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Home My WebLink About2021-10-04; Traffic and Mobility Commission; AgendasPge 11 Virtual Meeting Council Chambers 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, 4 p.m. Welcome to Your Traffic and Mobility Commission Meeting We welcome your interest and involvement in the city’s legislative process. This agenda includes information about topics coming before the Traffic and Mobility Commission and the action recommended by city staff. You can read about each topic in the staff reports, which are available on the city website and in the Office of the City Clerk. The Minutes Clerk is also available to answer any questions you have about Traffic and Mobility Commission Meetings meeting procedures. How to Participate ● Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: https://carlsbadca.zoom.us/j/92554874245 ○ Join using “Computer Audio” ○ Raise your hand when the Clerk calls for speakers for the item you wish to comment on ○ Unmute yourself when called on by the Clerk ● By phone: Call: (213) 338-8477 and enter meeting ID: 925 5487 4245 Press # for Participant ID. ○ Press *9 when the Clerk calls for speakers for the item you wish to comment on. ○ The Clerk will then call on the last four numbers of your telephone number. ○ Press *6 to unmute yourself to speak. ● In writing: Email comments to traffic@carlsbadca.gov. Comments received by 2 p.m. the day of the meeting will be shared with the Traffic and Mobility Commission prior to the meeting. When e-mailing comments, please identify in the subject line the agenda item to which your comments relate. All comments received will be included as part of the official record. Written comments will not be read out loud. ● These procedures shall remain in place during the period in which state or local health officials have imposed or recommended social distancing measures. Traffic and Mobility Commission meeting can be watched via livestream or replayed on the city website at https://www.carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/meetings-agendas/boards-commissions/livestream Reasonable Accommodations Persons with a disability may request an agenda packet in appropriate alternative formats as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids will be provided to effectively allow participation in the meeting. Please contact the City Manager’s Office at 760-434-2821 (voice), 711 (free relay service for TTY users), 760-720-9461 (fax) or manager@carlsbadca.gov by noon on the Thursday before the meeting to decide. More information about Traffic and Mobility Commission meeting procedures can be found at the end of this agenda and in the Carlsbad Municipal Code chapter 1.20. TRAFFIC AND MOBILITY COMMISSION Agenda TRAFFIC AND MOBILITY COMMISSION AGENDA Oct. 4, 2021 Page 2 Page 2 CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the Traffic & Mobility Commission Special Meeting held on Sept. 7, 2021 PUBLIC COMMENTS: In conformance with the Brown Act, no Commission action can occur on items presented during Public Comment. A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public can address the Commissioners on items that are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. If you desire to speak during Public Comment, fill out a SPEAKER CARD and submit it to the Minutes Clerk. If there are more than five (5) speakers, the remaining speakers will be heard at the end of the agenda just prior to Commissioners Reports. When you are called to speak, please come forward to the podium and state your name. CONSENT CALENDAR: The items listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion as listed below. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Commission votes on the motion unless members of the Traffic and Mobility Commission, the Liaison or the public request specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. A request from the public to discuss an item must be submitted to the Minutes Clerk in writing prior to Traffic and Mobility consideration of the Consent Calendar. 1. PARK DRIVE STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - Support staff’s recommendation to implement proposed street improvements on Park Drive from Marina Drive to Bayshore Drive as part of the Park Drive Street and Drainage Improvements Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 6611 (Project). DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: 2. POLICE REPORT – (Staff Contact: Lieutenant Steve Thomas, Police Department) Staff’s Recommendation: Information only 3. UPDATE ON TRAFFIC CONCERNS AT FARADAY AVENUE AND PALMER WAY - (Staff Contact: Miriam Jim and John Kim, Public Works) Staff’s Recommendation: Receive a presentation 4. AMEND CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 10.60 SHARED MOBILITY DEVICES AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON THE FUTURE OF SHARED MOBILITY DEVICES IN THE CITY - (Staff Contact: Robby Contreras, Public Works) Staff’s Recommendation: Support staff’s recommendation and provide input 5. TRAFFIC & MOBILITY COMMISSION DISCUSSION ON AB 361 REGARDING CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION TO CONTINUE VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CONSIDERATION OF REVISING THE T&MC MEETING START TIME TO 3 P.M. WHILE MEETINGS ARE BEING HELD IN A VIRTUAL FORMAT – (Staff Contact: Sheila Cobian and Nathan Schmidt, City Manager Office and Public Works) TRAFFIC AND MOBILITY COMMISSION AGENDA Oct. 4, 2021 Page 3 Page 3 Receive an overview of the provisions of Assembly Bill 361 and continue virtual public meetings starting at 3 p.m. until City Council direct staff to resume in-person public meetings. Staff’s Recommendation: Receive a presentation and vote on the change of meeting time CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER COMMENTS: City Traffic Engineer Report – Attachment A TRAFFIC AND MOBILITY COMMISSION COMMENTS: PUBLIC COMMENTS: Continuation of the Public Comments This portion of the agenda is set aside for continuation of public comments, if necessary, due to exceeding the total time allotted in the first public comments section. The remainder of the categories are for reporting purposes. In conformance with the Brown Act, no public testimony and no Commission action can occur on these items. ADJOURNMENT: ABOUT THE TRAFFIC AND MOBILITY COMMISSION AGENDA Per Carlsbad Municipal Code 2.28.050 the Traffic and Mobility Commission is an advisory commission to the City Council directed to study all matters referred to it concerning traffic safety and pedestrian safety and to make written recommendations to the city council regarding traffic and pedestrian safety within the city. The Ralph M. Brown Act (commonly referred to as the “Brown Act”) governs open meetings for local government bodies in the state of California. The Brown Act guarantees the public’s right to attend and participate in meetings of local legislative bodies and is contained in section 54950 et seq. of the Government Code. The Brown Act also includes requirements for the distribution of agendas for these public meetings. TRAFFIC AND MOBILITY COMMISSION PROCEDURE For each item on the agenda, City of Carlsbad staff will present a report to the Traffic and Mobility Commission. The Traffic and Mobility Commissioners may then ask clarifying questions about the staff report in advance of the public outreach. If anyone wishes to question a Traffic and Mobility Commission recommendation, they may contact the Traffic and Mobility Division at 1635 Faraday Avenue, between the hours of 7:30 am and 5:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Friday. Visual materials should be submitted to the Transportation Department at 1635 Faraday Avenue no later than noon the Friday before the meeting. Please label all materials with the agenda item number you are representing. All materials exhibited to the Traffic and Mobility Commission during the meeting (slides, maps, photos, etc.) are part of the public record and must be kept by the Traffic and Mobility Division for at least 60 days after final action on the matter. Your materials will be returned upon written request. Video clips cannot be accommodated. CERTIFICATE OF POSTING I do hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing agenda was posted at the Council Chamber at 3:15 am / pm on Thursday 09/30/2021 Date Signature Attachment A Meeting Date: Oct. 4, 2021 To: Traffic and Mobility Commission Staff Contact: John Kim, City Traffic Engineer John.Kim@carlsbadca.gov, 760-602-2757 Subject: City Traffic Engineer Report Past City Council Items on Traffic and Mobility Sept. 14, 2021 •Introduce Ordinance: Establish Speed Zone for Poinsettia Lane •Agreement Amendment and Update on S. Carlsbad Blvd. Climate Adaptation Project •Traffic & Mobility Commission Appointment Sept. 21, 2021 •Adopt Ordinance: Establish Speed Zone for Poinsettia Lane Sept. 28, 2021 •Growth Management Plan Update Advisory Committee Charter Upcoming City Council Items on Traffic and Mobility Nov. 2, 2021 •Introduce Ordinance: All-Way STOP on Cerezo Drive at Los Robles Drive Nov. 16, 2021 •Advertise for bids: Public Parking Lots ADA Improvements •Advertise for bids: Magnolia Avenue Storm Drain Improvements •Introduce Ordinance: Shared Mobility/Micromobility •Village and Barrio Master Plan City Traffic Engineer Report 1 ' . . TRAFFIC AND MOBILITY COMMISSION Other Items •Growth Management Plan (GMP) Advisory Committee: Staff will present an item to nominate two members, including a primary and alternate member, from the Traffic and Mobility Commission at the Nov. 1 TMC Meeting •MOVE Carlsbad Workshops: The City of Carlsbad is offering a series of informative, virtual workshops to educate residents about alternative transportation options in Carlsbad throughout the month of October and November. Specific meeting dates and topics are provided in the attached flyer. Non-Agenda Public Comments Item Action Commissioner Comments Item Action Report on College Boulevard speed feedback sign data Project not complete. Investigate bicycle crash in 2017 on Levante Street near Anillo Way Bike/vehicle conflict on Carlsbad Village Drive at College Boulevard 2 Join us for an informative workshop The City of Carlsbad and Circulate San Diego are offering a Move Carlsbad informative, virtual workshop series to answer all your questions about Carlsbad’s transportation options. Need to get from point A to point B in Carlsbad, but want to find an alternative to driving alone that fits your lifestyle? No worries – the City of Carlsbad has you covered! Whether you want to help the environment, save yourself some cash or improve your health and well-being, we’ll help you find a better way to go. Check out the choices below to go from car-free to carefree in Carlsbad, and see how you can: •Effortlessly make it to your next appointment on time. •Enjoy the scenery while someone else does the driving. •Cruise to your destination on two wheels – or your own two feet. •Take steps to get active and improve your health. •Travel sustainably to reduce your environmental impact. Let’s get moving, Carlsbad! MOVECarlsbad Easy, affordable and sustainable ways to get around the city How to learn more •Call 760-602-4650•Stop by the Carlsbad Senior Center at 799 Pine Ave.•Visit www.carlsbadca.gov/workshops and RSVP to receive your Zoom link. Rideshare 101 A quick-start guide to Lyft, Uber and RideFACT Public Transit 101 Making public transit easy and convenient in Carlsbad Walking and Biking 101 Learn the best routes, safety tips and more Getting Around Carlsbad: What’s Next? Transportation and mobility news Nov. 2 at 10 a.m.Oct. 26 at 10 a.m.Oct.19 at 10 a.m.Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. 3 G ei ®CIRCULATE £1 0 SAN DIEGO {city of Carlsbad Cycling • Choose an e-bike, recumbent bike, tricycle or traditional bicycle. • Discover multiple off-street bike trails in North County, including Carlsbad’s Coastal Rail Trail. Walking • Walking is great for recreation or running errands. Walk to your local park, restaurant or store and enjoy our vibrant city. Electric vehicles • Find EV charging station locations in Carlsbad at: www.plugshare.com/directory/us/california/carlsbad www.chargehub.com/en/countries/united-states/california/carlsbad.html • Neighborhood Electric Vehicles are compact EVs that can reach speeds of up to 25 mph. They’re convenient for making short trips within the city. Taxi • Prefer a traditional taxi? Call one of the several taxi companies in Carlsbad. Carlsbad Senior Center • We offer transportation to medical appointments on Thursday afternoons. Call 760-602-4650 to schedule your trip. Transportation to the Senior Center and shopping trips will return soon. 2-1-1 • Need more help? Call 2-1-1 for additional transportation options. Rideshare services • RideFACT (Facilitating Access to Coordinated Transportation) offers low-cost transportation service for San Diego County adults 60+. Call 888-924-3228 or visit www.factsd.org/ridefact to make a reservation. • Download the Lyft or Uber rideshare app on your smartphone to book a ride. Coaster/Amtrak • Amtrak and the Coaster trains offer affordable transit and some of the best views of the coast. • Riders 65+ are eligible for reduced fares and monthly passes. • Learn more at www.amtrak.com/seniors-discount. NCTD BREEZE Bus • Take the bus almost anywhere in North County on 30 different routes. • Riders 65+ are eligible for reduced fares and monthly passes. See pricing at www. gonctd.com/fares/reduced-fare-eligibility. • Plan your next trip, view routes, see schedules and get a detailed rider’s guide by visiting www.gonctd.com. You can learn more about transportation options and upcoming events by visiting www.carlsbadcommuter.com. 4 e 0 e e 0 •