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Home My WebLink About05-19-2016 BAC Minutes 1 | P a g e City of San Luis Obispo, Council Agenda, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Minutes Bicycle Advisory Committee Council Hearing Room, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 7:00 pm 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: Chair Deragon called the meeting to order with reading of Mission Statement at 7:00 p.m. Present: Committee Members Catherine Machado, Lea Brooks, Randol White, Howard Weisenthal, Paula Huddleston, Vice-Chair Jim Woolf and Chair Peter Deragon Absent: None Staff Present: Transportation Manager Jake Hudson, Police Chief Deanna Cantrell, Police Captain Keith Storton, and Police Sergeant John Villanti Oath: Transportation Manager Jake Hudson swore in BAC member Randol White PUBLIC COMMENT: Myron Amerine, San Luis Obispo, Vice-President SLO County BAC, commented on the extremely rough and less than adequate paving work recently completed by Caltrans on Hwy 1 between Westmont and Foothill in the south bound direction. Gary Havas, San Luis Obispo, commented that he was grateful that the Railroad Safety Trail and Meadow Park pathway has received some attention. MINUTES: March 17, 2016 Amendment: Page 2, lines 18 thru 20, revised to read: “…County BAC Vice-President Myron Amerine and CM Weisenthal narrated a video presentation on presented an overview of various classifications of local hazardous bicycle conditions and documented multiple City roadways in which they occur. Presentations on other particular items to continue at future meetings such as storm water grates and lack of enforcement for bicycles…” Action: Lea Brooked moved to accept as amended. Vice Chair Jim Wolf seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 2 | P a g e PRESENTATION ITEMS: #1 Active Transportation Manager Update Transportation Manager, Jake Hudson provided an update on recruitment of the Active Transportation Manager. Adam Fukushima has accepted the position and will begin on June 2nd. Action: None taken #2 “Meet and Greet” with Police Staff Police Chief Deanna Cantrell, Police Captain Keith Storton, and Police Sergeant John Vilanti presented an overview of bicycle collision statistics, education activities, and enforcement trends noting challenges with reduced motor officers. Discussion ensued among the committee regarding potential reallocation of enforcement for bicycle related issues and support for additional enforcement resources at the next budget cycle. Action: None taken #3 Volunteer Program for Reporting VC Violations Police Chief Deanna Cantrell commented that the Police Department at this time does not have the resources to review videos and photos submitted by the public to determine there if there is enough information to action against a possible offender. Police Chief Deanna suggested that photos and videos could be submitted to Dave Albrect who may volunteer to review the photos and videos and forward the ones that have enough requisite information for action to the Police Department. Action: None taken #4 Hazardous Bicycle Conditions County BAC Vice-President Myron Amerine and CM Howard Weisenthal presented an overview of various types and conditions of storm grates in bicycle lanes. Myron Amerine also presented an overview of Federal and State standards on storm grate design noting inadequacies in state standards related to minimum gaps. Discussion ensued among the committee regarding prioritization methodologies and concerns about diverting money from other type of bicycle projects. Action A: CM Catherine Machado made a motion that the BAC request staff to bring back a proposal for a local storm grate standard. Jim Wolf seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Action B: CM Catherine Machado made a motion that the BAC establish a subcommittee of CM Howard Wiesenthal and Myron Amerine compile a list and ranking system of storm grate replacements and other safety issues. Part of the ranking system is if it’s in a bike lane. CM Paula Huddleson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. #5 SLO County Bid & Breakfast Project CM Lea Brooks presented an overview of the La Lomita Ranch project and Orcutt Road serving the project. Concern regarding potential conflicts between large horse trailers and cyclists navigating the intersection of Orcutt & Tank Farm was discussed. Transportation Manager Jake Hudson reviewed the transportation impact study conducted for the project and its findings as well as the City official response to the County referral of the project. Action: None taken #6 2017 Bike Month Idea CM Lea Brooks presented a concept to close a road to auto traffic for a bicycle event. Possible location discussed was Orcutt from Islay Park to Biddle Ranch Road. Discussion 3 | P a g e ensued regarding the benefits of the event and the potential resistance an event might have due to the frequency of the road being closed for other events. Transportation Manager Jake Hudson discussed two mechanisms for developing this event, 1. The event was organized and sponsored by the City’s Parks & Rec Dept., however that mechanism would have to undergo city review and compete for other priorities and 2. The event was sponsored by a private entity that applies for a permit thru the City and County. Discussion ensued regarding the subcommittee checking to see if there are entities that are interested in sponsoring the event and to present the concept to the County BAC. Action: None taken ACTION ITEMS: #7 Officer Elections Chair Peter Deregon opened the floor for nomination of the Chair and Vice Chair positions. Discussion ensued regarding the requirements and responsibilities of the Chair and Vice Chair positions. Action A: Vice Chair Jim Wolf made a motion nominating Randol White for BAC Chair. CM Lea Brooks seconded the nomination. The vote to elect Randol White as BAC Chair passed unanimously. Action B: CM Howard Wiesenthal made a motion nominating Paula Huddleson for BAC Vice Chair. CM Catherine Machado seconded the nomination. The vote to elect Paula Huddleson as BAC Vice Chair passed unanimously. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Committee Items CM Lea Brooks presented the Adopt-a-Trails Sub-Committee Report discussing vegetation maintenance issues along the class I paths particularly in the open space areas. Staff to discuss internally and follow-up with the committee at the next meeting. CM Lea Brooks presented the Newcomers Sub-Committee Report discussing SLOCOGs Residential transportation trip reduction program. The Goal is to get transportation packets to new residents educating and encouraging alternative transportation. The committee had discussion regarding the length of the meetings and the desire to have a timed agenda. The committee asked staff to agendize a discussion on modification of the meeting frequency, duration, and start times. CM Randol White brought to the attention of the BAC that the MTC recently voted to ban Ebikes from the transit bike racks and was concerned that this item had not been before the BAC. Staff Items Transportation Manager presented an update on the RRST design progress. Noting that plans are at 50% complete and construction is still on schedule to begin construction in 2017 Transportation Manager presented an update on the Palm & Nipomo parking structure in regards to parking on the exterior and interior of the garage. Noting that as study and design progress the BAC can 4 | P a g e agendize a review of those plans. Discussion ensued regarding various parking options with a recommendation to consider full secured reservable bike parking. Transportation Manager discussed the current practice in providing bike parking at large events. Vice Chair Jim Wolf indicated that prior progress had been made in the area under past staff. Transportation Manager will have the Active Transportation follow up on this after they begin on June 2nd. Transportation Manager provided an update on the Broad St. Bike Blvd. The second meeting is scheduled for June 9th at the County Library. The meeting will include an overview of prior work today, staff’s initial concept based on feedback, and a design charrette with attendees. Transportation Manager provided an update on the Avila Ranch & San Luis Ranch EIR’s currently in development. It’s expected that those will be brought back to the BAC for review sometime between September and November. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 9:45 PM to the next regular meeting of July 21st, 2016. Respectfully Submitted, Jake Hudson Transportation Manager