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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEA§ANTON ALAMEDA COUNTY, ALAMEDA ORDINANCE NO. 1882 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON AMENDING SECTION 1 (PART) OF ORDINANCE NO. 1875 AND SECTION 11.20.010 OF THE PLEASANTON MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE SPEED LIMIT ON STONERIDGE DRIVE EAST OF NEWTON DRIVE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Findings (not to be codified). The City Council finds that the speed limit on Stoneridge Drive east of Newton Drive to be 35 mph based on the following: The City has considered the prevailing speeds as determined by traffic engineering measurements, accident records, highway, traffic, and roadside conditions not readily apparent to drivers, and pedestrian and bicyclist safety. In this general area are an unfenced neighborhood park, a private elementary school, and streets that serve a public elementary school. These uses are likely to generate considerable pedestrian and bicyclists, many of whom will be of elementary school age. By imposing a speed limit of 35 mph in this area, the area will remain more safe for children walking or riding their bikes to school and to the park. Accordingly, the speed limit for Stoneridge Drive east of Newton Drive shall be 35 mph, as provided in Section 2 below. These findings shall be included in the engineering and traffic survey for this portion of Stoneridge Drive, and to be considered by the traffic court. Section 2: Section 1 (part) of Ordinance No. 1875 and Section 11.20.010 of the Pleasanton Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows: "11.20.010 Speed Limits in Certain Zones Based upon an engineering and traffic investigation and study, the prima facie speed limit shall be as set forth in this section on those streets, or parts of said streets, designated in this section when signs are in place giving notice thereof: (Subsections A-JJ, no change.)