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Home My WebLink About2018-01-03 SC PACKET REGULAR MEETING OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA January 3, 2018 Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, CA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Commissioners Cervantes, DeMarco, Jackson, Marroquin, Marshall, Munoz, and Chair Hidinger PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OPENING STATEMENT PUBLIC COMMENTS Persons speaking during Public Comments may address the Commission on any subject matter within the Commission’s jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the Commission from discussing or taking action on any issue not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Commission may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. Comments are limited to three minutes. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 4, 2017. 2. RESOLUTION OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT CITY ENGINEER PROCEED WITH BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT AT THE GOTHAM STREET/CHATEAU COURT WALL 3. RESOLUTION OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL REMOVE THE DIAGONAL PARKING ON QUINTARD STREET BETWEEN FIRST AVENUE AND SECOND AVENUE IN FRONT OF CASTLE PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL 4. PEDESTRIAN AND BIKEWAYS SAFETY PROGRAMS – CIP UPDATE 5. POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS 6. UPDATE ON PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE City of Chula Vista Boards & Commissions Safety Commission Page 2 ׀ Safety Commission Agenda January 3, 2018 OTHER BUSINESS 7. COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS 8. STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT to the regular meeting on February 7, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Chula Vista, California. Materials provided to the Safety Commission related to any open-session item on this agenda are available for public review at the Public Works-Engineering Dept., located at 276 Fourth Avenue, Building B, Chula Vista during normal business hours. In compliance with the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The City of Chula Vista requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend, and/or participate in a City meeting, activity, or service, contact the Human Resources Department at (619) 691-5041 (California Relay Service is available for the hearing impaired by dialing 711) at least forty-eight hours in advance of the meeting. UNOFFICIAL MINUTES MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CHULA VISTA SAFETY COMMISSION Council Chambers October 4, 2017 City Hall – Building A 6:00 p.m. 276 Fourth Avenue CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m.. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Hidinger, Commissioners Cervantes, Marroquin, and Munoz Absent: Commissioners DeMarco, Jackson, and Marshall Staff present: Principal Traffic Engineer, Eddie Flores; Principal Civil Engineer, Frank Rivera; Sr. Civil Engineer, Muna Cuthbert; and Recording Secretary, Florence Picardal PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Hidinger. OPENING STATEMENT Opening statement read by Chair Hidinger. PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Sandy Sato, Chula Vista resident, requested assistance with speeding on Emerson Street between Second and Third Avenues. 2. Tim Munholand, Chula Vista resident,.requested assistance with speeding on Emerson Street between Second and Third Avenues. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 Motion made by Commissioner Marroquin and seconded by Commissioner Cervantes to approve the minutes of September 6, 2017. MOTION PASSED 4-0-3 (DeMarco, Jackson and Marshall absent). . 2. ORAL PRESENTATION OF THE FOLLOWING REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA: A) SANDAG 2050 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN B) SOUTH BAY BUS RAPID TRANSIT C). I-805/PALOMAR STREET DIRECT ACCESS RAMP D) PALOMAR STREET GRADE SEPARATION Principal Civil Engineer Rivera gave a presentation on the four projects. 3. PEDESTRIAN AND BIKEWAYS SAFETY PROGRAMS – CIP UPDATE Principal Traffic Engineer Flores gave a brief presentation. 4. POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS There was no representative from the Police Department. Safety Commission Minutes October 4, 2017 Page 2 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES 5. UPDATE ON PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Commissioner Marroquin gave a brief synopsis of the Public Safety Advisory Committee’s report that was presented to Council on September 26, 2017. OTHER BUSINESS 7. COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS Chair Hidinger made two comments on the City’s Climate Action Plan and dockless bikes. 9. STAFF COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT at 7:35 p.m. to the regular meeting on November 1, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Chula Vista, California. Respectfully submitted, Florence Picardal, Recording Secretary J:\Engineer\TRAFFIC\SAFETY COMMISSION\2017\2017-10\10-04-17 minutes.doc Page 2, Item 2 __ Meeting Date 01/03/18 The Chula Vista Bikeway Master Plan in 2005 proposed a project to provide an opening in the block wall for bicyclists & pedestrians. The 2011 Bikeway Master Plan reaffirmed the same project. Cutting through the block wall is feasible and would require connecting the sidewalk on either side of the wall. The cost to provide the opening is estimated at less than $10,000. We have been in contact with the adjacent property owners regarding this proposal and have not heard any opposition. The residents also confirmed seeing pedestrians climbing over the wall on many occasions. The opening location will be determined during the design phase of the project and will align with the existing sidewalks on the north or south side of the street. There is no intent to provide any opening for vehicles. Conclusion Staff is recommending that the Safety Commission adopt a resolution that would support and recommend the City Engineer pursue a project to allow access through the existing block wall at the end of Gotham Street/Chateau Court for pedestrians and bicyclists. FISCAL IMPACT: Currently there are sufficient funds in the CIP project STM-369 Bicycle Gap Facilities to complete the access point through the block wall this fiscal year. Attachments: 1. Area Plat and aerial photo 2. Council Resolution # 17474 dated May 3, 1994 Prepared by: Francisco X. Rivera P.E., T.E., Principal Civil Engineer RESOLUTION NO. SC - 2018-_____ RESOLUTION OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT CITY ENGINEER PROCEED WITH BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT AT THE GOTHAM STREET/CHATEAU COURT WALL WHEREAS, when the first phase final maps for the Telegraph Canyon Estates Subdivision were approved, a public hearing was held to discuss the extension of Gotham Street into Telegraph Canyon Estates and as a result of the hearing, Council directed that Gotham Street not be connected to Telegraph Canyon Estates and that the proposed street extension end in a cul-de-sac on site; and WHEREAS, by adopting Resolution No. 17474 on May 3, 1994, Council approved a name change of the Gotham Street extension within Telegraph Canyon Estates to Chateau Court; and WHEREAS, the developer for the Telegraph Canyon Estates constructed a block wall across the public right-of-way of Chateau Court at the subdivision boundary with Gotham Street; and WHEREAS, the 2005 Bikeway Master Plan and the 2011 Bikeway Master Plan have each recommended a bicycle and pedestrian access point at the Gotham Street/Chateau Court wall and Council has adopted these master plans with Resolutions 2005- 014 & 2011-013, respectively; and WHEREAS, the public is either climbing over the block wall creating a public liability issue and/or trespassing on the Eastlake I Homeowner Association lot located nearby in order to reduce the out of direction travel; and WHEREAS, the recommended Bikeway Master Plan project is the most feasible, most direct and cost effective project to provide bicycle and pedestrian access to the general public. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Safety Commission of the City of Chula Vista does hereby accept the staff report and recommend that the City Engineer proceed with Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Project at the Gotham Street/Chateau Court wall. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the Safety Commission of the City of Chula Vista, California, this 3rd day of January 2018, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: NAYS: Commissioners: ABSENT: Commissioners: Chair ATTEST: Florence Picardal, Secretary Page 2, Item _3__ Meeting Date 1/03/18 1. Castle Park Middle School allows the Hawking’s Charter Elementary School to utilize buildings on the school site off of Second Avenue. This is a commuter elementary school where most students are driven to/from. Even with the staggered start and dismissal times at both schools, traffic congestion still significantly impacts Quintard Street and causes traffic circulation 2. When Castle Park Middle is dismissed in the afternoon, traffic has been observed to back-up to First Avenue and sometimes Tobias Drive. 3. It has been witnessed by city staff and the SRO that motorists will cross over the double yellow and drive in the opposite direction of traffic to bypass the traffic congestion. 4. The existing diagonal parking does not allow for the installation of a passenger loading/unloading zone; therefore vehicles often double-park to let the student in or out of the vehicle. Therefore, in order to enhance safety, improve the traffic circulation and parking demand around Castle Park Middle School, staff recommends the removal of the diagonal parking and adding restricted parallel loading/unloading parking zone (7 am to 4pm, school days) along the north curb line of Quintard Street, between First Avenue and Second Avenue. Staff also recommends removing the parking restrictions (passenger loading/unloading parking zone) on the west side of First Avenue along the east side of Castle Park Middle School (see Attachment 3). Note that in late October 2017, City staff met with school officials to discuss their traffic concerns and the proposed recommendations. CONCLUSION: Staff recommends that the Safety Commission accept staff’s report and recommend the City Council to adopt a resolution to remove the diagonal parking along the north curb line of the 100 block of Quintard Street, between First Avenue and Second Avenue, and Schedule VIII of the Register Maintained in the Office of the City Engineer be Amended; and add restricted loading/unloading parking zone (7 am to 4 pm, school days) and that Schedule VI of the Register Maintained in the Office of the City Engineer be Amended. FISCAL IMPACT: The restriping and new signs will be funded by an existing Capital Improvement Project, TF- 332, Signing and Striping Program. Attachments: 1. Resolution No. 16919 2. Existing Improvements 3. Proposed Improvements EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS Existing Diagonal Parking with Restriction for Loading and Unloading (School Days) Existing Diagonal Parking Existing Parallel Parking with Restriction for Loading and Unloading (School Days) Student entrance and exit Bus Parking CASTLE PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS Remove all Diagonal Parking on Quintard St Proposed Student Loading and Unloading Zone with Restriction. No Parking 7am to 4pm (School Days) Remove Loading and Unloading Zone Student entrance and exit Bus Parking to Remain CASTLE PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL RESOLUTION NO. SC-2018-_____ RESOLUTION OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL REMOVE THE DIAGONAL PARKING ON QUINTARD STREET BETWEEN FIRST AVENUE AND SECOND AVENUE IN FRONT OF CASTLE PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND THAT SCHEDULE VIII OF THE REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER BE AMENDED; AND ADD RESTRICTED LOADING/UNLOADING PARKING ZONE (7 AM TO 4 PM, SCHOOL DAYS) AND THAT SCHEDULE VI OF THE REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER BE AMENDED WHEREAS, on November 12, 1992, the Safety Commission and on December 15, 1992, the City Council by Resolution No. 16919 approved the existing diagonal parking on the 100 block of Quintard Street t; and WHEREAS, the initial request in 1992 for the diagonal parking was from the Principal of Castle Park Middle School, Mr. Earl Wiens; and WHEREAS, however, over the last several years, congestion on Quintard Street during the morning drop-off and especially in the afternoon pick-up periods had made it increasingly difficult for motorists; and WHEREAS, the current Principal, Gina Mallari and the Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD) School Resource Officer (SRO), David Martinez, have requested Traffic Engineering to review the traffic circulation and remove the diagonal parking to accommodate a loading zone along the north curb line of Quintard Street; and WHEREAS, staff met with the school officials to discuss the situation and the proposed recommendations; and WHEREAS, therefore, in order to improve the traffic circulations and parking demand around Castle Park Middle School, staff recommends the removal of the diagonal parking along the north curb line of Quintard Street, between First Avenue and Second Avenue; and WHEREAS, staff also recommends removing the parking restrictions (loading zone) on the west side of First Avenue along the east side of Castle Park Middle School. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Safety Commission of the City of Chula Vista does hereby recommending that the Chula Vista City Council remove the diagonal parking on Quintard Street between First Avenue and Second Avenue in front of Castle Park Middle School, and that Schedule VIII of the Register Maintained in the Office of the City Engineer be Amended; and add restricted loading/unloading parking zone (7 am to 4 pm, school days) and that Schedule VI of the Register Maintained in the Office of the City Engineer be Amended. Resolution No. SC 2018-____ Page 2 PASSED AND APPROVED by the Safety Commission of the City of Chula Vista, California, this sixth day of December, 2017, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: NAYS: Commissioners: ABSENT: Commissioners: ____________________________________ Ron Hidinger, Chair ATTEST: ______________________________________ Florence Picardal, Secretary ITEM 4 BIKEWAYS AND PEDESTRIAN - CIP IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS UPDATED – NOVEMBER 28, 2017 PROJECT NAME/DESCRIPTION CIP NO. INFO/STATUS EAST NAPLES STREET & OLEANDER AVENUE; ORANGE AVENUE & HILLTOP DRIVE; CROSS GUTTER AND ADA PED RAMPS CONST. STL-359 & STL-382 UNDER DESIGN. TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS AT FOUR INTERSECTIONS: 4TH AND J, HILLTOP AND L, 3RD AND H, AND 3RD AND I. TF-388 CONSTRUCTION TO START IN JANUARY 2018. RAISED MEDIANS IMPROVEMENTS TF-397 CONSTRUCTION TO START IN DECEMBER 2017 F STREET PROMENADE STUDY BAY BLVD –THIRD AVENUE STL-412 BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT STUDY. SANDAG GRANT. PROGRESSING. BIKES LANES ON BROADWAY INSTALLATION PHASE I ( C STREET TO G STREET) STM-384 UNDER DESIGN. ADVERTISE IN SPRING 2018. SIGN REFLECTIVITY REPLACEMENT TF-391 UNDER CONSTRUCTION. WILLOW STREET BRIDGE WIDENING STL-261 STL-384 BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION ON-GOING. SIDEWALKS AND BIKE LANES WILL BE INSTALLED. KELLOG AND HAZEL G COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS STL-410 & TF-384 UNDER DESIGN. PALOMAR STREET AND ORANGE AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS STL-420 UNDER DESIGN. ADVERTISE IN DECEMBER 2017. SOUTH BAY BUS RAPID TRANSIT (BRT) ADVERTISED IN PHASES. UNDER CONSTRUCTION FROM OLEANDER AVE TO BIRCH ROAD. SERVICE BEGINS 2018. PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK ENHANCEMENT AT UNCONTROLLED INTERSECTIONS TF-394 CONSTRUCTION TO START IN JANUARY 2018. HERITAGE ROAD WIDENING AND BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT STM-386, STM-388 & STM-389 UNDER DESIGN. ADVERTISE IN 2019. SIDEWALKS AND BIKE LANES WILL BE INSTALLED. MODIFICATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITY ALONG PALOMAR STREET AND INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD TF-390 UNDER DESIGN. ADVERTISE IN JANUARY 2018. ADA CURB RAMPS STL-405 & STL-415 UNDER CONSTRUCTION. * Combined hazardous & non-hazardous violations (not counting parking citations) 1102 1486 1310 1312 1608 1281 1283 1608 1861 1360 1395 1280 1760 2456 1922 1892 1106 1032 1598 1547 1234 1128 1604 1164 1069 960 70 1354 828 892 867 1340 1249 579 1062 698 1190 1138 1337 1651 1290 985 975 920 687 806 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Nu m b e r o f C i t a t i o n s Month Traffic Citations* 2014 2015 2016 2017 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Nu m b e r o f A c c i d e n t s Month Traffic Accidents 2014 2015 2016 2017 Tr Summary Graphs 090617 11/30/2017