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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-09-11; Traffic Safety Commission; MinutesMEETING OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING: 1. CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION September 11, 2017 5:00 p.m. City Council Chamber Chair Hunter called the Meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Chuck Hunter Commissioner Fred Muir Commissioner Mona Gocan Commissioner Jonnie Johnson Absent: None Chair Hunter stated that Vice-Chair Ervin Poka resigned the commission due to health issues. Staff Members Present: Doug Bilse, Senior Engineer Craig Williams, Mobility Manager Marshall Plantz, Engineering Manager Jennifer Horodyski, Associate Engineer Lt. Jason Jackowski, Police Department Jim Gale, Engineering Technician II 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 7, 2017 ACTION: VOTE: AVES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Motion by Commissioner Gocan and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on August 7, 2017 with the following change: Change the statement "There was no Traffic Safety Commission meeting held in July 2017" to read "There was no Traffic Safety Commission meeting held on July 3, 2017". 4/0/0/0 Hunter, Muir, Gocan, Johnson None None None September 11, 2017 Traffic Safety Commission Meeting Page 2 4. PUBLIC COMMENT: None 5. PREVIOUS BUSINESS: A. Harbor Drive Project Update Marshall Plantz, Engineering Manager, gave an update regarding Harbor Drive. Mr. Plantz provided background on the specific request and stated that since last month's TSC meeting, staff has had a number of email exchanges with residents of Harbor Drive, some phone conversations, and a face-to-face meeting at the subject location. Staff has also been working with a meeting facilitator who will assist staff in setting up a neighborhood meeting for Harbor Drive residents to attend. That meeting is scheduled for September 21st and invitations have been sent out to the 18 residents of Harbor Drive. From the input received at the public meeting, staff will prepare a concept plan, and mail questionnaires to all 18 residents to see how many support staff's proposal. Commissioner comments: Chair Hunter inquired as to whether Harbor Drive qualified to be part of the CRTMP. Mr. Plantz explained that the roadway dimensions and characteristics qualified to be part of the CRTMP but the speeds measured did not. As a result, an exception was made to add the roadway to those being studied under Phase II of the CRTMP. 6. NEW BUSINESS: A. Review Existing On-Street Parking Ordinances on Carlsbad Boulevard Doug Bilse presented the staff report, including a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Commissioner comments: Commissioner Muir asked why the report only pertains to parking north of Tamarack Avenue and inquired about the portions of Carlsbad Boulevard to the south including near Ponto. Mr. Bilse said the City Council made the decision to only restrict parking north of Tamarack Avenue. Commissioner Johnson asked ifthe quoted sections of the Carlsbad Municipal Code apply to city parks also. Mr. Bilse said the ordinance that prohibits overnight parking of larger vehicles, such as RV's, is a citywide ordinance which includes the city's parks. September 11, 2017 Traffic Safety Commission Meeting Page 3 B. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair ACTION: VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN : Commissioner Muir made a motion that Chair Hunter remain as the Chair and Commissioner Gecan be elected to the Vice-Chair role. His reasoning is that the Vice-Chair traditionally takes over as chair and the recent resignation of the Vice-Chair left a void that could be addressed by extending the term of the current chair. This proposal allows the next vice- chair to gain experience before being considered for the chair position next year. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. 4/0 Muir, Johnson, Gecan, Hunter None None None 7. POLICE MONTHLY REPORT: Lt. Jason Jackowski of the Carlsbad Police Department presented the report including a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Lt. Jackowski said current efforts of the Traffic Division of the Police Department include the following: • Meeting with residents on Cassia Road regarding speed enforcement • School enforcement and education and meeting with adult crossing guards • Weekend enforcement of loud vehicles and speeding on Carlsbad Boulevard south of Cannon Road • An informational booth at Rotary Park on Labor Day which included a "Preliminary Alcohol Screening" device for anyone interested to see their level of blood alcohol concentration • Scheduling a driving under influence (DUI) checkpoint at Carlsbad Boulevard and Cherry Avenue Commissioner comments: Commissioner Muir expressed his appreciation regarding the informational booth and asked if there are plans to repeat the event. Lt. Jackowski said they will do it again in the future. September 11, 2017 Traffic Safety Commission Meeting Page 4 8. SENIOR TRAFFIC ENGINEER COMMENTS: a) Mr. Bilse responded to a previous inquiry from Commissioner Gocan as to why pedestrians are prohibited from crossing on the south side of the intersection at Carlsbad Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue. He said staff is working on a project funded by the capital improvement program (CIP) to improve the intersection including enhanced sidewalks and a new crosswalk on the south side of the intersection. Mr. Bilse referenced an attachment included in the TSC agenda package. 9. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSIONER MEMBER COMMENTS: a) Commissioner Gocan said a gentleman previously spoke to the commission regarding limited visibility of pedestrians at the crosswalk on Grand Avenue east of State Street and asked if something will be done. Mr. Bilse said staff had recorded this request and will follow up as needed. b) Commissioner Muir said the sharrows on eastbound La Costa Avenue between El Camino Real and Rancho Santa Fe Road are difficult to see and asked if they could be made more visible by placing them on a green background. Mr. Bilse and Mr. Williams said we can consider doing that as part of an upcoming CIP project. 10. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, Chair Hunter adjourned the meeting of September 11, 2017 at 5:32 p.m. Respectfully submitted,