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Council Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor Hall and Members of the City Council
From: Paz Gomez, Deputy City Manager, Public Works
Via: Geoff Patnoe, Assistant City Manager@'
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Memo ID #2021168
Re: Carlsbad Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project Update (District 1)
This memorandum provides an update on a previous Council Memorandum dated April 8, 2021,
on the project to enhance uncontrolled crosswalks on Carlsbad Boulevard at Hemlock Avenue,
Cherry Avenue, Maple Avenue, Sycamore Avenue, Oak Avenue and near the Army and Navy
Academy (between Mountain View Drive and Cypress Avenue) (Attachment A).
Background
Attachment A provides background information on a project to enhance the uncontrolled
crosswalks on Carlsbad Boulevard at Hemlock Avenue, Cherry Avenue, Maple Avenue, Sycamore
Avenue, Oak Avenue and near the Army and Navy Academy, which currently have existing
rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB) systems. This memorandum provides an update to the
project timeline.
Discussion
Staff had previously expected to present the plans and specifications to the City Council for
approval and authorization to bid in Summer 2021. Due to unanticipated delays, the project
design is now expected to be completed by November 2021.
Next Steps
Staff expect to present the final plans to the Traffic and Mobility Commission in December 2021
and the City Council in January 2022. Construction is expected to start in Spring 2022 with
completion expected in Summer 2022.
Attachment: A. Council Memorandum dated April 8, 2021
cc: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Celia Brewer, City Attorney
Gary Barberio, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
Laura Rocha, Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services
Mickey Williams, Acting Police Chief
Tom Frank, Transportation Director/City Engineer
Ryan Green, Finance Director
Public Works Branch
Transportation Department
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Council Memo -Carlsbad Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project Update (District 1)
Sept. 2, 2021
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Kristina Ray, Communication & Engagement Director
Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation Director
Robby Contreras, Assistant City Attorney
Hossein Ajideh, Engineering Manager
John Kim, City Traffic Engineer
Nathan Schmidt, Transportation Planning and Mobility Manager
Steve Thomas, Lieutenant, Police Department
Miriam Jim, Senior Engineer
Attachment A
Council Memo -Carlsbad Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project Update (District 1}
April 8, 2021
Page 2
Next Steps
In summer 2021, staff plans to present the project to City Council to accept the HSIP grants,
approve the plans and specifications and authorize bid solicitation. Construction is estimated to
begin by the end of 2021 with completion in 2022.
Attachment: A. Council Memorandum dated Feb. 18, 2021
cc: •Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Celia Brewer, City Attorney
Gary Barberio, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
Laura Rocha, Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services
Neil Gallucci, Police Chief
Tom Frank, Transportation Director
Ryan Green, Finance Director
Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation Director
Kristina Ray, Communication & Engagement Director
Robby Contreras, Assistant City Attorney
Hossein Ajideh, Engineering Manager
John Kim, City Traffic Engineer
Nathan Schmidt, Transportation Planning and MobilityManager
Steve Thomas, Lieutenant, Police Department
Miriam Jim, Senior Engineer
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Feb. 18,2021
Council Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor Hall and Members of the City Council
From: Paz Gomez, Deputy City Manager, Public Works
Via: Geoff Patnoe, Assistant City Manager {§_·
Attachment A
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Memo ID #2021041
Re: Carlsbad Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project Update (District 1}
This memorandum provides an update on the project to enhance uncontrolled crosswalks on
Carlsbad Boulevard at Hemlock Avenue, Cherry Avenue, Maple Avenue, Sycamore Avenue, Oak
Avenue and near the Army and Navy Academy (between Mountain View Drive and Cypress
Avenue).
Background
On Sept. 24, 2019, staff presented to City Council proposed actions to address traffic calming
concerns on Carlsbad Boulevard, College Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue. Staff proposed a
project to enhance the uncontrolled crosswalks on Carlsbad Boulevard at Hemlock Avenue,
Cherry Avenue, Maple Avenue, Sycamore Avenue, Oak Avenue and near the Army and Navy
Academy, which currently have existing rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB) systems.
Improvements include:
• Curb extensions (where feasible)
• Pedestrian-act ivated in-pavement flashing lights to augment the existing RRFB systems
• Continental-style high-visibility crosswalk markings
• Green bicycle lane treatments in conflict areas
During the City Council Meeting on Feb. 11, 2021, a Council Member requested an update on this
project.
Discussion
On Aug. 3, 2020, the proposed project was presented in conceptual form to the Traffic and
Mobility Commission. Based on comments received during the plan check process, additional
street lighting, where deemed appropriate by analysis, has been added to the scope of the
project. The project is currently in the final design stage and will be brought to the Traffic and
Mobility Commission for their recommendation in April 2021.
In October 2020, staff submitted two applications for Highway Safety Improvement Program
(HSIP} funds in the amount of $591,600 to help offset the preliminary design/construction
estimate of $657,600. Results of the HSIP funding applications are not yet available.
Public Works Branch
Transportation Department
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