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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Citizens Bicycle Advisory Committee - Meeting Date: 10/1/2018 GLENDr MINUTES CITIZEN BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE GLENDALE TRANSPORTATION OFFICE 6210 W. MYRTLE AVE., BUILDING A, SUITE 111 GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301 OCTOBER 1, 2018 6:00 P.M. Present: Larry Flatau, Chair Chris Fundis, Vice Chair Paul Marsh, Committee Member Marie Nesfield, Committee Member Michael Osborn, Committee Member. Kolby Waters, Committee Member Also Present: Patrick Sage, Transportation Planner Purab Adabala, Transportation Planning Administrator Marilu Garcia Ramirez, Transportation Planner Paul King, Recreation Administrator Dean Chambers, J2 Engineering and Environmental Design 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Larry Flatau called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA -WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES The agenda was approved by consensus without withdrawals or continuances. 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS No citizen comments were received. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the August 6, 2018 Citizen Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting with the change on Page 1 as follows: "Andy Lines"to"Andy Lynes". Motioned by Committee Member Paul Marsh, seconded by Vice Chair Chris Fundis AYE: Chair Larry Flatau Vice Chair Chris Fundis Committee Member Paul Marsh Committee Member Marie Nesfield Committee Member Michael Osborn Committee Member Kolby Waters Passed 5. BIKE PARK DESIGN PRESENTATION Mr. Paul King, Recreation Manager with the Parks and Recreation Department, gave a presentation on the concept of a Bike Park Skills Development Course at Foothills Park, which included the following: • Project Vision • Photos were displayed of bike parks in other communities. • Photos were displayed of various types of modular pieces that could be considered. •Next Steps Chair Flatau wondered what motivated the concept for this project. Mr. King explained that there is a skate park at Foothills Park, however, BMX bikers are also using the skate park although they are not supposed to. Mr. King stated that recently, there was a very dangerous crash involving a bike at the skate park. Staff is trying to provide an area that bikers can use instead of the skate park. Chair Flatau inquired about any liability issues in the proposed bike park. Mr. King stated that insurance and liability will be less because of the way Risk Management assesses it. Mr. King added that a recommendation was made to fence the bike park and that suggestion is being discussed. Committee-member Marsh felt that BMX was an inherently dangerous activity, especially when just learning the sport. Committee-member Osborn commented the proposed design is a very beginner course and it may not be what a mountain biker would ride. Committee-member Osborn stated that basic entry-level BMXers would enjoy it and stated that the design depends on who the City is trying to attract to the bike park. Mr. King noted that the photo shown of the Ruby Hill bike park in Colorado, which is very high level, cost$4.5 million to build and $200,000 annually to maintain. Mr. King commented that this type of budget is not feasible for the City, nor within the footprint of Foothills Park. Committee-member Osborn asked how the course design was determined and asked if kids or teens were surveyed. Mr. King explained that a community input meeting was held in person and on Facebook Live, at which the vendor was present along with staff. Mr. King stated that there was great turnout at the meeting and staff is still in the information gathering process. Mr. King commented that this is a budget-based project that is limited to the available funds. Mr. King stated that the project could be looked at as an introduction to biking/skills-building course. Committee-member Osborn suggested including signage on biking etiquette and more. Mr. King reported that there is a bike park in Mesa and one being built in Avondale. Mr. King stated that the City sees the need for such a park and is fine-tuning what it can provide. Chair Flatau asked if staff has looked at other sites for the bike park and Mr. King replied in the negative. Chair Flatau felt that staff should look at other sites, in light of possible expansion, since this site was limited. Mr. King explained that at this time, staff has heard the need at Foothills Park and there is no other viable area at this time that might draw the same number of people. Chair Flatau relayed that he has read in the newspaper that people think this design would be too simplistic for them. Mr. King stated that the alternative would be to hire a consultant to evaluate sites. Mr. King noted that the City would then have to purchase a recommended site if it did not own it already and a feasibility study would have to be conducted. Chair Flatau asked if Ms. Dory Ludwig was approached in regards to using the bike park for learning and training. Mr. King replied that Ms. Ludwig would certainly be engaged in programming efforts. Committee-member Marsh commented that staff already has a vendor involved in the conceptual design and wondered if this was a conflict of interest. Committee-member Waters noted that the vendor is a ramp company whose role is to help design a bike park. Mr. King shared that the City has approximately$140,000 for the bike park and is hoping to obtain an initial design from ARC within the next ten days. Committee-member Osborn suggested having kids help build the park, which would result in savings for the City. Chair Flatau suggested contacting the Boy Scouts. Committee-member Osborn stressed that the design of the bike park depends on who the City is trying to attract: either small kids or BMXers. Chair Flatau commented that with the skate park nearby, there may already be more extreme-type bikers who will want to use the bike park. Mr. King cautioned that the City must stay within budget. Mr. King thanked the Committee for all of the comments and suggestions. Mr. Sage noted that the Committee-members can also send additional comments via email to his attention. Mr. King was thanked for his presentation. Chair Flatau welcomed a Boy Scout who was in attendance to fulfill a badge requirement. 6. MARYLAND AVENUE BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIVITY PROJECT Mr. Dean Chambers, gave a presentation on the Maryland Avenue Bike and Pedestrian Connectivity Project, which included the following: • Project Location: Maryland Avenue from 75th Avenue to 69th Avenue—Aerial Map was displayed •This section along Maryland Avenue has no bike facilities. •Maryland Avenue does not go through to 75th Avenue and this project will provide pedestrian and bicycle connectivity via a pathway. •There are four schools in the vicinity. •A public meeting was held on September 11, 2018. • Items presented at the public meeting. •The Roll Plot of the project corridor was displayed and explained in detail. •Concept A—75th Avenue and Maryland: Develop existing 8' utility easement. •Concept B - 75th Avenue and Maryland: Develop shared-use path to the south. The City is in talks with the owner, who is amenable to discussions •Concept C -75th Avenue and Maryland: Develop shared-use path to the north. This is very challenging due to the grave sites and environmental constraints •The project budget goal is to remain low-cost while being sensitive to needs of the neighborhood and schools. Chair Flatau inquired as to Mr. Chamber's preferred option. Mr. Chambers replied that he recommends Concept B. Mr. Sage noted that the property owners to the south are open to talking with the City. The property owners will benefit by improved drainage, an improved wall, and right-of-way compensation. Committee-member Waters asked if there would be lights along the path and Mr. Chambers replied in the positive, adding that the lights would be installed in the wall and would shine to the north. Committee-member Marsh noted that this would provide extra security for the cemetery as well. • Chair Flatau asked about the timing of the project. Mr. Chambers stated that he is working with the City and MAG on the timeline. Committee-member Marsh asked if the City or MAG is funding the project. Mr. Sage relayed that MAG is funding the project; however, there will likely be a match from the City. Committee-member Marsh wondered about any plans for landscaping or benches. Mr. Chambers stated that the only landscaping being suggested is along the segment by the cemetery. Mr. Chambers was thanked for his presentation. 7. TRANSPORTATION UPDATES Ms. Garcia Ramirez provided information on E-Bikes. Per the City Attorney: •Glendale does not have any specific regulations/code on electric bicycles (E-Bikes). •Glendale is bound by state law. •The Arizona state legislature adopted laws regarding E-Bikes, effective August 3, 2018. An explanation and a handout on ARS § 28-819 on Electric Bicycles was provided. Regional Bike Share Information was provided including: • Lime Bike (dockless—includes E-Bikes)—operates in Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe. Has not been responsive to date regarding information request. •GR:D (docked)—currently operates in Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa •Scottsdale received an estimate of$1.5 million start up costs for 200 bikes, 20 stations (GR:D), does not include ROW or maintenance costs. • Bicycle Station Study in Scottsdale is underway. To be completed October 29, 2018. Mr. Sage indicated that a Public Meeting is tentatively scheduled for October 23rd at the Main Library regarding the Active Transporation Plan. •There will be two sessions: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. •The format will be an Open House with opportunities to talk with staff and the consultant team. •The next phase of the plan project is analysis, development, and recommendation. • Project End Date: March 2019 target •All Committee-members are invited to attend. Details will be sent via email. Ms Garcia Ramirez reported on upcoming items including: • Homelessness and Transportation: Community Service Department presentation on November 5, 2018. •CBAC Name Change: Per the City Attorney, changes to the Committee's name must be approved by Citizen's Transportation Oversight Commission (CTOC). This will be on the CBAC agenda for November 5, 2018. •The Pedego bike shop owner was invited to a CBAC meeting and indicated a possible presentation to the CBAC at a future meeting. • Bike/Pedestrian/Equestrian Etiquette: Will consult with Parks and Recreation. 8. REPORTS FROM OTHER COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS Committee-member Nesfield reported on the September 2018 CTOC meeting: • Representatives from the Police Department gave a presentation on traffic safety and enforcement. Accident statistics were provided. There are thousands of red light infractions at the intersection of 59th Avenue and Bell Road each month. Some fatality rates decreased and some increased. • Discussion was held on the Bethany Home Road extension from 83rd Avenue to 91st Avenue. A developer is working on building in the area and some on the CTOC would like to see the City build out some of the extension without waiting on the developer. Mr. Sage and Mr. Adabala gave a brief background on the extension. 9. OTHER BUSINESS None 10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS •CBAC Name Change Committee-members to submit suggestions to Mr. Sage via email for consideration at the November meeting. •Active Transportation Plan Update • Homelessness Presentation • Bike/Pedestrian/Equestrian Etiquette • Potential vacate of December 2018 and/or January 2019 Committee meeting 11. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Citizen Bicycle Advisory Committee will be held on Monday November 5, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., in Building A, Suite 111, located in the Transportation Office 6210 W. Myrtle Ave., Glendale, Arizona, 85301. 12. ADJOURNMENT The Citizen Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting minutes of October 1, 2018 were submitted and approved this 5th say of November, 2018. 0 41 Maril Garcia "- irez Recording Secretary