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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2007-153RESOLUTION NO. 2007-153 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A. REDUCTION OF THE SPEED LIMIT ON LOWER SACRAMENTO ROAD FROM SOUTH CITY LIMITS TO 1,300 FEET SOUTH OF KETTLEMAN LANE FROM 55 MILES PER HOUR TO 50 MILES PER HOUR AND THEREBY AMENDING TRAFFIC RESOLUTION NO. 97-148 WHEREAS, per §40802(b) of the California Vehicle Code, in order to radar enforce vehicle speeds on this portion of Lower Sacramento Road, a valid Engineering and Traffic Survey must exist; and WHEREAS, Engineering and Traffic Surveys were performed based upon the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) guidelines; and WHEREAS, the surveys include a map showing the physical characteristics of the roadway,. such as roadway width, number of through lanes, and traffic controls. Traffic volumes, prevailing speeds, and accidents are analyzed and the results are provided in a written narrative for each street; and WHEREAS, three factors are considered when determining speed limits. They are as follows: 1) Prevailing Speeds (851h Percentile Speeds); 2) Accidents; and 3) Unexpected Conditions; and WHEREAS, the portion of Lower Sacramento Road from the south City limits to 1,300 feet south of Kettleman Lane was recently added to the City with the Southwest Gateway Annexation and currently has a prima facia speed limit of 55 miles per hour; and WHEREAS, the Public Works Department recently performed an Engineering and Traffic Survey on Lower Sacramento Road from the south City limits to 1,300 feet south of Kettleman Lane and recommends approval of the speed limit of 50 miles per hour. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council hereby approves a reduction of the speed limit on Lower Sacramento Road from the south City limits to 1,300 feet south t�f�4ettlemat� L-a�e�ror� i�-miles per 1ac�ur #8�0-miles der-hour;_aad_ _-- -_ �_.... _. . _,� BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Lodi Traffic Resolution No. 97-148, Section 7, "Speed Limits," is hereby amended by designating the 50 mile per hour speed limit on Lower Sacramento Road from the south City limits to 1,300 feet south of Kettleman Lane. Dated: August 1, 2007 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2007-153 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held August 1, 2007, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Hitchcock, Katzakian, Mounce, and Mayor Johnson NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS -- None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None RANDI JOHL City Clerk 2007-153