HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Transportation Advisory Commission - 04/22/1991 TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
(for the meeting of April 22, 1991)
Meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. Committee Member Braxton Routh was
absent. Minutes of the March 25, 1991 meeting was approved with one correction.
Under the section 'Matters Not Scheduled', Mr. Pillinger indicated that he had
questioned the "traffic lights" on the bayfront not the "street lights" as
reflected in the Minutes.
FATALITY REPORT
Capt. W. C. Crisp presented the Fatality Report. The Police Department has not
recorded a fatal accident since the last Committee meeting. The present total
of eight fatal accidents is compared to twelve this same time last year.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Status -- Transportation System Impact study proposed requirement.
Mr. Seiler reported that meetings with both the Builder's Association and
the Chamber of Commerce were on hold. There has been no response from the
Chamber of Commerce and Ms. Stacy Sheppard with the Builder's Association
is working on scheduling a meeting.
Status -- DWI Legislation Proposal
Mr. Seiler gave the Committee an update on the status of the DWI proposals
in the Legislature. Senate Bill #3 introduced by Senator Truan has been
assigned to a Senate subcommittee. No companion bill has been filed in
the House.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS REQUIRING COMMITTEE APPROVAL
MR. R. BOSQUEZ ARRIVED DURING THE DISCUSSION OF THE FIRST OvragginommanoggOAsszzo
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City staff recommendation for reduction of the speed limit on So. Staples Street
from 55 MPH to 50 MPH between Saratoga Boulevard and a point 1, 123 feet south of
Saratoga Boulevard.
After presentation by Mr. Seiler and considerable discussion, several
Committee Members disagreed with each other on the value of the proposed
speed limit reduction for such a short distance.
Motion was made by Lt. Comdr. Lawhon and seconded by Mr. Pillinger.
Committee Members Bosquez, Wright, Braselton and Hecht voted "No" and
Pillinger, Lawhon, Brandrup and Wagenschein voted "Yes" . Motion failed
due to lack of a majority.
City staff recommendation for the 1991-96 Street Capital Improvement Program.
Mr. Seiler provided a detailed presentation for the Committee. After
extended discussion, motion was made by Mr. Braselton and seconded by Lt.
Comdr. Lawhon to accept the staff recommendation. Mr. Brandrup amended
the motion to add that the staff be encourage to facilitate the Corona-
Williams Connection Project.
Mr. Pillinger expressed concern in regard to the McKinzie Road Project
funding possibly being used for other improvements. His feeling is that
the McKinzie Road Project should be expedited.
Vote on the motion as amended passed unanimously.
Mr. Pillinger further amended the motion, seconded by Mr. Wright and
passed unanimously, to urge the construction of McKinzie Road - Haven -
I.H. 37 as soon as possible.
SCANNED
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Recommendation of excused absences policy for Transportation Advisory Committee
members.
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• The discussion on the guidelines of the .proposed Excused Absences Policy
centered on non-excused absences. Mr. Brandrup then made .a motion,
. seconded by Mr. Hecht and passed unanimously to approve the recommendation
with the deletion of the entire section on non-excused absences.
MONTHLY TRAFFIC ACCIDENT EXPERIENCE REPORT
Presented by Mr. Seiler -- Accepted as printed
PREVIOUS/NEW CONCERNS
S.H. 358 Ramp Reversal:
• Mr. Pillinger spoke on his concerns in regard to the ramp reversal issue,
and informed the Committee of a letter written by Mr.. Joe McComb dated
4-16-91 requesting the City Council to re-consideration this issue.
Mr. Seiler gave the Committee an update/discussion on the status of the
draft of the Annual Report, which elaborated, in part, on the. S.H. 358
ramp reversal issue.
Mr. Hecht stated that although the Minutes reflect that the Committee •
voted to pursue the concept of the ramp reversal issue, his recollection
was to recommend the concept for presentation to the new City Council.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS EXPRESSED THEIR CONCERN IN REGARD TO THE ORDINANCE "ESTABLISHING THE MANNER OF
REMOVAL OF BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBER".
Election of officers:
Motion was made by Mr. Braselton and seconded by Lt. Comdr. Lawhon to
elect Barry Pillinger as Chairperson. Motion was also made by Mr. Wright
and -seconded by Lt. Comdr. Lawhon to elect Fred Braselton as Vice-
,Chairperson. Both motions passed unanimously.
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Mr. Pillinger requested to go on record as expressing the appreciation of the
Committee for six years of faithful and dedicated service by Dr. Wagenschein.
Dr. Wagenschein expressed her "thanks" to the Committee and Staff.
Meeting adjourned at 4:05 p.m.
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