HomeMy WebLinkAbout89-02 - Support Anti-Gridlock, $500 Fine for blocking Street IntersectionRESOLUTION NO. 89-2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE ORANGE
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION'S ANTI -GRIDLOCK
PROGRAM AND REQUESTING "DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION,
FINE UP TO $500" SIGNS FOR POSTING AT CONGESTED
INTERSECTIONS IN THE CITY.
WHEREAS, the State Legislature enacted the Anti -Gridlock Act of 1987
making it illegal for motorists to enter an intersection when no space is
available to clear the intersection prior to signal change; and
WHEREAS, the Anti -Gridlock Act of 1987 further authorizes local author-
ities to post signs warning against blocking the intersection; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Transportation Commission desires to encour-
age local agencies to install anit gridlock signs at congested intersec-
tions throughout Orange County; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Transportation Commission has allocated
$25,000.00 for the purpose of purchasing anti -gridlock signs to be posted
by local agencies at severely congested intersections throughout the county
in an effort to improve traffic flow; and
WHEREAS, to maximize effectiveness of anti -gridlock signs, some level
of enforcement activity is necessary;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Costa Mesa hereby requests the Orange County Transportation Commission
include the City of Costa Mesa in this program. This request is in conform-
ance with the guidelines and criteria set forth for the OCUTT Anti -Gridlock
Act Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Costa Mesa agrees to install
and maintain all devices allocated to the City by the Orange County Trans-
portation Commission through the Anti -Gridlock Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Costa Mesa agrees to absorb
the costs for activities related to posting and enforcing the anti -gridlock
signs obtained from the Orange County Transportation Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Costa Mesa acknowledges the
need to enforce the anti -gridlock law to relieve traffic congestion and
increase traffic safety.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of January, 1989.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk of the City of Costa Mega
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
Mayor of the Citk9f Costa Mesa
I, EILEEN P. PHINNEY, City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City
Council of the City of Costa Mesa, hereby certify that the above and fore-
going Resolution No. 89-2 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the
said City Council at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 3rd day of
January, 1989.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal
of the City of Costa Mesa this 4th day of January, 1989.
City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk ofe
City Council of the City of Costa sa
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TABLE 1
PROPOSED INTERSECTIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF "DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION" SIGNS
Intersection
Number Intersection
Caltrans
Newport Blvd. **
@
Mesa Drive
8
Superior Ave. **
@
W. 17th St. ** (E/B)
11
Newport Blvd. ** (S/B)
@
W. 19th St. ** (WB)
20
Harbor Blvd. **
(S/B)
@
W. 19th St. **
21
Harbor Blvd. **
(N/B)
@
Bay St.
22
Harbor Blvd. **
@
Hamilton St.
23
Harbor Blvd. **
@
Victoria St.
27
Harbor Blvd. **
(N/B)
@
Merrimac Way
28
Harbor Blvd. **
@
Mesa Verde Drive East
30
E. 17th St. **
(WB)
@
Orange Ave.
33
Bristol St. **
(S/B)
@
Sunflower Ave. **
34
*
Bristol St. **
@
Town Center Drive
35
*
Bristol St. **
@
Anton Blvd.
36
Bristol St. **
@
I-405 N/B Off -ramp
38
Bristol St. **
(S/B)
@
Paularino Ave.
39
Bristol St. **
(N/B)
@
Baker St.
41
Sunflower Ave. ** (WB)
@
Park Center Drive
43
Anton Blvd. **
(WB)
@
Park Center Drive
54
Fairview Rd. **
(N/B)
@
Merrimac Way
55
Fairview Rd. **
@
Arlington Drive
56
Fairview Rd. **
@
OCC Entrance/Costa Mesa
High School
57
Fairview Rd. **
@
Monitor Way
58
*
Fairview Rd. **
@
Adams Ave.
59
*
Fairview Rd. **
@
Baker St.
61
*
Fairview Rd. **
@
I-405 S/B Off -ramp
62
*
Fairview Rd. **
@
I-405 N/B Off -ramp
66
Harbor Blvd. **
(S/B)
@
Adams Ave. ** (W/B)
67
Adams Ave. ** (E/B)
@
Mesa Verde Drive East
68
Adams Ave. **
@
Royal Palm Drive
70
Adams Ave. ** (E/B)
@
Shantar Drive
71
Harbor Blvd. **
(N/B)
@
Baker St.
72
Harbor Blvd. **
(S/B)
@
Nutmeg Place
73
*
Harbor Blvd. **
@
Gisler Ave. ** (E/B)
79
Harbor Blvd. **
(S/B)
@
Sunflower Ave.
80
Harbor Blvd. **
(S/B)
@
Scenic Way
96
Bear St. **
@
Corona del Mar Frwy.
Caltrans
Harbor Blvd. **
@
Newport Blvd. **
Fair Drive **
@
Fairview Road **
Fair Drive **
@
Vanguard Way **
TOTAL INTERSECTIONS: 39 - SIGNS: 73
* Intersection with existing peak hour Level of Service "D" or worse
** Install for both directions of travel unless otherwise specified
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Resolution No. 89-2
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