Resolution 2004- 61
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-61
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GILROY APPROVING THE PERMANENT CLOSURE OF
THE VEHICULAR ACCESS TO AND FROM LA COCHE
WAY AT WELBURN AVENUE
WHEREAS, the City of Gilroy ("City") determined to widen Welburn Avenue as part of the
W e1burn Avenue Bridge Proj ect and to improve safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists and
to implement roadway system improvements as contemplated by the City General Plan, which
improvements included intersection system improvements and bridge improvements; and
WHEREAS, the construction of the City's roadway systems and bridge improvements on
W e1burn Avenue caused constriction of the vehicular access from and to La Coche Way at the
intersection of W elburn Avenue, and said access has been blocked for approximately two years; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to make the closure of the access at La Coche Way and
W e1burn Avenue permanent to promote the safety and welfare of pedestrians, bicyclists and
motorists, and all parts of La Coche Way would remain accessible to vehicular and pedestrian traffic
by entry and exit from El Toro Drive and other streets; and
WHEREAS, the City held two neighborhood meetings on January 13, 2004 and March 25,
2004, concerning the closure of the intersection of La Coche Way and Welburn Avenue at which all
members ofthe public were permitted to comment on the proposed closure, and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the project is categorically exempt from review
under the California Environment Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section
15301, applicable to operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing facilities
including streets; and
WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code S 21101(f) authorizes local authorities, for those
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highways under their jurisdictions, to adopt an ordinance or resolution setting forth rules and
regulations "[p Jrohibiting entry to, or exit from, or both, from any street by means of islands, curbs,
traffic barriers, or other roadway design features to implement the circulation element of a general
plan," so long as the rules and regulations are consistent with the responsibility of a local
government to provide for the health and safety of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, City Staff has determined that La Coche Way is not a regionally significant
corridor, and closing its access at Welburn Avenue is consistent with the Welburn Avenue Bridge
Project, which serves to implement the Traffic Circulation Element as contemplated by the City
General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the matter at a duly noticed regular meeting on
June 21, 2004.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AS FOLLOWS:
A. The City Council hereby finds that:
1. The permanent closure of vehicular access to and from La Coche Way at the
intersection ofWelburn Avenue is consistent with the Welburn Avenue Bridge Project, which serves
to implement the Traffic Circulation Element as contemplated by the City General Plan.
2. The closure of La Coche Way provides for the health and safety of its citizens in that
it provides for the safe transport of vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles on a designated collector.
3. La Coche Way is not a regionally significant corridor and local residents and
businesses will continue to have vehicular access to La Coche Way from E1 Toro Drive and other
streets.
B. Vehicular access to and from La Coche Way at the intersection ofWelburn Avenue
is hereby permanently closed and City Staff is directed to erect a barrier and all appropriate
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improvements and signage at the intersection in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21 st day of June, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
CORREA, DILLON, GARTMAN,
MORALES, VALIQUETTE, VELASCO and
PINHEIRO
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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Rhonda Pellin, City Clerk
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I, RHONDA PELLIN, City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do hereby certify that the attached
Resolution No. 2004-61 is an original resolution, or true and correct copy of a city resolution,
duly adopted by the Council of the City of Gilroy at a regular meeting of said Council held on the
21 st day of June, 2004, at which meeting a quorum was present.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Official Seal of
the City of Gilroy this 29th day of June, 2004.
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