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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Transportation Advisory Commission - 10/22/2018 1 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION (TAC) MINUTES Monday, October 22, 2018 I. Call to Order: The City Transportation Advisory Commission (CTAC) convened in a regular meeting on October 21, 2018 at City Hall Council Chambers. Chair Elena Buentello called the Commission meeting to order at 2:31 p.m. II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call: Commissioners in Attendance: Pramit Bhatka, Elena Buentello, Dennis Miller, Leo Rios, Wilfredo Rivera, Robert Saldana. Commissioners Absent: Larry White (excused absence). Staff Attendance: Raymond Chong (Traffic Engineering), Renee Couture (Traffic Engineering), Bixi Hernandez (Traffic Engineering), Kent Mcilyar (Legal). Absent: Captain Russell Sherman (CCPD), Janet Whitehead (Legal). Advisory Members: CCISD Chief Kirby Warnke (absent). IV. Conflict of Interest: None. V. Minutes: Motioned by Commissioner Wilfred Rivera, second by Commissioner Dennis Miller. The motion approved unanimously. VI. Public Comment: None. VII. Reports: A. Chair – Chair Ellen Buentello made no report. B. Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee (BPC) – Judy Telge mentioned the Safe Routes to School Funding by TxDOT. BPC are looking at potential projects. C. Mobility Planning Committee (MPC) – Commissioner Dennis Miller reported no recent meeting. Forthcoming item is the update of traffic impact analysis provision in the Unified Development Code. D. Corpus Christi Police Department (CCPD) – On behalf of Captain Russell Sherman, Raymond Chong highlighted traffic enforcement thru September 2018. E. Corpus Christi Independent School District Police Department (CCISD - PD) – No report. F. City Traffic Engineer – Raymond Chong talked about various transportation items. Renee Couture mentioned about new dockless mobility venture in the City. VIII. New Business A. Election of Officers and Committees. – Discussion & Action. Commissioner Wilfredo Rivera motioned to: 1. elect Elena Buentello as Chair; and 2. elect Robert Saldana as Vice Chair. Second by Commissioner Dennis Miller. The Commission unanimously approved. Chair Elena Buentello choose Andrea Bucher, Nick Cecava, Jeff Pollack, and Judy Telge to serve on BPC. Motioned by Dennis Miller. Second by Commissioner Leo Rios. The Commission unanimously approved. Chair Elena Buentello delayed choosing Commissioner for BPC until City Council appoints Commissioner for bicycle community. The Commission unanimously approved. Chair Elena Buentello choose Elena Buentello, Nick Cecava, Dennis Miller, Jeff Pollack, and Leo Rios to serve on 2 MPC. Motion by Commissioner Dennis Miller. Second by Commissioner Robert Saldana. The Commission unanimously approved. B. Proposed changes to City Ordinance Section 53-2.- Definitions. By Traffic Engineering. - Discussion. C. Proposed changes to City Ordinance Section 53-55. – penalties, civil fine, and administrative fees. By Traffic Engineering. – Discussion. D. Proposed changes to City Ordinance Section 53-160.- Authority to designate curb loading zones. By Traffic Engineering. – Discussion. E. Proposed changes to City Ordinance Section 53-161.-Permits for loading and unloading at an angle to the curb, By Traffic Engineering. – Discussion. F. Proposed changes to City Ordinance Section 53-162.- Standing in curb loading zones loading and unloading passengers. By Traffic Engineering. – Discussion. G. Proposed Changes to City Ordinance Section 53-163.- Standing or parking in commercial loading zones; restrictions. By Traffic Engineering. – Discussion. H. Proposed Changes to City Ordinance Section 53-190. – Use of loading zones in metered areas regulated. By Traffic Engineering. – Discussion. Renee Couture presented proposed many changes related to parking rules and regulations in the Municipal Code of Ordinances, particularly in Downtown. Update to modern parking practices and to guide parking enforcement. A cooperative effort with Police Department, Engineering Services Department, and Downtown Management District. IX. Future Agenda Items: Planning initiatives by Planning Department. Campus operations zones by CCISD Police Department. X. Adjournment: Commissioner Wilfredo Rivera motioned to adjourn the meeting. Second by Commissioner Leo Rios. Chair Elena Buentello adjourned the meeting at 3:17 P.M.