HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 2011-3185ORDINANCE NO. 3185
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA INCREASING
THE SPEED LIMIT ON EAST H STREET BETWEEN
HILLTOP DRIVE AND THE NORTHBOUND I-805 RAMPS
FROM 40 MPH TO 45 MPH AND AMENDING SCHEDULE X
OF THE REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE
CITY ENGINEER TO REFLECT THE REVISED SPEED LIMIT
WHEREAS, staff completed an Engineering and Traffic survey for a segment of East H
Street between Hilltop Drive and the Northbound I-805 Ramps in accordance with the California
Vehicle Code, which mandates that a speed survey be completed and updated every seven years
for each street with a posted speed limit within the City; and
WHEREAS, as described in the California Vehicle Code, the speed survey shall include
1) Prevailing speeds as determined by traffic engineering measurements; 2) Accident records;
and 3) Traffic/roadside conditions not readily apparent to the driver; and
WHEREAS, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (2010 MUTCD, Traffic
Operations Policy Directive 09-04) states that the speed limit shall be established at the nearest
5 mph increment of the 85`h percentile speed; and
WHEREAS, if the Smph reduction is applied, the Engineering and Traffic Survey shall
document in writing the conditions and justification for the lower speed limit and be approved by
a registered Civil or Traffic Engineer; and
WHEREAS, based on the 85`h percentile speed of the roadway, as well as other roadway
characteristics outlined in the Engineering/Traffic Survey, staff has determined, in accordance
with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, that the speed limit on East H Street
should be increased to 45 mph from Hilltop Drive to the Northbound I-805 Ramps; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the roadway on East H Street over I-805 is within the County of
San Diego jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the County intends to set the speed limit on their portion of the roadway at
45 mph; and
WHEREAS, per the California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 22359, any revision to street
posted speed limits where portions thereof are within different jurisdictions, no ordinance
adopted under Sections 22357 and 22358 of CVC shall be effective until all authorities having
jurisdiction of the portions of the street have approved the same; and
WHEREAS, the County of San Diego is awaiting this approval and adoption from the
City Council before taking any action and/or approval.
Ordinance No. 3185
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NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby ordain as
follows:
L INCREASE IN SPEED LIMIT
That the speed limit on East H Street between Hilltop Drive and Northbound I-805
Ramps be increased from 40 mph to 45mph and Schedule X of the register maintained in the
office of the City Engineer be amended to reflect the revised speed limit as follows:
10.48.020 Schedule X -Established Speed Limits in Certain Zones -Designated
Name of Street Beginning At Ending At Speed Limit
East H Street Hilltop Drive Northb
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II. EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force on the thirtieth day from and after its
final adoption.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
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Richard A. opkin len R. ogin
Director of Public Works rney
Ordinance No. 3185
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 1st day of Mazch 2011, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Aguilaz, Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez and Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
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Cheryl Cox, ~ ayor
ATTEST:
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Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
I, Donna R. Norris, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Ordinance No. 3185 had its first reading at a regular meeting held on the 22nd day of February
2011 and its second reading and adoption at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the
Ist day of March 2011; and was duly published in summary form in accordance with the
requirements of state law and the City Charter.
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Dated Donna R. Noms, CMC, City Clerk