County Council Approval for Traffic Calming Measures

When a determination is made that traffic calming measures are warranted as expressed in this article, the County Engineer may seek approval from the County Council for installation of appropriate traffic calming measures on one or more County streets.Prior to submitting the request to the County Council, the County Engineer shall submit the draft Resolution to County departments and other entities that may be affected by the installation of the traffic calming measures. These entities shall include, at a minimum, the Kaua'i Fire Department, the Kaua'i Police Department, the Planning Department, and organizations that provide ambulance services. The County Engineer may also contact any existing community/neighborhood association, if known, and contact information is available.The County Engineer shall consolidate the information and determinations gathered and made pursuant to this article and submit the record with a draft Resolution to the County Council.The County Council shall deliberate on the request and dispose of the proposal via approval or disapproval of the Resolution.Should the County Council approve the Resolution, the County Engineer is authorized to install the traffic calming measure(s), provided resources are readily available or appropriated.