HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-09-12; Traffic Safety Commission; MinutesMEETING OF:
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TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
September 12, 2016
5:00p.m.
City Council Chambers
Chair Fox called the Meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Absent:
Chair Kathryn Fox
Vice-Chair Chuck Hunter
Commissioner Fred Muir
Commissioner Mychal Dourson
Commissioner Ervin Poka
Staff Members Present: Doug Bilse, City Traffic Engineer
Craig Williams, Transportation Manager
John Kim, Associate Engineer
Lieutenant Greg Koran, Carlsbad Police Department
Jim Gale, Engineering Technician II
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
July 11, 2016
ACTION:
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
Motion by Commissioner Hunter, and duly seconded by Commissioner Muir
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on July 11, 2016.
2-0-1
Fox, Muir
None
Hunter
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Ms. Teresa Barnes spoke regarding the challenges that the hearing-impaired and deaf community
face when traveling within Carlsbad as a pedestrian, as a bicyclist, and as a motorist. She asked
that signs be installed along the coast informing motorists and others of the presence of hearing-
impaired persons. Ms. Barnes also presented her views regarding the pros and cons of installing a
roundabout at the intersection of Carlsbad Boulevard/Tamarack Avenue. She concluded by saying
May is National Hearing Month.
PREVIOUS BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
ITEM GA: Black Rail Road-Modify limits of existing 40 mph speed zone
John Kim presented the staff report explaining that a 40 mph speed limit was established on all of
Black Rail Road some years ago. The 40 mph speed zone extends from Sapphire Drive on the very
north end down to Aviara Parkway on the south end. Poinsettia Lane intersects the speed zone.
John said a small portion ofthe roadway north of Poinsettia Lane differs from the rest ofthe road
in that it has residential driveways. A request was received to post a 25 mph speed limit adjacent
to the homes.
John said staff recommends modifying the limits oft he existing 40 mph speed zone to only include
the portion south of Poinsettia Lane which would allow staff to issue a work order to install SPEED
LIMIT 25 signs adjacent to the homes. John explained that the roadway portion adjacent to the
homes qualifies as a /{Residence District" per the California Vehicle Code.
Discussion:
ACTION:
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
Motion by CommissionerMuir and duly seconded by Vice-Chair Hunter to
recommend that City Council modify the limits of the 40 mile per hour prima
facie speed limit on Black Rail Road as recommended by staff.
3-0-0
Muir, Hunter, Fox
None
None
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ITEM 6B: CIP Project-Carlsbad Boulevard at Tamarack Avenue-Information Item Only
Mr. Craig Williams, Transportation Manager, presented the Traffic Safety Commission with an
informational report regarding the Tamarack Coastal Project. The presentation included
background oft he project, feasibility stage, and conceptual design including three alternatives. Mr.
Williams said staff is still in the early stages of the project and explained but explained the
proposed timeline would have the project under construction one year from now.
Discussion:
ITEM 6C: Traffic Calming Primer-Information Item Only
Doug Bilse gave a comprehensive presentation regarding traffic calming in general and specifics of
Carlsbad's Traffic Calming Residential Management Program.
Discussion:
ITEM 6E: Elect a new Traffic Safety Commission Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
Chair Fox recommended that Vice-Chair Hunter be elected Chairperson for the following year. It
was decided to postpone the election ofthe new Vice-Chairperson until a future meeting.
ACTION:
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
Motion by Chair Fox and duly seconded by Commissioner Muir to electVice-
Chair Hunter as Chairperson of the Traffic Safety Commission for the one-
year period beginning October, 2016.
3-0-0
Fox, Muir, Hunter
None
None
ITEM 6E: Monthly Public Education Theme-Information Item Only
Mr. Bilse mentioned that the Traffic Division ofthe Carlsbad Police Department has been very busy
at all of the schools in Carlsbad since school has been back in session the last two weeks.
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REPORT FROM TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSIONERS
None.
REPORT FROM CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER
The City Traffic Engineer noted that staff has revised the design of the proposed mini-roundabout
on Kelly Drive to address specific public comments made at the July TSC meeting. The October TSC
agenda is expected to have an item to review these proposed changes.
Mr. Bilse mentioned some of the items the commission will be hearing at upcoming meetings for
the remainder of 2016.
Mr. Bilse also encouraged all of the commissioners to attend the "2016 Boards & Commissions
Appreciation Event" which will be held on Thursday, September 29th. He asked that commissioners
please RSVP by September 15th.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, Chair Fox adjourned the meeting of September 12, 2016 at 6:36 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,