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MINUTES
CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION OVERSIGHT
COMMISSION
5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE
GLENDALE,ARIZONA 85301
THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2010
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
James Podzius
Art Spina
Betsy Turner
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Jamsheed Mehta, Transportation Director
Terry Johnson, Deputy Transportation Director
Bob Darr, Transportation Planning Manager
Richard Janke, Deputy Transportation Director
Debbie Albert, Principal Traffic Engineer
Allan Grover, Transportation Planner
Purab Adabala, Senior Transportation Analyst
Judy Skeen, Airport Manager
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Jacobson called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM. Chair Jacobson presented Dr.
James Sanders with his service plaque for two years as a Transportation Commissioner.
Dr. Sanders thanked the Commissioners and staff for interesting meetings on important
transportation issues at the local and regional level.
II. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Chair Jacobson called for approval of the minutes. Commissioner Fernandes noted two
corrections to the minutes which staff will add to the final minutes.
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ACTION BY CTOC: Approval of the minutes of the December 3, 2009 meeting of
the Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission.
(Motion: Commissioner Ackzen, Second: Commissioner DeFranco; 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 January 7, 2010 Agenda of the Citizens
Transportation Oversight Commission.
(Motion: Commissioner Fernandes; Second: Commissioner Podzius;unanimously
passed)
V. PUBLIC INPUT—COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF
Commissioner Turner reported that the Bicycle Advisory Committee agenda for
December included an item on"complete streets", which is a concept for street design to
incorporate all modes of transportation. The consultant for this topic stated that not every
street can accommodate all modes of transportation,however, the City of Scottsdale
Transportation Plan recommends that all streets be considered as potential "complete
streets".
Chair Jacobson alerted the Commission that construction will begin soon on the
Beardsley Connector Project. Bob Darr added that there will be a public meeting on the
Beardsley Road Connector project on January 13.
VI. MANAGER'S REPORT
Terry Johnson, Deputy Transportation Director, provided a list of active GO
Transportation projects for roadways, transit, and bicycles/pedestrians. Dr. Johnson also
identified the GO Audit and upcoming public involvement activities such as the GO
Family Bike Ride on March 27 and the GO Program Open House in April. Dr. Johnson
noted that construction of the Northern Parkway will begin in 2012.
VII. AIRPORT MASTER PLAN AND AIRPORT PROJECTS
Judy Skeen, Airport Manager,provided an overview of the recently updated Airport
Master Plan and planned airport projects eligible for GO Program matching funds. Due
to significant changes in western Glendale, the airport's value as an economic asset has
increased. Ms. Skeen presented airport project costs in the short, intermediate, and long
term and specific airport projects in 2010-2011 that could utilize GO matching funds.
Terry Johnson noted that the Citizens Advisory Committee for Transportation Issues
(CACTI) in 2000 set aside matching funds for airport projects.
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Commissioner Kucera asked why a blast shield is needed? Ms. Skeen explained that the
existing blast shield needs to be relocated to further minimize damages caused by
potential flight accidents at the end of the runway near Glendale Avenue.
Commissioner Spina asked if there is any current development at the airport? Ms. Skeen
stated there is no development currently underway at the airport.
Commissioner Ackzen inquired about the type of airport security cameras being
requested. Ms. Skeen replied that the specific type of camera for the Glendale airport has
yet to be determined by the FAA.
Ms. Skeen welcomed the Transportation Commission to a tour of the airport this year.
VIII. GO TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT
Purab Adabala, Senior Transportation Analyst, presented the Draft 2009 Annual Report
for discussion and action. There were no changes to the draft report and the Commission
took the following action:
Action: Recommend Acceptance of the Glendale Onboard Transportation Program
2009 Annual Report.
(Motion: Commissioner Podzius, Second: Commissioner Fernandes; unanimously
passed)
IX. ARRA FUNDED PROJECTS
Dick Janke, Deputy Transportation Director, and Debbie Albert, Principal Traffic
Engineer,provided information on seven of the nine ARRA funded projects for Glendale.
Details on project locations and new equipment for street and ITS improvements were
provided to the Commission.
Commissioner Spina asked how traffic will move more efficiently with these
improvements? Debbie Albert stated that a travel time analysis will need to be conducted
after the installation of these improvements.
Chair Jacobson inquired if traffic signals can be changed to offset congestion caused by
major construction projects? Ms. Albert responded that this can be done if there is a
camera in place(instead of a police officer manually changing the timing).
Commissioner DeFranco asked if a police officer can operate a camera? Ms. Albert
stated that the city could establish"work stations" in high traffic areas (or at public
events) to better coordinate with police to manage traffic.
X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Commissioners suggested the following future agenda items:
- Tour of Glendale's Traffic Management Center
- Tour of Glendale Airport
XI. NEXT MEETING DATE AND TIME
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Meeting times are being targeted for 7:00 PM on the first Thursday of the month. The
next meeting is scheduled for February 4, 2010.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Jacobson adjourned the meeting at 8:50 PM.
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Rose Jac son, Chair
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