HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1996-2663 ORDINANCE NO. 2663
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10.48.030 OF THE
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, INCREASING STATE LAW
SPEED LIMITS IN CERTAIN AREAS AND ESTABLISHING A
SPEED LIMIT OF 35 MPH ON NORTH GREENSVIEW DRIVE
FROM CLUBHOUSE DRIVE TO HUNTE PARKWAY AND ADDING
THIS LOCATION TO SCHEDULE IX
WHEREAS, based on the 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, there is a need to establish a speed limit
on North Greensview Drive between Clubhouse Drive and Hunte Parkway; and
WHEREAS, a traffic and engineering study, as required by state law, has been
conducted for this roadway segment and it was determined that a speed limit of 35 mph is
the appropriate speed; and
WHEREAS, the safety commission at its meeting of January 11, 1996 voted
6-0-0-1, with Commissioner Smith abstaining, to support staff's recommendation and
recommend that the city council adopt an ordinance increasing the speed limit.
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:
10.48.030 Schedule IX-Increased Speed Limits in Certain Areas
Name of Street Beginning At Ending At Proposed Speed Limit
N. Greensview Drive Clubhouse Drive Hunte Parkway 35 mph
SECTION II: 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 Approved as to form~
* ~'Bruce M. Boogaard ,"
Pu Director C~ty Attorney
Ordinance 2663
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 20th day of February, 1996, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Alevy, Moot, Rindone, Horton
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Padilia
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
Shirl~(y Horton, Mayor
ATTEST:
Beverly A~ Authelet, City Clerk
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. 2663 had its first reading at a regular meeting held on the 13th
day of February, 1996 and its second reading and adoption at a regular meeting of said City
Council held on the 20th day of February, 1996.
Executed this 20th day of February, 1996.
~Authelet, City Clerk