HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-09-09; City Council; 13; Options for the Barrio Traffic Calming ProjectCA Review TL
Meeting Date: Sept. 9, 2025
To: Mayor/President and City Council/Board of Directors
From: Geoff Patnoe, City Manager/Executive Manager
Staff Contact: Tom Frank, Transportation Director/City Engineer
tom.frank@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2766
Amanda Flesse, Utilities Director/General Manager
amanda.flesse@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-5485
Subject: Options for the Barrio Traffic Calming Project
District: 1
Recommended Actions
Option 1:
•Adopt a City Council resolution directing the City Manager to proceed with final
engineering and design of the traffic calming measures that include sewer and water
improvements in Option 1 of the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project, and
•Adopt a Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors resolution directing the
Executive Manager to proceed with final engineering and design of water improvements
associated with traffic calming measures in Option 1 of the Village and Barrio Traffic
Circles Project; or
Option 2:
•Adopt a City Council resolution directing the City Manager to proceed with final
engineering and design of the traffic calming measures that include sewer and water
improvements in Option 2 of the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project, and
•Adopt a Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors resolution directing the
Executive Manager to proceed with final engineering and design of water improvements
associated with traffic calming measures in Option 2 of the Village and Barrio Traffic
Circles Project.
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Executive Summary
On July 29, 2025, the City Council and the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board directed the
City Manager/Executive Manager1 to return with a conceptual plan and high-level cost estimate
for traffic calming that includes one traffic circle with public art at the intersection of Pine
Avenue and Harding Street and proposes other traffic calming measures in the Barrio area,
including utilities impacted by the traffic calming, for consideration at a future meeting. (City
Council Resolution No. 2025-193, CMWD Board Resolution No. 1778).
These resolutions also rejected the bids that had been received for the previously designed and
advertised Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project, Phase 1, Capital Improvement Program
Project No. 4015, which included five traffic circles.
Staff developed two options for the City
Council and the CMWD Board’s consideration
and are requesting direction to proceed with
the final engineering design of one of the
proposed options.
•Option 1 includes the City Council-
approved traffic circle at Pine Avenue
and Harding Street and proposes
raised crosswalks, rectangular rapid
flashing beacons, stop signs and high-
visibility crosswalks at specific
intersections in the Barrio area and is
recommended by staff.
•Option 2 includes the approved traffic
circle at Pine Avenue and Harding
Street and proposes stop signs and
high-visibility crosswalks at select locations.
Explanation & Analysis
As the options for the City Council and the CMWD Board’s consideration were developed, staff
re-evaluated traffic calming needs throughout the Barrio neighborhood and revisited the
previously proposed curb extensions that were part of Phase 2 of the Village and Barrio Traffic
Circles Project at the intersections of Palm Avenue and Harding Street and Magnolia Avenue
and Madison Street.
Based on the findings of that re-evaluation, staff propose other traffic calming measures on
those streets instead of curb extensions. Because of this change, Phase 2 has now been
integrated into this project.
The two options each include the traffic circle with public art that the City Council approved on
July 29, 2025, as well as stop signs and high-visibility crosswalks with associated water and
sewer improvements. In addition, Option 1 includes proposed raised crosswalks and
rectangular rapid flashing beacons at certain intersections.
1 The City Manager also serves as the CMWD’s Executive Manager.
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Option 1 includes:
•The City Council-approved traffic circle with public art at Pine Avenue
and Harding Street
•New enhanced high-visibility crosswalks at existing all-way stops at
Oak Avenue and Roosevelt Street, Oak Avenue and Madison Street,
Chestnut Avenue and Harding Street, and Magnolia Avenue and
Jefferson Street
•New all-way stops with high-visibility crosswalks at the intersections
of Oak Avenue and Jefferson Street, Chestnut Avenue and Madison
Street, and Magnolia Avenue and Madison Street
•New raised high-visibility crosswalk at the
intersection of Chestnut Avenue and
Roosevelt Street to enhance existing rapid
flashing beacons
•New raised high-visibility crosswalk and new
rapid flashing beacons at the intersection of
Pine Avenue and Madison Street
•New rapid flashing beacons with high-visibility crosswalks at the intersections of:
o Oak Avenue and Harding Street
o Walnut Avenue and Roosevelt Street
o Walnut Avenue and Madison Street
o Palm Avenue and Harding Street
•New high-visibility crosswalks at existing stop signs at:
o Oak Avenue and Harding Street
o Pine Avenue and Madison Street
o Walnut Avenue and Roosevelt Street
o Walnut Avenue and Madison Street
o Chestnut Avenue and Roosevelt Street
o Palm Avenue and Harding Street
A rapid flashing
beacon
A raised high-visibility crosswalk
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Proposed locations for traffic calming – Option 1
Intersections with improvements 14
All-way stop sign locations 3
Painted crosswalks 42
Raised, painted crosswalks 2
New flashing sign locations for pedestrians 6
Traffic circle with public art 1
Option 2 includes:
• The approved traffic circle with public art at Pine Avenue and Harding Street
• New enhanced high-visibility crosswalk at existing all-way stop at Oak Avenue and
Roosevelt Street
• New all-way stops with high-visibility crosswalks at the intersections of:
o Oak Avenue and Jefferson Street
o Pine Avenue and Madison Street
o Chestnut Avenue and Madison Street
o Chestnut Avenue and Roosevelt Street
o Magnolia Avenue and Madison Street
o Palm Avenue and Harding Street
Proposed locations for traffic calming – Option 2
Intersections with improvements 8
All-way stop sign locations 6
Painted crosswalks 26
Traffic circle with public art 1
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Comparison
The following table displays the various improvements for each option.
Proposed locations for traffic calming by option Option 1 Option 2
Intersections with improvements 14 8
All-way stop sign locations 3 6
Painted crosswalks 42 26
Raised, painted crosswalks 2 0
New flashing sign locations for pedestrians 6 0
Traffic circle with public art 1 1
Federal grant
In 2021, the city worked with U.S. Rep. Mike Levin to secure up to $5 million in federal funding
to help offset the nearly $11.5 million construction cost of the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles
and Barrio Street Lighting projects.
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) administers federal transportation
grants in the state. The city received Caltrans’ authorization to proceed with construction of the
project on Dec. 26, 2024, which authorized the city to advertise the project for construction
bids.
The city initially directed Caltrans to request the Federal Highway Administration allocate the
$5 million federal funding as $4 million for the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project and
$1 million for the Barrio Street Lighting Project.
Following the City Council’s direction on the traffic circles project at its July 29, 2025, meeting,
staff worked closely with Caltrans and the Federal Highway Administration to reallocate the
federal funding between the projects. The Highway Administration issued a funding
authorization that de-obligated $1.5 million from the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project,
leaving $2.5 million available for the project. A separate funding authorization reallocated that
same $1.5 million to the Barrio Street Lighting Project for a total of $2.5 million available for
that project, so each project now has an equal grant allocation of $2.5 million.
During recent discussions with these agencies, the city was also informed that the Barrio Traffic
Circles Project must start invoicing for construction within 12 months of the initial authorization
date of Dec. 26, 2024. Given the tight timeline to award the construction contract, staff are
presenting two options for consideration at this meeting to allow time to come back to the City
Council and the Board in November 2025 to request authorization to advertise for construction
bids. Staff will then request an extension from Caltrans and the Federal Highway Administration
to start invoicing for construction.
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Community Engagement
Staff informed the residents and property owners of the two options available and invited the
community to provide input by emailing the City Clerk’s Office or attending the Sept. 9, 2025, City
Council/CMWD Board meeting.
Community notifications included:
• Emails to interested stakeholders
• City Manager’s Update newsletter
• Social media, including Nextdoor
• Website updates
Fiscal Analysis
The Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project is funded in part by federal grant funding from
Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending, as described above. Other
funding sources include gas tax, TransNet2 local, General Capital Construction and Sewer
Replacement funds. Funding is available for the water improvements using Water System
Rehabilitation and Replacement Program funds.
Option 1
The high-level cost estimate, including final engineering, construction cost estimate,
contingency and support for Option 1 is $5.8 million, which includes about $3 million for the
proposed transportation and sewer improvements and $2.8 million for the proposed water
improvements.
2TransNet is a countywide sales tax collected to fund regional transportation projects.
Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project – Phase 1
Capital Improvement Program Project No. 4015
Total appropriation to date $6,259,000
Project de-obligated and reallocated to Barrio Lighting project -$1,500,000
Total expenditures and encumbrances to date -$1,131,137
Total available balance $3,627,863
Additional project costs (Transportation and Sewer)
Final design and engineering (estimated) -$300,000
Construction contract (estimated) -$1,853,760
Construction contingency (estimated) -$463,440
Construction management, inspection, material testing, support
services (estimated) -$370,760
Total estimated design and construction costs (transportation and
sewer improvements) -$2,987,960
Remaining balance $639,903
Additional appropriation needed $0
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Option 2
The high-level cost estimate including final engineering, construction cost estimate,
contingency and support for Option 2 is $4.9 million, which includes approximately $2.4 million
for the proposed transportation and sewer improvements and $2.5 million for the proposed
water improvements.
Water System Rehabilitation and Replacement Program
Capital Improvement Program Project No. 3904
Total appropriation to date $22,258,366
Total expenditures and encumbrances to date -$8,729,360
Total available balance $13,529,006
Water Main Replacement for the Barrio Traffic Circles Project
Capital Improvement Program Project No. 3904-D
Construction contract (estimated) -$1,955,890
Construction contingency (estimated)
-$488,980
Construction management, inspection, testing, support services
(estimated)
-$391,180
Total estimated construction costs (water improvements) -$2,836,050
Remaining balance $10,692,956
Additional appropriation needed $0
Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project – Phase 1
Capital Improvement Program Project No. 4015
Total appropriation to date $6,259,000
Project de-obligated and reallocated to Barrio Lighting project -$1,500,000
Total expenditures and encumbrances to date -$1,131,137
Total available balance $3,627,863
Additional project costs (Transportation and Sewer)
Final design and engineering (estimated) -$100,000
Construction contract (estimated) -$1,606,980
Construction contingency (estimated) -$401,750
Construction management, inspection, material testing, support
services (estimated) -$321,400
Total estimated design and construction costs (transportation and
sewer improvements) -$2,430,130
Remaining balance $1,197,733
Additional appropriation needed $0
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The fiscal year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program budget includes $1.825 million in
additional TransNet funds set aside for project construction. This funding can be incorporated
when staff request an additional appropriation for construction, if needed. If it is not needed,
staff will request reallocating the TransNet funding to another project, or to multiple projects.
Options
Option 1: Proceed with final engineering design of the City Council-approved traffic circle with
public art along with other traffic calming measures that include sewer and water
improvements at the intersections proposed in Option 1.
Option 1 provides a broader range of pedestrian safety enhancements than Option 2, including
additional high-visibility crosswalk upgrades at existing all-way stops, more raised crosswalks,
and the installation of rapid flashing beacons at select intersections. (The City Council and the
CMWD Board would select Recommended Actions 1 and 2.)
Pros
• Traffic circle with public art at the intersection of Pine Avenue and Harding Street
would slow down traffic and provide a gateway to the Barrio community
• Provides traffic calming features at the same locations as previously proposed for
traffic circles in the Village & Barrio Master Plan
• Provides pedestrian crosswalk improvements at other Barrio intersections not
previously proposed to enhance walkability and pedestrian safety
• Water and sewer improvements would relocate and replace aging utilities to comply
with current standards and improve reliability.
• Retains most if not all of the federal grant funding
Cons
• Could increase the need for enforcement of drivers violating the requirement to
stop at stop signs
Water System Rehabilitation and Replacement Program
Capital Improvement Program Project No. 3904
Total appropriation to date $22,258,366
Total expenditures and encumbrances to date -$8,729,360
Total available balance $13,529,006
Water Main Replacement for the Barrio Traffic Circles Project
Capital Improvement Program Project No. 3904-D
Construction contract (estimated) -$1,783,800
Construction contingency (estimated) -$445,950
Construction management, inspection, testing, support services
(estimated)
-$356,760
Total estimated construction costs (water improvements) -$2,586,510
Remaining balance $10,942,496
Additional appropriation needed $0
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Option 2: Proceed with final engineering design of the approved traffic circle with public art
and other traffic calming measures that do not include the additional pedestrian safety
enhancements included in Option 1 and that include sewer and water improvements at the
intersections included in Option 2. (The City Council and the CMWD Board would select
Recommended Actions 3 and 4.)
Pros
• Traffic circle with public art at the intersection of Pine Avenue and Harding Street
would slow down speeding and provide a gateway to the Barrio community
• Provides stop signs and high-visibility crosswalks at the same locations previously
proposed for traffic circles in the Village & Barrio Master Plan
• Water and sewer improvements would relocate and replace aging utilities to comply
with current standards and improve reliability
• Design is simpler and could be constructed quicker than Option 1
• Retains some of the federal grant funding
Cons
• Does not provide high-visibility crosswalks at existing all-way stops at the
intersections of Oak Avenue and Madison Street, Chestnut Avenue and Harding
Street, and Magnolia Avenue and Jefferson Street
• Does not upgrade existing crosswalks to high-visibility or raised crosswalks with stop
signs at Oak Avenue and Harding Street, Walnut Avenue and Roosevelt Street, and
Walnut Avenue and Madison Street
• Could increase the need for enforcement of drivers violating the requirement to
stop at stop signs
• Smaller scope results in losing more of the federal grant funding than Option 1
Staff recommend Option 1.
Next Steps
Once the City Council and the CMWD Board select an option, staff will proceed with the final
engineering design of the selected option.
Staff plan to return to the City Council and the CMWD Board to request adoption of plans and
specifications, and authorization to advertise for construction bids and appropriation of
additional funds if needed in November 2025.
Environmental Evaluation
The proposed action qualified for an exemption pursuant to California Environmental Quality
Act, or CEQA, Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities, because CEQA, and its
implementing regulations (the CEQA Guidelines), adopted by the Secretary of the California
Natural Resources Agency, list classes of projects that have been determined not to have a
significant effect on the environment, and as a result are exempt from further environmental
review under CEQA.
CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 is a Class 1 exemption for existing facilities, and includes (c)
Existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar
facilities (this includes road grading for the purpose of public safety, and other alterations such
as the addition of bicycle facilities, including but not limited to bicycle parking, bicycle-share
facilities and bicycle lanes, transit improvements such as bus lanes, pedestrian crossings, street
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trees, and other similar alterations that do not create additional automobile lanes). The
improvements to these intersections involve negligible expansion of the current uses beyond
existing and do not result in additional automobile lanes. In addition, the water and sewer
infrastructure are existing facilities that will not be expanding capacity.
During the development of this project, a number of studies were undertaken to assess the
impact and design the projects. The feasibility and stop sign analysis studies were presented to
the Traffic & Mobility Commission on Sept. 7, 2021.
The following analyses were undertaken:
• Feasibility analysis
o Fastest path analysis
o Level of traffic stress analysis
• Stop sign removal analysis
• Photometric analysis
• Hydrology and hydraulics report
• Storm water standards questionnaire (E-34)
Based on these analyses and traffic studies, it can be determined that there will be no increase in
vehicular use of the roadway. Additionally, the work will occur within the existing public right of
way and will not change the overall facility use at any of the intersections impacted. The project
will help encourage walking and biking to key designations in the Village and Barrio neighborhoods,
having a positive impact to vehicle miles travelled and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. No
exception to the exemption as set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 applies.
This project is also subject to the National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA, because federal
funds are being used for the project. Staff worked with Caltrans to obtain this federal
environmental clearance for the project. Additional studies were required and have been
completed and approved by Caltrans. Caltrans concluded the NEPA clearance process and
provided a categorical exclusion determination for the project on May 5, 2023. Additionally, the
categorical exclusion determination was revalidated on March 27, 2024. With the appropriate
environmental clearances in place, all the city’s procedural requirements and relevant aspects
of CEQA and NEPA have been satisfied.
Exhibits
1. City Council resolution – Option 1
2. CMWD Board resolution – Option 1
3. City Council resolution – Option 2
4. CMWD Board resolution – Option 2
5. Correspondence received through Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, at noon
6. Location map
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Exhibit 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-208
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH FINAL
ENGINEERING AND DESIGN OF THE TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES THAT
INCLUDE SEWER AND WATER IMPROVEMENTS IN OPTION 1 OF THE VILLAGE
AND BARRIO TRAFFIC CIRCLES PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has determined it necessary,
desirable and in the public interest to construct the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project, Capital
Improvement Program, or CIP, Project No. 4015, or Project; and
WHEREAS, in keeping with the city’s General Plan Mobility Element and Growth Management
Plan, the Project will construct one traffic circle with public art at the intersection of Pine Avenue and
Harding Steet, enhanced crosswalks at one intersection and other traffic calming measures in the Barrio
neighborhood to improve traffic safety and walkability; and
WHEREAS, on July 29, 2025, the City Council directed staff to return with a conceptual plan and
high-level cost estimate for the Project; and
WHEREAS, on Sept. 9, 2025, staff presented two options of traffic calming measures that
include sewer and water improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council selected an amended version of Option 1 that replaces the proposed
raised crosswalk at Chestnut Avenue and Roosevelt Street with an all-way stop with additional
high visibility crosswalks, which amended Option 1 is estimated to cost approximately $2,987,960 for
final engineering, construction costs, contingency and support for the proposed transportation and
sewer improvements; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funding is available from transportation and sewer-related funding
sources, including the Gas Tax, TransNet, General Capital Construction, and Sewer Replacement funds,
along with a federal grant program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1.That the above recitations are true and correct.
2.That the City Council has determined that the proposed action qualified for an
exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, Guidelines
section 15301(c), Existing Facilities, because CEQA and its implementing regulations
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("CEQA Guidelines"), adopted by the Secretary of the California Natural Resources
Agency, list classes of projects that have been determined not to have a significant effect
on the environment, and as a result are exempt from further environmental review
under CEQA. CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 is a Class 1 exemption for existing facilities,
and includes (c) Existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian
trails, and similar facilities (this includes road grading for the purpose of public safety,
and other alterations such as the addition of bicycle facilities, including but not limited
to bicycle parking, bicycle-share facilities and bicycle lanes, transit improvements such
as bus lanes, pedestrian crossings, street trees, and other similar alterations that do not
create additional automobile lanes). The improvements to these intersections involve
negligible expansion of the current uses beyond existing and do not result in additional
automobile lanes. In addition, the water and sewer infrastructure are existing facilities
that will not be expanding capacity. During the development of this project, a number
of studies were undertaken to assess the impact and design the projects. The feasibility
and stop sign analysis studies were presented to the Traffic & Mobility Commission on
Sept. 7, 2021. The following analyses were undertaken: Feasibility Analysis, including
Fastest Path Analysis and Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) Analysis; Stop Sign Removal
Analysis; Photometric Analysis; Hydrology and Hydraulics Report; and Storm Water
Standards Questionnaire (E-34). Based on these analyses and traffic studies, it can be
determined that there will be no increase in vehicular use of the roadway. Additionally,
the work will occur within the existing public right of way and will not change the overall
facility use at any of the intersections impacted. The project will help encourage walking
and biking to key designations in the Village and Barrio neighborhoods, having a positive
impact to Vehicle Miles Travelled and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. No exception
to the exemption as set forth in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 applies.
3.That the City Council has determined that this project is also subject to the National
Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA, because federal funds are being used for the project.
Staff worked with Caltrans to obtain this federal environmental clearance for the
project. Additional studies were required and have been completed and approved by
Caltrans. Caltrans concluded the NEPA clearance process and provided a categorical
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exclusion determination for the project on May 5, 2023. Additionally, the categorical
exclusion determination was revalidated on March 27, 2024. With the appropriate
environmental clearances in place, all the city’s procedural requirements and relevant
aspects of CEQA and NEPA have been satisfied.
4.That the City Manager is directed to proceed with final engineering design of the traffic
calming measures that include sewer and water improvements in amended Option 1 of
the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project, including a modification to replace the
raised crosswalk at Chestnut Avenue and Roosevelt Street with an all-way stop with
additional high visibility crosswalks.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Joint Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad and the Board of Directors of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District of the City of Carlsbad
on the 9th day of September, 2025, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Shin.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
______________________________________
KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
______________________________________
SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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Exhibit 2 RESOLUTION NO. 1780 .
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA,
DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH FINAL
ENGINEERING AND DESIGN OF WATER IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH
TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES IN OPTION 1 OF THE VILLAGE AND BARRIO
TRAFFIC CIRCLES PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Carlsbad Municipal Water District, or CMWD, Board of Directors of the City of
Carlsbad, California has determined that it is necessary, desirable and in the public interest to replace
water distribution pipelines and all associated apparatuses as part of the Village and Barrio Traffic
Circles Project, Capital Improvement Program, or CIP, Project No. 4015, or Project; and
WHEREAS, in keeping with the city’s General Plan Mobility Element and Growth Management
Plan, the Project will construct one traffic circle with public art at the intersection of Pine Avenue and
Harding Steet, enhanced crosswalks at one intersection and other traffic calming measures in the Barrio
neighborhood to improve traffic safety and walkability; and
WHEREAS, on July 29, 2025, the CMWD Board directed staff to return with a conceptual plan
and high-level cost estimate for the Project; and
WHEREAS, on Sept. 9, 2025, staff presented two options of traffic calming measures that
include water improvements; and
WHEREAS, the CMWD Board selected amended Option 1, which is estimated to cost $2,836,050
for the water portion of the Project including construction contingency, construction management and
inspection and other support costs; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds in CIP Project No. 3904-D are available to complete the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the CMWD Board of Directors of the City of Carlsbad,
California, as follows:
1.That the above recitations are true and correct.
2.That the CMWD Board has determined that the proposed action qualified for an
exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, Guidelines
section 15301(c), Existing Facilities, because CEQA and its implementing regulations
("CEQA Guidelines"), adopted by the Secretary of the California Natural Resources
Agency, list classes of projects that have been determined not to have a significant effect
on the environment, and as a result are exempt from further environmental review
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under CEQA. CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 is a Class 1 exemption for existing facilities,
and includes (c) Existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian
trails, and similar facilities (this includes road grading for the purpose of public safety,
and other alterations such as the addition of bicycle facilities, including but not limited
to bicycle parking, bicycle-share facilities and bicycle lanes, transit improvements such
as bus lanes, pedestrian crossings, street trees, and other similar alterations that do not
create additional automobile lanes). The improvements to these intersections involve
negligible expansion of the current uses beyond existing and do not result in additional
automobile lanes. In addition, the water infrastructure are existing facilities that will not
be expanding capacity. During the development of this project, a number of studies
were undertaken to assess the impact and design the projects. The feasibility and stop
sign analysis studies were presented to the Traffic & Mobility Commission on Sept. 7,
2021. The following analyses were undertaken: Feasibility Analysis, including Fastest
Path Analysis and Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) Analysis; Stop Sign Removal Analysis;
Photometric Analysis; Hydrology and Hydraulics Report; and Storm Water Standards
Questionnaire (E-34). Based on these analyses and traffic studies, it can be determined
that there will be no increase in vehicular use of the roadway. Additionally, the work will
occur within the existing public right of way and will not change the overall facility use
at any of the intersections impacted. The project will help encourage walking and biking
to key designations in the Village and Barrio neighborhoods, having a positive impact to
Vehicle Miles Travelled and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. No exception to the
exemption as set forth in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 applies.
3.That the CMWD Board has determined that this project is also subject to the National
Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA, because federal funds are being used for the project.
Staff worked with Caltrans to obtain this federal environmental clearance for the
project. Additional studies were required and have been completed and approved by
Caltrans. Caltrans concluded the NEPA clearance process and provided a categorical
exclusion determination for the project on May 5, 2023. Additionally, the categorical
exclusion determination was revalidated on March 27, 2024. With the appropriate
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environmental clearances in place, all the city’s procedural requirements and relevant
aspects of CEQA and NEPA have been satisfied.
4.That the Executive Manager is directed to proceed with final engineering and design of
water improvements associated with traffic calming measures in amended Option 1 of
the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Joint Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Carlsbad Municipal Water District of the City of Carlsbad and the City Council of the City of Carlsbad
on the 9th day of September, 2025, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Shin.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
_______________________________________
KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
______________________________________
SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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Exhibit 3 RESOLUTION NO. .
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH FINAL
ENGINEERING AND DESIGN OF THE TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES THAT
INCLUDE SEWER AND WATER IMPROVEMENTS IN OPTION 2 OF THE VILLAGE
AND BARRIO TRAFFIC CIRCLES PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has determined it necessary,
desirable and in the public interest to construct the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project, Capital
Improvement Program, or CIP, Project No. 4015, or Project; and
WHEREAS, in keeping with the city’s General Plan Mobility Element and Growth Management
Plan, the Project will construct one traffic circle with public art at the intersection of Pine Avenue and
Harding Steet, enhanced crosswalks at one intersection and other traffic calming measures in the Barrio
neighborhood to improve traffic safety and walkability; and
WHEREAS, on July 29, 2025, the City Council directed staff to return with a conceptual plan and
high-level cost estimate for the Project; and
WHEREAS, on Sept. 9, 2025, staff presented two options of traffic calming measures that
include sewer and water improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council selected Option 2, which is estimated to cost approximately
$2,430,130 for final engineering, construction costs, contingency and support for proposed
transportation and sewer improvements; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funding is available from transportation and sewer-related funding
sources, including the Gas Tax, TransNet, General Capital Construction, and Sewer Replacement funds,
along with a federal grant program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1.That the above recitations are true and correct.
2.That the City Council has determined that the proposed action qualified for an
exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, Guidelines
section 15301(c), Existing Facilities, because CEQA and its implementing regulations
("CEQA Guidelines"), adopted by the Secretary of the California Natural Resources
Agency, list classes of projects that have been determined not to have a significant effect
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on the environment, and as a result are exempt from further environmental review
under CEQA. CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 is a Class 1 exemption for existing facilities,
and includes (c) Existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian
trails, and similar facilities (this includes road grading for the purpose of public safety,
and other alterations such as the addition of bicycle facilities, including but not limited
to bicycle parking, bicycle-share facilities and bicycle lanes, transit improvements such
as bus lanes, pedestrian crossings, street trees, and other similar alterations that do not
create additional automobile lanes). The improvements to these intersections involve
negligible expansion of the current uses beyond existing and do not result in additional
automobile lanes. In addition, the water and sewer infrastructure are existing facilities
that will not be expanding capacity. During the development of this project, a number
of studies were undertaken to assess the impact and design the projects. The feasibility
and stop sign analysis studies were presented to the Traffic & Mobility Commission on
Sept. 7, 2021. The following analyses were undertaken: Feasibility Analysis, including
Fastest Path Analysis and Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) Analysis; Stop Sign Removal
Analysis; Photometric Analysis; Hydrology and Hydraulics Report; and Storm Water
Standards Questionnaire (E-34). Based on these analyses and traffic studies, it can be
determined that there will be no increase in vehicular use of the roadway. Additionally,
the work will occur within the existing public right of way and will not change the overall
facility use at any of the intersections impacted. The project will help encourage walking
and biking to key designations in the Village and Barrio neighborhoods, having a positive
impact to Vehicle Miles Travelled and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. No exception
to the exemption as set forth in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 applies.
3. That the City Council has determined that this project is also subject to the National
Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA, because federal funds are being used for the project.
Staff worked with Caltrans to obtain this federal environmental clearance for the
project. Additional studies were required and have been completed and approved by
Caltrans. Caltrans concluded the NEPA clearance process and provided a categorical
exclusion determination for the project on May 5, 2023. Additionally, the categorical
exclusion determination was revalidated on March 27, 2024. With the appropriate
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environmental clearances in place, all the city’s procedural requirements and relevant
aspects of CEQA and NEPA have been satisfied.
4. That the City Manager is directed to proceed with final engineering and design of the
traffic calming measures that include sewer and water improvements in Option 2 of the
Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Joint Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad and the Board of Directors of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District of the City of Carlsbad on
the __ day of ________, 2025, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
______________________________________
KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
______________________________________
SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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Exhibit 4 RESOLUTION NO. .
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA,
DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH FINAL
ENGINEERING AND DESIGN OF WATER IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH
TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES IN OPTION 2 OF THE VILLAGE AND BARRIO
TRAFFIC CIRCLES PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Carlsbad Municipal Water District, or CMWD, Board of Directors of the City of
Carlsbad, California has determined that it is necessary, desirable and in the public interest to replace
water distribution pipelines and all associated apparatuses as part of the Village and Barrio Traffic
Circles Project, Capital Improvement Program, or CIP, Project No. 4015, or Project; and
WHEREAS, in keeping with the city’s General Plan Mobility Element and Growth Management
Plan, the Project will construct one traffic circle with public art at the intersection of Pine Avenue and
Harding Steet, enhanced crosswalks at one intersection and other traffic calming measures in the Barrio
neighborhood to improve traffic safety and walkability; and
WHEREAS, on July 29, 2025, the CMWD Board directed staff to return with a conceptual plan
and high-level cost estimate for the Project; and
WHEREAS, on Sept. 9, 2025, staff presented two options of traffic calming measures that
include water improvements; and
WHEREAS, the CMWD Board selected Option 2, which is estimated to cost $2,586,510 for the
water portion of the Project including construction contingency, construction management and
inspection and other support costs; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds in CIP Project No. 3904-D are available to complete the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the CMWD Board of Directors of the City of Carlsbad,
California, as follows:
1.That the above recitations are true and correct.
2.That the CMWD Board has determined that the proposed action qualified for an
exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, Guidelines
section 15301(c), Existing Facilities, because CEQA and its implementing regulations
("CEQA Guidelines"), adopted by the Secretary of the California Natural Resources
Agency, list classes of projects that have been determined not to have a significant effect
on the environment, and as a result are exempt from further environmental review
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under CEQA. CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 is a Class 1 exemption for existing facilities,
and includes (c) Existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian
trails, and similar facilities (this includes road grading for the purpose of public safety,
and other alterations such as the addition of bicycle facilities, including but not limited
to bicycle parking, bicycle-share facilities and bicycle lanes, transit improvements such
as bus lanes, pedestrian crossings, street trees, and other similar alterations that do not
create additional automobile lanes). The improvements to these intersections involve
negligible expansion of the current uses beyond existing and do not result in additional
automobile lanes. In addition, the water infrastructure are existing facilities that will not
be expanding capacity. During the development of this project, a number of studies
were undertaken to assess the impact and design the projects. The feasibility and stop
sign analysis studies were presented to the Traffic & Mobility Commission on Sept. 7,
2021. The following analyses were undertaken: Feasibility Analysis, including Fastest
Path Analysis and Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) Analysis; Stop Sign Removal Analysis;
Photometric Analysis; Hydrology and Hydraulics Report; and Storm Water Standards
Questionnaire (E-34). Based on these analyses and traffic studies, it can be determined
that there will be no increase in vehicular use of the roadway. Additionally, the work will
occur within the existing public right of way and will not change the overall facility use
at any of the intersections impacted. The project will help encourage walking and biking
to key designations in the Village and Barrio neighborhoods, having a positive impact to
Vehicle Miles Travelled and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. No exception to the
exemption as set forth in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 applies.
3. That the CMWD Board has determined that this project is also subject to the National
Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA, because federal funds are being used for the project.
Staff worked with Caltrans to obtain this federal environmental clearance for the
project. Additional studies were required and have been completed and approved by
Caltrans. Caltrans concluded the NEPA clearance process and provided a categorical
exclusion determination for the project on May 5, 2023. Additionally, the categorical
exclusion determination was revalidated on March 27, 2024. With the appropriate
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environmental clearances in place, all the city’s procedural requirements and relevant
aspects of CEQA and NEPA have been satisfied.
4. That the Executive Manager is directed to proceed with final engineering and design of
water improvements associated with traffic calming measures in Option 2 of the Village
and Barrio Traffic Circles Project.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Joint Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Carlsbad Municipal Water District of the City of Carlsbad and the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on
the __ day of ________, 2025, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
______________________________________
KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
______________________________________
SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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Lovelynne Magalued
From:Lovelynne.Magalued@carlsbadca.gov
Subject:FW: Carlsbad Speed Reduction Plan / 08.26.2025
From: Patricia Gulacsik <gulacsik46@hotmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 10:05 AM
To: City Clerk <clerk@carlsbadca.gov>
Subject: Carlsbad Speed Reduction Plan / 08.26.2025
Tuesday, 08.26.2025
To; City Council of Carlsbad
Re: Speed reduction plan in the Barrio.
~ STOP with the stupid verbiage like "calming".
~ Use words which inform the public of the seriousness of this issue, to reduce driving speed.
Carlsbad Speed ( Requirements or Reduction ) in Barrio
~ of the two options presented in todays email:
OPTION 2
~ the 1st option of 5 roundabouts was the best.
~ There are dozens and dozens of kids on bikes roaming around the barrio streets every day.
Patricia Gulacsik
3363 Tyler Street
Carlsbad, CA
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Exhibit 5
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Lovelynne Magalued
From:Lovelynne.Magalued@carlsbadca.gov
Subject:FW: Barrio traffic project comment
From: Grace King <gracekking@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 10:12 AM
To: City Clerk <clerk@carlsbadca.gov>
Subject: Barrio traffic project comment
Good morning,
While both new options seem reasonable, I think that the lack of crosswalk/s at the intersection of
Magnolia and Madison st. is a serious miss and a true safety concern for many, many Jefferson students
and families. I personally see dozens of kids and families daily who need a crosswalk there.
I ask you to PLEASE consider a crosswalk at this intersection.
Thank you,
Grace King
3535 madison St.
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Lovelynne Magalued
From:Lovelynne.Magalued@carlsbadca.gov
Subject:FW: Support of Option #2
From: srangel69@outlook.com <srangel69@outlook.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 10:18 AM
To: City Clerk <clerk@carlsbadca.gov>
Subject: Support of Option #2
My name is Simon Angel. I wish to applaud the Carlsbad City Council on their decision regarding Traffic
Circles in the Barrio. In my opinion it was a wise choice. Starting with cost-effective, least invasive and
expeditious solutions is always best. If necessary, there is a graduated approach.
Regarding Option #2, I believe it is preferable for these reasons. The issue has never been with the
east/west streets. These streets are short distances between blocks and intersections. Higher speeds
are less of a problem. It is primarily the north/south streets of Roosevelt, Madison and Harding
experiencing the higher rates of speed. It is on these streets that we initially requested relief. I would
suggest a four way stop at Madison Street and Magnolia Avenue be included in Option #2. I would also
suggest some signage at Walnut Avenue and Roosevelt Street due mainly to foot traffic associated with
Lola's. Many of us elderly aren't as quick-stepping as we once were. I urge the City Council to adopt
Option #2. We can always make upgrades if necessary in the future. I thank you for your consideration in
this matter.
Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer
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Lovelynne Magalued
From:Lovelynne.Magalued@carlsbadca.gov
Subject:FW: I vote for option 2
From: G Gutierrez <germanggp@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 11:58 AM
To: City Clerk <clerk@carlsbadca.gov>
Subject: I vote for option 2
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Germán Gutierrez
1864 Palisades Dr
92008
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Lovelynne Magalued
From:Lovelynne.Magalued@carlsbadca.gov
Subject:FW: Slowing down the barrio
-----Original Message-----
From: Lisa RanŌ <lisaranŌ@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 12:01 PM
To: City Clerk <clerk@carlsbadca.gov>
Subject: Slowing down the barrio
Good aŌernoon,
Either of the two updates look good.
Now if we could just get the pedestrians to press the flashy light buƩon when they plan to cross. Haha.
Thank you,
Lisa RanŌ
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Lovelynne Magalued
From:Lovelynne.Magalued@carlsbadca.gov
Subject:FW: Option one
From: Shelley Grossman <shelceleste@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 1:24 PM
To: City Clerk <clerk@carlsbadca.gov>
Subject: Option one
Option one has my vote. I’m in the barrio almost daily. It needs to safer for walkers, bikes and cars. No
one stops at the stop signs any longer.
~Shelley Grossman
1387 Basswood Avenue38 year resident, who has been watching the dreadful decline in drivers
disobedience of the laws.
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Lovelynne Magalued
From:Lovelynne.Magalued@carlsbadca.gov
Subject:FW: Option 1
-----Original Message-----
From: Mary Jones <mj.solarpower@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 2:45 PM
To: City Clerk <clerk@carlsbadca.gov>
Subject: OpƟon 1
Please note as a barrio resident I prefer opƟon 1 of the barrio calming plan.
SƟll not in favor of any roundabout or traffic circle at pine and Harding. Art blocks car sight lines. People will be not be
visible to drivers. Danger to seniors and children M Jones
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Lovelynne Magalued
From:Lovelynne.Magalued@carlsbadca.gov
Subject:FW: Barrio traffic calming options
-----Original Message-----
From: Stephen Stewart <smstewart@me.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 3:12 PM
To: City Clerk <clerk@carlsbadca.gov>
Subject: Barrio traffic calming opƟons
I much prefer OpƟon 1 for traffic calming with flashing lights at pedestrian crossing. More stop signs will just create
more unnecessary stop and go. I preferred the traffic circles over stop signs but since that is no longer an opƟon, OpƟon
1 is the next best opƟon.
Stephen Stewart
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Lovelynne Magalued
From:Lovelynne.Magalued@carlsbadca.gov
Subject:FW: Barrio master plan
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeanne Stamper <jeanne_stamper@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 3:16 PM
To: City Clerk <clerk@carlsbadca.gov>
Subject: Barrio master plan
Why a circle at Harding and Pine. The local residents walk here. A circle will speed traffic up at this corner NOT slow/calm
it down. Traffic accidents happen frequently in these circles making it more dangerous to walk and cross the street. On a
corner with church, senior center, residenƟal, and a playground for families making this corner SAFER for the LOCAL
residents of the barrio community to cross the street is the most valuable asset. A 4 way stop with beƩer lights is
needed.
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Lovelynne Magalued
From:Lovelynne.Magalued@carlsbadca.gov
Subject:FW: barrio traffic reduction
-----Original Message-----
From: JeaneƩe Cushman <jcush1942@hotmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 4:18 PM
To: City Clerk <clerk@carlsbadca.gov>
Subject: barrio traffic reducƟon
I would go for OpƟon 2 if there are no other choices.
A stop sign at every corner will be a nuisance, but beƩer than all the flashing light poles sƟcking up; we have enough ugly
signage already.
And, the few pedestrians are not the problem, you’re trying to slow traffic.
High visibility crosswalks always a good idea.
JeaneƩe Cushman Stroh
District 1 resident
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Lovelynne Magalued
From:Lovelynne.Magalued@carlsbadca.gov
Subject:FW: Barrio Traffic - In Favor of Option 1 Please
-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Blachford <trbcpb@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 5:47 PM
To: City Clerk <clerk@carlsbadca.gov>
Subject: Barrio Traffic - In Favor of OpƟon 1 Please
OpƟon 1 please. Thanks for all your efforts to help keep our streets safe.
AppreciaƟng your team,
Chris and Bob Blachford
3391 Madison
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Lovelynne Magalued
From:Lovelynne.Magalued@carlsbadca.gov
Subject:FW: Barrio traffic calming
-----Original Message-----
From: Gary Nessim <garynessim@aƩ.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2025 2:27 AM
To: City Clerk <clerk@carlsbadca.gov>
Subject: Barrio traffic calming
Councilpersons and staff
Please consider my recommendaƟons for opƟon 2, stop signs and painted crosswalks at the intersecƟons shown.
Please also consider adding a diagonal island of parking on the north/south barrio streets to increase parking. Parking on
the curb would be removed and replaced with curbside bike lanes. As new building occurs, driveways are limiƟng parking
curbside and the parking island slows traffic and provides separaƟon.
Gary Nessim 8/30/25
2987 Highland Drive
760-519-5556
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Lovelynne Magalued
From:Lovelynne.Magalued@carlsbadca.gov
Subject:FW: Barrio safety changes
From: lizanne4 <lizanne4@twc.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2025 9:17 AM
To: City Clerk <clerk@carlsbadca.gov>
Subject: Barrio safety changes
I prefer option #2
Thank you,
Lizanne Clark
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Lovelynne Magalued
From:Lovelynne.Magalued@carlsbadca.gov
Subject:FW: Barrio calming plans
From: Jackie McGee <jackiemcgeemain@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 4:29 PM
To: City Clerk <clerk@carlsbadca.gov>
Subject: Barrio calming plans
Hello City Council,
We live at 3478 Roosevelt Street....this section right after
cars make a right off of Magnolia, becomes a serious
speedway. We only have 1 speed limit sign on all of
Roosevelt St (25 mph) both ways!We need more signage
for the speed limit & a calming hump between the turn &
Chestnut St. There is a 10 mph sign as you are going
south, this would be a perfect spot for this calming hump.
We NEED the 4 way stops in the Barrio plan 2!
Definitely at Chestnut & Roosevelt St.....no question on
this. Families & kids on ebikes use Roosevelt St. all day
long and into the night!
Also, when you are driving west on Chestnut & come
up to Roosevelt St, you have to pull out into the
intersection to see if the traffic is clear!
Please please choose option 2!
Option 1 does nothing for Roosevelt Street!
Thank you,
Jackie & David McGee
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Lovelynne Magalued
From:Lovelynne.Magalued@carlsbadca.gov
Subject:FW: Barrio traffic, calming options
-----Original Message-----
From: David McGee <davidmcgeeloans@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 4:29 PM
To: City Clerk <clerk@carlsbadca.gov>
Subject: Barrio traffic, calming opƟons
Hi, we received an email with two opƟons for the traffic calming in the bar. We live in the 3400 block of Roosevelt and I
absolutely support opƟon number two.
It is criƟcal that we have stop signs on Roosevelt Street and opƟon. One has nothing which I find quite unbelievable at
this point.
So please consider my request to implement choice too, which will be much safer for our neighborhood.
Sincerely, David McGee resident
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Lovelynne Magalued
From:Lovelynne.Magalued@carlsbadca.gov
Subject:FW: Preference for option 2 , Carlsbad traffic plan
-----Original Message-----
From: Max McGee <maxmcgeedev@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 5:09 PM
To: City Clerk <clerk@carlsbadca.gov>
Subject: Preference for opƟon 2 , Carlsbad traffic plan
Hello, my name is Maximilian McGee and I live at 3478 Roosevelt St.
I would like to voice my preference for opƟon 2 which has more stop signs in our neighborhood.
Thanks,
Max McGee
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Exhibit 6
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Options for Barrio Traffic Calming
Tom Frank, Transportation Director/City Engineer
Sept. 9, 2025
BACKGROUND
City Council meeting
July 29, 2025
•Approved one traffic circle at
Pine and Harding
•Explore different options for
traffic calming at other Barrio
intersections
•Asked staff to return by
November 2025 with a revised
conceptual plan, cost estimate
and timeline
ITEM 13: BARRIO TRAFFIC CALMING
2
OPTION 1
•Improvements at
14 intersections
•3 all-way stop sign locations
•42 painted crosswalks
•2 raised, painted crosswalks
•6 new flashing sign
locations for pedestrians
•City Council-approved
traffic circle with public art
ITEM 13: BARRIO TRAFFIC CALMING
3
RAISED CROSSWALK
AND PEDESTRIAN SIGNS
ITEM 13: BARRIO TRAFFIC CALMING
4
Rectangular rapid
flashing beacons
Raised crosswalk
OPTION 2
•Improvements at
8 intersections
•6 all-way stop sign locations
•26 painted crosswalks
•City Council-approved traffic
circle with public art
ITEM 13: BARRIO TRAFFIC CALMING
5
OPTIONS
Proposed locations for traffic calming by option Option 1 Option 2
Intersections with improvements 14 8
All-way stop sign locations 3 6
Painted crosswalks 42 26
Raised, painted crosswalks 2 0
New flashing sign locations for pedestrians 6 0
Traffic circle with public art 1 1
ITEM 13: BARRIO TRAFFIC CALMING
6
ITEM 13: BARRIO TRAFFIC CALMING
7
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ITEM 13: BARRIO TRAFFIC CALMING
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•Proceed with the final engineering design of the
selected option
•Return to the City Council and the CMWD Board in
November 2025 to request adoption of plans and
specifications, and authorization to advertise for
construction bids and appropriation of additional
funds if needed
OPTIONS
ITEM 13: BARRIO TRAFFIC CALMING
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Proposed locations for traffic calming by option Option 1 Option 2
Intersections with improvements 14 8
All-way stop sign locations 3 6
Painted crosswalks 42 26
Raised, painted crosswalks 2 0
New flashing sign locations for pedestrians 6 0
Traffic circle with public art 1 1
QUESTIONS?
ITEM 13: BARRIO TRAFFIC CIRCLES
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