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TRAFFIC COMMISSION
AGLNDA PACKET 1/20/92
CITY OF ENCINITAS
..� TRAFFIC COMMISSION
AGENDA
FIRE TRAINING ROOM
531 Encinitas Blvd., Suits 100B
Encinitas, CA 92064
Nesting D at®: January 20, 1992= 7 :00 p.m.
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1. CALL TO ORD RI ROL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. WOUNC
4. ML COMMUNICATIONS
Oral comments (maximum of three minutes) will be heard from
people who submit a white speaker's slip to the clerk. No
action may legally be taken on such non - agenda items.
5. CLOSING AND ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of minutes of December 2, 1991.
6. UNFINIS BUSI NESS
A. None.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Report on Review of Traffic Commission Accomplishments
Year 1991.
8. COMMISSION COMMENTS
9. ADJOURNMEt .
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CITY OF ENCINITAB
TRAFFIC COMMISSION
MINUTES
Fire Training ROOM
531 Encinitas Boulevard
Encinitas, California 92034
Meeting Dates December 2, 1993; 7:00 p.m.
Chairperson Goldbeck called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Paula Goldbeck, Dan Shelley, Rorert Perry, Charles
Ades, Arnold Lewin
Also
Present: George Villegas, City Traffic Engineer, Sgt. Doug
DeJardine and Deputy Steadman, ^:leriff's
Department, and Judy McMahon, Office Specialist
City Traffic Engineer Villeaas advised that the next Traffic
Commission meeting will be January 20, 1992. He further noted
the City Council at their December 11, 1991 meeting, will
consider the Commission's recommendations with respect to the
stop sign studies discussed during the last meeting.
A. Approval. of minutes - No-ember 18, 1991.
COMMISSIONER ADES MOOED, LEWIN SECONDED TO CLOB:I AND ADOPT THE
CONSENT CALENDAR, WITH THE FOLLOWING CORRECTION TO THE MINUTES
- //PAGE 5, PARAGRAPH 3 APPROVAL OF MOTION SHOULD READ 5-•0, NOT
3- 0 - 2 11 . MOTION CARRIED. 5"0.
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A. City Traffic Code.
City Traffic Engineer Villegas gave a brief overview on the
last several Traffic Commission meetings where the City
Traffic Code was r- aviewed and discussed.
Chairperson Goldbeck opened the meeting to public input.
K. R. (Kris) Schulz, 1271 Encinitas Blvd. - concerned with
City Traffic Code - Pages 23-26, dealing with truck routes,
interstate trucks, :ana terminals, and the affect this will
have on his restaurant business.
Commissioner Shelley questioned if the Code would be more
workable by removing the phrase, "or where full loaded
consignments may be loaded and off - loaded ".
Mr. Schulz responded that the elimination of 'this phrase would
assist all businesses in the Encinitas a- in ....&plying with
the Traffic Code. He further questioned the definition of
restrictions or limitations for terminals and requested
clarification.
City Traffic Engineer Villegas clarified the restrictions and
limitations for terminals, noting that oversized trucks can
apply for no -fee perraits to use restricted City streets.
Chairperson Goldbeck closed the meeting to public input.
Deputy Steadman clarified what constitutes an interstate truck
(a vehicle with a total length of 65 ft. or more, withir one
mile of an Interstate) and the restrictions that apply to this
type of vehicle. He further noted that ocher regulations
regarding terminals, etc. would not apply unless the true; was
over 65 ft. in length.
Commissioner Shelley suggested, in order to clarify this
section of the Traffic Code, to add the paragraph - "the
purpos. of this chapter is to establish procedures for
termir .1 designation and truck route designation to terminals
for interstate trucks as defined herein ".
Commissicr_er Lewin recommended defining the term "medical
technicians ", adding paramedics and EMT's to Paragraph
14.12.030, Page 9. He further recommended that in Paragraph
14.35.030, 10,000 pounds be chznged to 14,000 pounds to
maintain consistency within the Code.
Deputy Steadman clarified manufacturer's gross weight rating
stipulates weight of load truck is allowed to carry, including
of load, gas, etc., and is easier to enforce. In using gross
weight rating every truck would have to be weighed to
determine whether or not truck was in violation of the
ordinance.
City Traffic Engineer Villegas requested that Deputy Steadman
clarify Section 14.12.040, rage 9, regarding civilians
directing traffic during an emergency.
Deputy Steadman responded that the City automatically assumes
liability for a private citizen dir traffic during an
emergency.
Commissioner Lewin questioned the use of "certain vehicles
prohibited in business district" of Section 14.32.070, Page
21, as being redundant, and recommended that this section be
deleted.
Commissioner Perry questioned the wording on Page 21,
Paragraph 14.32 "the use of streets and roadways for sports
activities
Deputy Steadman clarified the paragraph with regard to spurts
activities, including joggers and also responded to the
legality of the volleyball court on Crest Drive, which was
approved by the runty.
Commissioner Ades referred to Page 24, Section 14.33.040,
regarding truck routes, and the use by non - English reading
drivers. He suggested using international signage to ease
this situation.
City Traffic Ergineer Villegas stated that international signs
to restrict trucks are now being used but that the standard
TRUCK ROUTE signs are installed along nori- restricted streets.
Deputy Steadman, who is responsible fo commercial
enforcement, clarified the various issues invciv'ed with using
streets that are not designated as truck routes.
Chairperson Goldbeck noted Section 14.32.040, regarding new
pavement, and people riding or driving over it and asked
whether it would be appropriate to add "hands and feet" to
this section.
City Traffic Engineer Villegas noted that it would be
appropriate to add "hands and feet" in the Traffic Code.
Chairperson Goldbeck recommended that hands, feet, etc. be
added to this section.
Commissioner Ades asked for clarification on recommendations
being included in the Draft Traffic bode.
City Traffic Engineer V111 yas noted that this meeting tonight
was to clarify various issues and respond to questions from
the Commissioners and that all comments would be included in
041� a report to Council.
COMMISSIONER LENIN MOVED, PERRY sE:�ONDED TO APPROVE THE DRAFT
CITY VEHICLE CODE. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0.
NCTD representative Randy Copher concurred with the Commission
on their recommendations and approval of the Draft City
Vehicle Code.
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A. None.
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Commissioner Shelley had a question regarding the riding of
:gorses on Encinitas Boulevard from Olivenhain to the downtown
Encinitas :.rea.
Sheriff's Deputy Steadman, in response to Commissioner
Shelley's question, noted the Vehicle Code advised caution
when riding horses, but he did not locate any regulation
prohibiting riding on City streets.
Commissioner Ades questioned what route trucks should take
when they become aware they cannot cross Leucadia Boulevard at
t the railroad tracks.
City Traffic Engineer Villegas advised that the Leucadia
Boulevard crossing had been resurfaced and raised at the
railroad tracks.
Commissioner Lewin requested that Sheriff Steadman review his
responsibilities as a commercial traffic enforcement officer,
wi *' regard to fines, citations, etc. and any other
information that "he Commission shoi-ld consider as decisions
are made regarding the City's traffic. He further noted the
need xor a second commercial enforcement officer and asked for
,:omments on this recommendation.
^heriffIs Deputy Steadman responded to the above concerns, and
also shared information on various fines and citations he has
issued.
City Traffic Engineer Villegas congratulated the Commission
for their fine job this past year.
CU31MISSIONER ADES MOVED, SHELLEY SECONDED TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0.
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CITY OF ENCIAITAS
TRAFFIC COMMISSION
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Lloyd Holt, City Engineer
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FROM: L?" George Villegas, City Traffic Engineer
DATE: January 14, 1992
SUBJECT: Review of Traffic Commission Accomplishments in 199
The attached report pros:, a _'unmaYy on the activities and
accomplishments of the `1 Commission and staff for the year
1991.
During 1991, the Commission reviewed a total of 37 proje -ts and
reports consisting of 14 al' -was stop intersection investigations,
10 parkin studies, 7 spec projects and 6 major work projects.
A total of 24 resolutions were reviewed of which 23 resolutionE;
were approved by the Commission. Of these 23 resolutions, 19 were
submitted to City Council for cons icierat�on and concurrence. The
City Council adopted all 19 Commission resciution recommendations
and three other traffic- related resolutions.
The Ccmmi.ssion held several work ;.hops and public meetings on major
program- including the Bikeway Master Plan, the Traffic Diversion
Program, the Stop Sian a I Pavement Surface Features Programs, and
the West Cardiff Traffic; Circulation Study and submitted its
recommendations and conli '-o City Council. The Citv Council,
after its own review and p!_biic input, accepted or adopted all of
the ^ rograms. In addition, the Commission completed a rciew of
the Draft City Traffic Code and will submit its recommendation to
City Council in February, 1992.
To begin the year 1992 with the same kind of cooperative effort
between the Commission ^nd staff as demonstrate-! in 1991, an
orientati -)n session for incumbent and new traffic commissioners is
scheduled for the meeting of Monday, February 3, 1992.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that this report be submitted to Traffic
Commission members for information and review.
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