DATE: March 6, 2018
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. 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 second hearing and adopt 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 Speed Zone Ordinance Summary; and waive the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety.
REPORT
Staff has identified thirteen speed zone changes that will reduce, increase or establish the speed limit on sections of roadway as allowed by the California Vehicle Code (CVC). These changes will improve traffic safety and service by making speed limits consistent with existing conditions and allow the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to use radar for the enforcement of the speed limits. The speed changes affect Board of Supervisor Districts 1, 2, 4, and 5.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION:
If the recommended action is not approved by your Board, the existing speed limits may not be enforceable by the CHP.
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. Appropriations for this work are included in the FY 2017-18 Public Works and Planning - Roads Org 4510 Adopted Budget. County personnel will perform the work.
DISCUSSION:
The first hearing of the proposed ordinance was conducted on February 6, 2018. Thirteen speed limit changes are summarized in the Speed Zone Ordinance Summary and are changes to existing speed limits based on Engineering and Traffic Surveys (E&TS).
The purpose of a speed limit is to regulate traffic so that reasonable driving speeds are maintained. Nation...
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