HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-05-09 - RESOLUTIONS - TRAFFIC FINES SCHOOL ZONES LCC (2)RESOLUTION NO. 00- 56
RESOLUTION RELATING TO SUPPORT OF TRAFFIC FINES
INCREASE IN SCHOOL ZONES
WHEREAS, the safety and well being of our children is paramount.
WHEREAS, due to the growth of our youth population, the volume of traffic in
our school zones has increased dramatically.
WHEREAS, there is a need to find innovative means to discourage speed in
school zones and preserve the well being of our youth.
WHEREAS, targeted enforcement has been shown to have a positive impact in
reducing speed in areas.
WHEREAS, a proactive approach to school traffic safety must be taken before
injury or death occurs.
WHEREAS, in order to affirm our resolve that no price is too high in order to
protect the lives of our children.
WHEREAS, the doubling of traffic fines in our school zones will send a message
to our commuters that behavior must be modified and our children must be protected.
WHEREAS, an increase in traffic fines will draw greater attention to the penalty
for unsafe speeds, increase awareness of this safety issue, and serve as a tool to modify behavior
of drivers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA:
1. By the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in
Annual Conference in Anaheim, September 9, 2000, that the League support legislation
to provide for a local government's ability to double the fine for traffic violations in
school zones in an attempt to reduce speed of drivers, and protect our youth.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of
May .1 2000.
N�AYOR
ATTEST:
CPTY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 1
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sharon Dawson, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a
regular meeting thereof, held on the 9th day of May 202 --by the following vote
of Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Kellar, Weste, Smyth, Ferry, Darcy
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CTTY CLERK