2016/04/04 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee MinutesBicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
5:30 PM, Monday, April 4, 2016
Rohnert Park City Hall
130 Avram Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Members Present: Tim Hensel (Chair) X Terry Gault (Vice -Chair)
Stephen Gold X Katie Musick X Carson Williams X
Non -Voting Participants: Eydie Tacata, Staff X Art da Rosa, Staff X
1. Call to Order
Chair Tim Hensel called the meeting to order at 5:33 PM.
2. Introductions
FINAL
Chair Hensel commenced self -introductions. Committee Members present were Tim Hensel,
Stephen Gold, Carson Williams, and Katie Musick. City staff present were Eydie Tacata, Management
Analyst and Art da Rosa, Deputy City Engineer.
3. Public Comments
No members of the public were present. There were no public comments.
Approval of Minutes of Meeting of February 22, 2016
Committee Member Gold moved to approve the February 22, 2016 meeting minutes; the
motion was seconded by Committee Member Williams and was approved (4-0-1-0).
5. Snyder Lane Rehabilitation — Keiser Ave to Moura Lane — Bicycle Facilities
Chair Hensel introduced the item. Staff member da Rosa explained that he was seeking input on
a proposed rehabilitation project on Snyder Lane between Keiser Avenue and Moura Lane, just south of
the "G" section neighborhood. The Committee discussed various issues including:
• Removal of the asphalt concrete separator dike between the path and car travel lanes on the
eastern side of the project segment
• Provision of a wider bike lane on the western side of the segment, as the existing lane seems to
be narrow
• Observations by Deputy City Engineer of little to no pedestrian activity eastern side of segment
• Existence of bus stop on eastern side and no pedestrian facilities like sidewalk or crosswalk in
relation to bus stop usage; pedestrian activity related to bus stop, including mid -block crossings
to and from bus stop and residents of apartments and senior living facility ori west side; users
waiting in Class I area for bus
• Desire for a pedestrian facility, safety/warning features or other appropriate measures to make
mid -block crossing to bus stop more safe
Rohnert Park Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee DRAFT
April 4, 2016 Meeting Minutes
Deputy City Engineer da Rosa said that the scope of this paving project does not include constructing a
sidewalk on the eastern side, as this is segment will be widened and sidewalk provided by future
development. However, the project would include a bus turnout. Also, a raised pad for the waiting area
could be created utilizing the full -depth reclamation process to build up the pavement for this purpose.
Committee Member Gold requested review of preliminary plans for the project.
Chair Hensel asked about the project schedule. Deputy City Engineer da Rosa said that a Request for
Qualifications for project design is being prepared for release shortly. The project would be designed
through winter, bid out in early spring, with construction to start in May 2017.
6. 2016 Agenda Items Calendar
Chair Hensel introduced the item. Staff member Tacata called attention to the memorandum for
the item, which listed the remaining months of the calendar year and suggested agenda items for the
Committee's consideration. There was general concurrence about the topics and scheduling. There was
also concurrence about adjusting meeting dates as follows:
• Regular meeting of June 27 rescheduled to June 20 (for staff availability)
• Regular meeting of July 25 to July 18 (for workshop with City of Cotati Planning Commission)
• Regular meeting of December 26 (City of Rohnert Park office closed for holiday) to December 19
Committee Member Gold requested field visits during the summer with the lengthened daylight
hours, especially to review project areas in advance of the development of project plans.
7. Staff and Committee Member Updates on Previous Matters
Chair Hensel reported on the progress of Sonoma State University addressing the pedestrian
mid -block crossing activity on East Cotati Avenue between the campus and the south side of the
street. A consulting firm is being hired to study campus circulation, including the front of the
campus. He also reported on discussions with University officials to consider warning signage for
vehicles, and also fencing, which he is told the Campus Architect would have to approve.
8. New Matters for Future Consideration
There were no new matters put forth for consideration at this time.
9. Adjournment
Committee Member Gold moved to adjourn the meeting; the motion was seconded by
Committee Member Musick and carried unanimously (4-0-1-0). The meeting was adjourned at
approximately 6:35 PM.
Eydie Tacata, Recording Secretary
Rohnert Park Bicycle Advisory Committee
Tim Hensel, Committee Chair
Rohnert Park Bicycle Advisory Committee