Report Prepared by: Michael R. Beltran II, PE, City Engineer
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SUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance Amending Sections 10.16.010 Speed Limits, 10.28.230 No Parking Zones, 10.28.275 On-Street Disabled Persons Parking, 10.28.370 Two-Way Stop Intersections and 10.32.057 Seven a.m. to Four p.m. Passenger Loading Zones
REPORT IN BRIEF
Second reading to amend sections 10.16.010, 10.25.230, 10.28.275, 10.28.370, and 10.32.057 of the Merced Municipal Code.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2517, 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;" 10.28.275 "Disabled Persons - On-Street Parking;" 10.28.370 "Two-Way Stop Intersections;" and 10.32.057 "Passenger Loading Zones - Locations - Seven a.m. to Four p.m." of the Merced Municipal Code.
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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, 10.28.275, 10.28.370, and 10.32.057 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
As a result of the September 12, 2017, meeting, the Traffic Committee approved, the removal of the an on-street disabled persons parking space along the south side of 22nd Street, west of Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
The Traffic Committee was requested by the Homeowner to remove the disabled persons parking space. The information was verified that the disabled persons parking spot was to be removed.
As a result of the November 14, 2017, meeting, the Traffic Committee approved, the addition of a no parking zone on the west side of V Street, north or Wardrobe Avenue.
The Traffic Committee...
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