HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-09-05; Traffic and Mobility Commission; MinutesSept. 5, 2023 Traffic & Mobility Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Sept. 5, 2023, 4 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 4 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Coelho, Fowler, Penseyres, and Newlands.
Absent: Proulx, Garcia, Kohl.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Coelho led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on Aug. 7, 2023
Motion by Commissioner Newlands, seconded by Commissioner Penseyres to approve the minutes
of the Regular Meeting held on Aug. 7, 2023, as presented. Motion carried, 4/0/3 (Proulx, Garcia,
Kohl – Absent).
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CONSENT CALENDAR: None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
1. POLICE REPORT REGARDING TRAFFIC & MOBILITY-RELATED MATTERS DURING THE MONTH OF
JULY 2023, INCLUDING NOTABLE NEWS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST – Receive a presentation
from a representative of the City of Carlsbad’s Police Department that will provide an overview
of traffic and mobility-related police matters during the month of July 2023, including notable
news for the month of August. (Staff Contact: Alonso DeVelasco, Police Department).
Staff’s Recommendation: Receive the presentation.
Lieutenant Alonso DeVelasco presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation
(on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
The Commission received the PowerPoint presentation by Lieutenant DeVelasco.
In response to Commissioner Penseyres’ inquiry about the number of children and parents that
have attended the E-Bike Training Classes, Lieutenant DeVelasco responded that he will provide
the numbers.
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2. ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL AT THE INTERSECTION OF MADISON STREET AND OAK AVENUE –
Support staff’s recommendation to install an All-Way Stop at the intersection of Madison Street
and Oak Avenue. (Staff Contact: Lindy Pham and Miriam Jim, Public Works Department).
Staff’s Recommendation: Support staff’s recommendation.
Associate Engineer Lindy Pham and Senior Engineer Miriam Jim presented the report and
reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
The Commission received the PowerPoint presentation by Associate Engineer Pham and Senior
Engineer Jim.
Motion by Vice-Chair Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Newlands to support staff’s
recommendation to install an All-Way Stop at the intersection of Madison Street and Oak
Avenue. Motion carried, 3/1/3 (Penseyres – No; Proulx, Garcia, Kohl – Absent).
3. CARLSBAD RESIDENTIAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REVISION – Provide input on the
additional proposed changes to the Carlsbad Residential Traffic Management Program
Revision. (Staff Contact: Lindy Pham and Miriam Jim, Public Works Department).
Staff’s Recommendation: Provide input to staff.
Associate Engineer Lindy Pham and Senior Engineer Miriam Jim presented the report and
reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
The Commission received the PowerPoint presentation by Associate Engineer Pham and Senior
Engineer Jim.
CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER COMMENTS:
Transportation Planning & Mobility Manager Schmidt commented that the Traffic & Mobility
Commission will be moving forward with the name change to Traffic Safety & Mobility
Commission, and the new name should be in effect by Oct. 12, 2023.
Transportation Planning & Mobility Manager Schmidt commented that SANDAG is working on the
2025 Regional Plan Update and had extended the comment period to Sept. 30, 2023. He further
added that comments can be made online or at their North County workshop on Sept. 13, 2023,
at the Oceanside Public Library from 5:30 – 7 p.m.
COMMISSION COMMENTARY AND REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS:
In response to Vice-Chair Fowler’s inquiry regarding the signals at Arenal Road and El Camino Real,
City Traffic Engineer Kim responded that staff will provide a presentation at the October
commission meeting.
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Vice-Chair Fowler recommended moving the monitors from the sides of the Council Chambers to
a more easily visible location.
In response to Chair Coelho’s inquiry about looking into the overabundance of left-turn signals, City Traffic Engineer Kim responded that they are currently looking into possible locations to install flashing-yellow signals.
In response to Commissioner Penseyres’ inquiry about reporting issues with traffic signals on the city’s website, City Traffic Engineer John Kim explained that there are additional methods of contacting the Signals group. He further explained that they are able to make sensitivity adjustments to detection zones to address any comments regarding the sensors. Commissioner Penseyres further added that if the cameras cannot decipher what it is picking up, then it needs to be adjusted.
ADJOURNMENT: Chair Coelho adjourned the Traffic & Mobility Commission Regular Meeting on Sept. 5, 2023, at 5:31 p.m.
Eliane Paiva
Secretary