HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 89-21RESOLUTION NO. 89-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
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;
WHEREAS, the Anti-Gridlock Act of 1987 further authorizes
local authorities to post signs warning against blocking the
intersection;
WHEREAS, the Orange County Transportation Commission desires
to encourage local agencies to install anti-gridlock signs at
congested intersections throughout Orange County; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Transportation Commission has
allocated $25,000 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;
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 Tustin hereby requests the Orange County Transportation
Commission include the City of Tustin in this program. This
request is in conformance with the guidelines and criteria set
forth for the OCUTT Anti-Gridlock Act Program°
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Tustin agrees to
install and maintain all devices allocated to the City by the
Orange County Transportation Commission through the Anti-Gridlock
Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Tustin agrees to
absorb the costs for activities related to posting and enforcing
the. anti-gridlock signs obtained from the Orange County
Transportation Commission.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Tustin acknowledges
the need to enforce the anti-gridlock law ~to relieve traffic
congestion and increase traffic safety.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Tustin, held on the 6th day of February, 1989
ATTEST ·
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) §
CITY OF TUSTIN )
MARY E. WYNN, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of
Tustin, California, does hereby certify that the whole number of the members of
the City Council of the City of Tustin is five; that the above and foregoing
Resolution No. 89~21 was duly and regularly introduced, passed and adopted at a
regular meeting Of '~he City Council held on the 6tll day of February, 198_.._~9, by the
fol 1 owing vote' ---- ~
AYES · COUNCILPERSONS' Kennedy Edgar,
NOES · COUNCILPERSONS' None
ABSTAINED- COUNCILPERSONS' None
ABSENT' COUNCILPERSONS. None
Hoesterey, Kelly, Prescott
MARY E. WY~l~,-City ~xlerk '~
City o'f Tuff'in', Cal'i'fornia