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REPORT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council · From the City Manager April 8, 2002 Subject Rescission of Resolution 14277, Photo Red Light Enforcement System. Recommendation Council rescind Resolution 14277, which approved and authorized execution of an agreement for the installation of a Photo Red Light Enforcement System by Lockheed Martin IMS. Background. On July 9, 2001, Council adopted a resolution approving and authorizing execution of an agreement for the installation of a Photo Red Light Enforcement System by Lockheed Martin IMS. Since then, several issues have arisen that cause the police department to recommend to Council to discontinue the project and rescind the resolution. In September, 2001, a judge in San Diego County dismissed hundreds Of traffic citations, which were issued using the same vendor and system being proposed in Redwood City. There are currently several other court cases pending alleging violation of constitutional rights by the system. Until a court decision is made regarding the system's reliability and constitutionality, Redwood City would likely be the target of similar litigation. While red light violations continue to pose problems in many municipalities, further review of traffic collisions in Redwood City reveal that red light violations account for fewer than five percent of all collisions over the past two years. Given recent developments, pressing forward with a photo enforcement system might strengthen arguments that Redwood City is pursuing the system for strictly monetary gain. Fiscal Impact None. The city has not signed a contract with Lockheed Martin IMS and has not expended any funds. Attachment Copy of July 9, 2001 Report and Resolution Neil L~yed~ ' ( Carlos G. Bolanos Ed Police Sergeant Police Chief City Manager