The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About2021-06-10; Village and Barrio Traffic Circles and Barrio Lighting Projects Update (District 1); Gomez, PazTo the members of the: CITY COUNCIL Date !eitojql CA .JL CC _lL CM ✓ACM ~DCM(3)~ June 10, 2021 Council Memorandum To: From: Via: Honorable Mayor Hall and Members of the City Council Paz Gomez, Deputy City Manager, Pub~orks {cityof Carlsbad Memo ID #2021117 Re: Geoff Patnoe, Assistant City Manager ~~ Village and Barrio Traffic Circles and Barrio Lighting Projects Update (District 1) This memorandum provides an update to a previous memorandum dated Feb. 19, 2021, on the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles, Capital Improvement Program {CIP) Project No. 4015, and Barrio Lighting, CIP Project No. 4013. Background Attachment A, which is a memorandum dated Feb. 19, 2021, provides background information for both projects. Discussion Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project The project team is working with San Diego Gas and Electric {SDG&E) to relocate an electrical conduit in conflict with a storm drain inlet and to provide electrical service to the proposed lighting, which will' be constructed with the improvements. In addition, Carlsbad Municipal Water District and Transportation Department staff are coordinating on projects to relocate water and sewer facilities and replace water valves in the project area. The engineering design of the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project is expected to be completed in the next several months, assuming utilities coordination efforts stay on schedule. On April 6, 2020, staff presented the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project to the Traffic and Mobility Commission and they voted unanimously (Attachment B) to support staff's recommendation to implement the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project. Once the engineering design has been completed, staff will bring the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project back to seek feedback from the Traffic and Mobility Commission and members of the community on the project. The Boys and Girls Club have expressed concerns regarding the construction and operation of a potential traffic circle that has been considered at the intersection of Oak Avenue and Roosevelt Street. In May 2021, staff met with the Boys and Girls Club and presented possible changes to the design in order to address some of their concerns. Public Works Branch Transportation Department 1635 Faraday Avenue I Carlsbad, CA 92008 I 760-602-2730 t Council Memo -Village and Barrio Traffic Circles and Barrio Lighting Projects Update (District 1) June 10, 2021 Page 2 Public Works staff are working with the Library & Cultural Arts and Parks & Recreation Departments to facilitate installation of public art in the center of one of the proposed traffic circle locations. The public art process will include public outreach and issuance of a call for artists, which is anticipated to begin once engineering design has been finalized. A city webpage is currently active to provide information to the public, available in the following link: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/public-works/traffic-circles. Also, a bilingual English-Spanish newsletter will be distributed to residents in the area by mail, on the city website, via email and promoted on the NextDoor application by the end of July 2021. Barrio Lighting Project Phase 1 of the Barrio Lighting Project is currently under construction, which will install 12 streetlights throughout the Barrio to address areas with lighting deficiency. A Notice to Proceed was issued to the contractor on May 5, 2021, and pre-construction work has already begun. Phase 1 construction is expected to be substantially completed by the end of July 2021. A city webpage regarding the Barrio Lighting Project is available in the following link: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/public-works/traffic-circles Phase 2 of the Barrio Lighting Project, which is currently in the design phase, includes installation of pedestrian lighting throughout the Barrio. Staff have developed a phasing plan to allow the city to fund and construct pedestrian lighting over several fiscal years. Staff have also requested additional funding as part of the fiscal year 2021-22 CIP Budget development process. Phase 2A will install pedestrian lighting on both sides of Roosevelt Street from Carlsbad Village Drive to Magnolia Avenue. This street was identified in the Village and Barrio Master Plan as a key pedestrian thoroughfare between the Village and the Barrio. Preliminary layout of Phase 2A has been completed. Final design of pedestrian lighting for Phase 2A will begin after the public has had a chance to provide their input on the preliminary layout and the proposed phasing plan. This focused public outreach is currently being developed and is expected to be completed by fall 2021. Next Steps Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project Staff expect completing the design coordination efforts with the utility companies in the next few months. Upon completion of this coordination, staff anticipate finalizing the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project plans and specifications in winter 2021. Prior to that, a second round of public outreach efforts will be conducted, which will include another newsletter distributed by mail, on the city website, via email and promoted on social media via NextDoor and other city channels. Council Memo -Village and Barrio Traffic Circles and Barrio Lighting Projects Update (District 1) June 10, 2021 Page 3 Following the additional round of public outreach, staff will bring the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project to the Traffic and Mobility Commission to seek feedback from them and members of the community prior to completing the design to 100%. Staff plan to bring the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project to the City Council with a request to approve the plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for construction bids in early 2022. After the bidding process is completed, staff will return to the City Council to request award of a construction contract, which is expected to be in mid-2022. A process to perform public outreach to select an artist and install public art at one of the traffic circle locations will take place concurrently. Construction notices will be distributed by mail, email, social media, website and using door hangers, which are expected to go out in late 2022, prior to the start of construction. Barrio Lighting Project Phase 1 Barrio Lighting Project construction activities are expected to be substantially completed by the end of July 2021. Construction notices will be distributed by mail, email, social media, website and using door hangers, which are expected to go out at the end of June 2021. , For Phase 2A, which includes pedestrian lighting along Roosevelt Street, focused public feedback will be requested prior to finalizing the layout and engineering design. This public outreach process will be completed by fall 2021. After the public has provided their input on the pedestrian lighting in the Barrio, staff will finalize engineering design considering comments received and complete the utilities coordination. The Barrio Lighting Project will then be brought to the City Council for approval of the plans and specifications and authorization to bid in early 2022. Attachments: A. Council Memorandum dated Feb. 19, 2021 B. Traffic and Mobility Commission Meeting Minutes from April 6, 2020 cc: Scott Chadwick, City Manager Celia Brewer, City Attorney Gary Barberio, Deputy City Manager, Community Services Laura Rocha, Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services Tom Frank, Transportation Director/City Engineer David Graham, Chief Innovation Officer Jeff Murphy, Community Development Director Vicki Quiram, Utilities Director Kristina Ray, Communication and Engagement Director Robby Contreras, Assistant City Attorney Hossein Ajideh, Engineering Manager Jonathan Schauble, Senior Engineer Scott Lyle, Senior Engineer · To the members of the: ATTACHMENT A CllY COUNCIL DateJ-t l'l I Z,lcA ✓cc~ CM -~/ocM (3) ..£ Feb. 19,2021 To: From: Via: Council Memorandum Honorable Mayor Hall and Members of the City Council Paz Gomez, Deputy City Manager, Pu (G~orks Geoff Patnoe, Assistant City Manager ~ v {city of Carlsbad Memo ID# 2021045 Re: Village and Barrio Traffic Circles and Barrio Lighting Projects Update (District 1) This memorandum provides an update to a previous memorandum dated Oct. 1, 2020, on the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 4015, and Barrio Lighting, CIP Project No. 4013. Background . Attachment A, which is a Council Memorandum dated Oct. 1, 2020, provides the background for both projects. During the City Council Meeting on Feb. 11, 2021, a Council Member requested an update on these projects. Discussion Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project On April 6, 2020, staff presented the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project to the Traffic and Mobility Commission, who voted unanimously to support staff's recommendation to implement the project. The engineering design of the project is nearing completion and is expected to be completed in spring 2021. A city webpage is currently active to provide information to the public, available in the following link: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/services/depts/pw/traffic/trafficcircles.asp. Also, a bilingual newsletter was distributed to residents in the area by mail, on the city website, via email and promoted on the NextDoor application last November (Attachment B). Additionally, Public Works staff are working with the Library & Cultural Arts and Parks & Recreation Departments to facilitate installation of public art in the center of the proposed traffic circle at Oak Avenue and Roosevelt Street. Staff are also working with San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) to provide electrical service to the proposed lighting which will be constructed with the improvements. Barrio Lighting Project Phase 1 of the Barrio Lighting project will install 14 streetlights throughout the Barrio to address areas with lighting deficiency. The engineering work for this phase of the project was completed in late 2020. The work was publicly bid, and a construction contract is currently Public Works Branch Transportation Department 1635 Faraday Avenue I Carlsbad, CA 92008 I 760-602-2730 t . I Council Memo -Village and Barrio Traffic Circles and Barrio Lighting Projects Update (District 1} Feb. 19,2021 Page 2 being executed within the City Manager's authority. The construction contract is expected to be awarded in March 2021. A city web page regarding the Barrio Lighting Project is available in the following link: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/services/depts/pw/traffic/trafficcircles.asp. An update on this project was also included in the newsletter in Attachment B. Phase 2 of the project includes design and construction of pedestrian lighting throughout the Barrio. A phasing plan has been developed to allow the city to fund and construct pedestrian lighting over several fiscal years. Phase 2A will install pedestrian lighting on both sides of Roosevelt Street from Carlsbad Village Drive to Magnolia Avenue. This street was identified in the Village and Barrio Master Plan as a key pedestrian thoroughfare between the Village and the Barrio. Preliminary layout and design of Phase 2A has been completed. Next Steps Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project Staff anticipates finalizing the project plans and specifications and obtaining the necessary SDG&E approval by spring 2021. Prior to that, a second round of public outreach will include another newsletter distributed by mail, on the city website, via email and promoted on the NextDoor application. In mid-2021, staff plans to return to City Council with a request to approve the plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for construction bids. After the bidding process is completed, staff will return to City Council to request award of a construction contract, which is expected to be in fall 2021. Construction notices will be distributed by mail, email, social media, website and using door hangers, which are expected to go out in late fall 2021, prior to the start of construction. Barrio Lighting Project A construction contract will be executed for Phase 1 of the project in the next couple of weeks. Staff anticipates construction will begin in the next couple of months. Construction notices will be distributed by mail, email, social media, website and using door hangers, which are expected to go out in March 2021. For Phase 2 of the project, additional funding will be requested as part of the fiscal year 2021-22 CIP Budget development process. This funding will be spread over the next four fiscal years. For Phase 2A, which includes pedestrian lighting along Roosevelt Street, focused public feedback will be requested prior to finalizing the layout and engineering design. This public outreach process will be completed by fall 2021. After the public has provided their input on the pedestrian lighting in the Barrio, final engineering and SDG&E coordination will be Council Memo-Village and BarrioTraffic Circles and Barrio Lighting Projects Update (District 1) Feb. 19,2021 F>age 3 completed. This project will thenbe brought to City Council for approval and authorization to bid by the end of 2021. Attachments: A. Council Memorandum dated Oct. 1, 2020 B. Carlsbad Barrio Area Neighborhood Update Fall 2020 cc: Scott Chadwick, City Manager Celia Brewer, City Attorney Gary Barberio, Deputy City Manager, Community Services Laura Rocha, Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services Robby Contreras, Assistant City Attorney David Graham, Chief Innovation Officer Tom Frank, Transportation Director Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Murphy, Community Development Director Vicki Quiram, Utilities Director Kristina Ray, Communication & Engagement Director Suzanne Smithson, Library & Cultural Arts Director Hossein Ajideh, Engineering Manager Jonathan Schauble, Senior Engineer I To the members of the: Cl1Y COUNCIL ·;ite 10 /i/-o CA ~ cc :'::_ qyl _!'.:. AC/V1 ~ DCM (3) ..!:., Oct. l, 2020 ATTACHMENT A Council Memo randum To: Honorable Mayor Hall and Members of the City Council From: Paz Gomez, Deputy City Manager, Public Works {city of Carlsbad Memo ID #2020204 Via: Geoff Pat11oe, Assistant City Manager @ Re: Village an d Ba rrio Traffic Circles and Barrio lighting Projects Update This memorandum provides .an update on the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 4015, and Barrio Lighting, CIP Project No. 4013. Background On June 18, 2019, City Council approved an amended minute motion for staff to bring back a report on the status of the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles CIP project. At the same meeting, City Council approved a minute motion to prioritize the Barrio Lighting CIP project. On Sept. 17, 2019, staff provided City Council an informational presentation on the projects' status, which included anticipated timelines. Both projects are currently funded in the city's CIP and are in progress. Additional background information is provided below: Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project On July 24, 2018, City Council adopted the Village and Barrio Master Plan (Master Plan). On Aug. 27, 2019, City Council approved the Master Plan with the modifications proposed by the California Coastal Commission. In October 2019, the California Coastal Commission formally approved the Master Plan. The Master Plan includes several recommendations to create a more walkable and safer Village and Barrio neighborhood. One of the recommendations is to install traffic circles at specific intersections as traffic calming features and beautification opportunities in the Village and Barrio area. By removing pavement in the center of the intersection, traffic circles will provide landscaping, decorative treatments and public art opportunities. Eight traffic circle locations are identified in the Master Plan, which are: • Oak Avenue and Roosevelt Street • Oak Avenue and Jefferson Street • Pine Avenue and Madison Avenue • Pine Avenue and Harding Street • Chestnut Avenue and Roosevelt Street Public Works Branch 1635 Faraday Avenue I Carlsbad, CA 92008 I 760-602-2730 Council Memo -Village and Barrio Traffic Circles and Barrio Lighting Projects Update Oct. 1, 2020 . Page 2 • Chestnut Avenue and Madison Avenue • Palm Avenue and Harding Street • Magnolia Avenue and Madison Street On Nov. 19, 2019, City Council authorized execution of an agreement with Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. for conducting a feasibility analysis and engineering qesig11 of the traffic circles. ,Barrio Lighting Project Enhancing safety and facilitating neighborhood walkability by improving the pedestrian experience are priorities for the Barrio neighborhood. One way to help achieve this goal is to improve lighting in the Barrio area. Street-level lighting is mounted on 24-foot poles, which enhances saf!;!ty by improving visibility for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. This lighting helps to identify and avoid potential hazards, primarily within the street footprint. Pedestrian scale lighting is mounted on shorter, 13-foot poles, which facilitate neighborhood walkability by providing more focused lighting on walkways. Pedestrian lighting helps people feel more secure in their surroundings and creates a sense of neighborhood continuity. Both types of lighting will be installed as part of the Barrio Lighting project. As presented during the Sept. 17, 2019, City Council meeting, the project is being designed and constructed in two phases. Phase 1 is expedited an~ implemented to address concerns received from the community, prior to the comprehensive lighting design for the entire Barrio neighborhood. Phase 2 will comprehensively analyze, design and construct bo.th street and pedestrian lighting for the entire Barrio area. Discussion Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project As the feasibility study for the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles project progressed, one of the conclusions was that a traffic circle in the existing right of way would not effectively control vehicular speed at the two following locations: • Palm Avenue and Harding Street • Magnolia Avenue and Madison Street Staff propose~ alternative traffic calming measures at those two intersections, which will include median islands, pedestrian refuges and horizontal deflection of the vehicular lanes. On April 6, 2020, staff presented the results of the feasibility study, along with the proposed alternative traffic calming measures for the two aforementioned locations to the.Traffic and Mobility Commission (commission). The commission unanimously voted to support staff's recommendations to implement the project as proposed. Based cin the results of the feasibility . I~ I ,. I I I I I, I li 1 11 : I ~ i [ J , l f i ! I I I ij I 1 i Council Memo-Village and Barrio Traffic Circles and Barrio Lighting Projects Update Oct. 1, 2020 Page 3 study and support of the commission, the project team has moved forward to finalize the engineering designs for the project. Currently, the Public Works Branch project team is working with the Library and 'Cultural Arts and Parks and Recreation Departments to facilitate installation of public art and landscaping in the center of the proposed traffic circle at Oak Avenue and Roosevelt Street. The project team is also partnering with the Carlsbad Municipal Water District to relocate water mains and valves to avoid conflicts with the traffic circles and to replace old infrastructure including water services and water meters. ln addition, any sewer system in conflict with the project improvements will be addressed. Barrio Lighting Project Phase 1 of the Barrio Lighting project will install 16 streetlights throughout the Barrio to address areas with lighting deficiency. The lighting locations for Phase 1 were identified by analyzing spacing among the existing streetlights, which were field-verified by an engineering consultant. In the prncess of selecting Phase 1 street lighting locations, priority was given to the areas identified as deficient compared to the city's engineering standards and based on comments received from the community. Of the 16 new streetlights included in Phase 1, six will be installed with new concrete poles and 10 will be mounted on existing utility poles that are owned and maintained by San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E). Mounting streetlights on existing poles is a cost-effective strategy to provide new lighting, however, it requires increased coordination with SDG&E. Due to a new SDG&E review process and other challenges, there has been a delay in SDG&E's approval of the 10 streetlights on existing poles, which has subsequently impacted Phase l's timeline. Staff i.s currently working with SDG&E to receive their final workorders for the last two locations of the 10 streetlights. C.urrently, the Phase 1 plans, specifications and cost estimates are being reviewed by the project team. After staff's final review, the Phase 1 project is expected to be advertised for construction bids by the end of 2020. Since the estlmated cost of the construction contract is less than $200,000;.award of the construction contract is expected to be within the City · Manager's authority. Following the guidance of the Master Plan, the Barrio Lighting Project includes a phasing plan that prioritizes installation of pedestrian lighting based on factors such as level of pedestrian activity and proximity tb public facilities. This phasing plan will allow the city to fund and construct pedestrian lighting in the Barrio area over several fiscal years. As part of the fiscal year 2021-22 CIP Budget development process, staff will develop a funding strategy for future phases of pedestrian lighting in the Barrio. j I I I Council Memo-Village and Barrio Traffic Circles and Barrio Lighting Projects Update Oct. 1, 2020 Page 4 The initial phase, called Phase 2A, includes design and construction of pedestrian lighting on both sides of Roosevelt Street from Carlsbad Village Drive to Magnolia Avenue. This street was identified in the Master Plan as a key pedestrian thoroughfare between the Village and the Barrio. Preliminary design of Phase 2A has been completed, and final plans, specifications and cost estimates are expected to be completed by the end of 2020. Future phases will include Madison Street, Harding Street and Magnolia Avenue. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the projects' co~munity outreach approach has been revisited and outreach for both projects has been combined. Over the next few months, staff will be implementing a neighborhood-focused outreach, which will include a newsletter, informational videos, a project-specific webpage and social media posts. Content will be available in both English and Spanish and is expected by the end of October 2020. Next Steps Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project Staff anticipates finalizing the project plans and specifications and obtaining the necessary environmental authorization by the end of 2020. Staff pla.ns to return to City Council in early 2021 with a request to approve the plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for construction bids. After the bidding process is completed, staff will return to City Council to request award of a construction contract. Construction is estimated to begin in m_id~2021. Barrio Lighting Project For Phase 1 of the project, staff plans to finalize the plans, specifications and cost estimates in the next month. It is estimated that the construction bidding process will be completed by the end of 2020 and construction will begin in early 2021. For Phase 2A of the project, which includes pedestrian lighting along Roosevelt Street, the plans, specifications and cost estimates are anticipated to be completed by the end of 2020. In early 2021, Phase 2A of the project will be brought to City Council for approval and authorization to bid. Staff anticipates returning to City Council to request award of a construction contract in mid-2021. Construction is estimated to begin in late summer 2021. Future phases of the Barrio Lighting Project will include pedestrian lighting along Madison Street, Harding Street and Magnolia Ave. These phases are expected to be funded and constructed as part of future CIP budgeting processes. cc: Scott Chadwick, City Manager Celia Brewer, City Attorney Gary Barberio, Deputy City Manager, Community Services Laura Rocha, Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services Tom Frank, Transportation Director David Graham, Chief Innovation Officer Jeff Murphy, Community Development Director Council Memo -Village and Barrio Traffic Circles and Barrio Lighting Projects Update Oct. 1, 2020 Page 5 Kristina Ray, Communication and Engagement Director Hosse in Ajideh, Engineering Manager Jonathan Schauble, Senior Engineer . ! I I Creating the Future Together Over the next 12 to 18 months, two major infrastructure improvement projects are being planned in the Barrio. In this newsletter you will find an update on these projects and other news affecting the neighborhood. In addition, we will share opportunities to express your needs, values and priorities as the Village and Barrio Master Plan is . applied to neighborhood projects. Together, we will create a more wa.lkable and safer neighborhood that reflects the cultural and historic importance of this unique area of Carlsbad. Entre /os pr6ximos dace a dieciocho meses, se estan planeando dos importantes proyectos de mejora de infraestructura en el Barrio. En estas noticias usted encontrara informaci6n actua/izada sabre estos proyectos y otras noticias sob re la camunidad. Ade mas compartiremos oportunidades para que exprese sus necesidades, valores y prioridades en el proceso de ejecuci6n de/ Plan Maestro para el \/ii/age y el Barrio. Juntas crearemos una comunidad mas transitab/e y segura que ref/eje la importancia hist6rica y cultural de esta area C:mica de Carlsbad. For complete project information, visit us at www.carlsbadca.gov Para informaci6n actualizada sabre el proyecto, visite www.carlsbadca.gov Traffic circles will be installed at six intersections to calm traffic, improve traffic flow and enhance safety. The Village and Barrio Master Plan identifies locations for traffic calming measures. A thorough and extensive public input process was conducted prior to being adopted by the City Council. Preliminary traffic circle designs, as well as the opportunity to incorporate public art, will be shared with the community to ensure that the project remains in line with the neighborhood needs and expectations. Alternative traffic calming measures, such as raised islands and high-visibility crosswalks, are planned at two iritersections after studies showed traffic circles could not be accommodated at those locations. Se instalardn glorietas en seis intersecciones para ca/mar el trdfico, mejorar el f/ujo de/ trdfico y mejorar la seguridad. Las ubicaciones se identificaron atraves de un extenso proceso de divulgaci6n publica en 2013-14 y se adoptaron como pa rte de/ Plan Maestro. Los diseflos preliminares de las glbrietas de trdnsito, asi como la oportunidad de incorporar a rte publico, se compartirdn con la comunidad para garantizar que el proyecto se mantenga en Jinea con las necesidades y expectativas de/ vecindario. Otras medidas para ca/mar el trdfico, como is/etas para pea tones y cruces de a/ta visibilidad, estdn planeadas en dos ihtersecciones cuando se determin6 que las glorietps no podrfan ser instaladas en esos sitios. Project Benefits: • Enhance safety • Slow traffic • Improve neighborhood aesthetics Traffic Circle Locations ·n Grand Ave J. ... ~ ~· Ca1'1sbad Vlllage Dr i oak Ave ~ pjneAve \ 9. ~ ¼1 WatnutAve ·. Chestnut Ave· ') Traffic Calming Features * Traffic Circle with Art Feature palm Ave Beneficios de/ Proyecto: • Mejorar la seguridad Calmar el trdfico • Mejorar la estetica de/ vecindario Magnolia Ave Map not to scale Pre.liminary traffic circle designs may be ready for review in early 2021 . Construction is estimated to begin in mid-2021. Los disei'iospreliminares de las glorietas podrfan estar listos para compartir con el pub/ico a principios de 2021. Se estima que la construcci6n comenzara en el verano de 2021. . ~ I . -,-,,..,.---· _,-~ -.. ---;,------, -·--- H ig hli g h ting Val,~!2,,~.,.~~!~::.±!t~-f.~' y uu uu0~ An exciting feature will be added to the proposed traffic circle at the Oak Avenue and Roosevelt Street intersection. The city's Cultural Arts Office will facilitate the installation of public art to welcome residents and visitors alike to this distinct neighborhood. The city's public art program follows a set of policies and procedures that guide the entire process, from forming a pubiic art selection committee, to final installation and maintenance of the works of art. A key component of Carlsbad's program is an emphasis on community dialogue throughout the process. By providing input and sharing perspectives the community helps ensure artwork is integrated into the physical and social environment of the city and reflects the community's interests. Creating thoughtful relationships between public space and art, while preserving Carlsbad's distinct heritage and cultural identity is an ongoing priority. The city's public art program is created in the community's interest and designed to create exciting aestheti_c experiences that engage Carlsbad's community, as well as giving people a sense of place that's welcoming to this distinctive area. _The next step is the release of a Request for Qualifications to artists interested in creating unique artwork for the traffic circle. Watch for more opportunities to share your vision for public art in the Barrio. Un elemento interesante sera propuesto para la glorieta planeada para la intersecci6n de Oak Avenue y Roosevelt Street. La Oficina de Artes Cultura/es de la ciudad facilitara la instalaci6n de a rte pub/ico para darle la bienvenida a las residentes y visitantes de esta singular comunidad hist6rica. El programa de a rte publico de la ciudad se compone de una serie de procesos y lineamientos que gufan todo el proceso, desde la formaci6n de un comite de selecci6n de arte publico hasta la instalaci6n y mantenimiento de obras de arte. Un punto importante de/ programa de Carlsbad es el enfasis de participaci6n y dialogo comunitario durante el proceso. Al fomentar que miembros de la comunidad ofrezcan su opinion y perspectiva nos ayuda a que las obras de a rte esten integradas en el ambiente ffsico y Possible Traffic Circle Concept Design * This illustration does not represent the Roosevelt Street and Oak Avenue site social de la ciudad y que reflejen el amplio rango de diversidad e intereses de la comunidad. Crear una relaci6n intencional entre el espacio publico yarte, mientras se mantiene la herencia e identidad cultural d~ Carlsbad es i.ma prioridad constante. El programa de arte pub/ico de la ciudad fue creado con el interes de la comunidad en mente y disenado para crear experiencias esteticas emocionantes que conecten a la comunidad de Carlsbad y que le de a la gente una sensaci6n de pertenencia y bienvenida a esta area tan unica. El siguiente paso es publicar la Petici6n de Calificaciones para artistas interesac/os en crear una pieza de a rte especial para la glorieta. Espere mas oportunidades para compartir su vision para el a rte publico en el Barrio. Improving pedestrian walkability and safety is a priority for the Barrio community, and enhanced lighting achieves this goal. Mejorar la seguridad y la accesibilidad para peatones es 'una prioridad para la comunidad de/ Barrio. Una forma de lograr este objetivo es mejorando Jailuminaci6n en el area. Street-level lighting will be mounted higher, on 24-foot poles or mounted on existing utility poles, to increase visibility for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians and help identify potential road hazards. La iluminaci6n a nivel de la ca/le se montara mas alto, en pastes de 24 pies, para aumentar la visibilidad de automovi/istas, cic/istas y peatones y ayudar a identificar las posibles peligros en la carretera. Phase One: Early 2021 • Install 14 new streetlights, identified by technical analysis. •!a!• HEB Phase Two: Late 2021 • Develop a phasing plan for pedestrian lighting in the Barrio. • Provide for public review and comment. • Using a phased approach, install additional street and pedestrian lighting in the Barrio, based on funding availability. Project Benefits: • Enhance safety and visibility Facilitate neighborhood walkability Improve pedestrian experience • Project continuity in the neighborhood • Create an inviting environment Pedestrian -scale lighting will be mounted lower, on 15-foot poles with decorative luminaires, to provide focused lighting on walkways, creating a safer route for pedestrians. La iluminaci6n a es ca/a peatonal se montara mas bajo, en pastes de 15 pies, para proporcionar iluminaci6n enfocada en las pasillos, creando una ruta mas segura para las peatones. Fase Uno: Principios de 2021 • lnstalar 16 nuevas faro/as, segun lo identificado par el analisis tecnico. Fase Dos: Fines 2021 Realizar un andlisis de deficiencias de i/uminaci6n y confirmar la disponibi/idad de la infraestructura. • Brindar una oportunidad para que la comunidad revise los pianos de disefio y las ubicaciones de iluminaci6n. /nstalar iluminaci6n adicional para cal/es y peatones en todo el vecindario Barrio. Beneficios de/ Proyecto: • Mejora la seguridad y la visibilidad • Facilita la transitabilidad de/ vecindario • Mejora la experiencia de las peatones • Continuidad de/ proyecto en el barrio • Crea un ambiente acogedor The city currently operates out of several buildings, some of which are approaching the end of their useful life. Though city work is primarily remote due to COVID-19, city employees will eventually return to their offices to serve the public in person. Plans continue for a new consolidated city hall where the main administrative functions will operate out of one location, providing more convenient meeting spaces, including a larger council chamber and community gathering space. One location under consideration is the Pine Ave. Park and Senior Center site in the Barrio neighborhood. Scan this code with your phone to get more information. Tome foto de este Learn more about proposed city-owned sites and provide your feedback until Dec. 1 Oat www.carlsbadca.gov/input. La ciudad actua/mente ocupa varios edificios, algunos de las cuales ya no estan en buenas condiciones. Aunque las empleados actualmente estan trabajando desde casa debido a COVID~ 19, eventualmente deberan regresar a trabajar a sus oficinas para a tender al publico en persona. Los planes contim,an para construir un edificio municipal donde se consoliden todas lasfunciones administrativas en un solo sitio, ofreciendo lugares para reuniones mas convenientes, una camara para las reunion es concejales mas amplia, y espacios de reunion comunitarios. Un sitio que esta siendo considerado es el Parque Pine y Centro Para Personas Mayores en el Barrio. lnform ese sabre las sitios propuestos y de su opinion hasta el 1 Ode diciembre en: www.carlsbadca.gov/input. (City of Carlsbad 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Bike and Pedestrian Improvements to the Chestnut Avenue Underpass As SANDAG continues with its 1-5 expansion as part of the Build North Coast Corridor project, there will also be an opportunity to enhance the underpass at Chestnut Avenue. The upgrades will improve east-west access for bikers and pedestrians and the possibility of a public art element. For updates and information visit: www.buildncc.com A medida que SANDAG continua con su expcinsi6n de la 1-5 coma parte de/ proyecto Build North Coast Corridor, tambien habrci una oportunidad de mejorar el paso subterrcineo en Chestnut Avenue. Las ampliaci6n mejorarci el acceso de este a oeste para ciclistas y pea tones y la posibilidad de instalar a rte publico. Para obteneractua/izaciones e informaci6ri:www.buildncc.com ATTACHMENT B TRAFF IC AND MOBILITY COMMISSION Minutes Monday, April'6, 2020, 5:00 p,m. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Gocan called the Meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. RO LL CALL: Present: Gocan, Johnson, Hunter, Fowler, Linke and Perez. Absent: Penseyres APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Council Chambers 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 This meeting was conducted virtually via Zoom due to the stay-at-home order for COVID-19. Motion by Vice-Chair Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Hunter, to approve the minutes for March 2, 2020, with a minor correction and by adding one comment made by Commissioner Hunter on Item 3 - Four Deficient Street Facilities. Motion carried 5/0/1/1-{Absent: Penseyres -Abstained: Linke) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA: No public comments Commissioner Penseyres joined the Traffic and Mobility Commission meeting at 5:11 p.m. · DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: 1. POLICE MONTHLY REPORT-{Staff contact: Lieutenant Christie Calderwood, Police Department) -Informational only Lieutenant Calderwood reported that the police department has changed their mission, due to the health crisis, with focus on educating the public to stop/limit the spread of COVID 19. As a result, the tasks of the community service officers, motor officers and police officers are to respond to serious calls and to enforce the closures of beach access/ parking access/ public parks and some trails. 2. SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY PLAN -(Staff Contact: Nathan Schmidt, Public Works). Staff Recommendation: Approve staff recommendations Transportation Planning and Mobility Manager Schmidt presented the Sustainable Mobility Plan (SMP) and asked the commissioners to support staff's recommendation to City Council to adopt the Carlsbad SMP. Public Works Transportation 1635 Faraday Avenue I Carlsbad, CA 92008 I 760-434-2730 t ~Commissioner Perez, Vice-Chair Johnson, Commissioner Penseyres, Commissioner Linke, Commissioner Hunter and Chair Gocan had several questions about the SMP and they all agreed that the Commission would not recommend adoption of the Carlsbad SMP until significant revisions were incorporated into the draft document. ~Commissioner Linke correspondence titled Item# 2 -Sustainable Mobility Plan is on file with_ the office of the City Cieri<. ~Commissioner Penseyres correspondence titled Carlsbad Sustainability Plan is on file with the office of the City Cieri<. Motion by Commissioner Linke, seconded by Commissioner Penseyres, to request city staff to address the commissioners' comments and to revise the SMP. Commissioner Linke revised his motion after more discussion. Motion by Commissioner Linke, seconded by Commissioner Hunter to request staff to address the commissioner's comments and to create an ad hoc committee composed of Commissioner Perez, Commissioner Linke and Commissioner Penseyres, to work with staff and to bring back the results to T&MC at a future date. Motion approved: 7/0 3. VILLAGE AND BARRIO TRAFFIC CIRCLES -(Staff Contact: Jonathan Schauble, and Hossein Ajideh, Public Works) - Staff's Recommendation: Approve staff recommendations Senior Engineer Schauble and Engineering Manager Ajideh presented the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles, requf;!sting T&MC to support staffs recommendation to implement the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 4015. ~Commissioner Penseyres inquired about the intersection corner of Magnolia Ave. and·Madison St. if they will color the curb red resulting in a loss of parking space and the conflict between cars making a fast right turn into Madison St. interfering with bikes. 0 Transportation Director Frank told Commissioner Penseyres that staff will look at the east corner of Magnolia Avenue and Madison Street. ~Commissioner Penseyres pointed out the same problem on the corner of Harding Street and Pine Avenue, loss of parking space and interference with bikes. 0 Senior Engineer Schauble explained that the Village & Barrio Master Plan has several improvements to the area and the traffic circles project is one measure of improvements in the Master Plan. ~Chair Gocan likes the traffic circles and she recommends making it attractive and pleasant. Motion by Commissioner Linke, seconded by Commissioner Hunter, to approve staff's recommendations to implement the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles, CIP Project No. 4015. Motion approved: 7/0 Page 2 of 6 Public Works Transportation 1635 Faraday Avenue I Carlsbad, CA 92008 I 760-434-2730 t projected to be 29 cars or 3% over capacity, versus saving 20,000 vehicle trips from being stuck in congestion on the deficient streets. Commissioner Linke said that he wanted the City Council to have a fulsome understanding of the vast benefits the College extension could create when they are making their decision on whether to fund it. 0 Transportation Director Frank stated: "I think we all agree that with the College Boulevard extension, it fully resolves all the deficiencies with ample capacity for future growth. So, we all agree upon that. I think what you are asking for, Commissioner Linke, is the graphics which you provided that show the traffic data--versus just a description of it-and a chart." Motion by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Penseyres, to approve staff recommendations: 1. Adopt a resolution to: A. Determine the following street facilities to be deficient because they do not meet the vehicular level of service (LOS) performance standard required by the city's Growth Management Plan: 5. Southbound El Camino Real from Cannon Road to College Boulevard 6. Northbound El Camino Real from College Boulevard to Cannon Road 7. Eastbound Cannon Road from El Camino Real to College Boulevard 8. Westbound Cannon Road from College Boulevard to El Camino Real B. Determine the following street facilities to be built out and exempt from the vehicular LOS performance standard, in accordance with General Plan Mobility Element Policy 3-P.9: 1. Southbound El Camino Real from Cannon Road to College Boulevard 2. Northbound El Camino Real from College Boulevard to Cannon Road 3. Eastbound Cannon Road from El Camino Real to College Boulevard 4. Westbound Cannon Road from College Boulevard to El Camino Real C. Expedite Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 6094, to improve traffic circulation by widening northbound El Camino Real from Sunny Creek Road to Jackspar· Drive, by proposing different funding sources which may necessitate meeting Proposition H requirements if more than $1 million of general funds are used. Motion failed: 2/5 (No: Gocan, Johnson, Hunter, Linke and Perez) Motion by Commissioner Linke, seconded by Commissioner Hunter, to: 1. support staff recommendations regarding points 1A and lC stated above, and 2. reject point 1B listed above, and 3. direct a representative of the T&MC to make a presentation to the City Council on the quantitative data and conclusions from the traffic study conducted on College Boulevard extension, and 4. recommend that City Council direct staff to develop a city-led financing program to build the College Boulevard extension. Motion approved: 5/2 (No: Fowler and Penseyres) Attached is the quantitative data and conclusions from the traffic study conducted on College Boulevard extension that Commissioner Linke had requested to be included in the staff report for the May 5, 2020 City Council meeting. Page 5 of 6 Public Works Transportation 1635 Faraday Avenue I Carlsbad, CA 92008 I 760-434-2730 t CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER COMMENTS: Upcoming City Council Items on Traffic and Mobility: a Urgency Ordinance establishing NO PARl<ING zone on Carlsbad Boulevard between Pine Avenue and La Cqsta Aven'ue, Ponto Drive from Ponto Road to southern terminus, and Ponto Road TRAFFIC & MOBILITY COMMISSION COMMENTS: Commissioner Linke thanked all the commissioners and staff for the good work. Vice-Chair Johnson also complimented everyone for the good work. Chair Gocan was very pleased, and thankful with all the work involved in the meeting especially since it was the first time that the Commission meeting was held virtually using Zoom. ' Traffic and Mobility Commission requested staff to attach to the minutes the Quantitative Data Report provided by commissioner Linke. Exhibit : Attachment A ADJOURNMENT: Chair Gocan adjourned the Traffic & Mobility Commission Meeting on April 6, 2020, at 9:03 p.m. Eliane Paiva Eliane Paiva, Minutes Clerk Page 6 of 6 Public Works Transportation 1635 Faraday Avenue I Carlsbad, CA 92008 I 760-434-2730 t ( Traffic & Mobility Commission Recommendation to the City Council City Council Meeting Date: May 5, 2020 Subject: Determination of four deficient street facilities and financing program options for the College Boulevard extension project At the April 6, 2020 meeting, the commission voted 5-2 (Gocan, Hunter, Johnson, Linke, and Perez in favor; Fowler and Penseyres oppose_d) to support staff's recommendations that the City Council find the four street facilities deficient and to expedite Capital Improvement Program Project No. 6094, but to oppose staff's recommendation to exempt the facilities from the vehicle level of service (LOS} performance standard, and to provide the following information derived from the traffic study. The motion further recommended that the City Council direct staff to take the necessary steps to develop a city-led financing program for construction of the College Boulevard extension project with all area developers paying their fair shares. College Boulevard Extension Traffic Operations Analysis information Nearly 20,000 vehicle trips per day are in heavy congestion on the deficient street facilities. The following histogram of northbound El Camino Real traffic (May 2019 counts between Jackspar Dr and College Blvd) shows a 3 hour 45 minute period of deficiency during the PM commute, during which an average of 10,328 vehicles were traveling under Growth Management Plan (GMP} deficient LOS "F" conditions: Northbound El Camino Real (Jacksp~<lt-College 5/2019) 3500 r-------·· ·------------ 300~ QI E 2soo :, 0 > 2000 ~ 1800 :c ~ I 500 > .: :, 0 .1000 :i:: -LOSA-D . -LOS E-F {deficient} ..... GMP limit IJllL ' ' I ~Jllllllu1111w oooooooooooooooooooooooooooaooooooooooooaooooooa 0 M U (<l O f•l O M C M O lr'I O t•l O fr'I O M O f#I. 0 M U f,, 0 f"'t O h"I C C'I O f"'t Q f"I 0 ('l O tf'I O M O ~ 0 f'1 0 Ol O f1) ~~~~HH~~~~~~~"~~-M~~~~~~~~~~ij~~~!t~~ii!~~~~~~~~ Time of day 1 \ __ r------1 10,328 vehicles {3 ~r4Smln) i I I I i j 'I Among all four deficient facilities, a cumulative average of 19,313 vehicles per day were traveling during GMP deficient LOS "E" or "F" conditions: :Street facility I Congested . 1 vehicles j per day NB ECR (PM) 10,328 SBECR(AM) 3,096 EB Cannon (PM) 3,229 WB Cannon (AM) 2,660 TOTAL 19,313 The College Boulevard extension would fully resolve the congestion problems on the deficient street facilities with ample capacity for future growth. In the following chart, the red bars show that the Cannon Rd and El Camino Real street facilities are all currently deficient during the indicated time periods, with peak vehicle volumes at 7% to 73% over their GMP deficiency limits. However, the adjacent green bars show that all of the deficiencies are fully resolved with the College Blvd extension and related recommended projects, with peak volumes at 24% to 51% under the limits. For the College Blvd extension itself, a two-lane configuration would open right around the limit, and a four- lane configuration would be well under its limit. 3500 3000 QJ E Cannon Road Curren~ +College ..... GMP limit ..:! 2500 -t---------- 0 > QJ u 2000 :c ~- I., :s 0 .s:: ~ 111 (IJ Q. 1500 1310 · 1000 - 500 130% ... EBPM The study concludes: WBAM El Camino Rea l 173% SBAM NBPM 2900 (3 In) 1860 College ...... ·•· ., ..... 1760. [4 In) 103% ., ..... 880 (2 In) NBPM ... Ultimately, the addition of the College Boulevard extension provides a valuable connection for the City of Carlsbad and for the region and, as shown ir:, the analysis, will effectively redistribute trips throughout the network to reduce the effect of congestion on several existing roadway segments in the project vicinity. 2