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CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL
ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT COMMISSION
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
9:30 a.m.
Meridian City Hall Council Chambers, 33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
Roll -Call Attendance
X David Zaremba Y- Joe Borton X C--lo\A4-,VLCK- Ple__ Y-��A-
- Charlie Rountree X Keith Bird X okc\, �L6e_cc
Genesis Milam A Luke Cavener
A Mayor Tammy de Weerd
1. Rail Corridor H —C P e�
2. Highway 20/26 Improvements
3. Truck Routes/Weight Limits
4. ACHD Streetlight Policy Follow-up
5. Closing Remarks
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Bird: We don't keep him here as late we used to keep Bruce. Our meetings don't go as
late. Poor old Bruce, he used to sit in after midnight with us.
De Weerd: I don't know. We gave him a meeting worth it a couple week ago, so -- I think
we might be getting into that season again. We do appreciate the collaboration and as
you saw from the agenda items, we need to work together, and it's all about that
collaboration. I do appreciate the relationship our staff have together and I think that is
near to the relationships of the commission and the council. We appreciate you as a
community partner and as a transportation leader and we look forward to continuing that
collaborative relationship and as we tackle some of the more complicated issues, not just
in terms of the infrastructure itself, but the funding and we want you to know that when
you need from us you have it. Thank you for being here and thank you to staff and -- on
both ends. We appreciate it. Okay. With that I would entertain a motion to adjourn.
Bird: So moved.
De Weerd: I have a motion and --
Cavener: Second.
Zaremba: Second.
De Weerd: And a second. All those in favor say aye. All ayes.
MOTION CARRIED: ALL AYES.
De Weerd: Council meeting is adjourned. Mr. Hansen.
Hansen: And by unanimous consent, unless there is an objection, the commission
meeting is adjourned as well. And happy holidays.
De Weerd: Yeah. Merry Christmas.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT P.M.
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Project Name: US 20/26 (Chinden Boulevard) Capacity Improvements Task Force
Prepared By: Caleb Hood, City of Meridian
Date: October 2015
,A Introduction and 'Background
The existing lane and intersection configurations along the US 20/26 (Chinden Boulevard) corridor, from Eagle
Road through Canyon County, no longer meets the needs of commuters, business and other users. Chinden is a
regional mobility corridor. The highway serves both local and inter -county users. Today, however, freight and
commuter vehicles jokey for limited space on this two-lane facility. Further, pedestrians and bicyclists have no
connected, dedicated facilities.
The existing highway configuration is not sufficient to safely handle the increased traffic and mobility demands.
The inadequacies of the current facility is not just a Meridian problem, it is a regional problem. With the SH -16
extension from SH -44 and the high growth in western Ada County, eastern Canyon County, Gem County and
particularly the City of Meridian, the current Level of Service (LOS) of the corridor has been significantly
negatively affected; LOS projections to 2040 are even worse. Segments of the corridor already function at LOS
F in both the AM peak and PM peak hours.
12005, ITD began studying the US 20/26 corridor from Aviation Way in Caldwell to Eagle Road in Boise.
This study is called the U.S. 20/26 Corridor Preservation Study. The corridor study is being conducted to
identify the transportation improvements needed to preserve the corridor in order to accommodate future traffic
demands. This study, including the environmental review, is still not complete. Until the Environmental
Assessment (EA) is complete, expansion funds cannot be programmed for the corridor. ITD anticipates having
a draft EA by spring of 2016, conducting public outreach in the summer, with adoption anticipated in late 2016.
B Purpose, Goals and Strategies -
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To ensure that US 20/26 is not a continued hindrance to economic development, regional mobility or safe
passage for motorists, pedestrians and freight, Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd, has established a local task
force.
The main goal of the task force is to realize capacity improvements along the corridor. To accomplish this goal,
three different strategies have been identified. First, some members of the task force will engage the community
to garner local support for improvements to the corridor (Community Support). Second, some members will
engage with ITD `and the ITD Board to change its policy/position on capacity improvements and begin
programming dollars (ITD Board). Third, members will engage legislators to identify a funding source(s) for
capacity improvements (Legislative). Throughout the process, the task force will ensure that local interests and
needs are part of the dialogue. Ultimately, the mission of this task for is to gain support for, and find/leverage a
funding source(s) so Chinden Boulevard can be widened immediately to a 4 -lane highway.
Ndditional capacity will improve safety by adding auxiliary lanes at intersections and an additional travel lane in
each direction. Further, continuous pedestrian and bicycle facilities are envisioned so that different modes of
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transportation can safely traverse the corridor. Reconstruction will improve mobility by providing additional
capacity improvements to travel lanes, intersections along the corridor as well as pedestrian and bicycle
facilities so that additional vehicles and different modes of transportation can traverse across the area. Widening
Chinden Boulevard will allow the fi°ee movement of commence through the Treasure Valley, providing the
infrastructure that the companies here and those looking to move here desire.
Task Force members will need to (somewhat) understand the technical issues along the corridor (eg — LOS,
crash history and programming/funding) to ensure the right steps are being taken to complete the identified
strategies. During the initial meeting(s), lists of necessary tactics/tasks to complete each strategy should be
identified and discussed (see Tactics section below). It is envisioned that one of the other initial steps of the task
force is to establish sub -committees that correspond with each strategy. The task force should identify which
tasks should be worked on first and establish deadlines/milestones. The task force may also add additional
strategies or tactics/tasks that may be necessary to achieve the goal. A talking points document will be
developed that includes information all task members can use.
C Tactics
The main goal of the task force is to realize immediate capacity improvements along the US 20/26 corridor
from Eagle Road, through Canyon County. Tactics that will help reach the goal include:
Community Support Tactics:
• Identify Additional Partners (Cities, Local Jurisdictions, AGC, ITA, Targeted Businesses)
• Reach -Out and Educate General Public
• Organize Grassroots Support
• Use Social Media (eg - Nextdoor)
• Send PSA's
• Hold Open Houses / Surveys
• Print Flyers
• Contact Local Elected Officials
• Contact Chambers of Commerce
• Contact Business Associations
• Contact HOA's
• Contact Faith Organizations
• Obtain letters, resolutions and other forms of support for widening of the corridor
• Create a website and/or online petition
• Comment on COMPASS TIP and ITD STIP
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• Understand Opportunities and Road Blocks with ITD
• Change Board's Position on Maintenance Only
• Program/Grow Strategic Initiatives Money
• Invite District 3 Staff to Offer Insight and Data
• Establish a Working Rapport with ITD Staff
• Get District 3 to Support Improvements
• Engage COMPASS Board
• Engage Brian Ness and Others on ITD Executive Team
• Focus on Safety, Mobility and Economic Development Needs of the Corridor
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Legislative Tactics:
• Engage Ada/Canyon/Gem Legislators
• Understand, Identify and Lobby for Funding Source(s)
• GARVEE
• Local Option
• ED/FEE
• STAR
• Demonstration Project
• Match Partners
• Federal Safety Program
• Grant Opportunities
• MAP -21— STIP/STP-TMA Funds
• Public -Private Partnerships
• Di -Fuel
• Fuel Tax Increase
• Registration Fee Increase
• Surplus Eliminator Extension
Additional tasks that may be useful for the task force to pursue include:
• Job -creation impact analysis
• Air quality impact analysis
• Crash history and safety analysis
• Congestion impacts of doing nothing — impacts to commuters and commercial freight
• Understand multi -modal needs
• Understand right-of-way needs
• Understand Federal requirements for corridor improvements
D Membership
The task force combines participants from a wide rang of relevant expertise, experiences, interests and know-
how. Membership on the task force is intended to include stakeholders with a working knowledge of business
needs, the economy, transportation, State policies, and public outreach concepts.
The task force is meant to provide a forum for individuals to come together and solve a regional problem. One
of the first steps in the process will be to identify and confirm strategies and tasks. Ideally, this group (or sub-
committee members) will draft formal communications to various stakeholders, elected officials, and other
business and/or groups.
In practice, this means members:
• Become familiar with the corridor and the existing conditions;
• Ensure the project's outputs meet the requirements of the community;
• Provide insight into how strategies can be accomplished;
• Regularly attend meetings;
• Respectfully consider ideas and issues raised; and
• Be willing to help, by any means necessary.
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E Meetings
It is envisioned that this task force will meet on Monday afternoons approximately once a month at Meridian
City Hall. However, more (or less) meetings may be necessary. City Staff will schedule the meetings and assist
the task force in completing the actions at hand. A meeting agenda will be provided electronically to all
members at least three days before the meeting. City Staff will update the Meridian City Council on the task
force's progress. Work of the task force may be necessary until funds are programmed in the STIP and
construction is underway.
A typical agenda will include items such as:
• Summary of previous meeting
• Review actions arising from previous meeting and/or sub -committees.
• Overall project status
• New issues arising since the last meeting
• Milestone/Progress review
• Review and summarize new actions from this meeting
• Confirming next meeting
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CITY OF MERIDIAN
CITY COUNCIL PRE -COUNCIL MEETING
SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA
Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
1. Roll -call Attendance:
X David Zaremba X Joe Borton
X Charlie Rountree X Keith Bird
X Genesis Milam _X Luke Cavener
X Mayor Tammy de Weerd
2. Adoption of the Agenda Adopted
3. Executive Session as Per Idaho State Code 74-206(d): (d) To
Consider Records that are Exempt from Disclosure as Provided in
Chapter 3, Title 9, Idaho Code
Into Executive Session at 5:01 p.m.
Out of Executive Session at 6:04 p.m.
Adjourned at 6:04 p.m.
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Meridian City Council Special Meeting December 15, 2015
A meeting of the Meridian City Council was called to order at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday,
December 15, 2015, by Mayor De Weerd.
Members Present: Mayor Tammy de Weerd, Charlie Rountree Genesis Milam, Joe
Borton, Luke Cavener and Keith Bird.
Others Present: Bill Nary, Jaycee Holman.
Item 1: Roll -call Attendance:
Roll call.
X David Zaremba X Joe Borton
X Charlie Rountree X Keith Bird
X Genesis Milam X Luke Cavener
X Mayor Tammy de Weerd
De Weerd: Okay. I will go ahead and start this evening's meeting. For the record it is
Tuesday, December 15t". I will start with roll call attendance, Madam Clerk.
Item 2: Adoption of the Agenda
De Weerd: Item No. 2 is adoption of the agenda.
Rountree: I move we adopt the agenda.
Bird: Second.
De Weerd: I have a motion and a second to adopt the agenda as stated. All those in
favor say aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
MOTION CARRIED: ALL AYES.
Item 3: Executive Session as Per Idaho State Code 74-206(d): (d) To
Consider Records that are Exempt from Disclosure as Provided in
Chapter 3, Title 9, Idaho Code
Bird: I move we go into Executive Session per Idaho State Code 74-206 (d).
Rountree: Second.
De Weerd: A motion and a second to go into Executive Session, roll call vote.
Roll Call Vote: Bird, aye; Zaremba, aye, Milam, aye; Borton, aye; Cavener, aye;
Rountree, aye.
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MOTION CARRIED: ALL AYES.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: (5:01 to 6:04 p.m.)
De Weerd: Okay. I would entertain a motion to come out of Executive Session.
Milam: So moved.
Bird: Second.
De Weerd: We have a motion and a second. All in favor say aye? Any opposed? We
are out of Executive Session.
MOTION CARRIED: ALL AYES.
De Weerd: Motion to adjourn?
Rountree: So moved.
Bird: Second.
De Weerd: All in favor?
MOTION CARRIED. ALL AYES.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:04 P.M.
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