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ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A 45 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON SAN MIGUEL RANCH ROAD BETWEEN PROCTOR VALLEY ROAD AND SR-125 AND REVISING SCHEDULE X OF THE REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER TO INCLUDE THIS ESTABLISHED SPEED LIMIT (FIRST READING) (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council place ordinance on first reading.
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SUMMARY
Staff completed an Engineering and Traffic Survey for a segment of San Miguel Ranch Road in accordance with the California Vehicle Code, which indicates that the posting of speed limits be determined by an Engineering and Traffic Survey for each street with a posted speed limit within the City. Based on the results of this speed survey, staff has determined that a 45 mph speed limit be established on San Miguel Ranch Road, between Proctor Valley Road and SR-125.
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 qualifies for a Class 1 (c) categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 [Existing Facilities] of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposed project consists of increasing the posted speed limit on an existing street resulting in negligible or no expansion of the street use. Thus, no further environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Safety Commission, at their meeting on February 5, 2014, voted to concur with staff's recommendations to establish a 45 mph speed limit on San Miguel Ranch Road, between Proctor Valley Road and SR-125.
DISCUSSION
As part of the initial roadway construction project for San Miguel Ranch Road, between Proctor Valley Road and SR-125, 35 mph speed limit signs and legends were installed (see Attachment 1, Location Plat). Now that the roadway has been accepted by the City of Chula Vista, it is necessary to estab...
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