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CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION OVERSIGHT
COMMISSION
5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE
GLENDALE,ARIZONA 85301
THURSDAY,JUNE 4, 2009
7:00 PM
The regular meeting of the Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission(CTOC)was
called to order by the Chair, Rose Jacobson. The following Commission members, staff
representatives, and guests were present:
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Rose Jacobson, Chair
Allan DeFranco
Neva Johnson
Larry Kucera
Jennifer Martino
James Podzius
James Sanders
Daniel Smith
Betsy Turner
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: John Fernandes (Excused)
Brent Ackzen
OTHERS PRESENT: Jamsheed Mehta,Transportation Director
Terry Johnson, Deputy Transportation Director
Bob Darr, Transportation Planning Manager
Allan Grover, Transportation Planner
Purab Adabala, Senior Transportation Analyst
Jennifer Love,PB Americas
Theresa Gunn, Gunn Associates
Sandy Adams,Traffic Education Program Manager
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Jacobson called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM. Chair Jacobson presented a
CTOC service plaque to Commissioner Neva Johnson for nearly 5 years of service as a
CTOC Commissioner. Chair Jacobson also introduced Dr. Daniel Smith as a new CTOC
Commissioner.
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II. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Chair Jacobson called for approval of the minutes.
ACTION BY CTOC: Approval of the minutes of May 7, 2009 meeting of the
Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission.
(Motion: Commissioner Podzius, Second: Commissioner Turner; unanimously passed)
III. CALL TO THE AUDIENCE
There were no comments from the floor.
IV. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Chair Jacobson called for approval of the agenda.
ACTION BY CTOC: Approval of the June 4, 2009 Agenda of the Citizens
Transportation Oversight Commission.
(Motion: Commissioner Podzius; Second: Commissioner Johnson; unanimously passed)
V. PUBLIC INPUT—COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF
Commissioner Turner reported on the June 1, 2009 Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting
by thanking Terry Johnson for his presentation on the draft Transportation Plan Update to
the Committee.
VI. MANAGER'S REPORT
Terry Johnson, Deputy Transportation Director,presented a slide show on how the
current economic downturn may impact transportation projects in the Regional
Transportation Plan (RTP). Dr. Johnson compared past regional sales tax revenue
projections to current projections by modes. He also reviewed proposed project delays
past 2026 for streets, freeways, and transit.
Dr. Johnson stated that due to reductions in transit funds, all Glendale super grid bus
routes in the RTP that have not begun service will be deferred until after 2026. This
could result in Glendale paying more local funds for transit projects in the future than is
currently planned.
Commissioner Smith asked about the public's awareness of these regional plan impacts.
Dr. Johnson responded that the potential transit impacts are still at the staff discussion
level.
VII. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT (PHASE II) FOR THE TRANSPORTATION
PLAN UPDATE
Theresa Gunn presented a slide show on public comments received during the second
phase of public involvement for the Transportation Plan Update. Opportunities for public
input included the GO Family Bike Ride on April 19 and the 2009 GO Open House on
April 29. Ongoing public input has also been obtained from four City Commissions,
three community organization presentations, and an online survey.
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Due to low public attendance at GO public meetings, Commissioner DeFranco asked if
there are any other mechanisms for involving more of the public. Theresa Gunn replied
that a citywide mailing list was utilized, as well as email notices sent by the Chamber of
Commerce to members. Also,the online survey for the Plan Update has received 52
responses.
VIII. GLENDALE TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE
Jennifer Love of PB Americas presented a slide show and overview of the Transportation
Plan Update which included elements such as public involvement, socioecomomic
conditions, goals and policies, streets,transit, alternative modes, aviation plans, and a
financial plan.
Chair Jacobson asked that the Executive Summary be reformatted to separate the section
on the Funding Plan(and two accompanying financial figures) from the discussion of the
modes.
Commissioner Turner pointed out that the term "Alternate Modes" is incorrect and
should be changed to "Alternative Modes"in the Executive Summary and in the Plan
Update.
Commissioner Sanders reported that he saw a local business owner circulating a petition
in downtown Glendale in support of LRT on the Glendale Avenue alignment. Dr.
Sanders indicated that there could be a lack of knowledge about LRT by citizens in
general and suggested there could be a special meeting or presentation on LRT to
improve the public's perception of the status of LRT within Glendale.
Commissioner Turner stated that it is great that LRT is a public concern.
Commissioner Podzius suggested a public opinion poll on LRT issues.
Dr. Johnson stated that the City Council decided at a workshop that Glendale should
contact the City of Phoenix to discuss the issue of Phoenix participation in funding for a
light rail extension to Glendale along Loop 101.
Jamsheed Mehta,Transportation Director,pointed out that LRT is also a function locally
of the Glendale Centerline Project.
Based upon working papers for the Glendale Transportation Plan Update as reviewed by
the Commission and the Executive Summary as reviewed by the Commission,the
following action was taken by CTOC:
ACTION BY CTOC: Recommend that the Glendale City Council accept the
updated Glendale Transportation Plan.
(Motion: Commissioner Podzius; Second: Commissioner Sanders; unanimously passed)
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IX. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Commissioners requested the following agenda item:
• Status of Grand Avenue Improvement Project
X. NEXT MEETING DATE AND TIME
Meeting times are being targeted for 7:00 PM on the first Thursday of the month. The
next meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2009.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Jacobson adjourned the meeting at 8:23 PM.
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Rose J obson, Chair
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