Community Development Director Pedrotti introduced consultant Todd Tregenza, GHD.
Consultant Tregenza provided background on the project and presented the staff report.
Consultant Tregenza and Community Development Director Pedrotti responded to Commissioner questions regarding: raised crosswalks; design alternatives; target design speeds; lane width; construction timelines; bicycle circulation; funding sources; and lane configurations.
Chair Maraviglia opened the public hearing.
Tori Perkins, Woodland Drive, spoke in favor of the project, stated her priority of improving safety for pedestrians and mentioned the need for additional signage at crosswalks.
Dianne Mansell, corner of Halcyon and Farroll, spoke about the history of accidents and speeding on Halcyon as well as the need for additional in-ground flashing beacons at crosswalks.
Marsha Lee, 805 Olive Street, thanked the consultant and staff for their work on the project and commented on issues at the Sandalwood intersection as well as the need for reduced speed limits.
Paul Rinsler, Gaynfair Terrace, asked about future speed limits, potential circulation issues on East Grand Avenue and the mountable nature of the proposed roundabout.
Associate Planner Holub read into the record correspondence received after publication of the agenda from Jim DeCecco, Lucia Mar School District, speaking in support of the project.
Hearing no further public comments, Chair Maraviglia closed the public hearing.
The Commission made the following recommendations for City Council consideration: 1) Consider Alternative 2 with the roundabout option; 2) Prioritize pedestrian and bicycle safety by prioritizing protected travel lanes where possible; and 3) Prioritize traffic calming throughout the project to achieve reduced design speeds.