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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-214 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION TO IMPLEMENT STRIPING MODIFICATIONS ON HILLTOP DRIVE BETWEEN PALOMAR STREET AND MAIN STREET FOR TRAFFIC CALMING PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING A BIKE LANE ON HILLTOP DRIVE WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CALMING AREA
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
Staff completed an Engineering and Traffic Survey (survey) for a segment on Hilltop Drive in accordance with the California Vehicle Code, which indicates that the posting of speed limits be determined by a survey for each street with a posted speed limit within the City. Based on the results of this survey, the speed limit on Hilltop Drive, between Palomar Street and E. Rienstra Street should be increased from 30 mph to 35 mph. However, city staff recommends the implementation of traffic calming strategies along this segment of Hilltop Drive as recommended by the Safety Commission. After the traffic calming measures have been implemented, a new survey will be conducted to determine and verify the appropriate posted speed limit along this segment of Hilltop Drive.
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. Thus, no further environmental review is necessary.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Safety Commission, at their public meeting on April 2, 2014, requested the city staff to consider implementing various traffic calming measures including bike lanes and restriping in lieu of raising the speed limit along Hilltop Drive between Palomar Street and E. Rienstra Street. Additionally, one resident at the meeting voiced opposition to raising the speed l...
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