Citizens Traffic Advisory Board
Regular MeetingHenderson, NV · October 19, 2023
Minutes
CITY OF HENDERSON
CITIZENS TRAFFIC ADVISORY BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 19, 2023
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Nathan Goldberg called the Citizens Traffic Advisory Board meeting to
order at 6:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers Conference Room, 240 Water
Street, Henderson, Nevada 89015.
II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL
Alexis Solorzano, Administrative Assistant I, confirmed the Citizens Traffic
Advisory Board meeting had been posted in compliance with the Nevada Open
Meeting Law.
PRESENT: Chair Nathan Goldberg
Paul Backofen
Emily Campbell
Pat Gallagher
Jordan Godorov
Jay Norris
ABSENT: Kondala Rao Mantri (excused)
STAFF: Wade Gochnour, Assistant City Attorney III
Christina Richter, Project Engineer II
Janet Sandifer, Deputy City Clerk
Alexis Solorzano, Administrative Assistant I
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments presented.
IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
(Motion)
Member Pat Gallagher introduced a motion to accept the agenda, as presented.
The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chair Nathan Goldberg declared
the motion carried.
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V. NEW BUSINESS
1 MINUTES
CITIZENS TRAFFIC ADVISORY BOARD
JANUARY 19, 2023
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Minutes of the Citizens Traffic Advisory Board Meeting of January 19, 2023.
(Motion)
Member Jordan Godorov introduced a motion to adopt the minutes of the
January 19, 2023, as presented. The vote favoring approval was unanimous.
Chair Nathan Goldberg declared the motion carried.
2 INTERSECTION OF BICENTENNIAL PARKWAY AND VIA CONTESSA
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Board Members will discuss construction of a channelized median to prohibit
the northbound to westbound left turn movement and the post-installation
conditions of Bicentennial Parkway and Via Contessa.
Christina Richter, Project Engineer II, provided a presentation, titled Interstate
Improvements – Via Contessa at Bicentennial Pkwy, and highlighted the
information contained on the following slides:
Citizen Concerns
Data Collection and Observations
Gap Study and Additional Gap Study Information
Related Concerns in the Area
Recommendations
Potential Unintended Consequences
Chair Nathan Goldberg stated this agenda item is for information and discussion
only and confirmed with Ms. Richter it would be presented on a future agenda
for further review.
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3 ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Board Members will elect a Chairperson of the Citizens Traffic Advisory Board.
Chair Nathan Goldberg opened the floor for nominations for the Office of Chair
of the Citizens Traffic Advisory Board.
Member Jay Norris stated Chair Goldberg is doing a great job in this capacity.
Chair Goldberg said he would be happy to continue serving as the Chair.
There being no additional nominations, Chair Goldberg declared the Chair
nominations closed.
(Motion)
Member Paul Backofen introduced a motion to elect Chair Nathan Goldberg for
the Office of Chair of the Citizens Traffic Advisory Board. The vote favoring
approval was unanimous. Chair Nathan Goldberg declared the motion carried.
4 ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Board Members will elect a Vice-Chairperson of the Citizens Traffic Advisory
Board.
Vice Chair Pat Gallagher stated he will remain on the Citizens Traffic Advisory
Board; however, he will not be available to serve in a Chair or Vice Chair
capacity at this time.
Chair Nathan Goldberg opened the floor for nominations for the Office of Chair
of the Citizens Traffic Advisory Board.
Chair Goldberg inquired if Member Paul Backofen would be willing to serve as
the Vice Chair, and he accepted the nomination.
There being no additional nominations, Chair Goldberg declared the Vice Chair
nominations closed.
(Motion)
Member Jay Norris introduced a motion to elect Member Paul Backofen for the
Office of Vice Chair of the Citizens Traffic Advisory Board. The vote favoring
approval was unanimous. Chair Nathan Goldberg declared the motion carried.
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VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS
Responding to the inquiry from Member Pat Gallagher regarding the timeframe
for the construction along Horizon Ridge to be completed, Christina Richter,
Project Engineer II, stated she could email that information to the Board
members next week.
Members Jordan Godorov and Paul Backofen inquired about their Oaths of
Office.
VII. SET NEXT MEETING
The next meeting was set for Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments presented.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Chair Nathan Goldberg adjourned
the meeting at 6:27 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
/s/ Janet Sandifer
Janet Sandifer,
Deputy City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF HENDERSON
CITIZENS TRAFFIC ADVISORY BOARD
AGENDA
Thursday, October 19, 2023 Council Chambers Conference Room
6:00 PM 240 S Water St.
Meeting Inquiries: (702) 267-3200 Henderson, Nevada 89015
For those requiring special assistance or accommodation to attend or participate in this
meeting, arrangements for a sign language interpreter or services necessary for effective
communication for qualified persons with disabilities should be made as soon as possible,
but no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event. Please contact Alexis Solorzano at
(702) 267-3200 or TTY: 7-1-1 at least 72 hours in advance to request a sign language
interpreter. You may also submit your request by using Contact Henderson.
The Chairman reserves the right to hear agenda items out of order, combine two or more
agenda items for consideration, remove an item from the agenda, or delay discussion
relating to an item on the agenda at any time.
Public comment will be taken at the designated Public Comment periods. Individuals will be
limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons for a group will be limited to ten (10) minutes
at the discretion of the Chairman.
The Chairman reserves the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or repetitive
comments that disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of the meeting. See
NRS 241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive conduct include, without limitation, yelling,
stamping of feet, whistles, applause, heckling, name calling, use of profanity, personal
attacks, physical intimidation, threatening use of physical force, assault, battery, or any other
acts intended to impede the meeting or infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee
members, City staff, or meeting participants.
Backup materials for agenda items can be found in the Office of the City Clerk or on the
City's website at: http://www.cityofhenderson.com. To request backup materials, please
contact Alexis Solorzano at (702) 267-3200.
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters on
the agenda. Individuals will be limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons
for a group will be limited to ten (10) minutes at the discretion of the Chairman.
The Chairman reserves the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or
repetitive comments that disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly
conduct of the meeting. In addition, any person willfully disrupting the meeting
may be removed from the room by the presiding officer. See NRS
241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive conduct include, without limitation,
yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause, heckling, name calling, use of
profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation, threatening use of physical
force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to impede the meeting or
infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee members, City staff, or
meeting participants.
IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action)
V. NEW BUSINESS
1 MINUTES
CITIZENS TRAFFIC ADVISORY BOARD
JANUARY 19, 2023
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt
Minutes of the Citizens Traffic Advisory Board Meeting of January 19, 2023.
2 INTERSECTION OF BICENTENNIAL PARKWAY AND VIA CONTESSA
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
For Information and Discussion Only.
Board Members will discuss construction of a channelized median to prohibit
the northbound to westbound left turn movement and the post-installation
conditions of Bicentennial Parkway and Via Contessa.
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3 ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Elect
Board Members will elect a Chairperson of the Citizens Traffic Advisory Board.
4 ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Elect
Board Members will elect a Vice-Chairperson of the Citizens Traffic Advisory
Board.
VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS
The Chairman and Members may speak on any subject under this section of the
agenda. Chairman and Members may comment on matters including, without
limitation, future agenda items, upcoming meeting dates, and meeting
procedures. Comments made cannot be acted upon or discussed at this
meeting, but may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
VII. SET NEXT MEETING
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
Items discussed under this Public Comment period cannot be acted upon at this
meeting, but may be referred to a future agenda for consideration. Individuals
will be limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons for a group will be limited
to ten (10) minutes, at the discretion of the Chairman. The Chairman reserves
the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or repetitive comments that
disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of the meeting. In
addition, any person willfully disrupting the meeting may be removed from the
room by the presiding officer. See NRS 241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive
conduct include, without limitation, yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause,
heckling, name calling, use of profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation,
threatening use of physical force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to
impede the meeting or infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee
members, City staff, or meeting participants.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Posted not later than 9:00 a.m. of the third working day before the meeting, at the following locations:
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City Hall, 240 South Water Street
www.cityofhenderson.com
https://notice.nv.gov
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