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, July 18, 2024 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Badenfort called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Present 7 - Chair Kim Badenfort, Vice Chair Elizabeth Ridlington, Board Member Sarah Hart, Board Member Doug McKenzie, Board Member Tanya Narath, Board Member Paul Schwarz, and Board Member Emily Warne Absent 2 - Board Member Scott Doig, and Board Member Dylan Prindle 2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449 (IF NEEDED) 3. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY BOARD MEMBERS None. 4. COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS BY BOARD MEMBERS None. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5.1 April 18, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes. A motion was made by Board Member Schwarz, seconded by Board Member McKenzie, approved as submitted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Chair Badenfort, Vice Chair Ridlington, Board Member Hart, Board Member McKenzie, Board Member Narath and Board Member Schwarz Absent: 2 - Board Member Doig and Board Member Prindle Abstain: 1 - Board Member Warne 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS Duane DeWitt spoke about the Roseland Creek Concept Plan, the Bikeway Greenway, and the need to prioritize projects in Roseland City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Regular Meeting Minutes - Final July 18, 2024 Board and Southwest Santa Rosa. Chris Guenther of Bikeable Santa Rosa spoke about the Calistoga Road project, inquired about roundabouts, and spoke about the importance of involving the community. 7. REPORT ITEMS 7.1 REPORT - Active Transportation Plan Update - Public Outreach Overview and Recommendations Memorandum BACKGROUND: Staff will present an overview of public outreach and the Recommendations Memorandum. RECOMMENDATION: This is for Board information. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chris Guenther spoke in favor of the engagement process, the increase in new bicyclists, and expressed thanks for the changes and progress being made. This item was received and filed. 7.2 REPORT - Assembly Bill 43 (AB 43) and Assembly Bill 1938 (AB 1938) - Speed Limits BACKGROUND: Staff will present information on speed limit modifications. RECOMMENDATION: This is for Board information. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chris Guenther spoke in favor. This item was received and filed. 7.3 REPORT - Steele Lane Pilot Project Update BACKGROUND: Staff will present a report on the Steele Lane Pilot Project. RECOMMENDATION: This item is for Board information and feedback on the existing pilot project as well as the Phase 2 Pilot Project. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Regular Meeting Minutes - Final July 18, 2024 Board PUBLIC COMMENTS Emily Shartin of Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition spoke in favor of the project. She also spoke about the need to continue the pilot project and the need for more safe routes and network connectivity. This item was received and filed. 7.4 REPORT - Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CBPAC) Citizen Appointment BACKGROUND: Appointing a CBPAC citizen representative. RECOMMENDATION: The Board shall, by motion, assign a citizen representative for the CBPAC. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chris Guenther spoke in favor and stated this is an important body to emphasize countywide connectivity and to share issues and ideas. A motion was made by Chair Badenfort, seconded by Board Member Schwarz to approve the amended motion of assigning both a primary appointee and a secondary appointee as a citizen representative. The motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Chair Badenfort, seconded by Vice Chair Ridlington, to nominate Board Member Hart as primary appointee to the CBPAC, who accepted the nomination. The motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Vice Chair Ridlington, seconded by Chair Badenfort, to nominate Board Member Schwarz as secondary appointee to the CBPAC, who accepted the nomination. The motion carried unanimously. 8. CHAIR/BOARD MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS Board Member Narath announced an upcoming national event called "A Week Without Driving" that runs September 30 through October 6, 2024. She stated she would be participating in the event. Chair Badenfort gave a recap of the recent CBPAC meeting he attended that included the Vision Zero report and the plan to publish it early next year and the impressive results of the Bike to Work/Anywhere Day. He also attended the Mayor/Board Chairs meeting and stated there was an emphasis at the meeting to study and follow Rosenberg's Rules to run Board and Committee meetings. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Regular Meeting Minutes - Final July 18, 2024 Board 9. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS - A follow up on the City budget was provided. - A Bike Share program is in progress and will be launching later this year. An update will be provided at the August meeting. - Two grants are currently in process for the Southeast Greenway. - A study session for Vision Zero is scheduled for the August 6 Council meeting. - A follow up to an earlier question regarding roundabouts and the Calistoga Road project was provided. - A reminder that the next meeting is scheduled for August 29 at 4:00 p.m. 10. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR MEETING Chair Badenfort adjourned the meeting at 6:08 p.m. Approved on: August 29, 2024 /s/ A. Scheblik, Recording Secretary