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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-08-07; Traffic Safety Commission; MinutesMEETING OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING: 1. CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION August 7, 2017 5:00 p.m. City Council Chamber Chair Hunter called the Meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Chuck Hunter Vice-Chair Ervin Poka Commissioner Mona Gocan Commissioner Jonnie Johnson Absent: Commissioner Fred Muir Staff Members Present: Doug Bilse, Senior Traffic Engineer Craig Williams, Mobility Manager Marshall Plantz, Engineering Manager John Kim, Associate Engineer Pam Drew, Associate Planner Lt. Jason Jackowski, Police Department Sgt. Matt Lowe, Police Department Jim Gale, Engineering Technician II 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 5, 2017 ACTION: VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Motion by Commissioner Gocan and seconded by Vice-Chair Poka to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on June 5, 2017. 4/0/1/0 Hunter, Poka, Johnson, Gocan None Muir None There was no Traffic Safety Commission meeting held on July 3, 2017. August 7, 2017 Traffic Safety Commission Meeting Page 2 4. PUBLIC COMMENT: Robert Wilkinson expressed concerns regarding: the visibility of pedestrians at a crosswalk on Grand Avenue; shared travel way/bike lanes he'd like implemented in Carlsbad; and a shared travel way/bike lane adjacent to head-in angled parking on State Street (photos distributed to commissioners are part of the record). 5. PREVIOUS BUSINESS: A. Poinsettia Lane Speed Limit -Paseo del Norte to Aviara Parkway Doug Bilse presented the staff report, including a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Mr. Bilse explained that the current 50 mph speed zone on Poinsettia Lane between Paseo del Norte and Aviara Parkway was recertified on January 14, 2010 for a period of seven years and was extended for an additional three years on January 10, 2017. The current speed limit will expire in January 2020. Commissioner comments: Vice-Chair Poka asked if the speed zone was updated since 2010. Mr. Bilse explained that the traffic and engineering survey was reviewed and extended in January 2017 for three years and will expire in January 2020. B. Harbor Drive Project Marshall Plantz, Engineering Manager, gave an overview of the City's role in designing, constructing, and maintaining approximately 350 miles of roadway in the city. Mr. Plantz also provided background information regarding the specific request regarding Harbor Drive. John Kim, Associate Engineer, presented the staff report regarding proposed traffic calming features on Harbor Drive. The information provided included: roadway geometrics, adjacent land uses, traffic collisions, roadway volumes, and measured speeds. Mr. Kim reviewed the Carlsbad Residential Traffic Calming Program including an initial meeting with residents. Mr. Kim said a neighborhood meeting will be scheduled so that all affected residents will have an opportunity to be heard and can collaborate regarding potential traffic calming solutions for Harbor Drive. 6. NEW BUSINESS: A. Draft of Village, Barrio and Beach Area Parking Study Pam Drew presented the staff report, including a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). August 7, 2017 Traffic Safety Commission Meeting Page 3 Commissioner comments: Chair Hunter suggested that the parking study include separate occupancy rates for the Village and the Barrio. Ms. Drew indicated that further studies are expected to be conducted and this is an idea that could be incorporated. Commissioner Johnson inquired as to whether input was received from temporary residents who utilize the timeshare units in the Village. Ms. Drew explained that those residents are considered tourists for purposes of the survey. Public Comments: Linda Schlesinger said she does not want to see permit parking anywhere in the City because public streets should be available for anyone wishing to park there. B. Use of Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEV's) and Golf Carts on Public Roads Senior Traffic Engineer Doug Bilse presented the staff report, including a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Commissioner comments: In response to inquiry from Vice-Chair Poka, Mr. Bilse explained that one requirement of an NEV is the ability to attain a speed of 20 mph within one mile of level terrain. In response to a request made by Mobility Manager Craig Williams, Mr. Bilse explained that ViaSat inquired about using NEVs and golf carts to access their campus on both sides of El Camino Real. Doug explained that NEVs could legally cross El Camino Real, but not golf carts. Chair Hunter asked Sgt. Matt Lowe about enforcement of golf carts and NEVs. Sgt. Lowe said NEVs are registered with DMV much like passenger vehicles whereas golf carts are not. The Police therefore focus on enforcement of golf carts that are driven illegally on the roadway. 7. POLICE MONTHLY REPORT: Sgt. Matt Lowe of the Carlsbad Police Department presented the report including a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Commissioner comments: Chair Hunter inquired about police activity he saw earlier in the day on Carlsbad Boulevard south of Tamarack Avenue. Sgt. Lowe reported that a whale entered the lagoon resulting in a media event. August 7, 2017 Traffic Safety Commission Meeting Page 4 8. SENIOR TRAFFIC ENGINEER COMMENTS: a) Commissioner Jonnie Johnson was welcomed to the Traffic Safety Commission. b) It was noted that Chair Hunter and Commissioner Muir were reappointed to the Traffic Safety Commission for four years. c) Commissioners were invited to the Boards & Commissions Dinner scheduled for Thursday, October 12th. d) The Chair and Vice-Chair are scheduled to be elected at next month's meeting. e) The next meeting of the Traffic Safety Commission will be a Special Meeting and will occur on Monday, September 11th due to the Labor Day holiday falling on the first Monday. 9. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSIONER MEMBER COMMENTS: a) Commissioner Gocan inquired about the possibility of implementing marked parking spaces along Carlsbad Boulevard as a way to maximize the number of parked vehicles. Mr. Bilse said he will address that issue at a future meeting. b) Commissioner Gocan inquired as to why pedestrians are prohibited from crossing Carlsbad Boulevard on the south side ofthe intersection at Tamarack Avenue. Mr. Bilse explained that a project is being proposed to improve the entire intersection and he will provide a project description at a future meeting. c) Commissioner Johnson noted that recreational vehicles (RVs) are prohibited from parking on Carlsbad Boulevard north of Tamarack Avenue and asked if the City was considering extending the RV parking prohibition south of Tamarack Avenue. Mr. Bilse stated his intent to address this issue at a future meeting. 10. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, Chair Hunter adjourned the meeting of August 7, 2017 at 6:18 p.m. Respectfully submitted, if~~ ~mes Gale Engineering Technician II