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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission - Meeting Date: 5/3/2018MINUTES CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION OVERSIGHT COMMISSION GLENDALE TRANSPORTATION OFFICE 6210 W. MYRTLE AVENUE - BUILDING A, SUITE 111 GLENDALE, ARIZONA 86301 MAY 3, 2018 6:OOP.M. Present: Tom Schmitt, Chair John Geurs, Vice Chair John Fernandes, Commissioner Chris Hauser, Commissioner Chuck Jared, Commissioner Marie Nesfield, Commissioner Jack Nylund, Commissioner Barbara Rose, Commissioner Absent: Donald Brazier, Commissioner Christopher Sund, Commissioner Joan Young, Commissioner Also Present: Patrick Sage, Transportation Planner Marilu Garcia Ramirez, Transportation Planner Kiran Guntupalli, Principal Traffic Engineer Kurt Christianson, Assistant City Attorney Attendees: 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Schmitt called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA - WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES Approval of the agenda for the May 3, 2018 Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission, as submitted. Motioned by Vice Chair John Geurs, seconded by Commissioner Chris Hauser AYE: Chair Tom Schmitt Vice Chair John Geurs Commissioner John Fernandes Commissioner Chris Hauser Commissioner Chuck Jared Commissioner Marie Nesfield Commissioner Barbara Rose Other: Commissioner Donald Brazier (ABSENT) Commissioner Jack Nylund (ABSENT) Commissioner Christopher Sund (ABSENT) Commissioner Joan Young (ABSENT) Passed 3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the April 5, 2018 Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission meeting, as written. Motioned by Commissioner Marie Nesfield, seconded- by Commissioner John Fernandes AYE: Chair Tom Schmitt Vice Chair John Geurs Commissioner John Fernandes Commissioner Chris Hauser Commissioner Chuck Jared Commissioner Marie Nesfield Commissioner Barbara Rose Other: Commissioner Donald Brazier (ABSENT) Commissioner Jack Nylund (ABSENT) Commissioner Christopher Sund (ABSENT) Commissioner Joan Young (ABSENT) Passed 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS No comments. 5. UPDATES ON GLENDALE TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS [Commissioner Nylund entered the meeting.] Mr. Guntupalli provided updates on the following projects: • Flashing Yellow.Arrow Traffic Signal Conversion,' Phase 1 (12 intersections) • Flashing Yellow Arrow, Phase III (21 intersections) • Sidewalk Projects • Camelback Road (79th Ave. to 83rd Ave.) • Paradise Lane (55th Ave. to 59th Ave.) • 67th Avenue and Orangewood Avenue (Glendale Ave. to Grand Ave.) • Roadway Improvements • 59th Avenue/Olive Avenue Safety & Capacity Projects • 71st Avenue Improvements (Orangewood Ave. to Myrtle Ave.) • 95th Avenue Improvements (Camelback Rd. to Bethany Home Rd.) • Black Parking Lot and Montebello Rd. (91 st Ave. to 95ht Ave.) • Bethan Home Pedestrian Improvements - $3.1 million • 83rd Ave Half Street Improvements (Bethany Home Rd. to Berridge Ln.) • School Zones (design school zones at four schools) Chair Schmitt inquired about the costs for Flashing Yellow Arrow (FYA) projects. Mr. Guntupalli replied that the cost is approximately $6,000 to only switch out the pole and mast; however, it costs $25,000 to $30,000 for a full change/replacement. Chair Schmitt wondered about the high. cost. Mr. Guntupalli explained that once an intersection is "touched" it must be brought to full ADA compliance, including installation of items such as ADA push buttons and truncated domes. Commissioner Nylund was pleased with the amount of federal funds the City has obtained for the FYAs. Mr. Guntupalli explained that some of the funding is from MAG unused project funds. Mr. Sage added that these are end of year MAG surplus funds, for which the department applied. Mr. Guntupalli noted that staff always evaluates whether to apply for federal funds when these become available. However, many times the, funds must be used within the same fiscal year, which'affects project applicability. Chair Schmitt commented having shovel -ready projects makes it easier to obtain this type of funding. Vice ChairGeursasked staff for a specific cost breakdown per intersection. Mr. Guntupalli will send this information to Mr. Sage. Vice Chair Geurs inquired about construction timeframe for the FYA improvements. Mr. Guntupalli relayed that each intersection is different, but one constraint is that there is often a 14 to 16 week lead time for location specific equipment and material. Mr. Guntupalli stated that all necessary equipment and materials must be on site before work at the intersection is started. Mt. Guntupalli also explained that an intersection cannot be left "dark" and the contractor must be on site when a signal is down and being changed out. Vice Chair Geurs asked if other cities were competing for FYA funding. Mr. Guntupalli replied that the City of Phoenix has begun to install FYA's and the City of Peoria has been installing FYAs even before the City of Glendale. Mr. Guntupalli explained that in Phase I at 59th Avenue and Olive, all utilities had to be relocated. The first phase was for safety improvements, however; this next phase is comprised of capacity improvements. The contractor is first working on the southwest corner and then will construct the northeast corner. The same contractor that constructed the safety improvement project is performing the capacity improvements. Vice Chair Geurs asked if the Black Parking Lot project is necessary as a trade-off for existing parking that is expected to be converted into retail space. Mr. Guntupalli stated that the City's intent is to eliminate the Brown Lot south of Kellis High School (and the related shuttle service during events). Commissioner Nylund inquired as to what would happen to the Brown Lot. Mr. Guntupalli replied that it would become vacant land. In regards to the tunnel project, Commissioner Nylund inquired if there -were plans to make the inside of the tunnel available for advertising to generate revenue. Staff will follow up on the inquiry. Mr. Guntupalli noted that the pedestrian tunnel will only be open during stadium events. Mr. Guntupalli added that the Arizona Cardinals will be sandblasting their logo in the tunnel. Mr. Guntupalli stated that the Bethany Home Road will be re -built after the tunnel construction is complete. In regards to school zones, Vice Chair Geurs commented that during the school strike, the flashing light at Ironwood School was still operating. Mr. Guntupalli explained that these lights are not automatically connected to the Traffic Management Center (TMC) and a technician must go on site to adjust the lights. Mr. Guntupalli relayed that this project will upgrade the lights, but the lights will still not be connected for remote operations. Chair Schmitt asked for an update on Bethany Home Road, between 83rd Avenue and 91st Avenue in regards to development of the street. Chair Schmitt wondered if the City could temporarily build a two-lane street and then in the future,, the developer could do more with the street. Mr. Guntupalli explained that if the City took that action, the street would transition from a five -lane street into a two -lanes, and then back to a four -lane street within a mile. Mr. Guntupalli commented that just constructing the interim two-lane section is not a safe operation and would pose a lot of enforcement challenges. Mr. Guntupalli stated that the developer has indicated that they will be coming back to the City soon with development plans for this location. 6. MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Sage presented the Manager's Report: • Transportation Plan — City Council Workshop (April 24th) • City Council Workshop on the, draft Recommended 10 -Year Transportation Program held April 24th. • Council was presented with the same program information that was recommended by the CTOC at the April 5th CTOC meeting. • Council provided their consensus acceptance of.the recommended program. • Next Step: Formal adoption at upcoming Council voting meeting (June 12th tentative). Mr: Sage reported that Director Ebersole provided a synopsis of the April 5th CTOC discussion and expressed to Council that the ability to use general obligation bonds in the future was an option suggested by CTOC. Mr. Sage added that Director Ebersole relayed to Council that CTOC did support the recommended transportation program 5 -year project list and overall 10 -year Transportation Program. 7. COMMISSION AND STAFF UPDATES Commissioner Nesfield reported that she helped with and participated in the Glendale Family Bike Ride.- Ms. Nesfield stated that there seemed to be more participation this year than last and Ms. Ludwig did a good job of promotion. Commissioner Nesfield noted that the CBAC will be meeting on Monday, May 7th. Mr. Sage stated that the CBAC will receive a full report regarding the Bike Ride in June. Vice Chair Geurs felt that there was more advertising this year and noted that the Bike Ride was promoted in the Council members' newsletters. Commissioner Nesfield explained that last year the Final Four was held in Glendale near the same time and much of the public advertising space was used for that event. Commissioner Nylund inquired about the demographics at the Bike Ride. Commissioner Nesfield replied that there were mostly families, of many generations: grandparents, parents, and little kids. 8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Schmitt suggested discussing vacating a summer meeting atthe June meeting. Commissioner Nylund inquired about attendance requirements for Commissioners. Mr. Sage replied that staff keeps track of attendance. Commissioner Nesfield wondered if this could be covered during the Commissioner responsibilities agenda item for June. Vice Chair Geurs announced that he will not be able to attend the June meeting due to travel plans. Commissioner Jared stated that he cannot make the June meeting, but can call in via telephone. Commissioner Fernandes announced that he cannot attend the June meeting. 9. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission will be held on June 7 at 6:00 p.m., at the Glendale Transportation Offices at 6210 W. Myrtle Avenue, Building A - Suite 111, Glendale Arizona, 85301. 10. ADJOURNMENT The meed' vas adjourned by consensus at 6:58 p.m. Thei,tize Tf.ansportation Oversight Commission meeting minutes of May 3, 2018 were ub ieqi and approved this seventh day of June, 2018. Patrick Sags Recording S