HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 4833 RESOLUTION NO. 4o33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CONSIDER THE CLOSURE OF THE
ON -RAMP TO SOUTHBOUND SANTA ANA FREEWAY LOCATED NEAR
THE INTERSECTION OF DOLLISON DRIVE AND CECILIA STREET
IN DOWNEY.
WHEREAS, the City of Downey has determined that the on -ramp to southbound
Santa Ana Freeway near the intersection of Dollison Drive and Cecilia Street
attracts unnecessary vehicular traffic to a residential neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, such unnecessary traffic presents an unwarranted hazard to
children going to and from school; and
WHEREAS, such unnecessary traffic presents unwarranted noise and air
pollution to residents in adjacent homes; and
WHEREAS, alternative access points to southbound Santa Ana Freeway
already exist in the general area.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
consider an early closure of the on -ramp to southbound Santa Ana Freeway near
the intersection of Dollison Drive and Cecilia Street in Downey.
SECTION 2. That such closure be considered whether or not a soundwall
system is completed prior to any widening of the freeway.
SECTION 3. That Caltrans, in connection with such closure, consider
modifications to alternative access points to southbound Santa Ana Freeway to
facilitate traffic circulation.
SECTION 4. That the Mayor of the City of Downey be authorized to execute
a revised freeway agreement incorporating such early closure of the
above- mentioned on -ramp.
SECTION 5. That the City Clerk certify the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this Gznd day of Uecemuer , 1986.
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ayor Janis S. Santan elo
ATTEST:
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City Clerk (interim)
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was approved and adopted
at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the
22nd day of Uecemuer , 1986, by the following vote:
AYES: u Council Members: Boggs, Cormack, Baru, Paul, Santangelo
NOES: 0 Council Members: (done
ABSENT: 0 Council Members: None
City Clerk in-erim