Citizens Traffic Advisory Board

CITY OF HENDERSON CITIZENS TRAFFIC ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES November 20, 2014 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Slater called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m., in the Council Chambers Conference Room, 240 Water Street, Henderson, Nevada. II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL John Penuelas, City Traffic Engineer, confirmed the meeting had been posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law by posting the agenda three working days prior to the meeting at the Multigenerational Center, City Hall, Whitney Ranch Recreational Center, and Fire Station No. 86. 6 Via Antincendio, Henderson, Nevada. In addition, copies of the agenda were mailed to each person having an item on the agenda and to all those on the Agenda Master Mailing List. Present: Chairman Jerry Slater Andrew Blanchard Ken Curry Wayne Horlacher Sheri Lileikis Alissa “Blythe” Matkin Absent: Karen Fabian Staff: John Penuelas, City Traffic Engineer April Parra, Council and Commission Svcs Reporter Brent Gunson, Assistant City Attorney III Citizens Traffic Advisory Board Page 2 of 4 November 20, 2014 - Minutes III. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no comments presented by the public. IV. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA (Motion) Mr. Curry introduced a motion to accept the agenda as presented. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Slater declared the motion carried. V. NEW BUSINESS 1 MINUTES AUGUST 21, 2014 PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Approve minutes of August 21, 2014. (Motion) Ms. Curry introduced a motion to approve the minutes of August 21, 2014, meeting as presented. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Slater declared the motion carried. 2 GALLERIA SPEED STUDY PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Review and approve Galleria Drive speed limit study and recommendations on modifying speed limit. John Penuelas, City Traffic Engineer, distributed a map of the proposed area and reviewed the Galleria Drive (Stephanie Street to Lake Las Vegas) Speed Limit Study. Areas of discussion included: Speed Limits, Study Purpose, Data Required, Decision Process, Prevailing Speeds, Traffic Volumes, Roadway Design Elements, Crash History, and Sight Distance. Mr. Penuelas recommended the following speed limits on Galleria Drive:  35 mph speed limit between Stephanie Street and Boulder Highway to maintain a safe environment that encourages biking and walking.  45 mph speed limit between Boulder Highway and Olivia Parkway due to prevailing speeds and limited adjacent development.  40 mph speed limit from Olivia Parkway to Lake Las Vegas Parkway due to the design speed of the existing vertical and horizontal curves. Citizens Traffic Advisory Board Page 3 of 4 November 20, 2014 - Minutes Responding to a question by Chairman Slater regarding the 40 mph speed limit on the vertical curves, Mr. Penuelas stated they resulted from the design parameters that the City of Henderson and the consultant came up with. Responding to Mr. Curry’s question regarding the 12 angle accidents, Mr. Penuelas stated that angle accidents are not speed related and are due to driver mistakes. A discussion ensued regarding future traffic control devices for the area. Responding to a question by Mr. Blanchard regarding the section that is to remain at 35 mph, Mr. Penuelas stated he is comfortable with the section of roadway by the water park remaining at 35 mph due to the pedestrian and bike traffic. He also noted that the police department felt that 35 mph is a reasonable speed. (Motion) Chairman Horlacher introduced a motion to approve the staff recommendation as presented. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Slater declared the motion carried. VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS There were no comments presented by the Chairman or Members. VII. SET NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Citizens Traffic Advisory Board was scheduled for December 18, 2014, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers Conference Room, Henderson City Hall, 240 Water Street, Henderson, Nevada. VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no comments presented by the public. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Slater adjourned the meeting at 6:38 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Citizens Traffic Advisory Board Page 4 of 4 November 20, 2014 - Minutes ____________________________ April Parra, Council and Commission Services Reporter