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Clerk/Secretary
Department: Engineering Item No: C6
Prepared by:
Husam Hasenin, Traffic Engineering Division
Manager
Sally Rowley, Management Analyst Meeting Date: September 9, 2025 Approved by:
Greg Mayer, Engineering Director
John Conley, City Manager Agenda Location: Consent Calendar S
UBJECT: SPEED HUMP REMOVAL AT 972 EUCALYPTUS AVENUE
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COMMENDATION: Approve the removal of the speed hump in front of 972 Eucalyptus Avenue.
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RRELATION TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS: Traffic: Continue to enhance mobility safety, improve the flow of traffic for all forms of travel, reduce congestion, and improve our roads and sidewalks.
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RIOR ACTION: On June 13, 2023, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2023-96, amending City Council Policy 600-07, Criteria and Procedures for Installation of Speed Humps (Vote: 4-1, Franklin Opposed).
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comprehensive list of prior City Council actions is included as Exhibit 1.
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RIOR TRAFFIC COMMISSION ACTION: None.
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TATEMENT ON THE SUBJECT : The installation of speed humps on Eucalyptus Avenue was at the direction of the City Council through the adoption of City Council Resolution No. 2023-44 on March 28, 2023.
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n February 13, 2025, the City received a petition from the residents near 960-972 and 973-949 Eucalyptus Avenue to remove the speed hump located at 972 Eucalyptus Avenue. The resident petition is attached as Exhibit 2. The residents cited an increase in noise levels and emissions pollution from decelerating and accelerating motor vehicles negotiating the speed hump.
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acent properties have been notified that this proposal will be on the September 9, 2025, City Council meeting agenda. Exhibits 3 and 4 contain the notice and a map of notified properties.
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SCAL IMPACT: The cost to remove the speed hump and its markings at 972 Eucalyptus Avenue is approximately $7,500. Sufficient funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Capital Improvement Budget for Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 8361 Neighborhood Traffic Calming (source appropriation account no. 0026555.578999.8361).
AGENDA
REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
BUENA SANITATION DISTRICT
JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
No motion was made to approve the removal of the speed hump in front of 972 Eucalyptus Ave.