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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Citizens Transportation Advisory Commission - Meeting Date: 12/6/2018GLENQij.E '/- MINUTES CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION OVERSIGHT COMMISSION GLENDALE TRANSPORTATION OFFICE 6210 W. MYRTLE AVENUE - BUILDING A, SUITE 111 GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301 DECEMBER 6, 2018 6:OOP.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Schmitt called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Tom Schmitt, Chair John Geurs, Vice Chair John Fernandes, Commissioner Chris hlauser, Commissioner Marie Nesfield, Commissioner Jack Nylund, Commissioner Barbara Rose, Commissioner Joan Young, Commissioner Absent: Chuck Jared, Commissioner Christopher Sund, Commissioner Also Present: Purab Adabala, Transportation Planning Administrator Joe Husband, Airport Administrator Patrick Sage, Transportation Planner Kurt Christianson, Assistant City Attorney 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA - WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES ACTION BY CTOC: Approval of the agenda for the Decembers, 2018 Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission as submitted. Motioned by Commissioner Jack Nylund, seconded by Commissioner Marie Nesfield AYE: Chair Tom Schmitt Vice Chair John Geurs Commissioner John Fernandes Commissioner Chris Hauser Commissioner Marie Nesfield Commissioner Jack Nylund Commissioner Barbara Rose Commissioner Joan Young Other: Commissioner Chuck Jared (ABSENT) Commissioner Christopher Sund (ABSENT) Passed APPROVAL OF THE IVIINUTES ACTION BY CTOC: Approval of the minutes from the November 4, 2018 meeting of the Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission as written. Motioned by Commissioner Jack Nylund, seconded by Commissioner Joan Young AYE: Chair Tom Schmitt Vice Chair John Geurs Commissioner John Fernandes Commissioner Chris Hauser Commissioner Marie Nesfield Commissioner Jack Nylund Commissioner Barbara Rose Commissioner Joan Young Other: Commissioner Chuck Jared (ABSENT) Commissioner Christopher Sund (ABSENT) Passed 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS No comments. 6. UPDATE ON FEDERAL FUNDS FOR THE GLENDALE AIRPORT RUNWAY PROTECTION ZONES Mr. Husband gave a presentation on the Airport land acquisition, which included the following: . Background Information . The Airport is a critical element of infrastructure in the City of Glendale. . Airport operations this month are up over last year at this time by 22%.The Airport is on target to reach 90,000 operations this year versus mid-80,000 last year. . The Runway Protection Zone (RPZ) is in place to protect the aircraft upon take-off and landing.The FAA prefers that airports own their Runway Protection Zones outright, however, a navigation easement will suffice as well. . Acquisition of RPZ land identified in 2007 Airport Master Plan. . Land acquired through court action, settlement and transfer . 39.17 total acres acquired. . Acquisition .Total Cost: $13,390,126 .Acquisition completed in 2016. . Final payment of $1 .8 million to be made in January 2019. . Grant hlistory . Current and Planned Grant Activity Chair Schmitt inquired as to which fund the reimbursement would be applied. Mr. Adabala relayed that the reimbursement would go back into the GO Fund. Chair Schmitt asked if all $13 million came from the GO Fund. Mr. Adabala explained that the total amount that came from the GO Fund was $13,390,126.00 less the $676,258 in development fees. Commissioner Nylund inquired as to the reason for the increase in flight operations. Mr. Husband attributed the rise to increased flight training activity, an increase in private flights, and a better economy. Mr. Husband explained that ten to twelve years ago, the Airport had a peak of approximately 150,000 in operations, which went down to approximately 50,000 operations during the economic downturn. Vice Chair Geurs noted that the CTOC had previously taken a tour of the Airport and asked if there were plans to update the Control Tower. Mr. Husband replied that there were no plans for updating at this time Mr. Husband stated that a while ago, the control tower lost a controller position and hoped thaMhe position will be re-instated. Vice Chair Geurs inquired if Luke Air Force Base (LAFB) limits the Glendale airspace. Mr. Husband explained that Glendale's Class D and LAFB's Class D overlap. Mr. Husband relayed that there is some impact from LAFB, primarily on Glendale's flight pattern, which is only on one side of the Airport. Mr. Husband noted that the'impact is not highly restrictive though. Vice Chair Geurs wondered why the land was acquired at this time, instead of earlier. Mr. Husband replied that the timing was most likely due to the fact that the area around the Airport is starting to be developed. Chair Schmitt noted that the Glendale control tower is not a 24-hour tower. Mr. Husband confirmed and^statedjhat the tower is staff from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Chair Schmitt wondered when Airport staff would be able to apply for year-end funds. Mr. Adabala indicated that this discussion has already begun and this week is the deadline for submitting all projects. Mr. Husband commented that last year, approximately $150,000 in projects was completed at that Airport with year-end funds and hoped that this year would be'the same. Mr. Husband appreciates the efforts of the Commission and noted that his wish list for year-end funds totals approximately $200,000. Mr. Adabala noted that in addition to the $150,000 in year-end funds received last fiscal year, the FBO roof was repaired at a cost of more than $100,000. Commissioner Nylund wondered how much weight the motion from the CTOC carried in the Airport receiving year-end funds. Commissioner Nylund felt that the Airport was previously neglected and asked if the CTOC needed to make another motion recommending additional year-endfund to be allocated to the Airport. Mr. Adabala commented that the Airport has not been ignored, as approximately $13 million was spent on the Runway Protection Zone. Mr. Husband commented that, generally speaking, the Airport has been treated very well in regards to city funding for the airport. Mr. Husband explained that the critical element leading to the condition'ofthe A'irport was the downturn in the economy and the decrease in available grant funds. Mr. Husband stated'that in his time at the Airport, he feels that the Airport is supported by the City staff and Council and as the economy continues to grow, funds for the Airport will as well. Mr. Husband noted that the Airport was built in 1986 and so it is one of the newest in the state, and the City has put a lot of capital investment up front. Mr. Husband also noted that the Airport has young land leases. Chair Schmitt inquired about the land leases and Mr. Husband provided general information. Vice Chair Geurs noted that the parking lot in the terminal is nearly down to the dirt and wondered if there were plans to re-do the parking lot. Mr. Husband replied that last year, sealing and striping of landside parking and terminal improvements were completed. Vice Chair Geurs inquired if the Airport restaurant was open. Mr. Husband replied in the negative, noting that the operator closed in April/May 2018. Mr Husband relayed that the Aviation Advisory Commission has the Airport cafe on its agenda and staff is looking at issuing an RFP for a new operator. Mr. Husband welcomed the Commissioners out to the Airport for another visit. Commissioner Nesfield suggested that Mr. Husband look into a federal program whereby the government assists blind people with establishing a restaurant. Mr. Husband stated that because the Airport does take federal grant funds, there are requirements the dictate that the Airport must put certain RFP's out competitively. Mr. Husband commented that the challenge with the Airport cafe is that there is not enough business around the Airport to sustain the cafe. M'r. Husband stated that as the area around the Airport continues to mature, the business base may possibly increase. Mr. Husband added that the Airport is on a dead-end street and the only traffic comes in via Glendale Avenue. Mr. Husband will follow up on Commissioner Nesfield's suggestion. Chair Schmitt thanked Mr. Husband and noted that the CTOC is definitely passionate about the Airport. Chair Schmitt suggested setting up another CTOC visit to the Airport in the future. PROPOSED NAME CHANGE FOR THE CITIZENS BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CBAC) Mr. Sage discussed the request from the CBAC to change the name of their committee: . CBAC has recommended a name change for their committee. . The name change reflects their recently adopted Mission Statement. . proP°sed- Citizens Active Transportation Advisory Committee (CATAC). . The CBAC unanimously approved the recommended name change at their November 5, 2018 meeting. . Asasub-committee to CTOC, the CBAC is submitting the recommended name change for CTOC approval. . Therefore, CBAC requests an action from the Commission. ACTION BY CTOC: Approval of the name change proposed by the Citizens Bicycle Advisory Committee for their board to the "Citizens Active Transportation Advisory Committee." Motioned by Commissioner Jack Nylund, seconded by Vice Chair John Geurs AYE: Chair Tom Schmitt Vice Chair John Geurs Commissioner John Fernandes Commissioner Chris Hauser Commissioner Marie Nesfield Commissioner Jack Nylund Commissioner Barbara Rose Commissioner Joan Young Other: Commissioner Chuck Jared (ABSENT) Commissioner Christopher Sund (ABSENT) Passed 8. COMMISSIONER UPDATES Commissioner Nesfield reported on the last CBAC meeting, where a presentation was given on the Glendale Homeless Strategy, which was similar to what was presented to CTOC. Mr. Sage stated that there will be a public meeting on the Northern Parkway Project in January, and commissioners will receive a notice as the meeting date gets closer 9. MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Adabala provided a report on the following ongoing projects and other updates: . Northern Parkway . Dysart Road to 112th Avenue . 99th Avenue to Grand Avenue . Dysart & El Mirage Road Overpasses/Mainline . MAG FY2019 Closeout Recommendations Camelback Road Fiber/Communications/CCTV Install Project: 51st to 91st Avenues . 67th Avenue: Glendale Ave. to Orangewood Ave.; Orangewood Avenue: 67th Ave. to Grand Ave. . Maryland Avenue Pedestrian/Bicycle Connector . Recommendations now moving through the MAG committee approval process. . Glendale Avenue Reconstruction Project . CTOC Appreciation Night 10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEIVIS Commissioners requested a daylight field trip to Glendale Airport in the future. 1. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission will be held on January 3rd at 6:00 p.m., at 6210 W. Myrtle Road - Building A, Suite 111, Glendale, Arizona, 85301. ' ^ ,----.,--.-.-,....-.-, ADJOURNMENT Chair Schmitt adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m. \e c^fens Transportation Oversight Commission meeting minutes of December 6, 2018 were submitted an(s( ^\p\oved this third day of January, 2019. ^v-/ Patrick'Sage Recording Secretary