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RESOLUTION NO. 107-2007
AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED LUMPS
ON VERONA AVENUE
WHEREAS, Goal 12 of the Town of Danville General Plan directs the Town to I~Provide
for safe and efficient travel on Town of Danville streets"; and
WHEREAS, Goal 14 of the Town of Danville General Plan directs the Town to
"Minimize the intrusion of through traffic on residential streets"; and
WHEREAS, Policy 14.01 of the Town of Danville General Plan directs the Town to
"Implement neighborhood traffic management measures, including physical changes
and traffic control devices, which increase neighborhood livability and street ambiance,
discourage through traffic on residential streets, discourage speeding, and ensure
vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle safety"; and
WHEREAS, the installation of pavement undulations or speed lumps is allowed by
applicable State law regulating roadway design features; and
WHEREAS, "Speed Lumps" are a type of pavement undulation designed to reduce
speed of most passenger vehicles while allowing emergency response vehicles to travel
at the desired speed with no delay; and
WHEREAS, the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District (SRVFPD) has tested a
prototype of the proposed speed lumps and has found no increase in emergency
response time as a result of installation of speed lumps; and
WHEREAS, the speed lumps will be installed consistent with the manufacturer's
guidelines and practices of other California municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the following findings are made for Verona Avenue between Love Lane
and Linda Mesa Avenue:
(1) The street is not on a primary or routine emergency response route.
(2) 100% of residents from Verona Avenue between Love Lane and Linda Mesa
Avenue have approved, by petition, the installation of speed lumps.
(3) The street is not a Major Arterial or Major Collector as defined by the Town of
Danville General Plan Circulation Element.
(4) Enforcement efforts and motorist education have not been successful In
achieving driving behavior consistent with General Plan goals and policies.
(5) The speed lumps are not expected to have adverse effects on surrounding streets
and neighborhoods.
(6) Installation of these speed lumps is exempt from CEQA per Section 15061(a)(3) of
the CEQA Guidelines. The devices will not have a significant effect on the
environment.
WHEREAS, 2007 j08 funds have been appropriated for installation of traffic calming
devices in Project C-305 of the 2007 j08 to 2011j12 Five-Year Capital Improvement
Program; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Danville Town Council authorizes the installation of speed lumps
on V erona Avenue at two locations. Staff is directed to work out acceptable precise
device locations with residents immediately adjacent to the devices.
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on October 16, 2007 by
the following vote:
AYES: Shimansky, Andersen, Arnerich, Doyle, Stepper
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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