HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2003-52RESOLUTION NO. 2003-52
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING 30
MILE PER HOUR SPEED LIMIT ON MILLS AVENUE FROM
HARNEY LANE TO CENTURY BOULEVARD, AND THEREBY
AMENDING TRAFFIC RESOLUTION NO. 97-148
WHEREAS, the portion of Mills Avenue south of Century Boulevard to Harney Lane was
accepted by the City Council in October 2002; and
WHEREAS, per §40802(b) of the California Vehicle Code, in order to radar enforce
vehicle speeds on this portion of Mills Avenue, a valid Engineering and Traffic Survey must
exist. This portion of Mills Avenue has no existing survey; and
WHEREAS, Engineering and Traffic Surveys are performed based upon the State of
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the surveys include a map showing the physical characteristics of the
roadway, such as roadway width, number of through lanes, and traffic controls. Traffic
volumes, prevailing speeds, and accidents are analyzed and the results are provided in a
written narrative for each street; and
WHEREAS, three factors are considered when determining speeds limits, they are as
follows: 1) Prevailing Speeds (85"' Percentile Speeds); 2) Unexpected Conditions; and 3)
Accidents; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department recently performed an Engineering and
Traffic Survey on Mills Avenue from Harney Lane to Century Boulevard and recommends
approval of the speed limit as shown below:
Street Segment Existina Proposed
Mills Avenue, Harney Lane to Century Boulevard WA 30 mph
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lodi does
hereby approve the 30 mile per hour speed limit on Mills Avenue from Harney Lane to
Century Boulevard as shown above; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Lodi Traffic Resolution No. 97-148,
Section 7, "Speed Limits," is hereby amended by designating the 30 mile per hour speed
limit on Mills Avenue from Harney Lane to Century Boulevard.
Dated: April 2, 2003
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2003-52 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held April 2, 2003, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Beckman, Hansen, Howard, Land, and Mayor
Hitchcock
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
2003-52