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MISSION: The purpose of the Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) 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: Jim Woolf (Chair), Howard Weisenthal (Vice Chair), Lea Brooks, Chris Black, Peter Deragon,
Catherine Machado, and Arlene Winn.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
At this time, the public is invited to address the Committee concerning items not on the agenda but are
of interest to the public and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Bicycle Advisory Committee.
The Committee may not discuss or take action on issues that are not on the agenda other than to briefly
respond to statements made or questions raised, or to ask staff to follow up on such issues.
MINUTES: January 16, 2014 (Attachment 1)
ACTION ITEMS:
1. None
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
2. Committee Items
• Way Finding Signage Sub-Committee Report
• Bicycle Mode Share Sub-Committee Report
• Distribution of bicycling information to newcomers (CM Brooks)
3. Staff Items
• Airport Area Specific Plan Amendments status update
• Bicycle Transportation Plan APA and ITE award submittals
• Railroad Safety Trail and Bob Jones Trail updates
• Miscellaneous Bicycle Facility Improvements projects update
• Bicycle Transportation Plan Implementation Actions priorities
• Advisory Body Recruitment
• May is Bike Month
ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting will be held May 15, 2014
Agenda
Bicycle Advisory Committee
Council Hearing Room, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 7:00 pm
The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to including the disabled in all of its services, programs, and
activities. Please contact the Clerk or staff liaison prior to the meeting if you require assistance.
ACTION ITEMS:
Agenda Item 1: Action Items
None
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Agenda Item 2: Committee Items
• Way Finding Signage sub-committee report
Sub-committee members Brooks and Woolf
• Bicycle Mode Share sub-committee report
Sub-committee members Brooks and Weisenthal
• Distribution of bicycling information to newcomers (CM Brooks)
Agenda Item 3: Staff Items
• Airport Area Specific Plan Amendments status update
• Bicycle Transportation Plan APA and ITE award submittals
• Railroad Safety Trail and Bob Jones Trail updates
• Miscellaneous Bicycle Facility Improvements projects update
• Bicycle Transportation Plan Implementation Actions priorities
• Advisory Body Recruitment
• May is Bike Month
• Items for next meeting:
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The next meeting will be held: May 15, 2014
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Minutes of the January 16, 2014 BAC meeting
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MISSION: 10
The purpose of the Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) is to provide oversight and policy 11
direction on matters related to bicycle transportation in San Luis Obispo and its relationship to 12
bicycling outside the City. 13
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ROLL CALL: 15
Present: Jim Woolf (Chair), Howard Weisenthal (Vice Chair), Chris Black, Lea Brooks, Peter 16
Deragon, Catherine Machado, and Arlene Winn. 17
Staff: Peggy Mandeville, Daryl Grigsby, Phil Dunsmore 18
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PUBLIC COMMENT: 20
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There was no public comment. 22
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MINUTES: November 21, 2013 24
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CM Brooks noted that Wingate Homes would be creating a packet promoting recreational and 26
transportation bike riding; it hasn’t happened yet. 27
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Action: CM Weisenthal moved to approve the minutes as amended. CM Deragon seconded 29
the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 30
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PRESENTATION ITEMS: 32
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1. Measure Y/Sales Tax Funding 34
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Daryl Grigsby, Public Works Director, made a presentation outlining the details of Measure Y 36
funding and the essential services it provides. Highlights included: 37
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• Fundamentals/scope of Measure Y 39
• Projects and services 40
• Council budget process 41
• Accountability provisions, e.g. street maintenance, traffic management, public safety 42
• Capital Improvement Projects 43
• 2013-15 Financial Plan 44
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He noted that Council would consider Local Revenue Measure Advisory Committee 46
recommendations on Measure Y at their July meeting. 47
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CM Brooks noted that the Local Revenue Measure Advisory Committee had met and 49
recommended the extension of the sales tax measure for eight years. 50
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ACTION ITEMS: 53
Draft Minutes
Bicycle Advisory Committee
Council Hearing Room, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 7:00 pm
Attachment 1, page 1
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2. Airport Area Specific Plan Amendments (AASP) – Chevron, applicant 2
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Phil Dunsmore, Senior Planner, gave an overview of the Airport Area Specific Plan (AASP) 4
amendments proposed by Chevron. He discussed project remediation and site restoration 5
plans, and the requested project entitlements. 6
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There was general Committee discussion on the limits of contamination. 8
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Mr. Dunsmore outlined the Bike Plan and Trail alignments and the Final EIR mitigation for 10
maintaining bikeway connectivity. He also discussed the multi-lane roundabout features and 11
safety benefits. 12
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There was Committee discussion on the proposed facilities. 14
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Mr. Dunsmore reported that the EIR was on track to be certified by the City Council in May. He 16
requested the Committee endorse the proposed area bicycle plan and recommend that the 17
Planning Commission forward this recommendation to the City Council. 18
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James Park, resident, was concerned about potential conflicts among bicycles, vehicles, and 20
airplanes in the area and the ability to safely cross four lanes of traffic. 21
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Myron Amerine, resident, discussed the concept of multi-lane traffic circles and extending lane 23
delineators for bicycles. 24
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CM Brooks moved to endorse the project mitigation plan and the proposed bikeway circulation 26
amendments to the AASP, with the following additions: 27
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• Provide flexibility of transportation mitigation required under cumulative impacts to 29
accommodate all users. 30
• Establish City monitoring and enforcement of trip reduction plans. 31
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CM Deragon seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 33
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DISCUSSION ITEMS: 35
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Agenda Item # 3: Committee Items 37
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1. Way-Finding Signage Sub-Committee Report 39
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CM Woolf gave a status report. 41
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2. Bicycle Mode Share Sub-Committee Report 43
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CM Brooks gave a status report and distributed materials pertaining to the Palo Alto 45
transportation study/survey. She discussed the study and asked the Committee to submit any 46
comments to her after review. 47
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Agenda Item # 4: Staff Items 49
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Ms. Mandeville discussed the following: 51
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• New BAC agenda template 53
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• Railroad Safety Trail and Bob Jones Trail Updates 1
RRST/Taft/Pepper initial cost estimates are high 2
Bob Jones trail work is complete, project waiting for the bridge delivery 3
• Tribune article on the SLO City bicycle collision rate 4
• Advisory body recruitment 5
• SLOCOG bicycle and pedestrian improvement requests 6
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ADJOURN 8
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Action: CM Deragon moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m. to the next regular meeting of 10
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CM Weisenthal seconded the motion. 13
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The motion passed unanimously. 15
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Respectfully submitted, 19
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