City staff and a traffic consultant presented a conceptual traffic‑calming plan for San Pablo Avenue, responding to a multi‑year petition from residents and survey feedback collected in early 2023. The corridor is roughly 1,700 feet long and carries daily traffic with a posted speed limit of 25 mph.

Jimmy Jessup of Parametrics said speed measurements from November 2022 showed average downhill speeds of 32 mph (7 mph above the limit) and an 85th percentile of about 38 mph downhill, with occasional peak speeds of 45–50 mph. Crash data from 2017–2023 recorded 14 collisions on or near the corridor, with five collisions at General Jim Moore Boulevard. A city survey returned 74 responses (25 by mail), which flagged speeding, difficulties seeing oncoming traffic when pulling from side streets, and concerns about pedestrian crossings.

The consultant offered a concept package of five primary elements: center and edge line striping; improved sight lines via 20‑foot red curbing (daylighting) at intersections; median islands and high‑visibility crosswalks with ADA ramps (proposed at Lincoln and Havana); three sets of speed cushions in locations where slope permits; and a downhill speed feedback sign (at Juarez). The plan would also reallocate some curbspace for an uphill bicycle facility. Staff noted vertical speed elements are not feasible on the steepest (9–11%) portion near the top of the hill and that concrete curb buildouts are more expensive than painted bulbouts and red curbing.

Residents who testified described near‑misses and property damage and urged permanent, physical curb extensions rather than painted treatments. Stephen McKay, who began the petition in June 2021, said the project is "a public safety issue" and asked the city to restore a sense of safety for neighborhood residents. Other commenters suggested stop signs at Havana as a low‑cost alternative and urged the city to pursue permanent concrete treatments where possible.

Staff estimated signage and marking costs (single sign ~ $500) and said the estimated budget was projected in the fiscal year ending 2024 budget; a detailed engineer’s estimate will be prepared during design. Staff said they plan engineering design in spring and hope to put the project out to bid in August; the city may need to roll funds into the next fiscal year depending on estimates and scope.

Committee members generally expressed support for the concept but raised concerns about painted bulbouts creating a false sense of safety and about parking loss where daylighting/red curb is applied. Staff committed to performing stop‑warrant analyses where suggested and to returning with detailed cost estimates and outreach materials.