To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Adoption of Ordinance Amending Sections 421-2 through 421-5, Relating to Stop Signs in the Eureka, Fortuna and McKinleyville Areas; Amending Sections 422-3, 422-5 and 422-8, Relating to Speed Limits in the Eureka and Hydesville Areas; Amending Sections 431-24, 431-34, 431-36, 431-63, 431-65 and 431-78, Relating to Parking Restrictions in the Eureka, Loleta, McKinleyville and Arcata Areas; Adding Sections 431-35 and 431-61.1, Relating to Parking Restrictions in the Arcata and Eureka Areas; and Amending Section 435-3, Relating to Bicycle Lanes in the McKinleyville Area, of Title IV of the Humboldt County Code
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt Ordinance No. _____, amending Sections 421-2, through 421-5, relating to stop signs in the Eureka, Fortuna and McKinleyville areas; amending Sections 422-3, 422-5 and 422-8, relating to speed limits in the Eureka and Hydesville areas; amending Sections 431-24, 431-34, 431-36, 431-63, 431-65 and 431-78, relating to parking restrictions in the Eureka, Loleta, McKinleyville and Arcata areas; adding Sections 431-35 and 431-61.1, relating to parking restrictions in the Arcata and Eureka areas; and amending Section 435-3 relating to bicycle lanes in the McKinleyville area, of Title IV of the Humboldt County Code.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Road Fund (1200325)
DISCUSSION:
On June 25, 2019, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors introduced the above-referenced ordinance for adoption with a directive to the Clerk of the Board to publish a pre-adoption summary of the ordinance and set the ordinance for adoption on July 2, 2019. The recommended action will complete adoption of the ordinance and result in publication of a post-adoption summary.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Adoption of the above-referenced ordinance will require the creation and installation of regulatory signs and striping in the relevant locations. The estimated cost associated with manufacturing and installing the required regulatory signs and striping is $10,000 which is covered by the Road-Maintenance Fund (1200-325). There are sufficient funds allocated in the fiscal year 2019-20 budget to accommodate the expenditure. As a result, adoption of the attached ordinance will not impact the General Fund.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports your Board’s Strategic Framework by providing for and maintaining infrastructure .
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
California Highway Patrol
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board may choose not to adopt the attached ordinance. However, this alternative is not recommended since it would not improve traffic safety in the relevant locations.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Board Order No. _____, dated June 25, 2019
2. Ordinance Amending Sections 421-2 through 421-5, Relating to Stop Signs in the Eureka, Fortuna and McKinleyville Areas; Amending Sections 422-3, 422-5 and 422-8, Relating to Speed Limits in the Eureka and Hydesville Areas; Amending Sections 431-24, 431-34, 431-36, 431-63, 431-65 and 431-78, Relating to Parking Restrictions in the Eureka, Loleta, McKinleyville and Arcata Areas; Adding Sections 431-35 and 431-61.1, Relating to Parking Restrictions in the Arcata and Eureka Areas; and Amending Section 435-3, Relating to Bicycle Lanes in the McKinleyville Area, of Title IV of the Humboldt County Code
3. Post-Adoption Summary
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: N/A
Meeting of: N/A
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