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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-01-03; Traffic and Mobility Commission; ; Semiannual Transportation ReportItem 3 Meeting Date: Jan. 3, 2022 To: Traffic and Mobility Commission Staff Contact: Tom Frank, Transportation Director/City Engineer Tom.Frank@carlsbadca.gov, 760-602-2766 Subject: District: Semiannual Transportation Report Citywide Recommended Action Receive a semiannual transportation report. Executive Summary On March 20, 2018, a minute motion was made by Council Member Michael Schumacher, seconded by Council Member Mark Packard, which asked staff to report back twice per year on the progress of multi-modal transportation initiatives. The motion carried 4-0-1. Since that time, staff has presented six semiannual transportation reports and this report is the seventh which provides an update on the Transportation Department’s multi-modal efforts. Discussion During 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic continued and the following update provides each division’s accomplishments over the last six months and goals for the next six months. Transportation and Drainage Engineering and Asset Management Division Past six-month accomplishments include: • Completed construction of the Carlsbad State Beach Energy Dissipater Replacement Project • Completed construction of the fiscal year (FY) 2020-21 Concrete Repair Project • Advertised for construction bids of the 2021 Slurry Seal and Fog Seal Project • Awarded construction contract of the El Camino Real and Cannon Road Improvements Phase I Project, and started construction support activities • Advertised for construction bids of the El Camino Real and Cannon Road Improvements Phase II Project • Awarded contract to engineering design consultant firm of the Avenida Encinas Coastal Rail Trail and Pedestrian Improvements Project • Completed construction of the El Camino Real and College Boulevard Intersection Improvements Project • Initiated preliminary engineering and environmental assessment of the College Boulevard Extension Project • Received draft 60% engineering design and continued environmental studies of the Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project • Completed 50% engineering design and continued environmental studies of the Beach Access Repairs from Pine Avenue to Tamarack Avenue Project • Completed quarterly vegetation maintenance of the Lake Calavera Dam • Completed annual vegetation clearing and trash removal of Buena Vista Creek Channel Maintenance District Project • Completed Agua Hedionda Creek vegetation removal between the bridges of Cannon Road and El Camino Real • Completed the 100% engineering design of the Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) Replacement Project north of Encinas Creek • Completed the 100% engineering design of the Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) Replacement on six sites in the northwest quadrant • Completed engineering design of the 2021 Sidewalk Improvement Project • Prepared and processed a variety of annual reports to various transportation agencies including the San Diego Association of Governments, or SANDAG, the California Department of Transportation, or Caltrans, and the California Transportation Commission, or CTC, to secure funding for transportation Capital Improvement Program, or CIP, projects • Created, edited and added asset inventory data associated with transportation, drainage, facilities, and parks and recreation assets • Produced a variety of atlas books, mapping products and data analysis for use by design, maintenance and operations staff • Selected consultant and initiated engineering design and environmental services of the Merwin Drive Drainage Improvements Project • Selected consultant for engineering design and environmental services of the Drainage Master Plan Facility BFB-U, El Camino Real Channel Restoration Project • Released Request for Qualifications, or RFQ, for engineering design of the Carlsbad Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue Intersection Improvements Project • Completed engineering design and advertised for construction bids of the Phase I - Magnolia Avenue Storm Drain Improvements Project • Completed engineering design of the Highland-Hoover Storm Drain Realignment Project • Advertised for construction bids and initiated construction of the FY 2020-21 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Improvements Project • Completed construction of the Segovia Way Pavement Distress and Drainage Improvements Project • Completed construction of the Surface Drainage Improvements Project in the northwest portion of the city • Inspected 34,000 linear feet of storm drain pipeline with closed circuit television (CCTV) technologies • Installed perforated underdrains along an El Camino Real slope to alleviate groundwater pressure and constructed gravel drainage swale and splash pads to convey slope runoff across an existing dirt maintenance access road • Presented to the Traffic and Mobility Commission the following projects for review: Village and Barrio Traffic Circles, El Camino Real and Cannon Road Improvements, El Camino Real Widening from Sunny Creek Road to Jackspar Drive, Avenida Encinas Widening South of Palomar Airport Road, 2021 Slurry Seal and Fog Seal Project, Park Drive Street and Drainage Improvements, Kelly Drive and Park Drive Complete Street Improvements, El Camino Real Roadway Improvements from Arenal Road to La Costa Avenue, and Traffic Calming for Magnolia Avenue from Brady Circle to Valley Street • Mailed out an additional public outreach newsletter for the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles and Barrio Lighting Projects • Installed 14 streetlights for the Barrio Lighting Phase 1 project. Seven streetlights were energized, and staff coordinated with San Diego Gas & Electric, or SDG&E, to schedule energizing of remaining streetlights Conducted a Utilities Coordination Committee meeting with utilities firms such as SDG&E and telecommunication service providers to present project updates and coordinate efforts Six-month goals include: • Continue with designs of the projects included in the Transportation and Drainage CIP Project Status Update provided in Exhibit 1 • Award a professional services agreement and initiate engineering design and environmental assessment processes of the Treatment Control BMP Program • Complete subsurface geotechnical investigation of the section of El Fuerte Street between Faraday Avenue and Loker Avenue • Continue completing a variety of annual reports to various transportation agencies including SANDAG, Caltrans and CTC to secure funding for transportation CIP projects • Continue adding asset inventory data associated with transportation, drainage, facilities and parks assets • Continue producing a variety of atlas books, mapping products and data analysis for use by design, maintenance and operations staff • Complete construction of the Highland-Hoover Storm Drain Realignment Project • Award a professional services agreement and initiate engineering design of the Bridge Preventative Maintenance Program • Conduct another Utilities Coordination Committee meeting in spring 2022 Streets & Storm Drain Maintenance Division Past six-month accomplishments include: • Completed the first year of a multi-year contract with Cannon Pacific Services (dba Pacific Sweeping) for the city’s street sweeping services • Completed the first year of a multi-year contract with Urban Corps of San Diego for citywide pressure washing services, graffiti and trash removal services • Initiated a new agreement for high-priority storm drain maintenance and inspections • Successfully bid and established a contract to replace street signs with failing reflectivity • Hired a part-time project assistant to support administrative services for staff • Mobilized response crews related to COVID-19 incidents • Completed 384 work orders related to damaged signs from vehicle collision incidents • Inspected high-priority storm drain inlets removing over 16 tons of storm drain sediment and debris for the fiscal year • Continued managing 1,800 lane miles of street sweeping per month resulting in the removal of approximately 424 tons of debris from city roadways • Completed 1,313 streetlight and electrical maintenance service requests • Completed 41 storm drain maintenance requests and 24 storm drain emergency responses • Completed 60 sidewalk work orders and 67 asphalt work orders within the city’s right- of-way which consisted of approximately 31,000 square feet of surfaces replaced • Completed installation of 54 lights-emitting diode (LED) fixtures Six-month goals include: • Continue to safely maintain all levels of service during the COVID-19 recovery period and beyond • Continue implementation of the annual roadway restriping program by purchasing a replacement long line striping truck • Continue with annual maintenance programs • Continue with Phase II of citywide streetlight LED fixtures replacement program along the collector and industrial streets Traffic Division Past six-month accomplishments include: • Completed updating the Engineering Standards in accordance with the General Plan Mobility Element • Completed design of the Carlsbad Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project and submitted a request to Caltrans for Highway Safety Improvement Program, or HSIP, funding allocation • Completed a citywide analysis of traffic safety and collision data as part of the Local Roadway Safety Plan, or LRSP, project, conducted two stakeholder group meetings and initiated development of roadway safety recommendations • Initiated effort on updating the Carlsbad Residential Traffic Management Program, or CRTMP • Continued design effort to restripe southbound Carlsbad Boulevard from Manzano Drive to Island Way to better serve all roadway users • Continued implementation and configuration of Cubic/Trafficware traffic signal controller software • Provided engineering support of the new fiber optic communications network, including new IP number scheme development for traffic controllers and other signal components within the traffic cabinet • Established a new traffic signal maintenance contract and transitioned service to the new contractor • Established a new traffic signal mark-out contract and transitioned service to the new contractor • Provided traffic signal modification construction inspection assistance at El Camino Real/College Boulevard intersection, including controller, pole/mast arm relocation and rewiring to accommodate removal of southbound right turn ‘porkchop’ island to add third southbound through lane and dedicated southbound right turn lane • Provided construction assistance for Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, curb return project related to vehicle detection and detector lead-in cables • Provided design assistance for traffic signal modification of the El Camino Real/Arenal Road intersection to provide a new preemption pattern for the Fire Station No. 2 reconstruction project • Provided design assistance for traffic signal modification of Palomar Airport Road/College Boulevard/Aviara Parkway intersection, including controller, pole and mast arm relocation to accommodate new southbound through lane • Provided design assistance for traffic signal modification on El Camino Real to provide third southbound through lane from Arenal Road to north of La Costa Avenue • Initiated a contact with Caltrans to facilitate/maintain traffic controller clock synchronization between Caltrans and the city as Caltrans migrates their traffic central system software and upgrades their outdated signal controllers Six-month goals include: • Prepare traffic studies associated with reported traffic concerns and identify proposed improvements • Begin construction of the Carlsbad Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project • Initiate design of the Sustainable Mobility Plan projects to enhance bike safety on La Costa Avenue, Jefferson Street and Cannon Road • Continue effort on updating the CRTMP • Continue implementation of traffic calming improvements on residential streets per the CRTMP • Complete the LRSP project • Complete installation of permanent speed feedback signs on College Boulevard • Complete design plans to restripe southbound Carlsbad Boulevard from Manzano Drive to Island Way to better serve all roadway users • Complete construction of traffic calming projects in Segovia Way and Harwich Drive • Complete construction of the pedestrian hybrid beacon, or HAWK, system on Tamarack Avenue at Valley Street • Continue re-IP process for traffic signal controller and other signal components integrated into the high-speed fiber network • Work with the Information Technology Department to identify opportunities to improve traffic communications network, including upgrading of wireless repeater capacities and rerouting wireless connections to return communications to the Traffic Management Center on last-leg fiber as opposed to last-leg wireless radio • Continue to address communications and detection requirements to maximize capabilities of Cubic/Trafficware traffic signal controller software • Coordinate with Caltrans to maintain clock synchronization and coordination as upgrades to their central system software and controllers occur • Continue to explore efficiencies related to traffic signal contractor utilization Planning and Mobility Division Past six-month accomplishments include: • Acted as the staff liaison to the Traffic and Mobility Commission • The City Council adopted the FY 2021-22 Work Plan for the Traffic and Mobility Commission • Continued to lead the Transportation Demand Management, or TDM, program including outreach to local employers, and continued review and monitoring of mandatory TDM programs • Continued management and development of the city’s TDM program website, www.carlsbadcommuter.com, to provide Carlsbad businesses and residents with access to alternative transportation information and services • Initiated key program recommendations from the Sustainable Mobility Plan including the active transportation monitoring program, cycling education and safety training, and Safe Routes to School planning activities • Finalized the FY 2020-21 annual Growth Management Plan, or GMP, monitoring report and initiated an update of the multimodal level of service, or MMLOS, methodology with an ad-hoc subcommittee of the Traffic and Mobility Commission • Initiated an update of the city’s Transportation Impact Analysis, or TIA, Guidelines with an ad-hoc subcommittee of the Traffic and Mobility Commission • Continued development of the planning and engineering design process for the Avenida Encinas Coastal Rail Trail project • Continued to lead review of all TIA reports of development projects provided by the Land Development Engineering Division, Community Development Department • Reviewed and provided comments on the studies associated with SANDAG’s draft 2021 Regional Transportation Plan • Launched Move Carlsbad, a project supporting the city’s Age-Friendly Carlsbad initiative, including a four-part series of interactive workshops featuring presentations by local mobility experts on how residents can use alternative modes of transportation • Updated the city’s shared mobility devices ordinance and received community feedback on the future of shared mobility devices in the city • Presented the city’s TDM Ordinance and Handbook to the Traffic and Mobility Commission for feedback related to the future updates of the program Six-month goals include: • Continue to develop the TDM program and create community-wide awareness to inspire change in commuter travel behavior • Incorporate data-driven metrics to create both qualitative and quantitative updates • Finalize the FY 2021-22 GMP monitoring report • Finalize updates to the city’s MMLOS methodology in collaboration with the Traffic and Mobility Commission • Finalize updates to the city’s TIA Guidelines in collaboration with the Traffic and Mobility Commission and final adoption by City Council • Review and update the city’s Vehicle Miles Traveled, or VMT, Guidelines • Finalize the review and update of the city’s TDM Ordinance and Handbook • Initiate the update of the city’s Traffic Impact Fee, or TIF, program with selection of a qualified consultant and conduct initial program outreach • Continue to develop and promote the city’s bicycle education and training program with emphasis on student education, smart cycling classes and e-bike specific training opportunities • Complete the first active transportation monitoring program with a presentation to the Traffic and Mobility Commission • Initiate development of high-priority projects identified in the Village and Barrio Master Plan including the Grand Avenue Promenade feasibility study and study of the conversion of Tyler Street to a one-way complete street • Evaluate the city’s current bike parking and identification of new bike parking infrastructure needs at recreational and commercial destinations citywide The Transportation Department is focused on implementing projects in a timely, well-vetted and cost-effective manner. Staff look forward to continuing to work with the Traffic and Mobility Commission to optimize the public input process and publicly vet projects to help produce the best projects possible. Fiscal Analysis This item is a presentation on the work related to management of the city’s transportation assets and, as such, there is no financial impact related to this item. Next Steps The next semiannual transportation report is expected to be in July 2022. Environmental Evaluation (CEQA) Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, receiving a presentation on the work of the Public Works Branch, Transportation Department does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, 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. Public Notification This item was noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public viewing and review at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting date. Exhibits 1. Transportation and Drainage Capital Improvement Program Project Status Update Exhibit 1 Semiannual Transportation Report Transportation and Drainage Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Status Update as of January 2022 • College Boulevard Reach A Extension – CIP Project No. 3636 o On May 5, 2020, City Council directed staff to pursue a city-led financing program, planning, and environmental review for construction of the College Boulevard extension, which would include the city undertaking a preliminary design and engineering assessment o On Nov. 2, 2020, staff presented the scope of work to the Traffic and Mobility Commission and solicited the commission’s input and feedback on the project o On Aug. 17, 2021, the city entered into an agreement with a consultant team to complete preliminary design and environmental services o Consultant has initiated preliminary engineering and environmental review process • Pavement Management Program – CIP Project No. 6001 o 2020-21 Pavement Overlay – Project will resurface El Camino Real between Cannon Road and College Boulevard, El Camino Real between Arenal Road and Levante Street, and Batiquitos Drive between Poinsettia Lane and Camino De Las Ondas  Plans and specifications were approved by City Council on Sept. 15, 2020  City Council awarded a construction contract on Aug. 31, 2021  Staff intend to revisit the resurfacing methodology for this project in early 2022 o 2021 Slurry Seal and Fog Seal - Project will resurface streets throughout the city using slurry seal and fog seal treatments (Attachment A provides a list of streets included in 2021 Slurry Seal and Fog Seal Project)  Staff presented the project to Traffic and Mobility Commission in June 2021  Plans and specifications were approved by City Council on Aug. 31, 2021  Target schedule – Award of construction contract (February 2022) o 2021 Pavement Assessment – Citywide pavement condition data collection and analysis was completed in 2021 as part of the Pavement Management Program • Beach Access Repairs from Pine Avenue to Tamarack Avenue – CIP Project No. 3896 o Project will repair sidewalks, handrails, stairways, retaining walls and seawall o Currently in environmental phase and 70% engineering design o Coordinating repairs with State Parks staff to obtain approvals of repairs o Target schedule – Approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (early 2023), award of construction contract (mid-2023) • Carlsbad Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue Pedestrian Improvements – CIP Project No. 6058 o Project will widen sidewalk, add crosswalks, improve Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access and improve traffic flow and transit stop o Request for Qualifications for final design advertised in June 2021 o Project requires right-of-way coordination/resolution with State Parks o Target schedule – Award of Professional Services Agreement for design contract (early 2022), approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (early 2023), award of construction contract (fall 2023) Exhibit 1 Semiannual Transportation Report Transportation and Drainage Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Status Update as of January 2022 • El Camino Real Widening from Arenal Road to La Costa Avenue – CIP Project No. 6051 o Widen southbound El Camino Real from Arenal Road to La Costa Avenue to prime arterial standards, add sidewalk and widen bridge o Awarded engineering design contract and started project design and environmental process o Target schedule – Approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (mid-2023), award of construction contract (late 2023) • El Camino Real and Cannon Road Improvements – CIP Project No. 6042 o Construct a new bridge for pedestrian connectivity over the Agua Hedionda Creek along El Camino Real and widen the sidewalk on the west side of the El Camino Real bridge, and add an additional northbound through lane o Project presented to Traffic and Mobility Commission in April 2020 and September 2020 o Project approved by Planning Commission in August 2020 o City Council approved the project plans and specifications and authorized bidding in August 2021 o Target schedule:  Phase I: Currently in construction with anticipated completion in March 2022  Phase II: Award of construction contract (early 2022) • El Camino Real and College Boulevard Improvements – CIP Project No. 6071 o The project included enhancement to intersection for pedestrian and bicycle form of mobility and ADA improvements o Construction completed in October 2021 • Kelly Drive and Park Drive Complete Street Improvements – CIP Project No. 6075 o Provide traffic calming on Kelly Drive and Park Drive, enhance biking with dedicated bike path, and add trails and improvement pedestrian access o Project in engineering design phase o Presented to Traffic and Mobility Commission in August 2021 o Target schedule – Supplemental public outreach program (early 2022), finalize environmental documents (Initial Study (IS)/Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND)) for public review (mid-2022), Planning Commission approval (mid-2022), City Council approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (late 2022), award of construction contract (early 2023) • El Camino Real Widening from Poinsettia Lane to Camino Vida Roble – CIP Project No. 6072 o Federally funded project to widen El Camino Real to the city standards and provide an additional northbound through lane from Cinnabar Way to Camino Vida Roble to increase capacity. The project also adds new sidewalks and medians. o Plans are at 100%-complete and permitting is under review o Presented to Traffic and Mobility Commission in November 2020 o Next steps are to get Caltrans approval on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) due to federal funding requirement, determine California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process, conduct property appraisal for acquisition Exhibit 1 Semiannual Transportation Report Transportation and Drainage Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Status Update as of January 2022 o Target schedule – Planning Commission approval (mid-2022), City Council approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (late 2022), award of construction contract (early 2023) • Palomar Airport Road and College Boulevard Improvements – CIP Project No. 6028 o Provide operational improvements to vehicles by adding an additional southbound through lane and improvement bike lanes o Construction plans are at 90%-complete o Presented to Traffic and Mobility Commission in June 2020 o Currently finalizing plans and preparing environmental/CEQA documents o Target schedule – Planning Commission approval (summer 2022), City Council approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (fall 2022), award of construction contract (winter 2022) • Palomar Airport Road and Melrose Drive Improvements – CIP Project No. 6034 o Provide operational improvements to vehicles by adding an additional southbound through lane and improvement to bike lanes o Presented to Traffic and Mobility Commission in May 2020 o Project design at 100%-complete with no environmental impacts o Target schedule - Approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (early 2022), award of construction contract (mid-2022) • El Camino Real Widening from Sunny Creek Road to Jackspar Drive – CIP Project No. 6094 o Project will widen El Camino Real to the city standards and provide an additional northbound through lane to increase capacity. The project also adds new sidewalks. o Currently in engineering design phase o Presented to Traffic and Mobility Commission in September 2021 o Target schedule – Approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (mid-2023), award of construction contract (late 2023) • Avenida Encinas Widening South of Palomar Airport Road – CIP Project No. 6004 o Project will provide multimodal improvements including new bike lanes, sidewalks and traffic calming features o Staff is working with Caltrans staff to rescope a $1.7 million active transportation project grant o Presented to Traffic and Mobility Commission in June 2021 o Engineering design and environmental review process commenced in December 2021 o Target schedule – Approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (mid-2022), award of construction contract (late 2022) • Village and Barrio Traffic Circles – CIP Project No. 4015 o Traffic calming and pedestrian improvement features at eight intersections in the Village/Barrio area to calm traffic as shown in the Village and Barrio Master Plan Exhibit 1 Semiannual Transportation Report Transportation and Drainage Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Status Update as of January 2022 o Construct five traffic circles, two other traffic calming improvements, and one high-visibility continental crosswalk o Project is in final engineering design and environmental review process o Presented to Traffic and Mobility Commission in April 2020 and again in September 2021 o Public outreach newsletters mailed out in November 2020 and November 2021 o Target schedule – Approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (early 2022), award of construction contract (mid-2022) • Terramar Area Coastal Improvement Project – CIP Project No. 6054 o Construct roundabout at intersection of Cannon Road and Carlsbad Boulevard, sidewalks, crosswalks, increased parking and bluff improvements o Traffic analysis completed in December 2021 o Target schedule – Draft CEQA document targeted for submittal to the city (early 2022), Planning Commission approval (late 2022), Coastal Development Permit from California Coastal Commission (late 2023), City Council approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (early 2024), award of construction contract (mid-2024) • Valley Street and Magnolia Avenue Complete Streets – CIP Project No. 6019 o Construct sidewalks, bike paths, green street features and underground overhead utilities along a portion of Valley Street and Magnolia Avenue o Currently in engineering design phase o Presented to Traffic and Mobility Commission in December 2020 o Target schedule – Additional public outreach (early 2022), finalize design and coordination with utilities for undergrounding and gas main relocation (late 2023), approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (late 2023), award of construction contract (early 2024) • Barrio Lighting Project – CIP Project No. 4013 o Phase 1 of the project included installation of 14 streetlights to dark areas in the Barrio o 7 streetlights installed and energized in late 2021 o 4 streetlights installed on new poles need to be energized via underground power by San Diego Gas & Electric, or SDG&E o 3 streetlights installed on existing SDG&E power poles need to be energized via trench and conduit o Coordination ongoing with SDG&E planning staff to complete remaining streetlights of Phase 1 o Phase 2 of the project, which will install pedestrian lighting to the Barrio, will be phased over the next four fiscal years o Public outreach newsletter mailed out in November 2020 and November 2021 o Target schedule:  Phase 1 – Construction complete (early 2022)  Phase 2A – Additional public outreach (early 2022), approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (late 2022), award of construction contract (early 2023) Exhibit 1 Semiannual Transportation Report Transportation and Drainage Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Status Update as of January 2022 • Drainage Master Plan Project BCB – Magnolia Avenue Drainage Improvements – CIP Project No. 6608 o Proposed 30-inch diameter storm drain pipeline on Magnolia Avenue from Brady Circle to Monroe Street o Project split into two separate phases that will be constructed during the summer months due to the proximity of several nearby schools  Phase I will construct the main trunk of the storm drain on Magnolia Avenue and replace/relocate several sections of potable water main  Phase II will provide full street pavement resurfacing, speed humps, curb bulb- out/extensions and a storm drain lateral section on Valley Street o Presented traffic calming measures to Traffic and Mobility Commission in August 2021 o Completed design of Phase I and currently advertising for construction bids o Target schedule:  Phase 1 – Award of construction contract (early 2022), construction to commence in June 2022 with completion by Aug. 24, 2022 (start of school year)  Phase II – Approval of plans and specifications (fall 2022), award of construction contract (winter 2023), construction to commence in June 2023 • Buena Vista Creek Concrete Channel Maintenance Project – CIP Project No. 6619 o Proposed dredging of debris and clearing of vegetation within the concrete-lined portion of Buena Vista Creek between the bridges of South Vista Way to approximately 200 feet upstream of the El Camino Real bridge o Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) determined to be appropriate CEQA document by Planning Division, Community Development Department in fall 2021 o Target schedule:  PEIR currently being prepared and is expected to be circulated for public review (late 2022)  Applications for resource agency permits to be submitted upon PEIR recordation  Channel clearing and dredging to occur in fall months of either 2023 or 2024 • Park Drive Street and Drainage Improvements – CIP Project No. 6611 o Remove and replace 500 feet of existing retaining wall and repair back slope with 2,000 cubic yards of imported fill. Project also includes brow ditch and storm drain improvements, and sidewalk replacement. o 0.75 acre of compensatory habitat mitigation required offsite due to impacts to coastal sage scrub. Five-year maintenance and monitoring required upon completion of initial planning and six-month plant establishment period. o Hillside Development and Habitat Mitigation Plan permit applications submitted to the city’s Planning Division, Community Development Department in November 2020 o Circulated project Mitigated Negative Declaration for public review in August 2021 o Response and project adjustments ongoing per comments received by resource agencies o Target schedule – Final engineering design (late 2022), submit application for a Coastal Development Permit to the California Coastal Commission (early 2023), approval of plans Exhibit 1 Semiannual Transportation Report Transportation and Drainage Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Status Update as of January 2022 and specifications and authorization to bid (mid-2023), award of construction contract (late 2023) • Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) Replacement North of Encinas Creek – CIP Project No. 6607 o Removal of 200 feet of CMP and replacement with reinforced concrete pipe storm drain within Carlsbad Boulevard north of Encinas Creek. Project includes installation of one standard curb inlet, pipe replacement, outlet improvements and slope repair/stabilization. o Design and environmental services contracts executed in December 2020 for creation of final plan and environmental studies o Target schedule – Approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (early 2022), award of construction contract (mid-2022) • Surface Drainage Improvements Project – CIP Project No. 6608 o Project improved surface drainage conditions on several streets within the northwest quadrant area of the city. Improvements included installation of concrete curbs, gutters, swales and gravel to reduce erosion and improve drainage. o Construction completed in August 2021 • Merwin Drive Storm Drain Improvements – CIP Project No. 6608 o Project will improve surface drainage conditions and reduce the potential for ponding on Merwin Drive during and following storm events o Construction of temporary drainage improvements completed in December 2020 o City Council approved authorization for engineering and environmental services and contract fully executed in September 2021 o Target schedule – Design options analysis completion (early 2022), final engineering design (mid-2022), environmental processing and permitting (early 2023), approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (mid-2023), award of construction contract (late 2023) • Drainage Master Plan Update – CIP Project No. 6623 o Update to the city’s 2008 Drainage Master Plan (DMP). Effort will update the list of master planned projects, create a new fee schedule and amend existing Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) document o Geographic Information System (GIS) updates to the entire city drainage inventory completed in fall 2020. Drainage modeling supported by the GIS update, providing an updated analysis of proposed projects from the 2008 DMP and a recommended list of new projects to be added to the plan o Approval of projects completed in June 2021 o Target schedule – Draft fiscal analysis approval of project list to determine modifications to the current fee schedule (early 2022), amendment to the program EIR (early 2022), City Council approval of the Drainage Master Plan update (late 2022) Exhibit 1 Semiannual Transportation Report Transportation and Drainage Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Status Update as of January 2022 • Calavera Dam Vegetation Maintenance – CIP Project No. 5049 o Vegetation removal from the embankment, spillway and outlet of the Lake Calavera Dam o Last clearing occurred on Sept. 27-28, 2021 o Currently vegetation being monitored for next clearing event. Vegetation will also be cleared in advance of the contractor mobilizing for the Lake Calavera Outlet Replacement Project (CIP Project No. 5054) so that a work area can be established o Associated compensatory mitigation site in year 5 of 5 of mitigation. Annual report will be created and submitted to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, or CDFW, in May 2022 and will request sign-off of mitigation site • Agua Hedionda Creek Vegetation Maintenance – CIP Project No. 6629 o Budget increased for FY 21-22 to allow for two additional vegetation clearing events per year. Existing maintenance contracts will be renewed to accommodate additional services o Half-acre section of Agua Hedionda Creek between the bridges of Cannon Road and El Camino Real cleared of vegetation in September 2021 to improve creek conveyance capacity o Vegetation regrowth being monitored throughout winter months. Additional maintenance events will be requested regrowth be determined to significantly prohibit stream flows • Buena Vista Creek Assessment District – Operating Budget No. 1636312 o In November 2021, one acre of vegetation was removed from the northern half of Buena Vista Creek upstream of Jefferson Street bridge (year 2 of 5). Vegetation also cleared around the areas of three storm drain outfalls. Trash removal and non-native treatment of the entire 11.2-acre site occurred in September and November 2021 o Coordination with homeless outreach team to remove several encampments and concentrated areas of trash within stream corridor • Romeria Street Drainage Channel Replacement – CIP Project No. 6604 o Compensatory mitigation consists of one plot within the Romeria Preserve and two plots within the Lake Calavera preserve. All plots are in mitigation year 4 of 5 and are on track for agency approval in spring 2022. Annual report will be submitted to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or USACE, and Regional Water Quality Control Board, or RWQCB, in May 2022 for review o Target schedule: Mitigation fulfilled in spring 2022, submit final completion report to USACE and RWQCB and obtain mitigation sign-off (project complete) • Drainage Master Plan Project BFB-Upper – CIP Project No. 6622 o Proposed project includes drainage improvements and slope stabilization to an existing city- owned earthen drainage channel on the east side of El Camino Real from Chestnut Avenue to Tamarack Avenue o The objective of the project is to restore the channel by stabilizing slopes to mitigate against erosion during storm events and help reduce sediment transport to Agua Hedionda Lagoon o Contract negotiations with design consultant finalized in August 2021, and fully executed with the City Council approval in September 2021 Exhibit 1 Semiannual Transportation Report Transportation and Drainage Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Status Update as of January 2022 o Target schedule – Final engineering design and environmental permitting (early 2023), approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (late 2023) • Storm Drain Maintenance and Repair Program FY 2021-22 – CIP Project No. 6607 o Removal of six CMP pipe drainage pipe systems throughout the city and replacement with reinforced concrete pipe systems o Target schedule – Approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (early 2022), award of construction contract (mid-2022) • Highland-Hoover Storm Drain Realignment Project – CIP Project No. 6607 o Project will reroute an existing storm drain through several private properties to relocate point off a private property (no city easements recorded) to city right-of-way o Design completed in fall 2021 o Awaiting authorization of permanent storm drain easements and right of entry agreements o Target schedule – Advertisement for construction bids in early 2022 (cost estimate < $200k, within City Manager’s authority) • Storm Drain Condition Assessment Program – CIP Project No. 6620 o Completed 34,000 feet of storm drain pipeline inspections with CCTV technology by July 2021 o Inspection results will create list of repair and maintenance projects to be executed by CIP Project No. 6607 o Program is also used on an as-needed basis to inspect drainage systems requiring immediate inspection o Target schedule – Coordinate list of sites for next round of CCTV storm drain inspections (early 2022), complete inspections (mid-2022) • Sidewalks Improvement Program – CIP Project No. 6002 o Program to design and construct missing links of sidewalk throughout the city o Currently finalizing design phase for FY 2021-22 project. FY 2021-22 project locations are:  Garfield Street (east side) between Redwood Avenue and Tamarack Avenue  Monroe Street (east side) between Marron Road and southern mall driveway entrance (near bus stops)  Tamarack Avenue (north side) between Kirkwall Avenue and Edinburgh Drive o Target schedule – Approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (early 2022), award of construction contract (mid-2022) o Additional goal to finalize the FY 2022-23 sidewalk improvement list of by early 2022, present to the Traffic and Mobility Commission in spring 2022 and begin engineering design in summer 2022 • Concrete Repairs Program – CIP Project No. 6013 o Miscellaneous concrete repairs to sidewalks, curb and gutter, pedestrian ramps, driveway approaches and cross gutters o Notice to Proceed for commencement of construction issued on Sept. 13, 2021 Exhibit 1 Semiannual Transportation Report Transportation and Drainage Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Status Update as of January 2022 o Construction targeted for completion in early 2022 • ADA Ramp Improvement Program – CIP Project No. 6049 o FY 2020-21 ADA improvements under construction throughout the city o City Council approved construction contract award on Aug. 31, 2021 o Notice to Proceed for commencement of construction issued on Oct. 25, 2021 o Construction targeted for completion by summer 2022 • Public Parking Lots ADA Improvements – CIP Project Nos. 6049/6052 o ADA and parking lot improvements at nine public parking lots in downtown Carlsbad and three city parks o Currently in design phase o Target schedule: Approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (spring 2022), award of construction contract (fall 2022) • Parking Lot Maintenance Program – CIP Project No. 6052 o Maintenance of city’s parking lots and driveways to provide access to the city parks, fire stations, libraries and facilities o Work under this program is being performed in conjunction with Public Parking Lots ADA Improvements, CIP Project No. 6049 • Roadway Slope Stabilization Program – CIP Project No. 6081 o Segovia Way Pavement Distress Project  Construct total roadway reconstruction on Segovia Way at the intersection of Gabacho Street and 200 feet west of intersection  Construction began in August 2021 and completed in October 2021 o El Fuerte Street Project  Construct roadway improvements to address pavement distress issues along El Fuerte Street between Faraday Avenue and Loker Avenue  Subsurface geotechnical investigation in fall 2021 • Information provided by report will be used to design road repairs o El Camino Real Maintenance Access Road Slope Drainage Improvements  Hydrauger installations of perforated underdrains to facilitate slope drainage  Constructed gravel drainage swale and splash pads to convey slope runoff across existing dirt maintenance access road  Work performed as a design-build with guidance from geotechnical engineering consultant  Project completed in November 2021 • Curb Inlet Retrofit Program – CIP Project No. 6626 o Design Treatment Control Best Management Practices (TCBMPs) to improve storm water quality achieve compliance with watershed permit and reduce maintenance costs (larger downstream BMPs will allow for removal of many outdated single inlet BMPs) Exhibit 1 Semiannual Transportation Report Transportation and Drainage Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Status Update as of January 2022 o Coordinated with Maintenance and Environmental Management to prepare conceptual TCBMP designs at six to 10 locations o Target schedule – Finalize conceptual designs (early 2022), begin engineering design on first bundle package of two to four TCBMPs (mid-2022)