City of] Denton MINUTES TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION 5:30pm  City Hall 215E. McKinney Street Denton, Texas www.ciyordenton.com  DENTON Monday, May 7,2018  City Council Work Session Room  After determining that a quorum oft the Traffic Safety Commission oft the City ofDenton, Texas is present, the Chair oft the Traffic Safety Commission will thereafter convene into an open meeting on Monday, May 7,2018 at 5:32 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Commissioners: Chair Patrice Lyke, Jim Owen, Daniel Krutka, Cody Robinson, and Karen DeVinney Staff Members: Pritam Deshmukh, City Traffic Engineer; Trey Lansford, Deputy City Attorney; and  Texas  Sarah Lollar, Executive. Assistant REGULARMEETING  A. TSC18-020 Consider the approval ofTraffic Safety Commission meeting minutes of April 2,  2018.  Jim Owen made ai motion, Cody Robinson 2nd the motion.  Approved as circulated.  B. TSC18-021 Receive a report and hold a discussion on restrictive parking on Hanover drive Pritam Deshmukh, City Traffic Engineer gave a presentation. Denton Independent School District (DISD) contacted the City about parking issues on Hanover drive near Woodrow Wilson Elementary School. After meeting staff at DISD and observing a pick-up cycle at the school, Pritam agreed that Parents are double stopping on the street toj pick upi their children near the designated pick-up area causing grid-lock. The street is too narrow for any parking to safely occur during school hours. DISD Residents were: notified ofthis proposal by mailed letter and door hanger to attend the meeting tonight The lack of sidewalks in the area was also discussed along with ways to promote walking and biking Karen DeVinney made ai motion to approve, Daniel Krutka 2nd the motion. Motion passed 5-0. C. TSC18-022 Receive a report, and hold a discussion regarding railroad Quiet Zones update in  during school hours.  actions need tol be taken to improve the situation.  would like to restrict parking on the Hanover Street during school hours.  to ask any questions or share any concerns.  tos school.  the City of Denton.  Deshmukh gave an update on this ongoing project to share the recent progress.  As the areal has become more densely populated, it has become necessary to address noise concerns associated with the railroad crossings. Deshmukh discussed 4 options at the 4 most affected at-grade    crossings. Union Pacific Railroad will design and construct the improvements based on City's feedback. The entire process takes around 2 years to complete. We are currently 7 months into this Deshmukh continued discussing the proposed quiet zones for the north side that begin at Frame Street, Willis, Pertain, and Mockingbird. The estimated cost for these crossings are approximately DeVinney asked ift the $350,000 is coming from bond funds for the cones ofs silence. Deshmukh Jim Owen asked ifl Positive Train Control have any input with these types of action. Deshmukh  process.  $1,000,000 that will be included in the next Bond sale.  described the difference ini impact levels when using this method. responded that the Federal Administration regulates these issues. This item was a discussion item only, no action is needed.  D. TSC18-023 Receive a report, and hold a discussion regarding bidding construction services  for fiber optic network installation.  Deshmukh presented the overall objective oft the project which will enable staff to alter the lights and perform update as needed from a central location. The City has 121 intersections that are signalized, 801 has limited radio data that does not support camera feedback. The only way to achieve increased technology and remotely access the lights is for the signals are with the use of fiber optic. In 2007 the City received $1.8 million dollar Grant toi install this network. These funds were enough to complete phase 1. This phase will connect Bell Avenue, Colorado, Mingo and go through DCTA and connect to the Loop for a total cost of$1.6 million. This item is scheduled to go before council on May 22, 2018 for approval. Construction is scheduled for 61 months after Council Approval. Once connected with fiber optic City staff can adjust signal timings remotely instead of driving to the  site.  This item was a discussion item only, no action is needed.  E. TSC18-024 Staff Reports  Matrix Matrix-  6. Working with" TWU on adding sidewalk on the North side, ROW is very small 9. McKinney sidewalk, Oakland to Austin- Contract will be awarded on May 22, 2018 13. Parking concerns on eastbound Hickory and Fry - This area will be addressed with the  upcoming street work.  14. Schedule for Malone street replacement.  Krutka requested an update on the Hickory street project and expressed concerns about the bike lanes being removed and that the street is currently worse than before. Deshmukh explained the phases of the Hickory project that Water, Wastewater has work before Streets department and Drainage will finish the project. Sidewalks and driveways will be replaced and updated as needed. DeVinney, live on Oak Street, commended on the good use ofc communication for this project. Also, will Malone Street ever be reconstructed or should Ijust buy an SUV. Deshmukh agreed to provide an Robinson asked about the possibility of adding right turn lanes and left turn lights on Old North and University and Nottingham and University. Ify you are turning left at either intersection you will be  update on Malone. (#14 on Matrix)    stuck for several light cycles. Deshmukh responded that both intersections are part oft the 2018 small transportation projects and are currently being designed. (#'s15and 16 on Matrix) Krutka mentioned that 10 ofs sidewalk is missing near Sycamore and wainwright near the apartments Deshmukh concluded the meeting announcing that Nancy DiMarco has resigned her position in the Traffic Safety Commission. We will go through the City Secretary office for the council district. Robinson announced that he is leaving Denton and that next month will be his last meeting. He has  are. Please add to the Matrix. (#17 on Matrix)  informed Council Member Briggs ofhis resignation.  CONCLUDINGIEMS  Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond toi inquiries from the Public Utilities Board or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal to place the matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 ofthe Texas Open Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no action will be taken, to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; an honorary or salutary recognition ofaj public official, public employee, or other citizen; ai reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended ori is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee ofthe municipality; or an announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda  Adjournment: 6:17 pm  APPROVED  PatricéL Lyke Chair  bulae Becky Owens Administrative Assistant