LA MESA TRAFFIC COMMISSION

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1 LA MESA TRAFFIC COMMISSION Mike Calandra Chair Ed Krulikowski Vice Chair Tony Ortega Commissioner Greg Paden Commissioner Dinah Justice Commissioner Richard Leja Director of Public Works/City Engineer Jeff Manchester Engineering Project Manager AGENDA A Regular Meeting Wednesday, October 3, :00 a.m. City Council Chambers The purpose of a Traffic Commission meeting is to accomplish the public s business as productively, efficiently and professionally as possible. City of La Mesa 8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California Tel: Fax: PLEASE NOTE: Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the La Mesa Traffic Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the City Clerk s Office located in La Mesa City Hall, 8130 Allison Avenue during normal business hours. Citizens who wish to make an audio/visual presentation pertaining to an item on the agenda, or during Public Comments, should contact Sheryl Sherman at , no later than 12:00 noon, one business day prior to the start of the meeting. Advance notification will ensure compatibility with City equipment and allow Council meeting presentations to progress smoothly and in a consistent and equitable manner. Please note that all presentations/digital materials are considered part of the maximum time limit provided to speakers. Individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in City of La Mesa services, activities, programs and/or attendance at City Council meetings, Commission meetings, or any Public Hearings should contact the City's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator, Rida Freeman, Human Resources Manager, 48 hours prior to the meeting at , fax , or rfreeman@ci.la-mesa.ca.us. Hearing assisted devices are available for the hearing impaired. A City staff member is available to provide these devices upon entry to City Council meetings, commission meetings or public hearings held in the City Council Chambers. A photo i.d. or signature will be required to secure a device for the meeting.

2 AGENDA OCTOBER 3, :00 A.M. CALL MEETING TO ORDER/ROLL CALL INVOCATION VICE CHAIR KRULIKOWSKI PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. TRAFFIC ACTION ITEMS SINCE PREVIOUS TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING 2. TRAFFIC CALMING UPDATE 3. ITE TRAINING DEBRIEF PUBLIC COMMENTS (TOTAL TIME 15 MINUTES) NOTE: In accordance with state law, an item not scheduled on the agenda may be brought forward by the general public for discussion; however, the Traffic Commission will not be able to take any action at this meeting. If appropriate, the item will be referred to Staff or placed on a future agenda. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS (ACTION) 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 3, 2018 TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING 5. REQUEST FOR VISION SAFETY PARKING ZONE, PARKWAY DRIVE (15FT ADJACENT TO DRIVEWAYS OF HABIT/CHICK-FILET 6. REQUEST FOR ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACE (BLUE CURB) AT 8115 PASADENA COMMISSION INITIATED ITEMS STAFF COMMENTS FUTURE ITEMS APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM a) 2018 TRAFFIC CALMING PROGRAM WORK PLAN b) 2019 TRAFFIC CALMING PROGRAM WORK PLAN c) RECOMENDED CHANGES TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT POLICY ADJOURNMENT NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING IS NOVEMBER 7, 2018

3 ITEM 1 Traffic Work Order Log 2018 Approved or completed since last Traffic Commission Meeting, September 5, 2018 Project Action/Description and Location Removal of blue curb Sight Distance Study Request to add protected left turns to future CIP Request to add La Mesa Regulations apply sign Request to remove red curb follow with Mgmt Request for no right turn at Jr High Drive 8015 Fairview EB Fletcher Parkway at Trolley Ct Tower and 70 th Street Colony Drive 9076 Campina Drive Intersection of Parks and Jr High Drive

4 ITEM 2 Traffic Calming Status: Update Street Status Neighborhood Meeting Date/Status Conceptual Design Date Final Design Date Neighborhood Design Notification and Survey Howell Drive Phase II Design Ballots sent out, results due October 1, /18/2018 7/18/2018 July 18th Meeting Stanford Ave Phase II Design Ballots anticipated to be sent out, early October, /5/2018 TBD Sept 13th Meeting Glen Street Phase I Design and Implementation Request to remove from Traffic Calming anticipated in November 2018 TBD TBD TBD Violet Street Phase I Design and Implementation Phase 1 design completed. Design reviewed at prior TC. Work Order expected to be processed in October /2/2018 7/2/2018 TBD Cresthaven Drive Phase I Design and Implementation Request to remove from Traffic Calming anticipated in November /2/2018 TBD TBD

5 ITEM 4 Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the La Mesa Traffic Commission Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue, La Mesa. California The Agenda for this meeting was posted on August 31, The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. ROLL CALL: TRAFFIC COMMISION PRESENT: Chair Calandra; Vice Chair Krulikowski; Commissioners Paden; Ortega, Justice ABSENT: STAFF: None Director of Public Works/City Engineer Richard Leja; Associate Engineer Michael Kinnard; Police Traffic Stoney; Fire Mann; Administrative Coordinator Noemi Becerra; Administrative Office Assistant Carla Vaughn INVOCATION CHAIR CALANDRA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA None INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. TRAFFIC ACTION ITEMS SINCE PREVIOUS TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING Mr. Manchester reported on the five items on the Traffic Work Order Log that were approved or completed since the August 1, 2018 Traffic Commission meeting (See agenda attachment Traffic Work Order Log 2018). Commission questions and discussion followed regarding traffic action items. 2. TRAFFIC CALMING UPDATE Mr. Manchester gave an update on the status of the traffic calming as of August 29, 2018 (See agenda attachment Traffic Calming Status: Update ). Commission questions and discussion followed regarding streets on the Traffic Calming list. Director Leja stated there would be an action item to remove Glen Street from the traffic calming list on a following month s agenda. Director Leja explained how traffic requests are added to the list. Page 1 of 3

6 PUBLIC COMMENTS (TOTAL TIME 15 MINUTES) Dorcas Hermsmeier, 4827 Beaumont Drive Mrs. Hermsmeier submitted a written statement to Director Leja via advocating for changes to the NTMP for speed humps. The document will be kept on file in the Public Works Department for two years. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS (ACTION) 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM AUGUST 1, 2018 TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING (ATTACHMENT). ACTION: Vice Chari Krulikowski moved to approve the minutes. Commissioner Justice second the motion which carried 5-0 AYES: Chair Calandra, Vice Chair Krulikowski, Commissioners Paden, Ortega, Justice NOES: None ABSTAINED: None ABSENT: None 4. PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON JILL LANE (ATTACHMENT) Director Leja explained the issues on Jill Lane. He presented a petition submitted by several residents requesting the red curb improvement be suspended. Commission questions and comments followed regarding how restrictions would affect emergency vehicle access, parking spots gained versus lost, restricting parking on both sides of the street, and restricting vehicles over 6 feet wide. ACTION: Commissioner Ortega moved to defer the item to a later date and asked that staff investigate other options for parking restrictions on Jill Lane, Vice Chair Krulikowski seconded the motion which carried 5-0. AYES: Vice Chair Krulikowski, Chair Calandra, Commissioners Paden, Ortega, Justice NOES: None ABSTAINED: None ABSENT: None Page 2 of 3

7 5. APPROVAL TO REMOVE GUAVA AVE. FROM THE TRAFFIC CALMING LIST ACTION: Vice Chair Krulikowski moved to remove Guava from the Traffic Calming list Commissioner Ortega seconded the motion which carried 5-0. AYES: Vice Chair Krulikowski, Chair Calandra, Commissioners Paden, Ortega, Justice NOES: None ABSTAINED: None ABSENT: None COMMISSION INITIATED ITEMS Vice Chair Krulikowski asked the commissioners, how many were interested in attending the ITE San Diego Traffic Workshop on 09/29/2018. Staff will investigate how many commissioners can attend the workshop and stay in compliance with the Brown Act. Commissioner Justice asked staff investigate the following areas in an effort to improve driver and pedestrian safety: 1. Installing a cross traffic does not stop signs at the intersection 4 th and Fresno Ave. 2. Installing a stop sign or lighted pedestrian crossing between the mortuary to the north and the Lookout to the south. Director Leja stated we would instruct staff to investigate. STAFF COMMENTS None FUTURE ITEMS (FOR INFORMATION ONLY) NOVEMBER TRAFFIC CALMING ANNUAL REPORT ADJOURNMENT NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING IS OCTOBER 3, 2018 There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 10:12 a.m. E:\0760 TraffEng\Traffic Committee\Mtsdoc\Mtgs2018\10-03\ TC Min DRAFT.docx Page 3 of 3

8 ITEM Parkway Drive Vision Safety Parking Zone ty afe ll ta Ins 5' S ion Vis ion Vis e S af ty P a gz rk i n K PAR YD WA urb c red a fe a ty P ng rk i S ion Vis s P ing ark ne Zo Legend Red Curbs ne Zo Vision Safety Parking Zones one I R T FLE C R HE PY FEET DATA SOURCES: City boundary, SanGIS, 2011 Roads, SanGIS, 2011, Imagery, SanGIS, 2017 Parcels, City of La Mesa, 2018

9 ITEM Pasadena Ave Blue Curb Installation PA SA D EN A 8127 AV Install 20' blue curb Legend Blue Curb 8115 I FEET 8133 DATA SOURCES: City boundary, SanGIS, 2011 Roads, SanGIS, 2011, Imagery, SanGIS, 2017 Parcels, City of La Mesa, 2018