HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-16-2009 BAC minutesDRAFT MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the
SAN LUIS OBISPO BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Council Hearing Room, City Hall
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
July 16, 2009 Thursday 7 p.m.
MISSION:
The purpose of the Bicycle Advisory Committee is to provide oversight and policy
direction on matters related to bicycle transportation in San Luis Obispo and its
relationship to bicycling outside the City.
ROLL CALL: Glen Matteson (Chair), Matt Colonell, Tim Gillham Cheryl Lenhardt,
and Kristina Seley (Vice Chair).
Committee members Chris Black and Jim Woolf were absent.
Staff Members: Peggy Mandeville, Kevin Christian, Recording Secretary Janet Miller
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Gary Havas, San Luis Obispo, expressed support on behalf of Barry Lewis’ letter to the
committee concerning sidewalk riding.
Adam Fukushima, San Luis Obispo, explained that he is no longer the Director of the
San Luis Obispo County Bicycle Coalition and that he now works for CalTrans as a
Transportation Planner. Mr. Fukushima introduced Dan Rivoire, Interim Executive
Director of the Bicycle Coalition.
Dan Rivoire, San Luis Obispo, introduced himself to the committee as the interim San
Luis Obispo County Bicycle Coalition Executive Director.
MINUTES: May 21, 2009
Action: Motion to accept the minutes as written was made by CM Lenhardt and
seconded by CM Colonell. CM Gillham abstained as he was not present. The motion
passed with a vote of 4:0
ACTION ITEMS:
Agenda Item # 1: Upcoming Transportation Planning Efforts
Staff Mandeville presented a recommendation for the Committee to provide input to
Staff regarding the proposed work efforts and the Committee’s interest in assisting Staff
with research and recommendations for the Circulation Element and Bicycle
Transportation Plan Update efforts.
CM Lenhardt supported the formation of a sub-committee and volunteered to lead the
sub-committee and participate in research. Vice Chair Seley and CM Colonell
expressed a desire to serve on such a committee.
Action: The motion was made by CM Lenhardt and seconded by Vice Chair Seley to
form a subcommittee that researches bicycle friendly communities considering the
Circulation Element and Bicycle Transportation Plan. The vote was unanimous, 5:0.
CM Lenhardt said that she would report back to the Committee at the next meeting
regarding specific tasks the sub-committee proposes to undertake.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Agenda Item # 2: Committee Member Items
CM Lenhardt requested Staff evaluate the location of the “bollards” on the
bicycle/pedestrian path accessing the west side of Meadow Park near the Charter
business location.
Agenda Item # 3: Staff Items
• FY 2009-11 staffing assignments
Staff informed the committee that the Bicycle Programs Coordinator (half time) position
has been continued but will be split 50% with funding from Transit.
• FY 2009-11 projects
Staff reviewed the projects and programs funded in the major city goal of Traffic
Congestion Relief
• Bike parking update (3/26 meeting request -The Nautical Bean)
Staff presented photos of the bicycle parking at The Nautical Bean. The Committee
expressed concern that the rack was not installed per manufacturer’s standards because
when in use bicycles partially block the walkway and encroach into a planter area. It
was noted that this is private property. Staff will bring the improper installation to the
attention of the Community Development Department.
• Shared Use Path, Motorized Devices update
Staff presented the committee with a chart from the Highway Design Manual showing
Class I path design speed of 30 mph for use by Mopeds.
• Mountain Biking Collaboration meeting / research update
Staff presented an overview of the meeting with Gary Havas.
• County BAC liaison
Staff requested that the committee consider appointing a Committee member to attend
County Bicycle Advisory Committee meetings and report back to the Committee on its
actions. Staff Mandeville noted that CM Woolf indicated an interest via email, to
represent the Committee.
ACTION: The motion was made by CM Lenhardt and seconded by CM Colonell to
have Jim Woolf act as a liaison for the County Bicycle Advisory Committee. The vote
was unanimous, 5:0.
• Bike Rodeo volunteers
Staff presented the request for Bike Rodeo volunteers. Chairman Matteson requested
that the call for Rodeo volunteers be made closer to the September 19 event date and
that it be addressed at the next meeting. The Committee supported this request.
• ALTA Planning, Bicycle Boulevard Design Guidebook
Staff informed the Committee that ALTA Planning has recently produced a Bicycle
Boulevard Design Guidebook with references to the Bill Roalman Bicycle Boulevard.
Staff will email the guidebook web address to Committee members.
• Grand Jury Report Response
Staff informed the Committee that a response has been made to the Grand Jury Report
titled, “Great Paths…”. The response concurs with the Grand Jury report findings
concerning gaps in Class I trails, and with funding priorities for these trails. Staff will
email the report to the Committee.
• Tentative agenda items and updates for next meeting
• Sidewalk Bicycle Riding
• Madonna Property Bike Path
• Bicycle Rodeo
• Path bollards near Meadow Park
• Chevron Tank Farm Specific Plan Amendment
• Bill Roalman Bicycle Boulevard Sign Height
ADJOURNMENT:
Vice Chair Seley made the motion, and was seconded by CM Gillham to adjourn. The
motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.
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