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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Transportation Advisory Commission - 01/22/2018CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION (TAC) MINUTES Monday, January 22, 2018 1 I. Call to Order: The City Transportation Advisory Commission (CTAC) convened in a regular meeting on January 22, 2018 at City Hall Council Chambers. Chair Elena Buentello called the Commission meeting to order at 2:30p.m. II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call: Commission Members in Attendance: Elena Buentello, Robert Saldana, Dennis Miller, Leo Rios, Wilfredo Rivera, Larry White. Commission Members Absent: Andres Rocha (excused), John Garcia (excused), Richard Diaz (unexcused). Staff Attendance: Raymond Chong (Traffic), Renee Couture (Traffic), Captain Russell Sherman (CCPD), Kent Mcilyar (Legal). Advisory Members: Chief Kirby Warnke IV. Conflict of Interest: None V. Minutes: Commissioner Elena Buentello motioned for approval of the meeting minutes for November 13, 2017. Dennis Miller motioned for approval. Second by Commissioner Robert Saldana. The motion passed unanimously. VI. Public Comment: None. VII. Reports: • Chair – None. • Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee (BPC) – None, BPC Chair vacancy. • Mobility Planning Committee (MPC) – None, they have not met in 2018. • Corpus Christi Police Department (CCPD) – Capt. Russell Sherman reviewed the monthly statistics for November 2017 and December 2017. A report was also made on the pedestrian fatality in November. There were no charges because the pedestrian was outside of the crosswalk. Other fatalities discussed included a teen fatality on Saratoga Boulevard and alcohol related crash also along Saratoga Boulevard during December. Captain Sherman also discussed the Safe Roads to CC initiative. • Corpus Christi Independent School District Police Department (CCISD – PD) – Chief Kirby Warnke reported there were 17 traffic related violations within school zones. He noted a wrong way violation on Masterson Drive and a disregard for STOP sign violation. • City Traffic Engineer – Mr. Raymond Chong presented the Corpus Christi MPO TAC Agenda Packet, ranking nominations of the 2018 Transportation Alternatives Set- Aside Program (Rank #1 –Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Hike & Bike Trail : Ph II; Rank #2 – Schanen Ditch Hike & Bike Trail: Phase IV), TXDOT Open House for SH 286 Improvements (FM 43 to FM 2444), City’s tour of the Bond 2012 Signs & Signals Building & Traffic Management Center in December 2017, traffic safety facts from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Flato Road public meeting held on January 17, 2018 and Lawrence Street two-way conversion (signs & marking plan). CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION (TAC) MINUTES Monday, January 22, 2018 2 VIII. New Business A. Appointment of Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee (BPC) Chair: Raymond Chong advised TAC that the TAC Chair has to designate the BPC Chair. John Garcia serves as the Bicycle Representative on TAC. Commissioner Elena Buentello, TAC Chair, motioned to designate Commissioner John Garcia as the BPC Chair. Second by Commissioner Dennis Miller. The motion approved unanimously. B. City Bond (Street) Project Status: Presentation by Raymond Chong on the current status of street projects. Commissioner Dennis Miller asked about identified projects and Commissioner Elena Buentello asked about the delay on Old Robstown Road, which was caused by utility conflicts. C. Ordinance Amendment Sec. 53-255. – Schedule VI, decrease of state law maximum speed -Proposed amendment to decrease the speed limit to 15 mph on Beach Access Road 3A, from Saint Bartholomew Avenue to easterly end of beach: Commissioner Dennis Miller motioned to recommend approval of the ordinance amendment. Second by Commissioner Robert Saldana. Commissioner Wilfredo Rivera recommended inclusion of additional signage to be added to inform drivers coming off of Windward Drive. The motion passed unanimously with the inclusion of the recommended changes. D. 2017 Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) Annual Report: Renee Couture presented the report and discussed having a better process for review of bond projects. TAC did not provide any additional comments. E. Congestions and Safety on City Streets: Raymond Chong presented a report on congestion on streets within the City. Commissioner Larry White when Highway Safety Improvement Projects (HSIP) would be brought to TAC. City staff stated as early as February or March 2018. IX. Future Agenda Item: Raymond Chong briefed future agenda items to CTAC. Commissioner Elena Buentello asked for an update on Ocean Drive (Shoreline Drive). City staff informed her that this area is under the jurisdiction of the Parks and Recreation Department and is not a Streets Department issue. Commissioner Wilfredo Rivera asked for an update on the HAWK Signal on Ocean Drive. X. Adjournment: Commissioner Wilfredo Rivera motioned to adjourn the meeting, second by Commissioner Dennis Miller. Chair Elena Buentello adjourned the meeting at 3:14 P.M.