Resolution Number 86-1-7-6RESOLUTION NO
86-1-7-6
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SUPPORTING USE OF RADAR ON ORTEGA HIGHWAY
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING
STATE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF RADAR ON
ORTEGA HIGHWAY
WHEREAS, Ortega Highway, also known as California 74
runs for twenty-five miles from San Juan Capistrano in Orange
County to Lake Elsinore in Riverside County and, whereas the City
of San Juan Capistrano is concerned for the safety of motorists
who travel this road; and,
WHEREAS, since 1984, 16 human lives have been lost and
277 individuals have suffered injury as a result of automobile
accidents on Ortega Highway; and,
WHEREAS, it is a proven fact that the use of radar as a
traffic control measure helps reduce vehicular speed, accidents
and death; and,
WHEREAS, the California Highway Patrol is not presently
authorized to use radar on California highways; and,
WHEREAS, a pilot program in Ventura County which allows
for the use of radar on California 126 is already proving
successful in reducing accidents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council
of the City of San Juan Capistrano is supportive of the use of
radar on Ortega Highway and does hereby request that the State
Legislature formulate legislation or take administrative action
which authorizes the use of radar by the California Highway
Patrol on Ortega Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council requests
this action be taken as soon as possible to reduce the risk of
injury to motorists who drive on Ortega Highway and the City
Clerk is directed to forward certified copies of this Resolution
to appropriate Legislators.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of
January , 1986
ATTEST:
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4'-„2 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO )
I, MARY ANN HANOVER, City Clerk of the City of San Juan
Capistrano, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a
true and correct copy of Resolution No. 86-1-7-6 , adopted by
the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano, California,
at a regular meeting thereof held on the 7th day of
January , 1986 , by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Bland, Buchheim,
Hausdorfer, and Mayor Schwartze
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(SEAL)MARY ANN NOVER, CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss. AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO )
MARY ANN HANOVER, being first duly sworn, deposes
and says:
That she is the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk
of the City of San Juan Capistrano;
That in compliance with State laws of the State of
California and in further compliance with City Resolution
No. 83-12-20-3 and on the 9th day of January , 1986
she caused to be posted:
RESOLUTION NO. 86-1-7-6
being: SUPPORTING USE OF RADAR ON ORTEGA HIGHWAY
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING
STATE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF RADAR ON
ORTEGA HIGHWAY
in three (3) public places in the City of San Juan Capistrano,
to wit: City Hall; Old Fire Station Recreation Complex; Orange
County Public Library.
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