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 Chief
TITLE:
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Speed Safety Camera Pilot Program, Ordinance Amendment, and Vendor Contract
a. Ordinance No. 3216: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Relating to the Use of Automated Traffic Safety Cameras; Authorizing Use of these Cameras to Detect Speed Zone Infractions in School Zones; Incorporating RCW 46.63.220 into this Ordinance; Providing for Severability and Establishing an Effective Date
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The Police Department is seeking Council approval to proceed with the development of an automated speed safety camera program in school zones. We request approval of the amended Redmond Municipal Code 10.25, which governs the use of automated traffic safety cameras. The proposed amendment removes references to red-light cameras, retaining only the authorization to use speed safety cameras for school zone enforcement, and incorporates language required by RCW 46.63.220.
Additionally, we are seeking approval of the contract with NovoaGlobal, the selected vendor, to support effective implementation of the program.
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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:
Enter the meeting and date when Council requested this information.
* 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...
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