CC Resolution 1996-098^!M RESOLUTION NO.96-98
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMIT ON WESTWARD HO DRIVE
FROM ADAMS STREET TO ROADRUNNER LANE
WHEREAS, the California Vehicle Code authorizes cities to establish and
regulate speed zones within their jurisdiction, and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it appropriate to establish speed limits on
certain streets to facilitate safe and orderly traffic flow, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of Title 1 2.20 of the La Quinta
Municipal Code, an engineering and traffic survey has been performed on Westward
Ho Drive between Adams Street and Roadrunner Lane, and
WHEREAS, a portion of the stated limits is posted with twenty five miles-per-
hour 25 MPH) when children are present, school zone signage, and
WHEREAS, the results of the engineering and traffic survey have determined the
85th percentile speed indicated a posting of thirty five miles-per-hour 35 MPH) during
hours when children are not present.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF LA QUINTA DOES HEREBY FIND,
DETERMINE, RESOLVE AND ORDER THAT: The prima facie speed limit on Westward
Ho Drive between Adams Street and Roadrunner Lane shall be thirty five miles-per-
hour 35 MPH).
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City
Council, held on this 1 7th day of December, 1 996, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Holt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
GLENDA L. HOLT, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
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SA UNDRAL.JUHOLA, City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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DAWN C. HONEYWELL, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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