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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission - Meeting Date: 11/5/2020C11147 Glendale A R I Z O N A MINUTES CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION OVERSIGHT COMMISSION VIRTUAL MEETING GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301 NOVEMBER 5, 2020 6:OOP.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Fernandes called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Roll call was conducted. Present: John Fernandes, Chair Jack Nylund, Vice Chair Chris Hauser, Commissioner Paul Marsh, Commissioner Marie Nesfield, Commissioner Jon Pickett, Commissioner Barbara Rose, Commissioner Christopher Sund, Commissioner Joan Young, Commissioner Absent: Chuck Jared, Commissioner Also Present: Purab Adabala, Transportation Planning Administrator Patrick Sage, Transportation Planner Ashley Knudsen, Transportation Planner Marilu Garcia, Transportation Analyst Javier Gurrola, Pavement Program Manager Attendees: Dean Chambers, J2 Design Jaime Blakeman, J2 Design 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA - WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES ACTION BY CTOC: Approval of the agenda for the November 5, 2020 Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission as submitted. Motioned by Commissioner Marie Nesfield, seconded by Commissioner Barbara Rose AYE: Chair John Fernandes Vice Chair Jack Nylund Commissioner Chris Hauser Commissioner Paul Marsh Commissioner Marie Nesfield Commissioner Jon Pickett Commissioner Barbara Rose Commissioner Christopher Sund Commissioner Joan Young Other: Commissioner Chuck Jared (ABSENT) Passed 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES ACTION BY CTOC: Approval of the minutes from the October 1, 2020 meeting of the Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission as written. Motioned by Vice Chair Jack Nylund, seconded by Commissioner Barbara Rose AYE: Chair John Fernandes Vice Chair Jack Nylund Commissioner Chris Hauser Commissioner Paul Marsh Commissioner Marie Nesfield Commissioner Jon Pickett Commissioner Barbara Rose Commissioner Christopher Sund Commissioner Joan Young Other: Commissioner Chuck Jared (ABSENT) Passed 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS No citizen comments were received. 6. DESIGN ASSISTANCE UPDATE Mr. Sage introduced Mr. Chambers of JT Design, which is the firm assisting staff with design of bike lanes for the 67th Avenue Bike Lanes South project. Mr. Chambers gave an update on the 67th Avenue Bike Lanes South project, which included the following: • Project overview • Bike Lane Cross-section options • Project design concepts for street intersections Vice Chair Nylund asked if there were any similar bike lanes currently in the City. Mr. Sage replied that Glendale does not currently have bike lanes on an arterial street marked in this manner. Mr. Chambers stated that the proposed concepts reflect bike lane standards and guidelines. Vice Chair Nylund asked about the reasoning for the color green for the bike lane markings. Mr. Chambers stated that green has become the universal bike symbol color and is nationally recognized as such. Vice Chair Nylund inquired if current bike lanes would be changed to the color green. Mr. Sage replied that this would be considered on a case by case basis in connection with the Pavement Management Program and also based on feedback from the public, City staff, and maintenance activities. Mr. Sage noted that at this time, there are no funds in the budget allocated to repainting all bike lanes. Ms. Blakeman stated that the green paint is not a mandate, but it is encouraged in high bicycling areas. Mr. Chambers added that most communities that are instituting the green color are re -striping and re -marking when they are doing new pavement. Mr. Sage clarified that the entire corridor will not be painted green; only the areas with more potential for conflict, to make the bike lanes stand out to vehicle drivers. Vice Chair Nylund inquired if the green paint was reflective paint. Mr. Chambers replied in the negative. Ms. Blakeman stated that there are different paint materials that could be considered during the late design and construction phases. Chair Fernandes stated that he is color-blind and if the paint was not reflective, he would not be able to tell the difference, and suggested re -considering the use of reflective paint. Commissioner Marsh asked if the North or South project would commence first and if striping would be uniform between the two projects. Mr. Sage replied that ideally both sections would be done at the same time, but regardless the striping plans would be uniform. 7. PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT & RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM UPDATE Mr. Gurrola gave an update on the Pavement Management and Reconstruction Program, which included the following information: • An explanation of the types of materials used on current projects • PMP Expenditures To Date Vice Chair Nylund reported that the aggregate on the north side of Loop 101 and 75th Avenue is falling apart and asked if this area was on an upcoming schedule for repair. Mr. Gurrola replied that 75th Avenue between Loop 101 and Deer Valley Road is scheduled to be either treated or reconstructed, depending on funds available, by the end of FY2023. Vice Chair Nylund commented that the growth of new development and thus traffic in that area has led to the rise in street deterioration and asked if this target date could be revisited. The agenda item was concluded. 8. MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Adabala gave the Manager's Report, which included the following: • Northern Parkway updates • Loop 101: 75th Avenue to 1-17 update 9. COMMISSION AND STAFF UPDATES Vice Chair Nylund asked if staff would conduct a review of the reason the bonds failed in the election. Mr. Adabala was not aware of a formal analysis process, however noted that the CIP process with Council would start soon and anticipated in depth discussions with Council regarding the failure of the bonds to pass. Vice Chair Nylund expressed interest in participating on any opportunity for a Bond Awareness Committee in the future, if one is established. Chair Fernandes reported that the fire hydrants in his neighborhood were painted yellow and they really stand out to him, despite his color -blindness. Chair Fernandes was appreciative of the job done. 10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Marsh requested a presentation on how Transportation interacts with non -Transportation departments in the City. 11. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission was scheduled for December 3, 2020. Subsequent to the November 5 meeting, commissioners decided via email to vacate the December 3, 2020 meeting. Therefore, the next regular meeting of the Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission is scheduled for Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. DJOURNMENT hair Fernandes adjourned the meeting at 7:01 p.m. Ciftens Transportation Oversight Commission meeting minutes of November 5th, 2020 were 4fted pfd approved this 7th day of January 2021. Patrick �S Recording Secretary