HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 2011-3186ORDINANCE NO. 3186
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA INCREASING
THE SPEED LIMIT ON EAST ORANGE AVENUE BETWEEN
HILLTOP DRIVE AND THE CENTERLINE OF I-805 AND
OLYMPIC PARKWAY BETWEEN THE CENTERLINE OF I-
805 AND NORTHBOUND I-805 RAMPS FROM 35 MPH TO 40
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
Orange Avenue/Olympic Parkway 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
Smph increment of the 85`s percentile speed. Also, if the 5 mph 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 that the speed
limit on East Orange Ave/Olympic Parkway should be increased to 40 mph from Hilltop Drive
to the Northbound I-805 Ramps.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby ordain as
follows:
INCREASE SPEED LIMIT
That the speed limit on East Orange Avenue between Hilltop Drive and the Centerline of
I-805 and on Olympic Parkway between the Centerline of I-805 and Northbound I-805 Ramps be
increased from 35 mph to 40 mph and Schedule X of the register maintained in the office of the
City Engineer be amended to reflect the revised speed limits as follows:
Ordinance No. 3186
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10.48.020 Schedule X -Established Speed Limits in Certain Zones -Designated
Name of Street Beginning At Ending At Speed Limit
East Orange Avenue Hilltop Drive Centerline of I-805 40 mph
Olympic Pazkway Centerline of I-805 NorthbR~ d I-805 40 mph
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
Richazd A. Ho i len R. oogi
Director of Public rks rney
Ordinance No. 3186
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 1st day of March 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, Ivj yor
ATTEST: `
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. 3186 had its first reading at a regulaz meeting held on the 22nd day of February
2011 and its second reading and adoption at a regulaz meeting of said City Council held on the
1st day of March 2011; and was duly published in summary form in accordance with the
requirements of state law and the City Charter.
Dated Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk