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Home My WebLink About2014-11-03; Traffic Safety Commission; MinutesMEmNG OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PlACE OF MEETING: CALL TO ORDER MINUTES TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION November 3, 2014 5:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Chairperson Muir called the Meeting to order at 5:00 pm. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Fred Muir, Vice-Chair Kathryn Fox, Commissioner Chuck Hunter, and Commissioner Mychal Dourson Absent: Commissioner Hope Wrisley Staff Present: Doug Bllse, City Traffic Engineer Kim Stankavlch, Secretary, Transportation Patrick Thomas, Public Works Director Lolly Sangster, Management Analyst, Transportation Lt. Mickey WIiiiams, Police Department APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Muir asked if there were any corrections or revisions to the minutes of the meeting from September 8, 2014. ACTION: VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Motton by Commissioner Hunter, and duly seconded by Commissioner Fox, to approve the minutes of the meeting held on September 8, 2014, as presented. 3-0-1 Hunter, Fox, Muir None Dourson ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Cindy Pachino requested the consideration of a project to change the roadway character of Poinsettia Lane near Alga Norte Park with the goal of lowering vehicle speed. Pachlno Is concerned the speed limit on this roadway section Is not compatible with the heavy pedestrian and bicycle traffic associated with the park and school located along this roadway segment. November 3, 2014 Traffic Safety Commission Meeting Page2 PREVIOUS BUSINESS: Mr. Bllse and Commissioner Muir agreed to discuss the variable speed limit signs in use in Utah. The matter will be discussed at a future TSC meeting. Traffic in and around the Carlsbad Desalination Project was discussed, and Mr. Bilse advised the commissioners that the project should be completed by the end of this year. NEW BUSINESS: ITEM 6A: Introduce new Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Commissioner Mr. Bllse Introduced and welcomed new Chair Fred Muir, Vice-Chair Kathryn Fox and new Commissioner Mychal Dourson to the board. ITEM 68: Consider Adoption of a Resolution of Commendation for Chris Chauncey Mr. Bilse recommended an adoption of a Resolution of Commendation for former Commissioner Chris Chauncey. Mr. Bilse along with the current Commissioners recognized the exceptional job Mr. Chauncey did while on the Traffic Safety Commission and recommended a resolution to that effect. ACTION: VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Motion by Vice-Chair Fox, and duly seconded by Commissioner Hunter, to approve the Resolution of Commendation for Chris Chauncey. 4-0 Muir, Fox, Hunter, Dourson None None ITEM 6C: Follow up regarding VIiiage and Barrio Master Plan Mr. Bilse presented a follow up and overview of the VIiiage and Barrio Master Plan. The charrette process was well attended by numerous people in the community and over 100 people attended the project review held In the Carlsbad Village Theater. Mr. Bllse also discussed the trenching for the railroad double tracks which will Increase the number of trains traveling through the vlllage and resulting Increased traffic Interruptions. Staff ls currently working with NCTD and SAN DAG staff to include an alternative to trench the tracks below grade. The next step in this master plan process Is to have the project team led by Dover-Kohl Interpret the ideas and themes gathered during the charrette to develop a great vision for the Vllfage and Barrio areas. November 3, 2014 Traffic Safety Commission Meeting Page3 Chair Muir and Vice-Chair Fox both attended the VIiiage and Barrio Master Plan presentations. Chair Muir Inquired why visitors to Carlsbad weren't being surveyed. Commission Hunter noted that hotels and other destination points around Carlsbad were being surveyed for their Input. Vice-Chair Fox suggested a "Carlsbad Shuttle" which would transport visitors to various locations In Carlsbad to help keep tourists local. Mr. Bilse noted that no action was needed on this Item, it was a report out only. ITEM 6D: Hummingbird Road: Rock Dove Street to Batlqultos Drive -Establish prlma facle speed limit Mr. Bllse presented an overview of the California Vehicle Code. Mr. Bilsethen presented the staff report recommending the establishment of the prlma facie speed limit on Hummingbird Road between Rock Dove Street to Batiquitos Drive. Hummingbird Road Is a two lane road that functions as a residential collector street which provides a through-street connection between the Avlara community to the west and the Seaport community to the east. The easterly segment of Hummingbird Road from Rock Dove Street to Sanderling Court is currently posted 25 mph meeting the California Vehicle Code definition of a Residence District and does not take an action. Staff recommended establishing the speed limit on Hummingbird Road between Rock Dove Street and Batlquitos Drive at 30 mph. ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Hunter, and duly seconded by Vice-Chair Fox, to approve the prima facie speed limit of 30 mph on Hummingbird Road: Rock Dove Street to Batiquitos Drive VOTE: 4-0 AYES: NOES: Muir, Fox, Hunter, Courson None ABSTAIN: None ITEM &E: Cadencla Street: Del Rey Ave. to 0.15 mi. north of Piragua St. -Recertify posted speed llmlt Mr. Bllse presented the staff report for the proposed posted speed limit on Cadencia Street between Del Rey Avenue to .15 mi. north of Piragua Street. Cadencia Street Is a two lane road that functions as a residential collector street and provides a through-street connection between La Costa Avenue to the south and Rancho Santa Fe Road to the east via Camino Junlpero. The requested action is to modify the limits of the existing 40 mph speed zone on Cadencla Street removing the segment from La Costa Avenue to Del Rey Avenue and re-establish a prlma facle speed limit of 40 mph on Cadencia Street from Del Rey Avenue to 0.15 mile north of Piragua Street The segment of Cadencia Street from La Costa Avenue to Del Rey Avenue meets the definition of a November 3, 2014 Traffic Safety Commission Meeting Page4 Residence District per the California Vehicle code and It Is recommended that this segment be removed from the current 40 mph Cadencla Street speed zone and enable the prima facle speed limit of 25 mph called for in residential zones. Vice-Chair Fox asked about the current slgnage the reads "35 mph" around the curve on Cadencla Street and if It would be removed or replaced. Mr. Bilse said the warning sign would be either removed or replaced with a new warning sign with a recommended speed of "25 mph". Mr. Bilse will have staff visit the area and check for any other conflicting sign age. Chair Muir noted that traveling north on Cadencla Street at 25 mph would not pose a problem but traveling south down the hill could prove to be a challenge as it Is a steep hill. ACTION: Motion by Vice-Chair Fox, and duly seconded by Chair Muir, to approve Cadencla Street: Del Rey Avenue to 0.15 ml. north of Piragua Street -Recertify 40 mph posted speed limit von: 4-o AVES: NOES: Muir, Fox, Hunter, Courson None ABSTAIN: None ITEM 6F: Discussion regarding future of Traffic Safety Commission Mr. Bllse presented an informative overview of the Traffic Safety Commissions responsibilities, the membership schedule, the Brown Act, the city organizational chart and how to address general comments during the public comment period of the meeting. Chair Muir asked what happens to a speaker's concerns after they are presented to the Commission? Mr. Bilse stated that If the Commissioners want to discuss the Item they are required to add an Item on a subsequent meeting agenda. Commissioner Hunter asked what would happen to an item If the Commissioners did not add the item to the next meeting's agenda. What would a speaker's next step be? Mr. Bilse said the speaker can put their concerns in a letter to the City Traffic Engineer or they can attend a city council meeting and raise their concern there as well. Commissioner Dourson asked how the city changes the character of a street. Mr. Bilse gave the example of La Costa Avenue and Its recent redesign from 2 westbound lanes to one lane plus a bicycle lane. Mr. Bilse also explained how the General Plan can Introduce policies guiding staff to what can be done to change the character of a roadway. November 3, 2014 Traffic Safety Commission Meeting Pages Commission Hunter asked how the Traffic Engineer incorporates law enforcement data. Mr. Bilse stated that staff works very closely with the police department and continue to work hard to be a strong team. ITEM 7: REPORT FROM TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSIONERS Chair Muir recommended the commission should be presented with possible traffic issues related to bigger land use development projects like Robertson Ranch. Mr. Bllse said that the Planning Commission makes recommendations about traffic Issues and could theoretically ask the TSC about traffic safety issues, but the plans are typically reviewed to ensure traffic standards are followed and therefore no traffic safety Issues are anticipated. Bllse supported the Idea of having TSC review larger land development projects with the understanding that the TSC could not take any formal actions on them. Chair Muir and Vice-Chair Fox were both Interested in seeing the plans for Robertson Ranch and La Costa Town Square. Mr. Bllse said he would bring the plans to an upcoming meeting for review. ITEM 8: REPORT FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEER None ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, Chair Muir adjourned the meeting of November 3, 2014 at 6:08 p.m. Respectfully s bmltted, t< Kim Stanka Minutes Clerk