HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 018-2023RESOLUTION NO. 01 8- 2 02 3
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAKERSFIELD RECINDING RESOLUTION NO. 80.97 AND
ADOPTING A NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING
PROGRAM (NTCP) FOR THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield has an ongoing commitment to increase
roadway safety for all users and reduce, to the extent feasible, adverse traffic
impacts, which is consistent with City Council goals of enhancing public safety
and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the City's 22-23 Fiscal Year Budget included funding to develop
an improved neighborhood traffic calming program and toolkit that provides for
a rational and progressive approach to neighborhood traffic calming; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department has worked with a nationally
recognized consulting firm and has developed a Neighborhood Traffic Calming
Program (NTCP) to replace the City's Policy on the Use of Road Undulations for
Traffic Speed Control on Public Streets adopted by City Council Resolution No.
80-97 on May 21, 1997; and
WHEREAS, the NTCP provides a toolbox of solutions for City staff to consider
for implementation in a progressive manner and on a case -by -case basis to
address issues such as cut -through traffic, reckless driving, and excessive vehicle
speeds in residential neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the NTCP is intended to be used as a guide for City staff and to
inform residents about the processes and procedures for identifying and
implementing neighborhood traffic calming measures; and
WHEREAS, the NTCP does not mandate implementation of any particular
traffic calming measures, but rather provides a process for the City and the public
to identify localized traffic safety issues and evaluate possible solutions to improve
the safety and quality of life for everyone using the City's streets; and
WHEREAS, the City conducted a public involvement program that included
one community workshop, one community outreach event, two informational
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presentations to organizations, and an opportunity for the entire community to
share thoughts and opinions via an online web site; and
WHEREAS, the City Council therefore desires to rescind and replace
Resolution No. 80-97 with the proposed NTCP as set forth in the City of Bakersfield
2023 Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program Report, as amended below.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Bakersfield City Council as follows:
t. The above recitals are found to be true and correct and incorporated by
reference herein.
2. City Council Resolution No. 80-97 addressing the Use of Road Undulations
for Traffic Speed Control on Public Streets is hereby rescinded.
3. The City Council approves the Bakersfield 2023 Neighborhood Traffic
Calming Program Report attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated
herein by reference to establish the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program
in the City of Bakersfield. Per motion by Vice Mayor Gonzales and
unanimously approved by the City Council, the Program is adopted with
the elimination of the public participation requirements set forth in the
Report, requiring instead public notification for participation. City staff is
directed to review and revisit the point prioritization system and
incorporating the use of demonstration projects in the Program.
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HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted,
by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
FEB 2 2 2023 by the following vote:
AYES'. COUNCILMEMBER ARIAS, GONZALES, WEIR, SMITH, FREEMAN, GRAY, KAUR
COUNCILMEMBER
ABSTAIN'. COUNCILMEMBER
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER
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-111 IE DRIMAKIS, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
APPROVED: FEB 2 2 2023 the Council of the City of Bakersfield
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By
KAREN GOH
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO, CITY ATTORNEY
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By
ASHLEY AMBRANO
Deput ity Attorney
Attachments:
Exhibit "A" City of Bakersfield 2023 Neighborhood Traffic Calming
Program Report
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