HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-056 - Automated Enforcement System within the City of Santa AnaRESOLUTION NO. 2002-056
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF AN
AUTOMATED ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM WITHIN THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines
and declares as follows:
California Vehicle Code Section 21455.6 requires a public hearing on the
proposed use of an automated enforcement system as authorized
pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 21455.5 prior to entering into
a contract for the use of such systems.
An automated enforcement system is a camera system that photographs
motorists in violation of California Vehicle Code Section 21453 (Red light
violations). The violator is subsequently mailed a citation and required to
appear in court.
Red light violations are responsible for a high percentage of serious injury
side impact accidents.
D, Orange County ranks second in the state in red light fatal crashes.
Automated enforcement systems have been found to be effective in
deterring red light running violations, reducing traffic collisions, and
improving safety.
implementing an automated enforcement system in the City of Santa Ana
will increase traffic safety and reduce traffic collisions.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby approves the
adoption of an automated enforcement system in the City of Santa Ana.
Section 3. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby authorizes and
empowers the Chief of Police to review alternative sources of automated enforcement
systems and recommend a vendor pursuant to Section 2-807(f) of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code.
ADOPTED this 1st day of July, 2002.
Resolution No. 2002-056
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney
Paula J. ~3f~leman
Assistant City Attorney
Miguel A. Pulido ~
Mayor ~
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
NOT PRESENT:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
Bist. Chdstv. Franklin. McGui(3an. Solorio ~5~
None
None (0~
Alvarez, Pulido ~2)
CERTIFICATE OF A'I-FESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the
attached Resolution No. 2002-056 to be the odginal resolution adopted by the City
Council of the City of Santa Ana on July 1. 2002.
Date:
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
Resolution No. 2002-056
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