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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-01-05; Traffic Safety Commission; Minutes1200 ELM AVENUE CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008 TELEPHONE: (714) 438-5621 ditp of QCarIs’bab TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1981 COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 3:oo P.M. MINUTES MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Alan Jacobs, John Lusignan, Bob Nelson, Carl Ross, Capt. Rossall, Roger Greer, Larry Dossey MEMBER ABSENT: Wes Terry OTHERS PRESENT: Bi 11 Stracker, Vicki Burkin, Donald LeMay, Mrs. 1Ji 1 ke, Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Morey, Mr. Izbicki, Councilman Anear, Ms. Moreto 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the December 1, 1980 meeting were approved as submitted. 2. ALGA AND CAZADERO - FOUR-WAY STOP Mrs.Vi1ke presented a request to the Cornmission to change the existing two-way stop at this intersection to a four-way stop. The Commission found that warrants were not met. However, the Commission recommended that the stop bars on Cazadero be moved out further to aid in sight distance. The Commission also suggested that this intersection be reviewed again in 30 days with a new traffic count which differentiates residential vehicles. 3. LA COSTA AVENUE construction traffic and Messrs. Morey and lzbicki requested the Commission restriction on La Costa Avenue from El Camino Real to remove the no parking to Rancho Santa Fe Road’. The Commission acted to not recommend any change from existing striping. 4. GRAND AND OCEAN - REOUEST FOR THREE-WAY STOP Mrs. Francis Dixon of Carlsbad-by-the-Sea appealed to the Commission to place an additional stop sign on Grand at Ocean. The Commission found that war- rants were not met and acted to not recommend a stop sign at this location. 5. JEFFERSON AT LAGUNA - \JARRANTS FOR SIGNAL The Commission was requested to review this intersection for signal warrants by the City Council. Warrants for a signal are not met; however, the Com- mission referred the matter to staff for further review in regards to park- ing and other obstructions, and the intersection will be reviewed again by the Commission. 6. CHESTNUT NEAR WESTHAVEN The Commission discussed the congested traffic at this location and ex- pressed concern due to increasing development (pool, cultural arts center, church) in the area. feasibility of realigning Chestnut for possible inclusion in the Capital Improvement Program in the next few years and to express the Commission's concern over the increasing development contributing to the traffic problem. The Commission also wanted to express to Council that the Commission does not feel that traffic will decrease on Chestnut even when Tamarack and Elm are extended through to El Camino Real. The Commission voted to recommend a study of the 7. SAFETY PATROL Mr. Donald LeMay of Kelly School was present as the School District's safety program coordinator. Mr. LeMay informed the Commission that the District would cooperate to form a school safety program; however, they could not support a safety patrol of students. Ms. Ginny Moreto expressed her concerns over the lack of a school safety patrol. The Commission suggested that Ms. Moreto pursue her concerns with the School District. 8. DUTIES OF TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSIONER This item was tabled until the next meeting. 9. BRISTOL COVE AREA The Commission discussed some of the parking problems in this area. The meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m. u Larry C. Mossey For the Traffic Safety Commission veb