HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-12-02; Traffic and Mobility Commission; AgendasTRAFFIC AND MOBILITY COMMISSION
Monday, Dec. 2, 2019 · 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Welcome to Your Traffic and Mobility Commission Meeting
We welcome your interest and involvement in the city's legislative process. This agenda includes
information about topics coming before the Traffic and Mobility Commis.sion and the action recommended
by city staff. You can read about each topic in the staff reports, which are available on the city website and
in the Office of the City Clerk. The City Clerk is also available to answer any questions you have about
Traffic and Mobility Commission Meetings meeting procedures.
How to Participate
If you would like to provide comments to the Traffic and Mobility Commission, please:
• Fill out a speaker request form, located in the foyer.
• Submit the form to the Minutes Clerk before the item begins.
• When it's your turn, the Chair will call your name and invite you to the podium.
• Speakers have three minutes, unless the presiding officer (usually the Chair) changes that time.
• You may not give your time to another person, but groups can select a single speaker as long as
three other members of your group are present. Group representatives have 10 minutes unless
that time is changed by the presiding officer or the Commission.
Reasonable Accommodations
Persons with a disability may request an agenda packet in appropriate alternative formats as require by the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids will be provided to
effectively allow participation in the meeting. Please contact the City Manager's Office at 760-434-2821
(voice), 711 (free relay service for TTY users), 760-720-9461 (fax) or manager@carlsbadca.gov by noon on
the Thursday before the meeting to make arrangements.
More information about Traffic and Mobility Commission meeting procedures can be found at the end of
this agenda and in the Carlsbad Municipal Code chapter 1.20.
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
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CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Traffic & Mobility Commission Special Meeting held on Nov. 6, 2019
PUBLIC COMMENTS: In conformance with the Brown Act, no Commission action can occur on
items presented during Public Comment. A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the
public can address the Commissioners on items that are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are
limited to three (3) minutes each. If yoµ desire to speak during Public Comment, fill out a SPEAKER
CARD and submit it to the Minutes Clerk. If there are more than five (5) speakers, the remaining
speakers will be heard at the end of the agenda just prior to Commissioners Reports. When you are
called to speak, please come forward to the podium and state your name.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
1. POLICE REPORT -(Staff Contact: Lt. Calderwood, Police Department)
Staff's Recommendation: Information only
2. FISCAL YEAR 2017-18 ANNUAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT MONITORING REPORT UPDATE -
(Staff Contact: Hossein Ajideh, Public Works)
Staff's Recommendation: Approve staff recommendations
3. POINSETTIA LANE TRAFFIC ANALYSIS-(Staff Contact: John Kim, Public Works)
Staff's Recommendation: Information only
4. REGIONAL TRAFFIC CALMING PRACTICES -(Staff Contact: John Kim, Public Works)
Staff's Recommendation: Information only
5. UPADATE ON CARLSBAD BOULEVARD AND TAMARACK AVENUE TRAFFIC CALMING
ENHANCEMENT-(Staff Contact: John Kim, Public Works)
Staff's Recommendation: Information only
CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER COMMENTS:
City Traffic Engineer Report-Attachment A
TRAFFIC AND MOBILITY COMMISSION COMMENTS:
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Continuation of the Public Comments
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TRAFFIC AND MOBILITY COMMISSION AGENDA
Dec.2,20i~
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This portion of the agenda is set aside for continuation of public comments, if necessary, due to
exceeding the total time allotted in the first public comments section. When you are called to
speak, please come forward to the podium and state your name. The remainder of the categories
are for reporting purposes. In conformance with the Brown Act, no public testimony and no
Commission action can occur on these items.
ADJOURNMENT:
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TRAFFIC AND MOBILITY COMMISSION AGENDA
Dec.2,2019
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ABOUT THE TRAFFIC AND MOBILITY COMMISSION AGENDA
Per Carlsbad Municipal Code 2.28.050 the Traffic and Mobility Commission is an advisory commission to the
City Council directed to study all matters referred to it concerning traffic safety and pedestrian safety and to
make written recommendations to the city council regarding traffic and pedestrian safety within the city.
The Ralph M. Brown Act (commonly referred to as the "Brown Act") governs open meetings for local
government bodies in the state of California. The Brown Act guarantees the public's right to attend and
participate in meetings of local legislative bodies and is contained in section 54950 et seq. of the Government
Code. The Brown Act also includes requirements for the distribution of agendas for these public meetings.
TRAFFIC AND MOBILITY COMMISSION PROCEDURE
For each item on the agenda, City of Carlsbad staff will present a report to the Traffic and Mobility
Com miss.ion. The Traffic and Mobility Commissioners may then ask clarifying questions about the staff report
in advance of the public outreach. The audience will then be asked for comment. The Traffic and Mobility
Commission is interested to hear all persons wishing to give testimony. Please file a "Request to Speak"
form to speak on items listed on the agenda. Persons not desiring to speak, but wishing to be recorded as
proponents or protesters of record, may do so by submitting their name and address to the minutes clerk. If
anyone wishes to question a Traffic and Mobility Commission recommendation, they may contact the Traffic
and Mobility Division at 1635 Faraday Avenue, between the hours of 7:30 and 5:30, Monday through
Thursday, and 8:00 to 5:00 on Friday.
Visual materials should be submitted to the Transportation Department at 1635 Faraday Avenue no later
than noon the Friday before the meeting. Please label all materials with the agenda item number you are
representing. All materials exhibited to the Traffic and Mobility Commission during the meeting (slides, maps,
photos, etc.) are part of the public record and must be kept by the Traffic and Mobility Division for at least
60 days after final action on the matter. Your materials will be returned upon written request. Video clips
cannot be accommodated.
The Public Comment portion of the Agenda allows community members to speak on items that are not on
the agenda. If you desire to speak about an item not listed on the agenda, a "Request to Speak" form should
be filed with the Minutes Clerk. In conformance with the Brown Act, no action can occur on items presented
during Public Comment.
Any agenda related writings or documents provided to the majority of the Traffic and Mobility Commission
after distribution of the Agenda packet will be available for public inspection at the Transportation
Department located at 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008. In addition, a binder containing all agenda
related writings and documents will be held by the Minutes Clerk at each Traffic and Mobility Commission
meeting and available for public review.
Those wishing to speak to the Traffic and Mobility Commission are asked to come forward, speak into the
microphone, and give their name and address for the taped record. A time limit of three minutes is allotted
to each speaker. Members of the public are asked to observe order at this meeting and to conduct
themselves in a courteous and respectful manner.
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Attachment A
Meeting Date: December 2, 2019
To: Traffic and Mobility Commission
Staff Contact: John Kim, City Traffic Engineer
John.Kim@carlsbadca.gov, 760-602-2757
Subject: City Traffic Engineer Report
Past City Council Actions on Traffic and Mobility Items
July 9, 2019
5. Award contract for 2018 Pavement Overlay Project (CIP 6001-18OL)
6. Advertise for bids for 2019-20 Slurry Seal Project (CIP 6001-19SS)
8. Award of contract for Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Project (CIP 6070)
14. Informational report on Traffic Impact Methodologies
July 16, 2019
4. Growth Management Plan – determination of deficient street segments
July 23, 2019
3. Award of contract for Palomar Airport Road widening project at Paseo Del Norte (CIP
6043 and 6044)
9. Presentation from Caltrans regarding I-5 North Coast Corridor Program Phase 1
August 20, 2019
2. Award of consultant contract for Transportation Demand Management services
8. Introduce Ordinance to amend Carlsbad Municipal Code to update the Traffic Safety
Commission name and duties
9. Introduce Ordinance to accept California Coastal Commission modifications to Village
and Barrio Master Plan
August 27, 2019
4. Adopt Ordinance to amend Carlsbad Municipal Code to update the Traffic Safety
Commission name and duties
5. Adopt Ordinance to accept California Coastal Commission modifications to Village and
Barrio Master Plan
8. Adopt Resolution approving General Plan amendment for Trails Master Plan and
adopting the Trails Master Plan
City Traffic Engineer Report
September 10, 2019
10. Presentation from SANDAG regarding the Carlsbad Village Drive railroad crossing
trench alternatives
September 17, 2019
3. Award of contract for 2019-20 Slurry Seal Project (CIP 6001-19SS)
5. Adopt resolution opposing D-III modified standards compliance alternative and
support for the B-II enhanced alternative McClellan-Palomar Airport Master Plan design
classification
6. Introduce ordinance to authorize enforcement of designated electric vehicle charging
stations located in public parking areas
10. Informational update on Barrio street lighting and Village and Barrio Traffic Circles
Projects (CIP 4013 and 4015)
September 24, 2019
4. Advertise for traffic signals at Poinsettia Lane/Cassia Road and Poinsettia Lane/Oriole
Court/Skimmer Court (CIP 6329 and 6330)
7. Adopt ordinance to authorize enforcement of designated electric vehicle charging
stations located in public parking areas
9. Information presentation on traffic calming enhancements on Carlsbad Boulevard,
College Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue
October 8, 2019
4. Introduce ordinance amending Carlsbad Municipal Code regarding review and
approval of plans and specifications for traffic control devices and construction projects
October 15, 2019
8. Adopt ordinance amending Carlsbad Municipal Code regarding review and approval
of plans and specifications for traffic control devices and construction projects
11. Informational presentation by Caltrans and SANDAG on proposed enhancements to
I-5 under-crossings at Carlsbad Village Drive and Chestnut Avenue
October 22, 2019
No Traffic & Mobility items
November 12, 2019
11. Presentation from California Strategies & Advocacy on 2020 California housing laws
including Senate Bill 330.
15. Adopt resolution to approve the Traffic and Mobility Commission work plan and
draft communication plan for FY 2019-20
November 19, 2019
8. Adopt resolution approving appropriation of additional funds for Palomar Airport
Road widening project (CIP 6043 and 6044)
9. Adopt resolution authorizing execution of consultant agreement for engineering
design of Village and Barrio Traffic Circles project (CIP 4015)
10. Adopt resolution approving plans and authorize to advertise for bids the traffic
signals at Poinsettia Lane/Cassia and Poinsettia Lane/Oriole Courte/Skimmer Court (CIP
6329 and 6330)
13. Adopt resolution to accept FY 2019 Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic
Enforcement Program (STEP)
18. Presentation providing an overview of traffic calming in the region including best
practices, standards and programs
Upcoming City Council Items on Traffic and Mobility
December 10, 2019
15. Recommendations on work plan and timeline for amendments to the Village &
Barrio Master Plan
18. Informational report on TDM/TSM
22. Informational report on Poinsettia Lane Traffic Analysis
December 17, 2019
20. Determination of four deficient street facilities according to Growth Management
Plan and adoption of measures to address deficiencies
Other Items
Recently completed project – public works project to install speed feedback signs on the
following streets:
• Jefferson Street (1)
• State Street (2)
• Tamarack Avenue (2)
• Alicante Road (3)
• El Fuerte Street (3)
Currently under construction – Minor public works project to install Rectangular Rapid Flashing
Beacons (RRFB) at the following intersections:
• Batiquitos Drive & Golden Star Lane
• Batiquitos Drive & Aviara Drive
• Batiquitos Drive & Spoonbill Lane
• Armada Drive & Fleet Street (North)
• Armada Drive & Fleet Street (South)
• Armada Drive & Grand Pacific Driveway
• State Street & Laguna Drive
• Gateway Road & Innovation Way