1 RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,361
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK ADOPTING A REVISED SPEED HUMP POLICY
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
A. The Burbank Municipal Code (BMC) generally assigns street improvement responsibilities to the Public Works Department (see generally BMC Chapter 7-3). and the City Council has previously addressed roadway design criteria, such as speed humps, by resolution.
B. On October 13, 1998, the City Council adopted a speed hump policy by resolution. The City has not updated the current speed hump policy since 1998. As such, the City desires to revise this speed hump policy as presented at the August 23, 2022, City Council meeting and as attached as Exhibit A.
C. Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment are exempt from CEQA. (See 14 CCR § 15378(b)(5).) The City Council exercises its independent judgment and finds, based upon the record before it, that the item is establishing an internal policy concerning potential speed hump roadway features. Moreover, such activities involve the operation, maintenance, or alteration of existing streets that do not result in any expansion of use, and therefore, even if the resolution was a project, the underlying activities would also be exempt from CEQA. (14 CCR § 15301(c).) As such, the activity is exempt from CEQA and no further environmental review is necessary.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
1. Approval of Speed Hump Policy. The City Council approves the speed hump policy attached as Exhibit A. The speed hump policy supersedes all previous speed hump policies adopted by the City.
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2 2. Standard Plans. The Public Works Director or their designee is authorized to develop and approve standard plans for constructing speed humps in accordance with the speed hump policy.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 4th day of October, 2022.
_s/Jess A. Talamantes________
Jess A. Talamantes
Mayor
Approved as to Form:
Attest: Office of the City Attorney
_s/Zizette Mullins______________ By: _s/Kane Thuyen__________ Zizette Mullins, MMC, City Clerk Kane Thuyen Senior Assistant City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF BURBANK )
I, Zizette Mullins, MMC, City Clerk, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Burbank at its regular meeting held on the 4th day of October, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Frutos, Schultz, Springer, Anthony and Talamantes.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
_s/Zizette Mullins_______________
Zizette Mullins, MMC, City Clerk
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3 EXHIBIT A
(SPEED HUMP POLICY)
(Revised May 17, 2022)
DESCRIPTION
Speed Humps are an effective traffic calming device designed to help reduce vehicular speeding on low volume, low speed roads when implemented under the right conditions . The City of Burbank utilizes three different types: speed humps, speed cushions, and speed tables. ✓ Speed humps are parabolic in shape and are 12-foot-long by 3-inch (±1/8”) high and are the most common.
✓ Speed cushions are modified speed humps; designed to avoid excessive discomfort or damage to emergency vehicles by making separations in the hump. ✓ Speed tables are longer speed humps that may be used on streets with steeper grades.
There is no cost to the residents to install speed humps as long as all requirements have been met. The City may remove any or all of the humps at any time for safety reasons.
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF SPEED HUMPS
Although the main advantage of speed humps is speed reduction, there are several advantages and disadvantages observed after the installation of speed humps.
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Speed Reduction – Speed humps are effective
in reducing the speed of vehicles traveling over
the speed limit on residential streets.
Cut-Through Traffic Reduction – Speed humps
may discourage drivers from using the traffic
calmed street to bypass a major street,
therefore reducing the volume of vehicles.
Accident Frequency Reduction – The
installation of speed humps may reduce the
frequency of accidents caused by speeding.
Noise – Vehicles travelling over speed humps
may increase noise levels in a neighborhood.
Delayed Emergency Response – Emergency
vehicles, such as ambulances and fire trucks, may
need to reduce speed when travelling over speed
humps. This may increase emergency response
time.
Aesthetics – Speed hump and warning signs
placed in front of a residential property may
impact curb appeal or neighborhood aesthetics .
Street sweepers may also have difficulty
vacuuming debris near speed humps.
Traffic diversion – Speed humps may caus e
drivers to divert to parallel residential streets.
Accidents Caused by Reckless Drivers – Driving
over a speed hump at very high speeds may
cause a vehicle to accelerate vertically and drivers
may respond irregularly. This could impact the
severity of potential accidents caused by reckless
driving.
Exhibit A - Page1
(Revised May 17, 2022)
SPEED HUMP INSTALLATION CRITERIA & ELIGIBILITY
All of the following criteria must be met for a street to be eligible for the installation of speed humps:
1. Street Classification – Streets must be classified as local or collector street per the Burbank General Plan. Streets must also be residential in nature. Commercial areas do not qualify for speed humps. Alleys do not qualify for speed humps.
2. Street Width and Number of Lanes – The maximum street width is 44-feet with one travel lane in each direction.
3. Minimum Speed – Streets must have a posted or prima facie speed limit of 25 mph or lower.
The measured 85th percentile speed (i.e., “critical speed”) shall be 30 mph or more.
4. Traffic Volume – Streets must have a minimum of 500 vehicles per day and no more than a maximum of 5,000 vehicles per day.
5. Street Grades – Streets with grades of 5% or less may qualify for speed humps. Streets with grades between 5% and less than 8 % may qualify for speed tables. Streets with grades of 8% or greater do not qualify for installation of speed humps or speed tables.
6. Street Length – Speed humps or speed tables shall only be installed on blocks longer than 250 feet. A minimum of two speed humps must be installed per project.
7. Horizontal Alignment & Visibility – Speed humps cannot be installed on horizontal curves where visibility is less than 150 feet.
8. Truck or Transit Routes – Speed humps cannot be installed on streets that have been designated as a truck route or transit route.
9. Emergency Routes – Speed humps cannot be installed on streets designated as emergency routes. Speed cushions can be considered with approval from emergency services.
10. Street Condition – Speed humps cannot be installed on streets with known drainage or flooding issues or poor pavement conditions. If the pavement condition is poor, speed humps will be installed once the pavement condition has been resolved.
11. Petition – A speed hump petition form that is signed by one person from each property or dwelling unit, either owner or resident. The petition contact person has contacted and noted on the petition at least 8 0% of the total owner/residents impacted. The number of “in favor” signatures comprise at least two -thirds (67%) of the total owners/residents on the streets impacted.
Exhibit A - Page2
(Revised May 17, 2022)
REQUEST AND APPROVAL PROCESS
Step 1: Make A Request
Residents can request speed humps by contacting Public Works by phone, email or the City of Burbank website at:
Phone: (818) 238-3915 (7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., M-Th)
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/public-works/traffic Step 2: Preliminary Engineering Field Survey
Public Works staff will conduct an engineering field survey to determine if the location meets the speed hump installation criteria and eligibility.
Step 3: Petition
If all of the preliminary criteria have been met, Public Works staff will provide the applicant with a petition form and a vicinity map with proposed speed hump locations. The resident must circulate the petition to the impacted properties. A valid & complete petition must meet the following requirements:
✓ At least 80% of the total impacted properties on the street must be contacted and noted on the petition.
✓ There must be support from a minimum of two-thirds (67%) of the total impacted properties on the street.
✓ Only authorized owners or representatives of the property may sign the petition. For multi- unit complexes, the owner or authorized manager/representative may sign the petition on behalf of the entire complex.
✓ Streets that are abutted by a school, fire station, or park must also obtain the required support from each entity.
✓ Before signing the petition, property owners must be provided the Speed Hump Policy and be notified that a sign and/or bump may be installed in front of their property. ✓ The petition must be completed and submitted to the Public Works Department within 12 months of receiving the petition.
Step 4: Approval & Installation
Upon receipt of a valid petition, Public Works staff will conduct a n engineering and installation study to determine the location and appropriate placement of signage, pavement markings, and speed humps. If all criteria are satisfied, speed humps will be installed when resources become available.
Exhibit A - Page3
(Revised May 17, 2022)
Ontario St.
TYPICAL SPEED HUMP
Exhibit A - Page4
(Revised May 17, 2022)
Bel Aire Dr.
TYPICAL SPEED CUSHION
Scandia Wy (Los Angeles)
TYPICAL SPEED TABLE
Exhibit A - Page5
Procedure
1. The City of Burbank Speed Hump Policy Package, including the installation criteria, the petition form, and the vicinity map, must be reviewed by the signer at the time the petition was presented for signature.
2. The petition form and vicinity map must be circulated to at least 80% of the impacted properties on the street requested for speed humps.
• If, after at least two separate attempts no contact has been made, write “No Contact” in the signature space next to the address, noting the days and times contact was attempted.
3. The petition must demonstrate via signatures that at least 2/3 (67%) of the impacted properties on the street requested for speed humps are in favor of speed humps.
4. The petition sponsor must sign the perjury statement on each page of the petition before submitting it to the Public Works Department. The petition must be completed and submitted to the Public Works Department within 12 months of receiving the petition.
Conditions
1. The petition must demonstrate that the minimum contact and support requirements have been met.
2. The petition must contain signatures from persons 18 years of age or older with a name matching the ownership or utility bill documents of the dwelling unit.
Petition Sponsor(s)
Petition Sponsor Name ______________________________
Address ___________________________________ Daytime Phone: _____________________ Email __________________________________________
Alternate Sponsor Contact Name _____________________________ Address __________________________________ Daytime Phone: ____________________ Email _________________________________________
3RD FLOOR, 150 N. THIRD ST, BURBANK, CA 91502
818-238-3915
Exhibit A - Page6
The City of Burbank Public Works – Traffic Engineering Section has received a request to install speed humps on:___________________________between_______________________and________________________ An initial engineering investigation has determined that installation of speed humps is feasible. A survey of the impacted residents is required prior to the installation of speed humps and signs. The survey must demonstrate that a minimum of 80% of impacted residents have responded to the survey and at least 67% of affected residents are in support of the installation of speed humps. In lieu of th e signing the petition, please complete the following petition ballot and return it using one of the three options below:
Option 1: Return the petition ballot to the Neighborhood Representative, the resident responsible for circulating the speed hump package and survey, OR;
Option 2: Email the petition ballot (ONLY one for each property address) to [email protected], OR; Option 3: Send this completed form via U.S. Mail to the “City of Burbank Public Works Department” P.O. Box 6459, Burbank, CA 91510-6459 Attn: Traffic Section INSTRUCTIONS (PLEASE READ BEFORE SIGNING):
• Prior to signing this petition ballot, review the information in the “SPEED HUMP POLICY”. • The undersigned person must be at least 18 years old. Only ONE ballot will count for each address. The undersigned may sign for multiple addresses if they are owned by the same person. • The undersigned person must be the owner, manager, or authorized representative of the property or complex (i.e., multi-unit buildings).
• The undersigned person acknowledges that a speed hump, sign, and/or pavement marking be installed in front of their residence.
• All information marked “required” must be completed.
THIS SURVEY WILL EXPIRE ON: (PWT Staff only)
(Emailed forms will not be accepted after 5:00 p.m. PST & mail must be postmarked by due date.) Support Oppose Action
The installation of speed humps, pavement markings and/or signs on this street.
Signature (*required) Date (*required)
E-mail Day Time Phone No. (*required)
PETTION BALLOT CONFIRMATION:
I, the undersigned property owner or authorized representative of _____________________________, [Print Address] (*required)
acknowledge that I have read the “SPEED HUMP POLICY” and understand its implications. I acknowledge that traffic signs, pavement markings and/or speed hump(s) may be installed anywhere on the public right-of-way, including in front of my property, as deemed necessary by the Public Works – Traffic Engineering Section for the proper installation of speed humps.
Having completed a review of all the information provided, I _____________________________________ [Print Name] (*required)
Exhibit A - Page7
We, the undersigned residents, hereby petition the City of Burbank to INSTALL speed humps on ________ _________________________ between ______________________________ and _________________________________, and attest that:
✓ The undersigned person is at least 18 years old and resides on the proposed street. (Only one signature per household) ✓ The undersigned person is the owner or authorized owner of the complex. (Multi-unit buildings) ✓ City of Burbank Speed Hump Policy Package was reviewed at the time the petition was presented for signature. ✓ Agree that a speed hump, sign, or pavement marking may be installed in front of the residence. ✓ Check “IN FAVOR” or “OPPOSED.”
DATE SIGNATURE NAME (Please Print) ADDRESS & PHONE NO. IN FAVOR OPPOSED I declare under penalty of perjury, pursuant to the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing is true and correct. ______________________________ Executed on _________________ in Burbank, California Sponsor Signature Date
Street Street
Street
Exhibit A - Page8
We, the undersigned residents, hereby petition the City of Burbank to INSTALL speed humps on ________ _________________________ between ______________________________ and _________________________________, and attest that:
✓ Each undersigned person is at least 18 years old and resides on the proposed street. (Only one signature per household) ✓ City of Burbank Speed Hump Policy Package was reviewed at the time the petition was presented for signature. ✓ Agree that a speed hump, sign, or pavement marking may be installed in front of the residence. ✓ Check “IN FAVOR” or “OPPOSED.”
DATE SIGNATURE NAME (Please Print) ADDRESS & PHONE NO. IN FAVOR OPPOSED I declare under penalty of perjury, pursuant to the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing is true and correct. ______________________________ Executed on _________________ in Burbank, California Sponsor Signature Date
Street Street
Street
Exhibit A - Page9
We, the undersigned residents, hereby petition the City of Burbank to INSTALL speed humps on ________ _________________________ between ______________________________ and _________________________________, and attest that:
✓ Each undersigned person is at least 18 years old and resides on the proposed street. (Only one signature per household) ✓ City of Burbank Speed Hump Policy Package was reviewed at the time the petition was presented for signature. ✓ Agree that a speed hump, sign, or pavement marking may be installed in front of the residence. ✓ Check “IN FAVOR” or “OPPOSED.”
DATE SIGNATURE NAME (Please Print) ADDRESS & PHONE NO. IN FAVOR OPPOSED I declare under penalty of perjury, pursuant to the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing is true and correct. ______________________________ Executed on _________________ in Burbank, California Sponsor Signature Date
Street Street
Street
Exhibit A - Page10
We, the undersigned residents, hereby petition the City of Burbank to INSTALL speed humps on ________ _________________________ between ______________________________ and _________________________________, and attest that:
✓ Each undersigned person is at least 18 years old and resides on the proposed street. (Only one signature per household) ✓ City of Burbank Speed Hump Policy Package was reviewed at the time the petition was presented for signature. ✓ Agree that a speed hump, sign, or pavement marking may be installed in front of the residence. ✓ Check “IN FAVOR” or “OPPOSED.”
DATE SIGNATURE NAME (Please Print) ADDRESS & PHONE NO. IN FAVOR OPPOSED I declare under penalty of perjury, pursuant to the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing is true and correct. ______________________________ Executed on _________________ in Burbank, California Sponsor Signature Date
Street Street
Street
Exhibit A - Page11
We, the undersigned residents, hereby petition the City of Burbank to INSTALL speed humps on ________ _________________________ between ______________________________ and _________________________________, and attest that:
✓ Each undersigned person is at least 18 years old and resides on the proposed street. (Only one signature per household) ✓ City of Burbank Speed Hump Policy Package was reviewed at the time the petition was presented for signature. ✓ Agree that a speed hump, sign, or pavement marking may be installed in front of the residence. ✓ Check “IN FAVOR” or “OPPOSED.”
DATE SIGNATURE NAME (Please Print) ADDRESS & PHONE NO. IN FAVOR OPPOSED I declare under penalty of perjury, pursuant to the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing is true and correct. ______________________________ Executed on _________________ in Burbank, California Sponsor Signature Date
Street Street
Street
Exhibit A - Page12
We, the undersigned residents, hereby petition the City of Burbank to INSTALL speed humps on ________ _________________________ between ______________________________ and _________________________________, and attest that:
✓ Each undersigned person is at least 18 years old and resides on the proposed street. (Only one signature per household) ✓ City of Burbank Speed Hump Policy Package was reviewed at the time the petition was presented for signature. ✓ Agree that a speed hump, sign, or pavement marking may be installed in front of the residence. ✓ Check “IN FAVOR” or “OPPOSED.”
DATE SIGNATURE NAME (Please Print) ADDRESS & PHONE NO. IN FAVOR OPPOSED I declare under penalty of perjury, pursuant to the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing is true and correct. ______________________________ Executed on _________________ in Burbank, California Sponsor Signature Date
Street Street
Street
Exhibit A - Page13