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Home My WebLink About2020-10-22; Noise and Racing Concerns on Carlsbad Boulevard; Cobian, SheilaTo the members of the: CITY COUNCIL Date 10/ad-/l!c CA ✓ CC ✓ CM ..:!._. ACM _:L DCM (3) . v' Oct. 22, 2020 uncil Memorandum To: Honorable Mayor Hall a ers of the City Council From: Sheila Cobian, Assistant o,~,lff"°!ttT Manager Via: Scott Chadwick, City M · nag r Re: Noise and Racing Cone · on Carlsbad Boulevard {city of Carlsbad Memo ID #2020230 This memorandum provides information related to a petition (Attachment A) that the residents of La Costa Downs, Poinsettia Cove and Hanover Colony submitted to the City regarding noise and racing concerns on Carlsbad Boulevard between La Costa Avenue and Palomar Airport Road. Background Since August, city staff in the Police Department and Public Works Department have been working with representatives from the La Costa Downs, Poinsettia Cove and Hanover Colony to address concerns relating to excessive noise and racing on Carlsbad Boulevard between La Costa Avenue and Palomar Airport Road. The residents are requesting that the City implement solutions to address the following: • Excessive modified exhaust noise in current violation of State and Federal laws • Speeding motorcycles, performing wheelies, drag car racing, etc. • Motorcycle speeding and accidents due to traffic violation • Pedestrian safety for residents and tourists who visit area beaches Discussion In response to the petition and concerns that have been expressed by the residents relating to noise and racing on Carlsbad Boulevard between La Costa Avenue and Palomar Airport Road, city staff has taken the following actions: • On July 6, 2020, Lt. Christie Calderwood updated the Traffic & Mobility Commission that an electronic message board was placed on Carlsbad Boulevard at Poinsettia Lane for two weeks in June 2020 educating motorists that enforcement of loud exhaust violations was actively occurring in the area. • On Aug. 20, 2020, Public Works staff contacted the neighborhood representative to inform her that the Police Department and Public Works Department were working together to have permanent signs installed regarding enforcement of loud exhaust violations. • On Aug. 21, 2020, City Manager office staff contacted the n~ighborhood representative to discuss the request for additional enforcement and traffic calming on Carlsbad Boulevard. • On Aug. 27, 2020, additional enforcement commenced in the area after the Police Department purchased decibel readers and received training from a Motor Officer from the Laguna Beach Police Department specific to the decibel readers. City Manager Department 1200 Carlsbad Village Dr. I Carlsbad, CA 92008 I 760-434-2917 t Council Memo -Noise and Racing Concerns on Carlsbad Boulevard Oct. 16, 2020 Page 2 • On. Sept. 22, 2020, in response to a request for additional action, City Manager staff suggested that the resident prepare comments and present them to the Traffic & Mobility Commission. • On Oct. 5, 2020, the Traffic & Mobility Commission received comments from the residents in the neighborhood. Lt. Calderwood provided an update to the Commission on the efforts to address the neighborhood concerns. The Commission did not direct staff to place discussion of the topic on an upcoming agenda. • On Oct. 6, 2020, Transportation Department staff was contacted by the neighborhood . representative to inquire why the changes suggested in their petition was not voted on at the Oct. 5, 2020, Traffic & Mobility Commission meeting. Staff explained that in compliance with the Brown Act, the Commissioners are not permitted to take any action on an item that is not on the agenda. However, the Commission could direct staff to return with an agenda item at a future meeting to discuss the resident's concerns. Staff also informed the neighborhood representative that the following active projects are being evaluated: o Roundabouts on Carlsbad Boulevard at Cannon Road and Tamarack Avenue. o Evaluation of the installation of in-pavement flashing lights, curb extensions (where feasible), high-visibility crosswalk markings and green bicycle lane treatments on the existing marked crosswalks on Carlsbad Boulevard at Hemlock Avenue, Cherry Avenue, Maple Avenue, Sycamore Avenue, Oak Avenue and Army/Navy Academy. • On Oct. 15, 2020, Lt. Calderwood notified the resident that the permanent sign age was placed at La Costa Avenue, Poinsettia Lane, Cerezo Drive, Cherry Avenue and near the Army Navy Academy in the northbound lanes as well as Chestnut Road, Cerezo Drive and Island Way in the southbound lanes advising that Loud Exhaust is enforced. Lt. Calderwood also advised that from July 1, 2020, to Oct. 14, 2020, the Motor Officers had written 57 citations and nine written warnings for loud exhaust on Carlsbad Boulevard. Next Steps The City Manager has scheduled a meeting on Nov. 5, 2020, with the neighborhood representatives, staff from Public Works and the Police Department to further discuss solutions to the traffic concerns expressed by the residents. Should the City Council wish to have the concerns of the residents discussed at a City Council meeting, a motion to place the topic on an upcoming agenda would be necessary. Attachment: A. Resident petition cc: Geoff Patnoe, Assistant City Manager Celia Brewer, City Attorney Attachment A ~ I Ht-N o C s.E.. LEN E--L t S. o u0 DF ~~ r_) ) ;::f LJ ~T U'.>VVl -E.-ON A ~~o i G~E . , , Neighborhood petition to the Carlsbad: Mayor, City Attorney, City Council We, the residents of coastal Carlsbad residing in these developments are now petitioning the City government regarding the perpetual traffic violations on Carlsbad Blvd-Hwy US 101. The purpose of this petition is to request the city to implement solutions to let us enjoy a peaceful and tranquil environment. (a) Excessive modified exhaust noise in current violation of State and Federal laws (b) Speeding motorcycles, performing wheelies, drag car racing etc. (c) Motorcycle speeding and accidents due to traffic violation ( d) Pedestrian safety for residents and tourists who visit area beaches Last name: Address: Signature: -vk,kwM+. -7 ~y _,,,..- I ' WAr/4.. ' lJh; W~r f)-cf-- Neighborhood petition to the Carlsbad: Mayor, City Attorney, City Council We, the residents of coastal Carlsbad residing in these developments are now petitioning the City government regarding the perpetual traffic violations on Carlsbad Blvd-Hwy US 101 .. The purpose of this petition is to request the city to implement solutions to let us ~njoy a peaceful and tranquil environment. (a) Excessive modified exhaust noise in current violation of State and Federal laws (b) Speeding motorcycles, performing wheelies, drag car racing etc. (c) Motorcycle speeding and accidents due to traffic violation (d) Pedestrian safety for residents and tourists who visit area beaches Development's name: H t011l/Rr fectl-h &/or,/ Last name: Address: Signature: \ \ ~ ,~"'1et\A ~ s:fr:ve J)a;,1 ~.?.-i.s 1 Neighborhood petition to the Carlsbad: Mayor, City Attorney, City Council We, the residents of coastal Carlsbad residing in these developments are now petitioning the City government regarding the perpetual traffic violations on Carlsbad Blvd-Hwy US 101,. .The purpose of this petition is to request the city to implement solutions to let us enjoy a peaceful and tranquil environment (a) Excessive modified exhaust noise in current violation of State and Federal laws (b) Speeding motorcycles, performing wheelies, drag car racing etc. (c) Motorcycle speeding and accidents due to traffic violation (d) Pedestrian safety for residents and tourists who visit area beaches Development's name: Hanov.e,,y-B-e---ac.,VJ Go( 6vtt1 Last name: Address: KY1.Sf1°'3-Yls-Ul \NVI 1rlW2-+e-Y ST. 1 We the Residents of Coastal Carlsbad that live along Coastal Highway are sending into the City Mayor and Council a petition to the City Government to make changes to the excessive abuse of .noise along 101 .. If you are interested in having your name "on this petition please sign and date the next page and mail it back in the return postal paid envelope. We have over 50 signatures so far just stretching down 2.5 miles from La Costa to Palomar Airport Road. Thank you for your consideration: Your La Costa Downs Neighbors ~~ £!_ ~(jV~ fl& c;,_1/-,~U1 tfS~~! Neighborhood petition to the Carlsbad: Mayor, City Attorney, City Council We, the residents of coastat Carlsbad residing in these developments are now petitioning the City government regarding the perpetual traffic violations on Carlsbad Blvd-Hwy US 101. The purpose of this petition is to request the city to implement solutions to let us enjoy a peaceful and tranquil environment. (a) Excessive modified exhaust noise in current vioiation of State and Federal laws (b) Speeding motorcycles, performing wheelies, drag car racing etc. (c) Motorcycle speeding and accidents due to traffic violation (d) Pedestrian safety for residents and tourists who visit area beaches Developn:,ent's name: Ha;'l.5lf{J-e,,[ f/)eH'l UJ.&-~ Last name: Address: HA-Li.- Sign~ 1 We the Residents of Coastal Carlsbad that live along Coastal Highway are sending into the City Mayor and Council a petition to the City Government to make changes to the excessive abuse of noise along 101 . If you are interested in ,; having your name·'on this petition please sign and date the next page and mail it back in the return postal paid envelope. We have over 50 signatures so far just stretching down 2.5 miles from La Costa to Palomar Airport Road. Thank you for your consideration: · Your La Costa Downs Neighbors I I Neighborhood petition to the Carlsbad: Mayor, City Attorney, City Council We, the residents of coastal Carlsbad residing in these developments are now petitioning the City government regarding the perpetual traffic violations on Carlsbad Blvd-Hwy US 101.,--.Jhe purpose of this petition is to request the city to implement solutions to let us enjoy a peaceful and tranquil environment. (a) Excessive modified exhaust noise in current violation of State and Federal laws (b) Speeding motorcycles, performing wheelies, drag car racing etc. (c) Motorcycle speeding and accidents due to traffic violation ( d) Pedestrian safety for residents and tourists who visit area beaches Development's name: 'ro ·\ l'\Sdlt'CL CID ve... Last name: Address: Signature: Rub,n 7;-&detu,}zcls Pr ~~ta~ 1 ---- Neighborhood petition to the Carlsbad: Mayor, City Attorney, City Council We, the residents of coastal Carlsbad residing in these developments are now petitioning the City government regarding the perpetual traffic violations on Carlsbad Blvd-Hwy US 101 . .The purpose of this petition is to request the city to implement solutions to let us enjoy a peaceful and tranquil environment. (a) Excessive modified exhaust noise in current violation of State and Federal laws (b) Speeding motorcycles, performing wheelies, drag car racing etc. (c) Motorcycle speeding and accidents due to traffic violation ( d) Pedestrian safety for residents and tourists who visit area beaches Development's name: \\. o.."'o'-'€<" f3~o....c..,\-... Colof'\.'-f Last name: Address: Signature: wh.1:~~ ~ ~r 2)\ Ca,..\5~.J <Yl l 'f-:z.o l, 1 June 21, 2020 To Whom It May Concern: We, the undersigned, became residents when Hanover Beach Colony was being built. Our home is located between Poinsettia and Ponto, directly across from Carlsbad Boulevard/Hwy US 101, South Carlsbad State Beach, and the Pacific Ocean. We believe we have standing to speak for untold hundreds of camping guests who come to relax in our exemplary city, but won't bother to take the time to complain even though they have been affected by what we describe below. Our homes are built close together, yet our neighborhoods enjoy a cooperative, natural serenity which .is chronically disrupted by LIKELY ONLY A FEW INDIVIDUALS who routinely drive on Hwy. 101 at all hours of day and night, hell-bent to keep us from getting restful sleep. Perpetual and excessive violations include: • Modified exhaust systems on motorcycles and 4-wheel vehicles • Speeding between signal lights • Drag racing with multiple vehicles, especially late at night • Motorcyclists doing dangerous wheelie stunts to distract motorists We request the city's implementation of solutions that allow us, campers, and other residents living along Carlsbad Boulevard to ENJOY both our tranquil homesteads and pedestrian safety. Thank you for your consideration, ~ citAJ '-1 Victor E. Ramf;; /\ Nhitewater Street J Carlsbad CA 92011 Neighborhood petition to the Carlsbad: Mayor, City Attorney. City Council We, the residents of coastal Carlsbad residing in these developments are now petitioning the City government regarding the perpetual traffic violations on Carlsbad Blvd-Hwy US 101.0The purpose of this petition is to request the city to implement solutions to let us enjoy a peaceful and tranquil environment. (a) Excessive modified exhaust noise in current violation of State and Federal laws (b) Speeding motorcycles, performing wheelies, drag car racing etc. (c) Motorcycle speeding and accidents due to traffic violation ( d) Pedestrian safety for residents and tourists who visit area beaches Development's name: Doi(\ ){.Jb(a LlHa'. Last name: Address: Signature: _ f[MfUrvJY 0f, 2JLl6-D_ -~ UM\~ ( CA q2fi/l ~Y 1 Neighborhood petition to the Carlsbad: Mayor, City Attorney, City Council We, the residents of coastal Carlsbad residing in these developments are now petitioning the City government regarding the perpetual traffic violations on Carlsbad Blvd-Hwy US 101 .. ..Jhe purpose of this petition is to request the city to implement solutions to let us enjoy a peaceful and tranquil environment. (a) Excessive modified exhaust noise in current violation of State and Federal laws (b) Speeding motorcycles, performing wheelies, drag car racing etc. (c) Motorcycle speeding and accidents due to traffic violation (d) Pedestrian safety for residents and tourists who visit area beaches Development'.s name: /~Al#tllf~ &;,di Ld°UJ/V'Y Last name: .·"":' 1 Neighborhood petition to the Carlsbad: Mayor, City Attorney. City Council We, the residents of coastal Carlsbad residing in these developments are now petitioning the City government regarding the perpetual traffic violations on Carlsbad Blvd-Hwy US 101."".Jhe purpose of this petition is to request the city to implement solutions to let us enjoy a peaceful and tranquil environment. (a) Excessive modified exhaust noise in current violation of State and Federal laws (b) ':pG0ding motorcycles, performing wheelies, drag car racing etc. (c) Motorcycle speeding and accidents due to traffic violation ( d) Pedestrian safety for residents a!:0 tc11_!f!~~~ who Yi$lt Br?3. b~'.'achc~ Development's name: Last name: t,~1 l)s f{ CLIM Address: ---( '( a_J f, u I \--; -5 (< 1 Neighborhood petition to the Carlsbad: Mayor. City Attorney, City Council We, the residents of coastal Carlsbad residing in these developments are now petitioning the City government regarding the perpetual traffic violations on Carlsbad Blvd-Hwy US 101.·J"he purpose of this petition is to request the city to implement solutions to let us enjoy a peaceful and tranquil environment. (a) Excessive modified exhaust noise in current violation of State and Federal laws (b) Speeding motorcycles, performing wheelies, drag car racing etc. {c) Motorcycle speeding and accidents due to traffic violation (d) Pedestrian safety for residents and tourists who visit area beaches Development's name: Last name: Address: Signature: sqc. ~\ ~ b0-dq ~J\ . Cfl-O\_l 1 Neighborhood petition to the Carlsbad: Mayor. Citv Attorney, City Council We, the residents of coastal Carlsbad residing in these developments are now petitioning the City government regarding the perpetual traffic violations on Carlsbad Blvd-Hwy US 101. The purpose of this petition is to request the city to implement solutions to let us enjoy a peaceful and tranquil environment. (a) Excessive modified exhaust noise in current violation of State and Federal laws (b) Speeding motorcycles, performing wheelies, drag car racing etc. (c) Motorcycle speeding and accidents due to traffic violation (d) There are tourists who visit this area for the beaches who cross the road from the Hilton hotels, SeaPointe resort and many hotels/Motels on Avenida Encinas Development's name: ,,d 4 fo 5/1/-Z}o w /v c;- last name: Address: .S0n+-_s:;Jt, J~ ¼+~ h'-tol , GA 1~0 I ( Neighborhood petition to the Carlsbad: Mayor, City Attorney, City Council We, the residents of coastal Carlsbad residing in these developments are now petitioning the City government regarding the perpetual traffic violations on Carlsbad Blvd-Hwy US 101. The purpose of this petition is to request the city to implement solutions to let us enjoy a peaceful and tranquil environment. 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