HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES CC 1998 1471 1998 0617RESOLUTION NO. 98 - 1471
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA,
DESIGNATING THE INTERSECTION OF COUNTRYWOOD DRIVE AND COUNTRYHILL
ROAD A STOP INTERSECTION AND DIRECTING THE PLACEMENT OF A STOP SIGNS
AT ALL ENTRANCES THERETO
WHEREAS, Section 21354 of the California Vehicle Code authorizes the City to
designate any intersection under its jurisdiction a stop intersection and erect STOP signs at one or
more entrances thereto; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that, in order to better provide for the public
safety, it is necessary and appropriate to place STOP signs at all entrances to the intersection of
Countrywood Drive and Countryhill Road.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, FIND, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That certain unique conditions exist at and in the vicinity of the intersection
of Countrywood Drive and Countryhill Road, which justify the placement of STOP signs at all
entrances to said intersection, said conditions being summarized as follows:
a. The intersection lies on a pedestrian "Route to School;"
b. The geometrics of the intersection are non - standard (there is an off -set
intersection [Broadview Drive] located only 154' to the east of the subject
intersection);
c. Sight - distance (visibility) is moderately limited for the second and subsequent
vehicles staged at both Countryhill Road and Broadview Drive; and,
d. The recent opening of Broadview Drive represents the creation of a "new" traffic
pattern in the vicinity of the intersection.
SECTION 2. That the intersection of Countrywood Drive and Countryhill Road, as
identified on Exhibit 'A' attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby designated a stop
intersection and that STOP signs shall be erected at all entrances thereto.
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Section 3. That the City Manager is hereby directed to provide for the installation and
maintenance of appropriate signs and markings to effectuate these requirements.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 1998
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt,
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF VENTURA ) ss.
CITY OF MOORPARK )
I, Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk of the City of Moorpark, California, do hereby certify under
penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No. 98 -1471 was adopted by the City Council of the
City of Moorpark at a meeting held on the 17th day of June, 1998, and that the same was adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Evans, Perez, Teasley, Wozniak and Mayor Hunter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of said City this 24th day of June, 1998.
SO i
Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City erk
(seal)