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CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL COMMUNICATIONS MASTER PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-173 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CITY'S TRAFFIC SIGNAL COMMUNICATIONS MASTER PLAN
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
On January 5, 2016, Council approved an agreement between the City of Chula Vista and STC Traffic, Inc. for the development of the City's first Traffic Signal Communications Master Plan (the Plan). The goals of the Plan were to identify the condition of the existing communications system, clearly assess system gaps, and create a tool that could be used as a guide to implement immediate and long term communications Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technologies to achieve a state-of-the-art traffic signal system.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The Project qualifies for a Statutory Exemption pursuant to Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
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Environmental Determination
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the proposed action, adoption of the Traffic Signal Communications Master Plan, falls under a Statutory Exemption pursuant to Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies) of the State CEQA Guidelines. Thus, no further environmental review is necessary, at this time. However, projects resulting from Traffic Signal Communications Master Plan, may require environmental review and a CEQA determination completed prior to commencing said project(s).
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
A draft of the Plan was presented as an informational item at the Safety Commission meeting on May 3, 2017.
DISCUSSION
On January 5, 2016, Council approved an agreement between the City of Chula Vista and STC Traffic, Inc. for the d...
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