HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 23-083, Deny TSC AppealRESOLUTION NO. 23-083
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
DENYING THE APPEAL OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION'S DECISION TO INSTALL
SPEED TABLES ON MENDELSOHN LANE
WHEREAS, on March 24, 2017, Ilaria Keogh submitted a request to the Traffic Safety Commission to
address dangerous speeding on Mendelsohn Lane with a specific request for the installation of speed bumps
referenced as Traffic Matrix #392; and
WHEREAS, the resulting process included implementation of a traffic calming plan as an alternative to
speed tables, speed surveys, and numerous e-mails from affected residents, all as described in the Staff Report
accompanying this resolution; and
WHEREAS, on September 14, 2023, the Traffic Safety Commission approved two speed tables for
installation on Mendelsohn Lane; and
WHEREAS, on September 26, 2023, an appeal to the City Council was filed by Tom Lerone
("Appellant"); and
WHEREAS, on November 1, 2023, following a duly noticed public hearing where the City Council
conducted a de novo review of the appeal, at which all interested parties were given a full opportunity to be heard
and to present evidence, the City Council considered the application, speed data, traffic engineer recommendation,
public comments, and other materials, exhibits, and evidence presented by City staff, the appellant, the applicant,
and other interested parties.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Saratoga hereby denies the appeal,
affirms the decision of the Traffic Safety Commission of the City of Saratoga on September 14, 2023, and
approves the installation of two speed tables on Mendelsohn Lane and further finds, determines and resolves as
follows:
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Saratoga City Council
held on the 1ST day of November 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AFTAB, WALIA, VICE MAYOR ZHAO
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER PAGE, MAYOR FITZSIMMONS
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Kookie Fitzsimmons, Mayor
ATTEST:
Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk
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