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TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
(Meeting of June 28, 1999)
Members Present
Stuart Sher Clif Moss
Members Absent
LCDR Harold Palmer Anthony Alejandro
Israel Ybarra Chief Michael W. McCain
Orlando Noyola Ray Mims
Shelley Krumnow
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order by Vice Chairperson Sher in the absence of Chairman Alejandro at 1:40
p.m.
IL Approval of"Minutes" - April 26, 1999. There being no quorum, no action was taken.
III. RECOGNITION OF AUDIENCE/PUBLIC CONCERNS - None
IV. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT - None
V. MONTHLY TRAFFIC FATALITY REPORT(ATTACHMENT "A") - In the absence of Capt. Byrd,
Mr. Seiler reported that their were no fatalities for the month of June, 1999.
VI. MONTHLY TRAFFIC ACCIDENT EXPERIENCE REPORT (April and May, 1999)
(ATTACHMENT "B") - Mr. Seiler briefly discussed monthly traffic accident experience report, .
with congestion type accidents still occurring at the intersection of SPID and Everhart. Mr.
Seiler stated that he is working with Mr. Ismael Soto with the Texas Department of
Transportation in better directional signage over the intersections to help motorists. He also
stated in conducting a workshop by Staff on the pros and cons of ramp reversals on SPID. A
study conducted by the Metropolitan Planning Organization approximately four years
suggesting ramp reversals on a system wide basis. At the present time, the City Council is on
record opposing ramp reversal. The State will take no action without recommendation from the
City. Ramp reversal would benefit the entire public and merchants alike and alleviate a large
amount of accidents. Mr. Seiler posed the question of whether the Transportation Advisory
Committee would consider bringing up this matter for public discussion.
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Preliminary discussion for proposal to close off the John Sartain median crossover
on Shoreline Boulevard to facilitate an expansion of the Art Center of Corpus
Christi - (Attachment "C") - Mr. Seiler stated that the City Staff has arranged a joint
meeting with the Planning Commission, Park & Recreation Advisory Committee, Art and
Cultural Commission and the Transportation Advisory Committee to be held Wednesday,
July 14, 1999 at 5:30.
B. Discussion of the on-going South Loop Transportation Study by the Metropolitan
Planning Organization/TxDOT Staff/City Staff and related issues - (Attachment
"D") - No action taken due to lack of quorum.
C. Residential Traffic Management Program - No action taken due to lack of quorum.
VIII. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS SUBMITTED FOR COMMITTEE APPROVAL OR REVIEW
A. A. Recommendation to increase the speed limit on Gollihar Road from 30 MPH
to 35 MPH,between Staples Street and Airline Road - (Attachment "E") - No
action taken due to lack of quorum
SCANNED 0 '1 ;
IX. TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT
A. Status: Vision Obstruction/Passage Obstruction Ordinance Revisions- Status: has
been held up with its involvement in City's deliberation in Property Management
ordinance revisions.
B. Alameda Street Hospital Zone - Issue is still in the hands of the City Manager, very
sensitive matter.
C. John F. Kennedy Causeway - Mr. Seiler advised Committee the City will be submitting
application for a loan from the State's Infrastructure Bank (SIB).
D. Bay Trail Phase 2 Project - Bid Letting by TxDOT in August, 1999.
E. Greater Corpus Christi Business Alliance - Transportation Advisory Committee's
Current Brainstorming Session- Identifying primary transportation issues with support
from the GCCBA- Transportation Committee. Does the Transportation Advisory
Committee wish to provide input?
X. COMMITTEE MEMBER REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS - JULY MEETING
XI. PREVIOUS CONCERNS - No action taken
XII. NEW CONCERNS - No action taken
XIII. ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m.
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