Bicycle Advisory Committee

CITY OF HENDERSON BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES November 17, 2016 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Seegmiller called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m., in the Council Chambers Conference Room, 240 Water Street, Henderson, Nevada. II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL Scott Jarvis, Project Engineer III, confirmed the Bicycle Advisory Committee had been noticed in compliance with the Open Meeting Law by posting the Agenda three working days prior to the meeting at City Hall, the Multigenerational Center, the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, Fire Station No. 86, the Nevada Public Notice Website, and the City of Henderson Website. Present: Chairman Scott Seegmiller Jennifer Grube Mike Hair Steve Raucher Paul Schmitt Dick Wimmer Absent: Ron Floth (excused) Staff: Derek Allen, Planner II Tedie Jackson, CCS Reporter Scott Jarvis, Project Engineer III Brian Anderson, Asst. City Attorney III Guests: Cathy Halka Sherie Moore III. PUBLIC COMMENT Cathy Halka RTC, provided an update on the Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. She noted that a draft plan will be completed by February 2017, and they hope to obtain RTC board approval in March. She also mentioned that it is up to local jurisdictions to implement each project. Ms. Halka displayed a separated bike lane buffer, which is used to separate a vehicle lane from a bike lane and can be placed vertical or diagonally. Bicycle Advisory Committee Page 2 of 4 Thursday, November 17, 2016 – Minutes IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action) (Motion) Mr. Wimmer introduced a motion to accept the agenda as presented. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Seegmiller declared the motion carried. V. NEW BUSINESS NB-1 MINUTES PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Approve minutes from October 20, 2016. (Motion) Mr. Hair introduced a motion to adopt the October 20, 2016, minutes as presented. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Seegmiller declared the motion carried. NB-2 DISCUSS BIKE REPAIR/DONATION PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Committee member to discuss and make a plan for repairing abandoned bikes and donating to a local organization. Scott Jarvis, Project Engineer III, reported that the Henderson Police Department liquidates bicycles after they have been confiscated for a year. There are several different bikes that need to be refurbished and donated. Mr. Schmitt will contact Ambucs, which is a group that refurbishes bikes. Mr. Hair offered to donate tubes for tires, gear shift cables, and possible other parts. He will meet with Mr. Jarvis to take an inventory of the bikes and look for a location to work on the bikes. Mr. Jarvis mentioned the City could make a donation to purchase tires. Suggestions were made to contact the following groups to work on this project: Women’s Cycling Team, Green Velley Cyclists, Mountain Bike Association, and bike shops. It was also recommended to work with schools to have kids learn how to fix a bike if they want one. Bicycle Advisory Committee Page 3 of 4 Thursday, November 17, 2016 – Minutes NB-3 DISCUSS PROPOSED BICYCLE ROUTES PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Committee members have submitted routes for discussion. Members reviewed an aerial map and discussed route options to post signage. Mr. Jarvis reported on upcoming street projects that could impact proposed bicycle routes. It was suggested to use routes that tie together with existing trails. Route 2 was suggested to be expanded to Eastern Avenue and connected by the railroad trail; and have one loop on the east side and one loop in the west side. This route would also provide options to go off in other directions. This modified bicycle route will be designated on a map for further discussion. NB-4 STAFF REPORT PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Staff update on City sponsored initiatives and requests from the BAC. Scott Jarvis, Project Engineer III, reported the following events:  The Healthy Henderson Fair is scheduled for January 14, 2017, at the Multigenerational Center. If there is a desire to have a Bike Henderson booth at the fair, Committee members were asked to help man the booth from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The Stroll N Roll event was successful; however, staff would like attendance to increase. NB-5 2016 BAC PRIORITIES AND GOALS PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION To discuss the Committee's 2016 priorities, goals and assignments including: Update on committee member assignments to contact local businesses regarding becoming a Bicycle Friendly Business. Pedego Electric Bikes is interested in becoming a bicycle friendly business. The Bike Bar is a new business located in the Green Valley Ranch area that offers spin classes. They are interested in becoming a bicycle friendly business. Bicycle Advisory Committee Page 4 of 4 Thursday, November 17, 2016 – Minutes Roberto Taco Shops is not interested. Mr. Jarvis noted that the spring issue of Henderson Happenings could include the Bicycle Friendly Business brochure. A suggestion was made to reach out to the Henderson Chamber of Commerce. Vegas Velo Bicycle on Sunset Road and Valley Verde needs updated City of Henderson bike maps. VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS Mr. Wimmer noted that Get Outdoors Nevada Day is in Henderson next year at Cornerstone Park. He suggested the Committee organize a ride for this event, and man a Bike Henderson booth. Mr. Wimmer suggested developing two brief questionnaires; one for motorists and one for cyclists, to collect information and for education purposes. This item will be discussed at a future meeting. Mr. Schmitt commented that Big Brothers Big Sisters would be interested in the bicycle donation project. He will get more information and report back at the next meeting. VII. SET NEXT MEETING The next meeting was set for December 15, 2016, at 4:30 p.m. VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments presented. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to be discussed, the meeting was adjourned at 5:23 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ________________________ Tedie Jackson, CCS Reporter