HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-15; City Council; ; Approval and Direction on Traffic and Mobility Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2020-21Meeting Date: Sept. 15, 2020
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Staff Contact: Nathan Schmidt, Transportation Planning and Mobility Manager
Nathan.schmidt@carlsbadca.gov, 760-637-7183
Subject: Approval and Direction on Traffic and Mobility Commission Work Plan for
Fiscal Year 2020-21
Recommended Actions
1.Adopt a resolution approving the Traffic and Mobility Commission Work Plan for fiscal
year 2020-21
2.Provide direction to the Traffic and Mobility Commission on priorities of items within
the work plan and the level of detail of Traffic and Mobility Commission meeting
minutes
Executive Summary
Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.15.020 (C) requires that each board or commission provide
to the City Council for its approval an annual work plan of activities to be undertaken.
In this item, the City Council is being asked to approve the Traffic and Mobility Commission’s
work plan for fiscal year 2020-21, which is attached. The Traffic and Mobility Commission is also
requesting direction from City Council on prioritizing the work plan items and level of detail of
Traffic and Mobility Commission meeting minutes.
Discussion
The proposed work plan includes activities the Traffic and Mobility Commission anticipates
undertaking in 2020-21. The goal of the plan is to encourage increased dialogue between the
Traffic and Mobility Commission and the City Council. The plan is also intended to ensure that
the commission is working in line with the council’s priorities.
The Traffic and Mobility Commission worked with the staff liaison and the chief innovation
officer to develop the attached Traffic and Mobility Commission Work Plan for FY 2020-21.
Some items contained in the work plan will carry over into future years.
At its meeting on Aug. 3, 2020, the commission approved the draft work plan unanimously with
a vote of 7-0, recommending City Council approval of the proposed work plan for FY 2020-21
(Exhibit 1, Attachment A). Attached as Exhibit 2 are the draft minutes of the Aug. 3, 2020 Traffic
and Mobility Commission meeting.
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At its meeting on Sept. 8, 2020, the Traffic and Mobility Commission selected Chair Mona
Gocan to present the proposed work plan at the Sept. 15, 2020, City Council meeting. The
commission also discussed its request that City Council prioritize items on the work plan such as
the Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines, traffic impact fees and the Sustainable Mobility
Plan and its section on safe routes to school. The commission also requested the council’s
direction on the level of detail to be provided in the commission meeting minutes that are
presented to the City Council in connection with the commission’s recommendations.
Next Steps
With the City Council’s approval of the proposed work plan and prioritization of items described
in the work plan, future agendas for the Traffic and Mobility Commission will be developed
according to the plan. The commission will incorporate elements of the communications plan
into its rules and regulations, which does not require City Council approval.
With the City Council’s direction, the commission’s minutes will be drafted accordingly.
Fiscal Analysis
None
Environmental Evaluation (CEQA)
This action does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental
Quality Act under Public Resources Code section 21065 in that it has no potential to cause
either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical
change in the environment and therefore does not require environmental review.
Public Notification and Outreach
Public notice of this item was posted in keeping with the Ralph M. Brown Act and it was
available for public viewing and review at least 72 hours before the scheduled meeting date.
Exhibit
1. Resolution, with proposed Traffic and Mobility Commission Work Plan attached
2. Draft minutes of the Aug. 3, 2020, Traffic and Mobility Commission Meeting
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-190
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE TRAFFIC AND MOBILITY COMMISSION WORK
PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2020-21.
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.15 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code requires that each board or
commission provide to the City Council for its approval an annual work plan of activities to be
undertaken by the board or commission; and
WHEREAS, consistent with the duties of the Traffic and Mobility Commission under Chapter
2.28 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, staff prepared a draft annual work plan for the Traffic and Mobility
Commission that is designed to promote mobility and traffic safety within the city and to implement
the General Plan Mobility Element; and
WHEREAS, on Aug. 3, 2020, the Traffic and Mobility Commission considered and unanimously
recommended City Council approval of the draft annual work plan for FY 2020-21.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the City Council of the City of Carlsbad approves the Traffic and Mobility
Commission Work Plan for FY 2020-21, attached hereto as Attachment A.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad, California on the 15th day of September, 2020, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
MATT HALL, Mayor
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BARBARA ENGLESON, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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Attachment A
City of Carlsbad
Traffic and Mobility Commission Work Plan
Fiscal Year 2020-21
Mission Statement
The Traffic and Mobility Commission is committed to enhancing safe mobility for the city
and its residents by using data-driven decision-making and a forward-looking approach to
transportation. We are transparent and do the right thing the right way.
Duties
The City Council has established a goal to have the City of Carlsbad become a leader in
multimodal transportation systems and creative approaches to moving people and goods
through and within the City of Carlsbad. Consistent with Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter
2.28, the City of Carlsbad Traffic and Mobility Commission was established. The duties of
the Traffic and Mobility Commission are defined as follows by the Carlsbad Municipal
Code Section 2.28.050:
It shall be the duty of the traffic and mobility commission to study matters concerning
mobility and traffic safety, including implementation of the General Plan Mobility
Element, and to make written recommendations to the city council and planning
commission regarding measures that should be taken to promote mobility and traffic
safety within the city as follows:
A. Review staff studies and reports, and make recommendations to the city
council and planning commission on mobility and traffic safety matters,
including but not limited to those related to pedestrian, bicycle, vehicular
and transit modes of travel, and parking and school safety;
B. Provide a public forum to review community input regarding mobility and
traffic safety matters, including but not limited to those related to
pedestrian, bicycle, vehicular and transit modes of travel, and parking and
school safety;
C. Review and provide recommendations for revision to the city codes and plans
on mobility and traffic safety matters, including but not limited to pedestrian,
bicycle, vehicular and transit modes of travel, and parking and school safety.
Ill. FY 2020-21 Goals & Objectives
Consistent with Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 2.15, the Traffic and Mobility
Commission will provide advisory recommendations within the scope of this work plan.
The Traffic and Mobility Commission will focus on the following FY 2020-21 Goals/Objectives:
1. Goal: Review staff recommendations on the multimodal transportation system, and
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Attachment A
provide input based on data, best practices and public input.
a) Objective: Review and provide input on mobility policies, programs, processes
and informational reports including the Growth Management Program (GMP)
Annual Monitoring Reports, Before/After Studies from the Traffic Signal
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project, Traffic Impact Fee program and
other reports within the purview of the Commission. In addition, the Traffic
and Mobility Commission will review the list of CIP projects as part of the
Transportation Director's bi-annual transportation update report.
b) Objective: Review and provide input on mobility plans currently in process
including the Sustainable Mobility Plan, Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP), Citywide
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program and the Traffic Signal
Master Plan.
c) Objective: Review and provide input on Carlsbad Residential Traffic Management
Program projects and proposed traffic control devices such as parking restrictions,
speed limits, stop signs, roundabouts and traffic signal evaluations.
d) Objective: Review and provide input to the new Mobility Systems Evaluation and
Monitoring (MSEM) manual including: Transportation Impact Analysis (TA)
Guidelines, Growth Management Program Annual Traffic Monitoring Manual,
vehicle level of service (LOS) evaluation methods, multimodal (pedestrian, bicycle
and transit) LOS evaluation methods and Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Analysis
Guidelines.
e) Objective: Provide opportunities for public input on scheduled city projects that
have the potential to improve mobility options.
2. Goal: Focus on mobility around school locations including safety.
a) Objective: Review and provide input on significant mobility and safety projects
near schools. Proactively engage the school district in Safe Routes to School
(SRTS) planning and work with the schools to develop SRTS and access plans.
b) Objective: Receive informational reports from the Carlsbad Police Department
regarding school traffic education and enforcement.
3. Goal: Enhance transparency.
a) Objective: Propose upgrades of the city website to enhance public input related to
mobility issues.
b) Objective: Work with the city clerk's office to provide video recordings of all Traffic
and Mobility Commissions meetings on the city website.
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TRAFFIC AND MOBILITY COMMISSION EXHIBIT 2
Council Chambers
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Minutes
Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, 3:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Gocan called the Meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Gocan, Perez, Hunter, Penseyres, Fowler, Linke and Wanamaker.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
This meeting was conducted virtually via Zoom due to the stay-at-home order for COVID-19.
Motion by Vice-chair Perez seconded by Commissioner Linke, to approve the minutes for the July 6,
2020 meeting.
Motion carried: 6/0/1 (Abstain: Wanamaker)
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA:
Public comments submitted via email prior to the T&MC meeting and it was read into record:
Steven Kesten, a Carlsbad resident, requested staff to slow vehicle speeds at the intersection of Avenida
Encinas and Portage Way by implementing traffic calming measures such as road bumps, speed bumps,
or flashing stop sign, with a flashing warning sign well before the 4-way stop.
Donna Van Noy, a Carlsbad resident, requested staff to improve the stop signs at the intersection of
Avenida Encinas and Portage Way by moving the signs closer to the street and illuminate them with red
blinking lights like they have in the City of Encinitas.
Brian and Rachel Whiffin, a Carlsbad resident, requested staff to put in a traffic signal at Avenida Encinas
at Portage to help slow the flow of traffic and keep our community safe.
Lauren Brown, a Carlsbad resident, requested staff to consider installing additional safety measures at
the intersection of Avenida Encinas and Portage Way, like speed bumps, crosswalk indicators, etc. The
ones that are currently installed up the road have not proven to be sufficient.
Farhad Sharifi, a Carlsbad resident, requested staff to have speed bumps and or pedestrian crossing
warning signals placed at the intersection of Avenida Encinas and Portage Way. The neighborhood kids
cross this intersection often to get to the pool, tennis courts, and Batiquitos lagoon trail. We
have witnessed multiple close calls and we need additional safety procedures in place before a tragic
accident.
Will Keep, a Carlsbad resident, requested staff to either install a flashing light crosswalk or speed bumps
at the intersection of Avenida Encinas and Portage Way, just prior to the 4-way stop.
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Barbara Gallo, a Carlsbad resident, requested staff to implement methods to slow vehicle speeds at the
intersection of Avenida Encinas and Portage Way, such as road bumps, speed bumps, or flashing stop
sign, with a flashing warning sign well before the 4-way stop.
Jeri Gordon, a Carlsbad resident, requested staff to implement methods to slow down vehicles speeding
at the intersection of Avenida Encinas and Portage Way.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion by Commissioner Linke, seconded by Commissioner Hunter, to approve Consent Calendar Item
Nos. 1 through 2. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
1. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM — Support staff's Recommendation
to implement the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Improvement Program — Fiscal Year (FY)
2019-20 Pedestrian Ramp Improvement Project (Project), Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Project No. 6049-20. (Staff Contact: Hossein Ajideh and Scott Lyle, Public Works)
2. AMEND PROCEDURAL RULES AND REGULATIONS TO ADD THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Support
staff's recommendation to approve the amended Procedural Rules and Regulations to add the Pledge
of Allegiance to meetings of the Traffic and Mobility Commission and adopt Resolution No. 2020-3
that supersedes Resolution No. 2020-2. (Staff contact: Nathan Schmidt, Public Works)
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
3. POLICE MONTHLY REPORT — (Staff contact: Lieutenant Christie Calderwood, Police Department)
Staff Recommendation: Receive report
Lieutenant Calderwood reported on police activities during the month of July including
electronic signage as part of enforcing restrictions on loud exhaust along Carlsbad Boulevard
with a fix-it ticket of $25 fine.
On July 31, 2020, a DUI Checkpoint was enforced on Carlsbad Boulevard and Beech Avenue.
Bicycle Patrol is still operating and they received the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition business
cards and officers will hand these out to cyclists as a referral to the non-profit organization for
education. Report was presented via a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City
Clerk).
4. TRAFFIC CALMING ON CADENCIA STREET — (Staff Contact: John Kim and Lindy Pham, Public
Works)
Staff Recommendation: Approve staff recommendations
City Traffic Engineer Kim and Senior Engineer Jim presented the report including a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
The following individuals submitted their comment via e-mail prior to the T&MC meeting and it was
read into record:
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Dan and Catherine Weaver, a Carlsbad resident, requested staff to place stop signs at the intersection of
Venado Street and Del Rey because it is necessary to control the traffic and traffic speeds.
Paul Marangos, a Carlsbad resident, commented that the traffic calming plans as proposed will not be
sufficient to prevent speeding vehicles going north on Cadencia Street commence right after the Del Rey
intersection. The speed bump and the speed displays will be ignored. The same is true going south on
Cadencia street with regard to the speed displays. A four-way stop sign at the intersection of Cadencia
Street and Venado Street would solve both prongs of the problem.
Richard and Mimi Sampson, Carlsbad residents, learned from the agenda packet that the city is now
proposing speed indicator signs on Cadencia. Their hope is that these signs are not being offered as a
replacement for more physical restrictions to speeding such as speed bumps, roundabouts, etc.
Phillip R. Goodman, a Carlsbad resident, understands that traffic calming measures proposed for the
lower portion of Cadenica Street are in the process but he wants to see traffic calming measures for the
portion of Cadenica Street above Del Rey Avenue which is needed. The installation of the three
permanent speed indicator signs in that segment will not have much effect.
Victor Lanz, a Carlsbad resident, agreed with the statement above from Phillip Goodman.
Motion by Commissioner Hunter seconded by Commissioner Fowler to approve staff recommendations
for the traffic calming plan on Cadencia Street from Del Rey Avenue to approximately 500 feet north of
Piragua Street.
Motion carried: 6/0/0/1 (Abstained: Linke)
5. CARLSBAD BOULEVARD PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT — (Staff Contact: Miriam Jim and
Lindy Phann, Public Works)
Staffs Recommendation: Receive update on the project
Senior Engineer Jim and Associate Engineer Phann presented the report and reviewed a
PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
City Traffic Engineer Kim clarified that this project is proposing to install curb extensions, high
visibility crosswalk markings, green bicycle lane treatments and in-pavement flashing lights to
augment the existing Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) systems at the marked
uncontrolled crosswalks on Carlsbad Boulevard at Army/Navy Academy, Oak Avenue, Sycamore
Avenue, Maple Avenue, Cherry Avenue and Hemlock Avenue. Staff will bring to the T&MC other
projects along Carlsbad Boulevard that will evaluate complete streets type enhancements such
as the Terramar project that is proposing a roundabout at the intersection of Cannon Road and
Carlsbad Boulevard. The Tamarack Avenue and Carlsbad Boulevard intersection improvement
project is another significant project that will address complete streets improvements along the
Carlsbad Boulevard corridor.
City Traffic Engineer Kim thanked the commissioners for the input provided and staff will review
and revise the plans based on their feedback.
Chair Gocan requested a five minutes break and the Traffic & Mobility Commission meeting resumed at
5:21 p.m.
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6. FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 TRAFFIC AND MOBILITY COMMISSION WORK PLAN — Support staff's
recommendation to approve Fiscal Year 2020-21 Work Plan for submittal to City Council. (Staff
contact: Nathan Schmidt, Public Works)
Staff's Recommendation: Approve staff recommendations
Transportation Planning and Mobility Manager Schmidt presented the report and
reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
• Commissioner Linke stated that the work plan looks great and he presented the letter he
submitted asking for the Carlsbad Traffic Impact Fee Program to be added to the work
plan and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the office of the City Clerk).
• Commissioner Linke inquired if staff will consider including the Traffic Impact Fee to the
FY 2020-21 Work Plan.
• Transportation Planning and Mobility Manager Schmidt stated that staff is currently
working on a Capital Improvement Project identified to update the Traffic Impact Fee (TIF)
program and the review of the TIF is within the purview of the T&MC.
Motion by Commissioner Linke seconded by Commissioner Hunter to add the Traffic Impact Fee
Program into the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Work Plan.
Motion carried: 6/0/0/1 (Abstain: Perez)
CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER REPORT:
City Traffic Engineer Comments: Attachment A
• City Traffic Engineer Kim added that at the last T&MC meeting a Carlsbad resident
submitted an email with his concerns about Aviara and Poinsettia and staff is working
with the resident to address his concerns.
Chair Gocan asked Transportation Planning and Mobility Manager Schmidt for an update on the
Sustainable Mobility Plan (SMP), Ad-Hoc Committee.
Chair Gocan inquired if she could participate on the SMP Ad-Hoc Committee meeting related to Safe
Routes to School.
Chair Gocan asked Vice-Chair Perez for an update on the Housing Element, Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee.
Chair Gocan asked Commissioner Linke for an update on the Regional Advisory Committee on Traffic and
Mobility along the highway 76 corridor.
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TRAFFIC AND MOBILITY COMMISSION COMMENTS:
• Commissioner Linke welcomed Commissioner Wanamaker to the Traffic and Mobility
Commission. He inquired if staff will address the resident's emails received concerning
the four way stop at the intersection of Avenida Encinas and Portage Way.
• City Traffic Engineer Kim stated that staff will respond to the resident's concerns.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Gocan adjourned the Traffic and Mobility Commission Meeting on Aug. 3, 2020, at 5:57 p.m.
Eliane Paiva, Minutes Clerk
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Nathan Schmidt, Transportation Planning and
Mobility Manager
Sept. 15, 2020
Traffic and Mobility Commission Work Plan
for Fiscal Year 2020-21
Recommendations
1.Adopt a resolution approving the Traffic and
Mobility Commission Work Plan for Fiscal
Year 2020-21
2.Provide direction to the Traffic and Mobility
Commission on priorities of items within the
work plan
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Background
•Carlsbad Municipal Code requires commissions to have annual work plans (CMC 2.15.020 (c))
•Encourage increased dialogue between the Traffic and Mobility Commission and the City Council
•Ensure that the commission is working in line with the council’s priorities
•Traffic and Mobility Commission approved the FY 2020-21 Work Plan on Aug. 3, 2020
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Mission Statement
•The Traffic and Mobility Commission is committed to enhancing safe mobility for the city and its residents by using data-driven
decision-making and a forward-looking
approach to transportation. We are transparent and do the right thing the right way.
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First Goal
Review staff recommendations on the multimodal
transportation system, and provide input on data,
best practices, and public input
•Review of mobility policies, programs and reports
•Top priorities: Transportation Impact Analysis
Guidelines, Traffic Impact Fee Program and
Sustainable Mobility Plan
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Second Goal
Focus on mobility around school locations including
safety
•Review of mobility and safety projects near schools
•Proactively engage the school districts in Safe Routes
to School planning
•Receive reports from the Carlsbad Police
Department
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Third Goal
Enhance Transparency
•Propose updates to the city website to enhance
public input related to mobility issues
•Work with the city clerk’s office to provide video
recordings of all Traffic and Mobility Commission
meetings
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Council Direction
Seeking City Council direction:
•Prioritization of the work plan items
–Goal #1 Priorities:
•Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines
•Traffic Impact Fee Program
•Sustainable Mobility Plan
–Goal #2 : Mobility around school locations
–Goal #3 : Enhance transparency
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Traffic and Mobility Commission
Presentation by Chair Mona Gocan
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Traffic & Mobility Commission Mission
•Enhance safe mobility for all modes of travel
–Data-driven decision-making
–Forward-looking
–Ethical and transparent
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Current Major Projects
•Sustainable Mobility Plan (SMP)
–Pedestrian, bicycle, trail, and transit plan
consolidation
•Safe Routes to School (SRTS) framework
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Recommended Priorities for Review
•Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) Guidelines
–Evaluation methods and mitigation for all travel modes
–No independent review since April 2018 publication
•Traffic Impact Fee Program
–Funds projects that alleviate indirect transportation impacts
–Project list and corresponding fee structure not updated since 2008
•2015 General Plan update
•Shifting from street projects to TDM
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Staff Recommendations
1.Adopt a resolution approving the Traffic and
Mobility Commission Work Plan for Fiscal
Year 2020-21
2.Provide direction to the Traffic and Mobility
Commission on priorities of items within the
work plan
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Thank you
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