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STANDARD PROCEDURE FOR MANAGING SPEED ON RESIDENTIAL STREETS In response to frequent complaints about speeding on residential streets, the Public Works Agency developed a formal procedure so that such requests can be handled effectively, and is most expeditious and responsive. The primary purpose for adopting the standard procedure was to provide uniformity in processing such requests, ensure continuous community involvement and support in implementing the various measures for dealing with speeding on residential streets, and help educate residents on the importance of respecting traffic control laws. The following is the standard procedures for use in the City of Santa Ana to respond to citizen requests for reducing the speeds on residential streets. It should be noted that the procedure is only a guideline, not a regulation. The Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission (ETAC) will receive periodic presentations on these guidelines so that they understand the steps and will better understand reports summarizing requests and installation locations. This will also help ETAC provide feedback and advice. STEP 1. SPEED HUMP FEASIBILITY & LESS RESTRICTIVE MEASURES If speed humps are requested, Speed Hump Warrant is performed to determine if the location is feasible for speed hump installation (Attachment A). If Speed Humps are not feasible, the City will determine any combination or all of the following measures will be undertaken: • Police enforcement. • Provide speed awareness letter. • Provide mobile radar trailer. STEP 2. RESIDENTS CIRCULATE SPEED HUMP INTEREST FORM If the location satisfies the warrant, the City will mail an information letter and an Interest Form to affected residents describing the purpose of the form. The Interest Form for the proposed speed hump street segment, must be returned to the City (Attachment B). To demonstrate there is a widely held perception of a problem and adequate community support for farther action, the petition should be returned with supporting signatures from typically 75% of the residences of the proposed speed hump segment (one signature per address). All Interest forms must be submitted to the City by the assigned date on the information letter for validation and prioritization for available funding. Staff notifies the Neighborhood Association, if it exists, of the request for speed humps. Update 5Council 5-3 7/20/2021