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Home My WebLink About2024-11-04; Traffic Safety and Mobility Commission; MinutesTRAFFIC SAFETY & MOBILITY COMMI SSION Minutes Nov. 4, 2024, 4 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Coelho1 Penseyres, Newlands, Kohl. Absent: Fowler, Proulx. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Coelho led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of Regular Meeting held on Aug. 5, 2024. Council Chamber 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 Motion by Commissioner Kohl, seconded by Commissioner Penseyres, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on Aug. 5, 2024, as presented. Motion carried, 4/0/2 (Fowler, Proulx -Absent). PUBLIC COMMENT: None. CONSENT CALENDAR: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: 1. POLICE REPORT REGARDING TRAFFIC AND MOBILITY-RELATED MATTERS IN THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2024-Receive a quarterly report from a representative of the City of Carlsbad's Police Department that will provide an overview of traffic and mobility-related police matters and notable news during the months of July, August and September 2024. (Staff Contact: Lieutenant Alonso DeVelasco, Police Department). Staff's Recommendation: Receive the report. Sergeant Travis Anderson presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). The Commission received the PowerPoint presentation by Sergeant Anderson. In response to Commissioner Kohl's inquiry regarding what the Police Department has done differently to bring the numbers down in Quarter 3 compared to Quarters 1 and 2, Sergeant Anderson responded that it is possibly due to the combination of motor officers educating and enforcing where they are seeing issues and the community notifying where the issues are occurring. In response to Commissioner Kohl's inquiry regarding speed limit signs on El Camino Real Nov. 4, 2024 Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission Page 2 when entering Carlsbad city limits from Encinitas, City Traffic Engineer John Kim responded that staff are in coordination with the City of Encinitas and have work orders to ensure motorists are aware of the speed limit changes between the cities. Commissioner Kohl commented that he witnessed up to three children riding e-bikes side- by-side in the bike lane after leaving the school on Aviara Parkway and requested police enforcement. In response to Chair Coelho's inquiry regarding who is responsible for administering thee- bike licensing and education program coordination between the city and Carlsbad Unified School District, Transportation Planning & Mobility Manager Nathan Schmidt responded that the school is ultimately responsible for ensuring the students have the appropriate bike markings and the Police Department is responsible for the education program. Chair Coelho commented that it may be beneficial to provide increased communication and reminders to parents regarding thee-bike licensing and education program year- round. Sergeant Anderson explained that the Police Department has an upcoming class in December in addition to classes throughout the year. In response to Chair Coelho's inquiry regarding RV parking along Carlsbad Boulevard, Captain Jeff Smith responded that the Police Department is exploring the possibility of extending an ordinance that would restrict a vehicle's ability to park based on its length or size during certain months. He explained that they are looking for other options to help curb the issue. 2. RESTRICTING OVERNIGHT PARKING ON GARFIELD STREET-Recommend the City Council introduce an ordinance amending Title 10, Chapter 10.40 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by adding Section 10.40.304 to restrict overnight parking on both sides of Garfield Street from the 2600 to 2800 blocks between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. (Staff Contact: Jeff Smith, Police Captain). Staff's Recommendation: Receive the presentation. Chair Coelho announced that this item was continued to a date uncertain by the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission due to Commissioner Penseyres' conflict of interest resulting in lack of a quorum. 3. INCLUSION OF GLASGOW DRIVE FROM EDINBURGH DRIVE TO 300 FEET SOUTH OF GATESHEAD ROAD AS AN EXCEPTION INTO PHASE II OF THE CARLSBAD RESIDENTIAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM -Support staff's recommendation to approve Glasgow Drive from Edinburgh Drive to 300 feet south of Gateshead Road as an exception for inclusion into Phase II of the Carlsbad Residential Traffic Management Program. (Staff Contact: Lindy Pham and Miriam Jim, Public Works Department). Staff's Recommendation: Support staff's recommendation. Nov. 4, 2024 Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission Page 3 Associate Engineer Lindy Pham and Senior Engineer Miriam Jim presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). The Commission received the PowerPoint presentation by Associate Engineer Pham and Senior Engineer Jim. Pat Camerena spoke in favor of including Glasgow Drive as an exception into Phase II of the Carlsbad Residential Traffic Management Program. Joan Cumming spoke against including Glasgow Drive as an exception into Phase II of the Carlsbad Residential Traffic Management Program. Jean Walker spoke against including Glasgow Drive as an exception into Phase II of the Carlsbad Residential Traffic Management Program. In response to Commissioner Kohl's inquiry regarding the need for the project when the speeding data is below the 85th percentile, Senior Engineer Jim explained that staff are only recommending the inclusion of Glasgow Drive as an exception to begin Phase II of the Carlsbad Residential Traffic Management Program and are not recommending implementation of traffic calming measures on Glasgow Drive at this time. She further explained that Phase II would include community meetings with residents in the affected project area where staff would talk about the program and present options. After feedback is received, a survey would be distributed to determine if the traffic calming measures are supported or not. In response to Commissioner Penseyres' inquiry regarding the maximum speed recorded, Associate Engineer Pham responded that the maximum speed recorded during a two- week period was 47 mph going southbound and 45 mph going northbound. Commissioner New lands commented that he did not see the need for the exception since the data from Phase I does not support the need for traffic calming measures. Chair Coelho commented that because approving staff's recommendation of the exception to Phase II would only including community involvement, he does not see a reason not to. Motion by Commissioner Kohl, seconded by Commissioner Penseyres, to approve staff's recommendation. Motion carried, 3/1/2 (Newlands -No; Fowler, Proulx -Absent). 4. APPROVAL OF THE 2025 REGULAR TRAFFIC SAFETY & MOBILITY COMMISSION MEETING CALENDAR -Adopt a resolution approving the 2025 Regular Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission Meeting Calendar. (Staff Contact: Nathan Schmidt, Public Works Department). Nov. 4, 2024 Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission Page 4 Staff's Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. Transportation Planning & Mobility Manager Nathan Schmidt presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). The Commission received the PowerPoint presentation by Transportation Planning & Mobility Manager Schmidt. Motion by Commissioner Kohl, seconded by Commissioner Penseyres, to approve the 2025 Regular Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission Meeting Calendar. Motion carried, 4/0/2 (Fowler, Proulx -Absent). CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER COMMENTS: City Traffic Engineer John Kim spoke about the completed traffic calming improvements on Victoria Avenue, Highland Drive, Nueva Castilla Way and Circulo Sequoia, and ongoing construction on Park Drive, Black Rail Road, Plum Tree Road and Carrillo Way. He also spoke about the new traffic signal on Avenida Encinas. Transportation Planning & Mobility Manager Nathan Schmidt spoke about the current and upcoming vacancies on the Commission. In response to Commissioner Kohl's inquiry regarding any feedback on the new traffic signal on Avenida Encinas, City Traffic Engineer Kim responded he has not received any calls or emails directly related yet. In response to Commissioner Newlands' inquiry regarding the new traffic signal on Avenida Encinas near Poinsettia Lane, City Traffic Engineer Kim explained that it is a new pedestrian traffic signal for the new crosswalk across going Avenida Encinas into the shopping center. In response to Commissioner Penseyres' inquiry regarding when the Commission will receive an update to the Carlsbad Residential Traffic Management Program, City Traffic Engineer Kim responded that staff are currently working to provide an update in the coming months. COMMISSION COMMENTARY AND REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS : Commissioner Penseyres spoke about his experience cycling northbound on Avenida Encinas before the new traffic signal was activated. He commented that not having a protected green signal can be a safety issue for cyclists due to moving blind spots for both the drivers and the cyclists. In response to Commissioner Kohl's inquiry regarding whether state law requires two yellow heads on a permissive/protected left-turn signal, City Traffic Engineer John Kim staff are reviewing whether state law requires two yellow heads on a permissive/protected left-turn signal. He further explained that whatever they do will comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Commissioner Kohl commented that he has designed a circuit Nov. 4, 2024 Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission Page 5 that he would like to share with Senior Engineer Nestor Mangohig. Chair Coelho spoke about his and Vice-Chair Fowler'sterms coming to an end in December. Chair Coelho spoke about his request to staff to provide an emergency declaration update to the Commission. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Coelho adjourned the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission Regular Meeting on Nov. 4, 2024, at 4:57 p.m. ~agalued Secretary