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July 10, 2018
Mayor and City Council
Kevin Crawford, City Manager
John Kim, Associate Engineer
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Traffic calming plans for Daisy Avenue and Harbor Drive
Recommended Action
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Adopt a Resolution approving plans for the Daisy Avenue and Harbor Drive Traffic Calming
Project, Project No. 6070, per the Carlsbad Residential Traffic Management Program.
Executive Summary
Carlsbad uses the Residential Traffic Management Program (CRTMP) to address speeding on
residential streets. City Council adopted the CRTMP in 2001 by adopting Resolution No. 2001-
139, and amended it in 2011 by adopting Resolution No. 2011-115. Daisy Avenue and Harbor
Drive have completed the collaboration process outlined in the CRTMP and have met the
criteria for neighborhood support for their respective traffic calming plans. In accordance with
the CRTMP project approval process, staff is requesting that the City Council approve the Daisy
Avenue and Harbor Drive Traffic Calming Project, Project No. 6070 (Project). Page nine of the
CRTMP states that, "a duly noticed public meeting will be held by the City Council to receive the
recommendations of the Traffic Safety Commission for Phase II implementation."
Discussion
The CRTMP was designed to address vehicle speeding on residential streets, and outlines a
collaborative process between city staff and neighborhood residents to develop solutions that
address resident concerns. The collaboration includes neighborhood meetings to hear resident
concerns and to help formulate specific traffic calming plans tailored for each neighborhood. It
also includes a mail survey to measure neighborhood support. Per the requirements found in
the CRTMP, implementation of a proposed traffic calming plan requires that a majority of the
neighborhood express positive support. The survey is considered valid if 50 percent or more of
the mailed surveys are returned. Positive support is indicated by 67 percent or more of the
returned surveys in favor of the proposed plan.
Daisy Avenue Public Input Process
On April 20, 2017, staff conducted a neighborhood meeting at Alga Norte Park to hear resident
concerns, discuss traffic calming strategies and to develop a traffic calming plan for Daisy
Avenue. A plan comprised of two speed cushions was selected as the preferred concept by a
majority of meeting attendees. After the neighborhood meeting, and in accordance with the
CRTMP, surveys were sent by mail to residents and property owners on Daisy Avenue to gauge
neighborhood support for the preferred concept plan. A total of 90 surveys (75 residents and
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16 non-resident owners) were mailed out for the Daisy Avenue traffic calming plan. 62 signed
surveys were returned to staff, which represents a 69 percent return rate. Of the 62 returned
surveys, 44 were in support of the proposed plan, which represents a support rate of 71
percent. Based on these results the survey is considered valid and the proposed plan has
sufficient support from the community.
On Feb. 5, 2018, staff presented results of the traffic calming process on Daisy Avenue to the
Traffic Safety Commission. After hearing staff's presentation and public comments, the Traffic
Safety Commission voted unanimously in support of the Daisy Avenue traffic calming plan as
presented.
Harbor Drive Public Input Process
On Sept. 21, 2017, staff conducted a neighborhood meeting at the Senior Center to develop a
traffic calming plan for Harbor Drive. A plan comprised of two speed cushions was selected as
the preferred concept by a majority of meeting attendees. After the neighborhood meeting,
and in accordance with the CRTMP, surveys were sent by mail to residents and property owners
on Harbor Drive to gauge neighborhood support for the preferred concept plan. A total of 19
surveys (18 residents and 1 non-resident owner) were mailed out for the Harbor Drive traffic
calming plan. 16 signed surveys were returned to staff, which represents an 84 percent return
rate. Of the 16 returned surveys, 12 were in support of the proposed plan, which represents a
support rate of 75 percent. Based on these results the survey is considered valid and the
proposed plan has sufficient support from the community.
On Dec. 4, 2017, staff presented results of the traffic calming process on Harbor Drive to the
Traffic Safety Commission. After hearing staff's presentation and public comments, the Traffic
Safety Commission voted unanimously in support of the Harbor Drive traffic calming plan as
presented.
Based on the results of the support surveys for the traffic calming plans on Daisy Avenue and
Harbor Drive and the requirements found in the CRTMP, staff recommends City Council
approval of the Project.
Prior to completing the preparation of the construction plans, prototype speed cushions were
constructed and then tested and approved by emergency services staff. The Project
construction plans for Daisy Avenue and Harbor Drive have been completed and are on file at
the Public Works Department. The two projects will be bid together. The estimated cost to
construct these improvements is less than $175,000 and therefore the construction contract
will be executed by the City Manager or designee.
Fiscal Analysis
There are sufficient Gas Tax funds of $650,000 currently appropriated in the Residential Traffic
Improvement Program, Project No. 6070, to complete the Project. The available funds and
estimated construction costs for the Project are shown in the table below:
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RESIDENTIAL TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, CIP NO. 6070
Current Appropriation -Residential Traffic Improvement Program, CIP No. 6070 $650,000
Current Year Expenditures/Encumbrances-Residential Traffic Improvement Program, CIP
No.6070 $0
TOTAL AVAILABLE RESIDENTIAL TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, CIP NO. 6070 $650,000
DAISY AVENUE AND HARBOR DRIVE TRAFFIC CALMING, PROJECT NO. 6070
Construction Contract (estimated) $35,000
Construction Contingency (estimated) $5,250
Construction Management, Inspection, and Material Testing (estimated) $5,250
TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS $45,500 -, $604,500 REMAINING BALANCE AFTER PROJECT ,,, '" ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION NEEDED $0
Next Steps
Once contract documents are fully executed and a purchase order is issued, staff will schedule a
pre-construction meeting with the contractor and will issue a notice to proceed with the
construction of the Project. The Project is tentatively scheduled to start construction this
summer and the contract provides one month to construct the Project improvements.
Environmental Evaluation (CEQA)
The Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA
Guidelines Section 15301(c) -minor alteration of existing facilities including streets, sidewalks,
gutters, and similar facilities involving negligible or no expansion.
Public Notification
This item was noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public
viewing and review at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting date. Prior to the start of
construction, the public will be notified using media methods such as signage, email, website
and other city communication channels.
Exhibits
1. City Council Resolution.
2. Location Map.
July 10, 2018 Item #6 Page 3 of 6
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-125
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS FOR THE DAISY AVENUE AND HARBOR
DRIVE TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 6070, PER THE CARLSBAD
RESIDENTIAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.
Exhibit 1
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has determined it necessary,
desirable, and in the public interest to construct the Daisy Avenue and Harbor Drive Traffic Calming
Project, Project No. 6070 (Project); and
WHEREAS, on May 8, 2001, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2001-139 approving the
Carlsbad Residential Traffic Management Program (CRTMP) to provide the policies and guidelines for
traffic management on residential public streets; and
WHEREAS, on May 24, 2011, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2011-115 amending the
CRTMP; and
WHEREAS, the CRTMP requires City Council to hold a "duly noticed public meeting ... to receive
recommendations of the Traffic Safety Commission for Phase II implementation"; and
WHEREAS, the Traffic Safety Commission has recommended approval of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the public input process and mail support survey conducted for the Daisy Avenue
traffic calming plan has satisfied the requirements of the CRTMP; and
WHEREAS, the public input process and mail support survey conducted for the Harbor Drive
traffic calming plan has satisfied the requirements of the CRTMP; and
WHEREAS, there are sufficient Residential Traffic Management project funds available in the
Gas Tax funds to complete the Project.
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 approves the Daisy Avenue and Harbor Drive Traffic Calming
Project, Project No. 6070, per the requirements in the Carlsbad Residential Traffic
Management Program.
July 10, 2018 Item #6 Page 4 of 6
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 10th day of J.!!!y, 2018, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
M. Hall, K. Blackburn, M. Schumacher, C. Schumacher, M. Packard.
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Responses to Questions from July 10 City Council Briefings
Agenda Item No. 1 -Buena Vista Channel Maintenance
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Carlsbad
Question 1: When was the last t ime channel maintenance was performed?
Answer: Channel maintenance is performed every year, with vegetation removed by . ,,
hand from one-fifth of the northern half of the channel each year.
Question 2: Are the properties in Oceanside included in t he district and are they
assessed?
Answer: Yes.
Agenda Item No. 5 -La Costa Avenue Storm Drain Replacement Program
Question 1: Is this project subject to the cit y's adopted Integrated Pest Management
Program requirements? Specifically, are Sections 3.0 and 5.0 of the Restoration Plan
consistent with the IPM?
Answer : Yes, the project is subject to the 1PM . No, Sections 3.0 and 5.0 are inconsistent
with the 1PM and cit y staff has prepared the attached "Supplemental Information" document to
address this issue.
Question 2: What is the construction-·schedule?
Answer: Construction ca nnot start until after September 17, 2018, due to project
environmental restrictions, and it w ill take 35 working days (approximately 7 weeks) to
complete the project.
Agenda Item No. 6 -Traffic Calming Plans for Daisy Ave and Harbor Dr
Question: Is the city planning to install any traffic control signage on Chinquapin Ave
near the int ersection with Harbor Drive?
Answer: The city is preparing a City Council Inquiry response to this question which will
be distributed to the City Council once it is completed.
Agenda Item No. 8 -Recycled W ater Phase Ill Pipeline Expansion Segment 5
{NOTE: This Item is being rescheduled for the July 24, 2018 City Council meeting)
Question: What is t he construction schedule?
Answer: Actual construction on the project is not li kely to start until January 2019 and
fin ish in the Spring of 2020.
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Agenda Item No. 9 -Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1
Question: How does the city ensure that the Business Parks and HOA's that have
assumed responsibility for maintaining medians and parkways within the.ir boundaries are
doing so in a manner consistent with city standards? -
Answer: The city does not regularly inspect the maintenance practices of any Business
Parks and/or HOA's that assume tree and median maintenance responsibilities via a formalized
agreement with the city. The Business Parks and/or HOA's assume all liability for their
maintenance activities and indemnify the city against any claims.
Agenda Item No. 11-Grand Pacific Palisades Resort
Question 1: Does the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan1 (CRSP) have an architectural design
standard for this planning area?
Answer: Yes, the CRSP requires Mediterranean architecture in Planning Area 3.
Question 2: Did the California Coastal Commission review the project specific to lower
cost visitor-serving recreational uses?
Answer: Not directly, but, at staff's direction, the applicant prepared an affordable
accommodations analysis for the project based on and consistent with methodologies and
assumptions in analyses submitted for other recent projects and accepted by the Cal Coastal
Commission, with new data pertinent to the current project.
Agenda Item No. 12 -Village and Barrio Master Plan
Question 1: What definition/description of "mobility hub" does the Plan utilize?
Answer: Appendix A (Definitions) of the Master Plan defines a mobility hub as "a
transportation center that provides an array of transportation services, amenities and design
enhancements that bridge the gap between transit and where people live, work and play."
Mobility hub, is a conditionally-permitted land use in the VC district.
The appendix also defines mobility support services as a land use, "or combination of uses, that
directly supports the mobility needs of residents, workers, and visitors to the Village and Barrio
Master Plan area. Sµch use, or combination of uses, addresses 'first mile/last mile' limitations
faced by transit riders by providing services to get them from their point of origin or to their
final destination." Such uses include 1:ar-share, bike-share, electric vehicle charging stations
(EVCS) (including electric bicycles), demand-based shuttle or trolley services, pedestrian and
bicycle comfort stations, and secure bicycle parking. Mobility support services are
conditionally-permitted in the HOSP, VC, VG, and FC districts.
Mobility hubs and mobility support services as described in the Master Plan are intended to
support SANDAG's Regional Mobility Hub Strategy contained in the San Diego Forward: The
Regional Plan.
Question 2: Was the Plan presented to the Traffic Safety Commission? If so, was it
presented as in information item or as an action item?
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Answer: The traffic Safety Commission (TSC) received a presentation on the draft Village
and Barrio Master Plan process on September 8, 2014. The purpose of the presentation was to
inform the TSC about the update process, community outreach steps and overall timeline. Staff
also requested that1the TSC designate a Commissioner or two to participate in the interview
process conducted by the city's consultant team. Commissioners Muir and Hunter agreed to
participate in the interviews.
In addition, the Traffic Safety Commission received a report for discussion and comment on the
draft Village, Barrio and Beach Parking Study and Parking Management Plan on August 7, 2017.
No formal action was taken on the item.
Question 3: Has Caltrans released their guidelines for "cycle tracks"?
Answer: CalTrans issued its initial guidance for Class IV Bikeways (Separated
Bikeways/Cycle Tracks) in December 2015 (Design Information Bulletin No. 89). The
introduction to the guidance states that "The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
publication Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design Guide (FHWA Guide) should be used to
design separated bikeways ... The FHWA Guide used the Urban Bikeway Design Guide, a
National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) publication, as part of its source
material. The NACTO publication also provides additional guidance not covered in this DIB
[Design Information Bulletin]. The use of that guidance, coupled with sound engineering
judgment, can be used in collaboration with the guidance in this DIB (p. 1}."
Staff utilized the FHWA guide referenced in the CalTrans DIB in developing the plan level
conceptual recommendations for Class IV Separated Bikeways (Cycle Tracks) in the Master Plan.
Note that CalTrans issued updated Class IV Bikeway guidance as_DIB 89-01 on May 3, 2018. City
staff will utilize the most current CalTrans guidance available at the time project level design
plans are developed.
Question 4: Does the State Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) have any
standards regulating the concentration/density of alcohol-serving establishments (breweries,
distilleries, wineries, restaurants with alcohol, etc.) in a given geographical location?
Answer: Breweries, wineries, and distilleries are regulated as alcohol manufacturers
and, unlike retail (on-sale or off-sale) licensees, are not subject to license overconcentration
limits for a given area. In other words, there are no spacing requirements or a statutory limit on
the number of licensed beer/wine/distilled spirits manufacturers in a census tract. However,
the local ABC district supervisor advised staff that in their investigation of a manufacturers
license, the ABC will evaluate whether a proposed location is within 100 feet of a residence and
may impose conditions/restrictions on the licensee to mitigate potential impacts to nearby
residents.
Staff was also informed that, unlike for a retail license, the ABC cannot require the
applicant for a beer/ wine/ distilled spirits manufacturer type license to obtain zoning clearance
from the local jurisdiction prior to issuance of the license. It is however, ABC practice to advise
their applicants to check with the locality regarding land use permit requirements. ABC will also
provide notice to the local jurisdiction (typically the police department) when a license
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application has been made, but zoning approval is not a pre-requisite to ABC issuance of a non-
retail, manufacturer license.
Question 5: Was Exhibit 13 -Public Comments to the Staff Report available to the
public?
Answer: Yes. Exhibit 13 was listed in the Staff Report as "on file in the Office of the City
Clerk" and was available there in hard copy. In addition Exhibit 13 was electronically posted on
the city website 91ong with the rest of the Agenda items for the July 10, 2018 City Council
meeting (link to Exhibit 13: http:ljwww.carlsbadca.gov/cityhall/clerk/meetings/default.asp ).
Question 6: What is the proposed master plan's relationship to the recently approved
Arts & Culture Master Plan?
Answer: Planning Division and Cultural Arts Office staff worked together during the
drafting of both master plans to ensure coordination of both documents. A review of the
recently approved Arts & Culture Master Plan and the proposed Village and Barrio Master Plan
verifies consistency.
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Attachment: Item 5 -La Costa Avenue Storm Draine
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Additional Material/Information Regarding Staff Report Item #5 -Award of a contract
to Tri Group Construction and Development Inc. for an amount not to exceed $181,000
for the construction of the La Costa Avenue Storm Drain Replacement Program -Storm
Drain Improvements East of Piraeus Street.
The subject staff report includes the approval of a Right of Entry permit (Permit) from the California
Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to facilitate the construction of the storm drain system. The
Right of Entry permit includes a Restoration Pian, for area~ that may be disturbed during construction,
which was prepared by the City and provided to the CDFW for inclusion in the Permit. The published
version of staff report included an outdated version of the Restoration Plan. The updated/current
version of the Restoration Plan is dated March 2018 and it was prepared to reflect the updated/current
Integrated Pest Management (1PM) plan which was approved by the City Council on December 5, 2017.
The updated Restoration Plan replaces language that referenced the use of glyphosate herbicides and
replaces it with language that is consistent with the city's current 1PM plan.
In particular Sections 3 and 5 of the Restoration plan were revised as follows:
3.0 SITE PREPARATION
Once construction of the new storm drain system is complete, site preparation can commence.
3.1 Appropriate erosion control materials (e.g., straw wattles) shall be installed.
3.2 Prior to planting and seeding, all weeds, trash, and debris shall be removed from resto'ration
areas.
3.3 '."leeds (nonnative species) shall be killed/eradicated before they reach the seed stage of
gro•1rth or exceed 6 inches in length, ',¥hichever occurs first. \t'leeds shall be eradicated through
hand remo11al, or herbicide for those \•reeds that require herbicide to kill them (e.g., arundo
[Arundo donax], f.ennel Foeniculum vulgare], etc.). Weeds (nonnative species) shall be
killed/eradicated before they reach the seed stage of growth or exceed 6 inches in length,
whichever occurs fir~t. Weeds shall be eradicated through hand-removal whenever possible.
Removal of difficult, perennial species will be removed using methods consistent with the City's
current Integrated Pest Management Plan (1PM).
3.4 Herbicide shall be a glyphosate approved for use by ,.,,,aters. Herbicide shall be overseen by a
licensed Pest Control Advisor and applied by a certified Pest Control Applicator. Herbicide
approved for use by waters may be used if consistent with the 1PM, with authorization from the
City biologist. Herbicide shall be overseen by a licensed Pest Control Advisor and applied by a
certified Pest Control Applicator.
3.5 Weeds that re-establish after the initial weed control and before seeding will als? be killed
and removed in a manner consistent with the 1PM. The Contractor shall confirm that the site is
weed-free before seeding.
5.0 MAINTENANCE AND SUCCESS STANDARDS
5.1 After the City biologist confirms in writing that the restoration installation work is complete,
the 90-day plant establishment period will begin. The primary standards for the restored habitat
are establishment of native species, erosion control and eradicating problematic invasive
exotics.
5.2 The Contractor is responsible for plant care (watering if necessary); weed control, debris and
trash removal, and erosion control to meet the success standards.
5.3 The Contractor has the option of watering (e.g., hand watering o~ water truck) seeded areas
within restoration areas to promote the restoration process.
5.4 All weed species •.vithin the restored area shall be controlled by hand pulling or herbicide
application, if chemical treatment is needed to kill particular weed species. Weeds shall be
controlled before they set seed or become €i inches in length. Weed debris 'ti.till be properly
disposed of offsite. All weed species within the restored area shall be controlled by hand pulling
or other methods consistent with the City's 1PM. Weeds shall be controlled before they set seed
or become 6 inches in length. Weed debris will be properly disposed of offsite.
5.5 The BiologicafMonitor will provide a list to ~he Contractor (monthly) of weed species that
need to be eradicated.
5.6 During the maintenance period, the Contractor shall remove all debris and trash from the
restoration areas. Organic debris (e.g., stems and branches) may be left in place.
5.7 During the maintenance period, the Contractor shall maintain erosion control materials,
repair erosion, and install additional'erosion control materials as necessary and at the discretion
of the City biologist. Erosion control materials could include, but are not limited to: straw
wattles, gravel bags, and/or mulch.
The updated/current version of the Restoration Plan will be incorporated into the Permit for execution
by the City and the CDFW.
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Subject: Speed humps on Harbor Dr. issue on tonight's agenda
This topic is on your agenda tonight. I've attached my letter supporting installing speed humps on Harbor and have
copied it below in case you can't open the doc (sent 2 formats of the same doc). I cannot make the meeting tonight, but
hope you will consider my input.
Thank you,
Debra Bodine
July 10, 2018
Re: Harbor Dr. Speed Humps
Dear Carlsbad City Council Member:
I spoke at the last council meeting, but I am not good at public speaking & really didn't make my point well. Hopefully,
this expresses it better.
In my experience city employees find all kinds of reasons to not take corrective action or they simply postpone or delay
action in the hope that citizens give up.
This was my experience back in 1999 when I first gathered the support of the majority of residents of Chinquapin Ave. &
Harbor to address a speeding problem on our st.
I gave up after months of interactions with city employees once it seemed evident that city workers put more
effort into reasons they couldn't help rather than trying to do anything to help. I guess doing nothing was a
risk they didn't mind taking since they don't live here.
Several years ago, Micheal Shannon took up the cause soon after he moved in since the speeding had only
gotten worse. The residents of Harbor have submitted letters, met with officials, officials came out to Harbor,
gone through all the steps & jumped through all the hoops presented to us by the city--in some cases 2 or
more times, since this project was somehow dropped during the first go round.
Carlsbad even had a big (and presumably costly) presentation to which all but 3 residents were present. At
least 6 Carlsbad employees were in attendance, they had produced a big poster with possible solutions
color flyers and the whole thing was videotaped (I'm sure it's in the archives if you want to see how united the residents
were on this matter).
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After this meeting we again followed procedures & had an overwhelming majority of residents approve the speed hump
plan. A timeline ~as set by the city.
Then, once again, the city let the project languish. So once again, it appears as though the city may be hoping they
outlast us and that, like I did many years ago, we give up.
But Micheal won't let this go. And he shouldn't. We aren't asking a lot, only that the city follow through with what was
promised and scheduled--the installation of speed humps.
Once speed humps are installed, we Carlsbad residents on Harbor will have the same right to safer, slower traffic that
the residents of the condos* around us already enjoy.
I appreciate your consideration in seeing that the city follow through on its promise this time.
Thank you,
Debra Bodine,
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*The condos already have speed bumps on their drives which seems to motivate some of their residents to drive like
maniacs on our streets to make up for their perceived lost time.
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