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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-06-03; Traffic Safety Commission; MinutesTRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION M,onday, June 3, 2019 5:00 p.m. Council Chamber 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 CALL TO ORDER : Chair Gocan called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. ROLL CALL: Gocan, Johnson, Hunter, Penseyres, Fowler, Linke and Perez APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Commissioner Hunter, seconded by Vice-Chair Johnson, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on May 6, 2019, by adding revisions and additional information made by Commissioner Linke. Motion carried unanimously 7 /0. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA: Tracy Seemann, a Carlsbad resident, asked Staff the reason for collecting traffic data on a holiday rather than a work day for the Marja Acres project, at the intersection of El Camino Real and Kelly Drive. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: 1. POLICE MONTHLY REPORT-(Staff contact: Sgt. Jon Boyce, Police Department) Sgt. Boyce talked about Crime Analyses Response (CARS) for the location at Basswood Avenue and Valley Street. It was a resident request. Power Point presentation is on file with the office of the City Clerk. Staffs Recommendation: Information only Chair Gocan requested a change on the order of the Agenda to have the presentation on Tamarack Avenue and Valley Street to be the second item. 2. TAMARACK AVENUE AND VALLEY STREET INTERSECTION ALL-WAY STOP STUDY -(Staff contact: John Kim, Senior Engineer, Public Works) Power point presentation is on file with the office of the City Clerk. Staffs Recommendation: Recommend that City Council does not establish an All-Way Stop at the Intersection of Tamarack Avenue and Valley Street. Chair Gocan stepped down from dais at 5:30 p.m. due to a potential conflict of interest. ~Commissioner Perez asked if the collisions reported at Tamarack Avenue included the pedestrian collisions and if it was only one collision reported to the police. Public Works Transportation 1635 Faraday Avenue I Carlsbad, CA 92008 I 760-434-2730 t PUBLIC COMMENTS ON TAMARACK AVENUE AND VALLEY STREET INTERSECTIONAL ALL-WAY STOP STUDY: 0 Joe Gonzales, a Carlsbad resident, requested curb extension on the south side of Tamarack Avenue and Valley Street, and suggested that Staff route traffic to Cannon Road. 0 Jean-Marc du Mouchel, a Carlsbad resident, requested a roundabout on James Drive and Tamarack Avenue. 0 Joy Bryson, a Carlsbad resident, requested a stop sign or a roundabout on Tamarack Avenue and James Drive. 0 Brenda Harai, a Carlsbad resident, requested staff to consider the All-Way Stop on Tamarack Avenue. 0 Meredith Grueskin, a Carlsbad resident, requested to consider the All-Way Stop on Tamarack Avenue. 0 Veronica Williams, a Carlsbad resident, requested staff find ways to slow down traffic on Tamarack Avenue, consider speed bumps and get more traffic data on weekends and night time. MOTION AND/ OR DISCUSSION FROM COMMISSIONERS: ~Commissioner Linke recommended that Public submit written comments to the city Staff. ~Commissioner Linke asked if there has been an investigation into beacon visibility. 0 Senior Engineer Kim said after the beacon was installed, there was a problem on the North West corner because the unit was pointing the wrong way, but it was angled back (corrected) to be more visible. He stated that Staff can review the curb extension that was previously reviewed by the TSC meeting to make the flashing beacon sign more visible. The purpose of curb extensions is to make the flashing beacons more visible and assist pedestrians in crossing the intersection, but would not be expected to reduce vehicle speeds. ~Commissioner Fowler acknowledged the blind side on Tamarack Avenue for the pedestrian to go across and the speed issue. ~Commission.er Hunter agreed to make a motion to look for other alternatives designs. 0 Vice-Chair Johnson requested other options and a proper motion. ~Commissioner Perez asked Staff if any alternatives were considered such as the chicane on Gateway Road. 0 Senior Engineer Kim stated that a chicane was not discussed and would impact traffic flow and eliminate some parking on Tamarack Avenue. ~Commissioner Perez asked if there are chicanes in other residential areas. 0 Senior Engineer Kim replied no. ~Commissioner Perez asked if Staff has worked with Police and schools to collect feedback. 0 Senior Engineer Kim stated that Staff has collaborated with both and a request for more Police enforcement resulted from these meetings. Additionally, two permanent speed feedback signs will be installed soon. ~Commissioner Penseyres noted that Public comments at the previous TSC meeting did not support the proposed stop signs. Alternatives have not been considered and traffic calming is desired by the residents. Staff needs to identify alternatives to resolve the issue. Public Works Transportation 1635 Faraday Avenue I Carlsbad, CA 92008 I 760-434-2730 t Director Plantz reminded the commissioners about the next TSC meeting that falls on the same week as the 4th of July. Commissioners decided to keep the TSC meeting on July 1, 2019. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION COMMENTS: ~Commission Perez commented on school safety and traffic safety and traffic enforcement in schools. He expressed his concerns on the safety of the children in schools. □ Commission Linke asked if staff could collect traffic data for the Marja Acres project. □ Commissioner Linke requested that staff recognize Senior Engineer Bilse for his years of service as the TSC liaison to the City Council. ~Commissioner Fowler requested a presentation on the license plate readers (LPR). □ Commissioner Penseyres requested staff to address Safe Routes to School and to start with the intersection of Tamarack Avenue and Valley Street because it serves three schools. ~Commissioner Hunter offered the commissioners to ride along with the police officers to understand traffic safety issues. □ Vice-Chair Johnson asked staff to give alternatives to help resolve the traffic issues on Tamarack. ~Chair Gocan talked about Safe Routes to School (SRS) and mentioned that the state has grants available to cities to implement the SRS program and she would like to develop an organized program to assist traffic during hours of dropping off and picking up children in schools. □ Director Plantz confirmed that SRS program is funded by both federal and state agencies. The programs typically involve a collaboration with school districts to request funding. Right now, the City of Carlsbad does not have a formal SRS program but we intend to establish it and there is a group of stakeholders working to implement the SRS program. He explained that in the absence of the SRS program the traffic staff works with schools to address specific problem as they arise. Motion by Vice-Chair Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Hunter, to have a presentation on SRS program and what has been done so far to remediate the issues . Motion carried unanimously, 7 /0. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, Chair Gocan adjourned the Traffic Safety Commission Meeting on June 3, 2019, at 8:05 p.m. fruane Paiva, Minutes Clerk Public Works Transportation 1635 Faraday Avenue I Carlsbad, CA 92008 I 760-434-2730 t