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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Transportation Advisory Commission - 08/26/1991 ' TRANSPORTATIONZAD3I:ISORY=COMMI'1'1gL= ,� 15161�'Te MINUTES ,`CJ SSD ISQO (for the meeting of Augnst:_2'6=,---1=g911 FN. Meetingwas called to order at 1:35 p.m. All committee meH/ib�er� 1030 'Tr�sent. 2 Minutes of the July 22, 1991 meeting were approved. (co + f�Y� THE CHAIRPERSON INTRODUCED THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE TAC MS. JOYCE HOLST. 0/2, ��� CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT fG lj The Chairperson did not have a report, but mentioned an "un-informed'Led�'torial by the Caller-Times in regard to the Gulf Beach traffic restriction issue. Mr. Pillinger stated that he had written a letter to the Caller-Times emphasizing public safety as the priority issue in addressing this matter and suggesting that they study the question in more detail. FATALITY. REPORT Capt. Crisp presented the Fatality Report. The Police Department has recorded one (1) fatal traffic accident since the last Committee meeting. This brings the number of. fatalities to thirteen (13) compared to eighteen (18) this same time last year. Discussion followed concerning the opening of a new restaurant in the area of SPID and Staples and the increasing traffic problem at this location. Mr. Pillinger and Mr. Brandrup,questioned Capt. Crisp and the staff in regard to rear end collisions that have occurred on the expressway due to the traffic back up from the downstream intersection. MR. PILLINGER RECOGNIZED MR. MOSS AS THE LIAISON BETWEEN THE TAC AND THE CITY COUNCIL AND THANKED HIM FOR HIS ATTENDANCE AT THE MEETING. MONTHLY TRAFFIC ACCIDENT EXPERIENCE REPORT Presented by Mr. Seiler -- Accepted as printed. Mr. Pillinger asked for comments from Mr. Seiler in regard to the progress of construction on C. C. Beach and when the project may be completed. Mr. Seiler responded that he did not have all the information requested because he has been unable to contact the proper authority at the State district office. Although he did not have a completion date, he stated that the U.S. 181/Burleson interchange should be re-opened to traffic well within two to three months. DISCUSSION ITEMS Update on truck restriction regulations on residential (non-through) streets. o Mr. Seiler reported that the Traffic Engineering Division recommendations on revised truck access restrictions have been passed on to the Police Department and the Legal Department. If timely responses are received, this item will be placed on the September TAC agenda. MR. SLEY HAD TO LEAVE AT 1:58 P.M. Update on Gulf Beach Access Plan. o Mr. Seiler presented a brief update explaining that . the Traffic Engineering Division is preparing beach access and parking access plans. The matter is being thoroughly researched and will not be ready to go before the TAC for at least 2-3 months. Mr. Seiler emphasized that staff would like to present some preliminary information to the State Attorney General's office for review before any further action by the TAC is slated. Mr. Pillinger commented on his concern that a decision be made before Spring Break, 1992. This is the third meeting this matter has come before 111the TAC and there is possibly two.more meetings before it goes before any other commissions and the City Council. Mr. Seiler responded that he feels that at least 45-60 days is necessary to thoroughly research all the locations where there are pedestrian easements, to develop alternative plans for use of private land area for 2 development of convenient public access and time to review the preliminary plans with the State Attorney General's Office. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS REQUIRING COMMITTEE APPROVAL/REVIEW Approval of the Port/Airport/Violet (PAV) Area Development Plan ° Bob Payne, City Planner, addressed the Committee and clarified concerns that were raised by the Committee in regard to street closures, the Tule Lift Bridge and transportation of hazardous chemicals over city streets. After discussion by the Committee, motion was made by Mr. Braselton, seconded by Mr. Brandrup and passed unanimously to approve the transportation element of the Port/Airport/violet Area Development Plan. ACTION ON ABSENT MEMBERS OF JULY 22ND MEETING Motion was made and seconded to excuse Mr. L. Brandrup and Mr. F. Braselton from the July 22, 1991 TAC meeting. PREVIOUS CONCERNS Robert Bosquez - (1) Now that the school times have changed, whose responsibility is it to change the signs? (2) Is there something that the TAC can do in regard to public service announcements to make the public aware of the law regarding school buses? David Seiler - (1) The school zone signs are the responsibility of the Traffic Engineering Division and the problem will be forwarded to the Signs & Markings Activity. (2) In the past, the TAC has not extended itself to the production of PSA's, but suggest that they would be highly valuable to the community for emphasis of certain public safety issues. Mr. Seiler recommended that the Committee give the suggestion serious consideration. NEW CONCERNS Barry Pillinger - school Flashers on Lantana street north of Leopard Street need an adjustment, the flasher was on in the middle of the afternoon on a non-school day. Fred Braselton - What is the status of Williams Drive? David Seiler - Gardendale Phase III project is under construction, and the project is scheduled to be substantially completed by the Christmas season. The Corona/Williams connection will not commence until the beginning of 1992. MR. SLEY RETURNED FROM HIS APPOINTMENT AT 2:55 P.M. PREVIOUS CONCERNS Ben Sley - Expressed concern in regard to the TAC or DWI Task Force looking. into the elimination of the sell of chilled, single containers of alcoholic beverages at convenience stores. He further commented that since the Committee's brief discussion, there had been several articles in the newspaper concerning interest by the City Council. Mr. Pillinger questioned if this concern could be regulated by the City. Mr. S1_y felt that it could and volunteered to look into the alcohol beverage code and bring his findings to the September meeting. There was no interest expressed by the Committee to pursue the proposal. Mr. clif Moss addressed the Committee stating that it is proper for the TAC. to advise the Council on certain subjects and as a Council Member he would like to hear more from the Committee. Some items of particular concern to Mr. Moss were public relations programs to advise the public, street striping on various streets, beach access and signal light coordination. Meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m. for TAC members to take a field trip to the Padre Island/Mustang Island gulf beach area where traffic restrictions have been recommended. Minutea.Aug