HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-05-13; City Council; Resolution 8554RESOLUTION NO. 8554
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 3461: TO ALLOW GREATER FLEXIBILITY FOR THE REMOVAL OF UNSAFE COMMERCIAL VEHICLES FROM HIGHWAYS
WHEREAS, State Assmeblyman Larry Stirling has introduced legislation
which will help to improve the overall safety of our highways in the state
and in the City of Carlsbad; and
WHEREAS, currently, California Highway Patrol officers are the only
law enforcement officials authorized to effect the removal of unsafe commercial
vehicles from highways; and
WHEREAS, the new legislation would allow police officers of
municipalities and county sheriffs' officers this authority when a California
Highway Patrol officer is not available within a reasonable time; and
WHEREAS, this measure will enhance the safety of our roadways and
could result in a reduction of serious truck accidents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the City Council does hereby support Assembly Bill 3461
which will allow greater flexibility for the removal of unsafe commercial
vehicles from highways.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City
day of May Council of the City of Carlsbad, California on the 13th
1986, by the folliowing vote, to wit:
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AYES:
NOES: None
Council Members Casler, Lewis, Kulchin, Chick and Pettine
ABSENT: None
MARY R. C@LER, Mayor
ATTEST :
ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Cler
(SEAL)