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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-09-09; Traffic Safety Commission; MinutesA MINUTES Meeting oE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 3:OO P.M. Date of Meeting: September 9, 1991 Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Stachoviak called the Meeting to order at 3:OO p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Stachoviak, Fuller, Blake, and Rifkin Absent: Commissioner Melideo. Staff Members Present: Bob Johnson, Traffic Engineer Clyde Wickham, Associate Engineer Sgt. Don Metcalf, Police Department Officer Jim Jones, Police Department Officer Jeff Chapman, Police Department Ms. Lee Rautenkranz, City Clerk APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 5, 1991 were approved as presented. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no requests to address the Commission on a non-agenda item. OLD BUSINESS: Bob Johnson gave an update on the Rancho Santa Fe Road/Questhaven Road request to establish an All-Way Stop or to install a traffic signal. Linda Ankrom appealed the Traffic Safety Commission recommendation to the City Council. The matter was scheduled to be heard September 10, 1991 at the regular City Council meeting, except, Ms. Ankrom has decided to withdraw her appeal. The item will be brought back to the Traffic Safety Commission as recommended in six months. NEW BUSINESS: A. Local Conflict of Interest Code - Information Item. Lee Rautenkranz gave the staff report in absence of Ron Ball, Assistant City Attorney. Ms. Rautenkranz indicated that the City has been holding off as long as possible to require the Commissions and various board groups to file Conflict of Interest forms. Lee further stated that the City appreciated their fine efforts and commends the Commission on the good work they do. She anticipates the necessary City Council action to adopt the Ordinance would occur in October and after approval by Council, the forms and deadlines to file would be sent to each Commissioner. Ms. Rautenkranz said the paperwork was pretty much self explanatory and if anyone had any questions they could contact her office or the Office of the City Attorney directly. Mark Rifkin asked a question regarding location of a business in Carlsbad doing work outside of the City. Lee said she wasn't sure on this specific issue and that Mark should ask the attorney's office after he receives the required paperwork. Lee said they have a humorous saying about the forms "when in doubt, fill it out." Stachoviak Fuller Blake Rifkin MINUTES September 9, 1991 Traffic Safety Commission Page: 2 John Fuller asked if City Council was going to adopt a revision to the Conflict of Interest Code. Lee stated yes, and it would include Commissions and affected Board members. This item was an information item, and no action was necessary by the Traffic Safety Commission at this time. B. Carlsbad Police DeDartment Bicycle Patrol - Information item. Sgt. Don Metcalf provided a verbal report about the bicycle patrol. He said this was a public relations and a beach area patrol to improve enforcement in the northwest portion of Carlsbad. The boundaries of the bicycle patrol are bounded by Interstate Highway 5, Cannon Road and north City limits with the primary focus being the beach areas and downtown Carlsbad. This program was brought about by the Police Department using examples of similar programs in Seattle and Los Angeles. Carlsbad has assigned three officers to work this patrol from Memorial Day thru Labor Day. He indicated that the bike patrol responds to calls but doesn’t generally write the police report on the incident. The patrol has been extended for a few more weeks to include the upcoming Fiesta Barrio event this weekend. Sgt. Metcalf introduced Officers Jeff Chapman and Jim Jones who discussed typical duties and the program’s effectiveness. They said most suspects don’t recognize the bike patrol so their effectiveness is improved. They discussed a recent burglary arrest in the Barrio who waited for a patrol car to clear before continuing the crime. Officer Jones also discussed the exposure they give to the Boys and Girls Clubs on a regular basis. Overall they have been given excellent feedback. The Commission asked a few questions and recommendation for additional areas to patrol. Officer Chapman said a few weeks before Christmas it would be a good idea to focus on the Plaza Camino Real Mall area. This item was an information item and no action was necessary by the Traffic Safety Commission. C. Cannon Road - Request to establish a prima facie speed limit. Clyde Wickham gave the staff report on this item, discussing the roadway configuration, the traffic volumes and the results of the engineering and traffic survey. He further explained that the combination of mixed uses, multiple driveways, needed improvements and the increase in pedestrian and bicycle traffic, support a lower speed limit. Clyde said staff and the Traffic Safety Coordinating Committee recommend that a 35 MPH prima facie speed limit be established on Cannon Road from Carlsbad Boulevard to Car Country Drive. The Traffic Safety Commission approved the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Coordinating Committee to establish a 35 MPH prima facie speed limit on Cannon Road from Carlsbad Boulevard to Car County Drive. Stachoviak Fuller Blake RinEin -. MINUTES September 9, 1991 Traffi c Safety Commission Page: 3 D. Commendation for John Fuller - Action item. Bob Johnson introduced this item and provided a brief history of why the Commission presents a Resolution of Commendation. Chairman Stachoviak continued the discussion commending John Fuller for doing an outstanding job as past Chairman and for providing excellent service as a Traffic Safety Commissioner. The Traffic Safety Commission adopted the Resolution of Commendation for past Chairman John Fuller. REPORT FROM TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Blake asked about the College Boulevard/Cannon Road extension thru Carlsbad to Oceanside. Bob Johnson discussed the recent quadrant meetings and also the requirements of Growth Management Plans in this area. He said City Council has directed staff to study this connection and report back. He anticipates the timing for this report to be back to the City Council in about two months. Commissioner Blake asked if the road would be completed all the way to I-5? Bob said not at first. Commissioner Blake also asked if the overload on local streets such as Carlsbad Village Drive between Victoria and Pontiac would be addressed. Bob answered affirmative and that the road segment itself could handle the traffic increase and additional capacity will be provided when necessary. He said that the staff report will address these issues. REPORT FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEER: Bob Johnson reported that the Commission Thank-you dinner had been postponed. He was not exactly sure when it would be arranged but indicated that the Commissioners would be informed in advance of the date. He recommended that the Commission contact Mrs Bonnie Dominguez, 434- 2830, extension 2830 for further information. Bob also announced that the next Traffic Safety Commission meeting would be October 7, 1991. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Meeting of September 9, 1991, was adjourned at 3% p.m. Asszciate Engineer Stachoviak Fuller Blake Rifkin X X X X