DATE: November 18, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Public Works Department
TITLE: INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT VEHICLES IN EXCESS OF 10,000 POUNDS ON SOUTH FREEMAN STREET BETWEEN MISSION AVENUE AND WISCONSIN AVENUE
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the City Council introduce an ordinance amending Article XII, Section 12.3 of the Oceanside Traffic Code by establishing the prohibition of vehicles in excess of 10,000 pounds from using South Freeman Street between Mission Avenue and Wisconsin Avenue.
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
Staff has received requests from residents within the Oceanside Coastal Neighborhood Association (OCNA) regarding restricting large commercial vehicles utilizing South Freeman Street to serve commercial businesses in the residential neighborhood.
South Freeman Street is a residential/local street with a prima facie speed limit of 25 MPH. The average daily traffic (ADT) volume is approximately 700 vehicles per day between Mission Avenue and Wisconsin Avenue. A majority of the subject segment has residential properties on the east and west side of the street, with some commercial properties on the north end of the segment. The street widths varied between 36-feet, 40-feet, and 45-feet along the subject segment of road. Establishing the weight limit on the subject section of South Freeman Street will keep large vehicles that are in excess of 10,000 pounds from using the residential/local street and driving through the neighborhood.
FISCAL IMPACT
The installation of signs would cost approximately $500 with an increase in annual maintenance of one (1) work hour. It will be charged to the Signs and Striping account 600645101.5355, which has an available balance of $14,432. Therefore, sufficient funds are available.
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Description |
Approximate Amount |
Account |
Available Balance |
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Signage |
$500 |
600645101.5355 Signs and Striping account |
$14,432 |
COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE REPORT
Does not apply.
CITY ATTORNEY’S ANALYSIS
The referenced documents have been reviewed by the City Attorney and approved as to form.
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Prepared by: Teala Cotter, City Traffic Engineer
Reviewed by: Hamid Bahadori, Public Works Director
Submitted by: Jonathan Borrego, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance
2. Exhibit A - Map