HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-07-10; City Council; Resolution 2018-123RESOLUTION NO. 2018-123
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING DESIGN, FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF
A POLICE OFFICERS' MEMORIAL IN TWO LOCATIONS OF THE CITY'S RIGHT-
OF-WAY.
EXHIBIT I
WHEREAS, there are two locations in the City of Carlsbad where Carlsbad police officers have
fallen in the line of duty; and
WHEREAS, Officer Billy Jack fell in the line of duty at the Northwest corner of El Camino Real
and Faraday Avenue on Sept. 1, 1991; and
WHEREAS, Officer Wes Fox fell in the line of duty near the intersection of El Camino Real and
Chestnut Avenue on Feb. 13, 1978; and
WHEREAS, Carlsbad Municipal Code section 11.44.040 authorizes the city to place signs
expressing the city's own message to the public on city property, including the right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends placement of memorial signs to honor these officers; and
WHEREAS, staff has determined that the placement of the memorial signs will not
compromise the safety or efficiency of traffic flow; and
WHEREAS, the signs shall remain in place for seven years, at which time they will be returned
to the Police Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the City Council authorize the installation of the police officer memorial signs at
the Northwest corner of El Camino Real and Faraday Avenue, and the intersection of El
Camino Real and Chestnut Avenue.
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EXHIBIT I
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 10th day of J.!!.!y, 2018, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
M. Hall, K. Blackburn, M. Schumacher, C. Schumacher, M. Packard.
None.
None.
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(SEAL)
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