The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About2015-02-17; City Council; 21860; Carlsbad Boulevard Realignment Program Status ReportCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL AB# MTG. DEPT. 21,860 2/17/15 CM CARLSBAD BOULEVARD REALIGNMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT DEPF. DIRECTOR CITY ATTY. CITY MGR. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive an oral status report from staff regarding the Carlsbad Boulevard Realignment Program and provide direction as applicable. ITEM EXPLANATION: Over the past several years the city has pursued a path to reimagine Carlsbad Boulevard as a scenic coastal corridor that invites people to enjoy the natural beauty of our coastline, v\/hether on foot, by bike or in a car. In an October 2013 meeting, the City Council gave direction to staff to pursue "livable" or "complete" streets improvements within the existing public right-of-way along the entire length of Carlsbad Boulevard. The goal is to make the Carlsbad Boulevard coastal corridor, spanning nearly seven miles border to border, into a "world class" coastline that preserves and enhances the character and uniqueness of Carlsbad, including scenic and inviting paths for walking, jogging and biking; oceanfront open space with places to gather, take in the views and relax along the beach and bluffs; enhanced beach access and more parking; more restrooms, showers, water fountains, benches and other beach amenities; a safe, steady, easy moving flow of traffic; and convenient, beach-friendly shops, food services, and other amenities for beach goers and residents. Since the October 2013 City Council meeting, a number of complete street improvement projects in the Carlsbad Boulevard coastal corridor have either been completed, are currently underway, have received funding and will commence in the near future, or are planned as future projects. City staff will present an oral status report regarding the completed and planned activity associated with the Carlsbad Boulevard Realignment Program. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21065, this status report does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of CEQA in that no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and therefore does not require environmental review. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Gary T. Barberio 760-434-2821 Rarv.barberjo(5)carlsbadca.gov FOR CLERK USE. COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED • CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC • DENIED • CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN • CONTINUED • RETURNED TO STAFF • WITHDRAWN • OTHER - SEE MINUTES • AMENDED • REPORT RECEIVED Carlsbad Boulevard Realignment Program Status Report Program Team •Gary Barberio –Program Manager •Celia Brewer •Kathy Dodson •Chris Hazeltine •Glen Van Peski •Pat Thomas •Doug Bilse •Marshall Plantz •Dave de Cordova •Peder Norby Today’s Presentation •Review current conditions •Review past city direction •What has been completed •What is underway •What is plan for the future Current Conditions Current Conditions Current Conditions Current Conditions Current Conditions Current Conditions Current Conditions Past Direction •October 2013 Council direction “Pursue livable streets improvements within the Carlsbad Boulevard right-of- way, with an expanded south to north boundary.” Past Direction •Carlsbad Community Vision •“World Class City” •2014 Carlsbad Resident Survey –Four Focus Groups •2015 City Council goal setting Recently Completed Projects •CVD & Grand Pedestrian Scrambles •Carlsbad Boulevard Crosswalks •Carlsbad Boulevard Lane Striping/Overlay •State Street Roundabout •“Carlsbad” Sign CVD & Grand Pedestrian Scrambles Carlsbad Boulevard Crosswalks Carlsbad Boulevard Crosswalks Carlsbad Boulevard Lane Stripping/Overlay State Street Roundabout State Street Roundabout State Street Roundabout State Street Roundabout State Street Roundabout “Carlsbad” Sign Work Underway •Carlsbad Boulevard Railroad Bridge •Coastal Corridor Multi-Modal Infrastructure Plan Carlsbad Boulevard Railroad Bridge Carlsbad Boulevard Railroad Bridge •Bridge rail replacement, sidewalk improvements, bike lanes, travel lane narrowing •Construction; Jan –Jun 2015 •$1,269,300 project Coastal Corridor Multi-Modal Infrastructure Plan •Roadmap to activate the goals and policies of the new GP Mobility Element & CAP •Identify ways to link users to activity centers along the Carlsbad coastline •Dec 2014 –Nov 2015 •$100,000 project budget Coastal Corridor Multi-Modal Infrastructure Plan Coastal Corridor Multi-Modal Infrastructure Plan Planned Projects •Tamarack Ave/Carlsbad Blvd Intersection Pedestrian Improvements •Carlsbad Blvd Improvements -Cannon Rd to Manzano Dr •South Carlsbad Blvd –Manzano Dr to southern city limit Tamarack Ave/Carlsbad Blvd Intersection Pedestrian Improvements Tamarack Ave/Carlsbad Blvd Intersection Pedestrian Improvements Tamarack Ave/Carlsbad Blvd Intersection Pedestrian Improvements Tamarack Ave/Carlsbad Blvd Intersection Pedestrian Improvements Tamarack Ave/Carlsbad Blvd Intersection Pedestrian Improvements •Outreach, design, permitting; Mar-Nov 2015 •Construction drawings, bid prep, selection, and award contract; Dec 2015 –Aug 2016 •Start and Complete Construction; Sept 2016 –Jan 2017 •$455K in FY 14/15 CIP funding; Seeking $270K in SANDAG Grant; $725K total Carlsbad Blvd Improvements -Cannon Rd to Manzano Dr Carlsbad Blvd Improvements -Cannon Rd to Manzano Dr Carlsbad Blvd Improvements -Cannon Rd to Manzano Dr Carlsbad Blvd Improvements –Cannon Rd to Manzano Dr Carlsbad Blvd Improvements -Cannon Rd to Manzano Dr •Outreach, design, permitting; Mar-Dec 2015 •Construction drawings, bid prep, selection, and award contract; Jan –Aug 2016 •Start and Complete Construction; Sept 2016 –Jun 2017 •$6 mill in FY 14/15 CIP funding South Carlsbad Blvd –Manzano Dr to Southern City Limit South Carlsbad Blvd –Manzano Dr to Southern City Limit South Carlsbad Blvd –Manzano Dr to Southern City Limit South Carlsbad Blvd –Manzano Dr to Southern City Limit South Carlsbad Blvd –Manzano Dr to Southern City Limit South Carlsbad Blvd –Manzano Dr to Southern City Limit •Public Outreach, Concept Design; –Mar 2015 –Feb 2016 •Permitting & CEQA (EIR likely); Dependent on outcome of concept design phase •Phasing plan, Construction drawings, bid prep, selection, and award contract; Dependent on outcomes of concept design and permitting phases Remaining Segments •Village Area -Beech Ave to Tamarack Ave •Tamarack Ave to Cannon Rd Village Area Beech Ave to Tamarack Ave Village Area Beech Ave to Tamarack Ave Village Area Beech Ave to Tamarack Ave •Carlsbad Blvd alignment/lane configuration determined thru Village MP Update process; •CIP project sequencing by City Council Tamarack Ave to Cannon Rd Tamarack Ave to Cannon Rd Tamarack Ave to Cannon Rd •Outreach, design, permitting done at time of EPS redevelopment planning/permitting; EPS demolition by 2020 Looking Forward Looking Forward Looking Forward Looking Forward Looking Forward Looking Forward Looking Forward Looking Forward Looking Forward Looking Forward Looking Forward Looking Forward Looking Forward Looking Forward Looking Forward Looking Forward Looking Forward Looking Forward Looking Forward Carlsbad Boulevard Realignment Program Status Report Questions?