File #: 22-589    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent Item Status: Passed
File created: 7/15/2022 In control: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
On agenda: 8/15/2022 Final action: 8/15/2022
Title: SUBJECT: Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Sections 10.16.010 "Speed Limits," 10.28.230 "No Parking Zones," 10.28.235 "Motorcycle Parking," 10.28.275, "Disabled Persons - On-Street Parking," 10.28.350 "Ten-Minute Parking Zones," and 10.32.056 "Passenger Loading Zones - Permanent" of the Merced Municipal Code REPORT IN BRIEF Introduction of an Ordinance to amend sections 10.16.010, 10.28.230, 10.28.235, 10.28.275, 10.28.350, and 10.32.056 of the Merced Municipal Code. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion introducing Ordinance 2542, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending sections 10.16.010 "Speed Limits," 10.28.230 "No Parking Zones," 10.28.235 "Motorcycle Parking," 10.28.275 "Disabled Persons - On-Street Parking," 10.28.350 "Ten-Minute Parking Zones," and 10.32.056 "Passenger Loading Zones - Permanent" of the Merced Municipal Code.
Attachments: 1. Traffic Committee Minutes 2021-01-12.pdf, 2. Traffic Committee Minutes 2021-05-11.pdf, 3. Traffic Committee Minutes 2021-07-13.pdf, 4. Traffic Committee Minutes 2021-11-9.pdf, 5. Redacted Citizen Action Request 2021-002.pdf, 6. Redacted Citizen Action Request 2021-014.pdf, 7. Redacted Citizen Action Request 2021-015.pdf, 8. Redacted Citizen Action Request 2021-021.pdf, 9. Redacted Citizen Action Request 2021-027.pdf, 10. Redacted Citizen Action Request 2021-029.pdf, 11. Redacted Citizen Action Request 2021-032.pdf, 12. Redacted Citizen Action Request 2021-033.pdf, 13. Ordinance 2542.pdf

Report Prepared by: Amber Minami, Engineering Project Manager

Title
SUBJECT: Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Sections 10.16.010 "Speed Limits," 10.28.230 "No Parking Zones," 10.28.235 "Motorcycle Parking," 10.28.275, "Disabled Persons - On-Street Parking," 10.28.350 "Ten-Minute Parking Zones," and 10.32.056 "Passenger Loading Zones - Permanent" of the Merced Municipal Code

REPORT IN BRIEF
Introduction of an Ordinance to amend sections 10.16.010, 10.28.230, 10.28.235, 10.28.275, 10.28.350, and 10.32.056 of the Merced Municipal Code.

RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion introducing Ordinance 2542, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, amending sections 10.16.010 "Speed Limits," 10.28.230 "No Parking Zones," 10.28.235 "Motorcycle Parking," 10.28.275 "Disabled Persons - On-Street Parking," 10.28.350 "Ten-Minute Parking Zones," and 10.32.056 "Passenger Loading Zones - Permanent" of the Merced Municipal Code.

Body
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by the Traffic Committee; or,
2. Modify ordinance for adoption; or,
3. Deny.

AUTHORITY
This request amends Sections 10.16.010, 10.28.230, 10.28.235, 10.28.275, 10.28.350, and 10.32.056 of the Merced Municipal Code (MMC).

The California Vehicle Code (CVC) gives a local body (or official) jurisdiction for traffic control devices, provided the devices are installed in accordance with the State Traffic Manual.

CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Not applicable.

DISCUSSION
10.16.010 "Speed Limits"

A. As a result of the November 9, 2021, meeting, the Traffic Committee recommends the removal of the 35 miles per hour speed limit and the addition of a 30 miles per hour speed limit on Donna Drive, between R Street and M Street.

The Traffic Committee was requested by Ralph Gladwin to explore options to reduce the speed of traveling vehicles.

10.28.230 "No Parking Zones"

A. Elimination of a duplicate no parking zone, from the Merced Municipal Code, along the North and South side...

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