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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Citizens Transportation Advisory Commission - Meeting Date: 11/1/2018GLENE^E y- MINUTES CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION OVERSIGHT COMMISSION GLENDALE TRANSPORTATION OFFICE 6210 W. HflYRTLE AVENUE - BUILDING A, SUITE 111 GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301 NOVEMBER 1,2018 6:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Schmitt called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Tom Schmitt, Chair Chuck Jared, Commissioner Chris Hauser, Commissioner Marie Nesfield, Commissioner Jack Nylund, Commissioner Barbara Rose, Commissioner Christopher Sund, Commissioner Joan Young, Commissioner Absent: John Geurs, Vice Chair John Fernandes, Commissioner Also Present: Purab Adabala, Transportation Planning Administrator Patrick Sage, Transportation Planner Debbie Albert, City Traffic Engineer Kurt Christianson, Assistant City Attorney Chris Anaradian, Assistant City Manager 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA - WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES Approval of the agenda for the November 1, 2018 Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission, as submitted. Motioned by Commissioner Marie Nesfield, seconded by Commissioner Chuck Jared AYE: Chair Tom Schmitt Commissioner Chuck Jared Commissioner Chris Hauser Commissioner Marie Nesfield Commissioner Jack Nylund Commissioner Barbara Rose Commissioner Christopher Sund Commissioner Joan Young Other: Vice Chair John Geurs (ABSENT) Commissioner John Fernandes (ABSENT) Passed 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the October 4, 2018 meeting of the Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission, as written. 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS No members of the public were present to make comments. 6. GLENDALE SPEED LIMITS Ms. Albert gave a presentation on speed limits in the City of Glendale, which included the following: . Governed by state law (A.R.S. 28-701) . Local authority - speed limits established by local ordinance (A.R.S. 28-703) . MUTCD Study Guidelines . 1999 Transportation Study Ms. Albert stated that the 1999 Study found that the 85th percentile speed was within the range of 5 to 7 mph over the posted speed limit and it was determined that the speed limit would be set at 40 mph on arterial streets. Chair Schmitt questioned whether the 40-mph speed limit was more of a political decision rather than a traffic engineering decision, noting that adjacent cities have a 45-mph speed limit on arterials that change to 40 mph in Glendale. Ms. Albert explained that, in fact, the speed limit remains the same at the majority of the inter-city transition points (24 out of 34, or 71%). Ms. Albert reported that the Traffic Department is planning on updating the 1999 Study, which hasn'tbeen possible until recently due to staff levels and capacity constraints. Ms. Albert anticipates the project to start in Spring of 2019. Chair Schmitt noted that there was a private citizen at a past Commission meeting who had a question about this topic. Mr. Sage stated that he contacted the citizen, Bob Harris who is a peoria resident, to let him know that speed limit discussion would be on the agenda this evening. Mr. Harris informed Mr. Sage by email that he would be unable to attend. Mr. Sage will forward' the agenda item materials to Mr. Harris after the meeting. Commissioner Nylund asked if staffing levels was the only reason the 1999 Transportation Study has not been updated. Ms. Albert replied in the positive. Commissioner Nylund stressed that the increase in the City's population over the last 20 years should be considered in the Study update since the City's surface streets are more congested than they have ever been. Commissioner Nylund as if a consultant would be hired to work on the Study update and if public input be included. Ms. Albert noted that the data collection will be contracted out, but the technical analysis and report preparation will be performed by City traffic engineering staff, although additional outside expertise may be help may be sought if determined to be beneficial. Ms". Albert explained that public input would be later in the process, as the initial phase will be data collection and analysis. Commissioner Nylund expressed surprise that it has been 20 years since the Study was updated. Chair Schmidt expressed general concern with differential speed on Glendale streets, noting that 8. some drivers go 45 to 50 mph, while others honor the speed limit. Ms. Albert agreed. Ms. Albert noted that while 20 years may seem like a long time, significant changes to adopted speed limits are not expected to result from a new study. Commissioner Nylund noted that City Council voted against red light cameras and light rail and hoped that this would be integrated into the study. Commissioner Sund inquired as to when the update would be completed. Ms. Albert indicated that a schedule has not yet been defined, but staff will report back to the CTOC when the study process is initiated. EMERGENCY VEHICLE PRE-EMPTION Ms. Albert gave a presentation on the Emergency Vehicle Pre-Emption system, which included the following information: . Project funding - approximately $880,000 in funds from MAG for FY2019, with the city providing $53,000 in matching funds. . 53 signalized intersections included in the project. . 57 fire vehicles outfitted with equipment for the system. . The goal of the system is to reduce crashes resulting from fire vehicles responding to calls and secondary crashes. . Estimated project completion - May 2019. Commissioner Hauser asked if drivers would have to turn on the equipment in the fire vehicle or if it would always be on. Ms. Albert stated the driver would have to turn on the equipment. Commissioner Sund inquired about police vehicles. Ms. Albert stated that including police vehicles was considered but typically police vehicles go faster in an emergency and would go through the light even before the signal would be pre-empted. Commissioner Jared commented on the pre-emptive system used in Denver, Colorado. Commissioner Nylund asked if the public would be informed about the new system either in the water bill or on Channel 11. Ms. Albert replied in the positive and stated that public outreach would be done via social media as well. Chair Schmitt wondered how long it would take for a pre-empted signal to go back to its normal cycle. Ms. Albert stated that this would vary depending on where in the cycle the signal is when pre-empted. Chair Schmitt commented that by Westgate, after a major event, it seems that the signal cycles are permanently changed. Ms. Albert will investigate. Chair Schmitt thanked Ms. Albert for her work on the flashing yellow arrows. RECOMMENDATION OF CTOC CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR APPOINTMENTS Mr' sa9e announced that Chair Schmitt's and Vice Chair Geur's appointments are expiring and provided information on the new CTOC Chair and Vice Chair appointments: . The Commission is being asked to make recommendations for Chair and Vice Chair . City Council makes the final appointments. . Appointments are for annual terms. . Prior experience is helpful. . Process for Recommendation . Identification/Nomination of Candidates. CTOC Members may: . Express their interest in appointment. . Vice Chair Geurs asked to be considered for CTOC Chair . Commissioner Fernandes asked to be considered for CTOC Vice Chair. . Nominate another Commissioner. . Vote/hold election (if necessary). . Execute a motion to recommend the selected candidates for Chair and Vice Chair to City Council. Chair Schmitt opened the floor to other nominations or interested Commissioners. None were made. Chair Schmitt clarified that the motions were for recommendation to Council and the appointments would be effective in February 2019. a. ACTION BY CTOC: Recommend Vice Chair Geurs to be the next Chair of the CTOC. Motioned by Commissioner Chuck Jared, seconded by Commissioner Jack Nylund AYE: Chair Tom Schmitt Commissioner Chuck Jared Commissioner Chris hlauser Commissioner Marie Nesfield Commissioner Jack Nylund Commissioner Barbara Rose Commissioner Christopher Sund Commissioner Joan Young Other: Vice Chair John Geurs (ABSENT) Commissioner John Fernandes (ABSENT) Passed b.ACTION BY CTOC: Recommend Commissioner Fernandes to be the next Vice Chair of the CTOC. Motioned by Commissioner Jack Nylund, seconded by Commissioner Chuck Jared AYE: Chair Tom Schmitt Commissioner Chuck Jared Commissioner Chris Hauser Commissioner Marie Nesfield Commissioner Jack Nylund Commissioner Barbara Rose Commissioner Christopher Sund Commissioner Joan Young Other: Vice Chair John Geurs (ABSENT) Commissioner John Fernandes (ABSENT) Passed 9. MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Adabala provided updates on the following transportation projects: . Northern Parkway . Camelback Road 79th Avenue to 83rd Avenue . Neighborhood Connections . Paradise Lane Sidewalks . 67th Avenue: Glendale Ave. to Orangewood Ave. Install sidewalks . Orangewood Avenue: 67th Ave. to Grand Ave.: Install sidewalks and half street . Maryland Ave. Pedestrian/Bicycle Connector . Glendale Active Transportation Plan . Flashing Yellow Arrows Mr. Adabala discussed the upcoming CTOC Appreciation NighVCoyotes Game on February 16,2019. - .. ^ ,.----.-__.._".".__,, Commissioner Nylund requested an update on the Glendale Avenue street improvement project, which was requested by Luke Air Force Base to be completed before Luke Days. Mr. Adabala reported that the project approach is evolving and will update the CTOC at future meetings. Commissioner Hauser inquired about the chances of obtaining MAG Closeout Funds. Mr. Adabala stated that the City has been successful in obtaining MAG funds in the past, and has already submitted multiple projects for FY2019 closeout funds. November 5, 2018 is the deadline to apply for the funds. 10. COMMISSION AND STAFF UPDATES Commissioner stated that she attended the Active Transportation Plan Technical Advisory Meeting public meeting on October 23. Mr. Sage noted that Commissioner Jared also attended the October 23rd public meeting for the Active Transportation Plan project. 11 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion of future agenda items included additional clarification regarding the requested item on construction project coordination from city engineering and transportation staff. Commissioner Nesfield also reminded staff that CTOC needs to an item to consider approval of the name change for the Citizens Bicycle Advisory Committee (CBAC) that was recommended from the CBAC at their October meeting. 12. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission will be held on December 6th at 6:00 p.m., at 6210 W. Myrtle Road - Building A, Suite 111, Glendale, Arizona, 85301. ' ^ ,---...,-.-..-.-,....-, 13. ADJOURNMENT Chair Schmitt adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m. The Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission meeting minutes of November 1, 2018 were submitted and appr^d this 6th day of December, 2018. Patrick Sage Recording Secretary