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CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION
OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE
GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301
CITY HALL, ROOM B-3
NOVEMBER 5, 2009
7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Action: Review and approval of the October 1, 2009 meeting minutes.
III. CALL TO THE AUDIENCE
An opportunity will be provided at this time for the public to address the Citizens
Transportation Oversight Commission(CTOC). Citizens are requested not to exceed a
three-minute time period for their comments.
Action: For information.
IV. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Approval of agenda topics to be heard and the order of agenda items.
Action: For action to approve the agenda of November 5, 2009.
V. PUBLIC INPUT—COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF (5 min.)
As part of public outreach for the GO Program, Commissioners and staff will share
public comments obtained from a variety of sources including the Bicycle Committee,
GO Program public meetings, and informal discussions with citizens.
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Action: For information and discussion.
VI. MANAGER'S REPORT (5 min.)
The Transportation Program Administrator will review recent activities related to
implementation of the GO Transportation Program.
Action: For information and discussion.
VII. LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT STUDY (35 min.)
Valley Metro staff will report on the scope of work for a study entitled the "Glendale
High Capacity Transit Corridor Alternatives Analysis, Phase I—Feasibility and
Funding".
Action: For information and discussion.
VIII. COMMENTS RECEIVED AT PUBLIC HEARING FOR NORTHERN
PARKWAY (10 min.)
Roger Miles,Project Manager for URS, will present public comments received at the
public hearing for the Northern Parkway Environmental Assessment.
Action: For information and discussion.
IX. STATUS OF ARRA PROJECTS (20 min.)
Jenna Goad, Intergovernmental Relations, will provide a status report on ARRA funded
transportation projects from a regional perspective and Glendale transportation staff will
report on the status of ARRA funded projects within Glendale.
Action: For information and discussion.
X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
This opportunity is provided for Commissioners to suggest future agenda items or
provide announcements of general information.
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XI. NEXT MEETING TIME
Meeting times are being targeted for 7:00 P.M. on the first Thursday of the month. The
next meeting is scheduled for December 3, 2009 in Room B-3 of City Hall.
Action: For information.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS
Please contact transportation staff at(623) 930-2940 at least three(3) days prior to the meeting
for special accommodations. Hearing impaired persons please use the Arizona Relay Service at
1-800-367-8939.
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MINUTES
CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION OVERSIGHT
COMMISSION
5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE
GLENDALE,ARIZONA 85301
THURSDAY,NOVEMBER 5, 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
Larry Kucera, Vice Chair
Brent Ackzen
Allan DeFranco
John Fernandes
Jennifer Martino
James Podzius
Art Spina
Betsy Turner
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: James Sanders (Excused)
Daniel Smith
OTHERS PRESENT: Jamsheed Mehta, Transportation Director
Terry Johnson, Deputy Transportation Director
Bob Darr,Transportation Planning Manager
Purab Adabala, Senior Transportation Analyst
Jenna Goad, Intergovernmental Programs Administrator
Roger Miles, Project Manager,URS
Wulf Grote, Director of Project Development(Valley Metro)
Benjamin Limmer,Project Manager(Valley Metro)
Jim Mathien, Planning Manager (Valley Metro)
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Jacobson called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM.
II. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Chair Jacobson called for approval of the minutes.
ACTION BY CTOC: Approval of the minutes of October 1, 2009 meeting of the
Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission.
(Motion: Commissioner Podzius, Second: Commissioner Kucera; 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 November 5, 2009 Agenda of the Citizens
Transportation Oversight Commission.
(Motion: Commissioner Turner; Second: Commissioner Martino; unanimously passed)
V. PUBLIC INPUT—COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF
Commissioner Turner reported that the Bicycle Advisory Committee reviewed the power
point presentation of Neighborhood Access Points along Thunderbird Paseo in Glendale.
Commissioner Turner also reported that the Bicycle Advisory Committee reviewed the
power point presentation on the FY 2010-34 GO Program, which was presented to CTOC
at their September meeting. Commissioner Turner also reported on the Northern
Parkway Public Hearing held on October 14, 2009 at the Raymond Kellis High School in
Glendale.
Commissioner Spina reported on the Northern Parkway Public Hearing held on October
14, 2009 at the Raymond Kellis High School in Glendale.
VI. MANAGER'S REPORT
Final printed copies of the Glendale Transportation Plan were distributed to members of
the Commission.
VII. LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT STUDY
Wulf Grote, Director of Project Development for Valley Metro, provided information on
Light Rail Transit in the region. Mr. Grote identified general information on light rail
capital projects and operations. Mr. Grote also provided ridership information for the
operating light rail segment.
Benjamin Limmer, Project Manager for Valley Metro provided information on the
Alternative Analysis for Glendale Light Rail Transit project. Mr. Limmer provided
information on the FTA new starts and criteria used by FTA in this competitive process.
Mr. Limmer also provided a breakdown of the Alternatives Analysis (AA)process. Mr.
Limmer also provided a breakdown of funding for the Glendale capital project. Mr.
Grote added that the funding identified in the graphic is for the capital project only, and
that funding for operations will have to be borne completely by the local jurisdictions.
Dr. Johnson added that funding for both capital and operations are identified in the GO
Program.
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Commissioner DeFranco inquired how the operating cost for Glendale Light Rail Transit
was programmed without identifying a specific corridor.
Dr. Johnson clarified that both corridors would cost about the same due to the fact that
both corridors run approximately two (2)miles in Glendale.
Commissioner Kucera wanted to know how a decision on where to spend the local funds
will be made.
Mr. Mehta informed the Commission that Councils of both City of Glendale and City of
Phoenix will have roles to play, since either the I-10 or the Downtown Glendale corridors
will have to go through both the cities.
Mr. Limmer added that the FTA new starts process is very competitive,which should
play a role in the cities selecting a corridor of their choice. •
Chair Jacobson and Commissioner Turner inquired on the duration of the initial
Alternative Analysis (AA) Study process and when the project starts.
Mr. Limmer mentioned that the process is anticipated to take approximately fourteen (14)
months from start to finish. Mr. Mathien added that the consultant for the AA Study was
selected and final negotiations were underway. Mr. Mathien said that the project
probably would not start until the first of calendar next year(2010). Mr. Limmer
clarified that the fourteen month process would start in 2010.
VIII. NORTHERN PARKWAY UPDATE
Roger Miles, Project Manager for URS,presented a power point on the history of
Northern Parkway as conceived by a citizen's advisory committee in 2000. Mr. Miles
updated the commission on the public hearing and comments on the Environmental
Assessment(EA) on October 14, 2009.
Commissioner Podzius inquired about any opposing comments on the Northern Parkway
project.
Mr. Miles noted that there were a few comments that were opposed to the project either
due to a lack of understanding of the project or due to the perception of increased traffic
and noise generated.
IX. STATUS OF ARRA PROJECTS
Jenna Goad, Intergovernmental Programs Administrator,provided an update on the
Glendale projects funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
(ARRA).
Terry Johnson,Deputy Transportation Director,provided an update on the status of
Glendale ARRA funded projects. Dr. Johnson also provided information on additional
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ARRA funding being sought for Glendale projects to avoid monies from this region
reverting to the Federal Highway Administration(FHWA).
Commissioner DeFranco inquired about the timing for the local funds to be refunded by
ADOT for the 63rd Avenue bicycle and pedestrian bridge on Loop 101. Commissioner
DeFranco mentioned that Glendale has received some negative publicity about the
project in the local media in recent times. Commissioner DeFranco noted that with the
addition of ARRA funds for this project the amount of local funds would be minimal.
X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Commissioner DeFranco requested an update on the bicycle and pedestrian pathway
project at Skunk Creek and Union Hills Drive.
Commissioner Spina requested an agenda item to provide details on the Traffic
Interchange at Grand Avenue and Northern Avenue, which is part of Northern Parkway
project.
Commissioner Spina also asked for information on 71st Avenue between Glendale and
Northern Avenues. Commissioner Spina mentioned that the street might need attention
due to the unpaved medians and utility poles in the location.
Chair Jacobson requested an update on the status of Performance Audit of the GO
Transportation Program. Chair Jacobson recommended consideration of a spring retreat.
XI. 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 December 3, 2009.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Jacobson adjourned the meeting at 8:39 PM.
Ze aeic2n, Chair
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