DATE: June 18, 2019
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 Modify the Chapter on Speed Limits
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Conduct first hearing on an Ordinance to amend Chapter 11.24 - Speed Limits of the Fresno County Ordinance Code, Sections 11.24.010 through 11.24.100, to reflect various changes to the Ordinance Code as a result of recent traffic studies; waive the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety; and set second hearing for August 6, 2019;
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
The recommended actions pertain to 21 road locations, or portions of the road defined by the boundaries, otherwise known as speed zones, within the boundary of Fresno County. Five new speed zones were studied for an established speed limit and are proposed for adoption into the Ordinance. One speed zone was studied to have a speed limit that will increase. Two speed zones are currently located outside of the County's jurisdiction, and will be removed from the Ordinance due to annexation to a city. The remaining 13 speed zones consist of technical changes. The Vicinity Map displays eight locations that are either new zones, zone with a speed change, or a zone annexed to a city. The speed limits are intended to improve traffic safety and service for consistency with existing conditions. This item pertains to locations in Districts 2, 3, 4, and 5.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If the recommended actions are not approved by your Board, the Speed Limits chapter of the Fresno County Ordinance Code will remain unchanged.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. The estimated cost to install or replace speed ...
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