CC Resolution 2004-063
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-- RESOLUTION NO. 2004-063
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF A RED LIGHT CAMERA PROGRAM
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WHEREAS, State and local .agencies have found that the use of red light
cameras can reduce red light running by motorists, and that this type of
enforcement helps to increase tràffic safety by reducing the numbers of crashes
attributable to red light running; and
WHEREAS, at the request of City Council, the La Quinta Police Department
has conducted an analysis of the history and effectiveness of red light camera
programs in California and the Coach ell a Valley and recommends the adoption of
such a program; and
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2004 the City published a notice of public hearing in
accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 21455.6 in the Desert Sun; and
- WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on June 1, 2004, pursuant
to California Vehicle Code Section 21455.6, to hear public comments on the
. implementation of an automated red light enforcement system at certain
intersections in the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the. City of La
Quinta, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of La Quinta authorizes the
implementation of the automated red light camera system at intersections to be
determined at a future date.
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SECTION 2. Upon the selection of a company to assist the City in the
implementation of a red light camera program, City staff will work with the firm to
meet .the requirements of California Vehicle Code Section 21455.5 to issue
warning-only notices for 30 days prior to issuing actual citations; and to comply
with all other requirements of the California Vehicle Code.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council held on this 1 st day of June, 2004, by the following vote to wit:
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Resolution No. 2004-063
Red LIght Runner Program
Adopted: June 1. 2004
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AYES: Council Members Henderson, Osborne, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
DON ADOLPH, M or
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
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JU E REEK, CMC, Ci erk
City of La Quinta, California
(CITY SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FQRM:
. KA THERI E JENSON, C' .
City of La Quinta, California
119/015610-0002
501878.01 aO6/02/04
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