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 Thursday, November 15, 2018 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Chair Dadko at 4:05 p.m. Present 8 - Chair Beth Dadko, Board Member Christine Dektor, Board Member Adam Brown, Board Member Barbara Moulton, Vice Chair Shaun Ralston, Board Member Kim Badenfort, Board Member Doug McKenzie, and Board Member Minona Heaviland Absent 1 - Board Member Jim Pedgrift 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1 Draft Minutes of September 20, 2018 A motion was made by Board Member Moulton, seconded by Board Member Heaviland, approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously. Absent: 1 - Board Member Pedgrift 3. COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS None. 4. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY BOARD MEMBERS None. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS Dwayne DeWitt spoke in favor of detailed meeting minutes and improved communication across City departments and agencies. He expressed concern about recent bike incidents in Roseland and southwest Santa Rosa, and inquired if a meeting could be scheduled to address the issues and to provide opportunity for public input in the planning process within the Roseland community. Elizabeth Ridlington spoke in support of Mr. DeWitt's comments and City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Regular Meeting Minutes - Final November 15, 2018 Board expressed interest in what takes place after incidents occur. She inquired if there are opportunities for public input for improvements to the bicycle/pedestrian network while projects are in the planning process. 6. REPORT ITEMS 6.1 REPORT - Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update 2018 - Ongoing Progress Report BACKGROUND: The Board may 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. The November 8 Open House was held at the Municipal Services Center-South at 69 Stony Circle due to the last-minute closure of Finley Community Center because of the effects of the Butte County Camp Fire smoke conditions in Santa Rosa. PUBLIC COMMENTS Dwayne DeWitt stated that a presentation/open house should be offered in a Roseland location, such as the community library, to reach out, to get positive feedback, and to discuss connectivity to Roseland. Summary: Board members will work with Alta Planning + Design to update the bike rack card. Individual Board members will distribute to libraries, bike shops, stakeholders, community groups, schools, the disabled community, cycling groups, and potentially work with staff to develop a public service announcement. This effort will help notify these groups that December 20 is the final date to submit comments. This item was received and filed. 6.2 REPORT - Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update 2018 - Public Draft BACKGROUND: The Board will provide input on the Plan Update 2018 City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Regular Meeting Minutes - Final November 15, 2018 Board Public Draft. RECOMMENDATION: The Board, by motion, may recommend that the City Council approve the Santa Rosa Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan Update 2018. PUBLIC COMMENTS Vincent Hoagland voiced concern about how detailed the map is regarding the Southeast Greenway crossing at Farmers Lane. Brett Kordenbrock of the Midtown 4th Group stated he was pleased with the group designation and multiple opportunities and possibilities along 4th Street in the study. Summary: The Board is going to delay their recommendation to approve the BPMP Update until the January 17, 2019 meeting. Boardmembers gave a number of recommendations, and they will incorporate all input gathered until the December 20 deadline. No action was taken. The item was continued. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS CONTINUED None. 8. CHAIR/BOARD MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS -Chris Culver sent out an email about concerns related to the Joe Rodota crossing on Stony Point Road and requested a bicycle/pedestrian overcrossing be considered. Staff will look at and evaluate. This area is included in the plan. -The subcommittee met regarding developing Vision Zero talking points, and will bring back at the January 17 meeting to the Board for review before presenting to the City Council. A letter of support was worked on for a county-wide Vision Zero plan. 9. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS -There are five Board appointments expiring in December. Applications are due by early January for possible appointments in mid-January. Current members are still responsible for attending the January meeting. Questions about the application process should City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Regular Meeting Minutes - Final November 15, 2018 Board be directed to Dina Manis, Deputy City Clerk. -There will not be a meeting in December. The next meeting will be January 17, 2019. 10. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR MEETING The meeting was adjourned by Chair Dadko at 6:13 p.m. Approved on: ______________________________ Alissa Scheblik Recording Secretary