HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-10-19 YBPAC MinutesYakima Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Minutes
July 10th, 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
Trevor Martin, Associate Planner
Ken Jones (3 y)
Sean Davido, Community Relations
Shirley Strader, Secretary
Nikki Sandino, YPD
Jennifer Gindt ( 3 y)
July 10th, 2019 City Bicycle Pedestrian Committee Meeting was called to order by Neil McClure.
The June 12th minutes were approved as read.
1. PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN (PMP)
Neil M. presented draft of stake holder letter.
Neil M. will make changes to draft as suggested by staff and committee. Neil M. will
print final draft on city letterhead, deliver to city staff for mailing to PMP stake holders.
Neil M. also presented PMP agenda packet to be presented to City Council for the
approval for staff time to pursue possible grant funds to develop a relationship with a
consultant. City Staff will correctly format information for presentation to Council.
Phil M. made a motion that city staff move packet forward and set date for Pedestrian
Master Plan proposal presentation to City Council. City staff will advise BPC the date to
present to Council. Motion was seconded.
2. TITLE 12
Committee urgently encourages updates and revision to TITLE 12 as issues arise
regarding streets and their design to function safely for all users. The Bicycle Pedestrian
Committee previously reviewed with Chief Engineer, Brett Sheffield the classification of
all arterial and committee approved their revision. A revised hardcopy was to be
incorporated into TITLE 12 before the next scheduled update presentation to council.
The BPC key focus and revisions were: Staff cleanup of Title 12, cross sections and lane
widths were to be incorporated, provisions for development and the completion of
existing bicycle boulevards.
3. SOZO ARTERIALS
Committee discussed current concerns for Sozo arterial road improvements at 36th Ave.
and Spring Creek Rd.; it's ability to adapt lane stripes within the existing curb to curb
width that will allow proper striping of 5' bicycle lanes. The point was made that these
arterials are classified as Urban Access roads, not commercial or truck routes. The
committee voiced concern about vulnerable users, the inequity of road to bike lane
ratio; which does not encourage present or future diversification of transportation
modes or invites less experienced cyclists. Staff suggests BPC bring concerns to Council
for direction regarding Sozo arterials since elements of TITLE 12 do not give current
correct directives. Staff encourages Neil M. to meet with city staffers, Scott Schaffer
and Joe Rosenlund for clarification. The goal is to prepare and present concepts to City
Council for the July 16th meeting.
4. A D A
To move forward with reviewed document and present to city council.
Phil M. encouraged city staff to forward tasks in a timely matter so BPC, which meets
once a month for an hour and half, doesn't rehash previously visited materials; this call
to action is most appreciated as Yakima has invested money and timely attention can
reduce the waste of staff time, committee time, council time and city money.
5. REVIEW STREET CROSS-SECTIONS
River Road, Clarified and advised.
48th Ave, Street grind and overlay with repaving in-kind.
24th Ave, South of Nob Hill Blvd. Committee brought several concerns to light regarding
the incorrectly restriping of said street. Again, BPC voiced concerns regarding road
upgrades supported by standards set by adoption of Complete Street ordinances and
the Bicycle Master Plan guidelines incorporated into the 2040 Transportation Plan, yet
clearly disregarded as actionable. This lack of follow through jeopardizes lives,
encourages mis-spent capital, discourages present and future diversification of
transportation modes while discouraging inequities. The committee requests staff to
provide a copy of the cross-section of South 24th Ave. from the Development File. The
committee will then draw a comparison from its original plan to existing street scape.
The Committee also acknowledges 24th Ave. "road diet" is #20 on TIP.
DELIVERABLES for August 14th 2019:
A. Robert D. to bring latest ADA report
B. Trevor M. to send via e-mail cross-section of south 24th Ave.
C. Neil M. to email GBPC advising Sozo arterial information after meet & greet with
Scott S. and Joe R.
D. Neil M. to present update on Cowiche Project
Meeting adjourned at 11:32 AM