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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-08-01 SC PACKET REGULAR MEETING OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Council Chambers August 1, 2018 276 Fourth Avenue 6:00 p.m. Chula Vista, CA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Commissioners Cervantes, 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 FEBRUARY 7, 2018 2. RESOLUTION OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISH THE TIME LIMITED PARKING ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF E. PALOMAR STREET, 1900 BLOCK 3. PEDESTRIAN AND BIKEWAYS SAFETY PROGRAMS – CIP UPDATE 4. POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS 5. UPDATE ON PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE OTHER BUSINESS 5. CHAIR/VICE CHAIR ELECTIONS 6. COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS 7. STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT to the regular meeting on September 5, 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 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. City of Chula Vista Boards & Commissions Safety Commission UNOFFICIAL MINUTES MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CHULA VISTA SAFETY COMMISSION Council Chambers February 7, 2018 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, DeMarco, Jackson (arrived at 6:08 pm) Marroquin, Marshall, and Munoz Absent: None. Staff present: Principal Civil Engineer, Frank Rivera; Principal Traffic Engineer, Eddie Flores; 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 None. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 3, 2018 Motion made by Commissioner Marroquin and seconded by Commissioner Munoz to approve the minutes of January 3, 2018. MOTION PASSED 6-0-1 (Jackson absent-arrived at 6:08 pm). 2. PRESENTATION ON DOCKLESS BIKE SERVICE FROM MR. ZACK BARTLETT, LIME BIKES SAN DIEGO GENERAL MANAGER Principal Civil Engineer Rivera introduced Zack Bartlett, San Diego General Manager of Lime Bikes. Mr. Bartlett gave a short presentation. Lime Bikes currently has bike sharing services in National City and Imperial Beach. In the new future, an item will be docketed on the City Council agenda to approve a dockless bike-sharing service program in Chula Vista. 3. RESOLUTION OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE F STREET PROMENADE STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN BY CITY COUNCIL Mark Caro, Landscape Architect/Project Manager with the Development Services Dept. introduced Rick Barrett, Director San Diego Operations with MIG (urban design firm). Mr. Barrett gave a short presentation. Staff Recommendation: Safety Commission adopt the resolution. The F Street Streetscape Master Plan proposes distinct recommendations for improvements that will enhance the street as a safer corridor from Third Avenue to Bay Boulevard without sacrificing levels of service and vehicle operations. The many proposed improvements, such as reduced travel lanes, a protected 12-foot wide multi-use path, high-visibility crosswalks and mid-block crossings, bulb-outs, pedestrian lighting, street trees and parkway planting areas, interpretive and wayfinding signage with public art, expansion of the public realm with the development of plazas throughout the corridor and by capitalizing on the unused railroad Safety Commission Minutes February 7, 2018 Page 2 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES bridge over I-5, and the undergrounding of overhead utilities will enhance the neighborhood and provide an attractive and desirable linkage between historic village of downtown Chula Vista and the forthcoming Bayfront development. The Master Plan improves mobility for all modes of transportation in this complete streets plan. Ultimate implementation of the plan will take many years to be constructed over many phases of construction. With the adoption of the Master Plan, the City would be able to apply for and obtain grant funding for the recommended improvements. Public hearing opened. 1. Skii Fleeton, Chula Vista resident representing Bike Walk Chula Vista and SDC Bike Coalition spoke in support of the staff’s recommendation. Public hearing closed. Motion made by Commissioner Marroquin and seconded by Commissioner Cervantes to adopt a resolution recommending approval of the F Street Promenade Streetscape Master Plan by City Council. MOTION PASSED 7-0. 4. PEDESTRIAN AND BIKEWAYS SAFETY PROGRAMS – CIP UPDATE Principal Civil Engineer Rivera gave a brief presentation. 4. POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS There was no representative from the Police Department. . 5. UPDATE ON PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Commissioner Marroquin stated this month’s meeting was cancelled. OTHER BUSINESS 6. COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS Commissioner Jackson asked about the possibility of a right-turn arrow on Olympic Parkway coming out of the shopping center (second request). Commissioner Marroquin congratulated Principal Traffic Engineer Flores on being awarded the grade of Fellow member by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). Commissioner Cervantes asked for an update on AV vehicles. Commissioner Marroquin asked about the timeline for the connection of Main Street to the Eastlake area. Principal Civil Engineer Rivera stated that the project is developer driven and would probably take between 5- 10 years. Safety Commission Minutes February 7, 2018 Page 3 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES 7. STAFF COMMENTS Principal Traffic Engineer Flores gave an update on autonomous vehicles (AV) and connected (e.g. Tesla) vehicles. ADJOURNMENT at 7:17 p.m. to the regular meeting on March 7, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Chula Vista, California. Respectfully submitted, Florence Picardal, Recording Secretary J:\Engineer\TRAFFIC\SAFETY COMMISSION\2018\2018-02\02-07-18 MINUTES.doc LOCATION MAP SR 1 2 5 25 on-street parking spaces PARKING SPACE DESIGNATION (NON-COMMERCIAL HOURS)3 FIGURE LEGEND Resident Parking Resident Guest Parking Overflow Retail Parking 8:00 am - 6:00 PM Retail Parking 8:00 am - 10:00 PM Not to Scale RESOLUTION NO. SC-2018-_____ RESOLUTION OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISH THE TIME LIMITED PARKING ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF E. PALOMAR STREET, 1900 BLOCK WHEREAS, the parking study for Contessa Apartments, prepared by Gibson Transportation Consulting, Inc. (December 5, 2012) indicated that the 25 on-street parking spaces were assumed to be dedicated to the retail component of the project; and WHEREAS, on July 23, 2018, Oakwood Communities, Inc., the developer of Contessa Apartments, submitted a letter requesting time limited parking along the south side of E. Palomar Street, fronting businesses along the 1900 block (“Oakwood Letter”); and WHEREAS, the Oakwood Letter indicates that the current time restriction of one hour, ending daily at 6:00 PM allows for residents to occupy on-street parking spaces, limiting the number of spaces available to patrons of the retail businesses open later than 6:00 PM; and WHEREAS, Oakwood Communities, Inc., is proposing time limited parking of one hour, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM for 15 on-street parking spaces and 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM for 10 on-street parking spaces for businesses that close later than 6:00 PM; and WHEREAS, based on the above information and to address concerns by the developer and businesses, staff is recommending the time limited parking restrictions to the 25 on-street parking spaces. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Safety Commission of the City of Chula Vista does hereby recommend that the Chula Vista City Council establish the time limited parking along the south side of E. Palomar Street, 1900 block for the 25 on-street parking spaces. Also, per the City of Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 10.52.330, upon approval of the proposed time limited parking by City Council, Schedule VI of the register maintained in the office of the City Engineer would be revised to include the following: Schedule VI – Proposed Time Limited Parking, South Side E. Palomar Street, 1900 Block Name of Street: E. Palomar Street Beginning: View Park Way Ending: Magdalena Avenue Side of the Street: South Length of Time: 1-Hour, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, 15 on-street parking spaces 1-Hour, 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, 10 on-street parking spaces Resolution No. SC 2018-____ Page 2 PASSED AND APPROVED by the Safety Commission of the City of Chula Vista, California, this [DATE], by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: NAYS: Commissioners: ABSENT: Commissioners: ____________________________________ Ron Hidinger, Chair ATTEST: ______________________________________ Florence Picardal, Secretary 7/27/2018 1 August 1, 2018 Safety Commission Bi k e w a y s & P e d e s t r i a n F a c i l i t i e s C I P P r o j e c t U p d a t e A u g u s t 2 0 1 8 Safety Commission Bi k e w a y s & P e d e s t r i a n F a c i l i t i e s C I P P r o j e c t U p d a t e A u g u s t 2 0 1 8 Safety Commission Bi k e w a y s & P e d e s t r i a n F a c i l i t i e s C I P P r o j e c t U p d a t e A u g u s t 2 0 1 8 Safety Commission Bi k e w a y s & P e d e s t r i a n F a c i l i t i e s C I P P r o j e c t U p d a t e A u g u s t 2 0 1 8 7/27/2018 2 Safety Commission Bi k e w a y s & P e d e s t r i a n F a c i l i t i e s C I P P r o j e c t U p d a t e A u g u s t 2 0 1 8 Safety Commission Bi k e w a y s & P e d e s t r i a n F a c i l i t i e s C I P P r o j e c t U p d a t e A u g u s t 2 0 1 8 Safety Commission Bi k e w a y s & P e d e s t r i a n F a c i l i t i e s C I P P r o j e c t U p d a t e A u g u s t 2 0 1 8 Safety Commission Bi k e w a y s & P e d e s t r i a n F a c i l i t i e s C I P P r o j e c t U p d a t e A u g u s t 2 0 1 8 Safety Commission Bi k e w a y s & P e d e s t r i a n F a c i l i t i e s C I P P r o j e c t U p d a t e A u g u s t 2 0 1 8 7/27/2018 3 Safety Commission Bi k e w a y s & P e d e s t r i a n F a c i l i t i e s C I P P r o j e c t U p d a t e A u g u s t 2 0 1 8 Safety Commission Bi k e w a y s & P e d e s t r i a n F a c i l i t i e s C I P P r o j e c t U p d a t e A u g u s t 2 0 1 8 Safety Commission Bi k e w a y s & P e d e s t r i a n F a c i l i t i e s C I P P r o j e c t U p d a t e A u g u s t 2 0 1 8 Safety Commission Bi k e w a y s & P e d e s t r i a n F a c i l i t i e s C I P P r o j e c t U p d a t e A u g u s t 2 0 1 8 Safety Commission Bi k e w a y s & P e d e s t r i a n F a c i l i t i e s C I P P r o j e c t U p d a t e A u g u s t 2 0 1 8 Safety Commission Bi k e w a y s & P e d e s t r i a n F a c i l i t i e s C I P P r o j e c t U p d a t e A u g u s t 2 0 1 8 7/27/2018 4 Safety Commission Bi k e w a y s & P e d e s t r i a n F a c i l i t i e s C I P P r o j e c t U p d a t e A u g u s t 2 0 1 8 Safety Commission Bi k e w a y s & P e d e s t r i a n F a c i l i t i e s C I P P r o j e c t U p d a t e A u g u s t 2 0 1 8 Safety Commission Bi k e w a y s & P e d e s t r i a n F a c i l i t i e s C I P P r o j e c t U p d a t e A u g u s t 2 0 1 8 Safety Commission Bi k e w a y s & P e d e s t r i a n F a c i l i t i e s C I P P r o j e c t U p d a t e A u g u s t 2 0 1 8 * 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 1105 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 2018 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 2018 Tr Summary Graphs 080118.xlsx 7/27/2018