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, October 15, 2020 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The virtual meeting was called to order at 4:02 p.m. by Chair Ralston. Present 6 - Chair Shaun Ralston, Vice Chair Elizabeth Ridlington, Board Member Kim Badenfort, Board Member Christine Dektor, Board Member Doug McKenzie, and Board Member Tanya Narath Absent 2 - Board Member Christine Logan, and Board Member Charlotte Vrobel 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1 September 17, 2020, Regular Meeting Minutes A motion was made by Board Member Badenfort, seconded by Vice Chair Ridlington, approved as submitted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Chair Ralston, Vice Chair Ridlington, Board Member Badenfort, Board Member Dektor, Board Member McKenzie and Board Member Narath Absent: 2 - Board Member Logan and Board Member Vrobel 3. COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS BY BOARD MEMBERS None. 4. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY BOARD MEMBERS None. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS None. 6. REPORT ITEMS 6.1 REPORT - Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Transportation and Public Works Work Plan City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Regular Meeting Minutes - Final October 15, 2020 Board BACKGROUND: The Board may accept the draft Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Transportation and Public Works Work Plan for bicycle and pedestrian projects and studies. RECOMMENDATION: The Board may, by motion, accept the draft Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Transportation and Public Works Work Plan. PUBLIC COMMENTS Eris Weaver, Executive Director of the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition, commented about the projects and had questions about start dates and cost estimates. She stated that water projects impact access to creek trails, and she has been in communication with an engineer regarding the need for advance notice of trail closures. A motion was made by Vice Chair Ridlington, seconded by Chair Ralston to accept the draft Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Transportation and Public Works Work Plan. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Chair Ralston, Vice Chair Ridlington, Board Member Badenfort, Board Member Dektor, Board Member McKenzie and Board Member Narath Absent: 2 - Board Member Logan and Board Member Vrobel 6.2 REPORT - Shared Mobility Devices (SMDs) BACKGROUND: The Board may provide input on the potential use of Shared Mobility Devices (SMDs) in Santa Rosa. RECOMMENDATION: For information only. No action required. PUBLIC COMMENTS Eris Weaver inquired about an error on one of the charts. She stated that California does require markings, but it is a small sticker, and the ordinance should clarify where these are allowed to be placed. She also stated that clarification is needed regarding no riding in Old Courthouse Square and inquired about docks. She also asked about the coordination of agreements, grants and the ordinance. This item was received and filed. 6.3 REPORT - Fourth Street and College Avenue Corridor Study First Phase City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Regular Meeting Minutes - Final October 15, 2020 Board BACKGROUND: Staff will provide an overview of a preliminary draft assessment for Fourth Street and College Avenue Corridor bicycling and walking. RECOMMENDATION: For information only. No action required. PUBLIC COMMENTS Eris Weaver stated that she participated in the process, and she is looking forward to a more professional study being done. This item was received and filed. 7. CHAIR/BOARD MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS None. 8. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS - An update regarding the Active Transportation Planner position was given. Chair Ralston has agreed to participate on the interview panel, and Vice Chair Ridlington has screened the applications. The interviews were delayed due to the Glass Fire, and are now planned to be held on October 27. - Starting on October 10, a section of Fourth Street will re-open and other sections will remain closed for now. The Planning and Economic Development Department surveyed comments and questions, and addressed comments from business owners. There are approximately 6 to 12 parklets located near eating establishments. Unsure how long these will remain. - Board meetings will not be held until January 2021. If something arises that requires the BPAB's attention, we will revisit and schedule a meeting if needed. 9. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR MEETING The virtual meeting was adjourned by Chair Ralston at 5:35 p.m. Approved on: _______________________________ A. Scheblik Recording Secretary