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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-08-06; Traffic Safety Commission; Minutesr- 1 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: Bob Johnson, Traffic Engineer, called the Meeting to order at 3:lO p.m. Commissioner O'Day was elected Chairman Pro Tem for this Meeting, as the Chairman and Vice-chairman were not present. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners O'Day, Fuller and Melideo. Absent: Commissioners Herring and Stachoviak. Staff Members Present: Bob Johnson, Traffic Engineer Sgt. Carpenter, Police Department Sgt. Don Metcalf, Police Department APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Minutes of the Meeting held June 4, 1990, were approved as presented. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no requests to address the Commission on a non- agenda item. OLD BUSINESS: Bob Johnson reported that Mr. Biltchik appealed the center line striping issue on Christiansen Way to the City Council, and the Council unanimously denied the appeal. NEW BUSINESS : A. Carlsbad BoulevardIChristiansen Wav Intersection - Request for additional bicycle lane signing. Bob Johnson gave the staff report, stating that Mr. Biltchik addressed the Commission during the Oral Communications portion of the June 4, 1990, meeting. Mr. Biltchik requested additional bike lane signing and Mr. Johnson used a transparency to indicate the area referred to by Mr. Biltchik. The streetscape is now complete and the signs are now in place. The public was parking at Christiansen Way and Carlsbad Boulevard and the violators did not get caught. However, Mr. Biltchik was aware of this, as he lives on Christiansen Way where he can see this area. With the completion of the streetscape project, a series of "no parking - bike lane" signs were installed. There is a bike lane on both sides of the street now and citations would be issued for parking there. Mr. Johnson indicated that one sign was changed to "no stopping--bike lane" in front of the flower stand and that may reinforce that no one is to stop there--even for a few minutes. O'Day Fuller Melideo Meeting of: TRAFFIC SAPE!EY COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 3:OO p.m. Date of Meeting: August 6, 1990 Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers I X X X MINUTES \ August 6, 1990 TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION Page 2 COMMISSIONERS Mr. Johnson presented slides showing the signage that is now in place and indicated with the number of signr I there. now in place that there should be no further parking The Traffic Safety Coordinating Committee recommended that no additional signs or red curb be placed in that area, particularly in view of the additional signs not in place. Mr. Johnson commented that there is a fire hydrant in the area, but the City does not normally paint the CUI red for hydrants unless there is a specific reason. Commissioner O'Day asked whether the City is liable fc not painting a curb red by a fire hydrant and asked staff to research that. Mr. Johnson said that the Vehicle Code says that withj fifteen feet either side of a fire hydrant, there is t be no parking, and ignorance of the law is no excuse. The Traffic Safety Commission approved the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Coordinating Committee that no additional signs or red curb be installed at the Carlsbad Boulevard location at Christiansen Way, as additional traffic control devicc would be redundant and unnecessary. B. Carlsbad Boulevard/Oak Street - Existing flower stand Request for information. Bob Johnson gave the staff report, using a transparenc to show the area. He said that with the streetscape improvement, the parking lane is next to the curb at the flower stand and between the number two traffic lane there is a bike lane. That lane is exclusive anc the parking lane is also exclusive. Slides were showr of the area indicating the separate lanes. Mr. Johnson indicated that flower stands are only allowed in the downtown area, unless the flowers are grown at the site of the stand. REPORT FROM TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Fuller asked about the streetscape for Carlsba Village Drive and Mr. Johnson stated that next January 02 February they will start on the Elm Street portion, with improvements up to 1-5 or Pi0 Pic0 from State Street. Commissioner Fuller was concerned about the difficulty in making left turns at Harding Street. Mr. Johnson said that the signal will remain the same, but with a traffic signal at Jefferson and Elm, people can make a left turn there and that will relieve the traffic turning left at Harding. Commissioner O'Day stated he understood the posting requirement had been eliminated. Mr. Johnson said that his instructions from the City are to post the meeting agenda, and he will continue to do that. REPORT FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEER: Bob Johnson reported that Commissioner Herring had asked to not be re-appointed to the Commission due to his heavy schedule. MINUTES August 6, 1990 TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION Page 3 Mr. Johnson indicated he had not heard from Commissioner Stachoviak as to whether or not he wished to be re- appointed. Commissioner Melideo had asked to be re-appointed, and Mr. Johnson said he felt certain she would be. Mr. Johnson reminded the Commission that they will have to elect a new Chairman, as Mr. Herring is the present Chairman. Mr. Johnson also reminded the Commission that September 3, 1990, is a Holiday, and that will move the Traffic Safety Commission Meeting up to September 10, 1990. Mr. Johnson said there will be a Resolution of Appreciation on the agenda next month for Commissioner Herring. Sgt. Carpenter of the Police Department announced that he will be replaced by Sgt. Don Metcalf. The Police Officers rotate on a regular basis, and Sgt. Metcalf will represent the Police Department and work with the Traffic Safety Commission. Mr. Johnson thanked Sgt. Carpenter €or all his assistance and Commissioner O'Day added the thanks of the Commission. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Meeting of August 6, 1990, was adjourned at 3:40 p.m. Respe fully subm'tted, #dW Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk