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 17, 2022 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Badenfort called the virtual meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Present 7 - Chair Kim Badenfort, Board Member Christine Dektor, Board Member Tony Geraldi, Board Member Doug McKenzie, Board Member Tanya Narath, Board Member Dylan Prindle, and Board Member Paul Schwarz 2. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY BOARD MEMBERS None. 3. COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS BY BOARD MEMBERS None. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1 September 15, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes. A motion was made by Board Member Narath, seconded by Board Member Schwarz, approved as submitted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Chair Badenfort, Ridlington, Board Member Dektor, Board Member Geraldi, Board Member McKenzie, Board Member Narath, Board Member Prindle and Board Member Schwarz 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS Eris Weaver commented about a news article regarding the scooter vendor, Bird, having financial issues and inquired what that means for the City program. She also spoke about a 12 year old hit and run victim; vehicles parking in the bike lanes, especially near schools; and red curbs that are faded and need the paint refreshed. 6. REPORT ITEMS City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Regular Meeting Minutes - Final November 17, 2022 Board 6.1 REPORT - Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Transportation and Public Works Work Plan BACKGROUND: The Board may accept the draft Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Transportation and Public Works (TPW) Work Plan for bicycle and pedestrian projects and studies. RECOMMENDATION: The Board may, by motion, accept the draft Fiscal Year 2023/2024 TPW Work Plan. PUBLIC COMMENTS Steve Birdlebough spoke regarding Jennings and the favorable ruling from the PUC, and stated it is time to start thinking about funding. A motion was made by Board Member Dektor, seconded by Vice Chair Ridlington, to approve and accept the draft Fiscal Year 2023/2024 TPW Work Plan. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Chair Badenfort, Ridlington, Board Member Dektor, Board Member Geraldi, Board Member McKenzie, Board Member Narath, Board Member Prindle and Board Member Schwarz 6.2 REPORT - Vision Zero Draft Implementation Plan Ad Hoc Update BACKGROUND: The BPAB Ad Hoc Committee and staff will provide an update of the Sonoma County Vision Zero Action Plan draft VZ Implementation Plan. RECOMMENDATION: No action is required. Board may provide input on the draft Vision Zero Implementation Plan. PUBLIC COMMENTS Eris Weaver spoke about safe routes to school and that the work and attention should be on the enforcement and engineering aspects for drop off/pick up areas. She also stated the League of American Bicyclists certifies all of her instructors and that educators already have a curriculum for bicyclists and pedestrians. Alexa Forrester thanked the staff and said this was very reassuring and that she supports the plan. She also said she hoped the City can get people into the open positions so that the work can be done. This item was received and filed. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Regular Meeting Minutes - Final November 17, 2022 Board 6.3 REPORT - Mendocino Avenue Reconfiguration (Fourth Street - College Avenue) BACKGROUND: Staff will introduce and seek feedback on final design concepts for Mendocino Avenue between Fourth Street and College Avenue. RECOMMENDATION: This item is for Board discussion and input before finalizing design concepts. PUBLIC COMMENTS David Kittelstrom emailed that he wanted to endorse the recommendations for restriping outlined in the staff report and for the record, he dislikes slurry seal, as it is too bumpy. Alexa Forrester expressed concern with the downtown committee and organization meeting processes and the lack of inclusion of public comments, as well as public involvement earlier in the process. She said she is involved with Bikeable Santa Rosa and there are many who would like to see more protected bike lanes and protected infrastructure and commented on the Fire code issue. Eris Weaver said she appreciated all the continual versions of the design and that each have gotten better. She also would prefer protected bike lanes were included and commented on the Fire code issue. Chris Guenther thanked staff and said he was excited about the options presented; appreciated the stipulation about parking; and stated it is not clear the Fire code issue with access for apparatus is a State, County, or City code. He stated there are other large cities that have overcome some of the issues in various ways and inquired about the use of green paint for the full length of the bike lanes. Victor thanked the Board and staff; asked if other cities could be looked at regarding the Fire code. He stated he appreciates creative solutions and looking for accessibility. He also stated it is important to get the project right and convey the City's value of City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Regular Meeting Minutes - Final November 17, 2022 Board diverse use of public space, and the importance of intersection design. This item was received and filed. 6.4 REPORT - Fourth Street Reconfiguration (E Street - Bryden Lane) and Montgomery Drive Reconfiguration (Alderbrook Drive - Hahman Drive) BACKGROUND: Staff will introduce and seek feedback on final design concepts for Fourth Street between E Street and Bryden Lane and Montgomery Drive between Alderbrook Drive and Hahman Drive. RECOMMENDATION: This item is for Board discussion and input before finalizing design concepts. This item was continued to the December 15, 2022 Regular Meeting. 7. CHAIR/BOARD MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS None. 8. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS - Staff will be going to Council on December 6 to provide an update on the scooter program. - Once the Active Transportation Planner is hired, Staff will plan on scheduling a meeting with Police, Fire and the Board to discuss various issues. - The Board was invited to the celebration of Nancy leaving the City. 9. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR MEETING Chair Badenfort adjourned the virtual meeting at 5:53 p.m. Approved on: _______________________________ A. Scheblik Recording Secretary