DATE: December 13, 2016
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Ordinance to Amend Sections 11.24.010 through 11.24.100 of Chapter 11.24 of Title 11 of the Fresno County Ordinance Code to Reflect Changes for Speed Limits
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
TITLE
Conduct first hearing of proposed ordinance to amend Sections 11.24.010 through 11.24.100 of Chapter 11.24 of the Fresno County Ordinance Code to reflect changes for speed limits as listed on the Ordinance Summary Attachment and waive the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety; and set second hearing for January 31, 2017.
REPORT
Fourteen road locations are proposed for adoption in the Fresno County Speed Limit Ordinance. Two of the locations will reduce, increase or establish the speed limit on said section of roadway as allowed by the California Vehicle Code (CVC), and are detailed in the Speed Zone Ordinance Summary. The remaining 12 locations are technical in nature and do not increase or decrease a speed limit. These will improve traffic safety and service by making speed limits consistent with existing conditions and allow the California Highway Patrol to use radar for the enforcement of the speed limits.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION:
If the recommendation action is not approved by your Board, the existing speed limits may not be enforceable.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. The estimated cost for placing or relocating speed limit signs is $1,450 for materials and $1,750 for labor and equipment for a total estimated cost of $3,200. Funds for this work are included in the FY 2016-17 Public Works and Planning - Roads Org 4510 Adopted Budget. County personnel will perform the work.
DISCUSSION:
CVC Section 22348-22366, Article 1 of Chapter 7 states that an engineering and traffic survey (E&TS) must be conducted prior to posting, modifying or installing a new speed limit. The CVC does no...
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