HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-12-19 YBPAC MinutesYakima Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Minutes
June 12, 2019
10:00 - 11:30 AM
2nd Floor Conference Room
Committee Members
Staff
Public
Neil McClure, Chair
Robert Desgrosellier, Chief Engineer
Phil Mattoon, Vice Chair
Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager
Ken Jones (3 y)
Sean Davido, Community Relations
Shirley Strader, Secretary
Nikki Sandino, YPD
Paul Cook (3 y)
Jennifer Gindt ( 3 y)
Chairman Neil McClure called the meeting to order at 10 AM.
1. Introduction of new committee member Jennifer Gindt and approval of minutes for May 8, 2019.
2. Pedestrian Master Plan discussion:
Neil M. asked for input on the edited stakeholders letter and the committee approved. Discussion on
process to introduce the PMP to city council and approval of council to ask for staff time to pursue
possible grant funds to develop a relationship with a consultant. Robert D. and Joseph C. clarified the
process of offering an item to the council for consideration. Neil M. will draft an agenda proposal and
a corresponding background letter to council for Bike/Ped next meeting July 10tH
3. Title 12 update discussion:
Robert D. made inquiries with other city staff on the process to make Title 12 updates and/or changes.
The only respondent so far was from Street Manager/Traffic Engineer Joe Rosenlund about the
proposed bicycle and traffic lane widths on Spring Creek Rd and 36th Ave near Sozo Sports Complex.
Joe R. recommended wider traffic and turn lanes than the Bike/Ped committee had proposed. The
committee aired their collective safety concerns about pedestrian and bicyclist road users on those
roads. Phil M. moved the staff bring street standards and how they are being implemented into Title
12 for the July 10, 2019 meeting.
4. Deliverables:
A. Neil M. will present the draft letter and agenda proposal on PMP for discussion.
B. Robert D. will report on Title 12 standards and implementation progress.
C. Robert D. will update status of the Cowiche Canyon trail.
D. Robert D. will provide schematic layout of River Rd project from 34th Ave to 40th Ave and the latest
schematic design for the city portion of the East-West Corridor project.
E. Update status of the ADA plan with city council.
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 AM.