CC Resolution 2017-005 Speed LimitsRESOLUTION NO. 2017 - 005
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING SPEED LIMITS
WHEREAS, the California Vehicle Code authorizes cities to designate and
regulate speed zones within their jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it appropriate to designate speed limits on the
following local streets to facilitate safe and orderly traffic flow; and
WHEREAS, said designation shall be made by resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it appropriate to designate speed limits for 2
street segments; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of Title 12.20.020 of the La Quinta
Municipal Code, an engineering and traffic survey has been performed on the specified
streets; and
WHEREAS, the following designated prima facie speed limits are based on the
results of the engineering and traffic survey; and
Street
Segment
Speed
Limit
(mph)
Avenida Bermudas
Calle Arroba to Calle Tecate
35
Avenue 54
West End to Jefferson Street
30
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Quinta,
California, as follows: the aforementioned prima facie speed limits are most
appropriate to facilitate the orderly movement of traffic and to be reasonably safe.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City
Council held on this 7th day of March 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Fitzpatrick, Pena, Radi, Sanchez, Mayor Evans
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution No. 2017-005
Designate Speed Limits
Adopted: March 7, 2017
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LINDA EVANS, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
(CITY SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
WILLIA' H. IHR'4 City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California