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Council Chambers
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Monday, July 6, 2020, 3:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Gocan called the Meeting to order at 3:08 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Gocan, Johnson, Hunter, Penseyres, Fowler, Linke and Perez.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
This meeting was conducted virtually via Zoom due to the stay-at-home order for COVID-19.
Motion by Vice-chair Johnson seconded by Commissioner Linke, to approve the minutes for the June 1,
2020 meeting.
Motion carried: 7/0
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA:
Public comments submitted via email prior to the T&MC meeting:
Neil K. Perl a Carlsbad resident, requested that staff and the commission address traffic safety concerns
at the intersections of Aviara Parkway and Poinsettia Lane. Mr. Perl expressed concerns regarding the
eastbound approach at this intersection as eastbound bicyclists are required to cross two eastbound
right turn lanes in order to enter the thru bike lane at the intersection and vehicles traveling eastbound
in the outside lane are required to merge left into the single thru lane at the intersection which creates
an unsafe weaving conflict between both vehicles and bicyclists. Mr. Perl expressed concerns that this is
an existing safety issue that will likely be exacerbated by the additional traffic generated when the
Poinsettia Lane extension project is completed. Mr. Perl requested that the City and the Traffic and
Mobility Commission consider options to address these safety concerns.
Kristine Wright, a Carlsbad resident, requested that Transportation Planning and Mobility Manager
Schmidt provide the results of the Multimodal Level-of-Service (MMLOS) analysis as part of the FY 18/19
GMP Monitoring Program.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
1. POLICE MONTHLY REPORT – (Staff contact: Lieutenant Christie Calderwood, Police
Department)
Staff Recommendation: Receive report
Lieutenant Calderwood reported on police activities in response to the various protests that
occurred in the City of Carlsbad throughout the month of June. The protests were peaceful due
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to the City’s well prepared and organized response. She also reported on a fatal collision on June
24, at Carlsbad Village Drive and Valley Street that is still under investigation.
The police department placed an electronic message board for two weeks at Poinsettia Lane
and Carlsbad Boulevard to educate the public on loud exhaust requirements and about seven
motorists were given warning or citations for excessive noise.
During the month of June, the police department continued the Bicycle Safety and Enforcement
operations along Carlsbad Boulevard and Carlsbad Village Drive.
2. PASEO DEL NORTE AND CAR COUNTRY DRIVE NO PARKING ZONES BETWEEN MIDNIGHT
AND 6:00 A.M – (Staff Contact: Lt. Christie Calderwood, Police Department).
Staff Recommendation: Approve staff recommendations
Lieutenant Calderwood presented the proposed amendment to Carlsbad Municipal Code
Sections 10.40.072 and 10.040.073 to Establish No Parking Zones on Both Sides of Paseo Del
Norte and Car County Drive from Cannon Road to the Intersection of Paseo del Norte and Car
Country Drive Between Midnight and 06:00 a.m. The presentation is on file with the office of the
City Clerk.
● Commissioner Penseyres inquired if the cost to implement the No Parking Zones will be
reimbursed by the business owners.
● Lieutenant Calderwood explained that in the past the city paid for the improvements
and she could request that the business owners share the cost.
● Commissioner Linke said that he has no problem with the city paying for the cost of the
signs.
● City Traffic Engineer explained that if the traffic control devices are in the public right-of-
way it is the city’s responsibility to pay for the cost of the signs.
● Commissioner Fowler asked if the proposed amendment is changing the rules or it is
just updating the signs.
● Lt. Calderwood explained that on half of the street there are no changes but the other
half is a “No Parking for more than 3 hours” which is proposed to be changed to “No
Parking Zones” between Midnight and 6:00 a.m.
Motion by Vice-chair Johnson seconded by Commissioner Hunter to approve staff recommendations to
introduce an ordinance amending Sections 10.40.072 and 10.40.073 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to
establish no parking zones between midnight and 6:00a.m. on both sides of Car Country Drive and Paseo
Del Norte from Cannon Road to the intersection of Paseo Del Norte and Car Country Drive.
Motion carried: 7/0
3. AMEND PROCEDURAL RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT ADD A CONSENT CALENDAR TO
MEETINGS OF THE TRAFFIC AND MOBILITY COMMISSION – – (Staff Contact: Nathan Schmidt,
Public Works)
Staff’s Recommendation: Approve staff recommendations
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Transportation Planning and Mobility Manager Schmidt presented the amended Procedural Rules
and Regulations to add a Consent Calendar to meetings of the Traffic and Mobility Commission
and adopt Resolution No. 2020-2 that supersedes Resolution No. 2020-1.
● Commissioner Linke asked if a single commissioner could ask for an item to be pulled and
discussed or if it would have to be a T&MC consensus.
● Transportation Planning and Mobility Manager Schmidt answered that yes one
commissioner could request to pull an item from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Motion by Commissioner Hunter seconded by Commissioner Penseyres to approve the amended Procedural Rules and Regulations to add a Consent Calendar to meetings to the Traffic and Mobility Commission and adopt Resolution No. 2020-2 that supersedes Resolution No. 2020-1.
Motion carried: 7/0
4. SEPTEMBER TRAFFIC AND MOBILITY COMMISION SPECIAL MEETING SCHEDULE – (Staff
Contact: Nathan Schmidt, Public Works)
Staff’s Recommendation: Adopt a September meeting date
● Commissioner Penseyres inquired about the number of items that staff is planning for
T&MC September meeting.
● Transportation Planning and Mobility Manager Schmidt answered that the proposed
agenda for T&MC September meeting is full.
● Commissioner Linke said that he is fine with the proposed T&MC September 8, meeting
and opposed the cancellation of the meeting.
● Commissioner Fowler inquired about the possibility of having the T&MC meeting in the
morning on September 8, 2020.
● Transportation Planning and Mobility Manager Schmidt explained that morning of
September 8th is not available because another Committee’s Zoom meeting is scheduled
for that time.
● Commissioner Hunter concurred with Commissioner Linke to have the T&MC meeting on
September 8, at 3:00 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Penseyres seconded by Commissioner Linke to schedule the T&MC meeting on September 8, at 3:00 p.m.
Motion carried: 7/0
CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER REPORT:
City Traffic Engineer Comments: Attachment A
City Traffic Engineer Kim had the following changes in the upcoming City Council Meetings:
● July 14, 2020: In addition to Decrease Speed Limit on Avenida Encinas from Cannon Road
to Palomar Airport Road staff will present El Camino Real and College Boulevard to add
the Pedestrian Bridge on the east side on El Camino Real.
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● July 21, 2020: Staff will present the Semiannual Transportation Report and I would like to
request one of the commissioners to represent the Traffic and Mobility Commission
during the City Council presentation.
● July 21, 2020: Staff will present the neighborhood traffic calming plans for Oriole Court,
Mimosa Drive, Moorhen Place and Dove Lane.
● July 28, 2020: City Council will appoint two members to the Traffic and Mobility
Commission.
● Chair Gocan asked Commissioner Hunter if he would like to represent the Traffic and
Mobility Commission at the July 21, 2020 City Council meeting.
● Commissioner Hunter requested a few days to decide if he will be available to represent
the Traffic and Mobility Commission.
● Commissioner Perez offered to be Commissioner Hunter’s back-up in representing the
Traffic and Mobility Commission on July 21, 2020 meeting.
● City Traffic Engineer Kim pointed out a couple more items that will go to the City Council
on July 21, 2020 meeting:
1. Americans with Disabilities Act Beach Access/Trail Connectivity Feasibility Studies
and
2. Carlsbad Village and Barrio Railroad Trench Alternatives
● Deputy City Manager Gomez asked if Commissioner Hunter or Commissioner Perez could
provide slides for the Semiannual Transportation Report that will be incorporated into
the staff presentation to the City Council.
TRAFFIC AND MOBILITY COMMISSION COMMENTS:
● Commissioner Linke suggested that a formal decision be made regarding appointing one
of the commissioners to represent the Traffic and Mobility Commission during City
Council meeting. He is happy to have Commissioner Hunter or Commissioner Perez to
represent T&MC at this time.
● Commissioner Linke submitted two comments to City Council on mobility related items:
1. On June 9, 2020, staff returned to City Council to get an exemption on the
Deficiency and Exemption Determinations for Four Street Facilities and
Expediting Capital Improvement Program Project No. 6094. This time the
exemptions were invoked. He recommended that developers pay their fair
share of the College Boulevard extension project.
2. Suggested that City Council look at the Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) Program that
should be updated every year with new projects and new budgets and it has not
been updated for the past 12 years.
● Deputy City Manager Gomez provided an update on the College Boulevard extension
project that staff is moving forward with developing the scope for the preliminary
engineering assessment and is aware of the need for the developers’ fair share of the
project which will be determined with a reimbursement fee study once the preliminary
engineering assessment is completed. Regarding the TIF, there was funding that was
appropriated by City Council to do a TIF Study in the CIP before, and staff is considering
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how it may evolve to a multi-modal impact fee and will keep the Traffic and Mobility
Commission informed on the status.
● Commissioner Fowler inquired if the city has an ordinance on allowing a resident to
create a “No Parking Zone” in front of their house if they have a handicap issue.
● City Traffic Engineer Kim answered that he is not aware of any law or rule in the
Carlsbad Municipal Code that allows residents to mark disabled parking under their own
discretion.
● Commissioner Perez inquired about the protocol for a community member to contact
city staff about parking concerns and if it is listed in the city website.
● City Traffic Engineer Kim said they can use the City’s @Your Service app, and city staff
contact information is also posted on the City website.
● Chair Gocan inquired if staff will address the public comments received today?
● City Traffic Engineer Kim answered yes.
Chair Gocan read into the record the Resolution of Commendation of Vice-Chair Jonnie Johnson.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Gocan adjourned the Traffic and Mobility Commission Meeting on July 6, 2020, at 4:08 p.m.
___________________________ Eliane Paiva, Minutes Clerk
Attachment A
Meeting Date: July 6, 2020
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
June 4, 2020 Special Meeting
• Repeal of CMC Section 10.40.300 and Eliminating No Parking Zones on Carlsbad
Boulevard, Ponto Drive and Ponto Road and Reopening Parking Lots in City Parks
and Public Beaches
June 9, 2020
• Determination of Four Deficient Street Facilities
June 16, 2020
• Adoption of Vehicle Miles Traveled as Significance Threshold Pursuant to SB 743
and CEQA
June 23, 2020
• FY 2020-21 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budgets
Upcoming City Council Items on Traffic and Mobility
July 14, 2020
• Reduce Speed Limit on Avenida Encinas
July 21, 2020
• Semiannual Transportation Report
July 28, 2020
• El Camion Real and Cannon Road Improvements, CIP 6042
• Options on Physical Changes to College Boulevard
• Tamarack Avenue and Valley Street Pedestrian Improvements
City Traffic Engineer Report
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. TRAFFIC AND MOBILITY COMMISSION
Other Items
• Due to the Labor Day holiday, the first Monday of September 2020 will not be available
for Traffic and Mobility meeting. Options are holding the meeting on Tuesday,
September 8, 2020 (City Council Chambers are available) or meeting on Monday,
September 14 at the Faraday building.
• On Monday, July 13, 2020, the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition will be holding its
monthly Smart Cycling Class on Zoom from 6 pm to 9 pm. This is a wonderful time to
learn the best practices for safe cycling that League of American Bicyclists Certified
Instructors teach all across the USA. Commissioner Penseyres will be one of the
instructors. To find out more and to register for this Zoom meeting, go to
https://sdbikecoalition.org/smart-cycling/ and scroll down to the July 13th class link.
Previous Items brought up by Traffic and Mobility Commission
Item Action
Striping changes on Melrose at PAR Will be addressed by CIP Project No. 6034
Speed limit primer Can be incorporated into next speed limit item
brought to the Commission
Grand Promenade per Village and Barrio
Master Plan
None at this time
Annual Safety Report per Carlsbad
Municipal Code
Police Department responsibility
Striping modifications on PAR at Costco
driveway
Work order issued in May 2019
Traffic volume trends Can be incorporated into proposed Annual
Traffic Collision Report using LRSP funding
Roundabout striping guidelines None at this time
Multi-modal level of service
methodology
To be presented as part of the GMP Traffic
Monitoring Program Fiscal Year 2019-20