MEETING DATE:
July 9, 2024
SUBJECT:
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ORDINANCE NO. 2024-1544 - ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 12 REGARDING MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
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Recommendation
Recommendation
INTRODUCE (first reading) Ordinance repealing and replacing the existing Municipal Code Title 12 titled Motor Vehicles and Traffic.
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Board or Commission Action
On June 5, 2024, the revisions to Title 12 were presented to Traffic Commission as an informational item.
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Good Governance
Relevant Department Goal
Not Applicable
Executive Summary
Title 12 of the San Marcos Municipal Code establishes regulations, rules, and guidelines for the operation of motor vehicles within city limits. The purpose of Title 12 is to promote safe and efficient transportation while addressing parking, congestion, and compliance with state and federal traffic laws. In addition to a series of housekeeping updates, the amendment to Title 12 will add a new chapter providing regulations for the use of bicycles and e-bikes in the City of San Marcos.
Discussion
San Marcos Municipal Code Title 12 is proposed to be amended throughout for consistency and to address bicycle and e-bike provisions.
Proposed modifications are included in Ordinance 2024-1544 in Attachment 1. The revisions are provided in strikeout and underline format in Attachment 2. Key updates are discussed below.
Housekeeping Items.
Titles and authority references have been revised to match current practices, such as changing "Traffic Safety Commission" to "Traffic Commission" and updating the authority of certain regulations from the Public Works Director to City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, or City Manager. References to the California Vehicle Code (CVC) are added throughout, and any inconsistencies with the CVC have been resolved. Updates to be consistent with current law have also been added throughout.
Authority to Establish On-Street Parking, Angle Parking, No Parki...
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