DATE: July 13, 2021
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 11.24.060 through 11.24.080, 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 10, 2021;
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 nine speed zones, or road locations, or portions of the road, defined by cross streets and/or the incorporated jurisdictional boundaries, within the boundary of Fresno County. Seven new speed zones were studied for an established speed limit and are proposed for adoption into the Ordinance. One existing speed zone is now located outside of the County of Fresno's jurisdiction, due to an annexation for a City, and will be removed from the Ordinance. The remaining speed zone consists of a technical change in the Ordinance. The Vicinity Maps display locations that are either a new speed zone, or a removed speed zone, or a speed zone with a technical change. The speed limits are intended to improve traffic safety and service to be consistent with existing conditions. This item pertains to speed zones in Districts 1, 2 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 repla...
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