HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-06-12 - RESOLUTIONS - NRR SPEED LIMIT (2)RESOLUTION NO. 07-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A PRIMA FACIE
SPEED LIMIT ON NEWHALL RANCH ROAD
WHEREAS, the California Vehicle Code (Sections 22357 and 22358) permits a local
authority, on the basis of an engineering and traffic survey, to establish prima facie speed limits
on highways within their jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, Section 40802(b) of the California Vehicle Code requires that speed limits
be justified by an engineering and traffic survey every five to seven years in order to use radar or
laser for enforcement; and
WHEREAS the effective and efficient use of radar or laser for traffic speed enforcement
can enhance safety within the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita does hereby resolve as
follows:
SECTION 1. That the prima facie speed limits shall be established on Newhall Ranch
Road as indicated in the May 23, 2007 engineering and traffic survey study (Study).
SECTION 2. That the City Clerk shall certify the Study and make copies available to the
County Sheriff and Courts.
SECTION 3. That Field Services staff shall effect the necessary signage changes to
implement the provisions of the Study.
SECTION 4. That the City's Sheriffs Department shall conduct appropriate enforcement
of the prima facie speed limits established by this resolution.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of June, 2007.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, 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 12th day of June, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Weste, Kellar, Boydston, Ferry, McLean
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
CERTIFICATION OF
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
I, Sharon L. Dawson, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that this is a true
and correct copy of the original Resolution No. 07-34, adopted by the City Council of the City of
Santa Clarita, California on June 12, 2007, which is now on file in my office.
Witness my hand and seal of the City of Santa Clarita, California, this _ day of
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Sharon L. Dawson, CMC
City Clerk
By
Susan Caputo
Deputy City Clerk