HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1996-2664 ORDINANCE NO. 2664
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10.48.030 OF THE
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, INCREASING STATE LAW
SPEED LIMITS IN CERTAIN AREAS AND ESTABLISHING SPEED
LIMITS ON MAXWELL ROAD FROM OTAY VALLEY ROAD TO
THE LANDFILL ENTRANCE (1900' NORTH OF OTAY VALLEY
ROAD) AND ON OTAY VALLEY ROAD FROM BRANDYWINE
AVENUE TO NIRVANA AVENUE
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, the speed limit on Maxwell Road between
Otay Valley Road and the Landfill Entrance (1900' north of Otay Valley Road)) be increased
from 30 m.p.h. to 35 m.p.h. and the speed limit on Otay Valley Road between Brandywine
Avenue and Nirvana Avenue be increased from 45 m.p.h. to 50 m.p.h.; and
WHEREAS, the safety commission at its meeting of February 8, 1996 voted 6-0-1
(Miller/Smith) to support staff's recommendation and recommend that the city council adopt
an ordinance ~ncreasing the speed limits.
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 Lirnits 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
Maxwell Road Otay Valley Road Landfill Entrance 35 m.p.h.
1900' n/o Otay
Valley Road
SECTION Ih 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.
Ordinance 2664
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Couecil of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 19th day of March, 1996, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Alevy, Moot, Padilia, Rindone, Horton
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
Shirley/Horton, May'or
ATTEST:
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. 2664 had its first reading at a regular meeting held on the 12th
day of March, 1996 and its second reading and adoption at a regular meeting of said City
Council held on the 19th day of March, 1996.
Executed this 19th day of March, 1996.
Beverly A~ Authelet, City Clerk