REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Sean Crumby, PE, Director of Public Works
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Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4237 amending Huntington Beach Municipal Code Chapter 10.12 relating to speed limits on Atlanta Avenue between Huntington Street and Beach Boulevard
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Statement of Issue:
The California Vehicle Code requires periodic review and updating of posted speed limits on certain streets within the City to enable the Police Department to continue to use speed-measuring devices for enforcement. The recommended action updates the speed limits on Atlanta Avenue between Huntington Street and Beach Boulevard.
Financial Impact:
None. Funding for the implementation of the recommended speed limits is included in the Public Works Department operating budget.
Recommended Action:
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Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4237, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 10.12.080 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Speed Limits."
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Alternative Action(s):
Adopt posted speed limits different from those recommended and forgo enforcement using speed-measuring devices for the updated speed limits on Atlanta Avenue from Huntington Street to Beach Boulevard.
Analysis:
When roadway conditions undergo significant changes, an updated evaluation following State procedures is required to post enforceable speed limits on those roadways. Improvements were recently completed on Atlanta Avenue between Huntington Street and Delaware Street, adding an additional eastbound vehicle lane and eastbound bike lane along with new sidewalk on the south side. Due to these changes in roadway conditions, reevaluation of the speed limit is required to continue enforcement.
City staff has performed the three required elements used to establish posted speed limits in accordance with procedures set forth by the Stat...
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