REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
August 22, 2023
FROM
BRENDON BIGGS, Director, Department of Public Works - Transportation
SUBJECT
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Establish Speed Limit on Grand Avenue in the Colton Area
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution that:
1. Rescinds that portion of Resolution No. 2010-174, dated July 27, 2010, which established a speed zone of 35 miles per hour on Grand Avenue from C Street, north to Olive Street in the Colton area, pursuant to County Code Section 52.0123(b)(1).
2. Establishes a 25 mile per hour speed zone on Grand Avenue from C Street, north to Olive Street in the Colton area, pursuant to California Vehicle Code Sections 515 and 22352(b)(1).
3. Directs the County Road Commissioner to perform such acts as are necessary to implement the terms of the Resolution.
(Presenter: Brendon Biggs, Director, 387-7906)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The estimated cost of $1,000 to install the appropriate signs, as well as minor administrative costs to update the Department of Public Works (Department) records, will be financed by Gas Tax revenue. Sufficient appropriation and revenue are included in the Department's 2023-24 Road Operations budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On July 27, 2010 (Item No. 56), the Board of Supervisors (Board) adopted Resolution No. 2010-174, pursuant to County Code Section 52.0123(b), authorizing a decrease to the un-posted 55 miles per hour speed limit and establishing a 35 miles per hour speed zone on Grand Avenue from C Street north to Olive Avenue, in the vicinity of west Colton.
The County received a request and inquiry from members ...
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