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Public asks for four‑way stop at Chelsea Hills and Carlisle; council says staff will study request
Summary
During public comment a resident relayed a ClickFix report requesting a four‑way stop at Chelsea Hills Drive and Carlisle Way because of blind curves and speeding; the mayor said staff will study the request and the city will comply with state 'daylighting' parking rules though enforcement logistics will be addressed with staff.
A member of the public, identified as Miss Grama, asked the council to consider installing a four‑way stop at the intersection of Chelsea Hills Drive and Carlisle Way, saying the curve and speeding vehicles create a hazard for motorists and pedestrians. She referenced multiple ClickFix submissions and urged council not to wait for a serious crash before taking action.
Miss Grama also asked whether the city would enforce California's 'daylighting' law (AB 4) that prohibits parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk; the mayor said Benicia will comply with the state law but noted the city has limited parking enforcement capacity and that staff would discuss enforcement approaches going forward.
Mayor Young said staff — including public works and the police chief — were aware of the ClickFix request and would pursue an engineering study and potential enforcement options. Councilmembers pointed to previous successful deployments of speed signs and extra patrols as examples of actions staff can take while studies proceed.
