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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Citizens Bicycle Advisory Committee - Meeting Date: 5/5/2014 CITY OF GLENDALE CITIZEN BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Monday,May 5,2014 Transportation Planning Conference Room Bank of America Building,Suite 315 5800 West Glenn Drive,Glendale,Arizona 6:30 PM MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Dave Coble called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Also in attendance:Gail Hildebrant,James Grose,John Horvath,and City Staff—Andrew Lynes and Purab Adabala Members absent:Erik Flodin,Mike Wood,and Scott Donald Guests:None II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the April 7,2014 meetings were unanimously(4-0)approved. III. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Nancy Sandberg from the public was present at the meeting. Ms.Sandberg did not make any comments at the meeting. IV. INTRODUCTIONS All members and guests introduced themselves. Andrew Lynes mentioned that he would attend Citizen Bicycle Advisory Committee(CBAC)meetings on behalf of Glendale Police Department. Officer Lynes said that he worked for Glendale Police Department for approximately 20 years including three years on a Bike Squad. Officer Lynes stated that he works in the Community Action Team of the Police Department. Purab Adabala mentioned that he would staff the CBAC with the retirement of Steven Hancock. V. CONTINUANCE OR WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEMS No agenda items required continuance or withdrawal. VI. REPORTS FROM OTHER COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS James Grose reported that the last Citizen Transportation Oversight Commission(CTOC)meeting had a presentation on the new flashing left turn arrows in Glendale and the system of intersections operation with the new devises. Purab Adabala reminded that Jon Froke,Planning Director was informed of lack of bicycle racks at the Starbucks located at the Arrowhead Legends shopping center at the February 3,2014 CBAC meeting. Mr. n\transportation\transportation planning\padabala\cbac\06-02-2014\05-05-2014 minutes.docx Adabala said that an email from Mr.Froke is informing that a new bike rack is installed at the Arrowhead Legends shopping center Starbucks location,which is a popular stop for avid bicyclists to take a break. VII. MESSAGE FORM THE GLENDALE GOVERNMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE Letters from the Glendale Government Services Committee(GCS)were distributed to CBAC members. Members were informed by the GCS in the letter that meetings and member attendance were important to keep the posted meetings on schedule. The GCS letter reminded members that cancelling posted meetings due to a lack of attendance is an inconvenience to residents and attending members. In the letter,the GCS requested members to inform the staff liaison in advance of planned absence. VIII. 2014 GLENDALE FAMILY BIKE RIDE Purab Adabala thanked CBAC members for volunteering at the 2014 Glendale Family Bike Ride(GFBR) event. Mr.Adabala presented an information summary of the 2014 GFBR event. Mr.Adabala asked for member input on any issues or recommendations for improvements at future GFBR events. Dave Coble,Chair of CBAC identified a few improvements that could be made,they are: • Address loose gravel at the connection between Skunk Creek trail and 64th Drive at the Sunset Vista Park. • Lack of bike racks at the Sunset Vista Park,where the GFBR has a rest stop. • More salty peanut snack bars at the above rest stop,where Mr.Coble volunteered. • Few copies of the GFBR maps for use at each of the rest stops. Purab Adabala mentioned that there was a federal project that addressed among other locations the connection between Skunk Creek trail and 64th Drive at the Sunset Vista Park. Mr.Adabala added that this project would also include installation of bike racks at the above mentioned location. Mr.Adabala said that maps and additional snack bars can be provided at future GFBR events. John Horvath suggested that a Portable Document Format(PDF)of the flyer could be posted on the city website. Gail Hildebrant recommended that thank you letters be sent to all volunteers including the following: • Ron Harkins for providing Disc Jockey services at the event • Sharon NewmanMatt for helping with helmet fitting area of the event IX. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Bicycle Friendly Community checklist for future certification application. • Bike Lane vs Bike Route • Bike lanes at intersections X. OTHER BUSINESS No other business was conducted. XI. NEXT MEETING Dave Coble said the next regular meeting of the Glendale Citizen Bicycle Advisory Committee would be held on Monday,June 2,2014,6:30 p.m.,at a location to be decided. XII. ADJOURNMENT Dave Coble adjourned the meeting at 8:00 pm. n:\transportation\transportation planning\padabala\cbac\06-02-2014\05-05-2014 minutes.docx