Resolution No. 3505RESOLUTION NO. 3505
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
SUPPORTING THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION'S
"ANTI- GRIDLOCK" PROGRAM AND REQUESTING
"DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION, FINE UP TO $500" SIGNS
FOR POSTING AT CONGESTED INTERSECTIONS IN THE CITY, AS REQUIRED
WHEREAS, the State Legislature enacted the Anti - Gridlock Act
of 1987, making it illegal for motorists to enter an intersection
when no space is available to clear the intersection prior to the
signal change; and
WHEREAS, the Anti - Gridlock Act of 1987 further authorizes
local authorities to post signs warning against blocking the
intersection; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Transportation Commission desires
to encourage local agencies to install "anti- gridlock" signs at
congested intersections throughout Orange County; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Transportation Commission has
allocated S25,000 for the purpose of purchasing "anti- gridlock"
signs to be posted by local agencies at severely congested
intersections throughout the county, in an effort to improve
traffic flow; and
WHEREAS, to maximize the effectiveness of "anti- gridlock"
signs, some level of enforcement is necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AND REQUEST the Orange County Transportation
Commission to include the City of Cypress in a program, in
conformance with the guidelines and criteria set forth in the
OCTC Anti - Gridlock Act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Cypress agrees to
install and maintain all devices allocated to the City by the
Orange County Transportation Commission through the Anti - Gridlock
Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Cypress agrees to
absorb the costs for activities related to posting and enforcing
the "anti- gridlock" signs obtained from the Orange County
Transportation Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the City of Cypress acknowledges
the need to enforce the "anti- gridlock" law to relieve traffic
congestion and increase traffic safety.
ADOPTED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of t.- City of
Cypress at a regular meeting held on the 9th day of J ary 1989.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK 0 E CITY OF CYPRESS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
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MAYO OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
I, DARRELL ESSEX, City Clerk of the City of Cypress, DO
HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at
a regular meeting of the said City Council held on the 9th day of
January 1989, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Age, Arnold, Kanel, Kerry and Davis
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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