Certain Zones - Schedule IX
Name of Street Beginning At Ending At Speed Limit
East J Street Cassia Place River Ash Drive 35 M.P.H.
Ordinance No. 2635
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SECTION I1: This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force on the thirtieth day
from and after its adoption, or when the appropriate signs are erected
giving notice of the maximum speed limit, whichever occurs last.
Presented by Appro d as to f by
Ordinance No. 2635
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 25th day of July, 1995, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Alevy, Moot, Padilia, Rindone, Horton
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
Shirleyidiorton, Mayor
ATTEST:
Beverly ~. ~utl~alet, City dlerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Ordinance No. 2635 had its first reading on July 11, 1995, and its second
reading and adoption at a regular meeting of said City Council on the 25th day of July, 1995.
Executed this 25th day of July, 1995.
Beverly/~. Authelet, City Clerk