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Home My WebLink About11-29-2018 ATC AgendaPacketCity of San Luis Obispo, Agenda, Planning Commission Agenda ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Thursday, November 29, 2018 6:00 p.m. SPECIAL MEETING Council Hearing Room 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA MISSION: The purpose of the Active Transportation Committee (ATC) is to provide oversight and policy direction on matters related to bicycle and pedestrian transportation in San Luis Obispo and its relationship to bicycling and walking outside the City. CALL TO ORDER Chair Lea Brooks ROLL CALL : Committee Members Jenna Espinosa, Timothy Jouet, Briana Martenies, Paul Orton, Jonathan Roberts, Vice Chair Ken Kienow, and Chair Lea Brooks PUBLIC COMMENT: At this time, people may address the Committee about items not on the agenda. Persons wishing to speak should come forward and state their name and address. Comments are limited to three minutes per person. Items raised at this time are generally referred to staff and, if action by the Committee is necessary, may be scheduled for a future meeting. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1.Minutes of the Active Transportation Committee of November 15, 2018 will be considered for approval at the next regular meeting of January 17, 2019 INFORMATION ITEM 2.ANHOLM BIKEWAY PLAN – PHASE 1 DESIGN UPDATE (SCHWARTZ – 30 MINUTES) City Staff has progressed with design efforts for the Phase 1 as prescribed in the Anholm Bikeway Plan. Phase 1 improvements include a planned pedestrian/bicycle crossing at the Active Transportation Committee Agenda November 29, 2018 Page 2 Foothill/Ferrini intersection, a multi-use path through the Latter-Day-Saints Church property between Foothill and Ramona, and a two-way cycle track along Ramona between the multi- use path and Broad Street. Staff will provide a status update on the Phase 1 design efforts, including a review of the draft construction drawings for the Foothill/Ferrini crossing, and an update on anticipated construction schedule. Attachment 1: Draft Concept Drawing for Foothill/Ferrini Crossing BUSINESS ITEMS 3.CITY BUDGET GOALS, FINAL ATC RECOMMENDATIONS (FUKUSHIMA – 45 MINUTES) At its September meeting, the ATC developed draft budget goal recommendations (Attachment 2) for consideration by the City’s other advisory bodies. The Finance Dept has now put together the consolidated list of goals across all the advisory bodies (Attachment 3) for Committee review. The ATC should review the consolidated list of goals submitted by the City’s advisory bodies and consider whether there are any common goals that the commit tee would like to support. This is also an opportunity for the committee to make any refinements or revisions to the ATC draft goals, if desired. It may be helpful for committee members to review budget materials provided in the September agenda, which can be found at http://opengov.slocity.org/weblink/1/doc/84995/Page1.aspx Recommendation: Review the consolidated list of goals and formulate final recommended ATC budget goals COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 4.Committee Member Updates (5 minutes) 5.Staff Updates (10 minutes) a. Active Transportation Plan Update b. Shared Active Transportation Devices c. Agenda Forecast ADJOURNMENT The next Regular Meeting of the Active Transportation Commi ttee is scheduled for Thursday, January 17 , 2019 , at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. Active Transportation Committee Agenda November 29, 2018 Page 3 ATTACHMENTS 1. Draft Concept Drawing for Foothill/Ferrini Crossing 2. Draft FY 2019-21 ATC Recommended Goals 3. 2019-21 Financial Plan Proposed Major City Goals-Advisory Body Consolidated Goals 4. Minor Bikeway Improvements List The City of San Luis Obispo wishes to make all of its public meet ings accessible to the public. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 781-7100 at least 48 hours before the meeting, if possible. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (805) 781-7107. Agenda related writings and documents are available online or for public inspection at the Public Works Department, 919 Palm Street, SLO. Meeting audio recordings can be found at the following web address: http://opengov.slocity.org/WebLink/1/fol/60965/Row1.aspx FOOTHILL B P FERRINIB P N 1" = 20' PEDESTRIAN HYBRID BEACON (PHB) SYSTEM WITH BEACONS MOUNTED ON MAST ARM POLES OVER ROADWAY DETAIL A - PHB SIGNAL OPERATIONS DETAIL B - SIGNAL HEADS PED SIGNAL (CROSSING) PHB SIGNAL (MAIN STREET) BIKE SIGNAL (CROSSING) BP FOOTHILLPLAZADRIVEWAYCLASS I PATH THROUGH CHURCH FIELD (2nd QUARTER 2019) SHARROWS AND SPEED HUMPS PROPOSED ON FERRINI TO CONVEY PRIORITY BIKE ROUTE TO/FROM PACHECO ELEMENTARY CROSSING SEQUENCE ACTUATED BY PUSH BUTTON ON SIGNAL POLE (PEDS) OR PUSH BUTTON PEDESTAL (BIKES) NEW ADA CURB RAMP NEW ADA CURB RAMP DEDICATED BIKE CROSSING PUSH BUTTON PEDESTAL FOR BIKE ACTUATION FOOTHILL & FERRINI CROSSING -- PEDESTRIAN HYBRID BEACON RAISED CONCRETE CURB TO RESTRICT VEHICLE ENCROACHMENT INTO BIKE LANE 50'-60' ADVANCE STOP LINE HI-VIS PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK MARKINGS CONCEPT DRAWING NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION Attachment 1, Page 1 of 1 Page 1 of 3 DATE: October 2, 2018 TO: Brigitte Elke, Director of Finance FROM: Adam Fukushima, Staff Liaison to the Active Transportation Committee SUBJECT: DRAFT FY 2019-21 Active Transportation Committee Recommended Goals On September 20, 2018 the Active Transportation Committee recommended its FY 2019-21 draft goals for Council consideration which are represented in the following table. The projects are ranked in order of importance from most to least desired to fund. Recommended Goal Why Goal is Important Candidate Funding PROJECTS Anholm Bikeway Plan- 1)Design, construct, and maintain bikeway from Lincoln to Ramona 2)Install art and lighting to enhance the US 101 underpass Railroad Safety Trail- Design and construct: 1)Pepper St to the train station 2)Jennifer St. bridge to Iris (connecting to French Hospital Trail) Broad Street Crossing Improvement- Design and construct HAWK beacon at Woodbridge Street Bob Jones Trail- 1)Construct segment from Calle Joaquin to Oceanaire 2)Design and construct bike path extension from LOVR to the Octagon Barn 3)Design grade separated crossing of LOVR at Highway 101 This project will provide a primary low traffic north/south through route for bicyclists serving the downtown core and neighborhoods north of Foothill Blvd; complements projects in the Bishop Peak and Pacheco Elementary School Safe Routes to School Plan This goal provides a huge safety enhancement for a large volume of bicyclists and pedestrians to the University, schools & parks; implements General Plan goals to increase bicycling & walking and supports Grand Jury recommendations to close gaps. This goal improves pedestrian transportation and complements the South Broad Street Area Plan The City-to-Sea trail continues to be a high priority for residents. Additionally, SLO County is moving forward with its section of the trail which will increase the desire for the crossing. Project Funding Sources: State funds Federal funds General fund City debt financing Fundraising efforts Measure G Active Transportation Committee Attachment 2, Page 1 of 3 Page 2 of 3 Misc. Bicycle Facility Improvements- Provide $100,000 in annual funding for misc. projects such as safe routes to school, signing & striping projects ideally incorporated into other construction projects. Pacheco and Bishop Peak- Safe Routes to School Design and construct enhanced bicycle/pedestrian crossing of Foothill Blvd at Patricia and La Entrada Penny Lane Bridge- Design a bicycle/pedestrian bridge over the railroad tracks at Penny Lane Prado Road Class I- Design and construct a Class I bikeway from the current terminus of Prado Road to Broad Street. Sinsheimer Park Pathway- Construct a paved path through Sinsheimer Park from Helena Street to the Railroad Safety Trail Islay Bicycle Boulevard- Design and construct the City’s third bicycle boulevard. Broad Street Class I- Design and construct a Class I bikeway from Damon Garcia sports fields to Rockview Place Completing these projects as part of other construction projects results in substantial cost savings. This project has been requested by neighborhood families that have difficulty crossing Foothill as they walk and bicycle their kids to school. This bridge will provide a connection from downtown to the Johnson Avenue and Ella Street neighborhoods via the bicycle facilities recently constructed at French Hospital. Constructing this bikeway connection ahead of development will provide an important east/west bikeway connection and alternative to Tank Farm Road during the Chevron remediation efforts. This project has been requested by residents from throughout the community and provides connectivity from the trail to the park Bicycle boulevards are facilities that bicyclists of all abilities feel comfortable using and therefore increase ridership. In conjunction with the Prado Road Class I bikeway, this segment provides an alternative route to the busy Broad Street corridor. The intent of this goal is to improve east- west connectivity of communities west of the US 101 to the east side of the freeway. PROGRAMS Traffic Safety Education: Educating the public on cycling Program Funding Sources: State and Federal grants Transportation Development Attachment 2, Page 2 of 3 Page 3 of 3 Increase annual funding for bicycle, motorist, and scooter education Ped/Bikeway Maintenance: Maintain $60,000 annually for bicycle and pedestrian facilities awareness and safety reduces collisions. Goal supports Grand Jury goal of promoting safe cycling. Performing pavement maintenance and weed control on pedestrian and bicycle paths will increase the life of these facilities and reduce the risk of accidents. Act funds General fund Measure G STAFFING Active Transportation Manager: Maintain position. The Active Transportation Manager implements the Bicycle Transportation Plan policies and programs, prepares grant applications, and helps manage capital projects. Staffing Funding Sources: General fund Measure G Attachment 2, Page 3 of 3 2019-21 Financial Plan Proposed Major City Goals Advisory Bodies Consolidated Goals Tourism Business Improvement District – Page 4 Goals: (All equal weighted) 1. Support Partnerships that enhance tourism 2. Safety and homelessness 3. Vitality of downtown & other business districts 4. Parking + Connectivity 5. Infrastructure + Beautification 6. Homestay Compliance Planning Commission – Page 5 Goals: (Priority Ranked) 1. Land Use: Implementation of the Downtown Concept Plan and Revisit Special Focus Areas 2. Housing: Increase Affordable and Workforce Housing Supply 3. Sustainability: Reduce GHG Emissions by Reducing VMT and Improving Residential Energy Efficiency of Pre-1990 Housing Stock 4. Multi-Modal Circulation: Improve Walkability and Transit Cultural Heritage Committee – Page 6 Goal: 1. Update the 36-year-old historic resource inventory and existing historic districts. Architectural Review Commission – Page 7 Goal: 1. Update the Community Design Guidelines (CDG) Promotional Coordinating Committee – Page 8 Goals: (All equal weighted) 1. Quality of Life + Public Art 2. Climate Action Plan: Housing+ Connectivity + Sustainability 3. Homelessness & Mental Health + Safety Attachment 3, Page 1 of 19 2019-21 Financial Plan Proposed Major City Goals Advisory Bodies Consolidated Goals 4. 5. Vitality of downtown & other business districts 6. Open Space Administrative Review Board – Page 10 Goals: 1. Consistency in enforcement of existing municipal code by citing officers; consistent interpretation of existing municipal code by hearing officers when reviewing citations that are appealed; and raising fines for administrative citations. 2. Increase the cost to appeal to the Administrative Review Board and establish a fee to appeal to a Hearing Officer. 3. Enforce the requirement of individual rideshare operators (such as driver-contractors for Uber and Lyft) to have a business license issued by the City. 4. Expand education of homeowners regarding their obligation to have a business license if they are renting a room, Accessory Dwelling Unit or home, as a step towards stricter enforcement. Active Transportation Committee – Page 12 Goals: (Priority Ranked) Projects 1. Anholm Bikeway Plan: Design, Construct, and Maintain Lincoln to Ramona bikeway and lighting 2. Railroad Safety Trail: Design, Construct, and Maintain 3. Broad Street Crossing Improvement: Design, Construct, and Maintain 4. Bob Jones Trail: Design, Construct, and Maintain 5. Misc Bicycle Facility Improvements: $100k in annual funding for misc. projects. 6. Pacheco and Bishop Peak Safe Routes to School: Design, Construct, and Maintain 7. Penny Lane Bridge: Design, Construct, and Maintain 8. Prado Road Class I: Design, Construct, and Maintain 9. Sinsheimer Park Pathway: Design, Construct, and Maintain 10. Isla Bicycle Boulevard: Design, Construct, and Maintain 11. Broad Street Class I: Design, Construct, and Maintain Programs 1. Traffic Safety Education: Increase annual funding 2. Ped/Bikeway Maintenance: Maintain annual $60k for maintenance. Staffing 1. Active Transportation Manager; maintain position Attachment 3, Page 2 of 19 2019-21 Financial Plan Proposed Major City Goals Advisory Bodies Consolidated Goals Human Relations Commission – Page 15 Goals: 1. Housing 2. Homeless Prevention 3. Diversity, Equity, & Inclusive Jack House Committee Advisory Body Goals – Page 17 Goals: 1. Commit funding for improvements to non-historic structures 2. Fund restoration of the Jack Carriage House 3. Provide for the historic preservation and public enjoyment of the Jack House and Garden through strategic planning efforts Mass Transportation Advisory Committee – Page 18 Goals: 1. Additional Staffing 2. Increase Services 3. Representation in Planning Review Process 4. Ensure Adequate Facilities 5. Adopt Advancements in Technology Attachment 3, Page 3 of 19 2019-21 Financial Plan Proposed Major City Goals Tourism Business Improvement District Background The Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) board recommended the goals for consideration in the 2019-21 work program to improve the visitor experience in San Luis Obispo. The TBID board did not weigh its goals, keeping them all equally important. Goals 1. Goal #1: Support Partnerships that enhance tourism  Fiscal sustainability in other methods aside from increase in TOT  Recognize tourism as an integral aspect of the City’s economic development efforts and support the tourism promotion activities of the TBID and PCC.  Increase funding for the Promotional Coordinating Committee in its efforts to promote cultural, recreational, and social events that bring and keep tourists in San Luis Obispo.  Support with city-wide special events (in the ways of not hindering city required permits, applications, etc.) and providing tools necessary for events to be compliant 2. Goal #2: Safety and homelessness  Continue the City’s efforts to address homeless population.  Enhance safety relative to transient populations throughout the City so residents and tourists can feel safe while enjoying activities in San Luis Obispo. 3. Goal #3: Vitality of downtown & other business districts  Free City wi-fi  encourage and support the growth of new business courting SLO and wanting to build in SLO  Creating some sort of policy or process for abandon buildings/storefronts specifically in downtown 4. Goal #4: Parking + Connectivity  feasible parking around downtown  Accessibility of public transportation (trolley) 5. Goal #5: Infrastructure + Beautification  Cleanliness of the city in general and specifically in tourist central areas/ hotel locations  Infrastructure improvements 6. Goal 6#: Homestay Compliance  Continue the enforcement to gain compliance of properties with the City’s Homestay Ordinance with the goal for 100% compliance with Homestay policy within the City. Attachment 3, Page 4 of 19 2019-21 Financial Plan Proposed Major City Goals Planning Commission Background The Planning Commission prioritized the following goals based on evaluation on the completion status for the 2017-19 Major City Goals and General Plan goals; community need, and input received over the past 2 years; special and urgent conditions that need to be addressed; and the availability of City resources to accomplish the identified goals and work programs within the financial plan timeframe. Goals 1. Land Use: Implementation of the Downtown Concept Plan and Revisit Special Focus Areas Implement the Mission Plaza improvements as identified in the Downtown Concept Plan. Revisit the Special Focus Area development guidelines for the Foothill Boulevard/ Santa Rosa Area and Upper Monterey to establish detailed design guidelines that enhance neighborhood integrity and the diverse community character. 2. Housing: Increase Affordable and Workforce Housing Supply Emphasize affordable housing programs, encourage flexible use and non-traditional housing product types to facilitate development of workforce housing. Review existing regulations to identify cost and time saving measures to promote the development of accessory dwelling units, while maintaining the owner occupancy requirement to protect neighborhood compatibility and wellness. 3. Sustainability: Reduce GHG Emissions by Reducing VMT and Improving Residential Energy Efficiency of Pre-1990 Housing Stock Update and implement the Climate Action Plan with emphasis on: 1) encouraging project design that promotes accessible, convenient and safe pedestrian, bicycle and transit access that reduces project generated vehicle miles traveled by 20-40% below average; 2) developing standards that support infrastructure improvements for alternative transportation and electric vehicles; and 3) identify and implement financial incentives for improving energy efficiency in pre- 1990 housing stock. 4. Multi-Modal Circulation: Improve Walkability and Transit Implement the Multi-Modal objectives identified in the LUCE and the Downtown Concept Plan by encouraging in-fill development to include non-automobile alternatives. Conduct a walkable community survey in major neighborhoods to inform the development of the Active Transportation Plan, and to identify improvements that would encourage and support pedestrian activities for people with varying degrees of mobility. Implement the Short-Range Transit Plan to improve transit ridership by exploring operational improvements that could reduce run times to less than 20 minutes along routes that serve densely populated areas. Attachment 3, Page 5 of 19 2019-21 Financial Plan Proposed Major City Goals Cultural Heritage Committee Background The California Office of Historic Preservation recommends updating historic resource inventories every five years. San Luis Obispo has not done a global revision in thirty-five years, making development decisions difficult and unpredictable. The CLG grant-funded City of San Luis Obispo Citywide Historic Context Statement of 2014 logically leads to a historic resource survey. Goals 1. Update the 36 year-old historic resource inventory and existing historic districts. Attachment 3, Page 6 of 19 2019-21 Financial Plan Proposed Major City Goals Architectural Review Commission (ARC) Background The Community Design Guidelines (CDG), adopted in June 2010, are the guiding principles for the ARC. The ARC’s purview, mission statement, and criteria for project approvals is all contained in the CDG. The ARC has requested an update of the CDG over several Financial Plan cycles and on October 15, 2018 decided to make it their sole recommended goal for the 2019-21 budget. Goals 1. Goal – Update the Community Design Guidelines (CDG) Due to the significant gap in the City’s projected budget, the ARC focused on one goal; updating its major policy document, the Community Design Guidelines. It is timely and important to update the CDG after the adoption of the comprehensive Zoning Regulations Update (September 2018). The Zoning Regulations Update includes a new development review process, primarily changing the focus and decision-making authority of the ARC. Under the new process, instead of final decisions, the ARC makes advisory recommendations to the Planning Commission or Community Development Director, and will conduct more focused, informal, and working session-type meetings. The ARC will be totally focused on design guidelines and will not have to weigh in on things outside their purview (State affordable housing law, environmental review, and parking reductions), which the old process required them to consider as a final decision maker for many types of projects. Updating the CDG will also be very important for consistency with the upcoming updates to the Subdivision and Sign Regulations. If approved as a component of the 2019-21 Financial Plan, the project plan, scope of work, and budget for the CDG update will be prepared with the ARC. While a comprehensive look at the CDG is warranted, the document contains many effective and relevant guidelines to maintain. The ARC discussed working sessions and a subcommittee for the CDG update to do as much of the “hands on” work as possible, with numerous opportunities for public review and input. Of course, planning staff, particularly the ARC liaison would have a key role in this effort. While staff and the ARC can carry some of the effort, it was recognized that some consultant services would be needed to carry out the project. Based on recent similar efforts, a ballpark estimate would be $50,000 in consultant services, in conjunction with staff/ARC to produce a focused update of the CDG. Attachment 3, Page 7 of 19 2019-21 Financial Plan Proposed Major City Goals Promotional Coordinating Committee Background Consistent with its assigned role, the PCC’s proposed goals concentrate on improvements and enhancements that would make the City of San Luis Obispo an even better place to reside and visit. They PCC used community responses from their recent strategic planning exercise to inform and develop the outlined goals. The PCC did not weigh the goals since the members felt that they were equally important. Goals Goal #1: Quality of Life + Public Art Enhance placemaking efforts by supporting Public Art and identify increased opportunities to support additional public art throughout the city. Encourage non-traditional, eclectic, and contemporary forms of public art to enhance arts tourism and serve as point of pride for residents. Ensure that public art is included in all development / projects in the city, both residential and business. Public art should be accessible to all members of the community. Goal #2: Climate Action Plan: Housing+ Connectivity + Sustainability Support implementation of the City of SLO Climate Action Plan. Support housing density, multi- modal transit, increased connectivity, traffic mitigation efforts, and the Climate Action Plan with construction of affordable, green, and net-zero housing. Increase the efforts to make the city more pedestrian and bicycle friendly. Support enhanced bike infrastructure and the completion of the Bob Jones Trail as energy efficient examples to provide transportation for both residents and tourists in a small-scale city with excellent climate. Encourage buffered, green-striped bike lanes with new construction. Identify and research feasibility of bike share model connecting Downtown to Cal Poly, beaches, wine country, and Monterey hotels. Prioritize sustainability throughout the community for businesses, residents and events. Goal #3: Homelessness & Mental Health + Safety Support the city in the addressing of the homeless/ transient / mental health issues that we are facing with our local population and residents. Goal #4: Vitality of downtown & other business districts Support the continuing efforts of community-based organizations to keep the downtown viable. And also support other local business neighborhoods (which tend to be local business) i.e. MoJo, Laurel Lane, Crossroads, the airport district, etc. Attachment 3, Page 8 of 19 2019-21 Financial Plan Proposed Major City Goals Goal #5: Open Space  Enhance awareness and availability of the natural spaces in and around town to residents and visitors.  Continue to look for opportunities to expand the green belt around San Luis Obispo. Attachment 3, Page 9 of 19 Administrative Review Board Background The Administrative Review Board serves as the final decision maker for the City on administrative appeal hearings relating to administrative citations issued for certain contested San Luis Obispo Municipal Code enforcement matters that require a more detailed administrative record. Goals 1.Consistency in enforcement of existing municipal code by citing officers; consistent interpretation of existing municipal code by hearing officers when reviewing citations that are appealed; and raising fines for administrative citations. The goal of more consistent enforcement and adherence to the municipal code by citing officers and hearing officers would be to increase education of the public as to what the requirements of the municipal code are and to reinforce the City’s commitment to consistent enforcement and review when it comes to violations of the municipal code related to neighborhood wellness. With the ongoing, excellent efforts of Police Department, Office of Neighborhood Outreach, the suggestion is for citing officers and hearing officers to support that outreach through increased attention to consistency in enforcement and administrative appeals review. The ARB also suggests review of the level of administrative citation penalties. 2.Increase the cost to appeal to the Administrative Review Board and establish a fee to appeal to a Hearing Officer. Increasing the cost to appeal to the Administrative Review Board so the amount more closely covers the administrative cost of processing the appeal, with the goal of removing more of the financial burden on the City. In line with that increase, the ARB suggests requiring the fines for administrative citations appealed for Hearing Officer review be paid up front and held until the Hearing Officer issues a decision to prevent the filing of appeals solely for the purpose of delaying payment of penalties and resulting “no show” appellants and unnecessary burdens on volunteer Hearing Officer time. Review of an appeal by a Hearing Officer is currently free. If the appeal was granted, the fine would be returned to the appellant. Indigent appellants may submit a financial hardship waiver request through which an appellant could be heard by the Administrative Review Board or a Hearing Officer without having to pay a fee. 3.Enforce the requirement of individual rideshare operators (such as driver-contractors for Uber and Lyft) to have a business license issued by the City. It was confirmed with our Finance Department that other cities, such as San Francisco, have a process by which they receive a list of driver-contractors operating in their jurisdiction in order to enforce the cities’ requirement that each driver-contractor have a business license. The list is provided to the cities by the parent corporation and then utilized by the cities to enforce the code. The goal of this effort would be to increase safety of users by having, at minimum, a list of driver- Attachment 3, Page 10 of 19 contractors operating in the City and making the driver-contractors aware that they are on such a list and subject to business license requirements. 4. Expand education of homeowners regarding their obligation to have a business license if they are renting a room, Accessory Dwelling Unit or home, as a step towards stricter enforcement. It is the belief of the Administrative Review Board that a majority of homeowners within the City are unaware that they are required to have a business license in order to rent rooms in their home, or to rent Accessory Dwelling Units (“ADUs”) or homes that they own. There have been recent educational efforts around ADUs, but the global applicability of the business license may not be well understood. Also, enhance education regarding the differences in requirements between long-term and homestay (short-term) rentals. The goal of greater education would be greater compliance, with the follow-up being increased citations for non-compliance. Attachment 3, Page 11 of 19 DATE: October 2, 2018 TO: Brigitte Elke, Director of Finance FROM: Adam Fukushima, Staff Liaison to the Active Transportation Committee SUBJECT:DRAFT FY 2019-21 Active Transportation Committee Recommended Goals On September 20, 2018 the Active Transportation Committee recommended its FY 2019-21 draft goals for Council consideration which are represented in the following table. The projects are ranked in order of importance from most to least desired to fund. Recommended Goal Why Goal is Important Candidate Funding PROJECTS Anholm Bikeway Plan- 1)Design, construct, and maintain bikeway from Lincoln to Ramona 2)Install art and lighting to enhance the US 101 underpass Railroad Safety Trail- Design and construct: 1)Pepper St to the train station 2)Jennifer St. bridge to Iris (connecting to French Hospital Trail) Broad Street Crossing Improvement- Design and construct HAWK beacon at Woodbridge Street Bob Jones Trail- 1)Construct segment from Calle Joaquin to Oceanaire 2)Design and construct bike path extension from LOVR to the Octagon Barn 3)Design grade separated crossing of LOVR at Highway 101 This project will provide a primary low traffic north/south through route for bicyclists serving the downtown core and neighborhoods north of Foothill Blvd; complements projects in the Bishop Peak and Pacheco Elementary School Safe Routes to School Plan This goal provides a huge safety enhancement for a large volume of bicyclists and pedestrians to the University, schools & parks; implements General Plan goals to increase bicycling & walking and supports Grand Jury recommendations to close gaps. This goal improves pedestrian transportation and complements the South Broad Street Area Plan The City-to-Sea trail continues to be a high priority for residents. Additionally, SLO County is moving forward with its section of the trail which will increase the desire for the crossing. Project Funding Sources: State funds Federal funds General fund City debt financing Fundraising efforts Measure G Active Transportation Committee Attachment 3, Page 12 of 19 Misc. Bicycle Facility Improvements- Provide $100,000 in annual funding for misc. projects such as safe routes to school, signing & striping projects ideally incorporated into other construction projects. Pacheco and Bishop Peak- Safe Routes to School Design and construct enhanced bicycle/pedestrian crossing of Foothill Blvd at Patricia and La Entrada Penny Lane Bridge- Design a bicycle/pedestrian bridge over the railroad tracks at Penny Lane Prado Road Class I- Design and construct a Class I bikeway from the current terminus of Prado Road to Broad Street. Sinsheimer Park Pathway- Construct a paved path through Sinsheimer Park from Helena Street to the Railroad Safety Trail Islay Bicycle Boulevard- Design and construct the City’s third bicycle boulevard. Broad Street Class I- Design and construct a Class I bikeway from Damon Garcia sports fields to Rockview Place Completing these projects as part of other construction projects results in substantial cost savings. This project has been requested by neighborhood families that have difficulty crossing Foothill as they walk and bicycle their kids to school. This bridge will provide a connection from downtown to the Johnson Avenue and Ella Street neighborhoods via the bicycle facilities recently constructed at French Hospital. Constructing this bikeway connection ahead of development will provide an important east/west bikeway connection and alternative to Tank Farm Road during the Chevron remediation efforts. This project has been requested by residents from throughout the community and provides connectivity from the trail to the park Bicycle boulevards are facilities that bicyclists of all abilities feel comfortable using and therefore increase ridership. In conjunction with the Prado Road Class I bikeway, this segment provides an alternative route to the busy Broad Street corridor. The intent of this goal is to improve east- west connectivity of communities west of the US 101 to the east side of the freeway. PROGRAMS Traffic Safety Education: Educating the public on cycling Program Funding Sources: State and Federal grants Transportation Development Attachment 3, Page 13 of 19 Increase annual funding for bicycle, motorist, and scooter education Ped/Bikeway Maintenance: Maintain $60,000 annually for bicycle and pedestrian facilities awareness and safety reduces collisions. Goal supports Grand Jury goal of promoting safe cycling. Performing pavement maintenance and weed control on pedestrian and bicycle paths will increase the life of these facilities and reduce the risk of accidents. Act funds General fund Measure G STAFFING Active Transportation Manager: Maintain position. The Active Transportation Manager implements the Bicycle Transportation Plan policies and programs, prepares grant applications, and helps manage capital projects. Staffing Funding Sources: General fund Measure G Attachment 3, Page 14 of 19 Human Relations Commission Background The Human Relations Commission (HRC) requests the City Council consider the following goals for the 2019-2021 Financial Plan: Goals 1. Housing Continue to implement the Housing Element, facilitate affordable, supportive, and transitional housing options; promote creative land use and density opportunities, and modify City fees and processes to increase housing production. Tasks and funding priorities should focus on: a. Explore ways to increase the affordable, alternative, and transitional housing inventory, through active support and involvement in the upcoming update of the City’s General Plan Housing Element for 2020-2028; b. Increase both rental and ownership opportunities within the City’s housing stock; c. Promote smaller, efficiency units and adjust development fees accordingly; d. Continue to prioritize Community Development Block Grant (CDBG0) funding for production and rehabilitation of affordable housing; and e. Promote and ensure fair housing practices and policies within the City. 2. Homeless Prevention Continue to support a long-term, proactive, sustainable program that addresses homelessness and focuses on transitioning children, families, and individuals out of homelessness into permanent housing. Tasks and funding priorities should focus on: a. Increase the HRC Grant-in-Aid Budget and General Fund support to allow greater financial assistance to non-profits in the community who serve those less fortunate; b. Continue efforts to prevent homelessness primarily with the most vulnerable populations; c. Increase support and awareness for mental and physical health and wellness; and d. Continue to work with the City’s Police and Community Together (PACT) team, the County’s Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC), and other local municipalities in implementing the San Luis Obispo Countywide 10-year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness. Attachment 3, Page 15 of 19 3. Diversity, Equity, & Inclusivity Identify and implement policies and procedures to encourage greater social and economic diversity in the City. Tasks and funding priorities should focus on: a. Review and make changes to the HRC’s Bylaws and other Advisory Body Bylaws as necessary, to encourage diversity and inclusivity; b. Support, protect, and ensure the implementation of the City’s “welcoming city” designation; c. Explore partnerships with stakeholder groups, including but not limited to, the Five Cities Diversity Coalition, RACE Matters, SLO PACT, and various student groups to listen and learn about opportunities to increase diversity and inclusion; d. Increase commissioner community engagement and involvement to educate and inform City residents about the role of the HRC; e. Promote the city’s diversity and inclusion efforts through a collaboration with the City’s Promotional Coordinating Committee and internal marketing team. Attachment 3, Page 16 of 19 2019-21 Financial Plan Proposed Major City Goals Jack House Committee Advisory Body Goals Background Goals 1. Commit funding for improvements to the non-historic structures, including storage, in the Jack Garden including: A. Carriage House Pergola Restoration or Demolition B. Storage 2. Fund restoration of the Jack Carriage House, one of the three oldest documented wood structures I the city, to Secretary of Interior Standards in order to qualify it for nomination to the National Register of historic places and make it accessible and educational to the public in a variety of uses. 3. Provide for the historic preservation and public enjoyment of the Jack House and Garden through strategic planning efforts including: A. A Historic structure Report to give the City guidance in the treatment of this National Register Property in accordance with Secretary of Interior Standards. B. A strategic Plan to develop an effective balance between public use and preservation of the botanical, structural, and interior collections over time. C. A long-range interpretive Plan to the education and understanding of visitors to the house and garden. Attachment 3, Page 17 of 19 DATE: November 14th, 2018 TO: Brigitte Elke, Director of Finance FROM: Gamaliel Anguiano, Staff Liaison to the Mass Transportation Advisory Committee SUBJECT: Mass Transportation Advisory Committee Recommended Goals for FY 2019-21 On November 14th, 2018 the Mass Transportation Advisory Committee adopted its recommended FY 2019-21 goals for Council consideration. The following table presents the Committee’s goals, which are aligned with current City goals and not listed in any specific order. Recommended Goal Why Goal is Important Candidate Funding Additional Staffing: Create one additional full-time staffing position for Transportation Grant and Reporting Programs. Increase Services: Support expanding transit services for more frequency along major transit corridors. Representation in Planning Review Process: Strengthening transit involvement in the planning review process. Ensure Adequate Facilities: Including a dedicated Transit Center and growth-ready Maintenance Facility. In the last TDA triennial audit, the transit fund was recommended to have at least one additional person associated with grants to help ensure sufficient separation of duties and to help secure/manage otherwise missed grant opportunities. Public transit is a viable and life sustaining means of transportation for those who elect alternative transportation and especially for those who are transit dependent. Service levels need to ensure availability of services beyond current levels to meet daily activities of those who use transit, of course, where feasible and supported by the public. To ensure that developments are designed transit-friendly and take into consideration best practices and the needs of those who elect to use public transit as well as those who are transit dependent. As public transit continues to grow in popularity and the City pushes for an increased mode shift, there will need to be adequate facilities to support Project Funding Sources: Transit Enterprise Fund Project Funding Sources: Transit Enterprise Fund Project Funding Sources: Transit Enterprise Fund as part of Developer’s process Project Funding Sources: Transit Enterprise Fund Attachment 3, Page 18 of 19 Adopt Advancements in Technology: Including alternative fuel vehicles. service and ridership growth. Current facilities are quickly reaching max capacity. There have been recent advancements in transit technology, including zero emission (i.e. electric) vehicles, which support the City’s effort to reduce greenhouse gases and climate change. Project Funding Sources: Transit Enterprise Fund Attachment 3, Page 19 of 19 Project Status Notes Cost Priority drainage grate upgrades at San Luis Drive (north of Johnson), California at CHP office, 2 at Santa Barbara at Broad, Broad SB near South Street, Madonna near S. Higuera high green bike lanes on LOVR on areas left over from the 2017 paving high Improvements to path between Sinsheimer Park and RRST request forwarded to School District School Dist not able to bring improvements at this time medium sharrow on Monterey st by the Fremont theatre medium Actuation for Bikes on Broad and Upham crossing medium Ped and bike crossing improvements on South St at King medium flip stop signs on Morro and Pismo to favor bike blvd medium Ped improvements on South St at King medium Address car parking in bike lane on EB South St medium pavement maintenance at Monday Club bridge over creek low correct light angled on Jennifer St bridge need clarification of light location low install sharrows and signage on Chorro between Palm and Monterey anticipated as part of Broad Street Bike Blvd construction low King Street to Meadow Park ramp low drainage issues in bike lane on Orcutt near Tank Farm low flip yield sign on Jennifer Street bridge low removal of bollards on pathway at Exposition and Bridge streets low Remove/move side railing on Jennifer Street Bridge low replace concrete landing on Jennifer Street Bridge complete!$20k high 2018 summer paving plan improvements complete!high Bollard removed on the Jennifer Street Bridge driveway ramp Completed!low bike box at Chorro / Foothill Completed!medium bike lane improvements on LOVR bridge Completed!high Remove parking on California Street at Higuera to improve sight distance Completed!low green bike lanes in front of Marigold Plaza on Los Osos Valley Road Completed!high Parking removed on California Street at Higuera to improve sight distance for bike lane Completed!medium improve delination between bike lane and travel lane on Completed!medium green bike lanes on Santa Rosa at Olive completed!high Improve delineation between bike lane and travel lane on southbound S. Higuera to Madonna Rd completed!high Remove bollards on the path behind Monday Club Completed! high removal of three parking spaces on NB California Blvd at Marsh Completed!high Remove single bollard on Railroad Safety Trail at George/Jennifer Street trailhead Completed! The three bollards on the curb ramp make this single bollard on the trailhead redundant high Yield markings and a push button beacon at the Broad Street at Upham ped crossing Completed!high Last Updated: 11/26/2018 Minor Bike Project Wish List: Annual Allocation $100k Attachment 4, Page 1 of 1