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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
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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.