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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-172 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING COMMUNITY IDENTIFICATION CONTENT ON PALOMAR STREET BRIDGE OVER INTERSTATE 805 AND AMENDING THE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT TO ENSURE CITY MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COMMUNITY IDENTIFICATION CONTENT
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The City is traversed by three major State Highways including Interstate 805 (I-805) which is currently under construction at the Palomar Street location. The Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is administering the I-805 High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) project which includes a direct access ramp (DAR) structure at Palomar Street. The original Palomar Street Bridge has been demolished and the DAR is currently being constructed to provide direct transit and HOV access to the I-805 HOV lanes. The City has received concurrence from Caltrans to incorporate a bridge fence enhancement theme on the DAR. The theme will offer visual enhancement for the travelling public on I-805.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project falls under the Class 11 Categorical Exemption in accordance with Section 15311(a) of the State CEQA Guidelines because it involves only the installation of community identification content on the Palomar Bridge. Thus, no further environmental review is necessary.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
Caltrans is administering the I-805 HOV lane project including a DAR for Palomar Street. The new Palomar Street DAR location provides a unique visual opportunity for travelers as they drive within the City limits. The bridge fence enhancement theme will enhance the visual experience of motorists by incorporating a stylized aesthetic theme that is based upon the City's logo and seal on the Palo...
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