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2021-05-03Meeting Minutes Meridian Transportation Commission May 3, 2021 Virtual Meeting Information https:us02web.zoom.us/j/84 148983084 Or join by phone: Dial 669-900-6833 and enter Webinar ID: 84148983084 Audio and video technical issues were occurring in Council Chambers. Roll call was taken after the technical issues were resolved. (Meeting called to order at 3:57 p.m.; Zoom Meeting started and roll taken) X Walter Steed X Stephen Lewis (via -zoom) O Shawn Martin (Ex-officio via Zoom) X David Ballard X Jared Smith (via -zoom) X Toni Tisdale (Ex-officio-via Zoom) X Ryan Lancaster X Zachary Shoemaker (via- X Ian Updilce (Ex-officio-via (via zoom) zoom) zoom) X Tom LeClaire X Joseph Leckie (via -zoom) X Alissa Taysom (Ex-Offcio via (via -zoom) Zoom) O Tracy Hopkins X Luke Cavener, (Ex-Officio via X Justin Price (Ex-Offcio via (excused) Zoom) zoom) Others Present: Marl< Ghiorso (chambers), E. Kane (zoom), C. Hood (zoom), and M. Carson (chambers) Adoption of the Agenda Chairman Steed noted one change to the agenda, item 3 may be moved down on the agenda until the citizen is present in chambers or on zoom. Mr. Ghiorso informed staff he may be running behind. Chairman Steed called for any additional changes, none were noted. Commissioner Ballard motioned to adopt the agenda with the noted change; second by Commissioner Lewis - all ayes- motion passed. I . Approval of April 5"', 2021 meeting minutes Chairman Steed called for any corrections, comments or needed changes. Noted changes were made and Ms. Carson will amend the April 5`h minutes to reflect: • Approval of the Minutes motion by Commissioner Lancaster; second by Commissioner Ballard • Adoption of the April 5`h Agenda 2"1 made by Commissioner Lewis • On page 5 of the packet, Staff Communications 3rd paragraph noted the 4-way stop intersection of Vanderbilt and Lichfield. Chairman Steed would like the minutes to reflect, that the School Zone Subcommittee will review and report back to the Commission. No additional corrections were noted. A motion to approve the April 5th meeting minutes was made by Commissioner Ballard; second by Commissioner LeClaire — all ayes- motion passed to approve the April 5`h, 2021 minutes with the noted amendments. Old Business Items 2. Transportation Projects Update Ms. Carson addressed the Commission and noted that the Transportation Projects updates begin on page 7. New items are in bold and Ms. Carson will highlight a few of the notable items and stand for questions at the end. Ms. Carson began with the Linder Rd., Overland to Franklin and noted that City Council approved on April 20`h, $2.5 million to help fund the overpass. On pg. 9 Ms. Carson noted the Lal<e Hazel and Eagle signal and that full design is included in the Staff Communications if anyone would like to review it. Staff continues to express concerns about pathway crossings behind cars. Ms. Carson moved onto pg. 10 under ITD projects and highlighted the Linder Road to Locust Grove corridor project and the controlled traffic during construction. Again, more details can be found in Staff Communications. On pg. I I Ms. Carson noted the SH69, Kuna to Meridian Traffic Study and that ITD will be doing some interim improvements to restrict left turn movements at Calderwood and SH69, which are not specifically related to the study. More details can be found in Staff Communications. On pg. 12 the 2"d Street, Broadway to Pine project was submitted to COMPASS for consideration of a $25K project development grant. Ms. Carson concluded by noting the new Rides -to -Wellness program that launched for Meridian veterans to get rides to the Boise VA Medical Center. Ms. Carson stood for questions, which took place. A motion by Commissioner Lewis was made to have a letter sent to the City Council recommending a review of the concerns about the pathway crossings on the Lake Hazel and Eagle road project (on pg. 9 of the packet); second by Commissioner Ballard —discussion took place and vote taken - all ayes — motion passed. Ms. Carson and Chairman Steed will draft the letter. New Business Items 3. Chinden at Black Cat Citizen Complaint Discussed after Item 6. Chairman Steed opened this item and asked Mr. Hood to provide an introduction of Marl< Ghiorso and provide a brief summary on the issue. Mr. Hood noted the memo on page 14, in the packet, which outlines the complaint and what Mr. Ghiorso came to address. Chairman Steed invited Mr. Ghiorso to address the Commission, which he did, regarding the need for a west- bound deceleration lane at Chinden and Black Cat. Mr. Ghiorso expressed a significant safety issue at this intersection. Mr. Hood provided a brief update on the conversations that have taken place between the City, ITD, ACHD and the four developers involved with developments around this intersection. Mr. Hood noted that intersection is not in its final developed state as designed with ITD and Costco, but there is a timing and funding shortfall that currently exists, which complicates resolving the issue in the near future. Discussions are taking place with developers to see if there are any options to mitigate the traffic risk prior to the full build out of the 6 lane ITD design. Chairman Steed opened the floor for discussion, which took place. 4. Meridian Police Department Sgt. Frasier was not in attendance so no update was provided. Item will remain on agenda for future meetings. 5. Ordinance and Development Subcommittee Update (T. LeClaire) Commissioner LeClaire provided a brief update from the meeting that occurred at 2:30pm today. The Subcommittee has been following a House Bill 129 (HB) that passed in the Legislature, which is anticipated to go into effect on July I, 2021 regarding off -road vehicles. The HB would limit Golf Cart and ATV/UTV access on the arterial/collectors streets, but would allow use on city streets. The Subcommittee has had the draft city ordinance rewritten, which is in the packet, to follow the language of the HB. The Subcommittee is reporting that the revised ordinance is ready for review by the Transportation Commission. The Subcommittee is recommending that the ordinance be approved at the June meetin nd forwarded on as a recommendation to the City Council. e another public hearing occur for public testimony on the recommended proposal. Commissioner LeClaire stood for questions, and Chairman Steed opened the floor for discussion, which took place. A motion by Commissioner Lewis to forward the April 5th ATV/UTV draft ordinance to Council with a recommendation to adopt the ordinance and city council hold a hearing; second by Commissioner Lancaster. Chairman Steed called for a vote — I nay by Commissioner Ballard, 5 aye — motion passed. 6. Transportation Commission Subcommittee Evaluation (Chrm. Steed) Chairman Steed gave a He overview ci how the four Subcommittees were formed along with a recap of 6-month action by the Transportation Commission to evaluate the usefulness and continuance of the subcommittees. Chairman Steed opened the floor for discussion which took place. The Subcommittees will continue as organized. Chairman Steed opened the floor for discussion, which took place. Chairman Steed recognized the citizen that entered the chambers to speak on the Chinden at Black Cat complaint. Item 3 was then discussed at approximately 1:20 of the meeting. 7. Staff Communications (M. Carson) Ms. Carson noted the Staff Communications start on page 25 of the packet and the change in format. Since no objections have been expressed, she will continue with the new summary format moving forward. As previously stated, if the Commission doesn't like the new format Is. Carson is happy to change it back. Ms. Carson began by congratulating the reappointments to the Transportation Commission of Mr. Lewis, Mr. Hopkins and Mr. Smith with a term expiration of 5/31/20246 Ms. Carson noted the HW 16 clarification and the continuation down McDermott Road response from Mr. Lakey at ITD. Volume throughput on HW 16 currently exceeds the capacity of the 2 lane McDermott Rd. Ms. Carson briefly touched on the SH69, Meridian at Calderwood as it was covered in the Projects Update, Ms. Carson concluded by highlighting the I-84 Corridor study that COMPASS and ITD are collaborating on. A summary of feedback is included in the packet, and the topic was also covered under the project's updates. Ms. Carson stood for questions and Chairman Steed opened the floor for discussion on the Staff Communication topics, which took place. Chairman Steed reviewed the Future Meeting Topics and noted that item 8 should be struck through. Ms. Carson briefly highlight item 9, that will be presented in June. Chairman Steed asked for any additional items to be added, none were noted. Chairman Steed asked for any open discussion items and feedback on returning to in -person meetings. Ms. Carson will confirm with the Mayor's office. Future Meeting Topics g, n-rvn rrvir_„is r�.�.. n.,,a:.,,.,,-� _June item to be removed as it was discussed at the May meeting 9. Downtown Meridian Parking Study now June I O.ACHD Bilce and Pedestrian Treatment 11. Comprehensive Plan and Master Mobility Map 12. Harvest Service Update Next Meeting Date: June 7, 2021 Adjourn Chairman Steed asked for a motion to adjourn, which was made by Commissioner Ballard; second by Commissioner Lewis. Meeting adjourned at 5*30. (AUDIO RECORDING AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST) APPROVED: C I ) re/4 /-J WALTER STEED, CHAIR A' CH 5UN (C:ity Clerlc) DATE DATE