RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING CITY COUNCIL POLICY 576 -16
INSTALLATION OF PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALKS
WHEREAS, on April 25, 1978, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 9086 that established City Council Policy 576-16 “Installation of Pedestrian Crosswalks” (“Policy”); and
WHEREAS, federal, state, and City of Chula Vista (“City”) standards have been adopted and new pedestrian crossing treatments have been developed subsequent to the Policy that reflect evolving priorities in the field of traffic engineering since the initial adoption of the Policy; and
WHEREAS, the City’s population has more than tripled since adoption of the Policy and its roadway network has grown correspondingly; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the Policy, attached hereto as Exhibit 1, to update criteria for constructing crosswalks and associated enhancements to reflect established contemporary industry practices and traffic control devices for the installation of pedestrian crosswalks in the City; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 10.76.010, staff recommends authorizing the City Engineer or designee to adopt and approve on behalf of the City future amendments to Table 2: Crosswalk Treatment Screening in the Policy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it approves revised Council Policy 576 -16 Installation of Pedestrian Crosswalks , attached hereto as Exhibit 1, in t he form presented, with such minor modifications as may be required or approved by the City Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista that it authorizes the City Engineer or designee to adopt and approve on behalf of the City future revisions to Table 2: Crosswalk Treatment Screening in Council Policy 576 -16 Installation of Pedestrian Crosswalks.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Luis Schaar, PE Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Engineering & Capital Projects/ City Attorney City Engineer