TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Police
Chief Darrell Lowe
425-556-2521
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Police
Brian Coats
Deputy Police Chief
TITLE:
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Approval of Automated Speed Safety Cameras, Adoption of an Amended City Ordinance, and Approval of a Camera Vendor Service Agreement
a. Ordinance No. 3211: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Relating to the Use of Park Zone Speed Cameras; Authorizing Use of These Cameras to Detect Speed Zone Infractions in Park Zones; Providing for Severability and Establishing an Effective Date
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The Police Department is seeking Council's approval to proceed with the development of an automated speed safety program in school zones. Additionally, we request approval of the amended Redmond Municipal Code 10.25, which governs the use of automated traffic safety cameras.
We are also seeking approval of the contract with NovoaGlobal, the selected camera vendor, to implement this program effectively.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
RCW 46.63.220
HSHB 2384
Safer Streets Action Plan
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
State law governing automated traffic safety cameras requires cities to conduct an analysis of proposed camera locations. This analysis must include equity considerations, such as the impact of camera placement on livability, accessibility, economics, education, and environmental health. Additionally, it must demonstrate a clear need for camera placement based on factors such as the presence of vulnerable road users, evidence of speeding, and collision history.
Placing automated safety cameras in school zones will enhance public safety by reducing excessive speeding in areas with high pedestrian and cyclist activity. ...
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