HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 32-15 DOT Directional Signs RESOLUTION NO. 32-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR A CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION ENCROACHMENT PERMIT APPLICATION FOR NEW I-680 AND 1-580
GROUND-MOUNTED DIRECTIONAL SIGNS TO IDENTIFY THE CITY OF DUBLIN
DOWNTOWN, AND TO REMOVE THE EXISTING 1-580 CIVIC CENTER GROUND-MOUNTED
DIRECTIONAL SIGN
WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) follows California Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD-CA); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Dublin in accordance with the MUTCD-CA desires
the placement of new ground-mounted directional signs along 1-580 and 1-680 in both directions, to
provide better visibility and guide motorists to the Downtown area; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Dublin designates San Ramon / Foothill Road exit
on eastbound 1-580 and Dublin Boulevard Exit on southbound 1-680 as the main exits to direct
motorists to Downtown area; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Dublin approves the legends for the directional
signs on 1-580 and 1-680 to read "Downtown Dublin" for the City of Dublin downtown area; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Dublin approves the removal of the existing
westbound 1-580 "Dublin Civic Center" sign in order to comply with Caltrans standards of allowing
signs to identify only one destination.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby
authorize the City Manager to execute and submit an Encroachment Permit application to Caltrans to
allow for the installation of new 1-580 and 1-680 ground-mounted directional signs identifying
"Downtown Dublin" and remove the existing "Dublin Civic Center" sign.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of March, 2015, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Biddle, Gupta, Hart, and Mayor Haubert
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Wehrenberg
ABSTAIN: None
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City Clerk
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