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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission - Meeting Date: 6/1/2017 r igg GLEN4e MINUTES CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION OVERSIGHT COMMISSION COUNCIL CHAMBERS BUILDING CONFERENCE ROOM B-3 5850 W. GLENDALE AVE. GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301 JUNE 1, 2017 6:00P.M. Present: Tom Schmitt, Chair John Geurs, Vice Chair Donald Brazier, Commissioner John Fernandes, Commissioner Chuck Jared, Commissioner Jeff McAffee, Commissioner Marie Nesfield, Commissioner Jack Nylund, Commissioner Joan Young, Commissioner Absent: Michael Hart, Commissioner CJ Williams, Commissioner Also Present: Patrick Sage, Transportation Planner Jack Lorbeer, Transportation Planning Manager Attendees: Bob Hazlett 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Schmitt called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA -WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES Chair Schmitt noted that tonight's agenda has been revised to move Agenda Item 7 earlier in the agenda, to immediately after Agenda Item 4. Chair Schmitt called for approval of the agenda for the June 1, 2017 CTOC meeting, as revised. ACTION BY CTOC: Approval of the agenda for the June 1, 2017 Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission as presented, with Agenda Item 7 being presented immediately after Agenda Item 4. Motioned by Commissioner Jack Nylund, seconded by Commissioner Donald Brazier Vote: 7- 0 Passed 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS No comments. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MAY 4, 2017 CTOC MEETING Chair Schmitt called for approval of the minutes from the May 4, 2017 CTOC meeting. ACTION BY CTOC: Approval of the minutes from the May 4, 2017 meeting of the Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission, as written. Motioned by Vice Chair John Geurs, seconded by Commissioner John Fernandes Vote: 7- 0 Passed 5. I-10/1-17 SPINE STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS (Commissioner McAffee entered the meeting) Mr. Bob Hazlett presented the recommendations resulting from the MAG Spine Study: I-10/1-17 Corridor Master Plan. Highlights as follows: •Map of the 1-10/1-17 Scope was displayed • Management Partners •Study Chronology •Six Main Issues •Corridor Master Plan Recommendations (Commissioner Young entered the meeting) •Recent Public Comment • Implementation • Next Steps Commissioner Nylund commented that the population growth forecast equates to more cars on the roadway and wondered if Mr. Hazlett has been speaking with public safety agencies regarding increased safety needs. Mr. Hazlett replied in the positive. Chair Schmitt inquired as to the percent of funding sources such as RARF (Regional Area Roadway Fund) and HURF (Highway User Revenue Fund). Mr. Hazlett explained that the biggest portion of funds will come from RARF although HURF funds will be used as well. Vice Chair Geurs thanked Mr. Hazlett for an informative presentation and asked if the Commissioners could have a copy of the PowerPoint. Mr. Hazlett will forward the PowerPoint to Mr. Sage for distribution. Chair Schmitt thanked Mr. Hazlett for his presentation. 6. COMMISSIONER UPDATES - Commissioners were provided with the opportunity to share information they obtained from attending public meetings, discussions with members of the public, and any other items of potential interest to the CTOC. Commissioner Brazier announced that he attended Councilmember Turner's Barrel District meeting on May 6th, 2017. Commissioner Brazier commented that while on vacation in North Carolina, he observed a black and white "zebra" pedestrian crossing. Commissioner Brazier was impressed that the vehicles stopped for all pedestrians in the crossing. Commissioner Brazier noted that it was a small town with a low speed limit. Commissioner Brazier suggested consideration of the use of such a crosswalk at 55th Avenue just south of Northern Avenue, where the GUS drops riders at the east side of 55th Avenue, requiring riders to cross the street to access Walmart to the west. Commissioner Brazier commented that this can be dangerous and some of the riders are handicapped or use wheelchairs. Chair Schmitt stated that an alternative solution could be to move the GUS bus drop-off to a safer location or one more accessible to Walmart. Chair Schmitt stated that sometimes, crosswalks can create a false sense of security. Mr. Sage stated that staff will bring the suggestions to the Traffic Engineers for a technical review and perspective. Vice Chair Geurs inquired if the signalized crosswalk on Glendale Avenue is working well. Mr. Sage replied that this type of crosswalk is called a "HAWK" and it has been effectively installed at multiple locations in Glendale and the region. A comment was made that some pedestrians and drivers seem to be confused by this type of crosswalk. Mr. Lorbeer commented that the HAWKs are relatively new and public education could be needed. Commissioner Fernandes wondered how public education could be conducted. Commissioner Nylund suggested including information in the City water bill. Commissioner Nylund noted that pedestrians crossing Glendale Avenue to and from City Hall often do so in a risky manner. Commissioner Nylund stated that there are several other crosswalks in the community which should be reviewed by Transportation staff. 7. MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Lorbeer announced that his title will change to Transportation Planning Administrator at the beginning of the new fiscal year. Mr. Lorbeer provided the Manager's Report to the Commission, which included the following: •Follow-up- Commissioner Term Limits and Training •Ongoing Project Updates • Northern Parkway •Glendale Transportation Plan •75th Avenue and Loop 101 • Reems Road and Olive Avenue (Woolf Logistics) •55th Avenue and Cactus Road Chair Schmitt inquired if the City of Peoria has changed its position regarding the signalized intersections along the Northern Parkway project in Peoria. Mr. Lorbeer replied in the negative. Chair Schmitt inquired about further details of the MAG funding, including the current funding surplus discussed by Mr. Hazlett. Mr. Lorbeer provided information on transportation revenue sources including the Maricopa County transportation sales tax, HURF, and DIF funds. Mr. Lorbeer noted that Proposition 400 (the Maricopa County transportation sale tax) ends in 2025, but the region will seek to extend that%cent tax. Commissioner Nylund commented that the Tohono O'odham nation casino development will continue to grow and impact local transportation and the economy. Mr. Lorbeer noted that the Tohono O'odham nation is a stakeholder in the Northern Parkway project area. Chair Schmitt inquired if the casino pays DIF fees. Commissioner Fernandes suggested that, since the Tohono O'odham is a sovereign nation, development fees and other taxes are challenging to require from developments on tribal lands. Commissioner Fernandes was concerned about the traffic impact from the casino growth on Kellis High School. Mr. Lorbeer noted that ongoing communication development pains will benefit all parties. Commissioner Fernandes suggested outreach by staff to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Chair Schmitt thanked the Commissioners for their comments. (Commissioner Jared excused himself from the meeting) 8. MOTION TO VACATE JULY MEETING ACTION BY CTOC: Approval to vacate the July 6, 2017 the Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission meeting. Vote: 9- 0 Passed Vote: 8-0 Passed 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Schmitt suggested the following items for consideration: •Invite the Airport Manager to the August meeting for the Airport agenda item. •Information on how to minimize the impact to the public during the Glendale streets improvement projects, and how to provide incentives to keep the contractors on schedule or even finish early. Mr. Sage stated that the appropriate City staff can be engaged for a conversation on the process. Mr. Lorbeer commented that a Project Manager for one of the Glendale projects could be invited to a CTOC meeting. Chair Schmitt asked about the status of funds previously earmarked for a west Glendale Light Rail Study, which was not conducted during the FY16-17. Mr. Lorbeer stated that the funds are still in the GO budget to be carried into FY17-18. Commissioner Nylund requested as much information and documentation as early as possible for"the upcoming Commission meetings due to the heavy agendas. 10. NEXT MEETING The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. Glendale City Hall, Room B-3. 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 7:24 PM. T e iti- -ns Transportation Oversight Commission meeting minutes of June 1, 2017 were submitted an• ;peril ved this 3rd day of August, 2017. Patrice Sage Recording Secretary