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06/26/2012 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 07/24/2012 City of Gilroy Preliminary Minutes Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Meeting 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2012 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Scott Francks at 6:06 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Scott Francks (Chair), Libby Lai, Conrad Lather, Tony Marandos ABSENT Thomas Muniz ALSO PRESENT Don Dey, City Transportation Engineer Theresa Hernandez, Recording Secretary, Recreation Department COMMISSION SECRETARY’S REPORT ON POSTING THE AGENDA The agenda for the Tuesday, June 26, 2012, regular meeting was posted on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 3:45 p.m., in the window of the foyer by the Council Chambers in City Hall by Theresa Hernandez. PRESENTATIONS TO COMMISSION A. PUBLIC COMMENT BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA, BUT WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION Please limit your comments to 3 minutes (This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the commission on matters not on the agenda. The law does not permit Commission action or extended discussion of any item not on the agenda except under special circumstances. If Commission action is requested, the Commission may place the matter on a future agenda.) PUBLIC PRESENT none APPROVAL OF MINUTES Tony moved and Libby seconded approval of the minutes of May 22, 2012, as written, hearing no objection it was so ordered. BPC Meeting Minutes June 26, 2012 Page 2 OLD BUSINESS A. Bike Map Update – Don Don reported that he compiled the Commission’s suggested changes and forwarded them to Eureka Cartography, the mapping company. Don asked them to update the electronic copy and to give him a copy of the printable map for this meeting. Unfortunately, Don has not received a printable copy from them in time for tonight’s meeting. When the map company sends Don a PDF version of the map he will forward it to the Commissioners so that they will have time to review the map before the July Meeting. Libby asked Don the cost of producing the map? Don told the Commissioners that the total project cost to develop the electronic map and print at least 10,000 copies of the map was $15,000.00. This cost was covered by a grant received from Santa Clara County. Tony asked what the target date is to have the map complete. Don told the Commission that the grant ends at the end of September and his goal is to have the map published before the grant ends. Scott asked the Commissioners to be sure to review the map as soon as they receive it and be ready to discuss it at the July meeting. B. Walkable Cities – Libby Libby told the Commission that in a report on health vs. obesity in Santa Clara County, the City of Gilroy ranked last. Libby reported that Santa Clara County has a health component in there General plan and Libby would like to see the City of Gilroy adopt this component into the City’s General Plan. Don told the Commission that the Planning Department is in the very early stages of reviewing the City’s General Plan. Don will find out what the process is for the BPC to propose that a health component be included in the City of Gilroy’s general plan. Don suggested that the Commissioners go out into the Community to find examples of walkable areas in the City. Also, the Commissioners should identify areas which are not very pedestrian friendly. Once the Commission has this information they can bring this walkablility issue to the attention of the City Council. Scott would like all of the Commissioners to read the City’s General Plan for 2020. Libby will bring the next section of walkable cities information to the next meeting. BPC Meeting Minutes June 26, 2012 Page 3 C. Share the Road Signs Based on LAB Next Steps – Don Don made contact with a Bicycle expert, Michelle DeRobertis, at VTA to get some opinions on signage. The bicycle expert told Don that she recommends the “sharrows” pavement marking. Michelle does not like to see a lot of signs on poles because she doesn’t feel they are as effective. VTA is looking at the “may use full lane” in the urban areas and the “share the road” signs in the rural area. Don prefers the green “Bike Route” signs and the signs that say “May Use Full Lane’. Don shared a packet with the Commission that showed different signs that are used for bike lanes. Scott and Tony agreed with Don’s recommendation of using the “sharrows” marking on the pavement, the “may use full lane” sign and the “Bike Route” sign. Don will discuss this request with Operation’s staff. Don will modify the work order for Sixth Street. D. Garlic Festival Bike Parking Lot – Tony Tony reported that the Garlic Festival already has a group that is going to operate the bicycle parking lot at the Garlic Festival. Tony will review this item next year for the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission. NEW BUSINESS A. July Meeting – Don It was decided by the Commission not to cancel the July meeting of the BPC. The meeting will be held as usual. CORRESPONDENCE A. None COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS A. VTA-BPAC – Thomas Muniz Thomas was not present at the meeting/no report. COMMISSIONER ANOUNCEMENTS Tony – Tony reported that a Gilroy woman has made the US Olympic Team. Libby- Would like more information on the Paseos planned for downtown and how the BPC can get involved with the design and development. BPC Meeting Minutes June 26, 2012 Page 3 STAFF COMMENTS Don reminded the Commission that at the last meeting Rebecca suggested that the Commissioners should have name badges. Don spoke with Sondra Banks and Sondra will help Don to get these ordered. Staff reminded the Commission that the Safe Cycling Class will be in the new Fall Recreation Activity Guide which will go to the post office on July 18, 2012. Staff will get Don a copy of the Work Sheet for the class. BPC PLANNING CALENDAR AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING – July 24, 2012 at 6 p.m. Bike Map Update Share the road signs Walkable Communities - update Paseo design for the downtown Health Component for General Plan - Update - Don Adjournment to the regular meeting of June 26, 2012 at 7:19 p.m. Adjournment: 7:21 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Theresa Hernandez Recording Secretary