HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-12-14; City Council; ; Amend the Carlsbad Municipal Code by Adding Section 10.40.301 to Restrict Overnight Parking on Armada DriveMeeting Date: December 14, 2021
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Staff Contact: Scott Meritt, Sergeant
scott.meritt@carlsbadca.gov, 760-931-2107
Allegra Frost, Deputy City Attorney
allegra.frost@carlsbadca.gov, 760-434-2891
Subject: Amend the Carlsbad Municipal Code by Adding Section 10.40.301 to
Restrict Overnight Parking on Armada Drive
Recommended Action
Introduce an ordinance restricting overnight parking on Armada Drive from the area north of
Palomar Airport Road to Legoland Drive.
Executive Summary
The City of Carlsbad has received several complaints regarding recreational vehicles and
passenger vehicles parking overnight and for extended periods on Armada Drive. Businesses in
the area, represented by the Carlsbad Ranch Maintenance Association II, report that people
park in recreational vehicles and vans on Armada Drive overnight, and appear to be living there,
using the parking islands and promenade as a trash receptacle, kitchen and bathroom.
Staff have met with representatives of the businesses in the area and found they support a ban
on overnight parking in the area.
This recommended action would amend Section 10.40.301 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to
establish no parking zones between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. on Armada Drive between Palomar
Airport Road and Legoland Drive. Only the City Council may make amendments to the
municipal code.
Discussion
The Carlsbad Ranch Maintenance Association II sent a letter and accompanying matching
letters from association members concerning the Armada Drive Promenade to Carlsbad City
Manager Scott Chadwick and the Carlsbad City Council Sept. 28, 2021.
The letter, from Covey Commercial Real Estate Service, the association’s property management
service, said the service had received numerous complaints from association members about
Armada Drive being used by RVs and vans for long-term parking and that the promenade had
deteriorated into a health and safety hazard to everyone who uses the area. (Exhibit 2.) “This
once beautiful vantage point to view the Pacific Ocean and Flower Fields has degraded into an
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unsightly encampment of RV’s and vans,” the letter said. Every morning upward of a dozen
vehicles can be seen having camped overnight, blocking most of the public parking, using the
parking islands and Promenade as their trash receptacle, kitchen, and bathroom. The eyesore
and stench have become unbearable, and certainly not in keeping with the intended use for
this area.” (Exhibit 2.) The Carlsbad Police Department, responded to twelve parking complaints
on Armada Drive and one municipal code violation between April 1 to Oct. 12, 2021.
Police Lieutenant Steve Thomas met with a representative of Covey Commercial Real Estate
Service Oct. 7 to discuss how the association’s businesses would be impacted by a prohibition
on overnight parking on Armada Drive between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.
All the businesses represented by Covey Commercial Real Estate Service supported restricting
overnight parking on Armada Drive. Businesses represented by Covey Commercial Real Estate
Service include; Legoland, Gemological Institute of America, CB Ranch Enterprises, Grand Pacific
Palisades Resort and Hotels, Grand Pacific Carlsbad Hotel Westin Sheraton, National Association
of Music Merchants, Carlsbad Ranch Lot 15, Regent Properties and M & A Gabaee.
On November 1, 2021, the information in this staff report was presented to the Traffic and
Mobility Commission, which recommended the City Council adopt the ordinance. (Exhibit 3.)
Options
Staff recommend the City Council consider the following options in response to the community
and business concerns about overnight parking on Armada Drive
Option 1
Add Section 10.40.301 to the Carlsbad Municipal Code to establish no parking zones between
11 p.m. and 5 a.m. on Armada Drive between Palomar Airport Road and Legoland Drive
Pros
•Would eliminate overnight parking in the area of concern raised by Carlsbad
Ranch Owners Association II
•Will likely reduce littering and illegal dumping in the area
Cons
•Restricting overnight parking in this manner may increase similar vehicle parking
issues in other areas.
Option 2
Make no amendments to the municipal code that would prohibit overnight parking
Pros
•Will not displace anyone in the community
Cons
•Does not address the community concerns
Staff recommend Option 1, introduce an ordinance restricting overnight parking on Armada
Drive from Palomar Airport Road to Legoland Drive.
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Fiscal Analysis
The preliminary cost estimate accounts for producing and installing signs with the new
restrictions along the west curb line of Armada Drive between Palomar Airport Road and
Legoland Drive. Traffic engineering staff determined 19 signs will be needed for the project.
Each sign costs $300, which makes for a total of $5,700.
There are sufficient funds in the Police Department’s Fiscal Year 2021-22 operating budget to
cover the cost of this signs.
Environmental Evaluation
The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA Guidelines
Section 15301 (c), which covers the minor alteration of existing facilities, including streets,
involving negligible or no expansion of use.
Next Steps
The Office of the City Clerk will prepare the ordinance for adoption at the next regular City
Council meeting. Once adopted, the city clerk will publish the ordinance or a summary of the
ordinance in a newspaper of general circulation within 15 days. The ordinance will be effective
30 days following its adoption.
The Police Department will work to educate motorists about the ban on parking for a period of
time before enforcement of the ordinance.
Public Notification
This item was noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public
review at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting date.
Exhibits
1.City Council Ordinance (Option 1)
2.Letters and emails from Carlsbad Ranch Maintenance Association and businesses affected
by the new ordinance.
3.Draft Traffic and Mobility Commission Minutes dated November 1, 2021
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ORDINANCE NO. CS-412
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 10.40.301 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL'
CODE TO ESTABLISH NO PARKING ZONES ALONG BOTH SIDES OF
ARMADA DRIVE BETWEEN PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD AND LEGOLAND
DRIVE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 11 P.M. AND 5 A.M.
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad has received numerous reports of individuals parking vehicles
overnight along Armada Drive and leaving trash and human waste along the sidewalk; and
WHEREAS, the Carlsbad Police Department met with Covey Commercial Real Estate Service, the
property management service for the Carlsbad Ranch Maintenance Association whose members
consist of businesses located along Armada Drive, and all businesses represented by Covey Commercial
Real Estate Service expressed support for the overnight parking restriction; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad has determined that it is in the interest of
public safety that an overnight parking restriction be implemented along Armada Drive between
Palomar Airport Road and Legoland Drive between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.; and
WHEREAS, the City Planner has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act per state CEQA Guidelines section 15301 (c) and that no exception
to the exemption as set forth in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 applies;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, ordains as follows that:
1. The above recitations are true and correct.
2. That Title 10, Chapter 10.40, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended by the addition
of Section 10.40.301 to read as follows:
10.40.301 Parking restricted on Armada Drive.
Parking of vehicles is prohibited between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. on the westerly and easterly
side's of Armada Drive between Palomar Airport Road and Legoland Drive.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective thirty 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 be published at least once in a newspaper of general
circulation in the City of Carlsbad within fifteen days after its adoption.
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. INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a Regular Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council on the 14th
day of December 2021, and thereafter
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the_ day of ___ ~ 2021, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
CELIA A. BREWER, City Attorney
MATT HALL, Mayor
FAVIOLA MEDINA, City Clerk Services Manager
(SEAL)
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Exhibit 2
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September 28, 2021
Mr. Scott Chadwick
City of Carlsbad, City Manager
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Dear Mr. Chadwick,
COVEYCOMM E RCIA L
We are the property management company for the Carlsbad Ranch Owners Association. Over the last
couple of months, we have received numerous complaints from the members of the Carlsbad Ranch Owners
Association regarding the Armada Drive Promenade being used by RVs and vans for long term parking and
use.
I believe some members have reached out directly to the City regarding this issue. The Association
members have asked us to put together and present a formal letter signed by Association members.
Enclosed are letters representing about 80% of the voting members.
We appreciate your time and assistance in addressing and solving this situation and look forward to hearing
from you.
Sincerely,
COVEY COMMERCIAL A~c Carlsbad Ranch Maintenance Association II
Jean Muldoon
Property Manager
PH (760) 476-0911 FAX (760) 931 7634
5800 Armada Drive Suite 200, Carlsbad, California 92008
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CARLSBAD RANCH MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATION II
September 22, 2021
Mr. Scott Chadwick
Carlsbad City Manager
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, California 92008
Dear Mr. Chadwick,
Members of Carlsbad Ranch Owners Association want to draw your attention to an issue of
great concern to every property owner, employee, or guest of the Carlsbad Ranch and no doubt
the local and visiting public who also use and enjoy the Armada Drive Promenade. The
Promenade has deteriorated into a health and safety hazard to all that utilize this area.
This once beautiful vantage point to view the Pacific Ocean and Flower Fields has degraded into
an unsightly encampment of RV's and vans. Every morning upwards of a dozen vehicles can be
seen having camped overnight, blocking most of the public parking, using the parking islands
and Promenade as their trash receptacle, kitchen, and bathroom. The eyesore and stench have
become unbearable, and certainly not in keeping with the intended use for this area.
We implore you to take this matter as seriously as we do and welcome the opportunity to
partner with you in remedying this situation.
Thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter,
Property Owners of the Carlsbad Ranch Maintenance Association II
CC: Mayor Matt Hall
Mayor Pro Tern Keith Blackburn
Council Member Peder Norby
Council Member Priya Bhat-Patel
Council Member Teresa Acosta
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CARLSBAD RANCH MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATION II
September 22, 2021
Mr. Scott Chadwick
Carlsbad City Manager
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, California 92008
Dear Mr. Chadwick,
Members of Carlsbad Ranch Owners Association want to draw your attention to an issue of
great concern to every property owner, employee, or guest of the Carlsbad Ranch and no doubt
the local and visiting public who also use and enjoy the Armada Drive Promenade. The
Promenade has deteriorated into a health and safety hazard to all that utilize this area.
This once beautiful vantage point to view the Pacific Ocean and Flower Fields has degraded into
an unsightly encampment of RV's and vans. Every morning upwards of a dozen vehicles can be
seen having camped overnight, blocking most of the public parking, using the parking islands
and Promenade as their trash receptacle, kitchen, and bathroom. The eyesore and stench have
become unbearable, and certainly not in keeping with the intended use for this area.
We implore you to take this matter as seriously as we do and welcome the opportunity to
partner with you in remedying this situation.
Thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter,
Property Owners of the Carlsbad Ranch Maintenance Association II
CC: Mayor Matt Hall
Mayor Pro Tern Keith Blackburn
Council Member Peder Norby
Council Member Priya Bhat-Patel
Council Member Teresa Acosta
4<R. i\J\. Ja~ Member Signature: ___________________ _
Property Owner/Member Name: Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
Property Address: __ 5_34_5_A_rm_a_d_a_D_r_iv_e-'-, C_ar_ls_b_a_d_C_A_9_2_0_0_8 ____ _
Dec. 14, 2021 Item #11 Page 9 of 22
September 22, 2021
Mr. Scott Chadwick
Carlsbad City Manager
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, California 92008
Dear Mr. Chadwick,
Members of Carlsbad Ranch Owners Association want to draw your attention to an issue of great
concern to every property owner, employee, or guest of the Carlsbad Ranch and no doubt the local
and visiting public who also use and enjoy the Armada Drive Promenade. The Promenade has
deteriorated into a health and safety hazard to all that utilize this area.
This once beautiful vantage point to view the Pacific Ocean and Flower Fields has degraded into an
unsightly encampment of RV's and vans. Every morning upwards of a dozen vehicles can be seen
having camped overnight, blocking most of the public parking, using the parking islands and
Promenade as their trash receptacle, kitchen, and bathroom. The eyesore and stench have become
unbearable, and certainly not in keeping with the intended use for this area.
We implore you to take this matter as seriously as we do and welcome the opportunity to partner with
you in remedying this situation.
Thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter,
Property Owners of the Carlsbad Ranch Maintenance Association II
Member Signature: ______________ _
Property Owner/ Member Name: CB Ranch Enterprises
CC: Mayor Matt Hall
Mayor Pro Tern Keith Blackburn
Council Member Peder Norby
Council Member Priya Bhat-Patel
Council Member Teresa Acosta
Property Address: 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008
7220 A\'ENIDA ENCINAS SUITE 204 • CARLSBAD, CA 92011
TELEPHONE (760) 930-9123 FAX (760) 431-9020 WWW.THEFLOWERFIELDS.COM
Dec. 14, 2021 Item #11 Page 10 of 22
CARLSBAD RANCH MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATION II
September 22, 2021
Mr. Scott Chadwick
Carlsbad City Manager
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, California 92008
Dear Mr. Chadwick,
Members of Carlsbad Ranch Owners Association want to draw your attention to an issue of
great concern to every property owner, employee, or guest of the Carlsbad Ranch and no doubt
the local and visiting public who also use and enjoy the Armada Drive Promenade. The
Promenade has deteriorated into a health and safety hazard to all that utilize this area.
This once beautiful vantage point to view the Pacific Ocean and Flower Fields has degraded into
an unsightly encampment of RV's and vans. Every morning upwards of a dozen vehicles can be
seen having camped overnight, blocking most of the public parking, using the parking islands
and Promenade as their trash receptacle, kitchen, and bathroom. The eyesore and stench have
become unbearable, and certainly not in keeping with t he intended use for this area.
We implore you to take this matter as seriously as we do and welcome the opportunity to
pc.1rtner with you in remedying this situc.1tion.
Thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter,
Property Owners of the Carlsbad Ranch Maintenance Association II
CC: Mayor Matt Hall
Mayor Pro Tern Keith Blackburn
Council Member Peder Norby
Council Member Priya Bhat-Patel
Council Member Teresa Acosta
Property Owner/Member Name:
Property Address: 5805 Armada Drive
Dec. 14, 2021 Item #11 Page 11 of 22
CARLSBAD RANCH MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATION II
September 22, 2021
Mr. Scott Chadwick
Carlsbad City Manager
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, California 92008
Dear Mr. Chadwick,
Members of Carlsbad Ranch Owners Association want to draw your attention to an issue of
great concern to every property owner, employee, or guest of the Carlsbad Ranch and no doubt
the local and visiting public who also use and enjoy the Armada Drive Promenade. The
Promenade has deteriorated into a health and safety hazard to all that utilize t his area.
This once beautiful vantage point to view the Pacific Ocean and Flower Fields has degraded into
an unsightly encampment of RV's and vans. Every morning upwards of a dozen vehicles can be
seen having camped overnight, blocking most of the public parking, using the parking islands
and Promenade as their trash receptacle, kitchen, and bathroom. The eyesore and stench have
become unbearable, and certainly not in keeping with the intended use for this area.
We implore you to take this matter as seriously as we do and welcome the opportunity to
partner with you in remedying this situation.
Thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter,
Property Owners of the Carlsbad Ranch Maintenance Association II
CC: Mayor Matt Hall
Mayor Pro Tern Ke ith Blackburn
Council Member Peder Norby
Council Member Priya Bhat-Patel
Council Member Teresa Acosta
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5480 Grand Pacific Drive Property Address: ___________________ _
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CARLSBAD RANCH MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATION II
September 22, 2021
Mr. Scott Chadwick
Carlsbad City Manager
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, California 92008
Dear Mr. Chadwick,
Members of Carlsbad Ranch Owners Association want to draw your attention to an issue of
great concern to every property owner, employee, or guest of the Carlsbad Ranch and no doubt
the local and visiting public who also use and enjoy the Armada Drive Promenade. The
Promenade has deteriorated into a health and safety hazard to all that utilize this area.
This once beautiful vantage point to view the Pacific Ocean and Flower Fields has degraded into
an unsightly encampment of RV's and vans. Every morning upwards of a dozen vehicles can be
seen having camped overnight, blocking most of the public parking, using the parking islands
and Promenade as their trash receptacle, kitchen, and bathroom. The eyesore and stench have
become unbearable, and certainly not in keeping with the intended use for this area.
We implore you to take this matter as seriously as we do and welcome the opportunity to
partner with you in remedying this situation.
Thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter,
Property Owners of the Carlsbad Ranch Maintenance Association II
CC: Mayor Matt Hall
Mayor Pro Tern Keith Blackburn
Council Member Peder Norby
Council Member Priya Bhat-Patel
Council Member Teresa Acosta
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Property Owner/Member Name: Joe Lamond, NAMM President & CEO
Property Address: __ 5_7_9_0_A_r_m_a_da_D_ri_ve_,_C_a_r_ls_ba_d_,_C_A_9_2_0_0_8 ____ _
Dec. 14, 2021 Item #11 Page 13 of 22
CARLSBAD RANCH MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATION II
September 22, 2021
Mr. Scott Chadwick
Carlsbad City Manager
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, California 92008
Dear Mr. Chadwick,
Members of Carlsbad Ranch Owners Association want to draw your attention to an issue of
great concern to every property owner, employee, or guest of the Carlsbad Ranch and no doubt
the local and visiting public who also use and enjoy the Armada Drive Promenade. The
Promenade has deteriorated into a health and safety hazard to all that utilize this area.
This once beautiful vantage point to view the Pacific Ocean and Flower Fields has degraded into
an unsightly encampment of RV's and vans. Every morning upwards of a dozen vehicles can be
seen having camped overnight, blocking most of the public parking, using the parking islands
and Promenade as their trash receptacle, kitchen, and bathroom. The eyesore and stench have
become unbearable, and certainly not in keeping with the intended use for this area.
We implore you to take this matter as seriously as we do and welcome the opportunity to
partner with you in remedying this situation.
Thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter,
Property Owners of the Carlsbad Ranch Maintenance Association II
CC: Mayor Matt Hall
Mayor Pro Tern Keith Blackburn
Council Member Peder Norby
Council Member Priya Bhat-Patel
Council Member Teresa Acosta
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Property Owner/Member Name: Lot 15 Carlsbad Ranch, LLC
Property Address: __ 5_8_0_0_A_r_m_a_d_a_D_riv_e_,_C_a_r_ls_b_ad_,_C_A_9_2_0_08 __
Dec. 14, 2021 Item #11 Page 14 of 22
CARLSBAD RANCH MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATION II
September 22, 2021
Mr. Scott Chadwick
Carlsbad City Manager
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, California 92008
Dear Mr. Chadwick,
Members of Carlsbad Ranch Owners Association want to draw your attention to an issue of
great concern to every property owner, employee, or guest of the Carlsbad Ranch and no doubt
the local and visiting public who also use and enjoy the Armada Drive Promenade. The
Promenade has deteriorated into a health and safety hazard to all that utilize this area.
This once beautiful vantage point to view the Pacific Ocean and Flower Fields has degraded into
an unsightly encampment of RV's and vans. Every morning upwards of a dozen vehicles can be
seen having camped overnight, blocking most of the public parking, using the parking islands
and Promenade as their trash receptacle, kitchen, and bathroom. The eyesore and stench have
become unbearable, and certainly not in keeping with the intended use for this area.
We implore you to take this matter as seriously as we do and welcome the opportunity to
partner with you in remedying this situation.
Thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter,
Property Owners of the Carlsbad Ranch Maintenance Association II
CC: Mayor Matt Hall
Mayor Pro Tern Keith Blackburn
Council Member Peder Norby
Council Member Priya Bhat-Patel
Council Member Teresa Acosta
Member Signature: _A_ly_s_sa_c_ar_p_e_n_te_r __ A_~---~--------
Property Owner/Member Name: Regent Properties
5740, 5750,5760,5770 Fleet Street Carlsbad CA 921008 Property Address: ___________________ _
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Virtual Meeting
Council Chambers
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, 3 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 3 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Perez, Linke, Penseyres, Fowler and Coelho
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Perez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
This meeting was conducted virtually via Zoom due to the stay-at-home order for COVID-19.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Oct. 4, 2021.
Motion by Vice-chair Linke, seconded by Commissioner Penseyres to approve the minutes for
the Oct. 4, 2021 meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following individual called into the City Council Meeting and voiced their comment for the
record:
Tom Wellman expressed concerns on left turn on westbound of Palomar Airport Road into
Costco driveway traffic backing up and blocking the number one lane. He suggested that staff
look into the possibility of extending the left turn lane.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
This item was pulled for discussion by Commissioner Fowler
1.ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 10.40,
SECTION 10.40.180(D)(6) TO ALLOW ENFORCEMENT OF THE CITY’S BAN ON OVERNIGHT
PARKING OF OVERSIZED VEHICLES DURING A DECLARED STATE OF EMERGENCY - Support
staff’s recommendation that City Council introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 10.40,
Section 10.40.180 (D)(6) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to give the Director of Emergency
Services the authority to decide whether to suspend city laws on the overnight parking of
oversized vehicles during a declared state of emergency (Staff Contact: Sergeant Scott
Merritt and Allegra Frost, Police Department and Attorney Office)
Commissioner Fowler inquired if this relates to any of the policies and regulations for
dealing with homelessness in Carlsbad.
Exhibit 3
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TRAFFIC AND MOBILITY COMMISSION
Minutes
Assistant City Attorney Frost answered that these ordinances are not related to the
homelessness issue in Carlsbad.
Sergeant Meritt, said this is about RV parking in certain areas where RV parking is greatly
impacting neighborhoods and businesses. He added that the Homeless Outreach Teams is
working with the homeless groups to help them reach their final destination.
Motion by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Vice-chair Linke to approve Consent Calendar
Item 1, as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0
2. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE RESTRICTING OVERNIGHT PARKING ON ARMADA DRIVE
BETWEEN PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD AND LEGOLAND DRIVE - Support staff’s
recommendation to add section 10.40.301 to the Carlsbad Municipal Code to establish no
parking zones between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. along both sides of Armada Drive between
Palomar Airport Road and Legoland Drive (Staff Contact: Sergeant Scott Merritt and Allegra
Frost, Police Department and Attorney Office)
Motion by Chair Perez, seconded by Vice-chair Linke to approve Consent Calendar Item 2, as
presented. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
3. POLICE MONTHLY REPORT – (Staff Contact: Sergeant Scott Meritt, Police Department)
Sergeant Meritt presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in
the Office of the City Clerk)
4. NOMINATION OF COMMISSIONERS TO SERVE ON THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN
UPDATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE – (Staff Contact: Eric Lardy, Community Development)
Staff’s Recommendation: Adopt a resolution nominating two Traffic and Mobility
Commissioners to serve on the Growth Management Update Advisory Committee (one
commissioner to serve as a primary committee member and one commissioner to serve
as an alternate member).
Principal Engineer Lardy presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file
in the Office of the City Clerk)
Motion by Commissioner Penseyres, seconded by Commissioner Coelho to adopt a resolution
nominating Vice-chair Steve Linke to serve as the primary committee member and
Commissioner William Fowler as alternate committee member on the Growth Management
Plan Update Advisory Committee. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0
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5. BIKE LANES AND TRAFFIC CALMING ON TAMARACK AVENUE FROM HARWICH DRIVE TO
CHATHAM ROAD - (Staff Contact: Miriam Jim and John Kim, Public Works) Staff’s Recommendation: Support staff recommendations to:
• Install bike lanes on both sides of the Tamarack Avenue from Harwich Drive to Cheshire Avenue
• Install shared lane pavement markings and R4-11 “Bike May Use Full Lane” signage within school zone on Tamarack Avenue from Cheshire Avenue to Chatham Road
Senior Engineer Miriam Jim and Associate Engineer Lindy Pham presented the report and
reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
The following individual called into the City Council Meeting and voiced their comment for the
record:
Jason Zymanski expressed his concerns on the steep downhill with blind turns part of Tamarack
Avenue (with 35 miles per hour, or 35 mph signage) from Hope Elementary and supported staff’s
recommendations.
Commissioner Coelho inquired about painting the bike lane green or adding bollards to physically
delineate the bike lane.
Senior Engineer Jim answered that the buffer will be white with diagonal dashed lines and the
bike lanes will be delineated with white paint only.
Commissioner Penseyres mentioned that Assembly Bill 43 will go into effect in January 2022, and
it will add more flexibility in setting speed limits. With that said, would staff consider delaying
this project until January 2022 and perhaps do another speed limit survey that could possibly
decrease the speed limit by 5 mph making it 30 mph instead of 35 mph.
City Traffic Engineer Kim answered that the striping and bike lanes changes as proposed will help
address safety issues and could contribute to the possible lowering of the posted speed limit by
narrowing the vehicle lanes. Staff would need to review the details of speed limit law changes
when they are put into effect at the beginning of 2022.
City Traffic Engineer Kim asked Commissioner Penseyres if he was aware of any practical
guidelines or recommendations for the consideration of climbing lanes that the city could review.
Senior Engineer Jim said that the proposed bike lane is in direct response to parents concerned
with school-aged bicyclists.
Vice-chair Linke feels that it is a difficult situation when elementary age kids merge into the
sharrows given the speed limit for the cars (35 mph) and the slope of the street approaching the
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area. As a part of a future Safe Routes to School it would be nice if the bicyclist could get a
dedicated off-road path to the school to avoid the car area for dropping off and picking up kids.
Vice-chair Linke mentioned the written public comments that Judy Frankel submitted regarding
speed limit downhill and around curves at Harwich and Tamarack Avenue and if crosswalks could
possibly be considered as a response.
Transportation Director Frank mentioned that in the Safe Routes to School plans they will work
on access points to the schools to get onto campus and ways to get younger riders to school.
They will be implementing California NACTO standards for intersection transitions. Regarding
speeds on the subject of right turns in general as well as into the school, it is usually driver and
bicycle behavior issues, staff need to focus on good driving behavior.
City Traffic Engineer Kim said that staff will continue to research the suggestions discussed,
including a green paint/striped lane option which was not included in this project at this time.
Commissioner Coelho asked if this was the only project that is planned for this area.
City Traffic Engineer Kim answered at this time staff do not have any other proposed
improvements for this area, but because of the speed concerns a portable speed feedback sign
deployment could be considered.
Commissioner Coelho asked if staff could track the impact and effect of the bike lanes and bring
back the results to the Traffic & Mobility Commission.
Transportation Director Frank wanted to share that staff met with the school districts about
furthering the Safe Routes to School plans in the Sustainable Mobility Plan adopted in January
2021. Staff will work with the individual schools to address access plans and to receive feedback
on safety improvements like the one being discussed today. As the City Traffic Engineer Kim
mentioned, this is the first step in road safety improvements, and items like a speed feedback
sign could be a possible next step if needed.
Chair Perez mentioned the new trail improvements which gives school kids an additional route
to school and that a Safe Routes to School project is something we can take advantage of for
more improvements.
Commissioner Penseyres proposed a possible solution for the concrete drainage area next to the
asphalt, a shoulder stripe could be added to move the bicyclist away from the drain by reducing
the bike lane and the buffer. Since a lot of the street are dead ends and it is mostly neighborhood
traffic in this area, he suggested that the city could send a letter to all constituents in that
neighborhood to educate them about the cyclists as they turn right to be extra careful and make
sure there are no cyclists.
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Transportation Director Frank said that staff will talk to Communications and the Police
Department, also working with the PTA is a great way to get a passionate parent to help with
education.
Transportation Director Frank thought that the drainage areas were adequately visible to
bicyclists and that painting a stripe would be unnecessary but agreed to look at it further.
Vice-chair Linke and Chair Perez on behalf of the commission appreciate the public comments
and the community’s contribution to traffic safety projects.
Chair Perez inquired about bicyclist concerns that would be included in a Safe Routes to School
Plan.
Transportation Director Frank agreed that staff can improve the striping of the crosswalks when
it is associated with a stop sign otherwise it gives the pedestrians a false sense of security.
Chair Perez want to share that Sergeant Meritt and his team have done a fantastic job by creating
a presence and offering education.
Motion by Vice-chair Linke, seconded by Chair Perez to support staff’s recommendation to:
• Install bike lanes on both sides of the Tamarack Avenue from Harwich Drive to Cheshire Avenue
• Install shared lane pavement markings and R4-11 “Bike May Use Full Lane” signage within school zone on Tamarack Avenue from Cheshire Avenue to Chatham Road
Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Abstained: Commissioner Penseyres)
6. CITY ENGINEERING STANDARDS UPDATE - (Staff Contact: Tom Frank, Public Works)
Staff’s Recommendation: Receive a presentation and provide input
Transportation Director Tom Frank presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
Commissioner Penseyres thanked staff for making significant changes to the City Engineering
Standards and for seeking feedback prior to taking it to City Council for approval.
Vice-chair Linke agreed with the progress and inquired about the types of projects that the
updated City Engineering Standards will apply to and if this is going to apply only to new projects.
Transportation Director Frank said that the City Engineering Standards will be used for any new
plans that are developed for infrastructure improvements like private development or a city
Capital Improvement Project. There is a difference between the City Engineering Standards and
what the city is able to condition on a land development project.
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Vice-chair Linke agrees that we should update the City Engineering Standards, but he was
wondering how much of an impact this is going to have for existing streets.
Transportation Director Frank mentioned that the industry has evolved, and we are now
implementing Complete Streets, unfortunately much of Carlsbad street’s infrastructure have
been developed to date. The changes on land usage by the state is limiting cities or agencies
abilities to condition development projects. Staff will continue to work with developers so that
they can pay their fair share of infrastructure improvements. Vice-chair Linke has concerns in regards the authority given to the City Engineer in this document. Transportation Director Frank said that the discretionary level of the City Engineer has not changed. Staff and their recommendations are transparent to the commission and the public, it is also reviewed by qualified professional staff before receiving final approval. The City Engineering Standards apply to unforeseen problems that might arise during construction of private development or our Capital Improvement Projects, there are a lot of other guidelines that engineers may use to design roadways and infrastructure. These projects will continue to be brought to the commission and staff welcomes all comments on projects.
CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER COMMENTS:
City Traffic Engineer Kim wanted to follow up on a past question about the no parking zone and
barricades on Manzano Drive. There is an Agenda Bill (Staff Report as we call it now) from a City
Council Meeting dated July 11, 1989, that recommended no parking on Manzano Drive, listing
some of the reasons as noise, parties, litter and crime that were brought forward by the
Terramar Homeowners Association. No City Council item could be found on the barricades but
it was proposed at a Traffic and Safety Commission meeting on Dec. 5, 1988 where it was
recommended to close the road at Manzano Drive and Carlsbad Boulevard until such a time
that Palomar Airport Road is realigned with Carlsbad Boulevard, then reconsider opening the
intersection.
In January 2022 staff will bring forward an update on the Traffic Signal System.
Transportation Planning and Mobility Manager Schmidt shared information about the four
Move Carlsbad workshops.
TRAFFIC AND MOBILITY COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Commissioner Fowler inquired about the roundabout at El Salto Falls Street and Marron Road
and an accident that occurred at this location.
Traffic Engineer Kim said that when they receive the Collision Report and or additional reports,
they will review the stripping and signage on the approved design of the roundabout.
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Vice-chair Linke inquired about the timing for the Vehicle Miles Traveled, or VMT analysis
guidelines and the Multi Modal Level of Service, or MMLOS point system analysis.
Transportation Planning and Mobility Manager Schmidt said that the VMT analysis guidelines
report is scheduled for next month. The MMLOS point system analysis team should hold one
more Ad-hoc Committee Meeting just to get through some final questions and comments. The
MMLOS point system is tentatively scheduled for December as well.
Vice-chair Linke recommends that since the City Council did not support shared mobility
devices at this time that the developers should not be using that as a mitigation tool.
Transportation Director Frank mentioned that the City Council action was not to pursue shared
mobility hub-based stations within the right of way, but to further analyze the performance of
the City of Encinitas bike share system as it moves forward into the future. The city is still very
much interested in exploring shared mobility to address the first and last mile.
To follow up on the Carlsbad Connector as discussed in the Move Carlsbad virtual workshops,
NCTD did evaluate the pilot program from a different perspective. The city felt the ridership
was consistent, and staff did see some pretty dramatic increases throughout the history of the
pilot program. Covid-19 was the stopping point of the shuttle as the Coaster ridership and
service was also reduced. Going forward, watch for updates on the a rideshare program that
NCTD is introducing in partnership with Uber and Lyft at the Poinsettia Station.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Perez adjourned the Traffic & Mobility Commission Meeting on Nov. 1, 2021, at 5:50 p.m.
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Eliane Paiva, Minutes Clerk
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