HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-11-24 - RESOLUTIONS - GOLDEN VALLEY RD SPEED LIMIT (2)RESOLUTION NO. 15-77
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA,
TO ESTABLISH SPEED LIMIT ON GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD,
BETWEEN NEWHALL RANCH ROAD AND
SEVENTY FEET NORTH OF CLAREMORE WAY
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;
WHEREAS, Section 40802 of the California Vehicle Code requires the speed limits
be justified by an engineering and traffic survey every seven years to use radar or laser for
enforcement; and
WHEREAS, the effective and efficient use of radar and laser for traffic speed
enforcement can enhance safety within the City of Santa Clarita.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita does hereby
resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. That the prima facie speed limit for Golden Valley Road, between
Newhall Ranch Road and 70 feet north of Claremore Way, shall be fifty (50) miles per hour.
SECTION 2. That staff shall distribute certified copies of the Engineering and Traffic
Survey (Survey) to the Los Angeles County Sheriff s Department and the Los Angeles County
Superior Courts.
SECTION 3. That staff shall provide for the necessary signage changes to implement
the provisions of the Survey.
SECTION 4. That the Los Angeles County Sheriff s Department will conduct
appropriate enforcement of the prima facie speed limit established by this resolution.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 24th day of November 2015.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Kevin Tonoian, 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 24th day of November 2015, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Weste, Acosta, Kellar, Boydston, McLean
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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