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22-R-103 - Naming of unnamed future extension of Cibolo Valley Drive - to Cibolo Valley DriveRESOLUTION NO. 22-R-103 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING THE NAME OF THE CURRENTLY UNNAMED FUTURE EXTENSION OF CIBOLO VALLEY DRIVE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 11135 AS CIBOLO VALLEY DRIVE WHEREAS, there are several thoroughfares on the City of Schertz Master Thoroughfare Plan on the north side of IH 35 currently designated as "North & South Connector "; and WHEREAS, one of those thoroughfares is a planned secondary arterial that will be an extension of Cibolo Valley Drive which exists on the south side of IH 35; and WHEREAS, City Council requested that the Transportation Safety Advisory Commission (TSAC) recommend a name for the currently unnamed arterial segment; and WHEREAS, TSAC discussed the topic at their regular meeting on August 4, 2022, and hereby recommend that the future roadway be named Cibolo Valley Drive. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS: Section 1. The future thoroughfare to the north of IH 35 that will be the physical extension of the currently named Cibolo Valley Drive will be named Cibolo Valley Drive. Section 2. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true, and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Ordinance for all purposes and are adopted as a part of the judgment and findings of the Council. Section 3. All ordinances and codes, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with any provision of this Ordinance authorized herein are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the provisions of this Ordinance shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved herein. Section 4. This Ordinance shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America. Section 5. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Ordinance and the application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be valid, and the City hereby declares that this Ordinance would have been enacted without such invalid provision. Section 6. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this Ordinance is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and subject matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this Ordinance, was given, all as required by Chapter 551, as amended, Texas Government Code. Section 7. This Ordinance shall be effective upon the date of final adoption hereof and any publication requited by law. PASSED ON FIRST READING, the 6' of September, 2022. ATTEST: Brenda Dennis, City Secretary (CI CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS �W R& G rrez, Mayor D Y N 0 0 a) rig (D 0 0 U 0 c 0 a x CD L 0 a) E m m cn 4-+ W LO m 0 CD 0 c CD 0 CD �L Transportation Safety Advisory Commission Minutes Thursday, August 4, 2022 5:30 PM The Transportation Safety Advisory Commission (TSAC) convened for a meeting on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers, Building #4, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas 78154 TSAC Commissioners Present: Dziewit, Richard, Chair Cornelisse, Chuck Heyward, Ferrando Ragsdale, Roy Stevens, Ronald Wiley, Paul TSAC Commissioners Absent: Dominguez, Andres Icke, Steven Winter, Michael Staff Present: Brian James, Assistant City Manager Cyndi Simmons, Administrative Assistant Suzanne Williams, Public Works Director Kathy Woodlee, City Engineer Mark Davis, City Council Liaison CALL TO ORDER at 5:30 PM by Chair Richard Dziewit. ROLL CALL HEARING OF RESIDENTS There were no residents signed up to address the Commission for this meeting. 1. Minutes: Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the May 5, 2022 meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner Ferrando Heyward to approve the minutes of the May 5, 2022 meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Ronald Stevens. Motion passed. Vote was unanimous. 2. Schertz Parkway/Prairie Lane: Recommendation for establishing a restriction on turning /no U -turn on Schertz Parkway at Prairie Lane. Kathy Woodlee reported that U -turns are generally legal if they can be made safely and without interfering with other traffic and as long as there is not a sign authorized by ordinance prohibiting the action. After conducting a study at this location, it was found that that the sight distance, especially to the north, is not adequate and the median width is not adequate at this location for a safe U -turn. Commissioners asked for clarification as to whether staff was recommending no U -turns for only northbound traffic or southbound as well. Staff clarified it was for both directions. After discussion, it was agreed that this is a hazardous condition and that 8 -4 -22 Minutes Transportation Safety Advisory Commission a No U -Turn sign is recommended from both directions at Prairie Lane. Commissioner Robert Stevens motioned and Commissioner Ferrando Heyward seconded to recommend to City Council to authorize placement of a sign prohibiting U -turns on Schertz Parkway at Prairie Lane. Motion passed. Vote was unanimous 3. Cibolo Valley Drive Extension: Recommendation for naming the extension of Cibolo Valley Drive north of IH -35. On May 3, 2022, City Council requested that TSAC provide a recommendation for the naming of the roadway to be extended north/west of IH -35 opposite Cibolo Valley Drive. Commissioner Ferrando Heyward recommends that this extension be named after Eric White, the founder of Garden Ridge Pottery due to the proximity of the location of this extension to where the offices were located and for his contributions to the City of Schertz. Commissioner Paul Wiley suggested that the TSAC draft a formal process for naming streets. Commissioner Ronald Stevens suggested another future street be named after Eric White. Brian James added that after further development in this area, there is a future street that will cross this extension that may be appropriate to name after Eric White. Commissioner Chuck Cornelisse motioned and Paul Wiley seconded to recommend that this extension of Cibolo Valley Drive continue to be named Cibolo Valley Drive. Motion passed. Vote four (4) ayes, two (2) nays. 4. Updates on Various Requests and Studies: Report from Staff. Kathy Woodlee reports that the following are the items that have been referred to the Engineering Consultant for review and recommendation: • Request for Pedestrian Crosswalk on Savannah Drive near Willow Ranch. • Request for Pedestrian Crossway on Homestead Parkway near Amenity Center. • Request for Signalization of Schertz Parkway /Ashley Place intersection. • Request for enhanced stop sign at Schertz Parkway /Curtiss Avenue intersection. Status: Field data collection completed and the data analysis is underway. Kathy Woodlee reports that the following are studies regarding request for traffic control devices: • Misty Woods Subdivision • Dimrock • Woodland Oaks (east of FM 3009) • Bench Trail • Cliffside Drive • Rhine Valley Subdivision Status: Data collection is on hold pending diagnosis and repair of equipment issues. The following are TSAC items with City Council involvement: • Chapter 86 Update 05 -05 -2022 Minutes 2 • Waiting to update until inventory of all traffic control signs is completed (being collected with Pavement Condition Index (PCI) study. • Field data collection complete, analysis underway, results expected soon • Establishment of school speed zone and no parking /stopping /standing zones on Fairlawn near IH -35: • Approved by City Council on first reading May 24, 2022 • Final reading was held June 7, 2022 Other Updates: • Request for improved lighting at Belmont Parkway intersection with Old Wiederstein Road • Upgrade to LED • New LED light placed on existing pole 5. Summary of New Requests: a. Four -way stop sign at Aero Drive and Oak Street b. Speed Concerns o Westchester o Columbia o Wild Cherry 6. Staff Comments and /or New Requests: • Speeding Concerns • Columbia (west of Country Club) • Westchester o Wild Cherry 7. Future Agenda Items Requests from Commissioners: • Commissioner Ferrando Heyward inquired whether traffic counts will be conducted before the beginning of the school year and suggests that they begin two weeks after school starts to provide more accurate traffic counts. • Commissioner Chuck Cornelisse requested that the white line markers at 3009 and I -35 intersection northbound be repainted. There is confusion between lanes and is creating a traffic hazard. • Commissioner Paul Wiley noted that the white line markers at Hwy 78 and 3009 also need to be repainted. He also noted that there is a conflict between the left turn arrow traffic signals and the signage at Elbel and 3009. 8. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 6:12 PM by Chair Richard Dziewit. Attest: Richard Dziewit, Chairperson Cyndi Simmons, Recording Secretary 05 -05 -2022 Minutes 3