RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION OF THE SALINAS CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SPEED LIMITS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE 2023 ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY FOR SPEED LIMITS WHEREAS, in accordance with California Vehicle Code Sections 22357 and 22358, local municipalities have the power to increase or decrease prima facie speed limits for local streets; and WHEREAS, in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 40802 and provisions of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Engineering and Traffic Surveys must be performed on those local streets every five years when the use of radar or other electronic devices which measure the speed of moving objects are utilized to enforce the prima facie speed limits for those streets; and WHEREAS, the results of the Engineering and Traffic Surveys conform to the requirements of the Vehicle Code; and WHEREAS, City staff has concluded those speed limits set forth in the 2023 Engineering and Traffic Survey attached hereto are justified for their associated street segments in that they are found to be most appropriate to facilitate the orderly movement of vehicular traffic and are reasonable and safe for those street segments; and WHEREAS, at its October 12, 2023 meeting, the Traffic and Transportation Commission voted (5-0) to recommend to Council the establishment of the 2023 Engineering and Traffic Survey for speed limits; and WHEREAS, the City of Salinas has determined that the establishment of the 2023 Engineering and Traffic Survey for speed limits is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (Section 15301, Class 1). The project consists of the operation, repair, or minor alteration of public streets involving no expansion of use. There would be no significant effect on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council hereby approves the establishment of the 2023 Engineering and Traffic Survey for speed limits; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council approves future analysis for three roadway segments (Sherwood Drive, Skyway Boulevard, and Work Street) following implementation of AB 43; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City staff is hereby authorized and directed to proceed with the establishment of the 2023 Engineering and Traffic Survey for speed limits to fully effectuate the intent of this Resolution.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day of November 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
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Kimbley Craig, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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