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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission - Meeting Date: 3/5/2020Glendale A R I Z O N A MINUTES CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 6210 W. MYRTLE AVE. - BUILDING A, SUITE 111 GLENDALE, ARIZONA 86301 MARCH 6, 2020 6:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Fernandes called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Chair John Fernandes Vice Chair Jack Nylund Commissioner Chris Fundis Commissioner Chris Hauser Commissioner Marie Nesfield Commissioner Barbara Rose Commissioner Christopher Sund Absent: Commissioner Chuck Jared Commissioner Jon Pickett Commissioner Joan Young Also Present: Purab Adabala, Transportation Planning Administrator Patrick Sage, Transportation Planner Marilu Garcia Ramirez, Transportation Planner Dory Ludwig, Traffic Education Program Manager Trevor Ebersole, Transportation Director Matt Dudley, Transportation Program Manager Kevin Link, Transit Administrator Kurt Christianson, Assistant City Attorney 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA - WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES ACTION BY CTOC: Approval of the agenda for the March 5, 2020 Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission, as submitted. Motioned by Commissioner Christopher Sund, seconded by Commissioner Barbara Rose AYE: Chair John Fernandes Vice Chair Jack Nylund Commissioner Chris Fundis Commissioner Chris Hauser Commissioner Marie Nesfield Commissioner Barbara .Rose Commissioner Christopher Sund Other: Commissioner Chuck Jared (ABSENT) Commissioner Jon Pickett (ABSENT) Commissioner Joan Young (ABSENT) Passed 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES ACTION BY CTOC: Approval of the minutes from the February 6, 2020 meeting of the Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission as written. Motioned by Commissioner Christopher Sund, seconded by Vice Chair Jack Nylund AYE: Chair John Fernandes Vice Chair Jack Nylund Commissioner Chris Fundis Commissioner Chris Hauser Commissioner Marie Nesfield Commissioner Barbara Rose Commissioner Christopher Sund Other: Commissioner Chuck Jared (ABSENT) Commissioner Jon Pickett (ABSENT) Commissioner Joan Young (ABSENT) Passed 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mr. Wally Lambert, 21620 N. 61 st Avenue, addressed the commission regarding the intersection of Deer Valley Road and North Arrowhead Loop Road. Mr. Lambert stated that motorist traveling east on Deer Valley Road from 67th Avenue to 59th Avenue often miss the left turn to continue east on Deer Valley Road, and instead proceed southbound onto North Arrowhead Loop. The missed turns result in drivers performing u -turns to return to Deer Valley Road. Mr. Lambert is concerned that this situation creates a safety issue, and requested signage to more clearly direct drivers to remain on Deer Valley Road. Mr. Lambert expressed concern that the u -turns may endanger students walking to Legend Springs Elementary School. [Mr. Lambert provided a copy of the statement he read to the commission, which is attached to the minutes.] Vice Chair Nylund stated that Legend Springs is a full school, with increased population and school activities and something needs to be done along Deer Valley Road to help people understand where they are going in that stretch of road. 6. GLENDALE FAMILY BIKE RIDE UPDATE Ms. Ludwig distributed information on the Glendale Family Bike Ride and gave an update, which included the following: • Event scheduled for Sunday, March 29th at Sahuaro Ranch Park, with the to start at 8:00 a.m. • Online registration opened on February 1st and will close March 26th. • New feature involving a partnership with Councilmember Turner for a Public Safety Pancake Breakfast • Event promotion methods detailed • Three revised routes discussed Commissioner Fundis asked if a rider would turn around at the Marshall Ranch rest stop if they only wanted to ride the nine miles. Ms. Ludwig replied in the positive. Vice Chair Nylund inquired if there was a sponsor for the water. Ms. Ludwig replied that the City's Water Services Department is providing the water. Vice Chair Nylund asked if there was a snack sponsor. Ms. Ludwig reported that she reached out and obtained a few gift cards to offset costs. Vice Chair Nylund asked for the number of stores that donated gift cards. Ms. Ludwig estimated fifteen stores. 7. GLENDALE MICROTRANSIT PROJECT Mr. Dudley stated that there has been IT modernization in the Department with the Real Time Gus Bus Tracker, and the TransLoc program is the second phase of improvements: • Details on TransLoc • How the System Works • Steps to Getting Started • Customer Service Success Stories • Glendale OnDemand Information Chair Fernandes inquired how far north the rides would go. Mr. Dudley displayed map of the pilot program boundaries and special points of interest based on historical travel data. Mr. Dudley announced that the app was free to use. Vice Chair Nylund asked where the $25,000 pilot funding was being obtained. Mr. Dudley replied that Valley Metro is funding the pilot. Vice Chair Nylund inquired about the steps after the pilot program. Mr. Dudley explained the pilot is a six-month program beginning next Monday through the Friday before Labor Day 2020. Mr. Dudley said an assessment would be conducted to determine what worked and what did not and afterward, the City could continue with the program monthly or could choose to not continue after the pilot. Mr. Dudley commented that if the pilot was successful, staff could research how it could be applied to all Glendale residents, not just Dial A Ride (DAR). Vice Chair Nylund inquired if the prices for TransLoc were discounted for the City or market rate. Mr. Dudley replied it was not market rate. Vice Chair Nylund indicated that the household income in the pilot area was higher than other areas and wondered about costs for those residents who did not have the money for a ride. Mr. Dudley explained that all current Dial A Ride customers have the same ability to use the program. Mr. Dudley stated that if the pilot program works, it will be marketed and promoted. Mr. Dudley indicated surge pricing would not be used, the service would only be available Monday through Friday, and regular DAR would be used on the weekends. Mr. Link explained that regular trips north to south will be on the existing transit services, because they are going into different zones and ADA will still be its own service. Mr. Dudley shared the results of stress test conducted today. Commissioner Sund asked for clarification on the number of vehicles. Mr. Dudley replied that there would be two vehicles in the morning and two in the afternoon. Commissioner Sund asked if the fare was $2.00 no matter the distance. Mr. Dudley replied in the positive. Commissioner Sund inquired if the cost would remain $2.00 if the program went citywide. Mr. Dudley was not sure. Vice Chair Nylund noted that the DAR funds come from GO and asked if the TransLoc expense would come from GO if it moved forward. Mr. Dudley replied in the positive. Mr. Link explained it would be a change in the model as both programs would not be run, it would be one or the other. Vice Chair Nylund asked if riders were subsidized. Mr. Link replied in the negative and stated that there is a fee structure for DAR. Vice Chair Nylund asked if there were any electric vehicles in the program. Mr. Dudley replied in the negative. - Commissioner Fundis asked if the City paid a processing fee when a rider paid for the service on the app. Mr. Dudley explained that Glendale would pay twenty cents for each $2.00 ride. Commissioner Sund inquired if a rider could set up a profile on the app. Mr. Dudley replied that a person could choose to set up an account or not. The agenda item was concluded. 8. FY2019 GO ANNUAL REPORT - FINAL Ms. Garcia Ramirez presented the Final FY2019 GO Annual Report. Commissioner Rose inquired about the Interest in the Revenue table. Mr. Adabala explained this was interest on the Balance Forward Cash. Commissioner Rose asked for clarification of the Budget Out in the Expense table. Mr. Adabala explained this was comprised of the annual debt payment of $7 million and capital expenditures. Commissioner Fundis noted that he was not included on the list of Commissioners. Vice Chair Nylund asked if sales tax revenues were coming in higher than projected. Mr. Adabala replied in the positive. The item was concluded. Motioned by Vice Chair Jack Nylund, seconded by Commissioner Marie Nesfield AYE: Chair John Fernandes Vice Chair Jack Nylund Commissioner Chris Fundis Commissioner Chris Hauser Commissioner Marie Nesfield Commissioner Barbara Rose Commissioner Christopher Sund Passed 9. TRANSPORTATION BUDGET Ms. Garcia Ramirez presented the FY2021 to 2031 Draft Transportation Budget, which included the following information: • Summary of Forecasted Funding, Funding Balance, and Estimated Costs • Recommended Operations Budget • FY2021 Proposed Supplementals • Council CIP and Operating & Maintenance Budget Tentative Timeline Schedule Vice Chair Nylund asked for clarification of the $2 million annually budgeted for Pavement Management. Mr. Adabala explained the $2 million should be added with the $3.2 million budgeted for Pavement Management under HURF, which totals $5.2 million annually. Mr. Adabala stated the CIP is a ten-year outlook; however, Council annually approves only the first year. Mr. Adabala noted that last year, staff identified recommendations for funding. Vice Chair Nylund inquired if the $5.2 million was an estimate. Mr. Adabala replied in the positive. Vice Chair Nylund asked if the Census would impact the budget. Mr. Adabala explained it could take up to two years for the census data to be processed, and that some state and regional fund distribution is determined, at least in part, by Census derived data. Vice Chair Nylund inquired if the projections were based on current gas tax or increased gas tax. Mr. Adabala stated there has been discussions on increased gas tax, however nothing solid. Mr. Adabala said.the Finance Department provides staff with projections based on information from the League of Cities. Vice Chair Nylund wondered if the funds budgeted for Transportation Education would be earmarked for programs aimed at beginning/high school drivers. Mr. Adabala stated that staff is in the initial stages of revamping the Transportation Education program. Vice Chair Nylund asked if the Graffiti Removal budget was based on past expenditures. Mr. Adabala replied in the positive and explained the budget includes two people in the field and supplies. Vice Chair Nylund wondered why there was a flat budget for the Arizona Lottery revenue although there is increasing population. Mr. Adabala explained this figure was allocated for Transit Use and is a share based on legislation. Mr. Adabala stated the funds come into the region and are allocated to cities. Vice Chair Nylund wondered why the Flashing Yellow Arrow (FYA) projects were not in the budget for each year. Mr. Adabala explained the following three phases of the FYA projects: • Phase 1: Almost complete. Eleven of twelve locations completed by in-house staff. • Phase 2: One location in process. • Phase 3: Funding has been secured however substantial median modifications are needed. The project is scheduled for FY2023. • Phase 4: Secured in the last two months. Vice Chair Nylund noted that there is only $250,000 per year budgeted for vehicle replacement. Mr. Adabala stated that staff was using past estimates and is finding that vehicles will cost much more. Mr. Ebersole stated that the department is targeting 10% of vehicles a year to be replaced. Commissioner Fundis asked if any Transportation debt was collectable in the next year. Mr. Adabala did not have that information on hand and will follow up with the Finance Department. Commissioner Fundis asked for clarification of the Bicycle Program funding. Ms. Garcia Ramirez stated these funds are primarily targeted to leverage regional and federal grant opportunities. Vice Chair Nylund had thought the cemetery was sold. Mr. Adabala reported the sale did not go through. Mr. Ebersole stated the cemetery will be moving out of the Transportation department budget. Mr. Adabala announced that no action was needed on this agenda item, as it was informational. The agenda item was concluded. 10. MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Adabala stated there was only one item on the Manager's Report, which was the 2020 Census. Mr. Dudley reminded all to participate in the Census and to spread the word to others to do so. 11. COMMISSIONER UPDATES Commissioner Nesfield attended the Ball Park Boulevard Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and asked Ms. Jenna Goad for a Census presentation to a group. Commissioner Nesfield reported that some people at the Census presentation said they had never participated in the Census before but would do so this time. Commissioner Hauser reported attending the Ball Park Boulevard Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and stated the road was nice and smooth. Commissioner Rose attended a meeting on the Northern Parkway update at an elementary school at 111 th Avenue, at which staff did an excellent job and there was good information provided. Vice Chair Nylund reported on a citizens group that has been formed to take look at intersection issues and lack of enforcement on speeding. Vice Chair Nylund stated the group will be moving forward to bring statistics to the public and the group may be talking with the Police Department to obtain more information. Chair Fernandes reported that his wife is a Block Watch Captain in their neighborhood, and they recently had the CAT Team out at a meeting,. The CAT Team reported on recent complaints received for red light running at Camelback and 83rd Avenue, and Bethany Home Road and 83rd Avenue. Chair Fernandes noted the CAT Team also cited many reports on speeding, and may assign a motorcycle patrol in that area. 12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Hauser requested follow up on the citizen request this evening for signage on Deer Valley Road. Chair Fernandes requested follow up on Flashing Yellow Arrows and yellow lighting around stop signs. Commissioner Sund commented on the uptick in speeding and street racing and requested a presentation by the Glendale Police Department about a potential partnership to combat street racing along 51 st Avenue. Mr. Ebersole noted that staff has spoken with Glendale Police Department regarding drag racing and the Police have directed that the best line of defense are phone calls when drag racing is seen so a patrol can be sent dispatched. Chair Fernandes suggested putting this information in the water bills. 13. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. 'The April 2 meeting was canceled as part of a comprehensive City policy for public meetings, in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. The May 7 CTOC meeting was vacated by the commission, due to a lack of critical commission business*** 14. ADJOURNMENT Chair Fernandes adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. The Qitizafns nsportation Oversight Commission meeting minutes of February 6, 2020 were submitted and appr4ec this 5th day of March, 2020. Patrick S6 Recording Wally Lambert 6001146q- 005 21620 N 61 st Ave. Glendale, AZ. 85308 Arizona Homeowner 46 years My concern is what 1 believe to be a safety issue. If a vehicle is proceeding east on Deer Valley Rd. and crosses the intersection of 67th Ave and Deer Valley the next stop sign is at Deer Valley Rd and North Arrowhead Loop Rd. To continue on West Deer Valley Rd you must turn left at the stop sign. Many drivers are unaware and continue straight and are now on North Arrowhead Loop Rd. This brings them to a residential area and they realize they have gone the wrong way for 2 blocks. They then decide to make a U -tum at 61 st Ave and North Arrowhead Loop Rd. to make their way back to Deer Valley Rd. I live at this corner and observe 20 to 25 vehicles make this U-turn every day. Many are not able to initiate the U-turn and must back up and complete a 3 point turn to get themselves back to Deer Valley Rd. The safety issue to me is the Legend Spring Elementary school located just a block from this intersection. Parents and their children are walking, scootering, or riding their bikes on this road on their way to school in the mornings and afternoons. I believe an easy solution would be a large easy to read sign pointing out the left turn to be made to continue on West Deer Valley Rd. I believe this would stop quite a few of the vehicles traveling the wrong way towards the school and would eliminate the need for so many U-turns making the trip to school safer for families in the area. I'm suggesting a sign but I'm aware I am not an expert in these manners and you may have a better plan. I thank you for your time and allowing me to bring this issue to your attention.