LCMNA

1/18 thru 1/20 paving on Magee

PIMA COUNTY

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

201 NORTH STONE AVENUE, FOURTH FLOOR

TUCSON, ARIZONA 85701-1207

PRISCILLA S. CORNELIO, P. E.	(520) 740-6410
DIRECTOR	FAX (520) 740-6439

January 17, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Annabelle Valenzuela, Program Manager

Pima County Department of Transportation

Office: (520) 740-6445 Cell phone (520) 591-9563

E-mail: Annabelle.Valenzuela@dot.pima.gov

PAVING WORK
MAGEE ROAD AND LA CHOLLA BOULEVARD

CORTARO FARMS ROAD/MAGEE ROAD: THORNYDALE ROAD TO ORACLE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Pima County, Ariz. (Jan 17) Starting Wednesday, January 18, through Friday, January 20, 2012, the Pima County Department of Transportation, Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) and their contractor Ashton Company will begin paving work on west Magee Road and La Cholla Boulevard as part of the Cortaro Farms Road/Magee Road: Thornydale Road to Oracle Road Improvement Project .

DRAFT MINUTES LCMNA 4/26/2011

La Canada/Magee Neighborhood Association
Spring General Meeting
April 26, 2011
6:30-8:00 p.m.
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

I. Opening – Past President Steve Sisson opened the meeting by telling the residents that Dave Davis has resigned as President. Steve would be the Acting President.
            A. Appreciation – Steve thanked St. Andrew’s Church for the meeting space, Digigraph for printing the flyer, and Vantage West Credit Union, UA Healthcare, Swenson’s, Mama’s Pizza, and Starbucks for door prizes.
            B. Introductions – Steve introduced all the LCMNA Board members, Ann Day, Rick Ellis, and Mark Stratton.
            C. Slide Show – Steve narrated a slide show that Donna Heidinger put together that discussed the issues that LCMNA had worked on over the years and those that are still under consideration.
            D. Supervisor Ann Day – She discussed the value and importance of LCMNA to the neighborhood and the county. She applauded Steve for all he has done for LCMNA and the neighborhood. She stated we all must stay involved as individuals. She said getting sound walls along La Canada was the only issue that she recalled in which LCMNA was not successful. She stated that the five RTA road projects in NW Tucson were due in part to LCMNA. She reiterated many of LCMNA’s successes. She stated that, with the improvement in the economy, there will be more rezoning issues coming up before the Board of Supervisors. She said LCMNA is the eyes and ears for her between growth and the quality of life of the residents. She said she needs us and encouraged the residents to become involved. She reported on Imagine Greater Tucson and asked that we all take part in those meetings in May.

II. Reports
             A. New Directions – Steve reported that two years ago we had 12 Board members. The majority are gone now, for various reasons. He asked the attendees “Where do we go from here?” He mentioned the Board positions for which we need volunteers: President, Recording Secretary, Fundraising, and other openings. He mentioned that those who are interested could fill out the card attached to the agenda and leave it at the end of the meeting.
             B. Minutes of November 30, 2011 Fall General Meeting – Steve stated that the minutes were posted on the LCMNA website. As there were no objections, he stated the minutes were approved as posted.
            C. Treasurer’s Report – Karen Sonnek reported that we have nothing in the treasury. The funds we made at the yard sale and from a donation by Vantage West all went toward mailing the flyer for this meeting.
            D. Fundraising – Steve stated that we need a Fundraising chair to organize soliciting funds from businesses and residents and for another yard sale.
            E. Neighborhood Watch – Steve mentioned that there have been a few burglaries in our area lately. He also mentioned that there is a homeless enclave in the Pegler Wash. He thanked Ann Day for the speedy removal of the graffiti on the new art walls on La Canada.

III. Ongoing Business – Rick Ellis, Pima County Department of Transportation, commented on the road projects in our area.
·         La Canada – Ina to Calle Concordia: This roadway will be completely finished by fall. He asked residents to please follow the speed limits. The WAPA pole will not be moved at Ina and La Canada.
·         Magee – Mona Lisa to La Canada: Work on this section has begun and will be completed in two years.
·         La Canada – Ina to River Road: Work will begin in the fall.
·         W. leg of Magee – Mona Lisa to Thornydale: Work will begin in the fall including a new bridge over the CDO wash.
·         La Cholla – Magee to Overton: Work will begin by end of 2011, including a bridge over the CDO wash.
·         Magee – La Canada to Oracle: He will advertise for bids at the end of 2011 and work will begin next year.
·         Ina and Oracle intersection: Work will begin late 2011 or early 2012. It will take three to four months to complete.
Rick thanked us all for our patience with the construction.

IV. New Business – Mark Stratton from Metro Water told us that all these road projects have required that the water lines be moved and Metro (and we as taxpayers) has to pay for it. He said one of their wells at the NW corner of Magee and La Cholla is in the right-of-way and has to be moved. He looked at several sites in the area but decided on county property at the SE corner of Magee and La Cholla. Metro Water would need a 100’ by 100’ area for the well. It would be surrounded by walls and he will listen to ideas to make them attractive. Metro is already two months behind in digging the well. He hopes to drill by June or July. The work will take two months. Steve asked for a show of hands among the audience for approval to move the well. The audience gave their unanimous approval. Mark said the county would pay for the relocation.

V. Call to audience – There was very little time left but there were two suggestions. One was that e-mail notification would be sufficient and a mailed flyer was not necessary. The other was that there is no address listed for donations to be sent. Karen gave the audience LCMNA’s post office box number.

VI. Drawing for Door Prizes
·         Plant from UMC – Claudia Harbers
·         Plant from UMC – Mary Lu Kiracofe
·         BBQ knife set from Vantage West – Sharon Woolridge
·         Pen and pencil set from Vantage West – Steve Woolridge
·         Wine glasses from Vantage West – Charlie Lavalley
·         Swenson’s gift certificate – Deloris Roberts
·         Mama’s gift certificate – Lee Harbers
·         Starbuck’s gift certificates – Linda Masterson and Cindy Gastreich

VII. Adjournment – Steve adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Judy Moll, Recording Secretary
April 30, 2011

There were 85 people in attendance and $122 was collected from residents.

DRAFT MINUTES LCMNA 4/26/2011

La Canada/Magee Neighborhood Association
Spring General Meeting
April 26, 2011
6:30-8:00 p.m.
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

Respectfully submitted,

Judy Moll, Recording Secretary
April 30, 2011

There were 85 people in attendance and $122 was collected from residents.

10/10/11 Traffic Shift-La Cholla/Magee

PIMA COUNTY

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

201 NORTH STONE AVENUE, FOURTH FLOOR

TUCSON, ARIZONA 85701-1207

PRISCILLA S. CORNELIO, P. E.	(520) 740-6410
DIRECTOR	FAX (520) 740-6439

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Oct. 7, 2011

Julie Simon, Program Coordinator

Pima County Department of Transportation

Office: (520) 740-6410

E-mail: Julie.Simon@dot.pima.gov

Traffic shift at the intersection of La Cholla Boulevard and Magee Road

Cortaro Farms Road/Magee Road: Thornydale Road To Oracle Road Improvement Project

Pima County, Ariz. – (Oct. 7) On Monday, Oct. 10, 2011, at 5 a.m., the Pima County Department of Transportation, and the Regional Transportation Authority contractor Ashton Company will be shifting traffic through the intersection of La Cholla Boulevard and westbound Magee Road.

Northbound and southbound traffic on La Cholla will be shifted to the west side of the intersection through to the newly constructed lanes on the west side of La Cholla. There will be one lane of travel in each direction.

Temporary traffic signals will be installed on the west side of the intersection to facilitate the new detour.

All businesses will remain accessible during construction.

Please approach the area with caution and obey all traffic control devices. In the event of mechanical failure or inclement weather, the schedule is subject to change.

These restrictions will remain in effect until fall of 2011.

For more information, contact Julie C. Simon, Program Coordinator at (520) 740-6410 or visit the project website at http://roadprojects.pima.gov/CortaroMagee/.

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) is the fiscal manager of the $2.1 billion plan approved by Pima County voters on May 16, 2006. The RTA Board is comprised of representatives from local jurisdictions in Pima County, including the cities of Tucson and South Tucson, Pima County, the towns of Marana, Oro Valley, and Sahuarita, the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and the Tohono O’odham Nation. A representative of the Arizona State Transportation Board also serves on the board. For more information at the RTA plan, visit www.RTAmobility.com or call (520) 770-0410

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6/24/2011 Striping and traffic switch on La Canada

Subject:	Striping and traffic switch on La Canada
Date:	6/23/2011 4:27:49 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time
From:	PimaCountyDepartment.ofTransportation@pima.gov

Good afternoon,

Attached is a construction update distributed today by Pima County Department of Transportation regarding the La Canada roadway improvement project.

For more information please contact Annabelle Valenzuela at (520) 740-6410 or by e-mail Annabelle.Valenzuela@dot.pima.gov.

Thank you,

Priscilla S. Cornelio, P.E., Director
Pima County Department of Transportation
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La Cholla Boulevard Lane Closures Beginning June 19, 2011

Subject:	La Cholla Boulevard Lane Closures Beginning June 19, 2011
Date:	6/15/2011 3:53:32 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time
From:	PimaCountyDepartment.ofTransportation@pima.gov

Good afternoon,

Attached is a news release distributed today by Pima County Department of Transportation regarding the Cortaro Farms Road/Magee roadway improvement project.

For more information please contact Annabelle Valenzuela at (520) 740-6410 or by e-mail Annabelle.Valenzuela@dot.pima.gov.

Thank you,

Priscilla S. Cornelio, P.E., Director
Pima County Department of Transportation

PCDOT Proposed Modifications to Public Outreach

Subject:

Community Participation/Mitigation Ordinance Proposed Modifications to Public Outreach

Date:

6/20/2011 1:32:55 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time

From:

PimaCountyDepartment.ofTransportation@pima.gov

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Good Afternoon.
The Pima County Department of Transportation is proposing changes to how we conduct public involvement on transportation projects. Please see the attached letter and draft ordinance. As the letter states we are reviewing our public outreach and engineering processes in efforts to minimize our project costs during this troubled economy. Our goal is to streamline our processes and yet design and construct quality projects. We request your review and comment on these proposed changes.
Thank you in advance for your involvement
Priscilla S. Cornelio, P.E., Director
Pima County Department of Transportation
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06-2011: LCMNA New Slate of Officers & Volunteers

President

Hildebrand, Stephen

1560 West Liddell Drive - 85704

Section 27, Ranchos de la Canada 2

shildebrand2002@comcast.net
465-9613 cell

Vice President

Thornton, Eric

8515 N Mulberry Place - 85704

Section 26, Ranchos de La Canada 1
ethorn20@comcast.net
219-2633

Executive & Recording Secretary

Ochse, Ann

7200 N San Anna - 85704

Section 34, Casa Roma Estates

annochse@msn.com

(520)678-1382 cell

Treasurer

Sonnek-Canez, Karen

7460 San Anna - 85704

Section 34, Casa Roma Estates

ksc-heat11@q.com

744-6096

Calle Concordia Closed 6/7-6/21 2011

PIMA COUNTY

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

201 NORTH STONE AVENUE, FOURTH FLOOR

TUCSON, ARIZONA 85701-1207

PRISCILLA S. CORNELIO, P. E.	(520) 740-6410
DIRECTOR	FAX (520) 740-6439

June 3, 2011

Subject: La Cañada Drive: Ina Road to Calle Concordia Roadway Improvement Project

Residential Street Closure – West Calle Concordia

Dear Neighbor:

The Pima County Department of Transportation and their contractor, KE&G Construction will be closing Calle Concordia on the west side of La Cañada from Tuesday, June 7 through June 21, 2011.

Calle Concordia will be closed beginning at 6:30 a.m. on June 7, 2011 and will reopen at 5:00 p.m. on June 21, 2011. The closure is necessary in order for crews to build up the grade of the road and pour concrete and curbing on La Cañada. All traffic will be directed through Rancho Feliz Drive at the west end of Calle Concordia.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding.

For more information on the La Cañada: Ina to Calle Concordia improvement project, contact Annabelle Valenzuela, Community Relations, (520) 740-6410 or email Annabelle.Valenzuela@dot.pima.gov.

Sincerely,

The La Cañada Project Team

5/23 thru 5/26/2011 night work on La Ca�ada

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

201 NORTH STONE AVENUE, FOURTH FLOOR

TUCSON, ARIZONA 85701-1207

PRISCILLA S. CORNELIO, P. E.

(520) 740-6410

DIRECTOR

FAX (520) 740-6439

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NIGHTTIME WORK ON LA CAÑADA

May 20, 2011

Annabelle Valenzuela, Community Relations Manager

Pima County Department of Transportation

Office: (520) 740-6445

Cell phone (520) 591-9563

E-mail: Annabelle.Valenzuela@dot.pima.gov

LA CAÑADA DRIVE: INA ROAD TO CALLE CONCORDIA

Pima County, Ariz. (May 20, 2011) – On Monday May 23, the contractor for the Pima County Department of Transportation will perform nighttime work as part of the La Cañada Drive: Ina Road to Calle Concordia improvement project.

The night time work will begin at 8 p.m. each night and end at 7 a.m. on Thursday, May 26.

Crews will work on sewer lines from La Cañada north of Ina Road between San Anna Drive and Chapala Drive. The south bound lane will be reduced to one lane through the area.

The Pima County Department of Transportation reminds motorists to obey traffic control signs and speed limits through the construction zone.

For more information, contact Community Relations Manager Annabelle Valenzuela at (520) 740-6410 or visit the project website at http://www.roadprojects.pima.gov/LaCanadaIna/index.htm.