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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Transportation Advisory Commission - 06/27/1994 TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES (Meeting of June 27, 1994) CALL TO ORDER Mr. Len Brandrup, Chairperson called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m. II. Roll Call- Absent members: Mr. Robert Beggs. HI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Meeting of May 23, 1994) Motion made by Mr.Walter DeVille and seconded by SC Thomas Sidel to approve the minutes as presented. IV. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT None. V. CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr. Seiler briefly discussed the following items: 1. Placement of street lights along Saratoga Boulevard(in reference to a letter to the Editor); 2. Holly Road Project - First phase between Ayers and Everhart; Second phase will include Everhart and Rodd Field Road with signals being upgraded in these projects. Carroll Lane and Holly Road intersection will be redesigned to a 4-way approach intersection with signals along with Holly Road and Flynn Parkway intersection along with Holly Road/Betty Jean intersection; 3. Signal Workshop will be presented to the TAC in the very near future; 4. Bay Trail Project - In design stage, with plans for project completion within the next two years; 5. Gateway Project "Concept" - Approval of the concept by the City Council. Specific design issues will be brought back to the TAC for review and discussion. VI. TRAFFIC FATALITY REPORT (Attachment "A") Capt.Byrd briefly summarized the details of the three(3) fatality accidents in Corpus Christi during the past month, none of the accidents were alcohol related,bringing the total to 9 fatalities for 1994, only 1 being alcohol related. The Police Department has made 563 D.W.I.arrests so far this year. Last year, at the same date, there had been 576 arrests, a decrease of 2%. SCANNED I • VII. MONTHLY TRAFFIC ACCIDENT EXPERIENCE REPORT (including Quarterly.Severity Index Report, (Attachments C") There were 724 total traffic accidents during the month of May, 1994 showing a 1% increase. Alcohol/Drug Related Injuries totaled 40 for the year showing a 28% decrease. Injury accidents totaled 227 indicating a 9% increase over the last year. Total injuries for June totaled 458 with a 11% increase. Fatal accident experience thru June27, 1994 was up 80%. VIII. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. "T-Man Committee". Mr. Seiler briefly described the origin of the "T-Man Committee", consisting of 70-75 members, chosen with exemplary driving records. They observe area motorists' driving habits/concerns, who in turn were sent a courteous letter describing driving errors. The Committee whole heartily supported the "T-Man Committee", suggesting radio/newspaper feedback from the community for public input and support. Mr.Seiler will respond with more information for next month's meeting. IX. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS SUBMITTED FOR COMMITTEE APPROVAL A. Proposed revisions to Code of Ordinances Sections 49-15 through 49-19 pertaining to applications for and City approval of special events and parades. (Reference: ATTACHMENT"C"). Mr. Seiler briefly discussed the following four (4) supplemental proposed provisions: 1. Merging of the "Parade Permit" process into the Special Events Ordinance, including a requirement for comprehensive liability insurance coverage for parades; 2. Further revision to the fee assessments for certain types of special events, recognizing that subsequent year events, not having significant revision to event activities and traffic control, should have a reduced application fee,(i.e.,in recognition of reduced staff time to review and process the permit). 3. Provision for waiving of reimbursement costs of the City-implemented traffic control and "policing" needs for events determined as targeting community-wide public attendance and direct public involvement in event activities; and 4. Need for definition of terms. Mr. DeVille"inquired if the power to grant parade permits would be taken away from the Chief of Police. Mr.Seiler stated that the parade permit is presently administered by the Police Department. Under the proposed revisions, the city traffic engineer and chief of police determine, following consultation with the appropriate city departments, and event organizers,will approve locations for public events. Another subject that needed to be addressed was liability insurance. The City requires that comprehensive general liability insurance be provided by the organizers of special events and parades. An inquiry was made by Mr. Madrigal if there was a street in the city that a parade was not permitted. Mr. Seiler stated none to his knowledge, but sometimes an alternate is suggested for safety reasons, but that an appeal process exists. _/ Mr.Brandrup inquired if the City requires that 100% of the abutting property owners of the street be closed, especially those vacant, undeveloped or unoccupied properties. Mr. Seiler stated that if a property has a building on it; however, if undeveloped, property owners are not required to sign off. Mr. Brandrup inquired if signatures were obtained during the "Beach to Bay Marathon". Mr. Seiler stated since the lane closings were small and temporary in terms of the one-lane closure, that the sign-off requirement was not enforced. Mr.Seiler also suggested that Sec.49-19,Item(f) should read "written approval for the temporary street closure deleting and traffic lane closings". Also, changing abutting property to read"(excluding undeveloped or unoccupied property)". Mr. Brandrup questioned Sec. 49-21, Item 3, (a) which reads "The conduct of the proposed event will not substantially interrupt the safe and orderly movement of other traffic contiguous to its route or will permit safe and/or efficient detouring of traffic to adjacent streets", pertaining especially to Tule Lift Bridge and Harbor Bridge. Mr. Seiler stated that each event will have to be looked at on a "case-by-case" basis. Motion made by Mr. Routh, seconded by Mr. Madrigal to table the 4 revision changes for further review. Motion passed. Discussion followed. Mr. DeVille asked that the following items be addressed: 49-19 (c); cost of insurance; (e) safety issues and payment; 49-21, (2) filing period; (j) interval of space; Item 4, (c) refusal of permit being brought back to TAC (reasoning). X. RECOGNITION OF AUDIENCE FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS None XI. ACTION ON ABSENT MEMBERS FROM MAY, 1994 MEETING Motion was made by Mr. Routh, seconded by Mr. DeVilfe to excuse Mr. Quintanilla absence. Motion carried. XII. PREVIOUS CONCERNS Mr.Routh questioned the U-turn light at SPID and Leopard. Mr.Seiler said he would report back at the next meeting. Dr. Gardner questioned the merge lane off Carancahua adjacent to the YMCA for better visibility and merging of traffic. Mr. Seiler stated he would look into the logistics and advise of findings. XIII. NEW CONCERNS Chairman Brandrup inquired into the ISTEA projects being submitted, deadline August 16, 1994. Mr.Seiler stated the Downtown Management District is submitting the Gateway"Concept"project. The DMD is resubmitting for Vision-Phase I and City of Portland is re-submitting their Hike and Bike Trail Project. Chairman also suggested a goal setting "think tank" for and by the TAC members. XIV. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Mr.DeVille to adjourn meeting,seconded by Mr. Quintanilla. Minutesiun 3