CITY OF MERCED - File #: 24-1211

• File #: 24-1211
• Version: 1
• Type: Business Item
• Status: Passed
• File created: 12/4/2024
• In control: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
• On agenda: 12/16/2024
• Final action: 12/16/2024
• Title: SUBJECT: Mayor Serratto's Request to Discuss a Jaywalking Ordinance REPORT IN BRIEF Mayor Serratto's request to discuss a jaywalking ordinance in the City of Merced. RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff on the next steps.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/16/2024	1	City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority	approved	Pass

Title

SUBJECT: Mayor Serratto’s Request to Discuss a Jaywalking Ordinance

REPORT IN BRIEF

Mayor Serratto’s request to discuss a jaywalking ordinance in the City of Merced.

RECOMMENDATION

Provide direction to staff on the next steps.

Body

DISCUSSION

During the November 4, 2024, City Council meeting, Mayor Serratto requested, in partnership with Council Member Smith, to add an item to the December 16, 2024, City Council agenda regarding a jaywalker ordinance. Mayor Serratto and Council Member Smith discussed the issue of community safety.

IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES

None at this time.

ATTACHMENTS

1.  AB 2147

2.  City Modesto Code of Ordinances Example

3.  California Vehicle Code Section 235