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**POST-MEETING AGENDA**
Date:Thursday, September 10, 2026
Time:6:00 p.m.
Location:City Hall, Bldg. A, Conference Room 103
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista
Traffic Safety Commission Special Meeting
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.ROLL CALL
Commissioners, DeMarco, Galicia, Luke, Marroquin, and Chair Caudillo
4.CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 4.1 through 4.3)
Consent calendar items are considered together and acted upon by one motion.
There is no separate discussion of these items unless a commissioner or staff
removes the item from the Consent Calendar.
Recommended Action:
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 4.1
through 4.3.
4.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes 4
Recommended Action:
Approve the meeting minutes dated: August 13, 2026.
4.2 Consider Request for Excused Absence(s)7
Recommended Action:
Consider requests for excused absence for Commissioner DeMarco and
Galicia from the September 10, 2026, meeting.
4.3 Authorize the Chair to Work with Staff to Finalize and Submit the Annual
Activities Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26
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Recommended Action:
Authorize the Chair to work with staff to finalize and submit the annual
activities report.
5.ACTION ITEMS
Action items are considered individually by the Commission and are expected to
elicit discussion and deliberation.
5.1 Election of Chair and Vice Chair
Recommended Action:
Elect Chair and Vice Chair.
5.2 Parking Restriction: Four Time-Limited Parking Spaces on Avenida Escaya 11
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution recommending that City Council approve the time-limited
parking restriction for two additional spaces on Avenida Escaya.
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6.PRESENTATIONS
The following item(s) will be presentations given to the Commission. Action on
these item(s) is typically limited to the Commission receiving the presentation and
providing direction or feedback to staff, as appropriate.
6.1 Police Department Traffic Collision and Citation Update Presented By Julio
Armenta, Peace Officer
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Recommended Action:
Hear the presentation.
6.2 Bikeways and Pedestrian Facilities Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Project Update Presented By Paul Oberbauer, Principal Traffic Engineer
Recommended Action:
Hear the presentation.
7.STAFF COMMENTS
8.CHAIR'S COMMENTS
9.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
10.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting on October 8, at 6:00 p.m.
Materials provided to the Traffic Safety Commission related to any open-session
item on this agenda are available for public review by contacting the City Clerk's
Office at TSC@chulavistaca.gov.
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City of Chula Vista
Regular Traffic Safety Commission Meeting
MINUTES
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:13 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Chair Caudillo.
3. ROLL CALL
Deputy City Clerk Lafarga called the roll.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Robert commented on quorum requirements.
5. ACTION ITEMS
5.1 Consider Request for Excused Absence(s)
Moved by Commissioner Caudillo
Seconded by Commissioner Galicia
To approve requests for excused absences for Commissioners DeMarco
and Marroquin from the August 13, 2026, meeting. The motion was carried
by the following vote:
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2026-08-13 Traffic Safety Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
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Result: Carried (3 to 0)
5.2 Recommendation to Establish a 45 MPH Speed Limit on Heritage
Road Between Olympic Parkway and Main Street
Principal Traffic Engineer Oberbauer presented and answered questions
on the item.
Robert spoke on the item.
Moved by Commissioner Caudillo
Seconded by Commissioner Galicia
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-006. The motion was carried by the following
vote:
Result: Carried (3 to 0)
Item 5.2 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-006 OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CHULA
VISTA CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISH THE SPEED LIMIT ON HERITAGE
ROAD BETWEEN OLYMPIC PARKWAY TO MAIN STREET AT 45 MPH,
AND THAT SCHEDULE X OF THE REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE
OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THE
ESTABLISHED SPEED LIMIT
6. PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Traffic Control 101 Series: Traffic Signal Warrants, Presented By Paul
Ober Bauer, Principal Traffic Engineer
Principal Traffic Engineer Oberbauer presented and answered questions
on the item.
6.2 Police Department Traffic Collision and Citation Update Presented By
James Bucaro, Peace Officer
Peace Officer Bucaro presented and answered questions on the item.
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6.3 Bikeways and Pedestrian Facilities Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) Project Update Presented By Paul Ober Bauer, Principal Traffic
Engineer
Principal Traffic Engineer Oberbauer presented and answered questions
on the item.
Robert spoke on the item.
7. STAFF COMMENTS
There were none.
8. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Chair Caudillo provided comments and updates.
9. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
There were none.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Karina Lafarga, Deputy City Clerk.
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Karina Lafarga, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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Request for Excused Absence Form – 6/19
REQUEST FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE
City of Chula Vista Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Name: _________________________________________________ Date of Absence: _________________________________
Board/Commission/Committee: _________________________________________________________________________________
Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.25.110 (C) allows board/commission/committee members, by a
majority vote, to excuse a fellow board, commission, or committee member’s absence from a meeting for any
of the reasons listed below. A member who is absent from three consecutive, regular meetings will be
deemed to have vacated his or her membership, unless the member’s absence is excused by a
majority vote of the other members. An absence is only recorded as “excused” upon receipt of a member’s
request and majority vote of the board/commission/committee to excuse the absence. Accordingly, if you
have been absent from a regular meeting, please complete and submit this form to the chair or secretary.
Please indicate the reason for the absence:
1. Illness of the member, family member of the member, or personal friend of the member;
2. Business commitment of the member that interferes with the attendance of the member at a meeting;
3. Previously scheduled vacation of the member, notice of which was provided to the respective board
or commission in advance of the meeting;
4. Attendance of the member at a funeral, religious service or ceremony, wedding, or other similarly
significant event;
5. Unexpected, emergency situation that prohibits the member’s attendance; or
6. Other reason for which the member has given notice to the secretary of his or her unavailability at
least seven days in advance of the meeting.
OR
The absence was not for any of the above-listed reasons. I understand that the absence will be recorded
as unexcused.
I certify the reason for the absence indicated above is true and correct.
Member’s Signature: __________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________
If completed by secretary or staff to board/commission/committee:
Completed on member’s behalf by: _____________________________, per member’s Verbal Written request
on: _________________.
(date)
(secretary/liaison’s name) August 20, 2026
September 10, 2026
Traffic Safety Commission
Karina Lafaga
Tim DeMarco
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Request for Excused Absence Form – 6/19
REQUEST FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE
City of Chula Vista Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Name: _________________________________________________ Date of Absence: _________________________________
Board/Commission/Committee: _________________________________________________________________________________
Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.25.110 (C) allows board/commission/committee members, by a
majority vote, to excuse a fellow board, commission, or committee member’s absence from a meeting for any
of the reasons listed below. A member who is absent from three consecutive, regular meetings will be
deemed to have vacated his or her membership, unless the member’s absence is excused by a
majority vote of the other members. An absence is only recorded as “excused” upon receipt of a member’s
request and majority vote of the board/commission/committee to excuse the absence. Accordingly, if you
have been absent from a regular meeting, please complete and submit this form to the chair or secretary.
Please indicate the reason for the absence:
1. Illness of the member, family member of the member, or personal friend of the member;
2. Business commitment of the member that interferes with the attendance of the member at a meeting;
3. Previously scheduled vacation of the member, notice of which was provided to the respective board
or commission in advance of the meeting;
4. Attendance of the member at a funeral, religious service or ceremony, wedding, or other similarly
significant event;
5. Unexpected, emergency situation that prohibits the member’s attendance; or
6. Other reason for which the member has given notice to the secretary of his or her unavailability at
least seven days in advance of the meeting.
OR
The absence was not for any of the above-listed reasons. I understand that the absence will be recorded
as unexcused.
I certify the reason for the absence indicated above is true and correct.
Member’s Signature: __________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________
If completed by secretary or staff to board/commission/committee:
Completed on member’s behalf by: _____________________________, per member’s Verbal Written request
on: _________________.
(date)
(secretary/liaison’s name) August 27, 2026
September 10, 2026
Traffic Safety Commission
Karina Lafaga
Alejandro Galicia
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Traffic Safety Commission
Annual Activity Report
Fiscal Year 2025-26
Highlights of Activities 1
• Ongoing Presentations/Updates:
Traffic control 101 series: all-way stop control
Police department traffic collisions/citations update
Bikeways & pedestrian facilities CIP project update
Comments or Recommendations to the City Council
• Resolution recommending the City Council reduce the speed limit on Second Avenue
between C Street and L Street from 30 mph to 25 mph, and that Schedule X of the register be
amended to reflect the adjusted speed limit
• Resolution maintaining a 25mph prima facie speed limit on various segments citywide
• Resolution establishing a time-limited loading zone along the east side of Fifth Avenue
between Flower and E Street
• Resolution to reduce the speed limit on First Avenue between 'e' street and 'l' street from 30
mph to 25 mph
• Resolution recommending that the City Council amend City Council policy no. 576-16
“installation of pedestrian crosswalks”
• Resolution recommending that the city council establish 1-hour time-limited parking along
the west and east sides of Metro Avenue from Stylus St to Optima St and amend Schedule IV
of the register maintained by the office of the city engineer
• Resolution recommending that the City Council establish 1-hour time-limited parking along
the west and east sides of Metro Avenue from Stylus Street to Optima Street and amend
Schedule IV of the register maintained by the Office of the City Engineer
• Resolution approving an all-way stop at the intersection of Magdalena Ave and Wellbrook St,
and to accordingly amend Schedule II of the register of schedules maintained in the office of
the city engineer
• Resolution recommending the City Council adjust the speed limit on Naples St between
Industrial Blvd and Third Ave from 35 mph to 30 mph, and between First Ave and Hilltop Dr
from 25 mph to 30 mph, and that Schedule X of the register be amended
1 Each board and commission must complete a written report of its activities from the previous fiscal year by June
30 each year. The report is submitted to the City Clerk and then forwarded to the City Council. (CVMC § 2.25.280)
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• Resolution recommending the City Council reduce the existing speed limit on F Street
between west of Colorado Avenue and Hilltop Drive from 30 mph to 25 mph, and that
Schedule X of the register be amended
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STAFF CONTACT
Paul Oberbauer, Principal Traffic Engineer
Luis Schaar, Director of Engineering & Capital Projects/City Engineer
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ITEM TITLE: Parking Restriction: Four Time-Limited Parking Spaces on Avenida Escaya
DEPARTMENT: Engineering & Capital Projects
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution recommending that City Council approve the time-limited parking restriction for
two additional spaces on Avenida Escaya.
DISCUSSION
Avenida Escaya from Heritage Road to Camino Aldea (the “Segment”) is a Secondary Village Entry
street with median and Village Pathway. North of Camino de Vida, it has two approximately 12-foot-
wide travel lanes in the northbound direction with 8-foot-wide parallel parking lanes on the left side
by the median and a 21-foot-wide angled parking lane on the right side fronting mixed use multi-family
residential buildings with ground floor commercial use. The southbound direction of Avenida Escaya
and the northbound direction south of Camino de Vida, have the same configuration with only one
15-foot-wide travel lane. Separating the two directional roadways that comprise the Segment is a
wide turf median varying in width from 6 feet to 90 feet that operates as a passive recreational space
and landscaped median and walkway. There are no parking restrictions except for two 20-minute
time-limited parking spaces at the northeast corner.
The owner of Escaya Wine and Spirits located at the northeast corner of the Segment, requested
additional time-limited parking spaces. Given the land uses fronting the Segment, Staff conducted a
parking demand study for the Segment to inform future parking management requests and
regulations.
The study concluded that the southbound half of the Segment generally had higher demand on
weekdays peaking midday whereas higher demand on northbound occurred on the weekend peaking
in the early afternoon. Parked vehicles were determined to dwell on average approximately 45
minutes to approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes depending on the location on the Segment.
Given the varying uses along the Segment and the localized nature of the request, Staff collected
feedback from the businesses fronting the Segment on the east/northbound side between Heritage
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Road and Camino de Vida (the “Frontage”). None of the other businesses on the Frontage supported
a time-limited restriction fronting their businesses. The Gent’s Corner Barber Shop next to Escaya
Wine and Spirits requested 1-hour time limited parking.
Therefore, staff is proposing two additional time-limited spaces on the northeast corner of the
Segment for a duration of 30 minutes and enforcement times of 8:00AM to 6:00PM for a total of four
30-minute time-limited parking spaces on that portion of the Frontage with this restrict ion in place.
Two additional spaces to the south of said spaces would have a 1-hour time restriction during the
same enforcement period. To respond to future changes in demand, Staff is proposing that City
Council delegate to the City Engineer the authority to amend the duration and the start and end times
of the enforcement period for parking restrictions along the Segment.
CURRENT- YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
The posting of new time limited parking signs and painted curb will be funded by an existing Traffic
Engineering Capital Improvement Project, TRF0448, Signing/Striping Implementation Program.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
Regular maintenance of the curb markings and the time-limited parking signs is typically necessary
approximately every 12 years. These ongoing costs will be incorporated into the annual budget
development process in future years.
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Location Map
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RESOLUTION NO. TSC-2026-_______
RESOLUTION OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT
THE CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISH 30-
MINUTE TIME-LIMITED PARKING ON FOUR PARKING
SPACES AND 1-HOUR TIME-LIMITED PARKING ON TWO
PARKING SPACES BETWEEN 8:00AM AND 6:00PM ON
AVENIDA ESCAYA WITH DELEGATED AUTHORITY TO
AMEND PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON AVENIDA
ESCAYA TO THE CITY ENGINEER, AND THAT
SCHEDULE VI OF THE REGISTER MAINTAINED BY THE
CITY ENGINEER BE AMENDED ACCORDINGLY
WHEREAS, the northernmost portion of the east side of Avenida Escaya between
Heritage Road and Camino de Vida (“Subject Parking Area”) is providing six (6) diagonal
parking spaces with no time limitations except two (2) existing time-limited parking spaces at the
north end; and
WHEREAS, business owners fronting the Subject Parking Area are requesting that the
City of Chula Vista City Council establish a 30-minute time limit for parking in the north four
parking spaces and a 1-hour time limit for the two southerly parking spaces in the Subject Parking
Area, enforceable from 8:00AM to 6:00PM; and
WHEREAS, staff has evaluated the current parking conditions at the Subject Parking Area
and have concluded that a change to the current parking regulations is recommended;
WHEREAS, due to the potentially changing parking demands in the Subject Parking Area
and the broader business district fronting Avenida Escaya between Heritage Road and Camino
Aldea (the “Segment”), staff recommends that City Council delegate to the C ity Engineer the
authority to amend parking restrictions on the Segment as observations and feedback from
fronting businesses require.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Traffic Safety Commission of the City
of Chula Vista does hereby recommend that the Chula Vista City Council establish 30-minute
time-limited parking along the most northerly four parking spaces on the east side of Avenida
Escaya and a 1-hour time restriction for the two parking spaces located immediately to the south,
enforceable from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
BE FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Engineer be delegated the authority to modify
the duration and start and end times of the parking restriction if subsequent observations and
feedback from fronting businesses indicate that such modification would be appropriate to allow
for responsiveness to parking demands on the Segment. 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 accordingly.
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Resolution No. TSC 2026-_______
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Approved as to form by
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Marco Verdugo, City Attorney
Presented by:
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Paul Oberbauer, Principal Traffic Engineer
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Time-Limited Parking
Avenida Escaya
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Location Map
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Parking Observations
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Parking Observations
AVENIDA ESCAYA LOOKING SOUTH AVENIA ESCAYA LOOKING NORTH
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Recommended Action
That the Traffic Safety Commission that City
Council establish 30-minute time limited
parking along the most northerly four parking
spaces on the east side of Avenida Escaya and
a one-hour time restriction for the two
parking spaces located immediately to the
south, enforceable from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
That the City Engineer be delegated the authority to modify the duration and start and end times of the parking restriction if subsequent observations and feedback from fronting businesses indicate that such modification would be appropriate to allow for responsiveness to parking demands on the Segment.
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 accordingly.
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