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July 21, 2020
Mayor and City Council
Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Faviola Medina, City Clerk Services Manager
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Subject: Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-378 -Amendments to Carlsbad Municipal
Code Chapter 10.44.280 to Decrease the Speed Limit on Avenida Encinas
from Cannon Road to Palomar Airport Road to 35 Miles Per Hour
Recommended Action
Adopt Ordinance No. CS-378 amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 10.44.280 to decrease
the speed limit on Avenida Encinas from Cannon Road to Palomar Airport Road to 35 miles per
hour.
Executive Summary /Discussion
Ordinance No. CS-378 was introduced and first read at the City Council meeting held on Ju ly 14,
2020. On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, the
City Council voted 4-0 to introduce the ordinance. The second reading allows the City Council to
adopt the ordinance, which will become effective thirty days after adoption.
Fiscal Analysis
The installation of two new 35 mph speed limit signs and removal of the two existing 40 mph
signs will cost about $600. Sufficient funds are available in the streets maintenance operating
budget to pay for the proposed installation.
Next Steps
The city clerk will have the ordinance, or a summary of the ordinance, published in a newspaper
of general circulation within fifteen days following adoption of the ordinance.
Environmental Evaluation (CEQA)
This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA Guidelines
Section 15301(c) -minor alteration of existing facilities including streets, sidewalks, gutters and
similar facilities involving negligible or no expansion.
Public Notification and Outreach
Public notice of this item was posted in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and it was
available for public viewing and review at least 72 hours prior to scheduled meeting date.
Exhibits
1. Ordinance No. CS-378
July 21, 2020 Item #5 Page 1 of 3
July 21, 2020 Item #5 Page 2 of 3
ORDINANCE NO. CS-378
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 10.44.280
TO DECREASE THE SPEED LIMIT ON AVENIDA ENCINAS FROM CANNON
ROAD TO PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD TO 35 MILES PER HOUR (MPH)
Exhibit 1
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California,
ordains as follows that:
1. Title 10, Chapter 10.44 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended by revision of Section
10.44.280 to read as follows:
"10.44. Avenida Encinas
A. Upon Avenida Encinas from Carlsbad Boulevard to a point 3,000 feet
northerly of Poinsettia Lane, the prima facie speed limit shall be 35
miles per hour.
B. Upon Avenida Encinas from a point 3,000 feet northerly of Poinsettia
Lane to a point 3,500 feet southerly of Palomar Airport Road, the
prima facie speed limit shall be 30 miles per hour.
C. Upon Avenida Encinas from a point 3,500 feet southerly of Palomar
Airport Road to its intersection with Palomar Airport Road, the prima
facie speed limit shall be 40 miles per hour.
D. Upon Avenida Encinas from Palomar Airport Road to its intersection
with Cannon Road, the prima facie speed limit shall be 35 miles per
hour."
EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its adoption; and the city clerk
shall certify the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the full text of the Ordinance or a summary of
the Ordinance prepared by the city attorney to be published at least once in a newspaper of general
circulation in the City of Carlsbad within 15 days after its adoption.
July 21, 2020 Item #5 Page 3 of 3
Exhibit 1
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad
on the 14th day of July 2020, and thereafter
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 21st day of July, 2020, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher.
None.
ABSENT: None.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
CELIA A. BREWER, City Attorney
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MATT HALL, Mayor
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BARBARA ENGLESON, City Clerk
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