HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-17-2009 BAC minutesMINUTES
Regular Meeting of the
SAN LUIS OBISPO BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Council Hearing Room, City Hall
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
September 17, 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), Chris Black, Matt Colonell, Tim Gillham, Jim
Woolf. Cheryl Lenhardt arrived late to the meeting.
Kristina Seley (Vice Chair) was absent.
Staff Members: Peggy Mandeville, Kevin Christian, Recording Secretary Janet Miller
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Morgan Marshall, San Luis Obispo Regional Rideshare, introduced the upcoming
October event, “Commute for Cash Challenge”.
MINUTES: July 16, 2009
Action: Motion to accept minutes with changes was made by CM Colonell and
seconded by CM Gillham. The motion passed.
PRESENTATION ITEMS:
1. Agenda Item # 1: Bob Jones Trail, County Tie-In at the Octagon Barn
B.K. Richard, Trustee for the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo, gave a
presentation on the Octagon Barn. He discussed history, culture, and architecture,
along with recreational and education opportunities for the site. The purpose for his
presentation to the committee was to inform committee members concerning the
expected use of the site in relationship to the Bob Jones Trail, how it currently connects
with the County plans (Buckley Road extension and Bikeway facilities), and a desire to
have an integral working relationship with the City. Of particular concern is how the trail
is to cross S. Higuera Street from the barn location to the proposed County Trail
alignment, and potential City segment connection, on the west side of the street. A CD
of his presentation is available for the committee.
ACTION ITEMS:
Agenda Item # 2: Subcommittee tasks for updating the Bicycle Transportation
Plan (BTP)
Subcommittee members: CM Lenhardt, CM Seley, CM Colonell
CM Lenhardt provided the following outline of tasks for updating the City Circulation
Element and the Bicycle Transportation Plan.
Task 1: Determine and gather related information.
(Existing Circulation Element, progress on items listed, evaluation if any conclusions
can be made, etc.)
Task 2: Identification of potential innovation introduced in the Circulation Element (or
other similar guidance documents) of other cities.
(Select a few similar communities listed by the League of American Bicyclists as
“Bicycle Friendly Communities”, along with others internationally known for their biking
culture.)
Task 3: Divide review areas into distinct topics, schedule, and prioritize topics.
(Goals, strategies, objectives, policies and programs)
Task 4: Implement Task 3 and highlight primary and secondary limitations.
(i.e. funding, regional appropriateness, and synergy with existing policies.)
Task 5: Formalize any recommendations in a letter to the City.
The subcommittee plans to meet one or two times between BAC meetings, report
progress, and receive input at the BAC meetings. Task items 1 and 2 are targeted for
completion and presentation to the BAC at the November 19, 2009 meeting.
Action: There was general consensus by the committee to accept the sub-committee
task recommendations.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Agenda Item # 3: Committee Member Items
• Sidewalk Riding, Letter from Barry Lewis
Staff noted that the law against sidewalk riding is in the City Municipal Code, not the
California State Vehicle Code.
CM Lenhardt suggested that the issue be addressed through education - pamphlet.
CM Gillham noted the prohibitive cost of signs and sidewalk stenciling and noted that
this was an education issue.
CM Colonell and CM Woolf supported stencils on sidewalks.
CM Lenhardt noted that stencils would receive wear and tear.
CM Black noted that specific problem areas should be identified prior to taking any
action. The intersection of Santa Rosa and Foothill was brought up as a location and he
noted the unique bicycle environment their, and suggested the possible use of signal
sensor stencils at the location. He did not support additional signage at the site. Staff
noted that the intersection is CalTrans controlled and provided a description of observed
bicycle, pedestrian and auto traffic. CM Woolf concurred with the stencil idea for the
location.
Gary Havas, San Luis Obispo, expressed support on the behalf of Barry Lewis’ letter
concerning sidewalk riding. Mr. Havas suggested incorporating education into the
Week of Welcome next year and other engagement with Cal Poly. Additionally, he
suggested creating a pilot project location for stencils on the sidewalk.
CM Gillham suggested running an advertisement in the Mustang Daily.
CM Black suggested providing posters and fine notification at the Farmers Market Bike
Valet.
Staff will solicit input from the Police Department, various list serves, research pamphlet
options, and research the possibility of providing signal actuation legends for west
bound bicyclists on Foothill Blvd., at Santa Rosa.
• County Bicycle Advisory Committee Update
CM Woolf provided an update to the Committee. He noted that they discussed the use
of motorized devices on Class I trails, and utilized some materials generated by the City
BAC. Due to the complexity of the issue, they did not take any action and will study it
further.
Agenda Item # 4: Staff Items
• Madonna Inn Bike Path:
Staff provided an update.
• Bicycle Rodeo:
Staff discussed the upcoming event and requested volunteers for the helmet adjustment
station.
• Path bollards near Meadow Park:
Staff discussed the recently submitted, City Engineering Standard change request for
bollard design and location. CM Lenhardt noted that the ADA ramp on the cul-de-sac
side had a difficult lip for the bicycle users. Mr. Gary Havas discussed the difficult height
and location of bollards at the site.
• Chevron Tank Farm Specific Plan Amendment:
Staff noted that process was moving along.
• Bill Roalman Bicycle Boulevard Sign Height:
Staff noted that the sign height did meet regulations. Staff discussed that signs would
be changing in the future. Mr. Havas discussed that Council meeting discussion on the
Bill Roalman Bike Boulevard at the 9/15/09 Council meeting. Staff discussed the
Council points and noted code enforcement issues.
• Mountain biking component of Bicycle Transportation Plan.
Mr. Havas discussed his meetings with Greg Bettencourt of Central Coast Concerned
Mountain Bikers (3CMB) concerning trail maintenance and use. Mr. Havas volunteered
to serve as a liaison between 3CMB and the BAC meetings.
• Special Bike Count.
Staff noted that for Bicycle Boulevard assessment purposes, a special bike count needs
to be conducted. Normal counts are biannual and the last was conducted in 2008. The
special count is proposed for the second week of October, 2009. The count is proposed
for the following two intersection locations: Osos/Leff, Morro/Leff.
• Staff Mandeville thanked Kevin Christian for conducting bicycling awareness training
sessions with First Transit bus operators.
• Tentative agenda items for next meeting
• Annual Traffic Safety and Operations Report
• Railroad Safety Trail Update, Phase 3
• Sub-Committee Report
• Railroad Safety Trail access into Sinsheimer Park.
ADJOURNMENT:
CM Lenhardt motioned, and was seconded by CM Woolf to adjourn. The motion
passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm.
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