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Home My WebLink About1999-03-23; City Council; 15112; Marker Signs for Historic U.S. Highway 101% . . p Y d 5 8 CITY OF CARLSBAD - AGEhdA BILL AB# ,r m: ADOPTING A RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE AND MTG. 3123199 PLACEMENT OF MARKER SIGNS FOR HISTORIC U.S. HIGHWAY 101 DEPT. LIB I CITY MGRa RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 99 - 104 authorizing the purchase and placement of four (4) Caltrans approved signs on public right of way along Carlsbad Boulevard. ITEM EXPLANATION: In September 1998, the California State Assembly passed Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 92 relative to historic U.S. Highway 101. This bill officially recognizes the historical significance of the original U.S. Highway 101. So far, Oceanside, Solana Beach, and Encinitas have placed marker signs indicating the connection with this historic route. Information about the significance of U.S. Highway 101 was first presented to the Carlsbad Historic Preservation Commission by representatives from Oceanside’s Historic Preservation Commission on May 8, 1998. Oceanside has now placed a total of 14 U.S. Highway 101 signs along Coast Highway and the major streets off the l-5 freeway leading to Coast Highway. In September and October 1998, a committee from the Carlsbad Historic Preservation Commission analyzed possible locations for marker signs on public right of way along Carlsbad Boulevard (Carlsbad’s portion of the original U.S. Highway 101 dating back to 1925). The committee recommended three locations for marker signs (one back-to-back) to be installed at the recommended IO-foot height on concrete utility poles with clear sight lines. The three locations are on utility poles adjacent to the Army and Navy Academy, on the median just north of the Encina Power Plant (this site would have back-to-back signs), and on the median entering Carlsbad from Leucadia. The committee also met with the city Traffic Engineer, who concurred with the recommended locations if authorized by the City Council. At their meeting of January 11, 1999, the Historic Preservation Commission approved the three recommended sites and directed staff to obtain authorization from the City Council to purchase and install the signs. FISCAL IMPACT: . Each of the four recommended Caltrans designed Highway 101 marker signs, which are 2 feet by 3 feet in size, costs approximately $100. Signs will be provided by Zumar Industries of Los Angeles with installation handled by city Public Works staff. There are adequate funds for this project in the Historic Preservation budget. EXHIBITS: 1. Resolution No. $4 - 104 approving the purchase and installation of four Caltrans signs to mark the route of historic Highway 101 through Carlsbad. 2. California State Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 92 relative to historic U.S. Highway Route 101. 3. Site Location Maps I ! l( 1’ 1: 1: 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. w-104 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF FOUR CALTRANS SIGNS TO MARK HISTORIC ROUTE 101 THROUGH CARLSBAD. WHEREAS, U.S. Highway Route 101 has been officially recognized by the California State Legislature and by other cities in the state for its historical significance; and WHEREAS, U.S. Highway Route 101 has been determined to have followed, since 1925, most of what is today Carlsbad Boulevard; and WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission has identified appropriate sites for such signs and has funds available to purchase and install four of these signs; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the desirability of providing these marker signs to designate the path of historic U.S. Highway Route 101 through Carlsbad. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, 1. That the above recitations are true and correct. 2. That the City Council authorizes and directs staff to purchase and install four Caltrans designed and approved signs marking historic Route 101 through Carlsabad at sites recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission and the City Traffic Engineer. The cost of the project will not exceed $500 and will be funded from the Historic Preservation budget. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, at a regular meeting held on the ~23~~ day of March , 1999, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin & Hall /? NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Finnil (SEAL) ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Clerk\ a Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 92 RESOLUTION CHAPTER 150 EXHIBIT #2 Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 92-Relative to historic U.S. Highway Route 10 1. [Filed with Secretary of State September 1, 1998.1 LEGISLATWE COUNSEL’S DIGEST ACR 92, Morrow. Historic U.S. Highway Route 101. This measure would recognize the remaining sections of the original U.S. Highway Route 101 for their historical significance. The measure would request the Department of Transportation, upon application by a local agency or private group to identify any former section of the original U.S. Highway Route 101 that is still a publicly maintained highway and is within the jurisdiction of the department, but is not designated as having formerly been part of the original U.S. Highway Route 101, to designate that section of highway as Historic U.S. Highway Route 101. The measure would request the department to determine the cost of appropriate highway markers or signs showing that special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources for that cost, to erect appropriate highway markers or signs on those former sections of the original U.S. Highway Route 101 that are part of the state highway system. The measure would also request the department to develop consistent signing standards for the placement of highway markers or signs, identifying sections of the highway, which may be used by cities or counties to designate the historical significance of those portions of the route. WHEREAS, U.S. Highway Route 101, a 935~mile highway spanning the southern and northern borders of California, has played a major role in the development of this state during the 20th century; and WHEREAS, U.S. Highway Route 101, is one of the earliest state highway routes in California recommended by the Bureau of Highways map of 1896, and was adopted into the state highway system in 1909; and WHEREAS, In 1912, construction began on U.S. Highway Route 101 as one of two north-south major highways connecting California’s counties; and WHEREAS, In 1925, the federal government became involved in highway route designations across the nation by assigning odd numbers to roadways running north and south. Beginning on the Atlantic coast, the lowest number commenced and increased progressively from the east toward the west until the road along the 95 r Res. Ch. 150 -2- Pacific Coast received a formal enumeration as U.S. Highway Route 101; and WHEREAS, U.S. Highway Route 101, in addition to its importance in transportation, has outstanding natural, cultural, historic, and scenic qualities; and WHEREAS, Over the years, U.S. Highway Route 101 has conveyed commerce and pleasure travelers whose needs were met by nearby cities and counties; and WHEREAS, The response to these needs resulted in the development of adjacent environments or the retention of open spaces and established the unique character of those areas; and WHEREAS, Though supplanted by another roadway as the state’s primary north-south highway, segments of the original U.S. Highway Route 101 remain, although many are no longer identified as such; and WHEREAS, The original U.S. Highway Route 101 served as the main street of many California cities and towns along its length on the coast and, though no longer designated as former U.S. Highway Route 101, these sections represent both state and local historic significance; and WHEREAS, Some portions of the highway have been turned over to local governments and are no longer within the state highway system; and WHEREAS, Without formal designation, the history and contribution of these segments of U.S. -Highway Route 101. to the development of the state would remain less known; and WHEREAS, It is fitting that a means to designate these historic sections of the original U.S. Highway Route 101 be established; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the remaining sections of the original U.S. Highway Route 101 for their historical significance and importance in the development of California; and be it further Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested, upon application by a local agency or a private group to identify any former section of the original U.S. Highway Route 101 that is still a publicly maintained highway and is within the jurisdiction of the department, but is not designated as having formerly been part of the original U.S. Highway Route 101, to designate that section of highway as Historic U.S. Highway Route 101; and be it further Resolved, That the department is requested to determine the cost of appropriate highway markers or signs consistent with signing requirements for the state highway system showing this special Historic U.S. Highway Route 101 designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources for that cost, to erect those highway markers or signs on those former sections of the original U.S. 95 r -3- Res. Ch. 150 Highway Route 101 that are part of the state highway system; and be it further Resolved, That the department is requested to develop consistent signing standards for the placement of highway markers or signs, identifying sections of the original U.S. Highway 101, which may be used by cities or counties to designate the historical significance of those portions of the route that are within their respective jurisdictions; and be it further Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution. 0 95 r EXHIBIT 3 Page 1 LOCATION OF PROPOSED HISTORIC U.S. ROUTE 101 MARKER SIGNS Page 1 of 3 s /4 e EXHIBIT 3 LOCATION OF PROPOSED HISTORIC U.S. ROUTE 101 MARKER SIGNS 4 TWO SIGNS BACK TO BACK IN MEDIAN Page 2 of 3 Exhibit 3 LOCATION OF PROPOSED HISTORIC U.S. ROUTE 101 MARKER SIGNS Page 3 of 3