HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-097 Prima Facie Speed LimitsRESOLUTION NO. 2022-97
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2015-096 AND APPROVING
THE DESIGNATION OF THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT FOR CERTAIN
STREETS
Whereas, prima facie Speed Limits have been established on certain designated portions
of City Streets by Resolution 2015-096; and
Whereas, portions of certain City streets do not have established prima facie speed limits;
and
Whereas, established prima facie speed limits on certain City streets will no longer be
valid for the enforcement of speed limits by radar and other electronic measuring devices unless
an Engineering and Traffic Survey is performed as required by the State Vehicle Code; and
Whereas, An Engineering and Traffic Survey has recently been completed, a copy of
which is on file for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk; and
Whereas, Section 10.20.010 of Title 10 of the Municipal Code provides for the designation
of prima facie speed limits by resolution of the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council hereby amends the prima facie speed limits set forth in City
of Lake Elsinore Resolution No. 2015-096.
Section 2. That in accordance with the City of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, the City
Council determines that:
1. The Engineering and Traffic Survey in the City of Lake Elsinore dated July 19, 2022,
followed the procedures prescribed by the California Vehicle Code and the California
MUTCD and describes the speed limits to be established by this Resolution.
2. The Prima Facie Speed Limits set forth in “Table 3-1 – Speed Survey
Recommendations” attached hereto are the most appropriate to facilitate the orderly
movement of traffic and to be reasonably safe.
3. The prima facie speed limits established by this Resolution shall become effective
when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected upon the streets specified.
4. The City Engineer shall place and maintain signs and markings sufficient to notice
such prima facie speed limits.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage and
adoption.
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Passed and Adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, this 27th day of September 2022.
Timothy J. Sheridan
Mayor
Attest:
Candice Alvarez, MMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, Candice Alvarez, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, do hereby certify that
Resolution No. 2022-97 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
at the Regular meeting of September 27, 2022 and that the same was adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Council Members Magee, Tisdale, and Manos; Mayor Pro Tem Johnson; and Mayor
Sheridan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Candice Alvarez, MMC
City Clerk
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