HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-09-21; City Council; ; Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-401 – Establish a 45 mph speed limit on Poinsettia Lane from Cassia Road to El Camino RoadMeeting Date: Sept. 21, 2021
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Staff Contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk Services Manager
Faviola.medina@carlsbadca.gov, 760-434-5989
Subject: Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-401 – Establish a 45 mph speed limit on
Poinsettia Lane from Cassia Road to El Camino Road
District: 3
Recommended Action
Adopt Ordinance No. CS-401 amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code
Section 10.44.360 to establish a 45 mph speed limit upon Poinsettia Lane from Cassia Road to El
Camino Real.
Executive Summary/Discussion
Ordinance No. CS-401 was introduced and first read at the City Council meeting held Sept. 14,
2021. On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, the
City Council voted 5-0 to introduce Ordinance No. CS-401. The second reading allows the City
Council to adopt the ordinance, which will become effective 30 days after the adoption.
Fiscal Analysis
Installation of six new 45 mph speed limit signs will cost approximately $1,800. There are
sufficient funds in the fiscal year 2021-22 street maintenance budget to procure and install the
proposed speed limit signs.
Next Steps
The City Clerk’s Office will have the ordinance, or a summary of the ordinance, published in a
newspaper of general circulation within fifteen days following adoption of the ordinance.
Environmental Evaluation
In keeping with California Public Resources Code Section 21065, this action does not constitute
a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act 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. Therefore, it does not require
environmental review.
Public Notification and Outreach
This item was noticed 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.
Exhibits
1.Ordinance No. CS-401
Sept. 21, 2021 Item #5 Page 1 of 3
Sept. 21, 2021 Item #5 Page 2 of 3
ORDINANCE NO. CS-401
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 10.44 OF THE CARLSBAD
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 10.44.360 TO ESTABLISH A 45 MILES PER HOUR
SPEED LIMIT UPON POINSETTIA LANE FROM CASSIA ROAD TO EL CAMINO
REAL
WHEREAS, the portion of Poinsettia Lane between Cassia Road and Oriole Court/Skimmer Court
was opened to traffic in April of 2021; and
WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code sections 22357 and 22358 authorize local authorities to
establish a speed limit based on an engineering traffic s.urvey; and
WHEREAS, an engineering traffic survey was conducted on May 28, 2021 for the portion of
Poinsettia Lane between Cassia Road and El Camino Real and based on the results of the engineering
traffic survey, the recommended speed limit for that portion of Poinsettia Lane is 45 miles per hour
(mph); and
, WHEREAS, the proposed speed limit of 45 mph for Poinsettia Lane from Cassia Road to El
Cam_ino Real was recommended for .approval by the Traffic and Mobility Commission on July 6, 2021;
and
WHEREAS, the City Planner has determined that establishing a 45 miles per hour speed limit on
Poinsettia Lane from Cassia Road to El Camino Real is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to
CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) and that no exception to the exemption as set forth in CEQA
Guidelines Section 15300.2 applies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California,
ordains as follows that:
1. The above recitations are true and correct.
2. Title 10, Chapter 10.44 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended by revision of Section
10.44.360 to read as follows:
10.44.360 Poinsettia Lane.
A. Upon Poinsettia Lane from Carlsbad Boulevard to its intersection with
Paseo del Norte the prima facie speed limit shall be 35 miles per
hour.
Sept. 21, 2021 Item #5 Page 3 of 3
B. Upon Poinsettia Lane from Paseo del Norte to its intersection with
Cassia Road the prima facie speed limit shall be SO miles per hour.
C. Upon Poinsettia Lane from Cassia Road to its intersection with El
Camino Real the prima facie speed limit shall be 45 miles per hour.
D. Upon Poinsettia Lane from El Camino Real to its intersection with
Melrose Drive the prima facie speed limit shall be SO miles per hour.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its adoption; and the City Clerk
shall certify the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the full text of the Ordinance or a summary of
the Ordinance prepared by the City Attorney to b.e published at least once in a newspaper of general
circulation in the City of Carlsbad within 15 days after its adoption.
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad
on the 14th day of September, 2021, and thereafter.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 21st day of.September 2021, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Norby
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
CELIA A. BREWER, City Attorney
(SEAL)
Tammy Cloud-McMinn
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Hello Carlsbad City Council,
katrina olson <bolsonkat@gmail.com>
Tuesday, September 21, 2021 8:38 AM
City Clerk
climate emergency and traffic speeds
All Receive -Agenda Item # ..S.,
For the Information of the:
CITY COUNCIL
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1. I am writing to support the Declaration of a Climate Emergency as proposed by the Sierra Club and supported by
SanDiego 350.org.
Responding to climate change is at a crisis point-if we do not treat it as an emergency things will go on in the usual slow,
inefficient way, which for this is no longer an option. We need all of our communities to be on board 100%. Getting
community support and making the changes (including some inconveniences and sacrifices), we need, getting buy-in
from our neighbors and businesses are most likely to be successful at a local level and sets a tone for the rest of San
Diego, Californ"ia and our country.
We live in this time of polarization-. this is not about politics but about the future of our community, our environment,
our grandchildren, our future. Declaring an emergency brings the urgency this needs.
Let's be brave and make history.
2. I also support any efforts to slow down traffic anywhere in Carlsbad!! There are more people who are riding their
bikes on these busy roads (which we want to encourage). I am reluctant to ride the 2 miles to the store, in fear of
speeding vehicles, even though I want to do the right thing for climate. Slower speeds on all of these roads would make
things safer and be better for the environment. So I urge slower speeds on Poinsettia Lane, La Costa Ave, El Camino Real
and others. I have never seen a police traffic stop for speeding (or.for red lights)-maybe it is time to install some traffic
cameras.
Thanks,
Katrina Olson
2051 cima court
Carlsbad, Ca
231-730-8566
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