Bicycle Advisory Committee

CITY OF HENDERSON BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Thursday, September 19, 2019 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Ron Floth called the Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting to order at 4:01 p.m., in the Council Chambers Conference Room, 240 Water Street, Henderson, Nevada. II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL J.J. Muhlenbruck, Administrative Assistant III, confirmed the Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting had been noticed in compliance with the Nevada 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, the City of Henderson Website, and by mailing and emailing a copy of the Agenda to everyone appearing thereon on the Agenda Master Mailing List and Email List. PRESENT: Chairman Ron Floth Tracy Foutz Jennifer Grube Paul Mangual ABSENT: Mark Dolginoff (excused) Mike Hair (excused) STAFF: Victoria Dasis, Deputy City Clerk Scott Jarvis, Project Engineer III Brandon Kemble, Assistant City Attorney III J.J. Muhlenbruck, Administrative Assistant III GUESTS: Steve Boyce Bicycle Advisory Committee Page 2 of 6 Thursday, September 19, 2019 – Minutes III. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments presented. IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (Motion) Ms. Grube introduced a motion to accept the agenda as presented. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Floth declared the motion carried. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS UB-1 REPORT ON BICYCLE FRIENDLY BUSINESS PROGRAM ASSIGNMENTS PUBLIC WORKS Committee Members will report on any pending assignments and/or other outreach efforts related to promoting the Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) Program, including any progress made with: • BFB Program’s application/renewal process and procedures • McGhie's Ski Bike and Board Shop • Lake Las Vegas Sports Club and Seasons Grocery • Juan’s Flaming Fajitas • Valley Health System Constant Care • First American Title • Chimera County Club • Las Vegas Athletic Club • Enlight Artz and Apothecary • Water Street businesses, or • any other businesses contacted, or efforts made to promote the Program. The Committee may make new or continuing community outreach assignments related to promoting the Bicycle Friendly Business Program. Scott Jarvis, Project Engineer III, inquired if Committee members had any updates on their BFB assignments. Chairman Floth stated he will be contacting Chimera Golf Club tomorrow for a BFB application. Ms. Grube and Chairman Floth volunteered to contact Enlight Artz and Apothecary. Ms. Grube stated she will contact Juan’s Flaming Fajitas. Bicycle Advisory Committee Page 3 of 6 Thursday, September 19, 2019 – Minutes Following a discussion regarding a BFB certification, Mr. Jarvis stated he can make the certifications and Ms. Grube will deliver them to the businesses. VI. NEW BUSINESS NB-2 MINUTES BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE AUGUST 15, 2019 PUBLIC WORKS Bicycle Advisory Committee minutes of August 15, 2019. (Motion) Mr. Foutz introduced a motion to adopt the Bicycle Advisory Committee minutes of August 15, 2019, as presented. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Floth declared the motion carried. NB-3 FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY BICYCLE FRIENDLY BUSINESS APPLICATION PUBLIC WORKS Committee members to review and consider First American Title Company's application to become a Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB). Mr. Mangual abstained from deliberation and voting on this item due to First American Title Company being his primary place of employment. Following a review of the application, it was a consensus of the Committee to approve First American Title Company as a Bicycle Friendly Business. (Motion) Mr. Foutz introduced a motion to approve the application for First American Title Company to become a Bicycle Friendly Business. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Mr. Mangual abstained from voting on this item. Chairman Floth declared the motion carried. Bicycle Advisory Committee Page 4 of 6 Thursday, September 19, 2019 – Minutes NB-4 BAC PRIORITIES AND GOALS PUBLIC WORKS Discuss efforts related to the Committee's priorities and goals related to cycling education and encouragement, report on the status of any assignments, including: • Status of efforts for Committee to partner with police departments • Etiquette for cyclists when interacting with businesses • Learn to Ride event scheduled for February 29, 2020 The Committee may make or renew additional Committee member assignments related to the Committee goals. Mr. Mangual stated he has contacted Sgt. Hart of the Henderson Police Department to discuss cyclist and automobile safety matters. A discussion ensued regarding the possibility of installing etiquette trail signage. Chairman Floth opened the floor for public comment. Steve Boyce, 89044, stated he has received comments from residents walking on trails that bicyclists are riding too fast. He recommended speed limit signage be considered. There being no one else wishing to speak, the public comment portion was closed. Scott Jarvis, Project Engineer III, provided an overview of the City’s signage standards. Following a discussion regarding the possibility of installing speed limit signage, Mr. Jarvis stated he will contact City staff to research options. Mr. Jarvis reported that the Black Mountain Recreation has the date reserved on February 29, 2020, for the Learn to Ride event, and said he will be in contact with the recreation center to discuss the hours and space for the event. Chairman Floth stated he can bring the bike mobile from the Regional Transportation Commission. Ms. Grube recommended an attendance sheet be provided for the event, and Mr. Floth recommended wrist bands be provided to the participants. Bicycle Advisory Committee Page 5 of 6 Thursday, September 19, 2019 – Minutes NB-5 STAFF REPORT PUBLIC WORKS Scott Jarvis' update to the Committee on Regional Project Coordination, https://gis.rtcsnv.com/rpcc/, and the status of Henderson projects that impact City bicycle facilities. Scott Jarvis, Project Engineer III, briefed the Committee members on the City’s current bike rack requirements for public places, and said the City is currently reviewing and considering revisions to the Code. Mr. Jarvis briefed the Committee on the annual bike count criteria. He reported that the City will soon be able to collect data on the number of bicyclists on City roads with the intersection cameras. He said there are currently 4,000 cyclists in Henderson every day. Following an inquiry by Chairman Floth regarding the completion of the Union Pacific Railroad trail, Mr. Jarvis said he anticipates a bid to be awarded at a City Council meeting in November 2019. VII. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS Following an inquiry by Ms. Grube regarding who is responsible for the maintenance of Union Pacific Railroad trail within city limits, Scott Jarvis, Project Engineer III, said the City performs most of the maintenance; however, sometimes the work is contracted out. He noted that graffiti may be reported to the City’s hotline at 702-267-3220. Brandon Kemble, Assistant City Attorney III, said the City has community service or volunteers assist with trail clean ups. Chairman Floth stated he will contact a representative to obtain information on the bike rodeo event. Chairman Floth said the Cadence community contacted BCycle to get a bid for bicycle equipment for a bike sharing program, and they also contacted the Regional Transportation Commission to assist with the operations and maintenance. He commented that this could be an opportunity to connect the Water Street District to the Cadence community. Chairman Floth said the Stroll N’ Roll is November 9, 2019, and that he has acquired 500 helmets for the event. He noted the 3 Feet for Pete bicycle ride will be Saturday, September 28, 2019. Chairman Floth stated he participated in an event regarding crosswalk safety and bicycle set up at John C. Vanderburg Elementary School. Bicycle Advisory Committee Page 6 of 6 Thursday, September 19, 2019 – Minutes VIII. SET NEXT MEETING The next meeting was set for October 17, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. IX. PUBLIC COMMENT Steve Boyce, 89074, inquired if the City will conduct street sweeping on bike lanes where there is street construction. He said he has seen debris on Executive Airport Drive and on Volunteer Boulevard behind Las Vegas Boulevard. Scott Jarvis, Project Engineer III, said he will contact City staff to ensure this matter is addressed. X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to be discussed, Chairman Floth adjourned the meeting at 5:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ______________________ Victoria Dasis, Deputy City Clerk