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Home My WebLink About2020-01-06; Traffic and Mobility Commission; MinutesPage 1 of 4 Public Works Transportation 1635 Faraday Avenue  Carlsbad, CA 92008  760-434-2730 t Council Chambers 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, 5:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: Vice-Chair Johnson called the Meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Johnson, Penseyres, Fowler, Linke and Perez. Absent: Gocan, Hunter APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Penseyres, to approve the minutes for Dec. 6, 2019. Motion carried 5/0/0/2 (Absent: Gocan, Hunter) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA: There was no public comment. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: 1. POLICE MONTHLY REPORT – (Staff contact: Lieutenant Christie Calderwood, Police Department) – Informational only Lieutenant Calderwood reported on December Events on the Traffic Division. Lieutenant Calderwood reported on a fatal collision involving a motorcycle collision with a parked auto at the 6800 block of Avenida Encinas. On Jan. 28, 2020 police staff is scheduled go to City Council with a Parking Management Plan in the Village to consider either: a) repealing the City’s current Carlsbad Municipal Code regarding parking time restrictions or b) adopt a resolution approving the addition of Community Service Officers to enforce Mon-Sat 7a.m. – 6 p.m. – 3 hours parking. 2. AVENIDA DIESTRO, ESTRELLA DE MAR ROAD AND CADENCIA STREET TRAFFIC CALMING – (Staff Contact: John Kim and Lindy Pham, Public Works). Staff Recommendation: Approve staff recommendations City Traffic Engineer Kim described the Carlsbad Residential Traffic Management Program (CRTMP) that is comprised of 3 Phases. Associate Engineer Pham reviewed the status and staff recommendations for each residential street included in the staff report ▫ Commissioner Linke excused himself from the action on item #2 due to a possible conflict of interest. ▫ Gary Shapiro, a Carlsbad resident, spoke in favor of the Speed Cushion on Avenida Diestro. Page 2 of 4 Public Works Transportation 1635 Faraday Avenue  Carlsbad, CA 92008  760-434-2730 t ▫ Tim and Niki Bryant, a Carlsbad resident, spoke in favor of the Speed Cushion on Estrella De Mar but requested, if possible, to change the location of speed cushion # 3. ▫ Dr. Mehdi Sarram, a Carlsbad resident, spoke in favor of the Speed Cushion on Estrella De Mar. Motion by Commission Penseyres, seconded by Commissioner Perez, to approve staff recommendation of Speed Cushion on Avenida Diestro, Estrella De Mar Road and Cadencia Street. Motion approved: 4/0/1/2 (Abstained: Linke - Absent: Gocan and Hunter) 3. UPDATE ON CARLSBAD BOULEVARD AND TAMARACK AVENUE TRAFFIC CALMING ENHANCEMENT– (Staff Contact: John Kim, Public Works) – Informational item City Traffic Engineer Kim presented potential approaches for the Traffic Calming on a Non- residential Streets based on recommendations in the General Plan Mobility Element ▫ Commissioner Penseyres inquired about the proposed green paint in the bike lane on Carlsbad Boulevard at the intersection with Cherry Avenue. He was concerned that the green paint could incorrectly promote drivers to avoid the bike lane to make a right turn and make the turn from the travel lane. City Traffic Engineer Kim proposed to double check with California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) if they have any recommendations of using green paint on conflicted areas. ▫ Commissioner Penseyres had questions about trails that lead up to College Boulevard and the ability to use trails as alternative facilities for pedestrians/bicyclists. ▫ City Traffic Engineer Kim proposed to look at the possibility of the multi-use trails with Commissioner Penseyres. 4. AWARD TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON POINSETTIA LANE AND CASSIA ROAD, POINSETTIA LANE AND ORIOLE COURT/SKIMMER COURT– (Staff Contact: Jonathan Schauble, Public Works) Staff Recommendation: Informational item Senior Engineer Schauble reviewed the status of the signalized intersections proposed to be installed along the new section of Poinsettia Lane. ▫ Vice-Chair inquired about the “minor error” that staff will be asking City Council to waive. ▫ Senior Engineer Schauble explained that was a line missing a total of the bidding amount, but the same total was shown on the bottom of the page, it is consider a minor error that can be waived because it did not change the final bid amounts. 5. SEMI-ANNUAL TRANSPORTATION REPORT – (Staff Contact: John Kim, Public Works) Staff Recommendation: Receive report and adopt Commission comments City Traffic Engineer Kim explained that the focus of this report is the update of traffic calming projects and that Senior Engineer Bilse will present how traffic signals work and the status of traffic signal program. ▫ Dr. Mehdi Sarram, a Carlsbad resident, talked to staff about the traffic issues and his interest to help staff. ▫ Commissioner Perez inquired about the YouTube videos on outreach meetings that City Traffic Engineer Kim mentioned on his presentation and if he could watch the YouTube videos. Page 3 of 4 Public Works Transportation 1635 Faraday Avenue  Carlsbad, CA 92008  760-434-2730 t City Traffic Engineer Kim explained that he will provide a link to commissioners to see the videos. ▫ Commissioner Linke inquired about traffic calming with the 32mph threshold ▫ City Traffic Engineer answered that the 32mph threshold was determined based on a collaboration between traffic engineers and the police department. ▫ Commissioner Penseyres inquired about the feasibility of lowering the speed measure threshold less than 32mph. City Traffic Engineer Kim answered that it could be considered. ▫ Commissioner Penseyres asked if we consider roundabouts seriously before considering traffic lights. City Traffic Engineer answered yes, with the appropriate situation. ▫ Commissioner Linke prepared the memorandum on Regional Traffic Calming Practices, requested by City Council at the Nov. 19, 2019 meeting. ▫ Deputy City Attorney Guy explained that the T&MC could choose to bring the memorandum to the City Council at a future date, or it could be part of the talking points on the Semiannual Transportation presentation to the City Council. ▫ Commissioner Linke recommended to bring the memorandum to the City Council as part of the talking points on the Semiannual Transportation Report. ▫ Vice-Chair Johnson asked Commissioner Linke about the last bullet point on page 2 under the Carlsbad Residential Traffic and Mobility Program (CRTMP). Motion by Vice-Chair Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Penseyres, to strike out the sentence on page 2 that reads: Based on State guidance, staff proposes removing stop signs from the program. Motion approved: 3/2/0/2 (No: Linke and Penseyres – Absent: Gocan and Hunter) Motion by Commissioner Linke, seconded by Commissioner Penseyres, to approve the revised memorandum. Motion approved: 5/0/0/2 (Absent: Gocan and Hunter) Commission Semiannual Transportation Report Comments: 1. Submit the Memorandum on Regional Traffic Calming Practices for consideration, in response to City Council request on Nov. 19, 2019. 2. Work Plan items should focus in actions and other items that were brought to the T&MC, such as providing public input on documents and programs. 3. Staff should provide a timeline to the T&MC for upcoming agenda items that will need the commissioners input such as the work plan and the semiannual transportation report. 4. Staff should provide adequate time for T&MC to review upcoming agenda items, specially the review of large technical documents. Motion by Commissioner Linke, seconded by Commissioner Perez, to submit the revised T&MC Semiannual Transportation Report Comments including the Memorandum on Regional Traffic Calming Practices. Motion approved: 5/0/0/2 (Absent: Gocan and Hunter) Motion by Vice-Chair Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Perez, to elect Commissioner Linke to present the Semiannual Transportation Report Comments on Jan. 28, 2020, Council meeting. Motion approved: 5/0/0/2 (Absent: Gocan and Hunter) Page 4 of 4 Public Works Transportation 1635 Faraday Avenue  Carlsbad, CA 92008  760-434-2730 t 6. ELECT A NEW TRAFFIC & MOBILITY COMMISSION CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR – (Staff Contact: Doug Bilse, Public works) Staff Recommendation: Elect Chair and Vice-Chair for T&MC Motion by Commissioner Perez, seconded by Commissioner Linke, to postpone item # 6 to Feb. 3, 2020 meeting. Motion approved: 4/1/0/2 (No: Johnson - Absent: Gocan and Hunter) CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER COMMENTS: City Traffic Engineer Report – Attachment A City Traffic Engineer Kim announced that the commissioners will be sent an invitation to a special joint City Council meeting on Jan. 21, 2020, with the Planning Commission, Housing Commission, Traffic & Mobility Commission and Housing Element Advisory Committee on the SB 330, New Laws & Impacts on the City of Carlsbad. City Traffic Engineer Kim introduced the new Transportation Director Tom Frank TRAFFIC & MOBILITY COMMISSION COMMENTS: Commissioner Fowler inquired about a presentation on traffic stop at Tamarack Avenue and College Boulevard. City Traffic Engineer Kim will bring this presentation in conjunction with the College Boulevard traffic calming. The project extents for this project have been extended to include this intersection. Commissioner Penseyres inquired about the Multi Modal Level of Services (MMLOS) and its criteria. He would like to get an educational presentation from staff. Senior Engineer Bilse and Transportation Planning & Mobility Manager Schmidt committed to making a future presentation to the commissioners to explain MMLOS. Commissioner Linke reminded that Traffic Impact Analysis is part of the approved work plan and includes an item on the MMLOS. ADJOURNMENT: Vice-Chair Johnson adjourned the Traffic & Mobility Commission Meeting on Jan. 6, 2020, at 8:25 p.m. ___________________________ Eliane Paiva, Minutes Clerk Eliane Paiva Attachment A Meeting Date: Jan. 6, 2020 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 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 Upcoming City Council Items on Traffic and Mobility January 21, 2020 (Joint Special Meeting with Planning, Housing and Traffic and Mobility) • SB 330 Legislative Updates January 28, 2020 • Semiannual Transportation Report • Award Poinsettia Lane traffic signals Other Items • Staff is submitting an application for Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) funding to help the city evaluate roadway segments and intersections for safety improvements by analyzing collision data and other engineering factors. City Traffic Engineer Report Previous Items brought up by Traffic and Mobility Commission Item Action Striping changes on Melrose at PAR Will be addressed by CIP Project No. 6034 Speed limit primer Can be incorporated into next speed limit item brought to the Commission Grand Promenade per Village and Barrio Master Plan None at this time Annual Safety Report per Carlsbad Municipal Code Police Department responsibility Striping modifications on PAR at Costco driveway Work order issued in May 2019 Traffic volume trends Can be incorporated into proposed Annual Traffic Collision Report using LRSP funding Roundabout striping guidelines None at this time