HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Res 3836 1989-02-06
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RESOLUTION NO.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
SUPPORTING THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION'S
ANTI-GR1DLOCK PROGRAM AND REQUESTING "DO NOT BLOCK
INTERSECTION, FINE UP TO $500" SIGNS FOR POSTING AT
CONGESTED INTERSECTIONS IN THE CITY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:
WHEREAS, the State Legislative 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
authorities to post signs warning against blocking the
intersection; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Transportation Commission desires to
encourage local agencies to install anti-gridlock slgns
at congestea intersections throughout Orange County;
and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Transportation Commission has
allocated $25,000 tor the purpose of purchasing anti-
gridlock signs to be posted by local agenc1es at
severely congested intersect10ns throughout the county
1n an effort to improve traffic flow;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Seal Beach hereby requests the Orange County Transportat1on
Commission include the City of Seal Beach in this program. This
request is in conformance with the guidelines and criteria set
forth for the OCUTT Anti-Gr1dlock Act Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Seal Beach agrees to
install alld ma1ntain all devices allocated to the City by the
Orange County Transportation Commission through the Anti-Gridlock
l'rogram.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Seal Beach agrees to
absorb the costs for activ1ties related to posting and enforcing
the anti-gridlock signs obtained from the Orange County
Transportat1on Commisslon.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Seal Beach acknowledges
the need to enforce the anti-gridlock law to relieve traffic
congestion and increase traffic safety.
PASSEU, APPROVED AND ADOPTED
Seal Beach at a meeting held 0
1989, by the tollowing vote:
Counc il
day of
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ABSENT:
Councllmembers
Mayor
A'l"l'Es'r:
Resolutuon Number ,JB.:1IP
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF ORANGE )SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH )
I, Joanne M. Yeo, City Clerk of Seal Beach, CalIfornia, do hereby
certIfy that the fO~ing resolution is the original copy of
Resolution Number ~ on file in the office of the City
Clerk, passeD, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the
Cit~af sea~ beach t a regular meeting thereof held on the _
.. day of , 989.
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