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Home My WebLink About2017-10-04 SC Agenda Packet REGULAR MEETING OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA October 4, 2017 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 SEPTEMBER 6, 2017. 2. ORAL PRESENTATION ON THE FOLLOWING REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA: A) SOUTH BAY BUS RAPID TRANSIT B) PALOMAR STREET GRADE SEPARATION C) I-805/E PALOMAR STREET DIRECT ACCESS RAMP 3. PEDESTRIAN AND BIKEWAYS SAFETY PROGRAMS – CIP UPDATE 4. POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS 5. UPDATE ON PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE City of Chula Vista Boards & Commissions Safety Commission Page 2 ׀ Safety Commission Agenda October 4, 2017 OTHER BUSINESS 5. COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS 6. STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT to the regular meeting on November 1, 2017 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 September 7, 2017 City Hall – Building A 6:00 p.m. 276 Fourth Avenue CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Hidinger, Commissioners Cervantes, DeMarco, Marroquin, and Marshall Absent: Commissiones Jackson and Munoz Staff present: City Traffic Engineer, Eddie Flores; Sr. Civil Engineer, Muna Cuthbert; Sgt. Eric Tarr; 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 AUGUST 2, 2017 Motion made by Commissioner Marroquin and seconded by Commissioner DeMarco to approve the minutes of August 2, 2017. MOTION PASSED 5-0-2 (Jackson and Munoz absent). 2. RESOLUTION OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISH 25 MPH PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON QUINTARD STREET BETWEEN ORANGE AVENUE AND THIRD AVENUE AND BETWEEN FIRST AVENUE AND HILLTOP DRIVE, AND THAT SCHEDULE X OF THE REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THESE SPEED LIMITS Sr. Civil Engineer Cuthbert gave a brief presentation. Public hearing opened. 1. Luis Carreno, Chula Vista resident, spoke in favor of staff’s recommendation, requested that his street be considered to be changed to a cul-de-sac, and voiced other concerns (i.e, speeding, vandalism). Public hearing closed. There was discussion amongst staff and the Commissioners regarding ways to alleviate Mr. Carreno’s concerns. Staff will work closely with Mr. Carreno and the neighborhood on possible solutions. Motion made by Commissioner Marroquin and seconded by Commissioner Cervantes to adopt the resolution. MOTION PASSED 5-0-2 (Jackson and Munoz absent) Safety Commission Minutes August 2, 2017 Page 2 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES 3. PEDESTRIAN AND BIKEWAYS SAFETY PROGRAMS – CIP UPDATE Sr. Civil Engineer Cuthbert gave a brief presentation. 5. POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS Sgt. Tarr gave a brief synopsis. 6. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR Motion made by Commissioner Marroquin and seconded by Commissioner Cervantes to nominate Commissioner Hidinger for Chair. MOTION PASSED 5-0-2 (Jackson and Munoz absent) Motion made by Commissioner Hidinger and seconded by Commissioner Cervantes to nominate Commissioner Marroquin for Vice Chair. MOTION PASSED 5-0-2 (Jackson and Munoz absent) OTHER BUSINESS 7. COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS Chair Hidinger questioned staff on the EMTS on traffic surveys. Commissioner Marroquin gave a brief report on the Public Safety Advisory Committee of which he’s attended two meetings. Commissioner Jackson is also a representative on this Committee. He was selected by the members of the IAFF. Chair Hidinger requested that an update on the Public Safety Advisory Committee be a standing item on future Safety Commission agendas. 9. STAFF COMMENTS City Traffic Engineer Flores, in answer to a question at last month’s meeting from Commissioner Marroquin re: SR125 transponders, stated that after contacting SANDAG, yes, transponders must be visible for law enforcement and it is enforced. Sr. Civil Engineer Cuthbert gave a brief synopsis on: 1) Pedestrian Connectivity Study, 2) Pedestrian Master Plan RFP, and 3) Bike and Pedestrian Study. ADJOURNMENT at 7:04 p.m. to the regular meeting on October 4, 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\2017-09\09-06-17 minutes.doc ITEM 3 BIKEWAYS AND PEDESTRIAN - CIP IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS UPDATED – SEPTEMBER 21, 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. ADVERTISE IN FALL 2017. 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 DECEMBER 2017 RAISED MEDIANS IMPROVEMENTS TF-397 ADVERTISE SEPTEMBER 2017 F STREET PROMENADE STUDY BAY BLVD –THIRD AVENUE STL-412 BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT STUDY. SANDAG GRANT. PROGRESSING INCLUDING PUBLIC MEETINGS. BIKES LANES ON BROADWAY INSTALLATION PHASE I ( C STREET TO G STREET) STM-384 UNDER DESIGN. ADVERTISE IN WINTER 2017 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 FALL 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 ADVERTISED IN FALL 2017 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. 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 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 092617.xls 9/27/2017