Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

Municipal Service Center City of Santa Rosa South 69 Stony Circle Conference Room 5 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board Regular Meeting Minutes - Final-revised Thursday, July 19, 2018 4:00 PM 4:00 PM The meeting was called to order by Chair Dadko at 4:05 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Present 8 - Chair Beth Dadko, Board Member Jim Pedgrift, Board Member Christine Dektor, Board Member Barbara Moulton, Vice Chair Shaun Ralston, Board Member Kim O Badenfort, Board Member Doug McKenzie, and Board Member Minona Heaviland Absent 1 - Board Member Adam Brown 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Vice Chair Ralston, seconded by Board Member Heaviland, approved as submitted, the motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Chair Dadko, Board Member Dektor, Board Member Moulton, Vice Chair Ralston and Board Member Heaviland Absent: 1 - Board Member Brown Abstain: 3 - Board Member Pedgrift, Board Member O Badenfort and Board Member McKenzie 2.1 Draft Minutes of May 17, 2018 3. COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS None. 4. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY BOARD MEMBERS None. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Steve Rabinowitsh, Waterways Advisory Committee, introduced himself and spoke briefly about the Creek Master Plan and coordinating efforts with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Regular Meeting Minutes - July 19, 2018 Board Final-revised Stephen Gold spoke about a listing of concerns he has compiled regarding the City's transportation infrastructure, discussed a few of the concerns, and provided the listing to the Board and Staff Liaison. 6. REPORT ITEMS 6.1 REPORT - Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update 2018 - Ongoing Progress Report BACKGROUND: The Board will provide additional input on the Plan Update 2018 process including the community outreach components. RECOMMENDATION: This item is for Board discussion. No action is required. RECOMMENDATION No action was taken. This item was discussed by the Board. 6.2 REPORT - Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update 2018 - Draft Network Recommendations BACKGROUND: The Board will provide input on the Plan Update 2018 Draft Network Recommendations. RECOMMENDATION: This item is for Board discussion. No action is required. PUBLIC COMMENTS Vince Hoagland, Southeast Greenway, spoke about a list of suggestions provided to the Board. There are concerns with traveling west across Farmers Lane to get to downtown and the SMART station, and traveling east getting to the future County Parks Class I path along Highway 12. He stated signage is improved, but signage is still needed. He spoke of the importance of collaboration between the City BPAB and the County BPAB. Steve Rabinowitsh, Waterways Advisory Committee, stated that special attention to improving crossings and connections is needed. He listed Southeast Greenway connection, Piner Creek at Guerneville Road, SMART connection to Santa Rosa Creek/Joe City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Regular Meeting Minutes - July 19, 2018 Board Final-revised Rodota Trail crossing Third Street, and Santa Rosa Creek at Farmers Lane, planned as a future undercrossing, are areas of interest. Stephen Gold stated that Hwy 101 crossings need attention, as well as connections to the County networks and other cities and towns. Brett Kordenbrock echoed the comments about the Fourth Street/Farmers Lane connection to downtown and stated the connection from the junior college area to Sonoma Avenue and Farmers Lane is an issue. He is open to recommendations and opportunities and the future of Fourth Street, understands the limitations and constraints in making connections stronger, and stated the flashing beacons have helped. He is encouraged by the depth of the information and vision, and likes the way it is being presented. Christine Talbot stated a road diet is more desirable in the Fourth Street area, and that the daytime is the more the issue than nightime. Elizabeth Ridlington stated she has concerns about bike travel in the junior college area, especially for children. She spoke in favor of the activity and ideas being presented and stated it is a good first start. She inquired about not seeing all of her comments show up in the interactive map. RECOMMENDATION No action was taken. This item was discussed by the Board. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS CONTINUED None. 8. CHAIR/BOARD MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS - Everyone is invited to the pump track after the meeting. - A meeting is scheduled with Sutter Health to discuss their application to be designated a "bicycle friendly business." They could be the first major employer in Santa Rosa with this City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Regular Meeting Minutes - July 19, 2018 Board Final-revised designation, and a catalyst for other large employers to follow. - A transportation land use coalition meeting was attended by Staff and the Chair. - Oakmont Village Association has stated no route is wanted in Oakmont, and Board of Supervisor Member Susan Gorin and Mayor Chris Coursey have asked them to reconsider. 9. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS - The material and stencil application device for the Green Bike Lanes have been received, and the project is due to start in August/September. - The Pedestrian Enhancements project at 114 locations is almost complete. - The Hearn Multi-use/SMART crossing is 65% designed. There is a meeting with the PUC, SMART and the Consultant scheduled next week. 10. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR MEETING The meeting was adjourned by Chair Dadko at 6:02 p.m. Disability-related aids or services, including printed information in alternate formats, to enable persons with disabilities to participate in public meetings are available by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 543-3016 one week prior to the meeting. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the Transportation and Public Works Department located at 69 Stony Circle, during normal business hours.