County of Fresno - File #: 18-0951

• File #: 18-0951
• Name: 1st Reading Speed Zone Ordinance
• In control: Public Works & Planning
• On agenda: 8/21/2018
• Final action: 8/21/2018
• Title: 1. Conduct first hearing on an Ordinance to amend Sections 11.24.010 through 11.24.100 of Chapter 11.24 - Speed Limits of the Fresno County Ordinance Code to reflect a speed limit change on E. Ashlan Avenue between N. Palm Avenue and Maroa Avenue; waive the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety; and set the second hearing for September 25, 2018; 2. Designate County Counsel to prepare a fair and adequate summary of the proposed ordinance; and 3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to post and publish the required summary in accordance with Government Code, Section 25124(b)(1).

Date	Action By	Action	Result
8/21/2018	Board of Supervisors	Conducted Hearings	Pass

DATE: August 21, 2018

TO: Board of Supervisors

SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning

SUBJECT: Amendment of the Fresno County Ordinance Code to Reflect Changes for Speed Limits

RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Conduct first hearing on an Ordinance to amend Sections 11.24.010 through 11.24.100 of Chapter 11.24 - Speed Limits of the Fresno County Ordinance Code to reflect a speed limit change on E. Ashlan Avenue between N. Palm Avenue and Maroa Avenue; waive the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety; and set the second hearing for September 25, 2018;

2. Designate County Counsel to prepare a fair and adequate summary of the proposed ordinance; and

3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to post and publish the required summary in accordance with Government Code, Section 25124(b)(1).
REPORT
Approval of the recommended actions will reduce a speed limit on E. Ashlan Avenue between N. Palm Avenue and N. Maroa Avenue from 35 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour, as allowed by the California Vehicle Code (CVC). The area affected by the recommended change is shown on the attached map and is expected to improve traffic safety and service by making the speed limit consistent with existing conditions. This item pertains to a location in District 2.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):

If the recommended actions are not approved by your Board, the speed limit will remain unchanged.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. The estimated cost to remove and replace speed limit signs is $100 for materials and $100 for labor and equipment. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues are included in the Department of Public Works and Planning - Roads Org 4510 FY 2018-19 Recommended Budget.

DISCUSSION:

The purpose of a speed limit is to regulate traffic so that reasonable driving speeds are maintained. National and State guidelines recommend speed limits be set so that the 15th percentile of the...