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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-03-04 SC Agenda Packet REGULAR MEETING OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Council Chambers March 4, 2020 276 Fourth Avenue 6:00 p.m. Chula Vista, CA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Commissioners Cervantes, Fa’aola, Francisco, Hidinger, Munoz, Orso-Delgado, and Chair Marroquin 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: DECEMBER 5, 2018; FEBRUARY 6, 2019; MAY 1, 2019; AND JUNE 5, 2019 2. RESOLUTION OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN ALL- WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF F STREET AND WOODLAWN AVENUE, AND TO ACCORDINGLY AMEND SCHEDULE II OF THE REGISTER OF SCHEDULES MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER 3. RESOLUTION OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL INCREASE THE EXISTING SPEED LIMIT ON PASEO DEL REY BETWEEN EAST ‘H’ STREET AND EAST. ‘J’ STREET FROM 35 MPH TO 40 MPH, AND THAT SCHEDULE X OF THE REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THESE SPEED LIMITS 4. INFORMATION - CHULA VISTA LOCAL ROAD SAFETY PLAN 5. POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC DATA 6. PEDESTRIAN AND BIKEWAYS SAFETY PROGRAMS – CIP UPDATE OTHER BUSINESS 7. COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS 8. STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT to the regular meeting on April 1, 2020 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 December 5, 2018 City Hall – Building A 6:00 p.m. 276 Fourth Avenue CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 6:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Hidinger, Commissioners Cervantes, Fa’aola, Marroquin, and Munoz Absent: Commissioners Jackson and Marshall Staff present: Director of Engineering & Capital Projects Bill Valle; Principal Civil Engineer Frank Rivera; Sr. Civil Engineer, Paul Oberbauer; Officer Brian Carter; and Recording Secretary, Florence Picardal PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Hidinger. OPENING STATEMENT Opening statement read by Chair Hidinger and introduced new Commissioner Fa’aola. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 1, 2018 Motion made by Commissioner Marroquin and seconded by Commissioner Munoz to approve the minutes of November 7, 2018. MOTION PASSED 5-0-2 (Jackson and Marshall absent). 2. RESOLUTION OF THE SAFETY COMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THE APPROVAL OF THE SHARED MOBILITY DEVICE PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY CITY COUNCIL City staff is proposing permit requirements that are designed to encourage the safe use of various shared mobility devices (i.e., pedal bikes, electric-assist bikes [e-bikes], and electric-assist scooters [e-scooters] that do not require a base station for operation. Principal Civil Engineer Rivera gave a short presentation. Director of Engineering & Capital Projects Valle was present to answer questions. Staff Recommendation: Safety Commission adopt the resolution recommending approval of the Shared Mobility Device Permit Requirements by City Council. The City’s Shared Mobility Device Program is based on successfully managed programs deployed in other local agencies (Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Seattle). It will be a one-year pilot program with phase deployment for shared device fleet. There will be close monitoring with swift response to complaints and will incorporate recent changes to California Vehicle Code for e-scooters (Assembly Bill 2989). Motion made by Commissioner Marroquin and seconded by Commissioner Fa’aola to adopt the resolution. MOTION PASSED 5-0-2 (Jackson and Marshall absent). Safety Commission Minutes December 5, 2018 Page 2 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES 3. STREET NAMES ALONG BIRCH ROAD ALIGNMENT A memo was received from the Mayor to investigate the irregularities with street name changes for Birch Road that may cause confusion for public safety personnel as they respond to calls for service. Staff gave a short presentation showing the location map, explaining the process for naming new streets and going over the potential consequences of renaming this segment. Staff wanted to have discussion and direction from the Safety Commission. There was consensus to extend Santa Diana Road over State Street so that Santa Diana Road would turn into Birch Road and State Street would be eliminated. There are no homes or businesses on State Street and this would have the least consequences to residents. Staff will docket an item for a future meeting. 3. PEDESTRIAN AND BIKEWAYS SAFETY PROGRAMS – CIP UPDATE Sr. Civil Engineer Oberbauer gave a brief presentation. 4. POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS Officer Brian Carter gave a brief presentation. 5. UPDATE ON PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Commissioner Marroquin stated there have been no scheduled meetings. Recording Secretary Picardal will check on the status of the committee and will remove the item from future agendas. OTHER BUSINESS 6. COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS Chair Hidinger asked when the signals were going to be turned on at Oleander/E. Palomar. Staff responded that they will follow up with SANDAG. He also asked how bikes will be detected. Staff responded that if there were no loops, there would be video detection. 7. STAFF COMMENTS Sr. Civil Engineer Oberbauer responded he had nothing to report. ADJOURNMENT at 7:15 p.m. to the regular meeting on January 2, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Chula Vista, California. Respectfully submitted, Florence Picardal, Recording Secretary J:\Engineer\TRAFFIC\SAFETY COMMISSION\2018\2018-12\12-05-18 MINUTES-FINAL.doc UNOFFICIAL MINUTES MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CHULA VISTA SAFETY COMMISSION February 6, 2019 Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. 276 Fourth Avenue CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 6:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Hidinger, Commissioners Cervantes, Fa’aola, Marroquin, and Munoz Absent: Commissioners Jackson and Marshall Staff present: Sr. Civil Engineer, Paul Oberbauer; Associate Engineer Ben Herrera; Officer Justin Zualet; 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 No public comments. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 5, 2018 No minutes available. 2. RESOLUTION OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A LANE REDUCTION ON HIDDEN VISTA ROAD BETWEEN WINDJAMMER CIRCLE AND SMOKY CIRCLE FROM THREE LANES TO TWO LANES AS A PILOT STUDY TO BE REVERSED SHOULD FUTURE TRAFFIC VOLUME REQUIRE City staff is recommending a lane reduction on Hidden Vista Drive between Windjammer Circle and Smoky Circle from three lanes to two lanes. It is proposed to reduce the two southbound lanes to one lane between Windjammer Circle and Smoky Circle and allow parking only in the former second southbound travel lane. The existing striping between East H Street and Windjammer Circle will remain the same. Associate Engineer Herrera gave a brief presentation. Staff Recommendation: Safety Commission concur with staff and approve the lane reduction on Hidden Vista Drive between Windjammer Circle and Smoky Circle. Public hearing opened. The following persons spoke in opposition to staff’s recommendation: 1. Natalii Gomez-Romo, Chula Vista resident 2. Fred Kassman, Chula Vista resident (submitted report to Commission) 3. Louis Pierotti, Chula Vista resident 4. Tory Schalge, Chula Vista resident 5. Michael Haynes, Chula Vista resident Safety Commission Minutes February 6, 2019 Page 2 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES 6. Georgianne Van Patten, Chula Vista resident 7. Ken Willard, Chula Vista resident 8. Sally Epley, Chula Vista resident 9. Eric Gibson, Chula Vista resident 10. Lillie Hebert, Chula Vista resident 11. Marni Hayman, Chula Vista resident 12. Jeffrey Jimenez, Chula Vista resident 13. Diana Ortiz, Chula Vista resident 14. Stanley Beggs, Chula Vista resident 15. Connie Pappas, Chula Vista resident (representing Windjammer) 16. Angel Blas, Chula Vista resident 17. Maricela Blas, Chula Vista resident (did not speak) 18. Matilda Bermudez, Chula Vista resident 19. Margie Wees, Chula Vista resident (representing Windjammer) 20. Patricia Martinez, Chula Vista resident (did not speak) 21. Joe Martinez, Chula Vista resident 22. Imelda Ladrillono, Chula Vista resident 23. George Knoll, Chula Vista resident (Terra Nova) 24. Eugenia Aguilar Franco, Chula Vista resident (also submitted written statement) 25. John Rocks, Chula Vista resident 26. Leonor Haynes, Chula Vista resident (did not speak) 27. Carlos Rodriguez, Chula Vista resident 28. Karren Ballez, Chula Vista resident The following person spoke in favor of staff’s recommendation: 1. Anthony Williams, Chula Vista resident Public hearing closed. There was discussion amongst the Commission regarding safety concerns and the addition of on-street parking. Commissioner Marroquin thanked the residents for attending the meeting and voicing their concerns. Motion made by Commissioner Fa’aola and seconded by Chair Hidinger to adopt a resolution.denying a lane reduction on Hidden Vista Road between Windjammer Circle and Smoky Circle. MOTION PASSED 5-0-2 (Jackson and Marshall absent). Motion made by Commissioner Fa’aola and seconded by Commissioner Marroquin to direct staff to re- evaluate Hidden Vista Road for traffic calming solutions. MOTION PASSED 5-0-2 (Jackson and Marshall absent). 3. RESOLUTION OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL INCREASE THE SPEED LIMIT ON PASEO DEL REY FROM EAST “J” STREET TO EAST “H” STREET FROM 35 MPH TO 40 MPH Sr. Civil Engineer Oberbauer gave a brief presentation. Staff Recommendation: Safety Commission concur with staff and recommend that the Chula Vista City Council increase the existing speed limit on Paseo Del Rey between East “H” Street and East “J” Street from 35 mph to 40 mph and that the Schedule X of the register maintained in the Office of the City Engineer be amended to reflect these speed limits. Safety Commission Minutes February 6, 2019 Page 3 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES Public hearing opened. The following persons spoke in opposition to staff’s recommendation: 1. Ruth Ann Walker, Chula Vista resident 2. Jaime Blase, Chula Vista resident 3. Ana Rosa Munoz, Chula Vista resident Public hearing closed. Motion made by Commissioner Marroquin and seconded by Commissioner Munoz to approve the resolution recommending that the Chula Vista City Council increase the speed limit on Paseo Del Rey from East “J” Street to East “H” Street from 35 mph to 40 mph. MOTION FAILED 2-3-2 (Cervantes and Fa’aola voting yes; Marroquin, Hidinger, Munoz voting no; Jackson and Marshal absent. 4. RESOLUTION OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MAINTAINING 25 MPH PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON VARIOUS SEGMENTS CITYWIDE ON THE BASIS THAT THEY QUALIFY AS RESIDENCE OR BUSINESS DISTRICTS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE Sr. Civil Engineer Oberbauer gave a brief presentation. Staff Recommendation: Maintain 25mph prima facie speed limits on the subject roadway segments. Motion made by Commissioner Fa’aola seconded by Commissioner Munoz to adopt the resolution maintaining 25 mph prima facie speed limit on various segments citywide on the basis that they qualify as residence or business districts under the California Vehicle Code. MOTION PASSED 5-2, Jackson and Marshall absent. 5. POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC DATA Officer Zualet gave a brief presentation. 3. PEDESTRIAN AND BIKEWAYS SAFETY PROGRAMS – CIP UPDATE Sr. Civil Engineer Oberbauer gave a brief presentation. OTHER BUSINESS 6. COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS Commissioner Marroquin stated he will be unable to attend next month’s meeting. Safety Commission Minutes February 6, 2019 Page 4 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES 7. STAFF COMMENTS Sr. Civil Engineer Oberbauer gave an update on the street names along Birth Road alignment (item on December 5, 2018 agenda). He stated that landowners on both sides of State Street were contacted and their preference was to change the name to Birch Road instead of Santa Diana. An item will be docketed at a future date. Recording Secretary Picardal stated that Commissioner Marshall will be relocating to Southwest Florida and has resigned effective today. The vacancy has been posted and persons may apply on the City’s website. ADJOURNMENT at 7:15 p.m. to the regular meeting on March 6, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Chula Vista, California. Respectfully submitted, Florence Picardal, Recording Secretary J:\Engineer\TRAFFIC\SAFETY COMMISSION\2019\2019-02\02-06-19 MINUTES.doc UNOFFICIAL MINUTES MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CHULA VISTA SAFETY COMMISSION May 1, 2019 Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. 276 Fourth Avenue CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Hidinger; Commissioners Cervantes, Fa’aola, Marroquin, and Munoz (arrived at 6:04 p.m.) Absent: Commissioner Jackson Staff present: Sr. Civil Engineer, Paul Oberbauer; Officer Christopher Fisher; 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 No public comments. 1. PRESENTATION – SPEED LIMIT REGULATIONS AND TRAFFIC CALMING STRATEGIES Sr. Civil Engineer Oberbauer gave a presentation on: 1) Speed limit establishment process, 2) How speed limits are determined and why; 3) Enforceability of posted speed limits; 4) Traffic calming strategies using signage and striping; and 5) Traffic calming strategies using surface improvements. Going forward, the following steps will be followed: 1) Proposed speed limit items will discuss enforcement consequences of a vote for and against, 2) Engineering & traffic survey results will be discussed in more detail in the staff report, 3) Staff report will discuss traffic calming measures that have been implemented or planned, if any, and 4) AAA Effective Speed Zoning document will be attached for reference to every speed limit item. 2. POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC DATA Officer Fisher gave a brief presentation. 3. PEDESTRIAN AND BIKEWAYS SAFETY PROGRAMS – CIP UPDATE Sr. Civil Engineer Oberbauer gave a brief presentation. OTHER BUSINESS 4. COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS On April 24 & 25, Commissioner Cervantes, Marroquin and Munoz attended a live demo in a connected- ready Tesla on Anaheim Boulevard. Using already in-place communication technologies, they learned how traffic signal status and safety warnings can be transmitted without needing additional equipment Safety Commission Minutes May 1, 2019 Page 2 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES for the vehicle. This technology makes safety benefits immediately available to all road users in the community. Commissioner Cervantes voiced concerns about the Soapy Joe’s back up on Bonita Road. Sr. Civil Engineer Oberbauer responded that intersection is currently being monitored. 5. STAFF COMMENTS Sr. Civil Engineer Oberbauer thanked the Commissioners who attended the demo in Anaheim. He also mentioned that a new Safety Commissioner, Pedro Orso-Delgado, has been selected. ADJOURNMENT at 7:15 p.m. to the regular meeting on June 5, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Chula Vista, California. Respectfully submitted, Florence Picardal, Recording Secretary J:\Engineer\TRAFFIC\SAFETY COMMISSION\2019\2019-05\05-01-19 MINUTES.doc UNOFFICIAL MINUTES MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CHULA VISTA SAFETY COMMISSION June 5, 2019 Council Chambers 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, Fa’aola, Orso-Delgado, and Marroquin Absent: Commissioner Munoz and Jackson Staff present: Director of Engineering & Capital Projects, Bill Valle; Principal Traffic Engineer, Eddie Flores; Officer Justin Zualet; 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 No public comments. 1. INTRODUCTION OF NEW SAFETY COMMISSIONER PEDRO ORSO-DELGADO 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 6, 2019 AND MAY 1, 2019 There were no minutes to approve. 3. RESOLUTION OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A LANE REDUCTION ON HILLTOP DRIVE BETWEEN EAST RIENSTRA STREET AND MAIN STREET FROM FOUR LANES TO TWO LANES AS A PILOT STUDY TO BE REVERSED SHOULD FUTURE TRAFFIC VOLUME REQUIRE Staff is suggesting alternatives for a lane reduction on Hilltop Drive between East Rienstra Street and Main Street from four lanes to two lanes. Public hearing opened. The following persons spoke: 1. Mr. Murphy, Chula Vista resident (unsure if for or against staff recommendation) 2. Chris Lewis, Chula Vista resident (against staff recommendation) 3. Hector Buenostro, Chula Vista resident (in favor of staff recommendation) 4. Miguel Sanchez, Chula Vista resident (in favor of staff recommendation) Public hearing closed. Motion made by Commissioner Marroquin and seconded by Commissioner Cervantes to adopt a resolution.approving a lane reduction on Hilltop Drive between East Rienstra Street and Main Street from four lanes to two lanes (Option 1) as a pilot study to be reversed should future traffic volume require.MOTION PASSED 5-0-2 (Jackson and Munoz absent). Safety Commission Minutes June 5, 2019 Page 2 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES 4. RESOLUTION OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A LANE REDUCTION ON PASEO DEL REY BETWEEN DOUGLAS STREET AND BAJO DRIVE FROM THREE LANES TO TWO LANES AS A PILOT STUDY TO BE REVERSED SHOULD FUTURE TRAFFIC VOLUME REQUIRE Staff is recommending a lane reduction on Paseo Del Rey between Telegraph Canyon Road and Bajo Drive from two lanes to one land in the northbound direction. Public hearing opened. The following persons spoke: 1. Jeryan Hanns, representing Canyon Community Church (spoke in favor of staff recommendation) 2. Chris Lewis, Chula Vista resident (unsure if for or against staff recommendation) Motion made by Commissioner Orso-Delgado and seconded by Commissioner Marroquin to adopt a resolution.approving a lane reduction on Paseo Del Rey between Douglas Street and Bajo Drive from three lanes to two lanes (Option 1) as a pilot study to be reversed should future traffic volume require. MOTION PASSED 5-0-2 (Jackson and Munoz absent). 5. RESOLUTION OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A LANE REDUCTION ON NAPLES STREET BETWEEN FOURTH AVENUE AND THIRD AVENUE FROM THREE LANES TO TWO LANES AS A PILOT STUDY TO BE REVERSED SHOULD FUTURE TRAFFIC VOLUME REQUIRE Staff is recommending a lane reduction on Naples Street between Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue from three lanes to two lanes as a pilot study to be reversed should future traffic volume require. Motion made by Commissioner Fa’aola and seconded by Commissioner Marroquin to adopt a resolution.approving a lane reduction on Naples Street between Fourth Avenue and Third Avenue from three lanes to two lanes as a pilot study to be reversed should future traffic volume require. MOTION PASSED 5-0-2 (Jackson and Munoz absent). 2. POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC DATA Officer Zualet gave a brief presentation. 3. PEDESTRIAN AND BIKEWAYS SAFETY PROGRAMS – CIP UPDATE Principal Traffic Engineer Flores gave a brief presentation. OTHER BUSINESS 4. COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS Commissioner Cervantes voiced concerns over the height of manhole covers. Director Valle stated as the streets are being resurfaced, manhole covers would be raised up to grade.…… Safety Commission Minutes June 5, 2019 Page 3 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES 5. STAFF COMMENTS Recording Secretary Picardal announced that the Council Chambers would be undergoing renovations the month of July and suggested the July meeting be cancelled with the next regular meeting scheduled for August 7 after renovations are completed. The Commission and City staff concurred. ADJOURNMENT at 7:29 p.m. to the regular meeting on August 7, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Chula Vista, California. Respectfully submitted, Florence Picardal, Recording Secretary J:\Engineer\TRAFFIC\SAFETY COMMISSION\2019\2019-06\06-05-19 MINUTES.doc SAFETY COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT Item 2__ Meeting Date 3/04/2020 ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF AN ALL-WAY STOP AT THE T-INTERSECTION OF ‘F’ STREET AND WOODLAWN AVENUE SUBMITTED BY: Principal Traffic Engineer City Staff received a request from a resident for the installation of an all-way stop at the T-intersection (intersection) of ‘F’ Street and Woodlawn Avenue. RECOMMENDATION: Safety Commission adopt a resolution approving the installation of an all-way stop control at the intersection of ‘F’ Street and Woodlawn Avenue. DISCUSSION: City Staff received a request from a resident requesting the installation of an all-way stop at the intersection of ‘F’ Street and Woodlawn Avenue. The intersection has proximity to the Metropolitan Transit System Trolley Station at E Street. Staff conducted an all-way stop warrant study per Council Policy #478-03, the results of which are presented below. When evaluating an intersection for all-way stop control, various factors are studied to determine the need for an installation. The physical factors (topography) of an area, vehicle volumes and speeds, roadway alignment (vertical and horizontal curves), accident history, pedestrian volumes and available sight distance are all taken into consideration. The intersection of ‘F’ Street and Woodlawn Avenue is a three-leg intersection. Currently, only the southbound lane on Woodlawn Avenue is controlled using a stop sign. ‘F’ Street is an eastbound and westbound 64-foot wide collector, with two lanes of travel in each direction and is not controlled at Woodlawn Avenue, with an Average Daily Traffic (ADT) of 9,353. The posted speed limit is 35 mph. Woodlawn Avenue is a 40-foot collector road with an Average Daily Traffic (ADT) of 2,253 (northbound approach only, T-intersection) and a 25 mph posted speed limit. A review of the accident history for at this intersection had 1 reported accident susceptible to correction by an all-way stop control within a 12-month period. Page 2, Item 2__ Meeting Date 3/04/2020 All-Way Stop Warrant Study: Physical Conditions: The following table shows the existing conditions for the streets at this intersection: Street F Street Woodlawn Avenue Width 64’ 40’ ADT (Year) Approaching only 9,353 (2019) Southbound = 2,253 (2019) Exist. Speed limit 35 mph 25 mph Controlled approach Uncontrolled Controlled Number of Lanes Two lanes in each direction One lane in each direction Striping White lane line/Double Yellow Eastbound/Westbound Limit line, Stop Legend and double yellow On-Street Parking Allowed Allowed Classification Collector Collector Vertical Alignment W of int., 1.18% grade E of int., -1.08% grade N of int., 0.5% grade Horizontal Alignment Tangent Tangent An all-way stop warrant evaluation was conducted and the subject intersection was awarded a total of 57 points based on the following conditions: Criteria 1 - Accident History: (5 points assigned out of a maximum of 25 points)  5 points were assigned for 1 accident. Criteria 2 - Unusual Conditions: (10 points assigned out of a maximum 21 points)  1 point assigned for high approach speed.  2 points assigned for intersection adjacent to bus stop  7 points assigned for intersection adjacent to school bus drop-off Criteria 3 -Pedestrian Volume: (20 points assigned out of a maximum 20 points)  20 points were assigned because over 41 pedestrians were observed crossing ‘F’ Street between 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm on 12/12/2019. Criteria 4 - Traffic Volume: (18 points assigned out of a maximum of 24 points)  18 points were assigned. Page 3, Item 2__ Meeting Date 3/04/2020 Criteria 5 - Traffic Volume Difference: (4 points assigned out of a maximum 10 points)  4 points were assigned because of the intersection volume ratio. Woodlawn Avenue volumes were 44.0% of the approach volumes on ‘F’ Street. CONCLUSION: This intersection received a total of 57 points out of a possible 100 points, where a minimum of 45 points are required to justify the installation of an all-way stop control. FISCAL IMPACT: The estimated cost for the installation of two stop signs, stop bars, crosswalks, pavement legends and a pedestrian ramp at this intersection is $12,000. This cost will be funded by an existing Traffic Engineering Capital Improvement Project. Attachments: Location Map All-Way Stop Study J:\Engineer\TRAFFIC\SAFETY COMMISSION\2020\2020-03\AWS F St - Woodlawn Ave\SC Report AWS F St and Woodlawn Ave.rtf LOCATION MAP Case 1: Case 2: Case 3: The subject intersection shall receive a bonus of 10 points.POINTS:0 1) 1 ( Maximum 25 points ) Accident on: 12/29/2017 POINTS:5 2) 1)Adjacent to school, fire station, playground, senior center and/or amusement park. 0 pts a)7 points b)5 points c)3 points d)1 point (c)The subject intersection is not within 600 feet from the nearest controlled intersection along the collector, and ALL-WAY STOP POINT SYSTEM CRITERIA: ACCIDENT WARRANT: ( 25 points ) between 251’-400’ from the intersection. within 500’ of the intersection. ALL-WAY STOP WARRANT SUMMARY PAGE 1 OF 6 LOCATION "F" St. & Woodlawn Ave. DATE (7 points maximum ) between 101’-250’ from the intersection. 12/13/2019 (a)The street to be controlled is within a residence district as defined in Section 515 of the California Vehicle Code, and (b)The street to be controlled is classified a collector or is functioning as a collector, and Points are assigned to each of these warrants. The total points possible are 100. The installation of an all-way stop control is justified with a minimum of 45 points, unless: POLICY NUMBER 478-03 GENERAL If Caltrans' criteria is met, the point system is not applicable. If any of the five criteria is met to the extent of 100% an all-way stop control intersection may be warranted even though the minimum number of points is not accumulated. If the following conditions are met: within 100’ of the intersection. Total number of accidents correctible by all-way stop: UNUSUAL CONDITION WARRANT: ( 21 points ) EFFECTIVE DATE Five Points are assigned for each accident susceptible to correction by an all-way stop control during any 12- month period prior to the investigation date. 3/6/2001 2) 937 0 pts 280 a)7 points b)6 points c)5 points d)4 points e)3 points f)2 points g)1 point 3)An intersection leading to an arterial from an interior (circular) collector.0 pts 2 points 4) a)greater than 9% grade 7 points b)greater than 8% grade 0 pts 5 points c)greater than 7% grade 3 points d)greater than 6% grade 1 point 5) a)intersection is 300’ from school grounds.7 points b)intersection is 400’ from school grounds.0 pts 5 points c)intersection is 500’ from school grounds.3 points d)intersection is 600’ from school grounds.1 point 6)1 pts a)1 point b)4 points c)7 points Speed limit ("F" St.) = 35 mph Approach Speeds ("F" St.): 38 mph 9 pts 7)Adjacent to bus stop 2 points Public mailbox 2 points School bus drop-off 7 points POINTS:10 DATE x 100 = provides for less than 60% of the required sight distance. 335% 2 OF 612/13/2019 LOCATION "F" St. & Woodlawn Ave.PAGE provides for less than 90% of the required sight distance. provides for less than 100 % of the required sight distance. > 100% provides for less than 70% of the required sight distance. Intersection is on “Suggested Route To School” and no other controlled crossing is located within 600’. (7 points maximum) High approach speeds. prevailing speeds are up to 5 mph higher than posted speed. prevailing speeds are up to 10 mph higher than posted speed. prevailing speeds are more than 10 mph higher than posted speed. ( Maximum 21 points ) ALL-WAY STOP WARRANT SUMMARY provides for less than 40% of the required sight distance. provides for less than 50% of the required sight distance. provides for less than 80% of the required sight distance. Any visibility obstruction including horizontal and/or vertical curves which result in limited stopping sight distance based on either the posted speed limit or the 85% tile speed, whichever is higher. (7 points maximum) Intersection with steep grades within 500’ from the intersection on the downhill approach. POLICY NUMBER 478-03 3/6/2001EFFECTIVE DATE 3) 41 1-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-OVER 4 8 12 16 20 POINTS:20 4) POINTS:18 Consideration is given to large numbers of pedestrians crossing the major street during the busiest hour of an average day. PEDESTRIAN VOLUME ( 20 points ) Pedestrians crossing major street, Total during the peak pedestrian hour POLICY NUMBER 2:45-3:45PM 12/12/2019 12/13/2019 ALL-WAY STOP WARRANT SUMMARY 3 OF 6DATE LOCATION "F" St. & Woodlawn Ave.PAGE 3/6/2001 -3 POINTS ARE ASSIGNED PER HOUR WHEN TOTAL ENTERING VEHICULAR VOLUMES EXCEED 500 AND MINOR STREET VOLUMES (INCLUDING PEDESTRIANS) EXCEED 200. 478-03 EFFECTIVE DATE Traffic Counts (circle eight highest hour volumes): ( Maximum 20 points ) Peak Hour:Number of Pedestrians: Points are dependent upon the magnitude of vehicular volumes entering the intersection during the eight busiest hours of an average day. In residence districts as defined by Section 515 CVC, if the 85th percentile approach speed of the major street exceeds 35 miles per hour, the minimum vehicular volume warrants is 70% of the above requirements. Volumes: Points: TRAFFIC VOLUME ( 24 points ) * ( Maximum 24 points ) -2 POINTS ARE ASSIGNED PER HOUR WHEN TOTAL ENTERING VOLUMES EXCEED 500 BUT MINOR STREET VOLUMES ARE LESS THAN 200, BUT MORE THAN 100. -1 POINT IS ASSIGNED PER HOUR WHEN TOTAL ENTERING VEHICULAR VOLUMES EXCEED 500 BUT MINOR STREET VOLUMES ARE LESS THAN 100. -1 POINT IS ASSIGNED PER HOUR WHEN TOTAL ENTERING VEHICULAR VOLUMES DO NOT MEET 500, BUT MINOR STREET VOLUMES EXCEED 200. 12/12/2019 DIRECTION 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 TOTAL NB 0 SB 56 151 111 102 81 110 146 126 165 215 197 241 136 89 84 2010 SUBTOTAL 56 151 111 102 81 110 146 126 165 215 197 241 136 89 84 2010 EB 115 197 205 195 186 241 245 258 307 417 441 374 309 211 176 3877 WB 307 385 281 248 235 253 263 308 320 320 337 376 318 189 189 4329 SUBTOTAL 422 582 486 443 421 494 508 566 627 737 778 750 627 400 365 8206 TOTAL 478 733 597 545 502 604 654 692 792 952 975 991 763 489 449 10216 POINTS 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 2 5) 2,017 4,579 PERCENTAGE POINTS 95-100 10 85-94 9 75-84 8 65-74 7 55-64 6 45-54 5 35-44 4 25-34 3 15-24 2 5-14 1 0-4 0 POINTS:4 A. B. C. D.Where no single criterion is satisfied, but where Criteria B, C.1, and C.2 are all satisfied to 80 percent of the minimum values. Criterion C.3 is excluded from this condition. *To calculate the percentage for T-intersections, use the minor street approach volume to compare with the highest single leg approach volume on the major street. CALTRANS CRITERIA (CA MUTCD 2B.07) x 100 = 44.0% ( Maximum 10 points ) EFFECTIVE DATE 3/6/2001 *24-Hour Major St. Approach Volumes x 100 = 12/13/2019 Where traffic control signals are justified, the multi-way stop is an interim measure that can be installed quickly to control traffic while arrangements are being made for the installation of the traffic control signal. Five or more reported crashes in a 12-month period that are susceptible to correction by a multi-way stop installation. Such crashes include right-turn and left-turn collisions as well as right-angle collisions. ALL-WAY STOP WARRANT SUMMARY POLICY NUMBER DATE 4 OF 6 478-03 "F" St. & Woodlawn Ave.LOCATION PAGE TRAFFIC VOLUME DIFFERENCE ( 10 POINTS ) All-way stops operate best when the major and minor street approach traffic volumes are nearly equal. Points shall be assigned in accordance with the following table: *24-Hour Minor St. Approach Volumes The following criteria should be considered in the engineering study for a multi-way STOP sign installation: Minimum volumes: 1. The vehicular volume entering the intersection from the major street approaches (total of both approaches) averages at least 300 vehicles per hour for any 8 hours of an average day; and 2. The combined vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle volume entering the intersection from the minor street approaches (total of both approaches) averages at least 200 units per hour for the same 8 hours, with an average delay to minor-street vehicular traffic of at least 30 seconds per vehicle during the highest hour; 3. If the 85th-percentile approach speed of the major-street traffic exceeds 40 mph, the minimum vehicular volume warrants are 70 percent of the values provided in Items 1 and 2. (Major)(Minor) 57 EFFECTIVE DATE 5 OF 6 POLICY NUMBER 3/6/2001 DATE INVESTIGATION WAS COMPLETED: TOTAL SCORE:points out of a possible 100. December 13, 2019 DATE PAGELOCATION 478-03 12/13/2019 ALL-WAY STOP WARRANT SUMMARY "F" St. & Woodlawn Ave. "F" Street The minimum required to justify an all-way stop control is 45 points. ALL-WAY STOP SUMMARY INTERSECTION: INTERSECTION DIAGRAM: Woodlawn Ave. FIRST AV MOSS ST NAPLES ST Otay Valley Road Palm Avenue 6 OF 6 RECOMMENDATIONS: POLICY NUMBER ALL-WAY STOP WARRANT SUMMARY LOCATION 478-03 EFFECTIVE DATE "F" St. & Woodlawn Ave. J:\Engineer\TRAFFIC\WARRANT STUDIES\ALL WAY STOP\All-Way Stops\AWS F St and Woodlawn PAGE REMARKS: This intersection received a total of 57 points of a possible 100 points,where a minimum of 45 points are required to justify the installation of all-way stop control. Therefore,staff recommends the installation of all-way stop control at the subject intersection. 12/13/2019 3/6/2001 DATE RESOLUTION NO. SC-2020-_____ RESOLUTION OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN ALL-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF ‘F’ STREET AND WOODLAWN AVENUE, AND TO ACCORDINGLY AMEND SCHEDULE II OF THE REGISTER OF SCHEDULES MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER WHEREAS, City staff, during field visit, observed the intersection of ‘F’ Street and Woodlawn Avenue (the “Intersection”). This intersection has no all-way stop control and is one- quarter of a mile from the ‘E’ Street Transit Station; and WHEREAS, ‘F’ Street is a westbound and eastbound 64-foot wide street with four lanes of travel (two per direction and parking on both sides). ‘F’ Street is not stop controlled at this intersection and has an average daily traffic (ADT) of 9353 with a 35 mph speed limit; and WHEREAS, Woodlawn Avenue is a northbound and southbound 40-foot wide street with two lanes of travel (one per direction and parking on both sides). Woodlawn Avenue is stop controlled at this intersection with a 25 mph prima facie speed limit; and WHEREAS, in December 2019, the City of Chula Vista performed an all-way stop control study at the subject Intersection per Council Policy 478-03. The Intersection received a total of 57 points out of a possible 100 points, where a minimum of 45 points are required to justify the installation of an all-way stop control; and WHEREAS, as a result of its investigation, staff is proposing an all-way stop at the Intersection to more safely and efficiently convey road users through the Intersection; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Safety Commission of the City of Chula Vista does hereby approve staff’s proposed all-way stop at the Intersection and accordingly amend Schedule II of the Register of Schedules maintained in the office of the City Engineer. Resolution No. SC 2020-____ Page 2 PASSED AND APPROVED by the Safety Commission of the City of Chula Vista, California, this 4th day of March 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: NAYS: Commissioners: ABSENT: Commissioners: ____________________________________ Ron Hidinger, Chair ATTEST: ______________________________________ Florence Picardal, Secretary SAFETY COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT Item __ 3____ Meeting Date 03/04/2020 ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL INCREASE THE EXISTING SPEED LIMIT ON PASEO DEL REY BETWEEN EAST ‘H’ STREET AND EAST ‘J’ STREET FROM 35 MPH TO 40 MPH, AND THAT SCHEDULE X OF THE REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THESE SPEED LIMITS SUBMITTED BY: Principal Traffic Engineer Staff completed an Engineering and Traffic Survey for a segment of Paseo Del Rey in accordance with the California Vehicle Code, which indicates that the posting of speed limits that are not the maximum or standard prima facie speed limits be determined by an Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) for each street with a posted speed limit within the City. Based on the results of the E&TS, staff has determined that the speed limit on Paseo Del Rey between E. ‘H’ Street and E. ‘J’ Street be increased from 35 mph to 40 mph (see Attachment 1, Location Plat). RECOMMENDATION: That the Safety Commission adopt the resolution. DISCUSSION: The California Vehicle Code (CVC) establishes minimum and maximum prima facie speed limits for all streets in the State. The minimum prima facie speed limit is 25 miles per hour (MPH) for specific roadways and the maximum speed limit is 65 MPH (55 MPH for undivided roads) and an Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) is required to change the prima facie speed limit from these preset limits for any City roadway. The CVC requires that local agencies review changes in local speed limits every five to ten years to determine if the existing street segment speed limits require updating due to the age of the E&TS or changes in roadway and traffic conditions. In Feb 2020, staff completed an E&TS for the follow segment and determined a proposed speed increase. Currently, the existing posted speed limit on Paseo Del Rey between E. ‘H’ Street and E. ‘J’ Street is 35 mph. It is proposed to increase the speed limit for this segment to 40 mph. City staff completed a speed survey for above segments in accordance with the California Vehicle Code. As described in the California Vehicle Code, the survey shall include: (1) Prevailing speeds as determined by traffic engineering measurements; (2) Accident records; (3) Traffic/roadside conditions not readily apparent to the driver. Page 2, Item _3__ Meeting Date 03/04/2020 Physical Conditions The following information describes the existing conditions along the segment of Paseo Del Rey:  Class I Collector.  Length/Width – 1,113 feet (0.21 miles) long and 36’ to 52’ wide.  Average Daily Traffic: 12,431  Number of Lanes: four lanes (2 per direction).  Existing Speed Limits – Posted 35 mph.  85th Percentile Speed: 41 mph.  Striping – Four lanes of traffic and a Yellow striped median.  Parking – Parking only in front of the church, NB direction.  Bike Lanes in both directions.  Horizontal Alignment – Horizontal Curve south of East “H” Street with a radius of 50’ over a length of 392’ yields a design speed of 38 mph.  Vertical Alignment – Crest Vertical Curve north of East “J” Street with a -0.2% to -7.3% grade change over 400’ along the centerline yields a design speed of 42 mph  Accident Rate History – The accident rate at this segment is 0.25 accidents per million vehicle miles, which is lower than the rate of 1.56 for similar roadways in the State of California (2016). Traffic Calming A previous E&TS was conducted in 2016 that yielded the same results, an 85th percentile speed higher than 40 mph. A street paving project in 2016 was completed on this segment and the traveled lanes were narrowed. In late 2018, another ET&S was conducted and the 85th percentile speed was still 41 mph. Traffic Calming Measure Applicable? Feasible? Implemented? Police SAM Trailer Y Y Y Large Signs/Legends Y N N Narrowed Lanes Y Y Y Striped Chicanes N N N Permanent Feedback Sign Y N N Speed Cushions N N N Curb Extensions N N N Traffic Circles/Diverters N N N Speed Enforceability If the proposed speed increase is not approved, the following are the only means of enforcing speed on Segments 1 and 3:  Basic Speed Law: police car matches speed of vehicle and determines that speed is unsafe for current conditions. Infeasible due to insufficient police availability and the segment is too short.  Maximum Speed Law: use RADAR/LiDAR methods to enforce speed limit of 65 mph. Page 3, Item _3__ Meeting Date 03/04/2020 If the proposed speed limit is approved, police can use RADAR/LiDAR to enforce the approved posted speed limit. CONCLUSION: When speed limits are appropriately established the following objectives are achieved: - Meaningful, unambiguous enforcement - Voluntary public compliance - Clear identification of the unreasonable violator - Elimination of unjustifiable “tolerances” of higher speed travel Based on the 85th percentile speed of the roadway, as well as a low collision rate outlined in the E&TS, staff has determined that the speed limit on Paseo Del Rey between E. ‘H’ Street and E. ‘J’ Street be increased from 35 mph to 40 mph. Due to the design speed of the roadway, an advisory “35 mph Curve” warning sign will be installed in both directions prior to the curves. Should the City Council establish the proposed 40 mph speed limit, Schedule X of the register maintained in the Office of the City Engineer be amended to reflect the speed limit increase:  Paseo Del Rey, beginning at E. ‘H’ Street and ending at E. ‘J’ Street, proposed Speed Limit Increase to 40 mph. FISCAL IMPACT: The increase of the speed limit would require the posting of new speed limit signs and speed limit legends. This work will be funded by an existing Traffic Engineering Capital Improvement Project, TF-332, Signing and Striping Program. Attachments: 1. Location Plat 2. Speed Survey LOCATION MAP SEGMENT C PASEO DEL REY 35 MPH - EXISTING SEGMENT B PASEO DEL REY 35 MPH - EXISTING 40 MPH - PROPOSED SEGMENT A PASEO DEL REY 25 MPH - EXISTING SUMMARY OF SPEED SURVEYS ROADWAY CHARACTERISTICS TRAFFIC CHARACTERISTICS SURVEY RESULTS Existing Posted Limit (mph): Horizontal Alignment: side of the road. Total No. of Lanes: Paseo Del Rey East "H" Street to East "J" Street 1,525 feet (0.29 miles) 35 mph East "H" Street to East "J" Street 2/26/2020 112 Nancy Cen The accident rate of this segment is 0.25 (accidents per million vehicle miles), Study was Prepared by: Length of Segment (ft): located on the northeast corner of East "J" Street and Paseo Del Rey. There are bike lanes on both sides of Paseo Del Rey. The Evangelical Church is Date Taken: No. of Vehicles on Sample (cars): Range of Speeds Recorded (mph): 29 - 50 Special Conditions: Vertical Alignment: A crest vertical curve located just north of East "J" Street with a -2.0% to -7.3% 64' - 82' (curb to curb) Parking is prohibited except for the first 135' north of East "J" Street on the east A horizontal curve located south of East "H" Street with a radius of 500' and a 4 lanes (2 per direction, with a left turn lane at Evangelical Church Driveway) Width (ft): By: Date Recommendation Approved: Paul Oberbauer, P.E. Date: 2/26/2020 Recommendation: Increase the speed limit to 40 mph due to 35 mph in both directions. SPEED LIMIT - ENGINEERING/TRAFFIC SURVEY LIMITS: Segment: STREET: Approved Speed Limit (mph): Per CVC 40802, Survey Expires: 10/2/2025 85th percentile speed and install curve warning signs with advisory speed of 85th Percentile (mph): 41 mph California (2016). grade difference over 400' yields a design speed of 42 mph. length of 392' yields a recommended design speed of 38 mph. Accident History: which is lower than the average rate of 1.56 for similar highways in the State of 12,431 (2013)Average Daily Traffic: On-Street Parking: 35 MPH 5 10 15 20 TOTAL %CUM % 55 0 0% 100% 54 0 0% 100% 53 0 0% 100% 52 0 0% 100% 51 0 0%100% 50 0 1 1% 100% 49 0 1 1% 99% 48 0 0% 98% 47 0 1 1% 98% 46 0 0%97% 45 0 /2 2% 97% 44 0 0% 96% 43 / 0 2 2% 96% 42 / 0 0 / / / 0 0 8 7% 94% 41 0 /0 0 0 /0 /0 0 10 9%87% 40 / / 0 / / / / / 0 / 0 11 10% 78% 39 0 0 0 0 0 / 0 / 0 0 0 0 / 0 0 / / / 18 16% 68% 38 / 0 / / 0 0 0 0 / / 0 11 10% 52% 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 / / 0 10 9% 42% 36 0 0 0 0 /////0 //0 0 0 ////19 17%33% 35 0 / / 0 /5 4% 16% 34 / /2 2% 12% 33 / 0 / / / /6 5% 10% 32 0 0% 4% 31 /1 1%4% 30 / / /3 3% 4% 29 /1 1% 1% 28 0 0% 0% 27 0 0% 0% 26 0 0%0% 25 0 0% 0% 24 0 0% 0% 23 0 0% 0% 22 0 0% 0% 21 0 0%0% 20 0 0% 0% 19 0 0% 0% 18 0 0%0% RECORDER:TOTAL NUMBER OF VEHICLES:112Nancy Chen Midblock POSTED SPEED: TIME START:11:04 AM TIME END:11:24 AM WEATHER: 85TH PERCENTILE:41 mph Sunny CITY OF CHULA VISTA - VEHICLE SPEED SURVEY DIRECTION: NB = O SB = / SEGMENT UNDER STUDY: Paseo Del Rey (East H Street - East J Street) DATE: 2/26/2020 SURVEY SITE: H:\HOME\ENGINEER\TRAFFIC\Speed_Surveys\Paseo Del Rey (E H St - E J St) RADAR 2020.xls RESOLUTION NO. SC-2020-_____ ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL INCREASE THE EXISTING SPEED LIMIT ON PASEO DEL REY BETWEEN EAST ‘H’ STREET AND EAST ‘J’ STREET FROM 35 MPH TO 40 MPH, AND THAT SCHEDULE X OF THE REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THE REVISED SPEED LIMIT WHEREAS, staff completed an Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) on a segment of Paseo Del Rey in accordance with the California Vehicle Code (CVC), which stipulates that posted speed limits be determined by an Engineering and Traffic Survey for each street with a posted speed limit within the City; and WHEREAS, as described in the CVC, the E&TS shall include: 1) Prevailing speeds as determined by traffic engineering measurements; 2) Accident records; and 3) Traffic/roadside conditions not apparent to the driver; and WHEREAS, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) states that the speed limit shall be established at the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th percentile speed. Also, if the 5 mph reduction is applied, the E&TS shall document in writing the conditions and justification for the lower speed limit and be approved by a registered Civil or Traffic Engineer; and WHEREAS, the CVC indicates that an E&TS may be valid (and thus enforceable by the Police Department) for a period of up to ten (10) years or a time when conditions of the roadway change, whichever is sooner; and WHEREAS, with a valid E&TS, the posted speed limit on street can be enforced “prima facie,” which means that the Police Department can use RADAR/LIDAR technology to enforce the speed limit and the burden of proving whether the driver was proceeding at a safe speed is on the driver; and WHEREAS, the E&TS for Paseo Del Rey has been expired since November 3, 2010, the Police Department can only enforce speed on Paseo Del Rey with respect to the Basic Speed Law, which would require that a police officer to follow vehicles the officer deems to be traveling at unsafe speeds and that he/she prove that the driver was proceeding at an unsafe speed; and WHEREAS, denial of this resolution perpetuates the expired status of the E&TS for Paseo Del Rey such that the Police Department will be unable to enforce the existing posted speed limit using RADAR/LIDAR technology; and Resolution No. SC 2020-____ Page 2 WHEREAS, based on the 85th percentile speed of the roadway and the collision rate referenced in the E&TS, staff has determined that speed limit on Paseo Del Rey between E. ‘H’ Street and E. ‘J’ Street should be increase from 35 mph to 40 mph; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Safety Commission of the City of Chula Vista does hereby recommend that the City Council, establish the proposed 40 mph speed limit and that Schedule X of the register maintained in the Office of the City Engineer be amended to reflect the speed limit increase as follows:  Paseo Del Rey, beginning at E. ‘H’ Street and ending at E. ‘J’ Street, proposed speed limit increase to 40 mph. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Safety Commission of the City of Chula Vista, California, this 4th day of March 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: NAYS: Commissioners: ABSENT: Commissioners: ____________________________________ , Chair ATTEST: ______________________________________ Florence Picardal, Secretary * Combined hazardous & non-hazardous violations (not counting parking citations) 714 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 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* 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 140 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2/26/2020Tr Summary Graphs 022620 2/28/2020 1 March 2020 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 0 3 -20 2 0 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 0 3 -20 2 0 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 0 3 -20 2 0 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 0 3 -20 2 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 2/28/2020 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 0 3 -20 2 0 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 0 3 -20 2 0 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 0 3 -20 2 0 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 0 3 -20 2 0 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 0 3 -20 2 0 7 8 9 10 11 12 2/28/2020 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 0 3 -20 2 0 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 0 3 -20 2 0 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 0 3 -20 2 0 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 0 3 -20 2 0 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 0 3 -20 2 0 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 0 3 -20 2 0 13 14 15 16 17 18 2/28/2020 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 0 3 -20 2 0 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 0 3 -20 2 0 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 0 3 -20 2 0 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 0 3 -20 2 0 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 0 3 -20 2 0 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 0 3 -20 2 0 19 20 21 22 23 24 2/28/2020 5 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 0 3 -20 2 0 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 0 3 -20 2 0 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 0 3 -20 2 0 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 0 3 -20 2 0 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 0 3 -20 2 0 25 26 27 28 29 30 2/28/2020 6 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 0 3 -20 2 0 31