Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation

CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION (CACT) Wednesday, November 10, 2021, Virtual Meeting via Microsoft Teams, 7:00 p.m. DRAFT MINUTES 1. Call to Order: Meeting called to order at 7:05 pm 2. Reading of Virtual Meeting Notice: This meeting was held via electronic communications using ‘Microsoft Teams.’ This meeting was held pursuant to and in compliance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Section 2.2-3708.2 and state and local legislation adopted to allow for continued government operation during the COVID-19 declared emergency. Roll Call: ● CACT Members: Dave Gustafson (Chair), Jason Garman (Vice Chair), Arthur Agin, Andrew Olesen, Shaun Dakin ● City Staff: Jeff Sikes (CACT Staff Liaison), Ana Mazidi, Cameron Gahres ● City Council: Councilman David Snyder ● Planning Commission: Melissa Teates ● Public: Alan Brangman, Michael Chase, Joseph Rollo, Stu Whitaker, Martin Barna 3. Public Comment: Jeff reported that no public comments were received in writing, and no members of the public offered comments during the meeting. 4. City Council and PC Liaison Updates: Councilman Snyder discussed the following items: ● The passing of the infrastructure bill, and implores regional and local agencies to gear up to compete effectively for funds. ● The regional focus on electric vehicles and being appropriately ready to accommodate and encourage growth. ● Speed cameras, and advocates for the City to use the limited authority it already has, as well as for more local control/authority. ● Discussion about the general public process for new infrastructure funding and the state legislative process / wish-listing. ● Seven Corners Ring Road - request from Fairfax County to review / give an endorsement, and advocates for further investigation to protect the City’s interests, and requests input. Melissa updated on the recent workshop for street naming in West Falls and the large upcoming agenda for the Planning COmmission including reviews of Founders Row II and the Broad/Washington site plan. 5. October Meeting Minutes: No comments or changes to meeting minutes. 6. Action Item: S Lee / S Oak St Traffic Calming Project: Jeff presented the latest on the project: ● Light (updated signage/striping) and heavy (speed humps) solutions included in two phases ● Communication issues with neighbors regarding right-of-way and lack of notice prior to digging/install ● Working group members suggest the possibility of removing the S Lee / S Oak stop sign from the plan as unnecessary with the speed humps anticipated to create the desired calming effect. The working group will confer with neighbors to provide a final answer. ● Art motions to approve heavy solutions plan with option for 3-way stop sign at S Lee / S Oak St intersection to be confirmed by letter from the working group to DPW, Jason seconds, motion passes 4-0. 7. Action Item: Founders Row II Comments to Council: Art presented the latest version of the comments document. Melissa suggested an executive summary to highlight critical items. Jason motions to approve with the inclusion of the executive summary, Dave seconds, motion passes 4-0. 8. Discussion Item: ARPA funds: General discussion on City Council approval of $100,000 for 20mph speed limits; Jeff to further investigate details (enforcement, etc.). 9. Discussion Item: Pending Development Updates: The One City Center project is anticipated to come before Council again on December 13 for potential granting of first reading. 10. NTC Updates: Jeff is in contact with the consultant for Greenway DOwns with anticipated preliminary drawings in the next couple months. Jeff also received a request to investigate potential traffic calming for Gresham Place. 11. Staff Report: General discussion of the Seven Corners Ring Road project proposal. 12. Member Reports: General discussion of the delay to the dual trails crossing project due to procurement issues and engineering issues due to grade changes, and the creation of a bizarre interim condition. 13. Adjourn: Motion to adjourn passes 4-0 at 9:30 pm.